Review Questions - Airplane General

Question 1

What exterior lights go off automatically when landing gear is retracted?

Answer 1

Taxi and Takeoff and runway turnoff lights

Question 2

What Nav and Logo light bulbs are connected to the NAV 1 and NAV 2 switch positions?

Answer 2

Two sets of navigation lights on each wing and in the APU tail cone and one set of logo lights in the upper surface of each horizontal stabilizer

Question 3

When do the strobes flash in AUTO?

Answer 3

When the main landing gear strut is not compressed

Question 4

What signs illuminate when you turn the NO PED switch to ON?

Answer 4

a. NO Personal Electronic Device (PED)
b. EXIT signs

Question 5

What lights illuminate when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to ON?

Answer 5

a. Proximity emergency escape path marking system
b. Overhead emergency lights
c. EXIT signs

Question 6

When will the overhead emergency lights automatically illuminate?

Answer 6

a. Normal aircraft elec power system fails
b. AC BUS 1 fails
c. DC SHED ESS BUS fails

Question 7

When will the EXIT signs automatically illuminate?

Answer 7

a. Excessive cabin altitude (approx. 11,300ft.)
b. Normal aircraft electrical power system fails
c. NO PED signs are illuminated
d. DC SHED BUS fails

Question 8

What lights illuminate when normal aircraft electrical power fails?

Answer 8

a. Floor proximity emergency escape path marking system
b. Overhead emergency lighting
c. EXIT signs

Question 9

What occurs when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to OFF?

Answer 9

a. All lights OFF
b. Amber EMER EXIT LT OFF light illuminates

Question 10

What Flight Deck lighting is available if normal electrical power is lost?

Answer 10

a. Captain’s Instrument Panel (2 places)
b. Right Dome Light (provided DOME switch set in DIM or BRT)
c. Standby Compass

Question 11

What does the PASSENGER SYS ON light mean?

Answer 11

The signal to release the oxygen mask doors has been sent

Question 12

When do the masks automatically deploy?

Answer 12

When cabin altitude exceeds 14,000 feet

Question 13

How long does the PAX oxygen last?

Answer 13

Approximately 15 minutes

Question 14

Where is oxygen stored for the crew?

Answer 14

In a high-pressure cylinder located in the left-hand lower fuselage

Question 15

What would you notice on the DOOR ECAM page if you set the CREW SUPPLY to OFF?

Answer 15

The CKPT OXY indication would change from green to amber

Question 16

Will the crew oxygen mask microphone automatically be deactivated when the mask is stowed?

Answer 16

No, you must press the RESET slide switch