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Systems Exam Flashcards

1
Q

A temperature of each aircraft zone is optimized by means of a ???

A

A TRIM AIR valve

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2
Q

Under what conditions should the pack flow controller be set to LOW?

A

With a low passenger load to reduce bleed air demand and improve fuel efficiency

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3
Q

The PACK FLOW controller is set to NORM and yet the ECAM display shows PACK FLOW to be high. How is this possible?

A

HI flow is automatically selected regardless of PACK FLOW selector position because air is only being supplied by the APU

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4
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The safety valve protects the aircraft against?

A

Excessive differential pressure in the cabin

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5
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In AUTO, the cabin differential pressure is normally controlled by?

A

The OUTFLOW valve

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6
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On the ground the cabin should be?

A

Depressurized

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7
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The LDG ELEV HAS BEEN SET MANUALLY. What is the value?

A

6000 ft

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8
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As you can see, cabin pressure control is manual. You want to descend from FL350 to FL310. What is your target CABIN ALT?

A

5300 ft

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9
Q

By moving the MAN V/S CTL to this position?

A

The cabin altitude is raised by opening the outflow valve

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10
Q

For the aircraft to be in this normal operation, open circuit configuration, what conditions must be satisfied?

A

The aircraft must be on the ground with the thrust levers not at T/O

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11
Q

With both the BLOWER and EXTRACT pb sw in OVRD, what happens to the ventilation system?

A

The system goes into intermediate configuration and the blower fan stops

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12
Q

This aircraft is following a track of 140

A

False (HDG 140)

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13
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Have a look at the FMA. The functions are displayed in green on the first line are?

A

All in active mode as they are on the first line and GREEN

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14
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Have a look at the FMA. The blue LOC is an armed mode

A

True

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15
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A/THR in blue means it is Armed. Why is there a white box around it?

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The A/THR has only become armed within the last 10 seconds and the box is to draw attention to the change.

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16
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A/THR in white means it is?

A

Active

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17
Q

You notice that some waypoints have a small triangle after the name. What does it mean?

A

It means this point has to be overflown

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18
Q

Why is the word DECELERATE on the FMA

A

The aircraft has passed the computed ideal descent point

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19
Q

How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?

A

Use the Mech pb sw on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn

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20
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In this example what does the white SEL light mean?

A

It is an indication that both RMP 1 and RMP2 are being used to tune VHF 2

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21
Q

In case of RMP 2 failure, VHF 2 is lost

A

False

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22
Q

The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty

A

False

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23
Q

If the battery voltages are below minimum how do you charge them?

A

I have to switch the external power on and check that BAT pbs are on

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24
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What is the meaning of the green AVAIL light?

A

External Power is plugged in, you must push the EXT PWR pb to connect it

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25
Q

Both batteries are now charged by the external power unit. Approximately how long does the charging process take?

A

20 minutes

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26
Q

Having started the APU, how can you get the APU generator to power the electrical system?

A

By pushing the EXT PWR pb thus disconnecting the external power

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27
Q

Take a look at the ECAM. Now that the IDG oil temperature has cooled, the IDG can be reconnected by pressing the IDG pb

A

False

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28
Q

You notice the red FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton. How do you interpret this indication?

A

The EMER GEN is not yet supplying the system

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29
Q

You want to open the cabin door, whilst lifting the control handle the white light illuminates. What does this mean?

A

The slide is still armed

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30
Q

There is no other way of deploying the overwing escape slide if it fails to deploy automatically on opening the emergency exit.

A

False

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31
Q

If the oxygen masks fail to deploy automatically how else can they be deployed?

A

The can be deployed by pressing the MASK MAN ON pb on the Overhead Panel

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32
Q

Can the APU FIRE test be performed using battery power only?

A

Yes

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33
Q

According to these indications…. Amber “ENG 1 LOOP B”

A

One fire detection loop has failed FIRE detection for both engines is still available

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34
Q

Which control surfaces are used for the mechanical backup?

A

THS and rudder

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35
Q

What does a white cross indicate? (PFD)

A

It is an indicator for the sidestick deflections during the flight control check

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36
Q

In Normal Law, if one sidestick is rapidly pulled fully back, can the aircraft’s maximum allowable “G” load be exceeded?

A

No. The load factor limitation overrides sidestick commands to avoid excessive “G” loads

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37
Q

In Normal Law, what is the maximum bank angle you can reach with the sidestick fully deflected?

A

67 degrees

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38
Q

According to these indications, which flight control law is active? Looks normal???

A

Normal Law

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39
Q

According to these indications, which flight control law is active?
“Amber x x on PFD”

A

Alternate Law

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40
Q

According to these indications, which flight control law is active?
Amber “USE MAN PITCH TRIM”

A

Direct Law

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41
Q

According to these indications, which flight control law is active?
Red “MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY”

A

Mechanical Back Up

42
Q

Observe the PFD.

Without any sidestick inputs….

A

The aircraft’s attitude will stay constant

43
Q

According to these indications, if the sidestick is held at full back position… (At stall speed 120 kts)

A

The High Angle Of Attack protection will override the sidestick input. The pitch will be lowered to maintain 120 kts

44
Q

In Normal Law, is there a maximum pitch attitude?

A

(“A”) (yellow line on PFD)

Yes, indicated by the green dashes

45
Q

How do you interpret the amber crosses on the PFD?

“Amber x x in the bank angle scale”

A

The bank angle protection is lost

46
Q

Let’s assume the FO presses his take over pb and releases it after more than 40 secs….

A

The Capt’s sidestick is de-activated unless he presses his take over pb

47
Q

With either AP engaged, which statement is true?

A

Both sidesticks are locked in neutral position. By applying a certain force, the lock can be overridden and the AP is disengaged

48
Q

According to this indication, only the Center Tank Pumps are feeding the engines.
(No idea what I’m looking at)

A

True

49
Q

What does an amber line across the last two digits of the fuel quantity mean?

A

The Fuel Quantity Indication is innaccurate

50
Q

After engine shutdown, what are your actions to close the fuel transfer valves?

A

No action is required. The valves will close automatically during the next refueling

51
Q

The message OUTER TK FUEL XFRD appears in the MEMO. What does it mean?

A

Fuel is transferred from the outer tank to the inner tank

52
Q

Why do the center tank pumps switch off automatically when the slats are extended for take-off?

A

To ensure the wing tanks are used for take-off

53
Q

You have started engine 2 during pushback, but the PTU has not operated to pressurize the GREEN hydraulic system. Why not?

A

The PTU will not operate until the second engine has been started

54
Q

How is the RAT deployed to power the BLUE system?

A

By lifting the cover and pressing the RAT MAN ON pb

55
Q

During start up, when is the BLUD hydraulic system pressurized?

A

Automatically after first engine start

56
Q

On the hydraulic quantity indicator what does the amber level indicate?

A

The warning level

57
Q

With reference to the PTU, which statement is correct?

A

The PTU is bi-directional allowing the YELLOW and GREEN systems to pressurize each other

58
Q

If one engine anti-ice system fails, the second one takes over and provides anti-icing for both engines.

A

False

59
Q

In the event of an electrical power supply loss…

A

The engine anti-ice valves will open automatically, anti-icing is ensured

60
Q

Colorcoding on the EFIS screens: which color indicates that crew awareness is required?

A

Amber

61
Q

Colorcoding on the EFIS screens: which color indicates that there is immediate action required?

A

Red

62
Q

What does a pulsing green parameter indicate?

A

An ADVISORY, the parameter is about to reach a limit

63
Q

On the bottom of the STATUS page, what does the green arrow mean?

A

It means there is more information to be seen

64
Q

The upper ECAM DU has failed. you want to see the DOOR/OXY page. How can you see it?

A

You have to press and hold the DOOR pb on the ECP

65
Q

What is the actual speed?

yellow line on A/S indicator

A

204 kt

66
Q

Above what speed can the slats be safely retracted?

Green S

A

191 kt

67
Q

What is the meaning of 9000 in blue at the top of the altitude scale?

A

It marks the FCU selected altitude in case of a go-around

68
Q

What is the actual V/S

A

500 ft/min in descent

69
Q

What is the actual heading?

Yellow line

A

148

70
Q

What is the selected heading?

Blue carrot

A

069

71
Q

What is the actual aircraft track?

Green diamond

A

156

72
Q

Which of the following statements is true?

Green FPA on blue background

A

The Flight Path Vector is displayed, the flight path angle is about five degrees nose up

73
Q

Which of the following statements is true?

Top right ND hdg/time

A

The track to the next waypoint PAS is 108, it will be overflown at 14:30

74
Q

What does this NW STRG DISC memo indicate to you?
(PARK BRK
NW STRG
DISC) Green

A

The nose wheel steering has been disconnected by ground personnel

75
Q

During push back you start engine 2. You observe the NW STRG DISC memo has changed to amber. Why?

A

The memo has become amber because one engine is running

76
Q

There are two triangles for each gear on the ECAM WHEEL page. What do they represent?

A

Each triangle represents the position detected by one of the two computer systems

77
Q

What is meant by the red triangle on the nose gear indication?

A

Only one system has detected the nose gear down and locked, the other has detected it unlocked

78
Q

How do you interpret the green arc shown here over a wheel indication?

A

It marks the hottest brake with a temperature of more than 100 degrees Celsius

79
Q

You perform a landing with AUTO/BRK set to MED. After touch down what triggers the AUTO/BRK?

A

The AUTO/BRK system is triggered when the spoilers deploy

80
Q

During your walk-around, you see that one light needs a new bulb. What is its name?
(Nose Gear mounted light pointed straight ahead)

A

Taxi light

81
Q

The STROBE light selector is set to AUTO. In this position, when do the strobe lights stop flashing?

A

When the aircraft touches down.

82
Q

IR alignment has counted down to one minute and the ALIGN lights are flashing. Why is this?

A

It is an indication that alignment has stopped as the present position data has not been entered

83
Q

From these screens, can the Captain and F/O monitor each other’s ILS indication?

A

Yes, but they must have ILS selected on their own ROSE NAV selector

84
Q

This radar display is in MAP mode. What do the colors represent?

A 
Black = water
Green = land
Yellow = buildings etc.
85
Q

According to these indications, which source is supplying the bleed air?
(APU BLEED ON all else looks un-interesting)

A

The engines are running, the APU is supplying bleed air

86
Q

The APU is now switched off. Why do you still have the APU AVAIL indications?

A

The APU will run for 2 minutes to cool down because you have been using the APU bleed

87
Q

According to the ECAM APU page indications…

Bleed 35 psi, APU GEN 0 percent

A

The APU is running and available. It is providing bleed air only

88
Q

If you have an APU fire which statement is correct?

A

On the ground, an APU EMER shut down will occur and the APU fire bottle will be discharged automatically

89
Q

You notice that the APU N won’t increase anymore. Which statement is true

A

An APU AUTO SHUT DOWN will occur

90
Q

What does a white slide indication mean?

A

The slide is armed

91
Q

Given this situation, if somebody was to open the left forward door from the outside the slide would not be deployed.

A

True

92
Q

According to these indications…

Amber Cabin, Amber Cargo

A

The left forward cabin door and the forward cargo door are unlocked

93
Q

Take-off can be performed using which power settings?

A

FLEX/MCT and TO/GA

94
Q

You are about to perform a take-off. You have not inserted a FLEX temperature. Can you still take-off?

A

Yes, but only using the TO/GA detent

95
Q

During the automatic start sequence of ENG 2, you notice that only igniter B is powered. Is this normal?

A

Yes, igniters are used alternatively for engine start, in this case B

96
Q

You are performing a take-off with the thrust levers in the FLEX position. Is A/THR now active?
(ECAM TO INHIBIT)

A

No

97
Q

After take-off the A/THR will not become active until…

A

The thrust levers are placed in the CLIMB position.

98
Q

A few seconds after selecting reverse, the amber REV indication changes to green. What does this mean?

A

The reversers are now fully deployed

99
Q

During engine start the amber FAULT light on the ENG panel illuminates. This indicates…

A

That there is a failure in the automatic start sequence

100
Q

You deployed the cabin masks. What is their effective time of use, once activated?

A

15 minutes

Frontier Airlines (5 decks)

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