Ground

Question 1

What is the max difference between the preliminary loadsheet TO C of G and the permanent data C of G displayed on the SD?

Answer 1

1%

Question 2

What step is required after the loadsheet procedure is complete?

Answer 2

A reassessment of the take-off conditions and possible recalculation of performance data if necessary.

Question 3

What three values are not checked by pushing the ‘x-check with avionics’ pushbutton?

Answer 3

1. Take off runway.
2. Take-off shift.
3. Engine out acceleration altitude.

These should be checked manually.

Question 4

During pushback, what are the implications of there being no N/W STEER DISC memo on the ECAM display if the ground crew have inserted the Tow Pin?

Answer 4

The engines must not be started as the hydraulics will pressurise and may cause damage caused to the nose gear.

Question 5

What is the difference between these two symbols?

Answer 5

Unboxed blue text means that the PARK BRK handle is set to ON and the pressure is rising in the brakes.

Boxed green text means that the PARK BRK handle is set to ON and the pressure is effective on brakes.

Question 6

How long does autostart give from opening the fuel valve to lightup?

Answer 6

40 seconds max

Question 7

How long is required after second engine start before the APU bleed is switched off?

What else can be selected at this time?

Answer 7

30 seconds

Engine anti-ice

Question 8

What is the maximum brake temperature for take-off?

Answer 8

300°C

Question 9

What is the required runway width for a 180° turn using the recommended technique?

Answer 9

59 metres

Question 10

Up to what speed is the nose wheel efficient during the take-off roll?

Answer 10

150kts

Question 11

What is the significance of an amber box on an FMS page?

Answer 11

Amber boxes must be filled. Required data is missing.

Question 12

What is the significance of a blue entry field on an FMS page?

Answer 12

Blue entry fields indicate that data entry is possible but not compulsary.

Question 13

What is the significance of green data on an FMS page?

Answer 13

Green data are FMS generated and cannot be changed.

Question 14

What does the colour yellow indicate on an FMS page?

Answer 14

Yellow indicates a temporary flight plan.

Question 15

What does the colour magenta indicate on an FMS page?

Answer 15

Magenta indicates constraints.

Question 16

What does the colour amber mean on an FMS page?

Answer 16

Amber indicates that an item is important and requires immediate attention.

Question 17

What does small font indicate on an FMS page?

Answer 17

Small font means that the data is FMS generated.

Question 18

What does big font indicate on an FMS page?

Answer 18

Large font indicates that the data is entered by flight crew

Question 19

What do dashes indicate on an FMS page?

Answer 19

Data cannot be computed or are being computed now.

Question 20

When is the pitch trim set to the take-off value?

Answer 20

Pitch trim for take-off is set automatically after the first engine start.

Question 21

What is the default value for the THR RED/ACC ALT?

Answer 21

The normal THR RED/ACCEL ALT are defaulted to 1 000 ft AAL, unless otherwise specified in the notes section of the Takeoff Performance Application or on the Brief.

If the EO ACCEL ALTITUDE calculated by the Takeoff Performance Application is higher than 1 000 ft AAL, the THR RED/ACCEL ALTITUDE should be set to this higher value

Question 22

When and where is the Transition Altitude checked in the FMS?

Answer 22

It’s checked while loading the performance data on the ACTIVE/PERF page.

It is found at the bottom left of the ACTIVE/PERF page.

Question 23

On the FMS Fuel & Load page, the Final figure should be entered from ………. because …………?

Answer 23

Cirrus.

It’s more accurate than the FMS calculations.

Question 24

ATC flight plans upload into which secondary SEC flight plan?

Answer 24

SEC 3 only.

Question 25

What is the max difference between the altitude indications on each PFD?

Answer 25

+/-20 ft

Question 26

What is the max difference between the altitude readout on the ISIS and the PFD?

Answer 26

30 ft

Question 27

When can the weather radar transmit?

Answer 27

When one engine is started and the WXR push button is selected on the EFIS control panel.

Question 28

In the USA, which components of a departure routing clearance are never sent as loadable elements of a CPDLC clearance?

Answer 28

Runway​ assignments, SIDs​ and/or transitions are never​ sent as​ loadable route elements.​ ​

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Question 29

If the departure has an EO SID, how is this addressed in the departure brief?

Answer 29

If the departure includes an EOSID, use the EOSID procedure described in the RWY COMPUTATION panel of the T.O PERF application to perform the briefing.

Question 30

What should be considered when engine anti-ice is used on the ground?

Answer 30

Taxi speed should be controlled carefully especially on wet or icy surfaces as ground idle is increased.

Question 31

After landing, how and when is the weather radar turned off?

Answer 31

The weather radar automatically switches off 60 s after landing.

It must still be checked as off.

Question 32

What is the required cooling time before engine shutdown after high thrust operations.

Answer 32

5 mins

Question 33

For the engine shutdown time limit, when does the timing start?

Answer 33

If the flight crew uses idle reverse thrust for landing and normal thrust to maneuver during taxi after landing, the cooling period starts when the flight crew retards the thrust lever during the flare

If the flight crew uses maximum reverse for landing, the cooling period starts when the flight crew sets the thrust lever to idle reverse during the landing rollout.