8 - FMGS / Navigation Flashcards
- (DSC-34-10) What does it mean when the ADR fault light illuminates steady on the ADIRS CDU ;
(a) The respective IR is lost
(b) No present position entry after 10 mins.
(c) Alignment has been completed.
(d) A fault is detected in air data reference.
(d) A fault is detected in air data reference.
- (DSC-34-10) On the pedestal mounted switching panel the ATT HDG and AIR DATA selectors are at NORM, meaning ;
(a) ADIRU 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1. ADIRU 2 supplies data to PFD 2, ND 2.
(b) ADIRU 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1 and RMI / VOR DME. ADIRU 2 supplies data to PFD 2, ND 2.
(c) ADIRU 1 supplies data to PFD 1. ADIRU 2 supplies data to PFD 2.
(d) ADIRU 1 supplies data to PFD 1 & ND 2. ADIRU 2 supplies data to PFD 2 & ND 1.
(b) ADIRU 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1 and RMI / VOR DME. ADIRU 2 supplies data to PFD 2, ND 2.
- (DSC-34-30) Tuning of VOR / DME and ILS is provided by;
(a) Automatic tuning / Manual tuning / Back up tuning.
(b) Automatic tuning / Manual tuning.
(c) Automatic tuning / Back up tuning.
(d) Manual tuning / back up tuning.
(a) Automatic tuning / Manual tuning / Back up tuning.
- (DSC-34-30) In case of failure of FMGC 1 & 2 (Back up tuning) ;
(a) VOR, ILS and ADF receivers 1 & 2 can be tuned through RMP 1.
(b) VOR, ILS and ADF receivers 1 can be tuned through RMP 1.
(c) RMP1 controls VOR, ILS DME and ADF receivers 1. RMP 2 controls VOR, ILS DME and ADF receivers 2.
(d) VOR, ILS and ADF receivers 1 and 2 can be tuned through either RMP.
(c) RMP1 controls VOR, ILS DME and ADF receivers 1. RMP 2 controls VOR, ILS DME and ADF receivers 2.
- (DSC-34-10) the align light flashes ;
(a) Within 5 mins. of Nav. mode selection when present position has not been entered.
(b) IR alignment fault, or no present position entry after 10 mins or difference between position at shut down and entered position exceeds 1 deg. of lat. or long.
(c) When alignment has been completed.
(d) When the ADIRS switches are off.
(b) IR alignment fault, or no present position entry after 10 mins or difference between position at shut down and entered position exceeds 1 deg. of lat. or long.
- (DSC-22-10) The FMGS consists of the following main components ;
(a) 2 FMGC - 2 MCDU - 2 FAC - 2 FCU control panels.
(b) 2 FMGC - 2 MCDU - 2 FAC - 1 FCU control panel.
(c) 2 FMGC - 2 MCDU - 2 FAC - 2 ECAM.
(d) 2 FMGC - 2 MCDU - 2 ECAM - 1 FCU control panel.
(b) 2 FMGC - 2 MCDU - 2 FAC - 1 FCU control panel.
- (DSC-22-10) Normal electrical power supplies the aircraft, and the MCDU CRT is dark, without any other warning or message , it means ;
(a) The FMGC has been switched off with the On / Off key on the key-pad.
(b) The FMGC has failed.
(c) The MCDU CB is pulled.
(d) The MCDU ‘BRT’ knob is dimmed.
(d) The MCDU ‘BRT’ knob is dimmed.
- (PRO-NOR-SOP-06) On the ground, when electrical power is initially supplied to the aircraft, the MCDU will normally automatically display ;
(a) Airport page.
(b) Init. A page.
(c) Data index page.
(d) A/C status page ( for database validity check).
(d) A/C status page ( for database validity check).
- (DSC-34-10) What does a steady align light indicate on an ADIRU
(a) The system can only be used in ATT mode.
(b) The system is unable to enter Nav. mode to compute co-ordinates, switch it off.
(c) The respective IR is operating normally in align mode
(d) The system has not aligned and must be reset.
(c) The respective IR is operating normally in align mode
- (DSC-22-10-30) These messages appear on the co-pilot side ND ; ‘Select offside range/mode’ & ‘Map not available’.
(a) The IRS’s have not reached complete alignment.
(b) The flight plan entered in captains FMGC has not been transferred into co-pilots FMGC.
(c) Single FMGC operation and the two EFIS control panels are not set at the same range and mode.
(d) The FMGCs are in independent mode of operation.
(c) Single FMGC operation and the two EFIS control panels are not set at the same range and mode.
- (PRO-SUP-22) Engines running, ready to taxi, a message appears ; ‘Check GW’ ,access to init ‘B’ page is no longer available , On which page is it possible to insert the correct GW
(a) T/o performance page.
(b) Progress page.
(c) Fuel prediction page.
(d) Init ‘A’ page.
(c) Fuel prediction page.
- (PRO-NOR-SRP-01 FMS-30) Aircraft on runway centerline, ready for take off ; To preset a heading of 233 deg. ;
(a) Pull Hdg. knob to disarm Nav. mode, set 233 deg. and press Hdg. knob to engage.
(b) Turn Hdg. knob, set 233 deg. and pull to engage.
(c) Turn Hdg. knob, set 233 deg., pull Hdg. knob when ATC clears to turn to 233 deg.
(d) Write H233 onto MCDU ‘scratchpad’ and when cleared by ATC perform a lateral revision at the current waypoint to turn onto Hdg. 233 deg.
(c) Turn Hdg. knob, set 233 deg., pull Hdg. knob when ATC clears to turn to 233 deg.
- (DSC-22-30) One of the SRS disengagement conditions is not true;
(a) Disengages automatically at FCU alt.
(b) Disengages automatically at acceleration alt.
(c) Disengages manually by pulling the speed knob.
(d) Disengaged by setting a new FCU altitude.
(d) Disengaged by setting a new FCU altitude.
- (DSC-22-10) Control of the aircraft can be automatic or manual. Guidance of the aircraft can be managed or selected. How do you understand the following situation; Managed Guidance - Manual Control – Selected Speed.
(a) FMGC computes and sends steering orders for navigation purpose, the pilot flies through the side stick, speed is adjusted in the FCU window.
(b) The autopilot follows the flight plan, the pilot sets the necessary data for longitudinal and lateral control of the aircraft, the target speed is computed and displayed by the FMGC.
(c) Managed guidance means the autopilot is engaged.
(d) Selected guidance means the pilot is flying through the side stick.
(a) FMGC computes and sends steering orders for navigation purpose, the pilot flies through the side stick, speed is adjusted in the FCU window.
- (DSC-22-20-30-10-15) A hold has been entered in the flight plan, speed and Nav. are managed, You want to leave this hold ;
(a) Use the CLR key.
(b) Hold is automatically cancelled when overflying the holding fix.
(c) Activate the ‘Imm EXIT’ prompt.
(d) Clear any discontinuity after the holding fix and the aircraft will leave the hold next time over the holding fix.
(c) Activate the ‘Imm EXIT’ prompt.
- (DSC-22-20) For aircraft position determination, FMGC uses data from ;
(a) GPS only.
(b) Clocks and Ground speed computation.
(c) ADIR 1 only.
(d) DME, VOR, GPS or ILS systems and 3 ADIRS.
(d) DME, VOR, GPS or ILS systems and 3 ADIRS.
- (DSC-22-20-30-10-15) In flight, following a manual position updating of the FMGC ;
(a) It is also necessary to update the IRS position.
(b) An IRS cannot be updated during a/c motion.
(c) It is also necessary to realign the ADIRs at the new position ( full align).
(d) It is necessary to realign the ADIRs using the quick align method.
(b) An IRS cannot be updated during a/c motion.
- (PRO-SUP-34) How long does a normal IR alignment take ;
(a) Approximately 7 minutes
(b) Approximately 2 minutes
(c) Approximately 10 minutes
(d) Approximately 5 minutes
(c) Approximately 10 minutes
- (DSC-22-30) What are the basic modes of the AP/FD (Flight engagement) ;
(a) Pitch and roll.
(b) V/S and HDG.
(c) ALT and NAV.
(d) SPD and HDG.
(b) V/S and HDG.
- (DSC-22-30) The engagement of both autopilots is possible ;
(a) When ‘Land’ illuminates in green on the FMA.
(b) When A/C is stabilised at G/S interception altitude.
(c) As soon as the Loc. has been intercepted.
(d) After appr. Pb. switch is pressed and illuminates.
(d) After appr. Pb. switch is pressed and illuminates.
- (DSC-31-40) Can you read the heading on the PFD ;
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Only in ‘Plan’ mode.
(d) Only when not in ‘Plan’ mode.
(a) Yes.
- (DSC-27-20-10) A/C is in clean configuration and normal law, when the FAC detects a too high angle of attack ;
(a) Stall warning is activated.
(b) THR LK flashes on FMA.
(c) Alpha floor function operates.
(d) LAF load alleviation function becomes active.
(c) Alpha floor function operates.
- (PRO-NOR-SRP-01 FMS-70) During ils approach, land 3 fail passive (also called Cat III single) , one engine fails below 100 ft. RA ; Will this cause a landing capability downgrade and require a go-around ;
(a) Yes, a downgrade will occur and you must go-around.
(b) No , a downgrade will not occur and you may continue to land.
(c) Yes, a downgrade will occur BUT a go-around is not required.
(d) Yes, a downgrade will occur, and you may land or go-around.
(b) No , a downgrade will not occur and you may continue to land.
- (DSC-22-30) During an ils approach the NAV mode will be deactivated at ;
(a) Glide slope capture.
(b) Localizer capture.
(c) Loc. & glide must be captured.
(d) MDA.
(b) Localizer capture.