Misc

Question 1

If one of the MCDUs goes blank or locks up, what actions can you take?

Answer 1

It can be reset using the QRH reset table
It can be turned off by pressing and holding the DIM key (this will allow MCDU 3 to be used as replacement)

Question 2

Autoland Light

Answer 2

Become active below 200 ft RA in LAND Mode
If lights flash, GO-AROUND

Question 3

Ground Speed Mini

Answer 3

Designed to protect the aircraft from windshear on approach. Calculates a minimum energy level to maintain during the approach phase during variable wind conditons.
Managed speed MUST be engaged.
A/THR not required.

Question 4

NAVAID symbology on ND. What is the difference between a blank NAVAID, and a NAVAID depicted with an “M” or “R”?

Answer 4

Blank: NAVAID is autotuned
M: NAVAID manually tuned via RADNAV page of MCDU
R: NAVAID physically tuned in the RMP

Question 5

During takeoff, the E/WD hides some Cautions and Warnings to avoid unnecessary distractions. These are inhibited from ____ to ______?

Answer 5

Some alerts inhibited from “takeoff thrust set” to “1500 ft or 2 min after liftoff”

Question 6

Limitation: No “N/WS DISC” for pushback

Answer 6

If “N/WS DISC” is not displayed but ground crew says pin is in, DO NOT start engine during pushback.

Question 7

With the “Fasten Seat Belt” sw in AUTO, when will the lights automatically come on?

Answer 7

When either gear is extended or slats/flaps not 0.

Question 8

Reset switches: location and labels

Answer 8

Reset overhead panel, Pbs (noted with /R), the MCDU, and A/SKID & N/W STRG (BSCU)