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Indicating and Recording Flashcards

1
Q

What are DMC’s and how many are there?

A

Display Management Computers. 3 in total.

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2
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Which DMC normally drives which display?

A

DMC1 drives CPT PFD and ND, and both ECAM displays. DMC2 drives F/O PFD and ND.
DMC3 is standby.

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What are the inputs to the two FWC’s?

A

Flight Warning Computers receive inputs from either the two System Data Aquisition Concentrators (SDAC) or directly from the system sensors.

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4
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How can the ECAM SD be viewed if the lower ECAM DU fails?

A

By either using the ECAM/ND XFR switch to display the SD on either NDU or by pushing and holding the related system page pushbutton.

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5
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Can the ECAM/WD be viewed if both ECAM DU fails?

A

Yes, by using the ECAM/ND XFR switch to display the ECAM/WD on either NDU.

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6
Q

Will a failed ND automatically be transferred?

A

No. But can still be viewed by using the PFD/ND XFR pushbutton.

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7
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Can ECAM SD’s still be viewed if both ECAM DU’s fail?

A

Yes. By first using the ECAM/ND XFR switch to display the ECAM/WD on either NDU, then by pushing and holding the related system page pushbutton.

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8
Q

When is the DFDR activated?

A
  • In flight
  • On the ground after first engine start,
  • For 5 minutes after the electrical network is energised,
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9
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When is the ECAM T/O memo displayed? Disappears?

A

2 minutes after the second engine start. Disappears when T/O power is set.

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10
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When is the ECAM LDG memo displayed? Disappears?

A

Below 2000’ with the gear down. Disappears after touchdown with groundspeed below 80kts.

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11
Q

What is the beginning and end of flight phase 1?

A

Electrical Power on - 1st Engine Started

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12
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What is the beginning and end of flight phase 2?

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1st Engine Started - 1st Engine to T/O power

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13
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What is the beginning and end of flight phase 3?

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1st Engine to T/O power - 80 kts

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14
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What is the beginning and end of flight phase 4?

A

80kts - Liftoff

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15
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What is the beginning and end of flight phase 5?

A

Liftoff - 1500’

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16
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What is the beginning and end of flight phase 6?

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1500’ - 800’

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17
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What is the beginning and end of flight phase 7?

A

800’ - Touchdown

18
Q

What is the beginning and end of flight phase 8?

A

Touchdown - 80kts

19
Q

What is the beginning and end of flight phase 9?

A

80kts - 2nd engine shutdown

20
Q

What is the beginning and end of flight phase 10?

A

2nd engine shutdown - Electrical power off

21
Q

How is a primary failure indicated on ECAM?

A

Boxed red or amber message

22
Q

When is the ECAM T/O inhibit active?

A

Phase 3-5 (T/O power set to 1500’)

23
Q

When is ECAM LDG inhibit active?

A

Phase 7-8 (800’ to 80kts)

24
Q

How can ECAM caution messages cancelled by EMER CANC button be recalled?

A

Press RCL button for 3 seconds.

25
Q

When if the Target Airspeed displayed in blue or magenta on the PFD?

A

Magenta - Computed by the FMGC

Blue - Manually entered on the FCU

26
Q

When does altitude alert activate?

A

Deviation >200’ or 750’ away from selected altitude approaching.

27
Q

Is altitude alert always accompanied by an aural warning?

A

Not approaching selected altitude with A/P engaged.

28
Q

When is the amber box around V/S readout displayed?

A

When inertial data is not available and the readout is barometric only.

29
Q

When is TRUE displayed above heading tape?

A

> 73°N and <60°S

30
Q

When does ILS flash in amber on the PFD?

A

If approach is armed but ILS not displayed on the PFD.

31
Q

What is the deviation scale on L/DEV V/DEV scale?

A

100’ vertical per mark, 0.1nm lateral per mark

32
Q

When is mach number displayed in the PFD?

A

With mach >0.5

33
Q

How is Vls shown on the speed tape?

A

Top of the amber band.

34
Q

How is the alpha protection speed shown on the speed tape?

A

Top of the black and amber strip.

35
Q

What is represented by the green dot speed? When does it appear?

A

The speed corresponding to best lift-to-drag ratio. Appears when flying in the clean configuration.

36
Q

How is VR shown on the speed tape?

A

Cyan circle

37
Q

When is the altitude alert inhibited?

A

When the slats are out or with the gear selected down, or after G/S capture.

38
Q

When is the Backup Speed Scale displayed?

A

If all ADRs are turned off.

39
Q

Where are red warnings generated?

A

FWC

40
Q

When is the digital altimeter readout in amber?

A

When reaching entered minimums

Airbus 320 (15 decks)

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