Panels

Question 1

A digitital datalink system for the transmission of messages between the aircraft and ground stations via radio or satellite.

Answer 1

ACARS. Aircraft communications addressing and reporting system

Question 2

Installed in the cabin ceiling and contain colored lights that indicate that calls from crew, lavatories, customers, or smoke detection

Answer 2

ACP. Area call Panel.

Question 3

Installed within the vicinity of all cabin crew stations and provides visual feedback of interphone communication, passenger call, and cabin emergency systems

Answer 3

AIP. Attendant indication Panel

Question 4

A small engine installed in the tail of an aircraft used to provide electrical power and air conditioning while the aircraft is on the ground

Answer 4

APU auxiliary power unit

Question 5

A series of interlinked computers, responsible for controlling cabin systems such as; interphone, lighting, smoke detections, evacuation alart, and FAP indications

Answer 5

CIDS. Cabin intercommunication data system

Question 6

A system that monitors the state of critical aircraft systems and provides indications and warnings to the pilots

Answer 6

ECAM. Electronic centralized aircraft monitoring.,

Question 7

Located the the FWD left hand flight attendant station and provides controls for all systems installed in the cabin

Answer 7

FAP forward attendant panel

Question 8

Located close to the aft left hand passenger door and provides additional controls for cabin systems

Answer 8

AAP. Aft Attendant Panel