Fuel Tank Inerting System Quiz

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.