Lower/Aft Panels Flashcards
PFD, ND, EWD, SD, FCU, etc
1
Q
AFT PANEL: How do you verify the Parking Brake is set?
A
PARKING BRK ECAM memo
Triple indicator brake pressure
2
Q
AFT PANEL: If the parking brake is activated and no yellow hydraulic or accumulator pressure is available, do you still have available braking?
A
Yes, via the brake pedals, but you must have green hydraulic pressure.
3
Q
AFT PEDESTAL: What happens if you use the Rudder Trim or Rudder Reset with the A/P engaged?
A
Nothing
4
Q
AUDIO: What methods would the crew utilize to make a PA announcement?
A
- PA switch on the ACP
- Flight deck handset
5
Q
AUDIO: Which radio equipment is powered in the Emergency Electrical Configuration?
A
- VHF 1
- RMP 1
6
Q
BRAKES: How many brake applications are available with accumulator pressure?
A
Approximately 7.
7
Q
BRAKES: If you lose G HYD pressure will you have Auto Brakes?
A
No.
Not with the Alternate Brake system
8
Q
BRAKES: Is Anti-skid available with Alternate Brakes?
A
Yes.
If one BSCU is still operable.
9
Q
BRAKES: What are the 4 modes of braking?
A
- Normal braking
- Alternate braking with anti-skid
- Alternate braking w/o anti-skid
- Parking brake
10
Q
BRAKES: What controls and manages all braking functions?
A
Braking Steering Control Unit
(BSCU) + (ABCU)
11
Q
BRAKES: What does the AUTO BRK green DECEL light indicate?
A
Deceleration is within 80% of the selected rate.
12
Q
BRAKES: What does the Triple Indicator… indicate?
A
- Y HYD pressure delivered to (L/R) brakes
- Y HYD brake accumulator pressure
13
Q
BRAKES: What happens when you switch A/SKID & N/W STRG to OFF?
A
- NW Steering is deactivated
- Anti-skid is deactivated
- Brake pressure is supplied by Y HYD system
- BSCU and ABCU are depowered
- A 1,000 psi pressure limiting valve helps prevent wheel lock up
14
Q
BRAKES: What is the difference between LOW and MED AUTO BRK?
A
- Application Delay (4s or 2s)
- Deceleration Rate
15
Q
BRAKES: What will cause the MAX AUTO BRK activation on an RTO?
A
- Airspeed > 72 kts
[and] - TLs IDLE
[and] - Ground Spoiler extension
16
Q
BRAKES: When do the Autobrakes activate on landing if armed?
A
Ground Spoiler Deployment
17
Q
BRAKES: Which HYD systems provide pressure to the brakes?
A
- Normal brakes: Green
- Alternate brakes: Yellow backed up by accumulator
18
Q
E/WD: LDG Inhibit duration
A
Below 800ft till 80kts
19
Q
ECAM: If power fails to the ECAM CONTROL panel which buttons are still functional?
A
Buttons that are not system-specific:
* EMER CANC
* ALL
* CLR
* STS
* RCL
20
Q
ECAM: If you press the STS pb and the system has no STATUS messages, what will be displayed?
A
“NORMAL” for 3 seconds
21
Q
ECAM: T.O Inhibit duration
A
1500 ft or 2 min after liftoff
22
Q
ECAM: What are the 3 levels of ECAM Notifications?
A
From Highest to Lowest Priority:
- Level 3 (WARNING)
- Immediate Action Required
- MASTER WARN and CRC
- Level 2 (CAUTION)
- Crew Awareness
- MASTER CAUT and Single Chime
- Level 1 (ALERT)
- Crew Monitoring
- Amber E/WD and No Chime
23
Q
ECAM: What do the two triangles for each gear on the ECAM WHEEL page represent?
A
Each triangle represents the gear position detected by one of the two LGCIUs.
24
Q
ECAM: What does EMER CANC do?
A
- Cancels the current Level 1 or 2 warning for the remainder of the flight
- Cancels the current Level 3 warning for that occurrence
25
**ECAM: What indication does the E/WD provide for secondary failures?**
Secondary failures are displayed on the lower right portion of the E/WD and are preceded by an \*
26
**ECAM: When does the Landing Memo appear?**
* 2,000 ft RA
* 800 ft RA if never above 2000 ft RA
27
**ECAM: When does the NW STRG DISC message change from green to amber?**
When at least one engine is running.
28
**ECAM: Why would one of the two gear indication triangles be displayed in red?**
LGCIU disagreement.
29
EIS SWITCHING PANEL
Q: What computers feed data to the six display units?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-31-05-10)
3 Display Management Computers (DMC)
30
EIS SWITCHING PANEL
Q: What does each of the DMCs normally supply?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-31-05-30, FOM VOL. III-DSC-31-30)
* DMC 1 – Captain PFD, ND, upper ECAM DU, lower DU
* DMC 2 – F/O PFD, ND
* DMC 3 – Backup
31
**ENG/TL: ENG panel [FAULT]**
* Auto start abort
* Switch disagreement between HP valve and its commanded position
32
**ENG/TL: Engine Warm-Up Time**
* 2 min (ALL CEO) - (200’s & 700’s)
* 3 min (320 NEO) - (300’s)
* 5 min (321 NEO) - (600’s)
* (if shutdown > 2hr)
33
**ENG/TL: How do you disconnect the A/THR for the remainder of the flight?**
* Press and hold the Instinctive Disconnect pb for 15 seconds
* Alpha Flooe Protection will be lost.
34
**ENG/TL: How do you regain normal A/THR when in TOGA LK or THR LK?**
* Move Thrust Levers to the TOGA detent
* Press the Instinctive Disconnect button
* Return Thrust Levers to CL detent
* Push the A/THR pushbutton to engage A/THR
35
**ENG/TL: How many igniters fire on manual or in-flight starts?**
Two.
Both A and B.
36
**ENG/TL: What controls the engine LP fuel valves?**
* ENG MASTER switch
* ENG FIRE pb
37
**ENG/TL: What functions does the FADEC control?**
* Engine start
* Engine limits
* Fuel flow
* E/WD info
38
**ENG/TL: What happens to thrust and what annunciates on the FMA when you reach Alpha Floor?**
* Thrust – TOGA
* FMA – A.FLOOR
39
**ENG/TL: What is the active range of the A/THR?**
* IDLE to the CL detent (2 engines)
* IDLE to the MCT (1 engine)
40
**ENG/TL: What is the power source for the FADEC?**
* Independent dedicated alternators
* Fails to aircraft electrical power
41
**ENG/TL: What redundancy does the FADEC have?**
Dual channels
42
**ENG/TL: When does continuous ignition automatically operate?**
* Engine flameout detection
* Failure of the Engine Interface Unit (EIU)
43
**ENG/TL: When does the FADEC command a higher engine idle speed?**
* Bleed needs
* Hight temps (ENG or IDG)
* Approach configuration
44
**ENG/TL: When will the FADEC abort a start?**
* Hot start
* Hung start
* No ignition
45
**ENG/TL: When would Thrust Lock occur?**
* A/THR disconnect via pb
* A/THR disconnect due a failure
46
FORWARD INSTRUMENT PANEL
Q: With spoilers not armed will the spoilers deploy for an RTO?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-10-20)
Yes – when at least one engine is in reverse
47
**Forward Panel: How is the brake accumulator pressure it recharged?**
Y ELEC Pump
48
**GEAR: Emergency Gear Extension accomplishes what 3 tasks?**
1) Hydraulics off
2) Doors unlocked
3) Uplocks released
49
**GEAR: What happens if the Landing Gear lever is placed in the DOWN posiition at 280 kts?**
**Nothing.
A safety valve shuts off HYD power to the landing gear above 260kts.**
50
**GEAR: When does the red arrow in the LND panel illuminate?**
* Landing config
* Below 750 ft RA
* Gear is not down and locked
51
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: How would you regain control if you had just lost sidestick authority?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-30)
The last pilot to press the pushbutton on the sidestick will have authority. An aural “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” will sound.
52
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What does the red arrow in the SIDE STICK PRIORITY light mean?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-30)
It illuminates in front of the pilot losing authority
53
GLARESHIELD / FCU
Q: What happens when both pilots make an input simultaneously on the sidesticks?
* Inputs are algebraically summed
* Dual Input sounds
* Panel lights illuminate
54
MCDU / FMGS
Q: Can both autopilots be engaged during any phase of flight?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-30-30)
No, only during an ILS approach
55
MCDU / FMGS
Q: Does Selected or Managed Guidance have priority?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-10)
Selected Guidance always has priority
56
MCDU / FMGS
Q: How does autopilot selection influence master FMGS logic?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-30)
* If one autopilot is engaged, the respective FMGS is master
* If both autopilots are engaged, FMGS 1 will be the master
57
MCDU / FMGS
Q: If an amber SELECT OFFSIDE RNG/MODE message is displayed on the ND what action should the crew take?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10- 30)
An FMGS has failed and both NDs must be set to the same mode and range (single mode)
58
MCDU / FMGS
Q: What are the 3 modes of FMGC operation?
* Dual (Normal)
* Independent
* Single
59
MCDU / FMGS
Q: What input does each FMGC use for position determination?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-20-20-10)
A hybrid (“mix”) IRS/GPS position
60
MCDU / FMGS
Q: What is the difference between the large and small fonts utilized in the MCDU?
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-22-10-40-10)
* Large – Pilot entries and modifiable data
* Small – Default/computed non-modifiable data
61
**ND: If mode range data fails what should you expect to see on the ND?**
ROSE NAV mode at 80 nm range
62
**ND: Top of Descent and Continue Descent arrows are displayed in blue or white. What is the difference?**
* White: not armed
* Blue: armed
63
**PFD: "S" Speed**
Min slat retraction speed. From position 1 to 0.
64
**PFD: Green Dot**
L/D Max in clean config
65
**PFD: VLS**
* Lowest Selectable Speed
* Provides a margin to stall speed
* Top of the amber strip on a/s scale
* In approach mode is equivalent to Vref
66
**PFD: VMAX**
* Max Speed for current configuration
* Lowest of VMO, MMO, VLE, VFE
* Bottom of the red and black "barber pole" on the speed scale
67
**PFD: What are the pitch and roll angle limits indicated by the green = signs? **
Ref: (FOM VOL. III-DSC-31-40, FOM VOL. III-DSC-27-20-10-30)
* Pitch: +30˚ up/-15˚ down
* Roll: +/- 67˚
68
**PFD: What do the FMA colors mean?**
* Green - Engaged
* Blue - Armed
* Magenta – armed for a constraint
69
**PFD: What does a star`(*)` mean after an FMA?**
Capture mode
70
**PFD: What does a white boxed FMA indicate?**
A change within the previous 10 seconds.
71
**PFD: What does the white cross on the PFD indicate?**
* Sidestick deflection
* Displayed after first engine start
* Disappears at lift off
72
**PFD: What does the yellow speed trend arrow indicate?**
Speed in 10 seconds at acceleration/deceleration
73
**PFD: What is the difference between magenta and blue target airspeed targets?**
* Magenta – Managed speed
* Blue – Selected speed
74
**PFD: What would the large red arrowheads indicate?**
Pitch attitude of 30˚
75
**PFD: When is RA height displayed?**
Below 2,500 ft AGL
76
**PFD: When would the sideslip index change from yellow to blue? **
Engine failure during takeoff or go around
77
**RADAR: Does predictive windshear detection work when the RADAR system is switched OFF?**
Yes, if the windshear switch is in AUTO
78
**RADAR: What would prevent the weather display on the ND?**
PLAN or TERR
79
**RADAR: When are predictive windshear alerts inhibited?**
* T/O Inhibit
* LDG Inhibit
80
**TXPDR: Does illumination of the ATC FAIL light indicate loss of all transponder capability?**
No.
Only the selected transponder has failed.
81
**What do dashes and a white dot in an FCU window mean?**
That parameter is MANAGED
82
**What is the green arc over wheel symbol?**
Hottest brake with a temp >100°C
83
**What is the color code for altitude/speed constraint circles?**
White - constraint is not taken into account
Magenta - constraint is predicted to be satisfied
Amber - constraint is predicted to be missed
84
**When can the flight control check be accomplished?**
After 2nd engine start.
85
**When can the Takeoff Brief be conducted?**
At any point deemed appropriate during the outbound taxi.
86
**What are you checking in response to “Flight Instruments” on the checklist?**
Magenta (V2) over blue (V1), 1FD2.
(Additionally ARC/10, initial ALT, CSTR pb)
87
**Non-inhibited ECAMs during takeoff**
* APU FIRE
* ENG FIRE
* ENG DUAL FAILURE
* DUAL INPUT
* ELEV FAULT
* SIDESTICK FAULT
* FWC FAULT
88
**When can the After Start Checklist be conducted?**
After tug, towbar, pin, and personnel are clear.
89
**ENG/TL: Engine Cool-Down Time**
3 min after reverse idle on landing.
