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1
Q

The FADEC controls all but which of the following: (FM 8.70.10.1)
A. Engine limits.
B. Automatic and manual starting sequences.
C. Engine anti-ice.
D. Thrust reversing.

A

Engine anti-ice.

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When the engines are running, the FADEC is powered by (FM 8.70.10.1)

A

Its own alternator.

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During an automatic start, the FADEC automatically _______ the igniters at each start. (FM 8.70.10.4)

A

Alternates

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During the automatic start sequence of ENG 1, you notice that only igniter A is powered. Is this normal? (FM 8.70.10.4)

A

Yes, igniters are used alternately for automatic engine start, in this case igniter A.

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If the FADEC detects a non-normal condition during an automatic start with N2 below 50%, it (FM 8.70.10.5)

A

Aborts the start and auto-cranks the engine.

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(319/320) When N2 increases to greater than ____ percent, the FADEC no longer monitors start parameters. (FM 8.70.10.5)

A

50

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(NEO) When N2 increases to greater than ____ percent, the FADEC no longer monitors start parameters. (FM 8.70.10.6)

A

55

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(319/320) The FADEC normal control mode meters fuel to maintain a reference (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

EPR

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(319/320) The FADEC alternate control meters fuel to maintain a reference (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

N1

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(319/320) If the EPR mode fails, the FADEC automatically reverts to the _____ mode. (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

N1

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(319/320) Engine limit protections are NOT provided in the ____mode. (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

N1 unrated

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(319/320) What protection is lost if the EPR mode fails? (FM 8.70.10.2)

A

Alpha floor protection.

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Which is NOT a source of air for engine start? (FM 8.70.10.5)

A

PTU

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During a manual start, _______ is not available. (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

Automatic abort

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Verify a _________ bleed pressure indication during a manual start. (FM 8.70.10.9)

A

green

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During a manual start, what function does the FADEC perform? (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

Provides ECAM start fault detection, however, automatic abort and crank capabilities are not available.

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Which igniter(s) is/are used during a manual start? (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

Both A and B.

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Why are both igniters powered during the ENG 1 start sequence shown on the graphic? (FM 8.70.10.8)

A

This is a manual start and both igniters are always used.

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Q

What does an illuminated ENG 1 FAULT light indicate on the Engine
Panel indicate? (FM 8.70.20.3)

A

Automatic aborted start.

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Continuous ignition is selected manually by positioning ENG MODE selector to (FM 8.70.20.2)

A

IGN/START.

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Q

What action is required if continuous ignition is desired after engine
Start? (FM 8.70.20.2)

A

The ENG MODE selector must be cycled to NORM and then
back to IGN/START.

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Q

Continuous ignition is NOT automatically provided for which of the following conditions? (FM 8.70.20.3)

A

Turbulent air.

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Q

When is continuous ignition NOT automatically provided in flight? (FM 8.70.20.3)

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A

Engine low oil pressure indicated.

24
Q

(NEO) Continuous ignition is automatically provided when (FM 8.70.20.4)

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A

A thrust control malfunction is detected

25
How should you cancel a "ENG THR LEVERS NOT SET“ caution during takeoff? (FM 8.70.10.11)
Advance the thrust levers to TO/GA.
26
(NEO) Approach idle is selected inflight with _____ or _____ or when landing gear is down (FM 8.70.10.3)
CONF 3, FULL
27
Which is NOT a position defined by a stop or detent? (FM 8.70.20.1)
REV IDLE.
28
According to the graphic, what is the condition of ENG 1? (FM 8.70.20.5)
Reverser door is not stowed or is unlocked.
29
The A/THR is armed on the ground by setting the thrust levers to ____ with at least one FD on. (FM 8.70.10.11)
FLX with a FLEX temperature entered in the FMGC
30
The autothrust will not arm when the thrust levers are advanced for takeoff if both _____ are off. (FM 8.70.10.11)
FDs
31
On the ground or inflight, autothrust arming is confirmed when A/THR is displayed in _____ in column 5 of the FMA, and the A/THR button is illuminated on the FCU. (FM 8.70.10.11)
Blue
32
What does a blue A/THR FMA in column 5 of the FMA indicate? (FM 8.70.10.11)
Autothrust is armed
33
How is the autothrust system engaged in flight? (FM 8.70.10.11)
Setting thrust levers in the engagement range with the autothrustsystem armed.
34
With both engines running, the thrust levers are in the engagement range (FM 8.70.10.12)
When both thrust levers are just above idle but not above the CL detent.
35
The engaged mode of the A/THR is displayed in _____ in column 1 of the FMA. (FM 8.70.10.12)
Green
36
An engaged autothrust system reverts to which mode when the flight directors and autopilots are selected off? (FM 8.40.10.12)
SPEED
37
The engagement range of the A/THR with one engine running is (FM 8.70.10.12)
Forward of IDLE detent to FLX/MCT detent.
38
What action will NOT disconnect the autothrust system? (FM 8.70.10.12)
Flying the airplane into an ALPHA FLOOR condition.
39
How can a change in thrust be avoided when disconnecting the A/THR system? (FM 8.70.10.12)
Matching the lever to existing power setting before disconnecting.
40
Holding an autothrust disconnect button for more than ___ seconds will cause a loss of ALPHA FLOOR protection for the remainder of the flight. (FM 8.70.10.12)
15
41
The autothrust system can be disconnected by (FM 8.70.10.12)
Positioning both thrust levers to the idle stop.
42
Thrust lock is caused by (FM 8.70.10.13)
Failure of the A/THR system.
43
After recovery from an alpha floor engagement, when angle of attack is reduced, _____ (surrounded by an amber box) is annunciated in green on the FMA (FM 8.70.10.13)
TOGA LK
44
How can thrust control be regained after a TOGA LK condition? (FM 8.70.10.13)
Disconnecting the autothrust system.
45
The A/THR RETARD mode is only available during a/an ______ landing. (FM 8.70.10.14)
Automatic
46
According to the graphic, what is the condition of the engines? (FM 8.70.20.5)
Reverser doors are not stowed or are unlocked.
47
The majority of the APU system logic is controlled by the (FM 8.70.30.1)
Electronic Control Box (ECB).
48
Which statement best describes the APU during the starting process? (FM 8.70.30.1)
Is completely automatic once initiated.
49
While preflighting with the APU running, you hear a horn in the nosewheel well. This may indicate (FM 8.70.30.1)
An APU fire.
50
During the initial flight deck preparation you notice an illuminated APU MASTER switch FAULT light. What does this indicate? (FM 8.70.40.1)
APU has shut down automatically.
51
Fuel is normally supplied to the APU from (FM 8.70.30.1)
The left fuel feed line.
52
APU may be started by using normal electrics up to (FM 1.30.13)
39,000 feet.
53
When the APU MASTER switch is selected OFF, the APU may continue to run for up to ____ minute(s) to cool before shutdown (FM 8.70.30.2)
2
54
The APU MASTER switch FAULT light illuminates amber when (FM 8.70.40.1)
An APU automatic shutdown occurs.
55
An APU auto shutdown occurs and an APU MASTER switch FAULT light illuminates amber for which of the following? (FM 8.70.40.1)
APU overspeed or underspeed.
56
What pilot actions are required for an APU fire on the ground? (FM 8.80.10.1)
Follow ECAM procedure. APU auto shutdown and fire extinguishing is automatic.
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