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Question 1

ECAM switching DMC knob. (for ND and SD) What DMC is supplying info when in Auto?

Answer 1

Usually on 3, if 3 fails it switches to DMC 1

Question 2

ECAM / ND switch function

Answer 2

Allows the SD to be transferred to either the captains or the FOs ND

Question 3

What happens if both the SD and the E/WD fail?

Answer 3

the E/WD will automatically switch to the ND

Question 4

What might a failed DU display unit look like?

Answer 4

Distorted image
Blank screen with “invalid display unit” in amber
Blank screen with an amber F
in these cases the display unit is unrecoverable

Question 5

Dmc 1,2,3 provides info to what

Answer 5

DMC 1 CA PFD and ND
DMC 2 to FO
DMC 3 to the E/WD and SD

Question 6

How do you know a DMC has failed

Answer 6

the associated DUs will show “invalid data” in amber. ie capt would be DMC 1. recover by using dmc switching

Question 7

What happens if the E/WD fails

Answer 7

It will automatically switch to the SD. You can press and hold system buttons to temporarily show them instead of the E/WD information.

Question 8

What happens if the SD fails

Answer 8

It will not automatically switch to anything

Question 9

loss of an IR will result in a loss of what display info

Answer 9

loss of att and hdg as well as the display map. Use the ATT HDG switching knob to switch IRs.

Question 10

What can be used if both FMs fail?

Answer 10

The crew can continue in backup navigation.
Tune navaids using the backup nav function on the RMPs
The MCDU constantly memorizes the flight plan
only the corner keys work on the MCDU: F-PLN, DIR, PROG
Nav no longer functions, must use HDG - TRK to navigate

Question 11

The TO CONFIG Pb simulates TO power being applied to test if the aircraft is configured for takeoff. What does it test for

Answer 11

Flaps/Slats
Speedbrakes
Pitch trim
Rudder trim
Doors
Brake temps

Monitored but not tested
Parking brake
Thrust not set

Question 12

EMER CANC pb for emergencies?

Answer 12

Silences the warning for as long as the failure continues
Turns off the master warning lights
Does not cancel the warning ECAM message display

Question 13

EMER CANC pb for cautions

Answer 13

Cancels the caution for the remainder of the flight
Automatically brings up the status page
Can be recalled if recall is pressed for more than 3 seconds

Question 14

When would the EMER CANC pb be used?

Answer 14

To remove an ECAM relating to an MEL off of the status page
To cancel nuisance repeating on off cautions

Question 15

What keys are hardwired if the ECAM panel fails?

Answer 15

(bottom 4 and emer cancel)

ALL
RCL
EMER CANCL
CLR
STS

Question 16

What is the active range of autothrust

Answer 16

Normal ops: idle to climb detent
Single engine: idle to MCT

Question 17

What is the green band on the THS pitch trim?

Answer 17

The green band indicates the certified limits
If set in the green band the aircraft can perform a safe takeoff
Proper trim setting provides a consistent rotation

Question 18

Engine master switch auto sequence vs manual

Answer 18

The switch initiates automatic start sequence when the eng/start switch is turned to ign/start. It initiates a manual start sequence when ign/start is selected and the man start pb is selected on first then the engine master.

Question 19

What happens when IGN/START is selected

Answer 19

Pulls up engine SD
Powers the FADEC
Closes the Pack flow control valves

Question 20

When will the igniters automatically come on?

Answer 20

When engine A/I is selected on with an EIU failure
Engine flameout
Inadvertent cycling of the engine master switch when N3 is above 30%

Question 21

IF severe ice ECAM appears will IGN come on?

Answer 21

No, the ECAM instructs the crew to turn it on