30 Questions
When does the 'Green Dot' disappear?
After passing 400 feet RA
What is the condition for the green 'S' of the speedtape to be displayed?
Flap handle in position 1
What happens to the Side Slip indicator when it becomes a beta target?
It turns blue
When do the Flight Director bars flash?
All of the above
When are the Flight Director bars out of view?
When bank angle exceeds 45°
When does the Glide slope index flash continuously?
When deviation exceeds 1 dot above 120 feet RA
What is the primary function of the ADIRS CDU?
Present position initialization
What is displayed on the PFD according to the IR's information?
Heading, attitude, and vertical speed
When Engine #1 is started and the APU is inoperative, what is the source of power for AC bus #2?
External power
What is the duration of a normal IR alignment?
Approximately 3 minutes
What is the meaning of the FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton in cruise?
The RAT has failed.
What does the extinguished IR ALIGN light indicate?
Alignment has been completed
When are the Essential Shed buses powered by the battery?
In case of double generator failure.
What is the source of power for the AC Essential bus above 50 kt?
The generator
What is the meaning of an amber flashing IR FAULT light?
Attitude and heading information may be recovered in ATT mode
What is the correct position of the PFD with respect to the ND?
The PFD should be outboard and the ND should be inboard
What is the function of the STATIC INVERTER?
To power the ESS DC and ESS AC
What is the function of the ESS DC SHED and ESS AC SHED?
To reduce the load on the batteries.
What happens to generator #1 when the C switch is selected OFF?
It is removed from all busses but continues to power one fuel pump in each wing
What would happen after the loss of Gen #2 and the start of the APU?
Eng gen #1 continues to power AC bus #1 and downstream systems. The APU powers AC bus #2 and downstream systems
When does the RAT automatically deploy?
Electrical power to both AC BUS #1 & #2 is lost and the aircraft speed is above 100 knots
What powers the essential systems during the 5 seconds it takes for the RAT to extend?
The BATTERIES power both BATT HOT busses, ESS DC SHED, and ESS AC SHED through the STATIC INVERTER
What is the purpose of the AUTO BUS TIE?
To allow either engine-driven IDG to automatically power both main AC buses in the event of a generator loss
When will the RAT & EMER GEN red FAULT light illuminate?
When the EMER GEN is not supplying electrical power, AC busses #1 & #2 are unpowered and the nose gear is up
What happens to all valves that could supply pneumatic air to the area of the bleed leak if a BMC detects a bleed leak?
They automatically close.
What happens if one BMC fails?
The adjacent BMC takes over the monitoring of the bleed system to issue ECAM warnings if necessary.
What provides bleed leak protection for the APU pneumatic duct?
Detection loops associated with BMC #1 and BMC #2.
With the loss of pneumatic system pressure, what happens to the engine bleed valve?
It assumes the closed position.
What controls and monitors pneumatic system operation?
Two bleed monitoring computers.
When is the GND symbol displayed on the ECAM BLEED page?
Whenever the aircraft is on the ground.
Quiz on aircraft systems, navigation, and performance optimization. Topics include ADIRS, MCDU, PFD, and ND.
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