SPV Flashcards
You see a flashing amber OPEN light next to the cockpit door switch (and aural alarm). What does this mean?
Someone in cabin has started the emergency access procedure
With emergency exit light in the ARM position, what causes the emergency lighting system to illuminate?
Exit signs/overhead emergency/floor proximity lights illuminate with loss of electric power
Exit signs only with excessive cabin alt
Exit signs illuminate when LG extends if the NO SMOKING switch is in AUTO
With the STROBE sw in AUTO, when will the strobe lights operate?
They come on automatically with Weight Off Wheels
With LAND switches OFF, what is the status of the landing lights?
Lights are extended but OFF
Which lights illuminate with the EMER EXIT LT selected ON?
Overhead emergency
EXIT lights
Floor proximity emergency escape path
Note: internal battery’s (EPSUs) are not charged in this position and may only last 10 min)
What happens to the nosewheel response to tiller input as gs increases?
Deflection response is reduced as speed increases
What does a FAULT light in the TERR PB mean?
1) terrain detection function failure
2) basic modes 1-5 still operational
What will occur if TERR PB is selected OFF?
Inhibits the database terrain detection function and keeps basic GPWS modes 1-5 operable
What does GPWS SYS FAULT light indicate?
Basic GPWS Mode 1-5 malfunction
What is inhibited when the GS MODE PB is selected OFF?
Mode 5 Glideslope mode (“glideslope” aural) is inhibited
What will occur if you select the FLAP MODE PB OFF?
Flap mode 4 “TOO LOW FLAPS” is inhibited to avoid nuisance warnings when landing with reduced flap setting
What occurs when LDG 3 FLAP PB is selected ON?
Flap mode 4 “TOO LOW FLAPS” is inhibited when FLAPS CONF 3 is selected. In this case, the ECAM LDG MEMO displays “FLAPS…3” instead of “FLAPS FULL”
Do we receive an ECAM message when the SMOKE light illuminated and aural alert annunciate?
No, system is aftermarket and has no suppression or ECAM alert
What does the RACK POWER SMOKE light and associated aural alert indicate?
Smoke detected in the aft avionics rack
If the SMOKE light in the RACK POWER illuminated and the associated aural alert is present, what would you expect to see on the associated ECAM?
Nothing
If an emergency access is initiated how much time do you have to select LOCK in order to prevent unauthorized access?
Select LOCK within 30 sec to deny entry
That locks the cockpit for 5 mins
Which cockpit lighting is available on battery power only?
The RH (FO) dome light The CAPT flood lights
With the EMER EXIT LT set to ARM when will the overhead emergency lights illuminate?
Loss of normal electrical power
With the EMER EXIT LT set to ARM, when will the EXIT SIGNS illuminate?
1) loss of normal electrical power
2) excessive cabin alt
3) with NO SMOKING sign in AUTO, they come on with LG down
With the EVAC switch in the CAPT position and an alert activated from the CABIN, what indications would be present in the cockpit?
1) cockpit horn sounds for 3 sec
2) CAPT sw: if activated from the cabin, the signal will only be apparent in the flight deck and will only sound in the fight deck for 3 sec
The lights in the EMER switch flash and you hear 3 long buzzers sound in the flight deck. What does this indicate?
An emergency call has been made from the cabin to the flight deck.
Which button should be used to communicate with the cabin in an emergency?
EMER CALL button
What happens when you press MECH PB?
COCKPIT CALL illuminates down below and a horn sounds as long as button is held
When are the CVR and FDR energized with the RCRD GND CTL PB in AUTO (extinguished)
AUTO:
On ground: 5 min after electrical power to the aircraft or after engine start
Stops automatically 5 mins after engine shutdown
In flight: continuously
When does a flashing amber CALL light indicate?
Incoming call detected from SATCOM system
What does a flashing ATC MSG indicate?
ATC message received by CPDLC
If a CPDLC message is too long to display on one screen, which button is selected to view the next page of the message?
PGE +/- button on the RH side of the display
What is the primary difference on the engine warning display (EWD) as associated with the engine monitoring on the NEO Pratt n Whitney engines?
N1 replaces EPR (top of display) as primary engine parameter
Due to improved stall margins on the PW1000G, logic for the automatic selection of continuous ignition is changed
Unlike CEO engines , the following DO NOT trigger cont ignition
- engine A/I
- TOGA or FLX thrust
- approach idle (flaps >0)
T or F
With the use of DUAL COOLING is it acceptable to start both PW 1100G engines simultaneously?
False
Airborne traffic situational awareness (ATSAW) utilizes what technology to provide enhanced traffic awareness?
ADS-B in/ADS B out
Turbulence detection has been extended to ___mi and is indicated in ___ on the ND with the enhanced “Hazard V2” weather radar
60 / magenta
The soft go around function automatically adapts the thrust to maintain approx what rate of climb?
2000 FPM
To initiate soft Go around pilot should move the thrust levers to:
TOGA initially then back to FLX/MCT detent
What is the position of the Pack Flow Control valves when the APU BLEED is on?
High flow is provided if the APU is supplying bleed air(and in single pack operation regardless of selector position)
What happens to the ENG BLEED valves when the APU BLEED valve opens?
They close
Regardless of sw position, what pack flow is provided during single pack operations?
High
What is indicated by a FAULT light in the HOT AIR PB
Duct overheat
If the APU BLEED VALVE is open and the X BLEED selector is in AUTO, what is the position of the X BLEED valve?
Open
With the LDG ELEV selector in auto, how is the LDG elev set?
FMGC database
What does the FAULT light in the MODE SEL switch indicate? (CABIN PRESS PANEL)
Both CAB PR systems have failed
What happens to the ventilation system when either the BLOWER or EXTRACT PB are selected to OVRD?
Air is added to the ventilation air from the air conditioning system
What happens when the DITCHING PB is selected ON?
Closes the inlets and valves below the “water line”
With both ENGs running, APU supplying bleed air, and the X BLEED sw in AUTO, what is the position of the X BLEED valve?
X BLEED OPEN
ENG 1/2 VALVE CLOSED
On takeoff what speed does SRS command with both engines operating?
V2+10
On takeoff what speed does SRS command of an engine failure is detected?
V2 or current speed, whatever is greater but not more than V2+15
When does the airplane exit SRS Mode?
Automatically at acceleration alt or when another vertical mode is selected
With V/S active what would happen if you select a higher speed?
Thrust will increase (up to CLB if needed) until the selected speed is attained. Then the thrust will reduce to maintain selected speed
Based on the PFD shown, what thrust is being commanded? (Speed selected is below indicated in a descent)
Thrust at idle since speed selected is below indicated in a descent
During a normal takeoff when will the A/THR become engaged?
After the thrust lever is moved to the CLB detent
In a managed climb, what FMA changes will occur if you pull HDG?
NAV Mode will change to HDG, CLB Mode will change to OP CLB
In a managed descent what FMA changes will occur if you pull HDG?
NAV Mode will change to HDG
DES Mode will change to V/S
THR Mode will change to SPEED
During an ILS apch, at approx what alt will the LOC/GS indication change to LAND on the FMA and what does that mean?
Below 400’ RA
LAND means LOC and GS are locked, no action on the FCU will disengage the LAND mode FLARE and ROLLOUT modes will successively engage
During an automand when do expect the FMA FLARE indication to appear?
40’ RA
During an auto land, with the FMA FLARE displayed, what actions are occurring with the autopilot and autothrust?
A/P aligns yaw axis with runway centerline and flares in pitch
AT reduced thrust to idle if engaged
During autoland what does ROLL OUT mean?
The AP is guiding the aircraft along the runway centerline
The yaw bar is displayed on the PFD
What are 3 ways you can disconnect auto thrust?
1) press AUTOTHRUST INSTINCTIVE DISCONNECT PB
2) move both thrust levers to IDLE
3) push A/THR PB on FCU (this causes thrust lock)
In level flight with thrust levers in the CL detent, what will happen to the thrust of you press the instinctive disconnect PB?
Thrust will go to CL to match actual lever position
What does THR LK mean?
Thrust is fixed at current setting
To fix: move thrust levers
How do you get out of THR LK?
Move the thrust levers
What triggers A.FLOOR protection to engage?
- a predetermined AOA
- A/THR will command TOGA thrust regardless of TL position
When the A.FLOOR mode triggers what does A/THR command?
TOGA
What does TOGA LK mean?
TOGA thrust is still being commanded after alpha floor triggering cond no longer met
How do you get out of TOGA LK?
Disconnect A/THR
During a go around what FMA indications will confirm that the a/c has entered GA phase?
MAN TOGA, SRS
The aircraft is in normal law and autothrust is off. Is ALPHA FLOOR available?
Yes
When the aircraft leaves A.FLOOR what FMA changes will occur?
A. FLOOR changes to TOGA LK
If AC bus 1 fails, will the AC ESS BUS remain powered?
Yes
If AC bus 1 fails, what bus supplies AC ESS BUS?
Ac BUS 2
What is indicated by a FAULT LT in the GEN PB?
ASSOCIATED GCU trips
In line contractor opens (except if GEN PB is selected OFF)
What does a BATT OFF LT represent?
1) batt charger limiter is not operating
2) OFF LT illuminates if DC BATT bus is powered
3) hot buses remain powered
What does the green EXT PWR AVAIL light indicate
Ext power is connected
Goes out when ON is illuminated or EXT power is pulled
What does the blue EXT PWR ON light mean?
Ext power is available and powering the plane
What does the battery charger limiter automatically control (when bat 1&2 are selected ON)
Connect or disconnect the corresponding battery to the DC BAT BUS (closes or opens the battery line contractor)
What does a batt FAULT light mean?
Charging current for battery outside limits, so the contractor opens. Amber light and EICAM caution
What does the Ac ESS FEED FAULT light represent?
AC ESS BUS not powered
What does FAULT light in IDG 2 PB mean?
High oil temp or low oil press
During a 1 eng taxi,
Which gen is powering AC BUS 1?
Gen 1
During a one eng taxi which GEN is powering AC BUS 2?
APU (bus the bus tie)
Gen 1 ON
Gen 2 OFF
EXT PWR ON
What electrical sources are powering AC BUS 1 and 2?
GEN 1 - AC BUS 1
EXT PWR - AC BUS 2
What does the smoke light in the GEN 1 LINE PB mean?
Smoke detected in the avionics vent duct
What happens when the GEN 1 LINE PB is selected OFF?
GEN 1 contactor opens
AC BUS 1 channel supplied from GEN 2 through the BTC
Separate circuit is energized from GEN 1 to supply power to one fuel pump on each main tank
What does RAT & EMER GEN FAULT mean?
EMERGENCY GEN is not supplying power when AC BUS 1 & 2 are not powered
With the RAT MAN ON switch in auto, what will cause the RAT to deploy?
AC BUS 1&2 not supplied and greater than 100kts
What will happen if you press the RED guarded MAN ON PB?
Manual RAT extension, even on the ground
Which hydraulic system is pressurized by deployment of the RAT?
Blue
How long does it take for the EMER GEN to couple after RAT deployment?
Approx 8 sec
What automatically occurs if you have an APU Fire on the ground?
Auto shutdown and extinguisher activation