RGS Even

Question 1

What is the function of the RAT and EMER GEN pushbutton?

Answer 1

AUTO - RAT will automatically extend if AC BUS 1 and 2 are not powered, and airspeed > 100 knots.

MAN - Extend RAT at any time

Question 2

How long does it take the RAT to extend and provide power?

Answer 2

8 seconds

3 seconds for RAT extension; 5 seconds to pressurize the Blue Hydraulic System and power the EMER GEN

Question 3

What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton?

Answer 3

A. GEN 1 Line Contactor opens and the white OFF light illuminates
B. AC BUS 1 is powered by GEN 2 through the BUS TIE CONTACTOR
C. GEN 1 continues to power 1 fuel pump in each wing tank

Question 4

What does the amber SMOKE light in GEN 1 LINE pushbutton indicate?

Answer 4

Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation ducting

Question 5

With the APU green AVAIL light on and the EXT PWR blue ON light illuminated, which system is powering the aircraft?

Answer 5

EXT PWR

Question 6

With both engines off and the EXT PWR and APU both displaying “AVAIL” light, how is AC BUS 2 being powered?

Answer 6

APU

Question 7

Which valves will receive a close command when the DITCHING pushbutton is depressed?

Answer 7

ARPO

A. Avionics Inlet and Extract valves
B. Ram Air Inlet
C. Pack Flow Control Valves
D. Outflow valve (only if in AUTO mode)

Question 8

When the mode selector is out of the AUTO position, how do you set a landing elevation?

Answer 8

Manually by selecting landing elevation via the LDG ELEV dial

Question 9

What would cause an amber FAULT light to illuminate in the PACK 1 and/or PACK 2 pushbutton?

Answer 9

OOD

A. Overheat - Pack outlet
B. Overheat - Compressor outlet
C. Discontinuity - Switch position disagreement

Note: FAULT light will be illuminated when no bleed air is supplied

Question 10

At what cabin differential pressure does the RAM AIR valve open?

Answer 10

1 PSI differential pressure or less

Question 11

What does an amber FAULT light in the HOT AIR pushbutton indicate?

Answer 11

Duct overheat - the Hot Air and Trim Air valves close automatically

Question 12

When performing the PRELIMINARY FLIGHT DECK PREPARATION, what is the minimum Battery Voltage?

Answer 12

25.5 Volts

Question 13

When performing the FLIGHT DECK PREPARATION, what are we looking for on the ELEC panel BAT check?

Answer 13

A. ECAM ELEC page - select
B. BAT 1 and 2 - OFF then ON
C. Check BATT current is <60 amps after 10 seconds and continues to decrease

Question 14

What does an IDG FAULT light indicate?

Answer 14

A. Oil pressure low (inhibited when N2 <14%)
B. Oil outlet temperature overheat
C. Light is inhibited when IDG is disconnected

Question 15

How can an IDG be reset?

Answer 15

On the ground by maintenance

Question 16

What are the 3 times the batteries are connected to the BATTERY BUS?

Answer 16

A. APU start
B. Battery charging
C. AC BUS 1 and 2 not powered and airspeed below 100 knots

Question 17

What will cause a FUEL MODE SEL FAULT light?

Answer 17

A. Failure of the AUTO mode

B. Center tank contains more than 550 lbs and either main tank has less than 11,000 lbs

Question 18

How is the IDG cooled?

Answer 18

By fuel from the HP fuel pump drawn in from the fuel manifold and then returned to its respective outer tank. When full, the outer tank spills over to the inner tank

Question 19

What does an amber FAULT light in the FUEL PUMP pushbutton indicate?

Answer 19

Low fuel delivery pressure

Question 20

What does the REFUEL message on the ECAM indicate?

Answer 20

The refueling control panel door is not closed

Question 21

What does an amber boxed ECAM FOB indicate?

Answer 21

Some fuel is unusable

Question 22

Where are the engine fire loops installed?

Answer 22

A. Pylon nacelle
B. Engine core
C. Fan section

Question 23

What does an amber DISCH light mean?

Answer 23

The fire extinguisher bottle has lost its pressure

Question 24

What occurs when you press the TEST pushbutton on the ENGINE FIRE panel?

Answer 24

A. CRC sounds
B. 7 lights:
- MASTER WARN lights flash (2)
- ENGINE FIRE pb illuminates red (1)
- SQUIB and DISCH lights illuminate (2)
- ECAM FIRE WARNING (1)
- FIRE light on the ENG panel illuminates (1)

Question 25

Does the APU fire extinguisher automatically discharge if a fire is detected on the ground?

Answer 25

Yes. The APU will automatically shutdown and the APU fire extinguisher will discharge

Question 26

What does the CARGO HEAT HOT AIR amber FAULT light indicate ?

Answer 26

Duct overheat

Question 27

How many fire extinguishers are provided in the cargo compartments?

Answer 27

A. 1 bottle, which can be discharged to either compartment

B. 2 bottles, which can be discharged to either compartment. 205 minute discharge requirement for ETOPS

Question 28

How many controllers are in the pressurization system?

Answer 28

2, only one is used at a time and they swap roles after each landing

Question 29

What does the red FAULT light on the RAT and EMER GEN pushbutton indicate?

Answer 29

Loss of power to AC BUS 1 and 2 and the emergency generator is not supplying power

Question 30

How do you disconnect the A/THR for the remainder of the flight?

Answer 30

Press and hold the Instinctive Disconnect Pushbutton for 15 seconds

Question 31

How to regain normal A/THR when in TOGA LK or THR LK?

Answer 31

A. Move thrust levers to the TOGA detent
B. Press the Instinctive Disconnect button
C. Return thrust levers to CL detent
D. Push A/THR pushbutton to engage A/THR

Question 32

What are 3 ways to disconnect the A/THR?

Answer 32

A. Instinctive Disconnect buttons
B. Thrust levers to IDLE
C. A/THR pushbutton

Question 33

How many fire extinguishers are provided for each engine?

Answer 33

2