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2015
Which Dome light is available on battery power and what position?
2016
It’s night time and you have just lost AC power. What portion, if any, of the cockpit lighting is available on battery power only?

A

FO’s Bright or Dim.

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You see a flashing OPEN light next to the Cockpit door switch (with the associated alarm) What does this mean?

What does the LOCK position do on this switch?

A

1) Someone has started the emergency access procedure.

2) The cockpit door is locked, emergency access is no available for 5-20 minutes.

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2015
Our SOP is to leave the NO SMOKING sign in the auto position.

What happens with the switch in the ON position vs the AUTO position.

A

In either case the No Smoking signs are lit.

In AUTO, the batteries charge and the EXIT signs illuminate when the landing gear is extended and extinguish when the gear is retracted.

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2015 / 2016
With the EMER EXIT LT selector to ARM, when will the emergency light system illuminate and what two additional triggers will turn on the EXIT SIGNS?

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Loss of electrical power will turn on the exit lights.

Exit signs will come on with Excessive cabin altitude, and when the gear comes down.

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2015 / 2016

What position are the Pack Flow control valves in when the packs are supplied by the APU?

A

High flow,

High flow also in single pack operation regardless of selector position.

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2015

What is the purpose of the ditching switch?

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Sends a “close signal” to the inlets and valves below the water line.

Outflow valve
Ram air inlet
Avionics inlet and extract
Pack flow control valves.

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2015

During taxi in with one engine running, you see a fault on Pack 2. How would you supply air to Pack 2.

A

X bleed selector to open.

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2015 / 2016
With both engines and the APU running (bleed air on and X bleed switch in Auto)
What is the position of the X Bleed switch and the Engine bleed valves?

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X Bleed valve is open.

Engine bleed valves are closed

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2015

When does the AUTO function of the STROBE Light switch turn the strobes on.

A

Weight off wheels.

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2015
If the pressurization schedule cannot be automatically set by the FMGS, how would you set the cabin pressure landing elevation to 2350?

A

Pull and rotate the LANDING ELEV AUTO knob to set the desired landing elevation.

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2015

What is the effect of selecting the ECON FLOW to ON.

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A reduced flow is commanded. (Approximately 20% less than normal)

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2015

If you select EXPED mode. What do you need to do to get out of this mode.

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Select another vertical mode.

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2014/2015/2016
On takeoff, what speed does SRS command?

A) Normally - both engines?

B) If an engine failure is detected?

A

A) V2 + 10

B) The greater of V2, the current speed, but limited to V2+15.

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2015

When does the airplane come out of SRS mode?

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At Acceleration altitude, Alt*, Alt Cst, or when another vertical mode is engaged.

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When does SRS change to another vertical mode?

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At acceleration altitude or when another vertical mode is selected.

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2014/2015

During takeoff, when does the auto thrust become active?

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When the thrust lever is moved to the Climb detent.

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What does the lateral mode RWY represent.

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Runway mode is engaged.

Provides steering guidance during takeoff roll and initial climb if a localizer is available.

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2014/2015/2016
Based on the FMA, what changes will take place if HDG is pulled.

THR CLB/ CLB / NAV
ALT

A

NAV mode will change to HDG,

CLB mode will change to OP CLB.

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2014/2015/2016
Based on the FMA, what changes will take place if HDG is pulled.

THR IDLE / DES / NAV
ALT

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NAV mode will change to HDG,

DEC mode will change to vertical speed.

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Is Managed DEC mode available if speed is Selected?

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Yes.

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2014/2015/2016
During an ILS, you see LAND (green) on the FMA.

At what altitude do you expect this?

What does it mean?

A

Below 400’ RA.

Land indicates that the LOC and GS modes are locked.
No action on the FCU will change LAND mode.

Flare and Rollout modes will engage.

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2014/2015
During an autoland, FLARE is indicated, what should the autopilot and auto thrust be doing?
2016 When do you expect FLARE to appear

A

Autopilot aligns yaw axis with the runway centerline and flares in pitch.

Autothrust reduces thrust to idle.

  1. 40’ RA
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2014/2015/2016
What are the three methods available to disconnect the Autothrust?

Which of these will cause Thrust Lock?

A

Press the instinctive disconnect push button.
Move both thrust levers to idle.
Push the A/THR pb on the FCU. (This will cause Thrust Lock)

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2015

During an auto land, what does Rollout indicate

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The autopilot is guiding the aircraft down the centerline and the Yaw bar is displayed on the PFD.

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2014/2015 What action is required to restore conventional manual control from a Thrust Lock condition? 2016 You are in cruise with the TLs in the CL detention. You see THR LK on the FMA. What does it mean? How do you fix it?
Move the thrust levers out of CL or MCT, or push the a/THR Pushbutton.
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2014/2015/2016 If the instinctive disconnect push button is pressed while the thrust levers are in the Climb detent, what will happen to the thrust?
Thrust will be set immediately to climb thrust, matching the current thrust lever position. This is why we match and mash before disconnecting the Autothrust.
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2014/2015/2016 What will trigger ALPHA FLOOR? What does this mode do?
Alpha Floor is triggered primarily by high AOA. Alpha Floor means Autothrust will command TOGA regardless of thrust lever position.
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2016 | During a Go Around, what are you looking for on the FMA to confirm the aircraft has entered the GA phase
MAN TOGA l SRS l xxx l xxx
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2014/2015/2016 Condition: Normal Law, Autothrust off. If a high AOA is experienced, is Alpha Floor available?
YES.
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2014/2015/2016 | When the aircraft leaves Alpha Floor conditions what FMA changes will occur?
A FLOOR will change to TOGA LK.
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2014/2015/2016 What does TOGA LK Mean? How would you disengage TOGA LK?
TOGA LK means TOGA Thrust is still being commanded, to disengage TOGA LK, the Autothrust must be disconnected.
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2014/2015 | Can you exceed the g load protections in normal law?
No.
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2014/2015/2016 | Can you stall the aircraft in Alternate Law?
Yes.
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2014/2015 | Is Load Factor protection available in Alternate Law?
Yes.
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2014/2015/2016 | Is auto trimming available in Alternate Law?
Yes.
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2014/2015/2016 You are in Alternate Law. After lowering the gear, the PFD displays this message. USE MAN PITCH TRIM. What has occurred?
Direct Law. No protections, conventional airplane
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2014/2015/2016 | If the speed brake handle is armed, what is required to activate the Ground Spoilers during a rejected takeoff?
Wheel Speed greater than 72 Kts and both thrust levers at or near idle. Bonus. If handle is not armed: Wheel Speed greater than 72 Kts, with at least one thrust lever in reverse and the other at or near idle.
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2014/2015/2016 | With the Autopilot on, what is the maximum speed brake use on the 320/321.
320 Half 321 Full
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2014/2015 Speed brakes are inhibited (and will auto retract )in relation to what flap setting on the 320/321? 2016 List at least two conditions in which the speed brakes will automatically retract?
320 Full 321 Flaps 3 and full. 2016 Alpha Prot or TOGA thrust selected.
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2014/2015/2016 | What happens automatically if you have an APU fire on the ground?
Automatic shutdown and Automatic Fire Extinguisher activation.
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2014/2015/2016 | AC BUS 1 has just failed, will the Essential AC BUS remain powered?
Yes, as long as AC BUS 2 remains powered.
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2016 What does the BAT FAULT light represent? Shown : BAT 1 22.1V Fault
Comes on Amber, with an ECAM, when the charging current for the battery is outside limits. In this case the battery contactor opens.
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2014/2015/2016 | What does the "AC ESSENTIAL FEED" Fault light represent?
AC ESS bus is not powered.,2015: After an auto transfer to AC Bus 2.
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2014/2015/2016 What does a fault light in the IDG 2 represent, and what changes will be observed after the IDG PB is Confirmed and Pressed?
The fault light means High Oil Temp or Low Oil Pressure. After pressing the IDG 2 Disconnect Pushbutton, the Fault light SHOULD extinguish, the GEN 2 Fault light will then illuminate. (The IDG Fault light may stay illuminated until the system cools.)
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2016 Electrical OET Scenario: APU running Eng 2 shutdown. Which GEN is powering AC BUS 1? Which GEN is powering AC BUS 2?
AC BUS 1 via GEN 1 | AC BUS 2 via the APU.
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2016 APU What does illumination of the FAULT light in the APU MASTER switch indicate?
APU auto shutdown has occurred.
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2014/2015 | For an engine fire test, what indications are we looking for in the cockpit.
1) CRC 2) Master Warning 3) ENG FIRE 1(2) warning on ECAM 4) ENG FIRE push button illuminates red 5) SQUIB lights illuminate white 6) DISCHARGE lights illuminate amber 7) FIRE light on ENG panel illuminates red
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2014/2015 You've just stopped at the gate following a single engine taxi. (Eng 1 is running. External power is ON. ) What is powering AC BUS 1? What is powering AC BUS 2?
AC BUS 1 = GEN 1. (Eng 1 still running) AC BUS 2 = External Power.
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2014/2015/2016 | What does DISCH 1 represent?
Bottle 1 has low pressure
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2016 FIRE PROTECTION When will DISCHARGE AGENT 2 light illuminate.
Up to 60 minutes after discharge of agent 1.
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2014/2015 | When you discharge agent 2, what indication would you see immediately on the Cargo Smoke Panel?
Discharge Agent 2 light extinguishes when Squib 2 is ignited.
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2014/2015 What happens when you select the Rack Power to off? 2016 What does the red smoke light in the Rack Power switch indicate? You notice there's no ECAM. Does this mean you have a problem with the FWC?
2015 Power is removed from the Aft Avionics Rack. 2016 Smoke detected in the AFT Avionics Rack Smoke detect is not connected with the FWC's Aftermarket product.
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2015 / 2016 | If rack power is selected off, how are the aft avionics affected?
Power is removed from the Aft Avionics compartment panel.
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2014/2015 In Normal Law, what are you actually commanding when moving the side stick fore and aft? 2016 What about in Alternate Law?
Load factor up to Alpha Prot. Angle of attack demand when in Alpha Prot. 2016 Same as normal law, but with reduced protections.
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2014/2015 In Normal Law, what are you commanding when you move the side stick left and right? 2016 What about in Alternate Law?
Roll Rate. 2016 Direct sides tick to roll control surface position relationship.
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2014/2015 You see both side stick priority lights (Capt and FO) green lights illuminated. What does this mean.
Dual input.
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2014/2015 If the Captain pushed forward and the FO pulled back in equal amounts. What would the aircraft response be?
Potentially no change. Inputs are added (summed)
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2014/2015/2016 | If a pilot needs to takeover controls, what should be done to prevent Dual Input?
Press and hold the Autopilot Disconnect / Takeover Red button for 40 seconds.
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2014/2015/2016 The Captains Red ARROW is illuminated. The FO's Green LIGHT is illuminated. What's up?
FO is trying to upgrade by holding the takeover push button while the Captain is still trying to fly the plane. You would also hear "Priority Right".
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2014/2015/2016 | Can the Autopilot be engaged after a side stick is locked out?
Yes.
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2016 Can you exceed the g-load (load factor) protections in normal law?
NO.
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2016 Normal law indications. Alpha Prot at 105 knots. If speed rakes are extended, what will happen at alpha Prot?
Speed brakes auto retract at alpha Prot.
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2014/2015/2016 | What protection would occur at a predetermined angle of attack between Alpha Prot and Alpha Max?
Alpha Floor protection engages. Autothrust provides TOGA thrust regardless of thrust lever position provided Autothrust is available.
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2016 What does alpha max represent? If the Sidestick is held full aft, will the aircraft enter a stall?
Alpha Max is the Maximum AOA that the aircraft can obtain in normal law. No the aircraft will not stall.
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2014/2015/2016 You are in Normal Law. You hear Speed, Speed ,Speed.
Low energy warning, Thrust must be increased. Pitch alone is not enough to recover the flight path.
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2014/2015 What does Alpha Max represent? If the side stick is held full aft, will Alpha Max be exceeded.
Alpha Max is the maximum angle of attack in Normal Law. No, Alpha Max cannot be exceeded in Normal Law.
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2014/2015/2016 The aircraft is in Alternate or Direct Law. What occurs as the aircraft slows to within 5-10 Kts of stall speed if low speed stability is available? What would occur if the Sidestick is pulled further aft?
With low speed stability a gentle nose down command is initiated. This command can be overridden and the aircraft can be stalled. 2016 Stall warning, crickets, STALL message
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2015 | What is indicated by the green equals marks either side of the PFD bank angle indicator ?
Bank angle limit in Normal Law.
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2014/2015/2016 | What is indicated by the green equal sign at the top of the speed tape.
The speed at which Normal Law over speed protection becomes active, VMO + 6 Kts. Pitch up demand is introduced, autopilot disconnects, Sidestick authority is reduced.
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2014/2015 | In Normal Law, with the Autothrust off, what happens as the aircraft slows to alpha Prot? (5 items, AASSP)
``` AOA protection becomes active Autopilot disconnects Speed brakes retract Side stick changes from load factor to AOA demand. Pitch Trim (nose up) inhibited ```
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2014/2015 | If an evacuation is initiated from the Cabin, what indications will we have on the Flight Deck?
The signal will only be apparent in the flight deck and will alert for 3 seconds. The EVAC red light also flashes.
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2015/2016 Condition: speed 155, F speed 144, Vls 140. With Auto thrust on, what is the slowest speed in managed mode. What if we selected 130?
F speed | Vls
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2015 Condition: ARC at 80nm, WX radar at Auto/WX turb/auto Windshear / zero tilt. As set would you be able to identify turbulence.
Yes, Turbulence is depicted in magenta only within 40 NMR, selected range is not a factor.
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2016 During a managed decent on the CAMRN arrival, What does the magenta dot at KARRS indicate.
The point when managed speed Will initiate a initiate a change to meet a speed limit, speed constraint, or holding speed.
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2016 Managed descent. What does the purple/magenta down arrow indicate?
The level off point for a descent due to a constraint entered into the MCDU.
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If your ACP failed, how would you communicate?
Switch to CAPT3 or FO3 and use ACP3.
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2016. See pp slides What do the blue lightning bolt and the down hokey stick indicate?
Intercept the vertical profile and continue the managed descent.
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2016 Weather Radar What position is the gain knob just left of AUTO?
Minimum Gain. | Potentially Dangerous
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2014/2015/2016 Assume the Radar was selected Off and Windshear was selected to AUTO. Will you still receive a Predictive Windshear Alert?
Yes.
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In cruse you are painting an area of WX 60 NMR ahead, would you be able to identify turbulence in the precipitation?
No, turbulence can only be seen on the 40 mile range.
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You have just selected the Align IRS on the MCDU. What would cause the IR ALIGN lights to begin flashing immediately?
When the difference between position at shutdown and the entered position exceeds 1 degree of Lat or Long or an alignment fault.
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Describe how to tune and track a VOR after selecting STBY NAV.
Select VOR Tune the VOR Frequency and course. Select Rose VOR on the ND to track the radial.
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2015 | Describe how to change a VHF frequency when in STBY NAV.
Select VHF1 key Enter new freq Transfer to active. Do not turn off NAV key.
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If the TERR Pushbutton shows a FAULT, what has been lost.
Database Terrain Detect functions.
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What does a flashing amber Fault light indicate above a IR rotary switch?
Fault in the IR. Attitude and heading may be recovered in ATT mode.
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If you had an ADR3 failure and the ECAM or QRH directs you to turn off the ADR which button would you use?
ADR3 Pushbutton, below the rotary knob.
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2015 | Which portion of the ADIRU provides Altitude and Heading information?
IR.
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2015/2016 | Which portion of the ADIRU provides baro, alt, airspeed and AOA information?
ADR.
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2015 | SOP requires that the ATC selector on the transponder to be in position 1. Why?
Emergency electrical configuration.
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2014/2015/2016 On the 321 fuel system. With the mode sel in AUTO, and fuel in the center tank, will fuel feed directly to the engines from the center tank?
No, on the 321 fuel is transferred from the center tank to the wing tanks.
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2014/2015/2016 | On the 321 fuel system. What is represented by a Fault in the Center Tank Mode SEL Pushbutton?
Center tank fuel is not being transferred. Center tank has more than 550 lbs of fuel and either wing tank has less than 11000 lbs.
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On the 321 fuel system, with the MODE SEL in the MAN position. What does a fault light in the CTR TK R XFR Pushbutton mean?
The Right wing tank is overflowing.
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2015/2016 | On the A320 fuel system. With fuel in the center tank, when do the center tank pumps run with the mode selector in Auto?
At engine start for 2 minutes. Before of after engine start the pumps run with the slats retracted and fuel in the center tanks. Center tank pumps stop 5 minutes after low level is reached.
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You are in flight with #2 shutdown. While slowing to Approach speed the ENG 2 PUMP indicates a FAULT due to low pump pressure. Is there any action required to restore Yellow system pressure?
No, the PTU automatically supplies yellow system pressure through the green system.
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While in flight, Green hydraulic fluid is lost and there are associated FAULT. Lights in the ENG 1 PUMP and PTU Pushbutton. Can the PTU be used to pressurize the Green system?
No. There is no fluid in the green system.
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2015 If the RAT is extended, What hydraulic system is powered? Will the EMER GEN couple to the electrical system?
Blue hydraulic No, you have to press RAT and EMER Gen PB.
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2015 | During a single engine taxi, before starting engine 2, why is the yellow elec pump turned off?
To permit automatic PTU test during second engine start.
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2015 Normal procedures require the yellow elec pump to be on during a single engine taxi. Why?
Prevents PTU operation while taxiing (noisy) Hydraulic pressure source for yellow system braking.
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2014/2015 When are the PROBES/WINDOWS heated?
Any time one engine is running, except the TAT probes.
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2015 / 2016 With the loss of electrical power, in what position will the engine anti ice valves fail? What about the wing anti ice valves?
Open Closed
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What does the WING fault light represent.
Valve not in position or low pressure.
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What does the Red DOWN arrow represent next to the LDG GEAR lever.
The gear is not locked when the aircraft is in the landing configuration.
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What is the effect on braking if the Green hydraulic system is lost?
Yellow system takes over to supply the brakes, and the Triple indicator shows system pressure. Auto Brakes are lost. Anti skid is still available. Nose wheel steering is lost on the classic. (Below AC 703)
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On the Hydraulic system, why might the Fault lights remain on after the engine one pump Pushbutton was turned off?
Green system overheat is still being sensed.
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What logic is required for MAX auto brakes to engage during a rejected takeoff?
Ground spoiler deployment.
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2015 Assuming the loss of green and yellow hydraulics, is braking available?
Yes, from the yellow brake accumulator pressure.
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2015 What does the DECEL light indicate?
Actual deceleration is at least 80% of the selected rate.
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2015 | What does LVR ASYM mean
Lever asymmetry , A thrust lever is AFT of the CL detent. forward of CL displays LVR CLM.
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2015 What does LVR CLM mean?
Thrust levers are not in the climb detent with both engines running, above thrust reduction altitude.
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2015 You see: MAN TOGA / LVR MCT
Thrust levers are not in the MCT detent after an engine failure, above green dot. Move thrust levers to MCT.
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At what altitude will the oxygen masks auto deploy?
14000 feet cabin altitude.
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Non Normal philosophy......
``` Fly the aircraft Memory items QRC ECAM Actions QRH Notifications....(inflight,Dispatch,Mtx) ATC ```
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Approach setup and considerations
ATIS, Tophat, ? , RNP-SAAAR-CAT, STAR, Paper, Glass, CRAFTS.
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2015 TO INHIBIT LDG INHIBIT What warnings are not inhibited?
On takeoff between 80 Kts and 1500' or 2 minutes after takeoff. On landing between 800' and 80 Kts. Only those failures/fires that require immediate recognition or attention.
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2016 With ENG mode select switch in NORM; with the engine running, when is continuous ignition selected.
1) Takeoff power is set. 2) Engine anti ice is ON. 3) Engine surge or stall. (In flight) 4) Flap handle out of Zero. (In flight)
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What does the flashing LVR CLB indication mean?
Thrust levers are not in the CLB detention above the thrust reduction altitude.
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T.O INHIBIT / LDG INHIBIT
Only those failures that require immediate attention are presented.
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List at least two conditions in which the speed rakes will automatically retract.
Alpha Prot TOGA Flaps full for the A320 Flaps 3 or greater for the A321

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