Parking Brake

Question 1

What effect does setting the parking brake have on other braking modes?

Answer 1

 All other braking modes and anti-skid are deactivated.

Question 2

When brake accumulator pressure is low, how is it recharged?

Answer 2

 With the YELLOW ELEC PUMP.

Question 3

How is the parking brake activated when turning the parking brake switch ON?

Answer 3

 Electrically

Question 4

How can the crew verify the parking brake is set?

Answer 4

- ECAM PARKING BRK memo
- Triple indicator brake pressure

Question 5

If during an engine start with the parking brake ON, the aircraft starts to move due to a parking brake failure, what are the appropriate actions?

Answer 5

 Release the PARKING BRAKE handle to restore normal braking with the pedals.

Question 6

What is the thrust limitation with the parking brake ON?

Answer 6

 EPR 1.15 should not be exceeded