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1
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What info does the IR supply

A 
Heading 
Attitude 
Angular rate
Flight path angle
Acceleration 
Aircraft position
Track
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What info does the ADR give

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Airspeed
Altitude
Angle of Attack
Over speed warning
Mach #
Temperature
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What causes the AMBER FAULT light on the ENG BLEED pb?

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BBOOL
Bleed valve not closed during ENG start.
Bleed valve not closed with APU bleed on.
Overpressure downstream of bleed valve
Overheat of bleed air
Leak [wing or pylon on the RELATED side]
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What does amber FAULT light in the APU BLEED pb indicate.

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APU bleed leak

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What are the 2 functions of the ENG bleed valves

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▪️Pressure regulation

▪️Shut off valves

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What is the RAM AIR pb used for?

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▪️Smoke Removal

▪️Ventilation if cockpit and cabin if both packs fail

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When will the RAM AIR valve open if selected on?

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🔺p is less than 1psi

Ditching is NOT selected

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What logic controls the X-BLEED valve when the switch is in AUTO?

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▪️X-BLEED valve OPEN when APU valve is open.
▪️X-BLEED valve is CLOSED when APU bleed valve is closed.
▪️X-BLEED valve is CLOSED in case of a wing/Pylon or APU leak [except during engine start]

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How many motors drive the X-BLEED valve?

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2 electrical motors

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What causes the Pack Flow Control valve to automatically close?

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▪️pack overheat on ground only, engine start or operation of the fire or ditching pb.
—-> the valve is controlled from the AIR COND panel

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What does the Amber HOT AIR FAULT indicate?

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The fault circuit detects a overheat when duct temp = 88degC.
The valve and trim air valves close automatically.
The fault light goes OFF when temp drops below 70degC and flight crew selects OFF.

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When will the HOT AIR valve close?

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▪️No Air
▪️Both ASCS lanes fail
▪️Duct overheat 
▪️Cockpit trim air valve failure 
▪️BOTH cabin trim air valves fail
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What is the function of the HOT AIR pb?

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It controls the HOT AIR pressure regulating valve which controls the flow of hot air to the Trim Air Valves.
—-> this hot air is mixed with pack conditioned air for zone temperature control.

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How many ACSC [AC system controllers] are there?

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2 x ACSC to monitor the TEMP of 3 ZONES
COCKPIT
FWD
AFT cabin

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How many lanes on each ACSC? and how do they operate?

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2 lanes {1active 1 STBY}
If both lanes fail the related pack is lost and the associated HOT AIR pressure regulating valve and associated TRIM AIR valves close

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If a ACM fails what occurs?

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🔺the affected PACK may be operated in heat exchanger cooling mode.

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What happens the the PACK FLOW control valves during ENG start {normal engine start using APU}

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▪️close automatically when ENG MODE SEL —-> IGN
▪️if the MASTER SWITCH is not selected ON within 30s they open again.
▪️They close when MASTER SWITCH is selected ON.
🔹After start sequence or ENG MODE SEL is back to NORM the pack flow control valves open.

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After ENG start with the APU BLEED pb ON what source is supplying bleed air to the packs?

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APU BLEED it has priority over ENG’s bleed.

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When does the Lavatory/Gally extract fan operate?

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Continuously when electrical power is available.

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Will the batteries completely drain if you leave the BAT switches in AUTO after aircraft power is removed?

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NO
🔴 Battery cut-off logic prevents complete discharge when the aircraft is on the ground and unpowered
—-> 22.5V

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How is the BATTERY BUSS normally powered?

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DC BUS1 through the DC TIE contactor.

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What does the AMBER FAULT light in the GALY & CAB pb indicate?

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A load of any generator is more than 100% is it’s rated output

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How does the GALLEY pb work in AUTO?

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Main & Secondary Gally are supplied
The main galley and IFE are automatically shed.
▪️IN FLIGHT only 1 GEN operating
▪️ON GND when only one ENG GEN is operating

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When is galley SHED displayed on the ECAM?

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▪️GALLEY pb OFF
▪️IN FLIGHT only 1 GEN operating
▪️on GND the aircraft is being supplied by 1 ENG GEN only

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What does a FAULT light in the ENG ANTI ICE pb indicate?
Push button valve disagreement.
26
When do Wing Anti Ice valves automatically close?
🔺on landing 🔺bleed leak detected 🔺loss of electrical power
27
How many controllers on the pressurisation system?
``` 2 Only 1 operates at a time They swap roles 70s after landing OR if operating system fails ```
28
What does the Amber FAULT light in the MODE SEL pb indicate?
Both automatic systems are faulty
29
What does a FAULT on the ENG GEN pb indicate?
▪️The associated GCU tripped | ▪️Opens the line contactor [except if the GEN pb-sw is selected off.
30
When is it normal to see a ENG GEN FAULT light illuminate?
prior to ENG start
31
What does the APU GEN FAULT light indicate?
▪️associated GCU tripped | ▪️Opens the line contactor
32
When is the APU GEN FAULT light inhibited?
APU speed too low | APU GEN line contactor opens after EXT PWR or ENG GEN takes over
33
What is the function of the BUS TIE pb in the AUTO position?
The BTC’s automatically OPEN or CLOSE to maintain power supply to both AC BUS 1 & 2
34
In EMERG CONFIG and EMERG GEN failed can we start the APU in flight?
NO, only on GND and speed below 100kts | —-> BATS will be connected to the DC BAT BUS
35
In EMERG CONFIG with the EMERG GEN online, can you start the APU in flight?
YES, FL250 when the APU MASTER pb-sw is set to ON the BATT’s are connected to the DC BAT BUS for 3 minutes.
36
What happens below 100 & 50kts when EMERG GEN is powering the a/c?
<100kts DC is automatically connected to the a/c | <50kts AC ESS is automatically shed leading to loss of DU’s
37
What will happen if we have a TR1 failure?
DC BUSS2 will power all DC busses
38
If TR1 and TR2 were lost, what busses will be unpowered?
DC BUSS 1&2 and DC BAT BUS will be unpowered and DC ESS BUS will be powered by ESS TR
39
Do we have to push the BUSS TIE pb to keep AC BUS 1 & 2 powered?
No, it’s a automatic function
40
AC ESS BUSS is normally supplied to?
AC BUS 1
41
IDG?
Integrated Drive Generator
42
What is the function of the IDG?
Converts variable ENG speed to constant speed for optimal GEN operation.
43
What does the IDG FAULT light indicate?
IDG oil outlet overheat >185degC IDG oil pressure low Light inhibited when IDG disconnected
44
What precautions must you take when disconnecting the IDG?
🔺don’t disconnect when ENG is not running. | 🔺Don’t hold pb longer than 3s
45
What is the function of the AC ESS FEED pb in NORMAL pos & when do we need to push it?
If AC BUS 1 is lost AC BUS 2 automatically feeds the AC ESS BUS —-> ONLY when asked by the checklist.
46
What does the AC ESS FEED pb WHITE ALTN light indicate?
AC ESS BUS is supplied by AC BUS2 | FAILT light comes on when AC ESS BUS is not powered
47
What is the purpose of the STAT INV? What powers it?
To provide AC power to part of the AC ESS BUS from BAT1 if only BATT’s are supplying electrical power to the A/c.
48
When is the STAT INV activated?
When the A/C is powered by BATTS only.
49
How is the BAT check accomplished?
▪️ECAM ELEC page ▪️BATT 1&2 OFF then ON ▪️check charging current <60A in 10s
50
What does a BATT FAULT light indicate?
Battery charge limiter is faulty
51
When are BATT’s connected to the BATT BUSS?
APU start BATT charging AC BUS 1&2 not powered <100kts
52
What is the priority for ELEC power?
``` ENG GEN’s EXT PWR APU GEN RAT EMERG GEN BATT’s ```
53
With APU Green AVAIL light ON and EXT PWR AVAIL light ON which system is powering the AC?
APU
54
What is the normal in flight management scheme?
CTR tanks 1st then WING tanks
55
How many fuel pumps are installed?
2 in each inner tank —-> 4 | 1 APU pump to provide fuel to the APU when tank pumps are off
56
What will cause FUEL MODE SEL PB FAULT light?
Centre tank had >250kg and either WING tank had <5000kg
57
When do the Main tanks Outer Cell drain into the inner tanks?
When the inner tank fuel reaches 750kg
58
If only 1 Inner tank reaches 750kg what happens to the other transfer valve?
All 4 transfer valves open.
59
Once opened to transfer fuel how are the Fuel Transfer Valves closed?
Automatic at the next fuelling operation.
60
Can the aircraft be flown with loss of all hydraulic systems?
NO, you must have at least 1
61
What happens when you press the RAT MAN ON pb?
Flight crew can extend the RAT at any time
62
Does the PTU transfer Hydraulic fluid?
NO
63
How many hydraulic pumps are in the GREEN system?
1 ENG PTU
64
How many hydraulic pumps are in the BLUE system?
1 ELECTRIC | 1 RAT
65
How many pumps are in the YELLOW system?
1ENG 1ELECTRIC 1PTU 1HAND PUMP
66
When does the BLUE ELEC PUMP operate in AUTO?
IF AC power is available it operates: IN FLIGHT ON GND [1 ENG running] IF BLUE PUMP OVRD pb on maintenance panel was pushed.
67
Name items that run from ONLY the YELLOW system?
``` ALT BRAKE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR CARGO DOORS ENG2 REV YAW DAMPER #2 ```
68
What does Amber FAULT light in the PTU pb indicate?
OLL Overheat in reservoir Low air pressure in reservoir Low fluid levels in reservoir
69
What does Amber FAULT light in the ENG PUMP pb indicate?
``` POLL Pump pressure Low Overheat in reservoir Low air pressure in reservoir Low level in reservoir ```
70
What does FAULT light in the BLUE or YELLOW ELEC PUMP pb indicate?
``` POLLO Pump pressure low Overheat in reservoir Low air pressure in reservoir Low level in reservoir Overheat in the pump ```
71
With the switch set to OFF what does the YELLOW electric pump come on automatically? —-> what does it power?
Cargo Door lever set OPEN or CLOSE | —-> this inhibits the operation of all system components except Alternate Braking and REV ENG #2
72
What is the function of the Hydraulic priority valves?
Hydraulic power to flaps, Slats, Landing gear and EMER GEN is cut off if press drops below a predetermined value.
73
What is the purpose of the hand pump?
To provide YELLOW hydraulic press for cargo door operation.
74
Where are the ENG FIRE loops installed?
Pylon nacelle Engine Core Fan section
75
What happens if both fire loops fail?
If within 5s of each other—-> FIRE WARNING
76
What does Amber DISH light mean?
Fire extinguisher lost pressure
77
How many fire extinguishers in each engine?
2
78
Actions that occur ENG FIRE pb?
``` Silence aural fire warning Arms squibs Close lp fuel valves Closes Hyd fire shut off valve Close ENG bleed valve Closes PACK flow control valve Cuts FADEC power supply Deactivates IDG ```
79
What happens when you press the TEST pb ENG FIRE panel?
``` CRC MASTER WARN lights flash [2] ENG FIRE pb illuminates RED SQUIB and DISCH light illuminates ECAM FIRE WARN Fire light on the ENG panel ```
80
How many fire extinguishers on the APU?
1
81
Actions pushing the APU FIRE pb?
Shuts the APU down Silences the aural warning Arms APU FIRE extinguisher squib Closes the low pressure fuel valve and shuts off the APU fuel pump Closes the APU BLEED valve & X FEED valve Deactivates APU GEN
82
APU FIRE TEST pb?
``` CRC MAST WARN APU pb illuminates RED SQUIB & DISCH lights illuminate ECAM FIRE WARN ```
83
Does the APU Fire extinguisher automatically discharge if fire detected on ground?
Yes, auto shut down & discharge
84
What is the AUDIO SWITCHING panel used for?
Switching to ACP3 if ACP1 or 2 fails
85
If the mechanic pressed the APU AUTO EXTING TEST pb what will occur?
APU shut down
86
What does the CARGO HEAT HOT AIR Amber FAULT light indicate?
Duct overheat
87
What does the CARGO HEAT AFT ISOL VALVE Amber FAULT light indicate?
Valve disagreement of INLET or OUTLET valve
88
How many fire extinguishers are provided for the cargo compartments?
1 bottle which can be discharged within 60s to either compartment.
89
Do we do the cargo fire test.
No | Self test
90
What does the Red SMOKE light in the FWD or AFT Pb indicate?
BOTH channels detect smoke OR | ONE channel detects smoke and the other one is faulty.
91
How many smoke detectors are there? [cavities]
▪️1 Cavity FWD, 2 cavities AFT [each DUAL loop A+B] | ▪️1 Fire bottle with 3 nozzles [1FWD 2 AFT cargo]
92
With CARGO SMOKE warning what happens to the isolation Valve and Extract fan?
Iso valves close | Extract fan STOPS
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