A330-200/300 vs A318/A319/A320/A321 Training

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What is one of the roles of the Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU) according to the ATIMS overview?

To manage aircraft design specifications

To train crew members on avionics

To regulate the mechanical systems of aircraft

To operate the air traffic control system (correct)

In which document can information about the A330 RR Trent 700 be found?

A330 Technical Training Manual (correct)

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE PROCEDURES

ATIMS COMPONENT LOCATION manual

Mechanical & Avionics Course Guide

What is the revision status of the document reviewed on June 1, 2019?

Finalized

Draft

Rev. 1 (correct)

Rev. 0

What level of the Mechanical & Avionics Course does ATIMS COMPONENT LOCATION pertain to?

Level 2 & 3 Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the purpose of the A330 RR Trent 700 Technical Training Manual?

Training and technical guidance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the content provided in the Mechanical & Avionics Course documentation?

Component location and systems maintenance Signup and view all the answers

Which element is specifically mentioned regarding the ATIMS component location?

Component identification procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized by the date included in the document revisions?

Timeliness of training materials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the CMC in connection with the ATSU?

To supply the aircraft registration number. Signup and view all the answers

Which component directly supplies the aircraft's ICAO code to the ATSU?

ATC transponders Signup and view all the answers

What function do the DCDUs serve for the flight crew?

To display and control ATC data. Signup and view all the answers

What triggers alerts from the Flight Warning Computers (FWCs)?

Reception of an ATC message. Signup and view all the answers

Which software is responsible for managing the data link communication system within the ATSU?

ATSU software Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the ATSU in aircraft operations?

To facilitate communication with ground control. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is not part of the ATSU's data exchange operations?

Emergency Alert System Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the ATSU software is primarily utilized by the flight crew?

Controlling communications with ATC and AOC. Signup and view all the answers

Which data is displayed in cyan color on the COMM CONFIG page?

MULTICAST identification set by maintenance personnel Signup and view all the answers

What can be modified by the maintenance personnel on the COMM CONFIG page?

MULTICAST identification Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following IDs can be set automatically by software data loading?

ACARS A/L Identification Signup and view all the answers

What do characters displayed in green represent on the COMM CONFIG page?

Automatically received data that cannot be modified Signup and view all the answers

Which function does the VHF3 DATA MODE page serve?

Shows geographical areas for Data link Service Provider Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data cannot be modified by the flight crew?

A/C ICAO code Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is specifically customized by the airline on the MCDU pages?

ACARS and STANDARD A/L IDs Signup and view all the answers

What information does the COMM CONFIG page NOT display?

Flight crew communications Signup and view all the answers

The STANDARD A/L Identification on the COMM CONFIG page is received from which source?

Automated data loading software Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the 'ATC MSG' P/B is activated by the flight crew?

Visual and aural alerts related to ACARS are reset. Signup and view all the answers

What does NOT characterize the MULTICAST identification?

Automatically received by ATSU Signup and view all the answers

Which data does the ATSU receive from the two FWCs and SDACs?

Operational data for AOC software, such as door and engine status. Signup and view all the answers

Which system displays warnings related to the ATSU status?

The EW/D (Electronic Window Display). Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated when the ATSU controls the VDR 3?

The DATA indication is displayed on the RMP's active window. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the interface between the ATSU and the FMGECs?

It facilitates exchanges of flight operational data. Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does the ATSU acquire from the DMCs?

Broadcasted data for AOC software usage, such as latitude and ground speed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the RMP in relation to the ATSU?

Show which entity controls various communication systems. Signup and view all the answers

From which system does the ATSU receive Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time?

The clock system onboard. Signup and view all the answers

Which interface is responsible for receiving GPS time in the ATSU system?

Multi-Mode Receiver (MMR) Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does the ATSU send to the printer?

Printable data from various sources Signup and view all the answers

Which unit interfaces with the ATSU for cabin administrative data exchanges?

Cabin Terminal (CT) Signup and view all the answers

What does the ATSU/FDIMU interface facilitate?

Flight performance uplink requests and downlink ACMS reports Signup and view all the answers

What function does the ATSU reset switch provide?

Software reset of the ATSU only Signup and view all the answers

Where is the data that helps maintenance crew get failure information sourced from?

ATSU internal and external failure detections Signup and view all the answers

Which component is used to upload ATSU software directly?

High-speed portable data loader Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication does the ATSU perform with the Cabin Terminal (CT) if installed?

Administrative data exchanges Signup and view all the answers

Which communication systems are used for data exchange with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Airline Operational Control (AOC)?

HFDR, VDR, and SATCOM Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Datalink Control and Display Units (DCDUs)?

To file and manage ATC messages Signup and view all the answers

Which interfaces inform the flight crew about received ATC messages?

CAPT, F/O MCDUs, and loudspeakers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of ATIMS architecture?

Mechanical flight control Signup and view all the answers

Which components do A/C systems exchange data with within the ATSU?

Air Traffic Control and other operational systems Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Human-Machine Interfaces' (HMIs) refer to in this context?

Devices used by the flight crew to communicate with automation systems Signup and view all the answers

What role does Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS) play in the ATIMS?

It provides navigation and flight management data. Signup and view all the answers

Which option represents a specific interface for managing ATC messages?

DCDUs only Signup and view all the answers

In terms of functionality, how are messages relayed to the flight crew?

By using loudspeakers and designated buttons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following systems is responsible for exchanging data with the printer?

Aircraft systems (A/C) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A330-200/300 Differences From A318/A319/A320/A321 Training Manual

This manual is for training purposes only and should not be used for any other purpose
The notes are not updated
Aircraft model: A330-200/300
CFM56/V2500 engine
Information systems are described in the manual

Information Systems

ATIMS component location (page 2)
ATIMS description (page 6)
ATIMS MCDU Menus D/O (page 12)
ATIMS base maintenance (page 22)

ATIMS Component Location (Page 3)

The ATSU (Air Traffic Service Unit) is the primary component
Two DCDUs (Data Communication Units) are installed at the bottom part of the instrument panel
Two "ATC MSG" P/Bs (Push buttons) are installed on the glare shield
The ATSU reset switch is on the left-side reset panel of the Overhead panel

ATIMS Description (Page 6)

The air traffic control system operates through an Air Traffic Service Unit (ATSU).
The ATSU exchanges data with aircraft systems, the printer, Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Airline Operational Control (AOC) centers, and the flight crew.
Interfaces include CAPT, F/O, "ATC MSG" P/Bs (Push buttons), loudspeakers, MCDUs and DCDUs

ATIMS MCDU Menus D/O (page 12)

The COMM MENU manages air/ground communication
The COMM CONFIG page displays aircraft ICAO code, registration number, ACARS and STANDARD A/L identification and MULTICAST identification
The MCDU pages can be customized by the airline

ATIMS Base Maintenance (Page 22)

Steps after installing an empty ATSU
Loading the ATSU software, initialization if necessary
Loading the ATC and AOC software and database
Checking the software loaded in the ATSU
BITE test of the ATIMS
VHF3 link test of the ATSU
Procedures are to be followed when doing maintenance tasks

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