Ground Course Test Flashcards
1 What happens, if you switch the wing anti ice system ON on ground?
A The wing anti ice valves open without any restriction.
B The wing anti ice valves stay closed.
C ECAM creates a warning, because wing anti ice operation on ground is not allowed.
D The wing anti ice valves open and the wing anti ice system initiates a 30 second test sequence.
D
2 Is it possible to engage the autopilot with FD`s OFF?
A Yes, the autopilot will be in HDG V/S or TRK FPA mode.
B Yes, the autopilot mode will depend on FCU setting.
C Yes, the autopilot will be in NAV ALT mode.
D No.
A
3 On the E/WD the following message appears: “ENG 1(2) FIRE DET FAULT”. What has happened?
A Loop A or B has a fault.
B Both loops have a fault.
C Loop A has a fault.
D Loop B has a fault.
B
4 ILS receiver 2 is inoperative. Where can you observe the failure?
A On CAPT ND and F/O PFD.
B On CAPT PFD and F/O ND.
C On CAPT PFD and ND.
D On F/O PFD and ND.
A
5 To force waste into the waste storage tanks, the toilet system uses
A bleed air.
B differential pressure.
C differential pressure or a vacuum generator, depending on altitude.
D a vacuum generator.
C
6 How is the AC ESS BUS normally supplied?
A From the emergency generator.
B From the batteries via the static inverter.
C From AC BUS 2.
D From AC BUS 1.
D
7 What is the wing span of an A319 / 320 / 321?
A Around 44 meters.
B Around 34 meters.
C Around 38 meters.
D All types have different spans, depending on manufacturer date and main serial number.
B
8 Ignition fault during engine start. What happens?
A CFM (A319, A320) and IAE (A321) engines abort the start progress and try a restart.
B CFM (A319, A320) and IAE (A321) engines abort the start progress, you have to take corrective action.
C All engines abort the start progress, but only CFM (A319, A320) engines try a restart.
D All engines abort the start progress, but only IAE (A321) engines try a restart.
C
9 HYD G+Y SYS LO PR. Why is it so important to extend the gear not before CONF 3 is selected and VAPP
is reached?
A To increase the stall margin.
B ELAC stops to set the elevator neutral reference according to the trim requirements.
C To have the same pattern in all double hydraulic failure cases.
D Trim stops with gear down.
B
10 During engine start the PTU performs a power transfer from the yellow to the green hydraulic system.
What is the explanation?
A During engine start the PTU drives a test cycle.
B The PTU must be switched ON manually before engine start.
C When there is a pressure difference between the both hydraulic systems, the PTU will always perform a power transfer.
D There is a pressure difference between the both hydraulic systems with both engine master switches set to ON.
D
11 Shortly after engine start you want to read the T.O. checklist, but it has not yet appeared on the E/WD.
What should you do?
A Ask the purser to push the CABIN READY pushbutton, this initiates the T.O. checklist.
B You have to wait two minutes.
C Use the paper checklist on the CM 2 table.
D Push the T.O. CONFIG pushbutton and the T.O. checklist will appear.
D
12 The windshear warning is active
A only if both FAC`s are switched ON.
B always below 2500 ft RA.
C with flaps FULL and below 1300 ft RA.
D with flaps 1 or more and below 1300 ft RA.
D
13 On the A319 and A320 the fuel used to cool the integrated drive generators (IDG)
A stays in the engine.
B returns to the center tank.
C returns to the inner wing tanks.
D returns to the outer wing tanks.
D
14 If an APU fire warning occurs on ground
A you must immediately discharge the fire extinguisher.
B the fire extinguisher will be automatically discharged when the APU FIRE pushbutton is pressed.
C the fire extinguisher can be discharged from the external power panel.
D the fire extinguisher will be automatically discharged after 3 seconds.
D
15 The parking brake needs
A yellow ACCU pressure.
B blue ACCU pressure.
C green ACCU pressure.
D no hydraulic pressure.
A
16 You have a dual engine generator failure and the emergency generator supplies the aircraft with
electricity. Which statement is correct?
A FMGC 1 is available (NAV function only).
B Only FMGC 2 is available.
C Both FMGC`s are available.
D No FMGC is available.
A
17 Engine failure after liftoff, manual flight.
A Rudder trim executes trim orders to assist in engine failure recovery (long term yaw compensation).
B In manual flight there is no short or long term yaw compensation.
C Both, the short and long term yaw compensation are active to assist in the recovery.
D Short term yaw compensation is active to assist in engine failure recovery.
B
18 You are on radar vectors (HDG select) during approach, ATC clears you for descent.
A DES, OPEN DES or V/S mode may be used.
B Only OPEN DES mode may be engaged.
C Only V/S mode may be engaged.
D OPEN DES or V/S mode may be engaged.
D
19 Engine start, you forget to return the engine mode selector from IGN START to NORM. What
consequence does that have on the packs?
A They stay closed and the aircraft is unpressurized.
B They stay closed until takeoff, then they open to prevent an unpressurized takeoff.
C Nothing as long as they are still supplied by the APU.
D They open 30 seconds after last engine start valve closure.
D
20 At which fuel quantity is the “FUEL L ( R ) WING TK LO LVL” warning triggered on ECAM?
A Total fuel quantity below 500 kg.
B Center tank below 250 kg.
C Any wing tank below 750 kg.
D Any wing tank below 250 kg.
C
21 You have moved the flap lever from 1 to 0. On the E/WD “A LOCK” flashes. What is the reason?
A The slats cannot retract because the associated SFCC has failed. The flaps have retracted normally.
B The slats cannot retract, because the AOA is too high. The flaps have retracted normally.
C The slats and flaps are locked in CONF 1+F, because your airspeed is too low.
D The flaps cannot retract because the associated SFCC has failed. The slats have retracted normally.
B
22 During cruise flight, autothrust is ON, but the thrust levers are not in the CL detent. In this case
A autothrust will disengage some seconds after the thrust levers are set out of the CL detent.
B autothrust is active and computes thrust limited to the thrust lever position.
C autothrust is armed but not active.
D autothrust is active and computes the thrust up to climb power.
B
23 The autoland light is active
A below 200 ft RA.
B only with both AP ON.
C below 350 ft RA.
D also in manual flight with excessive GS or LOC deviation.
A
24 You are working on a level 2 failure (amber caution), when the flight warning computer (FWC) notices a
level 3 failure (red warning). What happens?
A After the level 2 failure is finished with the CLR pushbutton, the level 3 failure appears.
B The level 3 failure is put on top of the list.
C Depends on, if the procedure for the level 2 failure is already commenced or not.
D The level 2 failure is cleared and replaced by the level 3 failure.
B
25 Is it possible to operate the wing anti ice system with APU bleed on?
A No.
B Yes, but this might result in inadequate deicing of the wings, because the APU bleed temperature is not sufficient. Therefore it is
forbidden.
C Yes, but not in combination with ENG anti ice ON.
D Yes, up to 5000 ft to improve T/O performance.
B
26 Accidentally you select the gear lever DOWN at 270 kts. What happens?
A The landing gear operates, the ECAM creates an overspeed warning because VLO is exceeded.
B Nothing, above 260 kts a safety valve cuts off hydraulic supply to the landing gear.
C The landing gear operates normally, because speed is still below VLE.
D This is not possible, the gear lever is blocked above VLO.
B
27 Which fuel pump supplies the APU with fuel?
A Always the APU fuel pump.
B The APU fuel pump only, if no tank pump pressure is available.
C Always a tank pump.
D The APU operates with suction feeding.
B
28 The thrust reversers are operated
A with green (engine 1) and yellow (engine 2) hydraulic.
B pneumatically with bleed air.
C with yellow (engine 1) and green (engine 2) hydraulic.
D with green hydraulic.
A
29 The upper ECAM display unit shows a diagonal line. This indicates a
A FWC 1 failure.
B DMC 1 failure.
C SDAC 1 failure.
D DU (display unit) failure.
B
30 Active clearance control for the high and low pressure turbines
A does not exist presently.
B is done mechanically.
C is done with engine oil.
D is achieved by cooling the related turbine cases with bleed air.
D
31 FWS SDAC 1+2 FAULT. What information do you still receive from the ECAM?
A Red warnings, engine, fuel parameters and slat/flap position.
B Only the STS page.
C All system pages except the STS page.
D All red warnings and amber cautions.
A
32 Which of the following statement is correct?
A After each landing gear cycle, the active LGCIU switches to the other LGCIU.
B LGCIU 1 is active, LGCIU 2 is in standby.
C LGCIU 2 is active, LGCIU 1 is in standby.
D Both LGCIUs are active in parallel.
A
33 What is the purpose of the GEN 1 LINE OFF pushbutton on the overhead EMER ELEC PWR panel?
A In EMER ELEC the GEN 1 pushbutton is no longer available, so you can use the GEN 1 LINE OFF pushbutton as backup.
B GEN 1 LINE OFF pushbutton is only used by maintenance.
C During SMOKE CONFIG it allows to disconnect AC BUS 1 from the GEN 1, while still supplying one fuel pump in each wing tank.
D It can disconnect the emergency generator from the emergency generator busses.
C
34 The nose takeoff light is switched ON.
A It goes off automatically with gear retraction.
B It must be turned off before gear retraction to prevent a nose gear bay overheat.
C You can leave it on, if the nose gear bay overheats, ECAM creates a caution.
D You can leave it on, it does not create enough heat to result in damages in the nose gear bay.
A
35 ECAM creates the caution SMOKE “AVIONICS SMOKE”. After the smoke has disappeared
A the ECAM caution disappears.
B the ECAM caution remains in any case.
C the ECAM caution remains, until the blower and extract pushbuttons are reset.
D the ECAM caution remains, if smoke was sensed for more than 5 minutes, otherwise it disappears.
D
36 The message “USE MANUAL PITCH TRIM” on the PFDs indicate that you are in
A alternate law (reduced protections).
B alternate law (without protections).
C direct law.
D manual backup conditions.
C
37 Accidentally you have pressed the RAT & EMER MAN ON pushbutton on the EMER ELEC PWR panel.
The RAT supplies the electrical network. Can you reconnect the engine generators to the AC busses?
A No.
B Yes, press the RAT & EMER MAN ON pushbutton on the EMER ELEC PWR panel again.
C Yes, press the RAT MAN ON pushbutton on the overhead HYD panel.
D Yes, reset the engine generators by pushing the GEN pushbuttons OFF then ON again.
D
38 ILS approach. AP 2 engaged. In 2800 ft the following ECAM message appears: “NAV ILS 2 FAULT”
A AP 2 disengages.
B AP 2 reverts to basic modes HDG and V/S.
C AP 2 stays in GS / LOC modes, PFD 2 shows G/S and LOC scale in red.
D The autoflight system switches to AP 1.
C
39 Selecting the RAM AIR pushbutton to ON has the following effect on the outflow valve:
A When the cabin differential pressure is below 1 psi, the outflow valve opens 50%, if it is not controlled manually.
B When the cabin differential pressure is below 1 psi, the outflow valve opens 50%, if it is controlled manually or automatically.
C When the cabin differential pressure is below 1 psi, the outflow valve opens 100%, provided it is not controlled manually.
D When the cabin
A
40 The ENG FIRE light and the FIRE light on the pedestal illuminate
A until, in case of a fire, both agents have been discharged.
B as long as a fire warning is active.
C until you push the CLR pushbutton on the ECAM control panel.
D until you press onto the master warning light.
B
41 The hydraulic reservoirs are
A pressurized by an electric pump.
B pressurized by bleed air.
C pressurized by differential pressure.
D not pressurized.
B
42 A TCAS traffic advisory TA without relative altitude indication of the intruder
A may be very serious, because RA`s are not created in this case.
B is not possible.
C is displayed, if there are too many intruders within the TCAS range.
D will change to a resolution advisory RA if the proximity conditions are met.
A
43 On ground with the engines shutdown. You want to adjust the THS setting and operate the trim wheel.
What happens?
A Nothing happens. The GREEN or YELLOW hydraulic system must be pressurized first.
B The THS does not move, but the trim can be preselected with the trim wheel.
C The THS moves, trim can be adjusted with electric motors.
D Nothing happens. One of the three hydraulic systems must be pressurized first.
A
44 The transformer rectifier units (TR)
A control the output of the generators.
B monitor battery charging.
C supply the aircraft electrical system with DC current.
D transform DC power from the batteries into AC power.
C
45 To test the operation of the APU fire detection and extinguishing system
A the APU must be running.
B the APU may be ON or OFF.
C the APU must be OFF, a running APU would autoshutdown during the test.
D the APU must be OFF, the APU master switch must be ON.
B
46 The cabin fixed oxygen system provides the passengers with
A a mixture of cabin air and oxygen from oxygen bottles in the lower fuselage.
B a mixture of cabin air and oxygen from chemical oxygen generators.
C 100% oxygen from oxygen bottles in the lower fuselage.
D 100% oxygen from chemical oxygen generators.
B
47 The rudder may be operated
A fully mechanically.
B if either of the three hydraulic systems is working.
C only if the green or blue hydraulic system is functioning.
D only if the green or yellow hydraulic system is functioning.
B
48 GPWS
A works with flaps 1 or more only.
B can be switched OFF on the OVHD GPWS panel.
C works below 2450 ft RA only, aural warnings only with loudspeaker on.
D is reliable only with NAV ACC HIGH.
B
49 Go around after touchdown, reversers still stowed, flaps FULL
A is an absolute NO GO item.
B results in AP OFF with T/O warning, disregard the warning and continue with manual flight.
C if the T/O warning sounds, you have to abort the go around.
D the second AP will disengage.
B
50 You are cruising with an A319. Suddenly both CTR TK pumps fail. Is the center tank fuel still usable?
A No.
B Yes, without restriction.
C Yes, but you must apply the fuel gravity feeding procedure.
D Yes, after the wing tanks are empty.
A
51 The speedbrake have autoretracted due to high AOA (angle of attack) protection.
A They will extend when out of the high AOA condition after a lever reset.
B They will extend when out of the high AOA condition and after a lever reset for 10 seconds or more.
C They will extend automatically to the speedbrake lever position when out of the high AOA condition.
D They are unusable for the rest of the flight.
B
52 Which is the correct statement?
A The engine fire pb closes the LP fuel valve. The engine master switch closes LP and HP fuel valves.
B Engine master pb and engine fire pb close only the LP fuel valve.
C The engine fire pb closes the LP (tank) and HP (engine) fuel valves. The engine master switch closes only the LP fuel valve.
D Engine master pb and engine fire pb close LP and HP fuel valves.
A
53 Refueling from the external refueling panel is finished. The ECAM MEMO “REFUELG” disappears
A when the mode selector is switched OFF and the refueling cover on the right hand fuselage is closed.
B when the preselected fuel quantity is reached.
C when the mode selector is switched OFF.
D when the first engine is started.
A
54 You are flying in an holding, speed managed and NAV engaged. To leave the holding via the holding fix,
you have to
A press the CLR key.
B activate the “IMM EXIT * “ prompt.
C the holding is automatically canceled, when overflying the holding fix.
D this is not possible.
B
55 Where can you check the drift of each ADIRU position relative to the FMGC MIX position?
A On the POSITION MONITOR page.
B On the PROG page.
C On the ADIRU control display unit.
D On the INIT A page.
A
56 In case of RADIO NAV RECEIVER STANDBY TUNING
A RMP 1 controls VOR 1 and ADF 1, RMP 2 controls VOR 2 and ADF 2.
B Both RMP`s control all navaids.
C RMP 1 controls ILS 1, RMP 2 controls ILS 2.
D RMP 3 controls only VOR 1, ADF 1 and ILS 1.
A
57 The alpha floor protection is active. When out of alpha floor conditions, the protection is cancelled
A automatically.
B when autothrust is disengaged.
C when autothrust is engaged.
D when the thrust levers are set between CLB and IDLE.
B
58 To have the blue outer marker (OM) indication displayed on the PFD when overflying the OM,
A the OM frequency must be tuned on the RAD NAV page.
B the respective ILS frequency must be tuned on the RAD NAV page.
C the respective NDB frequency must be tuned on the RAD NAV page.
D nothing must be tuned.
D
59 What is the meaning of the green DECEL light in the respective autobrake pushbutton?
A The deceleration rate corresponding to the selected autobrake mode is reached 100%.
B The deceleration rate corresponding to the selected autobrake mode can not be reached.
C 80% of the deceleration rate corresponding to the selected autobrake mode is reached.
D Deceleration is not satisfactory, take over manual brakes.
C
60 The ground spoilers are not armed for landing. What happens with the ground spoilers after touchdown?
A They deploy when the ground condition is sensed and all thrust levers are in IDLE.
B They deploy only when one thrust lever at REV and one thrust lever at or near IDLE.
C They do not deploy automatically, but can be engaged manually with the speedbrake lever.
D Only partial lift damping is available.
B
61 The rudder pedal disconnect button on the nose wheel steering wheel
A disconnects the rudder pedals from the BSCU.
B disconnects the CAPT steering wheel from the F/O steering wheel.
C disconnects the rudder from the rudder pedals.
D disconnects the nose wheel steering from the rudder pedals.
D
62 Landing gear gravity extension requires
A green hydraulic.
B no hydraulic.
C yellow hydraulic.
D blue hydraulic.
B
63 The continuous cavalry charge audio identifies only one of the following situations:
A Overspeed for the actual aircraft configuration.
B Fire or low oil pressure on one engine.
C Autopilot disengagement.
D Excessive cabin altitude.
C
64 During an autoland approach, the engagement of the second autopilot is possible
A when LAND illuminates on the FMA.
B when the aircraft is stabilized at the glideslope intercept altitude.
C as soon as the localizer has been intercepted.
D after the APPR pushbutton on the FCU has been pressed and has illuminated.
D
65 SEAT BELTS AUTO means
A fasten seat belts signs come on automatically when the slats are extended.
B fasten seat belts signs come on automatically when the landing gear is extended.
C fasten seat belts signs come on automatically when the slats or the landing gear are extended.
D fasten seat belts signs come on automatically if normal aircraft electrical power supply fails.
C
66 The APU is running, both engines are running too.
A The engine generators supply the electrical network.
B The APU generator supplies the electrical network.
C Engine 1 supplies the AC BUS 1, the APU generator supplies AC BUS 2.
D On ground, the APU supplies the electrical network, in flight the engine generators take over.
A
67 You have an abnormal condition, which requires a different approach speed than usual. In this case
ECAM APPR SPD corrections
A must be added to VLS FULL.
B must be added to VLS of the respective configuration.
C must be added to VAPP of the respective configuration.
D must be added to VAPP FULL.
A
68 The cabin oxygen masks have deployed and some passengers have pulled their masks. How can you
stop the oxygen flow in the cabin?
A It cannot be stopped.
B It stops automatically when the cabin altitude decreases below 14000 ft.
C Push out the PASSENGERS SYS ON pushbutton on the overhead oxygen panel.
D The cabin attendants must restow the oxygen masks into their containers.
A
69 The cabin emergency lighting system comes on
A only if the EMER EXIT LT selector on the overhead panel is set to ON.
B only if the EMER EXIT LT selector on the overhead panel or the EMER pushbutton on the purser panel are set to ON.
C automatically, if the normal cabin lighting system fails.
D automatically, if the normal aircraft electrical power system fails.
D
70 The blue hydraulic system has failed. Can the slats and flaps still operate?
A The slats and flaps operate normally.
B The slats and flaps operate at half speed.
C The slats operate at half speed, the flaps operate normally.
D The slats are blocked by the wing tip brakes. The flaps operate normally.
C
71 Which computer is responsible for the green dot speed indication?
A FAC 1.
B FAC 1 and as backup FAC 2.
C FAC 1 for PFD 1 and FAC 2 for PFD 2.
D FAC 1 for PFD 2 and FAC 2 for PFD 1.
C
72 During takeoff the magenta speed bug shows
A V 1.
B V R.
C V 2.
D V 2 + 10.
C
73 Can you fly with an A319 / 320 / 321 over the north pole (range is not a problem)?
A Yes, but only with special emergency equipment.
B Yes, no problem.
C No, the IRS are only certified within the range of 73 (82) degrees latitude.
D Yes, but you have to correct the heading output of the IRS manually.
C
74 All tanks are full (A319 / A320).
A With slats extended, the engines are fed directly from the wing tanks. In clean configuration they will be fed directly from the center
tank.
B Center tank fuel is transferred to the wing tanks. To prevent a wing tank overflow, you have to switch the center tank pumps
manually OFF.
C The engines are fed directly from the center tank.
D The engines are fed directly from the wing tanks in any case.
A