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1
Q

What is the wingspan of an A320 with sharklets?

A

35.8m

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2
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When crossing a jetstream from north to south, in the northern hemisphere, will the temperature likely increase or decrease? What will this do to the speed?

A

Temperature will increase, resulting in a reduction of speed (especially if there is an increase in the tailwind component)

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3
Q

What would cause a higher optimum altitude in the MCDU PROG page?

A

Gross weight decreases,
CI decreases,
OAT decreases,
Favourable winds exist at higher levels

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4
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Where does DMC 1 send its information?

A

Captain’s PFD, ND and both ECAM DUs

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5
Q

What is the A320 maximum certified altitude?

A

39,800ft

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6
Q

What does a high cost index imply?

A

That the cost of time is greater than the cost of fuel

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7
Q

After an RTO, how do you release the brakes prior to taxi?

A

Disarm spoilers

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8
Q

What is the wingspan of an A320 with wingtip fences?

A

34.1m

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9
Q

When does BUSS activate?

A

Below FL250. Depending on MSN, it will either be with all ADRs off, or with the BKUP SPD/ALT pb (reversible)

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10
Q

What does MAC stand for?

A

Mean Aerodynamic Chord

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11
Q

How do you engage go around soft?

A

Select TOGA, then one click back to FLX/MCT

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12
Q

What is the max landing weight of an A321 NEO?

A

77.3t

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13
Q

What does SDAC stand for? How many are there? What do they do?

A

System Data Acquisition Concentrator. There are two, and they send information from sensors to the DMCs to generate system display pages, engine operating parameters etc

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14
Q

What is the tailstrike limit on an A321?

A

9.7

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15
Q

Criteria for anti-ice use

A

+10c or below
Visible moisture - ground visibility 1500m or rain
Based on OAT on ground, TAT in air

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16
Q

What altitude does the FCTM recommend at maximum if in alternate or direct law? Why?

A

4000ft below the recommended maximum displayed on the PROG page. This increases the buffet margin and reduces the threat of a stall warning in the event of turbulence

17
Q

What is the max landing weight of an A319?

A

61.0t

18
Q

What is the EFIS?

A

Electronic Flight Instrument System - The PFD and ND

19
Q

Where does DMC 2 send its information?

A

FOs PFD and ND. In the event of a DMC 1 failure, DMC 2 will send information to the ECAM DUs

20
Q

When crossing a jetstream from south to north, in the northern hemisphere, will the temperature likely increase or decrease? What will this do to the speed?

A

Temperature will decrease, resulting in an increase of speed (especially if there is an increase in the headwind component)

21
Q

What is ECAM?

A

Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring

22
Q

Which limiting altitude is affected by OAT?

A

Thrust limited altitude

23
Q

What are BNTCs?

A

Briefing Notices to Crew. They are in the flight plan on page 2, and they detail the differences between the aircraft and the standard specification aircraft

24
Q

What is computed in the ADRs

A

AAATOM - think Air Data Reference, so it’s mostly measured from the air

Airspeed
Altitude
AOA
Temperature
Overspeed
Mach
25
Q

What are the correct actions during overspeed in the cruise?

A

Keep automation on,
Select speed, and reduce to something sensible (above green dot), and monitor,
If speed trend approaches/exceeds VMO/MMO then use speedbrake

26
Q

How should you fly in turbulence at cruising level if AP is unavailable?

A

Avoid the temptation to fight the turbulence and not perform large sidestick inputs. Flight control laws are designed to cope with the turbulence

27
Q

What is the EIS?

A

Electronic Instrument System - essentially the 6 screens (DUs)

28
Q

Does a forward CofG mean higher or lower fuel consumption?

A

Higher

29
Q

What do you do during the oxygen test?

A

First flight of the day only.

Oxygen Crew Supply - check on
Loudspeakers - check on
INT knob on
Press test. Blinker yellow then black
Press test and emergency pressure selector. Blinker remains yellow. Listen for oxygen.
Check reset button returns to 100%
Press pressure selector again and check blinker does not turn yellow

30
Q

Why should you take care using anti-ice close to the maximum altitude?

A

The maximum altitude may decrease when anti-ice is used, which may lead to decaying speed

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