Aircraft Avionics and Navigation Systems
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When does the 'Green Dot' disappear?

  • After first engine start
  • After passing 400 feet RA (correct)
  • After rotation
  • After second engine start

    • What is the condition for the green 'S' of the speedtape to be displayed?

  • Flap handle in position 1 and below FL80
  • Flap handle in position 0
  • Flap handle in position 1 (correct)
  • Flap handle in position 1 and above FL80

    • What happens to the Side Slip indicator when it becomes a beta target?

  • It turns orange
  • It turns yellow
  • It turns blue (correct)
  • It remains unchanged

    • When do the Flight Director bars flash?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are the Flight Director bars out of view?

    <p>When bank angle exceeds 45°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the Glide slope index flash continuously?

    <p>When deviation exceeds 1 dot above 120 feet RA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the ADIRS CDU?

    <p>Present position initialization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is displayed on the PFD according to the IR's information?

    <p>Heading, attitude, and vertical speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When Engine #1 is started and the APU is inoperative, what is the source of power for AC bus #2?

    <p>External power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the duration of a normal IR alignment?

    <p>Approximately 3 minutes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton in cruise?

    <p>The RAT has failed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the extinguished IR ALIGN light indicate?

    <p>Alignment has been completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are the Essential Shed buses powered by the battery?

    <p>In case of double generator failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of power for the AC Essential bus above 50 kt?

    <p>The generator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of an amber flashing IR FAULT light?

    <p>Attitude and heading information may be recovered in ATT mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct position of the PFD with respect to the ND?

    <p>The PFD should be outboard and the ND should be inboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the STATIC INVERTER?

    <p>To power the ESS DC and ESS AC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ESS DC SHED and ESS AC SHED?

    <p>To reduce the load on the batteries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to generator #1 when the C switch is selected OFF?

    <p>It is removed from all busses but continues to power one fuel pump in each wing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen after the loss of Gen #2 and the start of the APU?

    <p>Eng gen #1 continues to power AC bus #1 and downstream systems. The APU powers AC bus #2 and downstream systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does the RAT automatically deploy?

    <p>Electrical power to both AC BUS #1 &amp; #2 is lost and the aircraft speed is above 100 knots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What powers the essential systems during the 5 seconds it takes for the RAT to extend?

    <p>The BATTERIES power both BATT HOT busses, ESS DC SHED, and ESS AC SHED through the STATIC INVERTER</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the AUTO BUS TIE?

    <p>To allow either engine-driven IDG to automatically power both main AC buses in the event of a generator loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When will the RAT & EMER GEN red FAULT light illuminate?

    <p>When the EMER GEN is not supplying electrical power, AC busses #1 &amp; #2 are unpowered and the nose gear is up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to all valves that could supply pneumatic air to the area of the bleed leak if a BMC detects a bleed leak?

    <p>They automatically close.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if one BMC fails?

    <p>The adjacent BMC takes over the monitoring of the bleed system to issue ECAM warnings if necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What provides bleed leak protection for the APU pneumatic duct?

    <p>Detection loops associated with BMC #1 and BMC #2.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    With the loss of pneumatic system pressure, what happens to the engine bleed valve?

    <p>It assumes the closed position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controls and monitors pneumatic system operation?

    <p>Two bleed monitoring computers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is the GND symbol displayed on the ECAM BLEED page?

    <p>Whenever the aircraft is on the ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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