SPV Flashcards
You see a flashing amber OPEN light next to the cockpit door switch (and aural alarm). What does this mean?
Someone in cabin has started the emergency access procedure
With emergency exit light in the ARM position, what causes the emergency lighting system to illuminate?
Exit signs/overhead emergency/floor proximity lights illuminate with loss of electric power
Exit signs only with excessive cabin alt
Exit signs illuminate when LG extends if the NO SMOKING switch is in AUTO
With the STROBE sw in AUTO, when will the strobe lights operate?
They come on automatically with Weight Off Wheels
With LAND switches OFF, what is the status of the landing lights?
Lights are extended but OFF
Which lights illuminate with the EMER EXIT LT selected ON?
Overhead emergency
EXIT lights
Floor proximity emergency escape path
Note: internal battery’s (EPSUs) are not charged in this position and may only last 10 min)
What happens to the nosewheel response to tiller input as gs increases?
Deflection response is reduced as speed increases
What does a FAULT light in the TERR PB mean?
1) terrain detection function failure
2) basic modes 1-5 still operational
What will occur if TERR PB is selected OFF?
Inhibits the database terrain detection function and keeps basic GPWS modes 1-5 operable
What does GPWS SYS FAULT light indicate?
Basic GPWS Mode 1-5 malfunction
What is inhibited when the GS MODE PB is selected OFF?
Mode 5 Glideslope mode (“glideslope” aural) is inhibited
What will occur if you select the FLAP MODE PB OFF?
Flap mode 4 “TOO LOW FLAPS” is inhibited to avoid nuisance warnings when landing with reduced flap setting
What occurs when LDG 3 FLAP PB is selected ON?
Flap mode 4 “TOO LOW FLAPS” is inhibited when FLAPS CONF 3 is selected. In this case, the ECAM LDG MEMO displays “FLAPS…3” instead of “FLAPS FULL”
Do we receive an ECAM message when the SMOKE light illuminated and aural alert annunciate?
No, system is aftermarket and has no suppression or ECAM alert
What does the RACK POWER SMOKE light and associated aural alert indicate?
Smoke detected in the aft avionics rack
If the SMOKE light in the RACK POWER illuminated and the associated aural alert is present, what would you expect to see on the associated ECAM?
Nothing
If an emergency access is initiated how much time do you have to select LOCK in order to prevent unauthorized access?
Select LOCK within 30 sec to deny entry
That locks the cockpit for 5 mins
Which cockpit lighting is available on battery power only?
The RH (FO) dome light The CAPT flood lights
With the EMER EXIT LT set to ARM when will the overhead emergency lights illuminate?
Loss of normal electrical power
With the EMER EXIT LT set to ARM, when will the EXIT SIGNS illuminate?
1) loss of normal electrical power
2) excessive cabin alt
3) with NO SMOKING sign in AUTO, they come on with LG down
With the EVAC switch in the CAPT position and an alert activated from the CABIN, what indications would be present in the cockpit?
1) cockpit horn sounds for 3 sec
2) CAPT sw: if activated from the cabin, the signal will only be apparent in the flight deck and will only sound in the fight deck for 3 sec
The lights in the EMER switch flash and you hear 3 long buzzers sound in the flight deck. What does this indicate?
An emergency call has been made from the cabin to the flight deck.
Which button should be used to communicate with the cabin in an emergency?
EMER CALL button
What happens when you press MECH PB?
COCKPIT CALL illuminates down below and a horn sounds as long as button is held
When are the CVR and FDR energized with the RCRD GND CTL PB in AUTO (extinguished)
AUTO:
On ground: 5 min after electrical power to the aircraft or after engine start
Stops automatically 5 mins after engine shutdown
In flight: continuously