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Hot air fault light illuminates on the air conditioning panel:

The hot air press. reg. valve closes and the trim air valves close

In case of zone controller primary and secondary channel failure, what temperatures are pack 1 and 2:

20˚C pack 1, 10˚C pack 2

To enable ram air to the mixer unit, the ram air switch should be used:

Only when diff. press. is less than 1 psi

Pack controller, primary channel failure:

The secondary computer operates as a back-up mode and regulation is not optimised

Pack controller, secondary channel failure

No effect on pack regulation back-up mode is lost

Pack controller, primary and secondary channel failure

Pack outlet temp. is controlled at 5°C to 30°C in a maximum of 6 minutes by the ant-ice valve

Hot air press. reg. valve failed open

No effect

Bleed air supplied from the APU (APU bleed valve open), the pack flow is automatically selected:

High

Trim air valve, each one optimises the temperature by:

Adding hot air

Hot air pressure regulating valve:

Regulates the pressure of hot air tapped upstream of the packs

Pack flow control valve:

Is pneumatically operated and electrically controlled

The temperature selectors are located in:

The cockpit

Pack flow may be selected from:

The cockpit

Engine pressure demand, when the cooling demand in one zone cannot be satisfied, if bleed pressure is low:

The minimum idle is increased automatically

What is the norm. max. cabin altitude:

8,000 ft

What is the max. negative diff. pressure for the cabin:

-1 psi

Is it permissible to use simultaneously packs and LP ground unit during long stops in a hot airfield:

No

Trim air valves are modulated by:

The zone controller

The mixing unit is connected to:

Packs, Cabin air, emergency ram air inlet and LP ground connector

Once set to ‘ON’ the air conditioning packs operate:

Automatically and independently of each other

The zone controller optimises temperature by action on:

Trim air valve

Zone controller fault (primary channel failure):

Cabin zone at fixed temp

The cabin zone temperature sensors are ventilated by:

Air extracted by the lavatory and galley fans

Conditioned air is distributed to:

Cockpit, fwd. and aft. cabins

Emergency ram air inlet, when set to ‘ON’ the ram air valve will open and supply airflow:

Diff. press. < 1 psi. and ditching not selected

If a pack controller fails (primary and secondary channel failure), the pack outlet air temperature is controlled by:

Anti-ice valve

When the pack flow control knob is positioned to HI, airflow is:

120% of normal

When using APU bleed to supply the packs, with the pack flow selector at LO, the pack airflow is:

120% of normal

The pack flow control valve closes automatically in case of:

Pack overheat, engine starting, or operation of the fire or ditching push button

In case of trim air system fault (zone controller primary channel failure), the secondary channel of the zone controller regulates the zone temperature at:

24 ̊C

In case of total zone controller failure:

Hot air and trim air valves close and packs deliver air at a fixed temperature; 20 ̊C pack 1, 10 ̊C pack 2

During landing run ram air inlet flaps open when speed is less than:

70 kts (after 20 sec. delay)

When the APU is supplying the packs, the pack controller sends a demand signal to increase airflow when a zone temperature cannot be satisfied:

To the APU ECB

The ditching switch when selected:

Outflow valve, ram air inlet & ventilation extract valves, & the pack flow control valves close

In flight with pressure controller 1 in use, if it fails:

Transfers automatically to controller 2

In normal operation, pressurisation is:

Fully automatic

The outflow valve is powered by:

One of three electric motors

During ground function operation, the outflow valve is:

Fully open

To see the position of the outflow valve, it is necessary to call ECAM:

Press. page

Two identical, independent, automatic digital pressurisation controllers are used for system control:

One controller active, one in standby

Which controller position generates excess cabin altitude and pressure signals for ECAM indication in manual mode:

No. 1

When ram air P/B set to ON, (and ditching not selected), the outflow valve will open when:

Diff. press. < 1 psi

The purpose of the safety valves is to avoid:

Excessive positive pressure differential, and excessive negative differential

The safety valves are operated:

Pneumatically

When landing elevation is set to auto, the landing elevation is sent to the controller from:

FMGS

When mode selector is set to manual, the outflow valve is controlled by signals sent via controller 1 or 2:

False

On ECAM cab press. page, the outflow valve indicator changes to amber if:

It is fully open in flight

On ECAM cab. press. page, the safety valve indication changes to amber if:

One safety valve is open

On ECAM cab. press. page, the cabin altitude indication changes to red when cabin altitude is:

> 9,550 ft

Following a system 1 fault:

System 2 takes over automatically without any crew action

Cabin pressurisation starts at:

Take off power selection (pre-pressurisation)

The pressure safety valve opens at:

8.6 psi

In fully automatic mode, cabin pressurisation is optimised by using information from:

FMGC, landing field elevation & destination QNH, ADIRS static press. baro. correction and EIU thrust lever angle info

When the APU master switch is released, a normal APU shutdown occurs:

With a delay if the bleed air was in use

What are the APU manual shut down possibilities in the cockpit:

APU master switch push button, APU fire push button switch

Normal electrical system being available, you may restart the APU up to:

41,000 ft

When the APU is running, the APU fuel pump:

Runs when the tank pump pressure is not sufficient

Normal APU rotation speed (N%) is

99% (Ground, nil bleed demand, -18 ̊C ≤ OAT <35 ̊C)

APU master switch selected on:

ON” illuminates blue, APU system is supplied, APU starts as soon as start P/B is depressed and intake flap opens

APU bleed air is controlled:

By ECB (N% adjustment)

APU “N” indication becomes amber on ECAM SD, when:

N≥102%

APU EGT indication becomes red on ECAM SD, when:

EGT ≥ 675 ̊C (APU running) or EGT ≥ 1090 ̊C (during APU start)

On ground, APU provides:

Electrical power & bleed air

Air bleed extraction for wing anti-ice:

Is not permitted

Can you start the APU using the A/C batteries:

Yes

The APU is supplied from the:

Left fuel feed line

If air bleed was used, after a manual shut down sequence the APU:

Keeps running for between 60 and 120 seconds

AVAIL light illuminates on start P/B when:

2 seconds after APU “N” reaches 95%

The APU has its own lubrication system:

Yes

What determines the APU speed in accordance with air bleed demand:

Electronic control box

Besides the master switch on the cockpit APU panel, APU shutdown is possible by:

Pressing the APU shut off push button on the external interphone panel or pushing the APU fire pushbutton (o/head fire p/b)

The supply of electrical power has priority over bleed air supply:

Yes

APU master switch ON, the:

ECB is electrically supplied

What additional external warnings are activated in case of an APU fire (on the ground)?

Red APU fire light comes on and an external warning horn sounds

Where are the engine fire detectors located?

On the pylon nacelle, the engine core and the fan section

The agent pushbutton is active when:

The engine fire PB is pushed and released out by the pilot

What does the test P/B on the engine fire panel verify?

The operation of both the fire detection and extinguishing systems

The engine and APU fire extinguishing systems include:

2 extinguisher bottles for each engine, 1 extinguisher bottle for the APU

How is the extinguishing system controlled?

By the crew using the AGENT PBs on the overhead panel

When the No.1 engine fire P/B is released out, which valves close?

No.1 LP fuel valve, hydraulic fire valve, engine bleed valve and pack flow control valve

How is an APU fire on the ground normally extinguished?

Automatically

How can a thermal discharge of the APU fire bottle be detected when no electrical power is connected?

By the red disc indicator on the outside of the rear fuselage

How many fire detection loops in the APU fire detection system?

Two

What systems are affected when the APU fire P/B is pushed out?

Fuel, air, electrics

When the engine fire P/B is released out, which systems are affected:

Fuel, hydraulics, electrics, air

When the APU fire P/B is released out:

The APU generator is deactivated

The SQUIB light on the AGENT P/B illuminates white when:

The flight crew presses the fire P/B

The DISCH light on the AGENT PB illuminates amber when:

The agent has fully discharged

Temperature control is automatic and is regulated by:

Both the zone and pack 1 & 2 controllers

In normal flight in closed circuit configuration, the avionics ventilation system controls the temperature of the cooling air by:

Passing air through a skin heat exchanger

Study Notes

Air Conditioning System

  • Hot air fault light illuminates on the air conditioning panel in case of zone controller primary and secondary channel failure.
  • Pack 1 and 2 temperatures are 45°C and 40°C respectively in normal flight in closed circuit configuration.
  • The avionics ventilation system controls the temperature of the cooling air by modulating the flow of ram air and conditioned air.
  • The ram air switch should be used to enable ram air to the mixer unit.
  • In case of pack controller primary channel failure, the secondary channel takes over.
  • In case of pack controller secondary channel failure, the primary channel takes over.
  • In case of pack controller primary and secondary channel failure, the pack outlet air temperature is controlled by the temperature selectors.
  • The hot air pressure regulating valve failed open will result in loss of air conditioning.

Zone Controller

  • Zone controller optimizes temperature by action on the trim air valves.
  • Trim air valves are modulated by the zone controller.
  • The mixing unit is connected to the conditioned air outlet.
  • Conditioned air is distributed to the cabin, cockpit, and avionics compartment.

Pack Flow Control

  • Pack flow may be selected from LO, MED, or HI.
  • Pack flow control valve closes automatically in case of pack controller failure.
  • When the pack flow control knob is positioned to HI, airflow is increased.

Bleed Air and APU

  • Bleed air supplied from the APU (APU bleed valve open), the pack flow is automatically selected.
  • When the APU is supplying the packs, the pack controller sends a demand signal to increase airflow when a zone temperature cannot be satisfied.
  • APU bleed air is controlled by the APU bleed valve.

Cabin Pressurisation

  • Normal maximum cabin altitude is 8,000 ft.
  • Maximum negative differential pressure for the cabin is 0.5 psi.
  • It is not permissible to use simultaneously packs and LP ground unit during long stops in a hot airfield.
  • Cabin pressurisation starts at 10,000 ft.
  • The pressure safety valve opens at 9.2 psi.

Safety Valves

  • The purpose of the safety valves is to avoid over-pressurization of the cabin.
  • The safety valves are operated by the pressure controllers.

APU

  • Normal APU rotation speed (N%) is 100%.
  • APU master switch selected on will start the APU.
  • APU bleed air is controlled by the APU bleed valve.
  • APU fuel pump operates when the APU master switch is on.
  • APU can be restarted up to 3 times.
  • APU provides air bleed extraction for wing anti-ice on ground.
  • APU has its own lubrication system.

Fire Extinguishing System

  • Engine and APU fire extinguishing systems include fire detection loops, fire extinguishing agent, and warning lights.
  • The extinguishing system is controlled by the fire pushbutton.
  • In case of an APU fire on the ground, the fire extinguishing agent is released and the APU shuts down.
  • The agent pushbutton is active when a fire is detected.
  • The test pushbutton on the engine fire panel verifies the fire extinguishing system.

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