Lights & Switches Flashcards
ELT
On Light - Illuminates amber when the emergency signal is being transmitted or during a test.
On - Transmits emergency signal.
Armed - Transmits in the event of an impact.
Test/Reset - Starts the autotest.
CKP DOOR CONT
Strike Lights - Illuminate if the associated latch has a fault.
CHAN 1 or 2 - Pressure sensor fault occurs.
ADIRS
ON BAT - One or more IRs are on battery power.
Drops the 2 not used by the CA after 5 minutes, typically 2 & 3.
- Also as a test.
IR Push Buttons
* Solid FAULT - IR no good.
* Flashing FAULT - Attitude and heading may be recovered in ATT mode. Must type in magnetic heading.
ADR Push Buttons
FAULT - Fault affects associated air data reference computer.
Rotary Selectors
OFF - Deactivates ADIRU.
NAV - Normal mode, supplies full inertial data to aircraft systems.
ATT - Only supplies attitude and heading if the system loses its ability to navigate. Must insert heading in MCDU and reset every 10 minutes or so.
FLT CTL
ELAC 1 - Primary for Ailerons
ELAC 2 - Primary for Elevators
FAULT - Fault is detected or during the ELAC power-up test (8 seconds).
SEC 1 - Primary for Spoilers
Can control elevator in back up mode.
FAC 1 - Speed tape symbology, F, S, Green Dot, Flight Envelope, Low Energy Warnings, WS, Turn Coordination, Yaw Dampening, Rudder Trim and Travel Limits.
EVAC
COMMAND
Activates Evacuation tone in the cabin and flashes EVAC lights at the FWD & AFT attendant panels.
* EVAC light flashes red and depending on AC configuration, a horn sounds.
HORN SHUT OFF
Silences flight deck Evacuation tone.
CAPT & PURS - Control Switch.
EMER ELEC PWR
GEN 1 LINE
SMOKE - Smoke is detected in the avionics ventilation system. Remains on as long as smoke it detected.
Would also see FAULTs on the Blower and Extract as confirmation.
OFF - Takes off electrical system and dedicates to #1 Fuel pumps in each wing.
RAT & EMER GEN
FAULT - Illuminates with a loss of power to AC Bus 1 & 2 if the emergency generator is not supplying power.
MAN ON
Pressing - Deploys the RAT and activates the emergency generator.
Automatically extends and activates the generator when AC Bus 1 & 2 are off and Aircraft speed is greater than 100 knots.
GPWS
TERR
FAULT - Database has failed, terrain is not shown on the ND.
SYS
FAULT - Basic GPWS mode 1-5 malfunction. No warnings.
G/S MODE
FLAP MODE
Abnormal conditions where the wanrings needs to be turned off.
LDG FLAP 3
ON - Prevents nuisance warnings when landing with Flaps 3.
RCDR
GND CTL
* Powered on ground for first 5 minutes after electrical power application.
* On the ground with at least 1 engine.
* In flight.
Stops automatically 5 minutes after last engine shutdown.
CVR TEST
Press and hold with parking brake set to test. Low frequency tone is heard.
CVR ERASE
Push for 2 seconds while on the ground with parking brake set to erase.
OXYGEN
OXYGEN
SYS ON - When a signal has been sent to open the oxygen mask doors. Remains on until the OXYGEN TMR RESET pushbutton is pushed on the maintenance panel.
Mask automatically doors open when above 14,000ft cabin alt, or when you lift the guard and push the button.
CREW SUPPLY
Lights out - Oxy supply valves are open.
OFF - Valves are closed.
CALLS
MECH
Cockpit Call light is illuminated on external power panel and external horn sounds.
FWD/AFT
Captain Call and pink light illuminates at the appropriate FA Call panel. High/Low Chime sounds.
EMER
ON and CALL lights flash. Emergency Call and pink light illuminates on all FA Call panels. High/Low Chime sounds THREE times.
WIPER
Releases a measured quantity of rain repellent.
Does not work on the ground with engines off.
Wiper control, when OFF is selected, wiper stops out of view.
Max speed is 230 knots and can only be used on a wet windshield.
FIRE
AGENT PBs
SQUIB - The Squib is armed.
Pressed - Associated halon bottle is discharged.
* DISCH light will illuminate.
FIRE PUSH
ENG 1 & 2
* 2 - Silences CRC and Arms Squibs
* 1 - Closes hyd shutoff valve
* 2 - Closes LP fuel valve & de-energizes FADEC
* 1 - Deactivates IDG
* 2 - Closes bleed valve & Pack flow control valve
APU
* 2 - Silences CRC & Arms Squibs
* 0 - No hydraulic actions taken
* 2 - Closes LP fuel valve & turns off APU fuel pump
* 1 - Deactivates APU generator
* 2 - Closes APU Bleed Valve & Crossbleed Valve
TEST
ENG 1 & 2: 7 lights + Continuous Repetitive Chime
* FIRE PUSH button, Master Warning (2), ECAM, SQUIB, DISCH, FIRE (Eng Pedestal)
APU: 1st Test (Dark Airplane) 3 Lights. 2nd Test (APU On) 6 Lights.
* FIRE PUSH button, and SQUIB, DISC.
* FIRE PUSH button, Master Warning (2), ECAM, SQUIB and DISCH.
HYD
ENG 1 & 2 PUMP - FAULT (KEG + 1)
Resivoir Low Quantity
Resivoir Low Pressure
Resivoir Overheat
Pump Low Pressure
ELEC PUMP - FAULT (KEG + 2)
Resivoir Low Quantity
Resivoir Low Pressure
Resivoir Overheat
Pump Low Pressure
Pump Overheat
RAT MAN ON
Extends automatically when AC buses 1 & 2 are lost.
Press to extend RAT, even with no A/C power.
PTU - FAULT (KEG)
Resivoir Low Quantity
Resivoir Low Pressure
Resivoir Overheat
Automatic when both engines are on and the differential pressure between Yellow and Green systems is more than 500 PSI. Inhibited when
* ENG Masters mismatched with PRK BRK set.
* ENG Masters mismatched with tow pin installed.
* During cargo door operation.
All pumps will pressurize system to 3000PSI.
RAT can pressurize Blue Sys to 2500PSI.
Green Sys
#1 REV
Normal & Auto Brakes
Nosewheel Steering (Some AC)
Yellow Sys
#2 REV
Nosewheel Steering (Some AC)
Altn/Park Brake
Cargo Doors
Blue Sys
RAT (No blue fluid, no RAT)
FUEL
L & R TK PUMPS - FAULT
Low Pressure
L & R CTR TK XFR - FAULT
Associated wing tank overflows.
MODE SEL
AUTO - Center tank transfer valves automatically open when wing tank is not full, and close 5 minutes after center tank low level is reached.
FAULT
* When center tank has more than 550 lbs and left or right wing tank has less than 11,000 lbs.
XFEED
Green OPEN - Valve fully open
ON - Valve is opening
Center tank pumps run for 2 minutes after an engine is started and slats extended.
Airborne and slats retracted, pumps run again.
APU
APU can shut down for a multitude of reasons on the ground including a fire with auto extinguish.
APU can shut down for a multitude of reasons in flights, but will not for a fire and will not auto extinguish.
Master On
FAULT - Last Shutdown was Abnormal
(DISC on APU Fire if due to a fire)
Powers ECB
Pressurizing Fuel Pump (If necessary)
Open APU Inlet Flap
Start
Avail means APU is on speed.
ANTI ICE
Wing
FAULT - Low Air Pressure or Valve/Switch disagreement.
Outboard 3 slats are heated.
Defaults to closed position.
ENG
FAULT - Valve/Switch disagreement.
Lip is heated.
Defaults to open position.
PROBE/WINDOW HEAT
Any Power Source - Drain Masts Powered
Button pushed on - Heat all probes and windows EXCEPT TATs.
AUTO - Probes and windows heated at engine start, EXCEPT TATs only heated when airborne.
CABIN PRESS
2 Automatic Controllers, change after each landing or sys failure.
Airport is out of database or incorrect, use rotary selector. Still get auto pressurization, just changing schedule to open outflow valve.
Ditching PB
Close all holes below waterline.
Both PACK Valves
Avionics Inlet & Outlet
Ram Air Valve
Outflow Valve (Except in Manual Mode)
Mode Selector
FAULT - Both Sys Controllers failed.
MAN V/S Controls outflow valve.
AIR COND
ENG Bleed FAULT (LOOSA)
Leak
Overpressure
Overtemp
Start
APU bleed open
APU Bleed FAULT
Leak
RAM Air
ON Opens Scoop, but valve only opens valve when <1PSI.
PACK FAULT
Overheat
Valve/Switch Disagreement
Flow Selector Knob
Demand switch
HIGH flow only with APU Bleed source or Single PACK operation.
HOT AIR FAULT
Overheat
ELEC
25.5 Min Voltage (Only valid when batter switches are off)
Batteries connect when;
Sole Source
Need to Charge
APU Starting
FAULT - Battery Charger is out of limits
Generator FAULT
Line Contactor is Open
GCU Trip
IDG FAULT (HOTLOP)
High
Oil
Temp
Low
Oil
Pressure
Momentary push, less than 3 seconds, eng must be rotating.
Electrical Prioritization is
Onside, Outside, Inside, Offside
AC ESS FEED
FAULT - AC Essential Bus is not Powered
Push to ALTN, gets power from AC Bus 2
GALY & CAB
FAULT - Two Generators operating, but one is overloaded.
OFF sheds entire GALLEY System.
Single Generator, automatic galley shed.
Lose both AC Bus 1 & 2 above 100 knots, RAT deploys.
Aircraft on battery only during this time. (Only CAs PFD and EWS visible)
8 seconds, RAT couples to power 2 buses.
Get CA PFD, ND, EWS, #1 MCDU.
125-140 KIAS, RAT offline, battery power only. (Only CAs PFD and EWS)
<100 knots gain DC battery bus. (No indications in cockpit)
<50 knots lose AC ESS Bus. (All screens blank)
Only 2 powered buses are;
DC ESS - VHF 1 Comm
DC BATT Bus
VENTILLATION
BLOWER - FAULT
Computer Fault
Low Pressure
Duct Overheat
EXTRACT - FAULT
Computer Fault
Low Pressure
BOTH FAULTs
Smoke in Avionics
Pressing either to override creates closed configuration with conditioned air added.
Both pressed, SMOKE configuration, add AC with intermediate config and blower fan stops.
Open - Ground Only
Closed - Ground or Air
Intermediate - Ground or Air
ENG
FAULT
Automatic Start Abort
HP Fuel Valve Disagreement
CARGO SMOKE
DISCH
Bottle Pressure Low
