Flight Instrumentation Flashcards
A Warning is the highest level ECAM alert. It is associated with a Red ECAM failure message, flashing Master Warning lights and:
A continuous repetitive chime.
Which computers are responsible for generating the images that are ultimately displayed on the display units?
The DMCs
An ECAM system advisory:
Causes the appropriate systems page to appear automatically on the SD when a system parameter exceeds the normal operational range, but has not exceeded a preset limit.
What information does the IR portion of the ADIRU provide?
Present position and attitude
Each ADIRU is made up of two components. The two components are the following:
ADR, which provides pitot/static related information, and the IRU, which provides gyroscopic and accelerometer related information.
Which of the following is NOT calculated by the ADR portion of the ADIRUs?
Ground Speed
Whenever AC power is established, the upper and lower ECAMs are powered.
True
The ECAM control panel is located on the center pedestal immediately below the SD. Which statement below is correct?
All of above
The ECAM is designed to provide fault monitoring as well as corrective procedural checklists when a malfunction is detected.
True
The STATUS page provides a summary of inoperative aircraft systems. Which of the following is also true regarding the STATUS Page?
All of above
To display the CRUISE page on the SD:
No action is required. It appears automatically shortly after takeoff, as long as no system malfunctions are present.
Back-Up Speed Scale (BUSS) on the A321 E/X models:
Can be engaged independently by either pilot by selecting the BKUP SPD/ALT pushbutton on their respective side.
Whenever AC power is established, the upper and lower ECAMs are powered.
True
The upper portion of the E/WD provides a permanent display of information relating to:
Engines, fuel, and slats/flaps.
The EIS presents data on six identical display units. The two subsystems of the EIS are:
EFIS and ECAM.
When the BKUP SPD/ALT push button is selected to ON:
All of above
