Upgrade Test Flashcards

1
Q

Which areas of the aircraft are unpressurized?

A

C.) Radome, nose gear bay, packs, main wheel bay, tail cone.

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2
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The temperature of each aircraft zone is optimized by what means?

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D.) A TRIM AIR valve.

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3
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Under what conditions should the PACK FLOW selector be set to LO?

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

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4
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The PACK FLOW selector is set to NORM and yet the ECAM display shows PACK FLOW to be high. How is this possible?

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C.) HI flow is automatically selected regardless of PACK FLOW sel position because air is only being supplied by the APU.

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5
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What does the safety valve protect against?

A

D.) Cabin differential pressure from getting too high or too low.

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6
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Having manually set the LDG ELEV, the cabin altitude is:

A

B.) Still controlled automatically through the outflow valve.

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7
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In AUTO, the cabin differential pressure is normally controlled by :

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D.) The OUTFLOW valve.

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8
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The safety valves are:

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D.) Fully automatic and cannot be controlled manually.

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9
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By moving the MAN V/S CTL to this position:

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A.) The cabin altitude is raised by opening the outflow valve.

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10
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Which ECAM key would you choose to access the ventilation information?

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C.) PRESS

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11
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With the BLOWER and the EXTRACT pb switches in OVRD, what happens to the ventilation system?

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B.) The system goes into smoke configuration and the blower fan stops.

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12
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The blue LOC is in the armed mode.

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A.) True

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13
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A/THR in white mean it is:

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C.) Active.

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14
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The thrust delivered by the A/THR is already at MAX CLB thrust. Is it possible to obtain some additional thrust?

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C.) Yes, my moving the thrust levers forward from the CL detent.

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15
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According to this display:

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C.) The speed is managed by the FM.

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16
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During the takeoff phase:

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A.) SRS mode will provide guidance to maintain V2+10 kts (minimum) as a speed reference up to acceleration altitude.

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17
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According to this FMA:

A

B.) The A/THR is off, the aircraft is on the localizer and the G/S is armed.

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18
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How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?

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A.) Use the MECH pb switches on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn.

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19
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During pre-flight you have to check the CVR. The parking brake is on. How would you begin the test?

A

A.) A.

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20
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How do you erase the CVR?

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A.) Press the CVR ERASE pb when the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake set.

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21
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With AUDIO SWITCH knob in the CAPT 3 position, the Captain uses the acoustic equipment on ACP 3.

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A.) True

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22
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You enter a dark cockpit, what action is necessary before checking the battery voltages?

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D.) You have to check that both batteries are set to off.

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23
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According to these indications, which statement is true?

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B.) Both battery voltages are above the minimum 25.5V.

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24
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If the battery voltages are below the minimum, how do you charge them?

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B.) You have to check that the BAT pushbuttons are on and switch the external power to on.

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25
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After having switched the external power to ON, you get the following indications. What do they mean?

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D.) On the ground these indications are normal when the engines are not running.

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26
Q

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

A

B.) False

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27
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The master warning and caution has come on. You notice the red FAULT light on the EMER ELEC PWR panel. How do you interpret this indication?

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A.) The EMER GEN is not yet supplying the system.

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28
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You want to open the cabin door. While lifting the control handle the white light comes on. What does this mean?

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C.) The slide is still armed.

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29
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With the EMER GEN on line, how would you expect the ELEC page to look?

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C.

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30
Q

There is no other way to deploy the overwing escape slide if it fails to deply automatically after opening the emergency exit.

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B.) False

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31
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In this given situation if somebody opens the left forward door from the outside the slide will not deploy.

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A.) True

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32
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If the oxygen masks fail to deploy automatically they :

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B.) Can be deployed by pressing the MASK MAN ON pb on the overhead panel.

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33
Q

Can the APU FIRE test be done using battery power only:

A

A.) Yes

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34
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While carrying out the APU FIRE test on battery power only you see the indications at the right. Is the test successful?

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A.) Yes

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35
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According to the indications on the right:

A

B.) One fire detection loop for engine 1 has failed. Fire detection for both engines is still available.

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36
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With reference to cargo compartment fire extinguishing with two fire bottles which statement is true:

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D.) Both B and C

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37
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How many actuators are provided to control the ailerons and how many hydraulic sources supply those acctuators:

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A.) 2 hydraulic, 4 actuators

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38
Q

The message WING TIP BRK ON appears on the E/WD. What does it mean:

A

A.) A hydraulic device locks the flaps in their present position.

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39
Q

Are there any control surfaces with a mechanical backup:

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C.) Yes, the THS and the rudder.

40
Q

Given the scenario displayed at right what will happen next:

A

The left SPLR 3 will be retracted, the right SPLR 3 will be inhibited to prevent asymmetry.

41
Q

In normal law, if one side stick is rapidly pulled full back, can the aircraft’s maximum allowable “G” load be exceeded:

A

D.) No, the load factor limitation overrides the side stick commands to avoid excessive “G” loads.

42
Q

According to the indications at the right, if you release the side stick now:

A

A.) The bank angle will automatically retun to 33 degrees.

43
Q

In Normal Law what is the maximum bank angle you can reach with the side stick fully deflected:

A

D.) 67 degrees

44
Q

According to the indications at right wich flight control law is active:

A

C.) Direct

45
Q

According to the indications at right:

A

D.) No protection is triggered.

46
Q

According to the indications at right:

A

B.) The Alpa Floor protection has automatically set TOGA thrust.

47
Q

According to the display at right which statement is correct:

A

C.) All the pumps are on but no fuel is being used.

48
Q

What does the message CTR TK FEED mean at right:

A

C.) At least one center tank pump is delivering fuel to the engines.

49
Q

What do the amber lines across the last two digits of the fuel quantity mean at right:

A

B.) The fuel quantity indication in inaccurate.

50
Q

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

A

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

51
Q

How has the fuel been transferred from the out to the inner tanks:

A

D.) The transfer valves have been opened automatically by the low level sensor in the inner tank.

52
Q

Why do the center tank pumps stop automatically when the slats are extended for takeoff:

A

C.) To ensure that the engines are fed from the wing tanks for takeoff.

53
Q

What is the minimum fuel quantity for takeoff:

A

B.) 3300 lbs

54
Q

In the situation depicted the right inner tank fuel is unavailable for the rest of the flight:

A

B.) False

55
Q

You have not started the engines but the cargo door is being operated; which HYD page at right depicts this:

A

C.) C

56
Q

To power the BLUE hydraulic system the RAT can be deployed

A

C.) By lifting the cover and pushing the RAT MAN ON pb.

57
Q

Which is the correct indication at right when the RAT is powering the BLUE system:

A

D.) D

58
Q

What is the normal pressure on the hydraulic system:

A

C.) 3000 psi

59
Q

During start up when is the BLUE hydraulic system pressurized:

A

C.) Automatically after the first engine start.

60
Q

Which statement below is correct:

A

A.) The PTU enables the GREEN and YELLOW systems to pressurize each other when the differential pressure is greater than 500 psi.

61
Q

Which key on the ECAM control panel should be pressed to get information about the anti-ice system:

A

A.) A (bleed)

62
Q

What is the normal indication on the BLEED page at right given the anti-ice panel selection below:

A

D.) D

63
Q

Given the indications on the right:

A

B.) The left wing anti-ice valve has failed to close.

64
Q

With reference to the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb which of the following statements is true:

A

D.) Window heating comes on automatically after first engine start.

65
Q

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

A

B.) False

66
Q

In the event of an electrical power supply loss:

A

A.) The engine anti-ice valves will open automatically.

67
Q

Which ECAM memo display would you expect to see with the anti-ice selection below:

A

C.) C

68
Q

What is the maximum speed limit for operating the windshield wipers:

A

D.) 230 kts

69
Q

Which color coding on. The EFIS screens indicates that crew awareness is required:

A

B.) B.

70
Q

What does a pulsing green indication mean on the SD:

A

A.) An ADVISORY, the parameter is about to reach a limit.

71
Q

What does the green arrow at the bottom of the status page at right indicate:

A

C.) It means that there is more STATUS information to be seen.

72
Q

The Dislay Unit (DU) has failed. You want to see the DOOR/OXY page on the lower DU, how would you do this:

A

A.) Press and hold the DOOR key on the ECP.

73
Q

The upper Display Unit (DU) has failed. How would you get the ECAM system pages to appear on the CA’s ND:

A

D.) Move the ECAM/ND XFR to CAPT.

74
Q

Which key on the ECP was pressed to cancel the NAV 2 ILS FAULT:

A

B.) B (Emergency Cancel)

75
Q

What is wrong with the FO’s EFIS in the display at right:

A

C.) The FD should be on.

76
Q

At what speed can the slats safely retract as displayed on the right:

A

C.) 191 kts

77
Q

What is the maximum speed to further extend the flaps as displayed at the right:

A

C.) 175 kts.

78
Q

What is the meaning of the 9000 in the blue at the top of the altitude scale displayed at right:

A

A.) It is the FCU selected altitude.

79
Q

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the display at right:

A

D.) The track to PAS is 108 and the estemated time crossing PAS is 14:30Z.

80
Q

What does the NW STRG DISC memo at the right mean:

A

A.) The nosewheel stearing has been disconnected by the ground crew.

81
Q

You are ready to taxi and apply pedal brakes to release the PARK BRK; the BRAKES pressure fall to zero:

A

B.) This is normal; the indicator only displays Alternate (yellow) brake pressure.

82
Q

There are two triangles for each gear on the ECAM WHEEL page; what do they represent:

A

B.) Each triangle represents the gear position detected by on of the two LGCIUs.

83
Q

How do you interpret the indications on the right:

A

B.) All the gear are down and locked as detected by LGCIU 2. One green gear triangle indication is enough to confirm that the gear is down and locked.

84
Q

How do you interpret the green arc shown over wheel 2 at right:

A

A.) It indicates the hottest brake with a temperature greater than 100 degrees.

85
Q

What triggers the AUTO/BRK operation in MED after landing:

A

B.) Ground spoiler extension after a short delay.

86
Q

Which indication confirms that the control of the oxygen mask doors has been activated:

A

B.) B

87
Q

With the oxygen crew supply switched off, which ECAM indication would see:

A

A.) A

88
Q

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

A

D.) Yes, igniters are used alternately for engine start.

89
Q

After takeoff the A/THR will not become active until:

A

A.) The thrust levers are placed in the CLIMB position.

90
Q

You are at the start of decent and the green N1 arc is diplayed showing the new thrust demand. When does this happen?

A

D.) Whenever there is a power change with auto thrust engaged.

91
Q

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

A

B.) The reversers are now fully deployed.

92
Q

During engine start the amber FAULT light on the ENG MASTER panel comes on. This indicates:

A

A.) The automatic start sequence has been aborted.

93
Q

During a manual start, what function does the FADEC carry out?

A

Passive monitoring of the start sequence, to close the start valve and cut off the ignition on the ground.

94
Q

You are performing a take off with the thrust levers at the FLEX position. Is the A/THR now active?

A

B.) False

95
Q

You are in the middle of a manual engine start. What are you looking for when you select ENG MASTER 2 ON?

A

The fuel used is reset, both igniters are powered and fuel flow is indicated.

96
Q

During ground maneuvering what part of the A321 aircraft is the obstacle clearance constraint:

A

C.) Tail

97
Q

When the A321 ECON FLOW pb is ON the airflow is 80% of normal but will automatically increase to 100% if the temperature demand requires more air flow. With single-pack operation or with the APU supplying bleed air 120% of normal flow will be provided.

A

A.) True