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1
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  1. On the Upper ECAM, N1 indication presents:a. the high pressure rotor of the GE CF6-80E1A2 engine
    b. the low pressure rotor RPM
    c. the mean percent of high and low turbine RPMs
A

b. the low pressure rotor RPM

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  1. The GE CF6-80E1A2 engine control is achieved through:a. the Integrated Drive Generator Unit (IDGU)
    b. the Engine Interface Unit (EIU)
    c. the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
A

c. the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

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  1. The engine accessory gear box provides power for the:a. Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) and a separate electric generator for FADEC
    b. IDG as a source of power for both aircraft systems and FADEC
    c. alternator as a source of electric power
A

a. Integrated Drive Generator (IDG) and a separate electric generator for FADEC

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  1. The reverse thrust systems is actuated by:a. hydraulic pressure
    b. pneumatic pressure
    c. a mechanical release system and stowed pneumatically
A

b. pneumatic pressure

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  1. Amber “REV” indication in each N1 indicator (upper ECAM) means:a. reverse idle is achieved
    b. the reverse thrust blocker doors are in transit
    c. no reverse thrust is available
A

b. the reverse thrust blocker doors are in transit

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  1. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) provides engine protection:a. only at high thrust settings
    b. through the start phase of operation only
    c. for overspeed limits (N1 and N2) in all flight phases and EGT monitoring during start phase only
A

c. for overspeed limits (N1 and N2) in all flight phases and EGT monitoring during start phase only

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  1. When the Upper ECAM primary engine parameter values are presented by amber XXs, this means that:a. there is no power supply to the FULL Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
    b. the engine is shut down in flight
    c. Channel A has failed and channel B had not been selected
A

a. there is no power supply to the FULL Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

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  1. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) displays its engine parameters and information on:a. Engine Warning Display (upper ECAM) only
    b. Engine Warning Display (upper ECAM) and Cruise and Engine page (lower ECAM)
    c. Lower ECAM engine page only
A

b. Engine Warning Display (upper ECAM) and Cruise and Engine page (lower ECAM)

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  1. The idle modes provided by FADEC are:a. Flight Idle and Reverse Idle
    b. Modulated Idle, Approach Idle and Reverse Idle
    c. Ground Idle and Flight Idle
A

b. Modulated Idle, Approach Idle and Reverse Idle

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  1. The Upper ECAM shows green memo “IGNITION”, and lower ECAM shows an open start valve with both ignition (AB) operative. What does it mean?a. engine automatic start is being performed
    b. engine manual start is being performed
    c. a malfunction in the ignition has occurred
A

b. engine manual start is being performed

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  1. Amber “CLOG” message appear below the oil pressure indication on the ECAM Engine page. According to this indication:

a. idle thrust only be used because of clogged fuel filter
b. there is an excessive pressure loss across the main oil filter ( not an indication that the bypass valve is open )
c. the air inlet to the FADEC is obstructed

A

b. there is an excessive pressure loss across the main oil filter ( not an indication that the bypass valve is open )

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  1. Amber “A FOOR” appears on the upper left hand side of the EWD (just above Eng. #1 N1indication). This means that:a. N1 limit as set by FADEC is exceeded and the pilot should retard the throttles
    b. all engines indicate a trend of overspeed
    c. Alpha Floor is activated and all engines are set at TOGA thrust
A

c. Alpha Floor is activated and all engines are set at
TOGA thrust

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  1. The Thrust Rating Limit depicted on the Engine Warning Display is a:

a. function of thrust lever position and computed by the FADEC
b. function of pilot entry through the Thrust Rating Computer
c. function of FADEC only

A

a. function of thrust lever position and computed by the FADEC

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  1. “A/THR” in blue on the 5th column of the PFD’s Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) means:a. autothrust is armed and not active
    b. autothrust is active
    c. there is a disagreement between the A/THR pb on
    FCU and the FMA mode
A

a. autothrust is armed and not active

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  1. Red ECAM warning message “ENG1 N1 OVERLIMIT” means:a. N1 limit has been exceeded for Engine # 1
    b. the ignition system is in transit during engine start
    c. the FADEC has detected an engine Fire on # 1 engine
A

a. N1 limit has been exceeded for Engine # 1

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  1. The white box that appears on the EWD engine parameters during certain abnormal condition:a. is an attention getter only
    b. indicates the next start sequence is 1 through 2
    c. indicates malfunction will fix itself without pilot action
A

a. is an attention getter only

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  1. When an engine is shut down due to N1 exeedance, the red N1 overlimit mark:a. will remain displayed for the remainder of the flight
    b. will disappear once corrective action is taken in flight
    c. will move along the N1 arc depending on FADEC computations
A

a. will remain displayed for the remainder of the flight

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  1. A double amber horizontal line that covers a certain F. USED indication on the ECAM ENGINE page means:a. an erroneous value, no longer corresponding to the actual value
    b. an advisory to indicate a different fuel used
    c. the fuel used prior to in flight shut down
A

a. an erroneous value, no longer corresponding to the actual value

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19
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  1. A pulsing oil temperature indicator on the ECAM ENGINE page means:a. engine oil temperature is too low for this power setting
    b. engine oil temperature is stabilizing
    c. engine oil temperature has exceeded high oil temperature advisory limit
A

c. engine oil temperature has exceeded high oil temperature advisory limit

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  1. Amber XX inside the start valve # 2 symbol on the ECAM Engine page during starting indicates:a. the # 2 starter valve disagrees with the manual start pb
    b. no valid ECAM data concerning the # 2 start valve is available
    c. the # 2 starter is faulty and manual start is required
A

b. no valid ECAM data concerning the # 2 start valve is available

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  1. Amber FAULT light illuminates on the [FIRE/FAULT] annunciator light below the Engine Master Switch during starting. According to this indication, the pilot should realize:a. continuation of the start is necessary prior to any checklist action
    b. a start fault occurred and the ECAM will identify it
    c. a fault has occurred in the engine fire detection system
A

b. a start fault occurred and the ECAM will identify it

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22
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  1. The ENG START selector is in CRANK position. According to this IGN selection:a. auto start is available
    b. the start valve is operational via the MAN START pb and ENG start is possible
    c. the start valve is armed and operational via the MAN START pb and start is not possible
A

c. the start valve is armed and operational via the MAN START pb and start is not possible

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23
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  1. The # 1 ENG MAN START pb is ON and ENG MASTER SW is OFF. According to these indications, the start valve on # 1 engine, will close:a. when the pilot selects ENG START selector to IGN/START
    b. when the pilot selects the # 1 ENG MAN START pb to OFF
    c. automatically when # 1 engine N2 is above approximately 50%
A

b. when the pilot selects the # 1 ENG MAN START pb to OFF

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24
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  1. In flight, the amber ECAM message “ENG 1 REVERSE UNLOCKED” is displayed. In this
    situation:a. The pilot must immediately select idle thrust on ENG # 1, then shutdown the engine.
    b. FADEC automatically selects idle thrust and if necessary, pilot shuts down engine.
    c. FADEC will set the engine to idle then FADEC will shut down the engine.
A

b. FADEC automatically selects idle thrust and if necessary, pilot shuts down engine.

25
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  1. Amber ECAM message “ENG 1 FADEC FAULT” is displayed. All engine # 1 parameters replaced by amber XXs. According to these cockpit indications:a. Eng # 1 has automatically shutdown
    b. Eng # 1 is running, but the pilot has no way to confirm this using the ECAM
    c. If abnormal ENG # 1 operation is confirmed, the pilot must shut down the engine
A

c. If abnormal ENG # 1 operation is confirmed, the pilot must shut down the engine

26
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  1. Amber ECAM message “ENG 1 THR LEVER FAULT is displayed when:a. both position detectors of thrust lever 1 have failed
    b. there is a disagreement between two position detectors of thrust lever 1
    c. the thrust lever 1 is mechanically stuck in an intermediate position
A

a. both position detectors of thrust lever 1 have failed

27
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  1. Which of the following statement is true?

a. The two engines are controlled by a computer called Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
b. Each engine and its sensors are controlled by a computer called FADEC that normally is powered by the aircraft electrical network
c. Each engine and its sensors are controlled by a computer called FADEC that normally is powered by its own internal generator

A

c. Each engine and its sensors are controlled by a computer called FADEC that normally is powered by its own internal generator

28
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  1. The blue CLB thrust limit mode indications is displayed on upper EWD when:a. Both TLs are set above the CLB position
    b. Both TLs are between idle and CLB position
    c. One TL is in CLB position with other above CLB position
A

b. Both TLs are between idle and CLB position

29
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  1. When engines are running, continuous ignition is automatically provided:a. only when flameout is detected
    b. only when flameout is detected or engine anti-ice pb is selected on
    c. when the engine anti-ice pb is selected on, slats are extended, take off power is selected or flameout is detected
A

a. only when flameout is detected

30
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  1. Approach idle is:

a. a higher idle RPM than normal. It is selected by the FMGS during approach
b. a higher idle RPM than normal. It is selected when flaps are 2,3 or full or when l landing gear is down
c. a higher idle RPM than normal. It is selected when flaps are 2,3 or full and landing gear is down

A

b. a higher idle RPM than normal. It is selected when flaps are 2,3 or full or when l landing gear is down

31
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  1. Fuel is normally provided to the engines by:a. gravity to high pressure fuel pump
    b. a low pressure fuel pump
    c. both a low and a high pressure fuel pump
A

c. both a low and a high pressure fuel pump

32
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  1. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system electrical power requirement are:a. essential AC or DC aircraft power after start
    b. aircraft power when IGN START is selected until approximately 15% N2
    c. battery power at all times
A

b. aircraft power when IGN START is selected until approximately 15% N2

33
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  1. The A330 GE CF6-80E1A2 engine high pressure rotor is represented to the pilot as:a. N2 on the upper ECAM
    b. N1 on the lower ECAM
    c. N1 on the upper ECAM
A

a. N2 on the upper ECAM

34
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  1. During automatic start sequence, putting the master switch ON:a. turns on ignition A and B
    b. opens the HP fuel valves
    c. opens the start valve
A

c. opens the start valve

35
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  1. Selecting the ENG MAN START pb to ON:a. will open the start valve if the ENG START selector is in CRANK
    b. will open the start valve and turn on ignition A and B
    c. will open the start valve, turn on ignition A and B and open the LP fuel valve if the FIRE pb is IN
A

a. will open the start valve if the ENG START selector is in CRANK

36
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  1. Automatic cranking is provided:a. by placing the engine start selector to CRANK
    b. by the FADEC following an automatic start abort
    c. in all cases of start abort
A

b. by the FADEC following an automatic start abort

37
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  1. An engine Master Switch in the ON position (Engine Fire Pushbutton in):a. sends a signal to open the LP fuel valve
    b. sends a signal to open the LP and HP fuel valves during automatic start
    c. sends a signal to open the HP fuel valve during automatic start
A

a. sends a signal to open the LP fuel valve

38
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  1. The oil pressure indication (needle and digital indicator) is normally displayed in:a. green color, but is pulsing green if the pressure drops below limits
    b. green color, but is pulsing red if the pressure drops below limits
    c. green color, but is pulsing green if the pressure exceeds the high limit and is steady red if the pressure drops below 10 psi (low limit)
A

c. green color, but is pulsing green if the pressure exceeds the high limit and is steady red if the pressure drops below 10 psi (low limit)

39
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  1. The reverse indication appears in amber:a. only if the reverser is unstowed or unlocked in flight
    b. only if the reverser is fully deployed
    c. when the reverser is unstowed or unlocked
A

c. when the reverser is unstowed or unlocked

40
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  1. The blue circle above the N1 display:a. corresponds to thrust lever position
    b. indicates N2 value
    c. corresponds to maximum thrust rating
A

a. corresponds to thrust lever position

41
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  1. The Thrust Control System is of Manual or Automatic Mode. Only in Manual mode is where maximum take-off power is always available by pushing the thrust lever fully forward. The statement is:a. true
    b. false
A

b. false

42
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  1. Thrust reverser deployment requires:a. the aircraft to be on ground, both engines at idle
    b. the aircraft to be on ground, associated pneumatic power available, TLA position confirmed by a PRIM
    c. the aircraft in final approach with idle power on associated engine
A

b. the aircraft to be on ground, associate pneumatic power available, TLA position confirmed by a PRIM

43
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  1. White “A/THR” is displayed on the 5th column of the PFD’s flight mode annunciator (FMA). This indicates that:a. autothrust is armed and not active
    b. autothrust is active
    c. autothrust has been disconnected
A

b. autothrust is active

44
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  1. After take off, a change from FLX to MCT is achieved:a. automatically in case of engine failure
    b. by moving the thrust levers momentarily out of the FLX/MCT detent and then back to FLX/MCT
    c. by setting the thrust levers to the TOGA or CLB detent and then back to FLX/MCT
A

c. by setting the thrust levers to the TOGA or CLB detent and then back to FLX/MCT

45
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  1. The thrust rating limit computed by FADEC is displayed on the upper ECAM. If a thrust lever is set between two detents:a. FADEC will select the rating limit corresponding to the thrust lever position
    b. FADEC will select the rating limit corresponding to the higher detent
    c. FADEC will select the rating limit corresponding to the lower detent
A

b. FADEC will select the rating limit corresponding to the higher detent

46
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  1. If an engine fails and the crew determines there is no damage:a. restart engine as per ECAM
    b. restart engine per paper checklist and select starter assisted start if necessary
    c. restart engine per paper checklist FADEC will select a starter assisted start if N2 is less than 15%
A

c. restart engine per paper checklist FADEC will select a starter assisted start if N2 is less than 15%

47
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  1. Select the correct statement:a. maximum tail wind for engine start is 20 kts
    b. backing the aircraft with reverse thrust is not permitted
    c. a maximum of 5 consecutive start cycles is permitted
A

b. backing the aircraft with reverse thrust is not permitted

48
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  1. Number 1 start valve has failed to close during engine start:a. immediately shut down the engine and investigate
    b. ask ground crew to close the valve manually
    c. all bleed air sources to the starter must be removed before engine shutdown to prevent damage to the starter
A

c. all bleed air sources to the starter must be removed before engine shutdown to prevent damage to the starter

49
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  1. An engine with oil pressure below 10 psi:a. should be shut down
    b. may be operated in cruise power if pressure 5-10 psi
    c. may be operated in idle if pressure 5-10 psi
A

a. should be shut down

50
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  1. ECAM red warning message “ENG1 N1 OVERLIMIT” is displayed, means Engine N1 has exceeded the red line:a. engine should be shut down
    b. engine thrust should be reduced until N1 is below limit
    c. engine may be operated in idle if N1 is within limits
A

a. engine should be shut down

51
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  1. At 50% N2 FADEC will:a. close the start valve only during automatic start
    b. close the start valve and turn ignition off during both automatic and manual start
    c. close the start valve and turn ignition off during automatic start only
A

b. close the start valve and turn ignition off during both automatic and manual start

52
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  1. The FADEC provides passive monitoring of the engine start sequence during a manual
    start:

a. The crew must initiate start abort procedures in all cases
b. The FADEC will automatically abort the starting sequence in case of starter reengagement speed exceedance
c. The FADEC will automatically abort the starting sequence in case of excessive EGT or no ignition

A

b. The FADEC will automatically abort the starting sequence in case of starter reengagement speed exceedance

53
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  1. During manual start after the ENG MAN START push button is ON:a. The engine master is selected ON below 15% N2
    b. The engine master is selected ON above 15% N2
    c. The engine master is selected ON at 30% N2
A

b. The engine master is selected ON above 15% N2

54
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  1. A manual #1 Engine start is in progress. Conditions:
    • ENGINE START SWITCH…IGN/START
    • # 1 ENGINE MANUAL START pb…ON
    • # 1 ENGINE MASTER SWITCH… OFF
    Checking the ECAM displays, the pilot observes no ignition or fuel flow for engine # 1, while N2 is 13%:a. the pilot should abort the start
    b. FADEC will engage both ignition and fuel flow when N2 reaches 25%
    c. ignition and fuel flow will not begin until the pilot selects the engine # 1 master switch to ON
A

c. ignition and fuel flow will not begin until the pilot selects the engine # 1 master switch to ON

55
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  1. A manual # 2 Engine start is in progress.
    Condition:
    - ENGINE START selector …………… IGN/START
    - # 2 ENGINE MANUAL START pb… ON
    - # 2 ENGINE MASTER SWITCH …. ..OFF
    - # 2 N2 …………………………………13%

If the pilot decides to abort the start, the pilot should:

a. move the engine 2 MASTER SWITCH to OFF
b. select the engine 2 MANUAL START pb to OFF
c. realize that a manual start cannot be aborted at this point

A

b. select the engine 2 MANUAL START pb to OFF

56
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  1. A manual #2 engine start is in progress.

Condition:
- ENGINE START SWITCH…IGN/START
- #2 ENGINE MANUAL START pb…ON
- #2 ENGINE MASTER SWITCH…ON
- #2 N2 ……………………………..28%

If the pilot decides to abort the start, the pilot should:

a. move the engine 2 master switch to OFF
b. select the engine 2 MAN START pb to OFF
c. realize that a manual start cannot be aborted at this point

A

a. move the engine 2 master switch to OFF

57
Q
  1. A green “REV” message is annunciated in the N1 indicator. According to this indication:

a. the reverser for that engine have failed
b. the reverser doors are fully deployed
c. reverser doors are unstowed or unlocked

A

b. the reverser doors are fully deployed

58
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  1. If the instinctive disconnect pbs on the thrust levers are depressed momentarily to disconnect autothrust :

a. autothrust can be re-engaged using the A/THR pb on the FCU and A FLOOR are lost for the remainder of the flight
b. autothrust can be re-engaged using the A/THR pushbutton on the FCU and A FLOOR is available if required
c. both the autothrust and A FLOOR are lost to the remainder of the flight

A

b. autothrust can be re-engaged using the A/THR pushbutton on the FCU and A FLOOR is available if required

59
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  1. During start on the ground both igniters are supplied, when the engine master switch is at ON and it is automatically cut off when N2 reaches 50%:

a. Manual start
b. Automatic start
c. Both are correct

A

a. Manual start

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