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- The engine generators and APU generator are rated at _____ KVA maximum continuous load.
A. 45
B. 50
C. 90
D. 200
A. 45
B. 50
C. 90
D. 200
C
The normal priority for supplying electrical power to the AC buses is
A. external power, engine generators, APU
B. APU, external power, engine generators
C. engine generators, external power, APU
D. engine generators, RAT generator, batteries
A. external power, engine generators, APU
B. APU, external power, engine generators
C. engine generators, external power, APU
D. engine generators, RAT generator, batteries
C
- The BATTERY BUS is normally powered by:
A. DC ESS bus.
B. DC bus 1 through a DC tie contactor.
C. DC bus 2 through a DC tie control relay.
D. DC ESS SHEd bus
A. DC ESS bus.
B. DC bus 1 through a DC tie contactor.
C. DC bus 2 through a DC tie control relay.
D. DC ESS SHED bus.
B
With total AC power loss, and airspeed above 50 KTS, an inverter is connected to the HOT BATTERY
bus and supplies AC power to the:
A. AC ESS bus
B. AC SHED bus
C. AC bus 1
D. AC bus 2
A. AC ESS bus
B. AC SHED bus
C. AC bus 1
D. AC bus 2
A
- An AC ESS FEED switch located on the overhead panel shifts the power source for the AC ESS bus
from:
A. AC bus 2 to AC bus 1.
B. AC bus 1 to AC GRD/FLT bus.
C. AC bus 1 to AC bus 2.
D. AC BUS 2 to batteries via an inverter
A. AC bus 2 to AC bus 1.
B. AC bus 1 to AC GRD/FLT bus.
C. AC bus 1 to AC bus 2.
D. AC BUS 2 to batteries via an inverter
C
- When the aircraft airspeed is above 100 KTS, which AC bus can be powered by the emergency
generator?
A. AC bus 1
B. AC bus 2
C. AC ESS bus
D. AC GRD/FLT bus
A. AC bus 1
B. AC bus 2
C. AC ESS bus
D. AC GRD/FLT bus
C
- The FASTEN SEAT BELT, NO PED, and EXIT signs come on automatically when the cabin altitude exceeds ______ feet, regardless of the respective switch position.
A. 9,550
B. 10,000
C. 11,300
D. 14,000
A. 9,550
B. 10,000
C. 11,300
D. 14,000
C
- Do not press the IDG DISCONNECT switch for longer than approximately ___ seconds to prevent
damage to the disconnect mechanism.
A. 3 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 12 seconds
A. 3 seconds
B. 8 seconds
C. 10 seconds
D. 12 seconds
A
- The BAT pushbutton FAULT indication will illuminate when:
A. the battery voltage is low.
B. the charging current is outside its limits.
C. the battery voltage is high.
D. both BAT pushbuttons are selected OFF.
A. the battery voltage is low.
B. the charging current is outside its limits.
C. the battery voltage is high.
D. both BAT pushbuttons are selected OFF.
B
- If one generator exceeds 100% of its rated output:
A. all galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
B. the main galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
C. the main galley is shed automatically, but the aft galley is still powered.
D. the galley pushbutton FAULT light will illuminate.
A. all galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
B. the main galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
C. the main galley is shed automatically, but the aft galley is still powered.
D. the galley pushbutton FAULT light will illuminate.
D
- On the A319/320, when operating with a single engine-driven generator on the ground or a single
generator in flight :
A. all galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
B. the main galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
C. the main galley is shed automatically, but the aft galley is still powered.
D. the galley pushbutton FAULT light will illuminate.
A. all galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
B. the main galley buses and in-seat power supplies are shed automatically.
C. the main galley is shed automatically, but the aft galley is still powered.
D. the galley pushbutton FAULT light will illuminate.
B
- The RAT & EMER GEN indicator on the EMER ELEC PWR panel illuminates a red FAULT indication
when:
A. AC BUSES 1 & 2 are not powered and the emergency generator is not supplying electrical
power.
B. the AC ESS BUS is not powered and the emergency generator is not supplying electrical power.
C. the RAT has been manually deployed using the RAT MAN ON pushbutton on the
HYDRAULIC panel and the emergency generator is not supplying electrical power.
D. the RAT has been manually deployed using the RAT MAN ON pushbutton on the
HYDRAULIC panel and the emergency generator is not supplying hydraulic power.
A. AC BUSES 1 & 2 are not powered and the emergency generator is not supplying electrical
power.
B. the AC ESS BUS is not powered and the emergency generator is not supplying electrical power.
C. the RAT has been manually deployed using the RAT MAN ON pushbutton on the
HYDRAULIC panel and the emergency generator is not supplying electrical power.
D. the RAT has been manually deployed using the RAT MAN ON pushbutton on the
HYDRAULIC panel and the emergency generator is not supplying hydraulic power.
A
- If avionics smoke is detected, when the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton on the EMER ELEC PWR panel is
selected OFF:
A. GEN 1 is completely isolated from the aircraft and the source of the smoke will be eliminated.
B. GEN 1 is completely isolated from the aircraft except for supplying the FADEC on each engine.
C. GEN 1 is completely isolated from the aircraft except for supplying one fuel pump in each wing
tank.
D. the GEN 1 load displayed on the ECAM ELEC page will read approximately 75% and the
source of the smoke may be eliminated.
A. GEN 1 is completely isolated from the aircraft and the source of the smoke will be eliminated.
B. GEN 1 is completely isolated from the aircraft except for supplying the FADEC on each engine.
C. GEN 1 is completely isolated from the aircraft except for supplying one fuel pump in each wing
tank.
D. the GEN 1 load displayed on the ECAM ELEC page will read approximately 75% and the
source of the smoke may be eliminated.
C
- The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) controls all of the following functions EXCEPT:
A. metering for optimal fuel efficiency.
B. start sequencing.
C. warning for exceeding an EGT limit warning after engine start. .
D. engine operating limits both in forward and reverse thrust.
A. metering for optimal fuel efficiency.
B. start sequencing.
C. warning for exceeding an EGT limit warning after engine start. .
D. engine operating limits both in forward and reverse thrust.
C
- FADEC computes the thrust rating limit based on
A. the gross weight and ambient air temperature.
B. the measured thrust lever angle.
C. the MCDU PERF or PROG page inputs.
D. pilot modification of the performance database.
A. the gross weight and ambient air temperature.
B. the measured thrust lever angle.
C. the MCDU PERF or PROG page inputs.
D. pilot modification of the performance database.
B
- Normally, FADEC is powered by:
A. a dedicated alternator independent of the aircraft electrical system.
B. aircraft power backed up by an emergency alternator in the event of an electrical failure.
C. its own inverter independent of the aircraft electrical system.
D. its own TRU independent of the aircraft electrical system.
A. a dedicated alternator independent of the aircraft electrical system.
B. aircraft power backed up by an emergency alternator in the event of an electrical failure.
C. its own inverter independent of the aircraft electrical system.
D. its own TRU independent of the aircraft electrical system.
A
- During an automatic start, FADEC will automatically abort the start in case of
A. hot start, start valve fault, no fuel flow.
B. hot start, no ignition, stalled start.
C. no ignition, no fuel flow, hot start.
D. no ignition, stalled start, no fuel flow.
A. hot start, start valve fault, no fuel flow.
B. hot start, no ignition, stalled start.
C. no ignition, no fuel flow, hot start.
D. no ignition, stalled start, no fuel flow.
B
- FADEC has three idle modes including:
A. flight idle, ground idle & reverse idle.
B. flight idle, modulated idle & reverse idle.
C. modulated idle, approach idle, reverse idle.
D. augmented idle, ground idle & reverse idle.
A. flight idle, ground idle & reverse idle.
B. flight idle, modulated idle & reverse idle.
C. modulated idle, approach idle, reverse idle.
D. augmented idle, ground idle & reverse idle.
C
- Automatic and manual starts are identical in all respects except pilot action is required to manually open
the start valve by selecting the ENG MAN START pushbutton ON.
A. True
B. False
A. True
B. False
B
- The ignition system :
A. consists of two rings of 16 igniters controlled by the HMU.
B. is manually initiated when the ENG MASTER switch is selected ON and automatically
terminated by FADEC at a predetermined N2 during normal engine starts.
C. consists of two independent circuits designated A & B which are alternated by FADEC at each
engine autostart.
D. provides automatic continuous ignition during automatic starts both in flight and on the ground.
A. consists of two rings of 16 igniters controlled by the HMU.
B. is manually initiated when the ENG MASTER switch is selected ON and automatically
terminated by FADEC at a predetermined N2 during normal engine starts.
C. consists of two independent circuits designated A & B which are alternated by FADEC at each
engine autostart.
D. provides automatic continuous ignition during automatic starts both in flight and on the ground.
C
- Thrust reverse deployment requires all the following EXCEPT:
A. at least one SEC detects deployment of the ground spoilers after touchdown.
B. a TLA reverse signal from at least one SEC.
C. left & right main gear compressed signal from the corresponding LGCIU.
D. one FADEC channel operating with its associated thrust lever reverse signal
A. at least one SEC detects deployment of the ground spoilers after touchdown.
B. a TLA reverse signal from at least one SEC.
C. left & right main gear compressed signal from the corresponding LGCIU.
D. one FADEC channel operating with its associated thrust lever reverse signal
A
- The thrust levers have:
A. 6 detents – TOGA, FLX, MCT, CLimb, IDLE, REVerse IDLE
B. 6 detents – TOGA, FLX/MCT, CLimb, IDLE, REVerse IDLE, MAX REVerse
C. 7 detents – TOGA, FLX, MCT, CLimb, IDLE, REVerse IDLE, MAX REVerse
D. 5 detents – TOGA, FLX/MCT, CLimb, IDLE, MAX REVerse
A. 6 detents – TOGA, FLX, MCT, CLimb, IDLE, REVerse IDLE
B. 6 detents – TOGA, FLX/MCT, CLimb, IDLE, REVerse IDLE, MAX REVerse
C. 7 detents – TOGA, FLX, MCT, CLimb, IDLE, REVerse IDLE, MAX REVerse
D. 5 detents – TOGA, FLX/MCT, CLimb, IDLE, MAX REVerse
D
- Continuous ignition is provided automatically when the Engine Mode selector is in the NORM position
in all the following cases EXCEPT:
A. during normal engine starts.
B. engine flameout detected in flight.
C. the EIU fails.
A. during normal engine starts.
B. engine flameout detected in flight.
C. the EIU fails.
A
- During automatic engine start, selecting an Engine Master switch ON causes
A. the LP fuel valve to open and the HP valve opens at a preset N2.
B. the LP fuel valve to open and the HP valve opens at a preset time.
C. the LP fuel valve to open and the HP valve opens when the MAN ENG START pushbutton is
pushed.
D. both the LP and HP fuel valves to open immediately.
A. the LP fuel valve to open and the HP valve opens at a preset N2.
B. the LP fuel valve to open and the HP valve opens at a preset time.
C. the LP fuel valve to open and the HP valve opens when the MAN ENG START pushbutton is
pushed.
D. both the LP and HP fuel valves to open immediately.
A