Tech interview questions Flashcards
When is the energy warning inhibited?
F - Flaps 1 or 0
A - Alpha Floor
T - TOGA
G - GPWS alert
R - Dual RA failure
A - Altitude above 2000’ RA and below 100’ RA
N - Normal law not active
Function of the FADEC
S - Start sequencing
E - Engine limits based on TLA
M - Metering
I - Indications
When are PWS alerts inhibited?
- During Takeoff above 100 knots until 50ft AGL during
- During approach from 50ft. until 60kts.
What is available in the cockpit during Emer Electrical Configuration?
RMP 1
What are the 8 phases of flights for the MCDU and when does it transition?
Preflight - engine start
Takeoff - TO power
Climb - Accel Alt
Cruise - TOC
Descent - descent within 200nm from destination
Approach - when APPR armed or decel point
GA - TOGA
Done - on ground for 30 seconds, engines shutdown
How long does the Battery last on ADRIU 1?
40-45 minutes
If during engine start with p. brake on, the ac starts to move, what are the actions?
Release the P. Brake handle to restore norm braking with pedals
When does autoskid stop?
20 knots
If on the alt braking sys, what is required in order to maintain Anti-Skid?
1 channel of the BSCU
If simul failures occur, how will they be presented to the crew?
Level 3 warning first
Level 2, then Level 1
When does the AC leave A. FLOOR and what does the FMA change to?
Reaching lower AoA
TOGA LK
When does the Landing memo appear and disappear?
<2000 agl
GA if not above 2200 =>appears <800 during appr
Disappears at 80 kts
When does the FADEC command a higher engine idle?
Bleed demands
App Config
High Engine or IDG temps
If LGCIU 1 fails, will the lights still work?
Yes, as long as it is still powered
What will cause a Fire Warning?
Both loops A and B send fire signal
One loop sends signal and other has failed
Breaks occur in both loops within 5 s of each other
Test performed
If the STS pb is pressed with no Status, what is displayed?
NORMAL
for 5 seconds
When would you perform quick alignment of the ADIRS and how long does it take?
If the FMGC position is >5nm off
30 seconds
Max NW/S with tiller
75 degrees of cntr
How would the A/THR be disconnected for the remainder of the flight
Press and hold the A/THR disc for 15 seconds.
You lost A. FLOOR.
Can not restore
How can the crew verify the parking brake is set
ECAM PARKING BRK
Triple indicator
When to abort an AUTO start?
L - Loss of upper and/or lower screen
E - Loss of Electrical power
E - ECAM mesage
T - Tailpipe fire
What would prevent the wx display on the ND?
Mode selector in PLAN
TERR ON
What is the function of the 2 LGCIUs?
O - Operation
S - Sequencing
I - Indications for LD GR
M - Monitoring
S - Signals On ground or In flight
When will the auto retration system op?
CONF 1+F
210 knts
auto retract to 0
In order to reduce the bounce severity at landing in the case of an inappropriate thrust lever handling during flare, ground spoilers are also partially deployed, when…
Ground spoilers armed
Both mains on grd
both levers at or below CLB
What effect does setting the p. brake have on other braking modes?
All other braking modes deactivated and anti-skid is deactivated
When does auto pitch trim freeze?
Manual pitch trim order from pilot
<50ft
load factor <0.5
High Speed Protection
What does illumination of the ATC fail indicate?
Only the selected transponder has failed
What is the signif of selecting the NAV key on the RMP?
The FMGS cannot auto-tune
RMP controls VOR/ILS
NAV key on RMP has no effect
Normal radio comm is avail
When useing the rudder pedals for steering, when does the steering angle begin to reduce?
Reduces at 40kts until 0 at 140kts
Can you takeoff with HOT brakes?
Yes, IF ECAM during TO roll at pilot’s discretion.
Delay retraction until cooled.
What the systems downstream of the hydraulic priority valve for the GREEN system?
Landing Gear
Slats AND Flaps
Info from ILS 1 is displayed where?
CA PFD
FO ND
What happens when you press the FIRE pb?
8 items
Silences the aural fire warning
Arms the squibs
Closes the hydraulic fire shut off valve
Closes the low pressure fuel valve
Deactivates the IDG
Closes the pack flow control valve
Closes the engine bleed valve
Cuts off FADEC power supply
When will grnd spoilers ALWAYS deploy?
At least 1 lever to IDLE REV
How is appr idle different on the NEO?
CEO:
Flaps extended
NEO:
CONF 3 or FULL when LDG GR down
What happens with the A/skid and N/W STRG is switched OFF?
Loss of NWS
Braking on the YELLOW
A/SKID deactivated
When is A. FLOOR protection active
T.O. until 100 AGL on landing
What shoudl the pilot do to get out of THRUST LOCK?
Match the TLA with ENG output
When would you be in DIRECT LAW?
3 - Triple IR failure
2 - Dual RA failure
1 - L/G down in ALT
What happens when you disengage the A/THR with the pb?
Thrust lock, and single chime every 5 seconds
ENG Start FAULT light
H - HP fuel valve disagreement
A - Auto start abort
S - Start valve fault
What is the power source of the FADEC?
Alternator >10%
If ALT fails - AC elec power
When does the blue pump start?
After first engine start
When is a STATUS page displayed?
After failure on SD and all items cleared
Reappear when slats extended
What would occur if one SFCC failed?
Slats and Flaps half speed
What does the cooling indication mean on the E/WD for NEO?
Steady:
Auto dry cranking about to begin and timer indicates the time left until begins
Pulsing:
Auto dry crank in progress
What would occur if the A/skid & NW/S switch were selected OFF?
NW/S lost
Anti-skid deactived
YELLOW supplies brakes
Pros of landing FULL flaps
Reduced landing distance
Reduced Tailstrike risk
Better GA performance (20 only)
Faster Decel to Vapp
Slower Vapp
Easier on tire
If no hyd power is avail, what is the impact on the THS?
Requires GRN or YELLOW to function!
What are the Normal Law Protections?
B - Bank angle protection (=)
P - Pitch angle protection (=)
L - Load factor protection
A - Angle of attack protection (Alpha prot) S - Speed protection (=)
When is windshear detection functional?
1300 - 50 AGL (TO and landing)
CONF 1 or greater
What 3 things occur when the manual gear extension handle is turned?
- GREEN press removed
- Gear doors opened
- Uplocks released
What would cause a ADIRU fault?
Measure - inputted position error
Movement - off and on over 1 degree Lat or Long
Minute - 1 min left and still no position
Motion - AC moved during alignment
What should the pilot do to get out of TOGA LK?
Push the disconnect A/THR pbs and move the lever to the CL detent
Flashing amber ILS on PFD means…
APPR mode armed, and ILS pb not selected
When does continuous ignition automatically operate?
Flameout detection
Failure of EIU
Sun-idle or surge
Master switch cycled
Anti-ice on
Approach Idle
Max/FLEX power
What happens when you press the APU Fire pb?
8 items
Shuts down the APU
Silences the aural warning
Arms the squib
Closes the low-press fuel valve
Shuts off the APU fuel pump
Deactivates the APU Generator
Closes the APU bleed valve
Closes the X bleed valve
What warnings are NOT inhibited with the TO INHIBIT displayed?
A - APU fire
E - Engine fire
E - Eng failure
L - L+R Elev FAULT
F- FWC 1+2 FAULT
A - A/P OFF
C - CONFIG
E - Engine oil low press
When is the WX/TURB mode avail?
Range of 40 nm or less
What the systems downstream of the hydraulic priority valve for the YELLOW system?
Flaps
What is the thrust limiation with p. brake on
1.15 EPR
What is the thrust of the V2533?
32,500
When would you be in ALT LAW?
T - THS Jam
R - Multi Redundant system failures
A - Dual ADR (or IR) failure (OEB 48)
S - Sidestick failure
H - Dual Hydraulic Failure
What is the thrust of the V2527?
27,000
When does the engine bleed valves close?
A - APU Bleed ON
S – Start valved ON
O – Overpressure
L – Bleed Leak
O– Overheat
What would be the normal FMA ind during TO roll using TOGA on RWY without LOC?
MAN TOGA, SRS, A/THR (blue)
What the systems downstream of the hydraulic priority valve for the BLUE system?
Emergency Generator
Slats
What would be the normal FMA ind during TO roll using FLEX on RWY with LOC?
MAN FLX, SRS, RWY, A/THR (blue)
With the EWD on the lower screen, how do you get the SD info?
Press and hold the system buttons
Displayed for 30 seconds
What happens if 280kts and select gear down?
Safety valve inhibits hydraulics until 260 kts
What indication does the EWD provide for secondary failures?
*
What width is a narrow runway?
98ft
What does the boxed STS indicate on the EWD?
The STATUS page holds messages other than Canceled cautions
Flashes after engine shutdown to alert mx of other messages
If the FCU fails, what mode and dis range should be expected on the ND?
ROSE NAV and 80 nm
TOD and Continue Des arrow are displayed in blue and white, difference?
TOD - White (never armed)
Continue Descent - Blue = FINAL APP engagement, where final descent will begin automatically
White=FINAL APP will not engage
What happens when you press EXP?
Climbs at Green Dot
Descends at 340kts (M.80)
LO and MED ABRAKES decel rates
LOW:
4 seconds at 5.6ft/s/s
MED:
2 seconds at 9.8ft/s/s
What are the FAC Functions?
Y - Yaw control (damping, turn coordination, rudder limiter, and rudder trim)
A - Airspeed protection computation
(Alpha prot. High/Low limits, maneuver speed low speed limits PFD speed scale)
W - windshear protection
L - Low energy warning protection (speed, speed, speed)
What is the thrust of the V2524?
23,500
When is Alpha Floor inhibited?
100.6 - < 100 feet on approach / > M .6 (647-on, NEO, 321s)
N - Non-Normal Law
E - EIU (engine interface unit) fails
E - Engine-out and slats/flaps ext
D - N1 degraded mode
F - FAC and opposite SFCC fails
F - Both FCU failure
F - Both FMGCs fail
When are the Wing Tip Brakes engaged?
R - Runaway
O - Overspeed
A - Asymmetry
M – Movement (un-commanded)
When will the FADEC abort an auto start?
Hot Start
Stalled Start
No IGN
What information comes from ADR computers?
B - Baro Altitude
O - Overspeed
A - Angle of Attack
T - Temperature
S - Speed/ Mach
What does a FAULT on the ENG panel mean
Auto start ABORT
HP valve disagreement
What is the thrust of the PW1100?
27,000
Autobrakes LOW Decel rate
5.6 ft/s^2
When is RA TRK engaged?
30 feet after TO, it maintains your track vector on climb out
If there are any auto functions of the DMCs in the event of a failure, explain the auto logic
DMC 1 fails (or DMC 3 selected), DMC 2 drives the ECAM
What are the 6 steps for the obstacle driftdown?
- MCT
- A/THR OFF
- Notify ATC
- Decel to Green Dot
- Cruise FL
- ECAM actions
ELAC Functions
N - Normal Elevator, aileron, pitch and roll
A - Alternate Pitch
D - Direct pitch and roll
A - Abnormal attitude
A - Aileron Droop
A - Autopilot Orders
If during start, the ground crew reports a fuel leak…
CEO:
Run for 5 minutes, if stops…GO
NEO:
Abort
What are the limitations with a narrow runway?
May not:
inop NWS
inop one or more brakes
No Autoland
On the grnd, how can the A/THR be armed?
TOGA or FLEX
At least one FD ON
If icing conditions exist on ground, what is the run-up procedure for CEO and NEO?
CEO:
15 mins 50%
NEO:
30 mins 60%
The gnd spoilers retract:
When thrust set to idle after landing
When ONE lever above idle
After a rejected TO, when grnd spoilers DISARMED
Touch and GO, when one lever is advanced > 20 degrees
Explain what would happen if a pilot were to reach down and move the trim wheel in NORMAL LAW?
Can be turned manually
AP disconnects
What are the indic on the DU if a DMC has failed?
INVALID DATA
What information comes from the IR computers?
F - Flight path vector
A - Aircraft position
T - Track
H - Heading
A - Attitude
A - Acceleration
G - Ground Speed
What are the available approach strategies?
APP NAV - RNAV, VOR
FPA - LOC
Selected-Selected - Like FPA but selecting TRK
What is Alpha Lock?
inhibits flaps/slats from 1 to 0 at high AoA and low AS
What are the four sensors for the ADRs?
Pitot probes (3) Static Pressure Probes (6) AoA sensors (3) TAT probes (2)
What capabilities does the RADAR sys have?
Weather Avoidance
Turb detection
Terr Mapping
PWS
What does the Hydraulic Engine pump FAULT indicate?
P - Pump low pressure
O - Overheated Reservoir
L - Low reservoir quantity
L - Low reservoir air pressure
What does the Hydraulic Electric pump FAULT indicate?
P - Pump low pressure
O - Overheated Reservoir
L - Low reservoir quantity
L - Low reservoir air pressure
O - Overheated pump
When would perform a full alignment on the ADIRS and how long does it take?
First flight of day
Change of Flight Crew
GPS not available
except poor NAVAIR coverage
10 minutes
When are Speed Brakes inhibited?
S - SEC 1 and Sec 3 Failure
A - Alpha Prot or Alpha Floor
F - Flaps in configuration FULL (and configuration 3 for A321)
E - failure of one Elevator
T - TOGA on thrust levers
What types of failures are presented to the crew?
Independent - does not affect other systems
Primary
Secondary