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A320 Systems Flashcards

1
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*What is the function of the RAT and EMER GEN pb?

A

AUTO - RAT automatically extends if AC BUS 1 and 2 are not powered and airspeed > 100 kts
MAN pbs - extends the RAT at anytime

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2
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*How long does it take the RAT to extend and provide power to the aircraft?

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8 secs (3 secs for RAT, 5 secs to pressurize the BLUE hydro system and power the EMER GEN)

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3
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*What happens when you push the GEN 1 line pbs?

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a. GEN 1 line contactor opens and the white OFF light illuminates
b. AC BUS 1 is powered by GEN 2 thru BUS TIE Contactor
c. GEN 1 continues to power 1 fuel pump in each wing tank

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4
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*What does the amber SMOKE light in the GEN 1 line pbs mean?

A

Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation duct

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5
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*What indications appear when the SMOKE light is one GEN 1 LINE pbs?

A

ECAM warning and amber FAULT light in the EXTRACT and BLOWER pbs on the VENTILATION panel.

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6
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*With APU green AVAIL light ON and EXT PWR green AVAIL light on, which system is powering the aircraft?

A

APU

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7
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*Which valves will receive a close command when DITCHING pbs is depressed?

A

Avionics/Inlet and Extract valves
RAM air inlet
Pack Flow Control Valves
Outflow valve (only if in AUTO mode)

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8
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*When the mode selector is out of the AUTO position, how do you set a landing elevation?

A

Manually by selecting the landing elevation via the LDG ELEV dial

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9
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*What would cause an amber FAULT light to illuminate in the PACK 1 and/or PACK 2 pb (OOD)?

A

Overheat – Pack outlet
Overheat - Compressor outlet
Discontinuity – switch position disagreement with pack flow control valve
Note: FAULT light is illuminated when no bleed air is on

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10
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*At what cabin differential pressure does the RAM AIR valve open?

A

1 PSI ^P or less

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11
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*What does the FAULT light in the HOT AIR pb?

A

Duct overheat - Hot air/Trim air valves automatically close

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12
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*When performing the PRELIM FLIGHT DECK PREP, what is the minimum battery voltage?

A

25.5 volts

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13
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*During the flight deck prep, what are we looking for on the ELEC panel battery check?

A
  • ECAM ELEC page select
  • BATT 1 and 2 OFF then ON
  • Check battery current is < 60 amps after 10 secs and continues to decrease
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14
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*What does an IDG FAULT light mean?

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“HOTLOP”

  • High Oil outlet temperature
  • Low oil pressure
  • Light is inhibited when IDG is disconnected
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15
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*How can an IDG be reset?

A

On the ground with maintenance

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16
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*What are the 3x the batteries are connected to the BATT BUS?

A
  • APU start
  • Battery charging
  • AC BUS 1 and 2 not powered and flying < 100kts
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17
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*What will cause a FUEL MODE SEL FAULT light?

A

Failure of the AUTO mode

Center tank > 350lbs and either main tank < 11,000 lbs

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18
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*How is the IDG cooled?

A

Fuel from the HP fuel pump drawn from the fuel manifold and then returned to its respective outer tank. When full, the outer tank spills into the inner tank.

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19
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*What does and amber FAULT light in the FUEL PUMP pb indicate?

A

Low fuel pressure delivery

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20
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*What does the amber boxed ECAM FOB mean?

A

Unusable fuel

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21
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*How many hydraulic pumps are in the GREEN system?

A

Two = 1 Engine and 1 PTU

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22
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*How many hydraulic pumps are in the BLUE system?

A

Two = 1 RAT and 1 Electric

23
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**How many hydraulic pumps are in the YELLOW system?

A

Four = 1 Engine, 1 Electric, 1 PTU, 1 Hand pump

24
Q

*Where are the engine fire loops installed?

A
  • Pylon nacelle
  • Engine core
  • Fan Section
25
Q

*What does and amber DISCH light mean?

A

The fire extinguisher bottle lost its pressure

26
Q

*What occurs when the TEST pb is pressed on the ENGINE FIRE panel?

A

7 lights

  • 2 Master warn lights flash
  • 1 ENG FIRE pb illuminates red
  • 2 squib and DISCH lights illuminate
  • 1 ECAM Fire warning
  • 1 Fire light on ENG panel lights up
27
Q

*Does the APU fire extinguisher automatically discharge if a fire is detected on the ground?

A

Yes. APU shuts down and APU fire bottle discharges

28
Q

*What does the CARGO HEAT HOT AIR amber FAULT light mean?

A

Duct overheat

29
Q

*How many fire extinguishers are provided for the cargo compartments?

A

1 bottle - discharge into either compartment

2 bottles - discharge into either compartment 205 min (ETOPS)

30
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*What does an amber FAULT light mean – BLOWER pbs?

A
  • SMOKE warning is activated
  • Computer supply power failure
  • Low blower pressure
  • Duct overheat
31
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*What’s an AMBER FAULT light mean for EXTRACT pbs?

A
  • SMOKE warning is activated
  • Computer supply power failure
  • Low extract pressure
32
Q

*What is the meaning of “USE MANUAL PITCH TRIM”?

A

Flying in “Direct Law”

33
Q

*Which hydraulic systems provides pressure to the brakes?

A
  • Normal brakes - Green (go)

- Alternate brakes - Yellow (caution) backed up by the hydraulic accumulator

34
Q

*What is the active range of the A/THR?

A

Just above IDLE to CL detent (both engines)

Just above IDLE to MCT detent (OEI)

35
Q

FAULT light in the APU BLEED pb

A

APU BLEED LEAK

APU Bleed Valve closes

36
Q

FAULT ENG 1 or 2 BLEED pb

A 
D.O.O.L.
- Disagreement - APU Bleed valve open
- Overheat
- Overpressure
- Leak
  Note: Engine start with bleed valve not closed
37
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ADR Units

A

“B.O.A.T.S.”

  • Barometric Altitude
  • Overspeed Warnings
  • AOA
  • Temperatures (TAT/SAT/OAT)
  • Speed/Mach
38
Q

IR Units

A

“FAT HAAG”

  • Flight Path Vector
  • Airplane Position
  • Track
  • Heading
  • Attitude
  • Acceleration
  • Grounds Speed
39
Q

Under Normal Law, what do the FACs provide (YAWL)?

A

Y - Yaw control (dampening, turn coord, rud lim/trim)
A - Airspeed Protection (Alpha Protection, H/L Limits)
W - Windshear protection (reactive and predictive)
L - Low Energy Warnings (“SPEED, SPEED, SPEED”)

40
Q

ENG ANTI-ICE FAULT

A

Valve Disagreement

41
Q

BATT FAULT

A

Charge out of limits

42
Q

IDG FAULT

A

“HOTLOP”
High Oil Temp
Low Oil Pressure

43
Q

GALLY / CAB FAULT

A

> 100% rate output

44
Q

GEN FAULT

A

GCU dropped offline

45
Q

What will cause a FUEL MODE SELECTOR FAULT light?

A
  • Failure of the AUTO mode

- Center tank< 550 lbs and either main tank has > 11,000 lbs

46
Q

What happens with a loss of AC 1 & 2

A

RAT extends in 8 seconds

47
Q

What are the three ways to disconnect A/THR?

A
  • Instinctive Disconnect buttons
  • Thrust levers to IDLE
  • A/THR button
48
Q

WING ANTI-ICE FAULT

A
  • Switch disagreement

- Low pressure

49
Q

APU FAULT

A

Automatic shutdown by the ECB

50
Q

What does the REFUEL message on the ECAM indicate?

A

The refueling control panel door is not closed

51
Q

How do you return to normal A/THR when in TOGA LK or THRUST LK?

A

Set Thrust to TOGA detent
Set Thrust to CL detent
ID button of side stick
Press the A/THR button

52
Q

How do you disconnect A/THR for the rest of the flight?

A

Hold ID pb for 15 secs

53
Q

Manual start situations after an aborted start

A

Engine Stall
Engine EGT overlimit
Low start air pressure

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