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What is the purpose of the Fuel Tank Inerting System on the A320 A321 aircraft?
What is the purpose of the Fuel Tank Inerting System on the A320 A321 aircraft?
Which tanks on the A320 A321 aircraft require the installation of a Fuel Tank Inerting System?
Which tanks on the A320 A321 aircraft require the installation of a Fuel Tank Inerting System?
How are the flight control surfaces on the A320 A321 aircraft controlled?
How are the flight control surfaces on the A320 A321 aircraft controlled?
What type of landing gear is used on the A320 A321 aircraft?
What type of landing gear is used on the A320 A321 aircraft?
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What was the design goal of the fly-by-wire control system on the A320 A321 aircraft?
What was the design goal of the fly-by-wire control system on the A320 A321 aircraft?
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Which navigation system provides very accurate position data to the flight management system (FMS)?
Which navigation system provides very accurate position data to the flight management system (FMS)?
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What system provides airplane altitude and airspeed for various aircraft systems?
What system provides airplane altitude and airspeed for various aircraft systems?
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What system supplies position and track data to the flight management system (FMS) when the IRS is inoperative?
What system supplies position and track data to the flight management system (FMS) when the IRS is inoperative?
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Which system consists of a transmitter/receiver unit and antenna for weather detection?
Which system consists of a transmitter/receiver unit and antenna for weather detection?
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Which navigation system is responsible for controlling the tuning of the GPS?
Which navigation system is responsible for controlling the tuning of the GPS?
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Study Notes
Aircraft Systems Overview
- The Fuel Tank Inerting System is used to reduce the risk of fuel tank explosions on the A320 and A321 aircraft.
Fuel Tank Inerting System Requirements
- The center tank and, if installed, the optional additional center tank require the installation of a Fuel Tank Inerting System on the A320 and A321 aircraft.
Flight Control Surfaces
- The flight control surfaces on the A320 and A321 aircraft are controlled electronically through the fly-by-wire system.
Landing Gear
- The A320 and A321 aircraft use a retractable tricycle-type landing gear.
Fly-By-Wire Control System
- The design goal of the fly-by-wire control system on the A320 and A321 aircraft was to improve safety and reduce pilot workload.
Navigation Systems
- The GPS (Global Positioning System) provides very accurate position data to the flight management system (FMS).
Air Data and Inertial Reference System
- The Air Data and Inertial Reference System (ADIRS) provides airplane altitude and airspeed for various aircraft systems.
Inertial Reference System (IRS)
- When the IRS is inoperative, the GPS provides position and track data to the flight management system (FMS).
Weather Radar System
- The Weather Radar System consists of a transmitter/receiver unit and antenna for weather detection.
Global Positioning System (GPS)
- The GPS system is responsible for controlling the tuning of the GPS.
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Test your knowledge of the Fuel Tank Inerting System on the A320 and A321 aircraft. Learn about its purpose, installation requirements, and its role in reducing flammability in the fuel tanks.
