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1
Q

The FADEC controls all but which of the following: (FM 8.70.10.1)
A. Engine limits.
B. Automatic and manual starting sequences.
C. Engine anti-ice.
D. Thrust reversing.

A

Engine anti-ice.

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2
Q

When the engines are running, the FADEC is powered by (FM 8.70.10.1)

A

Its own alternator.

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3
Q

During an automatic start, the FADEC automatically _______ the igniters at each start. (FM 8.70.10.4)

A

Alternates

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4
Q

During the automatic start sequence of ENG 1, you notice that only igniter A is powered. Is this normal? (FM 8.70.10.4)

A

Yes, igniters are used alternately for automatic engine start, in this case igniter A.

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5
Q

If the FADEC detects a non-normal condition during an automatic start with N2 below 50%, it (FM 8.70.10.5)

A

Aborts the start and auto-cranks the engine.

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6
Q

(319/320) When N2 increases to greater than ____ percent, the FADEC no longer monitors start parameters. (FM 8.70.10.5)

A

50

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7
Q

(NEO) When N2 increases to greater than ____ percent, the FADEC no longer monitors start parameters. (FM 8.70.10.6)

A

55

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8
Q

(319/320) The FADEC normal control mode meters fuel to maintain a reference (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

EPR

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9
Q

(319/320) The FADEC alternate control meters fuel to maintain a reference (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

N1

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10
Q

(319/320) If the EPR mode fails, the FADEC automatically reverts to the _____ mode. (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

N1

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11
Q

(319/320) Engine limit protections are NOT provided in the ____mode. (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

N1 unrated

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12
Q

(319/320) What protection is lost if the EPR mode fails? (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

Alpha floor protection.

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13
Q

Which is NOT a source of air for engine start? (FM 8.70.10.5)

A

PTU

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14
Q

During a manual start, _______ is not available. (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

Automatic abort

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15
Q

Verify a _________ bleed pressure indication during a manual start. (FM 8.70.10.9)

A

green

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16
Q

During a manual start, what function does the FADEC perform? (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

Provides ECAM start fault detection, however, automatic abort and crank capabilities are not available.

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17
Q

Which igniter(s) is/are used during a manual start? (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

Both A and B.

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18
Q

Why are both igniters powered during the ENG 1 start sequence shown on the graphic? (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

This is a manual start and both igniters are always used.

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19
Q

What does an illuminated ENG 1 FAULT light indicate on the Engine
Panel indicate? (FM 8.70.20.3)

A

Automatic aborted start.

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20
Q

Continuous ignition is selected manually by positioning ENG MODE selector to (FM 8.70.20.2)

A

IGN/START.

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21
Q

What action is required if continuous ignition is desired after engine
Start? (FM 8.70.20.2)

A

The ENG MODE selector must be cycled to NORM and then
back to IGN/START.

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22
Q

Continuous ignition is NOT automatically provided for which of the following conditions? (FM 8.70.20.3)

A

Turbulent air.

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23
Q

When is continuous ignition NOT automatically provided in flight? (FM 8.70.20.3)

A

Engine low oil pressure indicated.

24
Q

(NEO) Continuous ignition is automatically provided when (FM 8.70.20.4)

A

A thrust control malfunction is detected

25
Q

How should you cancel a “ENG THR LEVERS NOT SET“ caution during takeoff? (FM 8.70.10.11)

A

Advance the thrust levers to TO/GA.

26
Q

(NEO) Approach idle is selected inflight with _____ or _____ or when landing gear is down (FM 8.70.10.3)

A

CONF 3, FULL

27
Q

Which is NOT a position defined by a stop or detent? (FM 8.70.20.1)

28
Q

According to the graphic, what is the condition of ENG 1? (FM 8.70.20.5)

A

Reverser door is not stowed or is unlocked.

29
Q

The A/THR is armed on the ground by setting the thrust levers to ____ with at least one FD on. (FM 8.70.10.11)

A

FLX with a FLEX temperature entered in the FMGC

30
Q

The autothrust will not arm when the thrust levers are advanced for takeoff if both _____ are off. (FM 8.70.10.11)

31
Q

On the ground or inflight, autothrust arming is confirmed when A/THR is displayed in _____ in column 5 of the FMA, and the A/THR button is illuminated on the FCU. (FM 8.70.10.11)

32
Q

What does a blue A/THR FMA in column 5 of the FMA indicate? (FM 8.70.10.11)

A

Autothrust is armed

33
Q

How is the autothrust system engaged in flight? (FM 8.70.10.11)

A

Setting thrust levers in the engagement range with the autothrustsystem armed.

34
Q

With both engines running, the thrust levers are in the engagement range (FM 8.70.10.12)

A

When both thrust levers are just above idle but not above the CL detent.

35
Q

The engaged mode of the A/THR is displayed in _____ in column 1 of the FMA. (FM 8.70.10.12)

36
Q

An engaged autothrust system reverts to which mode when the flight directors and autopilots are selected off? (FM 8.40.10.12)

37
Q

The engagement range of the A/THR with one engine running is (FM 8.70.10.12)

A

Forward of IDLE detent to FLX/MCT detent.

38
Q

What action will NOT disconnect the autothrust system? (FM 8.70.10.12)

A

Flying the airplane into an ALPHA FLOOR condition.

39
Q

How can a change in thrust be avoided when disconnecting the A/THR system? (FM 8.70.10.12)

A

Matching the lever to existing power setting before disconnecting.

40
Q

Holding an autothrust disconnect button for more than ___ seconds will cause a loss of ALPHA FLOOR protection for the remainder of the flight. (FM 8.70.10.12)

41
Q

The autothrust system can be disconnected by (FM 8.70.10.12)

A

Positioning both thrust levers to the idle stop.

42
Q

Thrust lock is caused by (FM 8.70.10.13)

A

Failure of the A/THR system.

43
Q

After recovery from an alpha floor engagement, when angle of attack is reduced, _____ (surrounded by an amber box) is annunciated in green on the FMA (FM 8.70.10.13)

44
Q

How can thrust control be regained after a TOGA LK condition? (FM 8.70.10.13)

A

Disconnecting the autothrust system.

45
Q

The A/THR RETARD mode is only available during a/an ______ landing. (FM 8.70.10.14)

46
Q

According to the graphic, what is the condition of the engines? (FM 8.70.20.5)

A

Reverser doors are not stowed or are unlocked.

47
Q

The majority of the APU system logic is controlled by the (FM 8.70.30.1)

A

Electronic Control Box (ECB).

48
Q

Which statement best describes the APU during the starting process? (FM 8.70.30.1)

A

Is completely automatic once initiated.

49
Q

While preflighting with the APU running, you hear a horn in the nosewheel well. This may indicate (FM 8.70.30.1)

A

An APU fire.

50
Q

During the initial flight deck preparation you notice an
illuminated APU MASTER switch FAULT light. What does this indicate? (FM 8.70.40.1)

A

APU has shut down automatically.

51
Q

Fuel is normally supplied to the APU from (FM 8.70.30.1)

A

The left fuel feed line.

52
Q

APU may be started by using normal electrics up to (FM 1.30.13)

A

39,000 feet.

53
Q

When the APU MASTER switch is selected OFF, the APU may continue to run for up to ____ minute(s) to cool before shutdown (FM 8.70.30.2)

54
Q

The APU MASTER switch FAULT light illuminates amber when (FM 8.70.40.1)

A

An APU automatic shutdown occurs.

55
Q

An APU auto shutdown occurs and an APU MASTER switch FAULT light illuminates amber for which of the following? (FM 8.70.40.1)

A

APU overspeed or underspeed.

56
Q

What pilot actions are required for an APU fire on the ground? (FM 8.80.10.1)

A

Follow ECAM procedure. APU auto shutdown and fire extinguishing is automatic.

United A320 (19 decks)

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