Airbus A320 - Automatic Flight - SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety

When the FCU is in Managed mode, how long will a selection in HDG-TRK or VS (without pulling) stay on the FCU before it disappears?

10 seconds.

45 seconds.

60 seconds.

30 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

With the ATHR Active, the actual thrust is primarily limited by:

MCT - TOGA.

Cost Index constraints.

The thrust setting associated with the position of the thrust lever.

Flight plan constraints.

Correct! Wrong!

If the autothrust has not failed, how can THR LK be removed from the FMA?

Pressing the autothrust disconnect pb.

Engaging the other autopilot.

Pressing the A/THR pb on the FCU.

Moving the trust lever to achieve a different N1.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum speed selectable on the FCU?

399 kt.

499 kt.

500 kt.

450 kt.

Correct! Wrong!

The autothrust is a function of the:

FMGC (Flight Management Guidance Control).

ELACs (ELevator Aileron Computers).

FACs (Flight Augmentation Computers).

SECs (Spoiler Elevator Computers).

Correct! Wrong!

An amber flashing IR FAULT light indicates that:

Present position needs to be reentered.

A complete failure of the respective IR has occurred.

Attitude and heading information may be recovered in ATT mode.

Correct! Wrong!

In the CLB detent, with ATHR on, what happens if the thrust levers are moved forward of the CLB detent?

Autothrottle returns to an ARMED state, with TOGA FLEX shown in a whitebox.

AP disconnects.

ATHR disconnects.

TOGA FLEX then becomes the upper band of the ATHR speed range

Correct! Wrong!

A Managed Descent in a Holding Pattern gives what rate of descent?

500 fpm.

800 fpm.

600 fpm.

1000 fpm.

Correct! Wrong!

In which case are AP, FD, A/THR and Autoland capabilities lost?

2 IRS or ADC (Air Data Computer) failures.

1 ADC (Air data Computer) failure.

2 FAC (Flight Augmentation Computer) failures.

2 RA (Radio Altimeters) failures.

Correct! Wrong!

What does the LOW ACCURACY message mean?

FMGC position and actual radio position difference exceeds limits.

FMGC 1 and 2 position difference exceeds limits.

FMGC position and IR position difference exceeds limits.

Correct! Wrong!

If accuracy is "LOW" (and whenever "NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD" appears), the flight crew should compare raw data from the tuned navaids with the corresponding FM computed data on the ND or the MCDU PROG page

How can be defined a GA TRK?

It guides the aircraft along a TRK set in the FCU at go-around.

Entirely the same as TRK, although only displays on a go-around.

It guides the aircraft along the current track at go-around initiation.

It guides the aircraft along a wind adjusted HDG for a given RWY TRK on go-around.

Correct! Wrong!

With the loss of ILS data (GS, LOC, LAND, etc.) how long do the flight directors flash for?

10 seconds.

5 seconds.

7 seconds

Permanently.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens on the PFD Altitude Tape when the Aircraft descends below MDA?

Altitude box flashes.

Altitude numbers turn amber.

Altitude box turns amber.

Altitude numbers turn red.

Correct! Wrong!

FMA Green annunciation - APP NAV and FINAL modes are engaged during a non precision approach.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

At what point can the autopilot be used until on a CAT1 ILS approach?

250 ft.

500 ft.

160 ft.

100 ft.

Correct! Wrong!

Can the autopilot be used for a single engine approach and autoland?

Yes.

No.

Correct! Wrong!

If the ATHR is switched off on the Instinctive disconnect pb:

THR LOCK until the flight crew sets desired manual thrust.

Nothing.

ENG THR matches the current THR LVR position at the point of disconnect.

Manual thrust mode is engaged.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum FPA selectable on the FCU?

Plus or minus 9.9 degrees.

Plus or minus 4.9 degrees

Plus or minus 6.9 degrees.

Plus or minus 4 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

The RWY mode is a managed lateral mode. When a LOC, VOR or SLS signal is available, the RWY mode gives lateral guidance orders during takeoff only.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Only when a LOC signal is available, the RWY mode gives lateral guidance orders during takeoff, AND initial climb. The RWY guidance law aims to maintain the aircraft on the runway centerline during the takeoff run. When the aircraft is airborne, the RWY guidance law aims to maintain the sideslip indicator centered. To follow the guidance, the FD displays the conventional guidance bar.

What navigation display (ND) setting is automatically displayed when both channels of the FCU are lost?

ARC 160 NM.

ARC 80 NM.

The current display setting at the time of the failure.

ROSE NAV 80 NM.

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The flight directors automatically reappear when the bank angle becomes less than:

37 degrees.

25 degrees.

33 degrees.

40 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens to the IAS Bug if FDs and APs are switched OFF?

All bugs are lost.

Remains in Managed Mode (Magenta) in case managed mode is engaged again.

Nothing.

Reverts to Selected Mode (Blue).

Correct! Wrong!

What does -FD2 on the PFD mean?

1 is the slave, 2 is the master.

1 is off, 2 is engaged.

1 is inoperative, 2 is engaged.

1 is the master, 2 is the slave.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum VS selectable on the FCU?

Plus or minus 5000 fpm.

Plus or minus 6000 fpm.

Plus or minus 8000 fpm.

Plus or minus 7000 fpm.

Correct! Wrong!

What does 2FD2 on the PFD mean?

1 is the slave, 2 is the master.

1 is off, 2 is engaged.

1 is the master, 2 is the slave.

1 is inoperative, 2 is engaged.

Correct! Wrong!

What does a Temporary white Box indicate on an FMA?

Recently changed mode.

Aircraft cannot meet the requirements of that mode.

Armed mode.

Mode reversion.

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An automatic landing system is fail-passive if, in the event of a failure, there is no significant out-of-trim condition, or deviation of flight path or attitude, but the landing is not completed automatically. What approach and landing capabilities are fail-passive automatic landing system?

CAT 3 SINGLE and CAT2.

CAT 2 and CAT 1.

CAT 3 SINGLE, CAT2 and CAT1.

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Placing one of the ADR push buttons OFF will accomplish what?

Both AD and IR information will be disconnected.

The respective ADIRU will become de-energized.

All statements are correct.

The OFF light will illuminate, and air data output will disconnect.

Correct! Wrong!

The FMA displays the CHECK SPEED MODE special message. What does it mean?

The speed target is not selected.

The SPEED target is selected and the flight crew did not enter a speed target in the PERF CLB page, or a speed-Mach target in the PERF DES page.

The SPEED target, as selected, is invalid or the flight crew did not enter any speed target in the PERF CLB page.

Correct! Wrong!

In HDG TRK mode, a flight plan waypoint is sequenced if the waypoint is behind the aircraft and the aircraft is less than 7 NM from it, if the angle between the current aircraft track and the track of the leg is less than 90 degrees, and if the aircraft is flying a discontinuity towards a waypoint. This waypoint is sequenced when the aircraft is less than _____ from it.

7 NM.

5 NM.

2.5 NM.

Correct! Wrong!

The same conditions apply in NAV mode, except that no distance to the waypoint is taken into account.

The ATT HDG and AIR DATA selectors on the switching panel in the NORM position indicate that:

ADIRU 1 is supplying information to PFD 1 and ND 2, and ADIRU 2 is supplying power to PFD 2 and ND 1.

ADIRU 1 is supplying information to PFD 2 and ND 2, and ADIRU 2 is supplying power to PFD 1 and ND 1.

ADIRU 1 is supplying information to PFD 1, ND 1 and the DDRMI. ADIRU 2 is supplying power to PFD 2 and ND 2.

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The engagement of both autopilots is possible.

When LOC and GS modes are armed.

When LAND mode engages.

At all times.

When the Approach Phase is activated.

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In approach with FINAL APP, VS or FPA mode, the autopilot can be used until:

200 ft AGL.

300 ft AGL.

250 ft AGL.

180 ft AGL.

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On ground the flight crew arms A/THR by pushing the A/THR pb on the FCU when the engines are not running, or by setting the thrust levers at the FLX or TOGA detent when the engines are running.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

What information is supplied by the IRs and displayed on the PFD?

Heading, attitude, and altitude.

Airspeed, altitude, and backup vertical speed.

Heading, altitude, and vertical speed.

Heading, attitude, and vertical speed.

Correct! Wrong!

In Engine Out conditions, the SRS mode automatically disengages at EO ACC ALT.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

In Engine Out conditions, the SRS mode does NOT automatically disengage at EO ACC ALT.

What are the correct positions for the PFD and ND?

The PFD should be inboard and the ND should be outboard.

The PFD should be outboard and the ND should be inboard.

The PFD should be inboard and the ND should be inboard.

The PFD should be to the left of the ND for both seat positions.

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What will happen if V2 is not inserted into the PERF TAKEOFF page?

No FMA will display in column 2.

VS mode engages 5 seconds after lift-off.

The aircraft will target the speed achieved at lift off.

SRS will still engage when FLEX/TOGA is selected.

Correct! Wrong!

The Flight Management part of the FMGC includes the following elements:

Performance optimization, A/THR and AP commands

AP and FD commands and flight envelope computation.

Navigation, flight planning, performance optimization and flight predictions

Navigation, flight planning and A/THR commands.

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Which protection is not available below 100 feet AGL?

Pitch attitude.

Alpha floor.

ALPHA SPD (alpha speed)

VLS.

Correct! Wrong!

The A/THR is active when it controls thrust or speed. The position of the thrust lever determines the maximum thrust that the A/THR system can command (except in alpha floor condition).

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

What action should be taken if ADR 1 is lost?

Move the AIR DATA knob on the switching panel to CAPT 3.

Nothing.

Move the ATT HDG knob on the switching panel to CAPT 3.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the pitch mode reversion when the flight directors begin to flash?

OPN CLB.

ALT.

VS.

CLB.

Correct! Wrong!

If the A/THR disconnect switches are held for more than 15 seconds, the A/THR is disconnected for the reminder of the flight (this includes alpha floor).

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens to ATHR if the thrust levers are moved to idle?

AP Disconnects.

ATHR Disconnects.

ATHR demands IDLE Thrust.

LEVER CLB appears on the PFD reminding the pilots of an incorrect THR LVR position.

Correct! Wrong!

How can the present position of the aircraft be initialized?

Present position can be entered through the ADIRS CDU.

Both statements are correct.

Present position can be entered on the INIT page of the MCDU.

Correct! Wrong!

At what point can the autopilot be used until on an approach using FINAL APP?

160 ft.

100 ft.

500 ft.

250 ft.

Correct! Wrong!

SRS provides the correct pitch attitude for:

The desired airspeed.

The best combination of rate of climb and desired airspeed.

The desired rate of climb.

The desired climb speed.

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The SRS mode engages automatically when the thrust levers are set to the TOGA or FLX/MCT detent, providing:

V2 is available, the flaps are extended, and the aircraft has been on ground for at least 60 seconds.

V2 has been inserted in the MCDU PERF TAKEOFF page, the slats are extended, and the aircraft has been on ground for at least 30 seconds.

V2 is available, the flaps and slats are extended, and the aircraft has been on ground for at least 60 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

During the takeoff phase:

SRS mode is available up to 1500 ft.

SRS mode will not engage if TOGA is selected.

SRS mode will provide guidance to maintain V2+10 kts (minimum) as a speed reference.

Correct! Wrong!

What causes the flight directors to flash on the PFD?

Alpha floor engages.

When a mode reversion occurs or alpha floor engages.

When a mode reversion occurs.

When a mode reversion occurs or loss of ILS data.

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While in-flight, operating in Normal law, in the Alpha Prot range:

The sidestick controller and flight controls revert to the AOA mode, and side stick deflection is proportional to AOA.

The flight controls remain in the load factor demand law.

The flight controls revert to direct law.

Correct! Wrong!

The flight directors are removed automatically when the bank angle exceeds:

58 degrees.

67 degrees.

45 degrees.

40 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

When alpha floor protection is triggered it automatically commands TOGA thrust on both engines, regardless of the position of the thrust levers.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Alpha Floor Protection is available from lift-off until the aircraft reaches 100 feet RA on the approach to landing.

When the aircraft overflies a flight plan discontinuity, the NAV mode automatically reverts to the HDG TRK mode.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

When is the autopilot first available for use after takeoff?

At or above 400ft AGL.

At or above 150ft AGL.

At or above 240ft AGL.

At or above 100ft AGL and after 5 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

With the engines running, a CHECK GW message appears. The FMGC INIT B page is now unavailable. On which page can the Gross Weight be inserted?

FUEL PRED page.

INIT A page.

TAKE OFF PERF page.

PROG page.

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The aircraft has two flight augmentation computers (FACs) that perform:

Four main functions - Yaw function, flight envelope function, low energy aural alert function and windshear detection function.

Three main functions - Yaw function, flight envelope function, and low energy aural alert function.

Two main functions - Yaw function and flight envelope function.

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If a failure is detected on any channel of FAC1, FAC2 takes over the corresponding channel.

What input on the PERF APPROACH page on the FMGC is required for ground speed mini to operate?

QNH.

TEMP.

MAG WIND.

BARO.

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When the A/THR is armed the FCU’s A/THR pb light comes on and A/THR is displayed in white on the FMA.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

A/THR is displayed in blue on the FMA (not in white).

When does "LAND" appear on the FMA?

LOC Arm.

LOC and G/S Arm less than 400 RA.

LOC and G/S Arm.

GS Arm less than 400 RA.

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The FMA displays the DECELERATE special message. What does it mean?

The thrust is not reduced when passing the Top of Descent, and the aircraft is above the flight profile.

The thrust must be reduced to achieve a proper deceleration before a speed constraint.

The speed target must be reduced to achieve the flight profile.

Correct! Wrong!

When is Windshear Protection available, when is it triggered?

Below 1300AGL and Flap 2 or greater.

Below 1500AGL and Flap 2 or greater.

Below 1300AGL and Flap 1 or greater.

Below 1500AGL and Flap 1 or greater.

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What action should be taken if IR 2 is lost?

Move the ATT HDG rotary selector knob to F/O 1.

Move the ATT HDG rotary selector knob to CAPT 3.

Move the ATT HDG rotary selector knob to F/O 3.

Move the EIS DMC rotary selector knob to F/O 3.

Correct! Wrong!

FLIGHT MODE ANNUNCIATOR (FMA) - A white box is displayed for 5 seconds around each new annunciation. The white box display time may be increased to 10 seconds in some mode reversion cases associated with an aural triple click.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

A white box is displayed for 10 seconds around each new annunciation. The white box display time may be increased to 15 seconds in some mode reversion cases associated with an aural triple click.

What is the difference between -FD2 and 2FD- on the FMA?

1 off, 2 engaged. 2 engaged, 1 inop

1 inop, 2 engaged. 2 engaged, 1 off.

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Normally FMGC1 is the source for the left side and FMGC2 for the right side. If both FMGCs are functional and FDs are on then 1FD2 should be displayed. If one FMGC fails then the other one becomes the source for both FDs: if FMGC1 is inoperative then the display would be 2FD2 which means FMGC2 is the source for both FDs. If right FD is switched off then the display would be 2FD-

What happens when the autothrust system fails?

CLB thrust is commanded and the autothrust disconnects.

TOGA LK appears in column 1 of the FMA.

THR LK appears in column 1 of the FMA.

Both autopilot and autothrust disconnect.

Correct! Wrong!

If the VAPP computed by the FMS is not available, the VAPP is:

VLS.

VLS + 10 kt.

VLS + 5 kt.

VLS + 8 kt.

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When a mode reversion occurs, how long do the flight directors flash for?

12 seconds.

7 seconds.

10 seconds.

5 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following statements is always true when operating in alternate law?

Extending the landing gear will place the aircraft in Direct law.

Extending the landing gear will place the aircraft in Mechanical backup law.

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The flight directors are removed automatically when the pitch exceeds:

+20 degrees and -15 degrees.

+25 degrees and -13 degrees.

+28 degrees and -10 degrees.

+25 degrees and -17 degrees.

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The white IR ALIGN light is flashing. What does this mean?

No present position has been entered and ten minutes has elapsed since the IR was selected ON.

Attitude and heading information have been lost. An alignment fault may exist.

No present position has been entered and ten minutes has elapsed since the IR was selected ON. An alignment fault may exist.

Correct! Wrong!

The thrust delivered by A THR is already at MAX CLB thrust. Is it possible to obtain some additional thrust?

Yes, by setting a higher speed target.

No, because the A THR already delivers the maximum available thrust.

Yes, by moving the thrust levers forward from the CL detent.

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The SRS guidance law includes an attitude protection to reduce aircraft nose-up effect during takeoff.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

There is a pitch angle protection to reduce the aircraft nose-up: 18 degrees (A319 and A320) – 15 degrees (A321) of maximum pitch attitude or 22.5 degrees maximum in case of windshear).

When is ALPHA FLOOR available?

Always.

In Normal Law and alternate laws where ATHR is operative.

In Normal Law with operating autothrust.

In Normal law & Alternative laws only.

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If hand flown to VLS or VMAX with the autothrust engaged, which mode will it automatically revert to?

THR LK.

THR CLB.

SPEED.

MAN TOGA.

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SRS mode remains engaged until CLB mode is engaged, which occurs at ACCEL ALT or at any other vertical mode engagement, whichever comes first.

True.

False.

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What is the minimum speed selectable on the FCU?

100 kt.

VLS.

0 kt.

Alpha Prot.

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What happens if the THR LVR ATHR buttons are pushed for more than 15 seconds?

ATHR disconnects.

ATHR is lost for the reminder of the flight along with any ATHR associated protections.

Manual thrust mode is engaged.

ATHR is lost for the reminder of the flight.

Correct! Wrong!

At what point after a manual go-around can the autopilot be engaged?

Above 250 ft AGL.

Above 300 ft AGL.

Above 100 ft AGL.

Above 160 ft AGL.

Correct! Wrong!

An automatic landing system is fail-operational if, in the event of a failure below alert height, the remaining part of the automatic landing system allows the aircraft to complete the approach, flare, and landing.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Regarding metric altitudes, which of the following statements is true?

Pressing the metric altitude pb changes the FCU and the PFD display to meters.

The metric altitude display on the ECAM shows the actual aircraft altitude.

Pressing the metric altitudes pb changes the FCU (only) indication to meters.

The metric altitude display on the ECAM is driven by the FCU ALT knob.

Correct! Wrong!

The ground speed mini function works in both managed and selected speed modes.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

The Ground Speed Mini function is active when the speed is managed and the FMS flight phase is the approach phase.

When is RETARD heard on Autoland and Manual Landings?

10ft, 30ft.

10ft, 40ft.

20ft, 10ft.

10ft, 20ft.

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What happens to the RA Indication during a low visibility Approach with DH 50?

It flashes amber.

It flashes green.

It turns green.

It turns amber.

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The "ON BAT" light will illuminate amber:

When one or more IRs are operating on aircraft battery power.

For a few seconds at the beginning of the alignment process.

Both statements are correct.

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The DDRMI (Digital Distance and Radio Magnetic Indicator) provides the flight crew with:

Bearing and DME information for VOR 2 and ADF 2.

Bearing only for VOR 1.

Bearing only for VOR 1 and VOR 2.

Bearing and DME information for VOR 1 and ADF 1.

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How can the FMGC be used to exit a holding pattern?

Hold will automatically cancel overflying the fix.

Activate the HOLD EXIT prompt.

Using the CLR EXIT prompt.

Activate the IMM EXIT prompt.

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At what point are the flight directors normally automatically engaged?

At first engine start.

At FMGC system power up.

When AC power is connected.

When DC power is connected.

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On the ground with both flight directors engaged, when will the autothrust arm?

When FLEX or TOGA is selected.

On first engine start.

As soon as the flight directors are engaged.

When the takeoff config switch is pressed.

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What message is displayed if the database effective date does not match the clock date?

Check Changeover date.

Check Effective Date.

Check Data Base Date.

Check Data Base Cycle.

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A THR in white means that A THR is:

Active.

Disconnected.

Armed.

Correct! Wrong!

The FMGS synchronizes A/THR mode, AP/FD modes and approach capability to provide identical information on both PFDs.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

VLS is the lowest speed that the autoflight system will fly the aircraft and is a dynamic speed corresponding to an Angle Of Attack (AOA). What else is true about VLS?

With speedbrake extension, VLS will increase.

All statements are correct.

Above FL200, VLS will provide a 0.2g buffet margin.

VLS will change with wing configuration change.

Correct! Wrong!

When is the Yaw bar displayed?

On the ground, or below 30 ft RA.

On the ground.

Below 30 ft RA.

On the ground and below 50 ft RA.

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The IR ALIGN light is extinguished. What does this mean?

Air data output has been disconnected.

The respective IR is operating normally.

Alignment has been completed.

Correct! Wrong!

When the flaps are extended, the FACs automatically set the rudder deflection limit at the low-speed setting (maximum authorized deflection).

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

When the SLATS are extended, the FACs automatically set the rudder deflection limit at the low-speed setting (maximum authorized deflection).

In the Armed mode, the actual thrust is equal to:

Cost Index constraints.

The THR setting in use, i.e. TOGA will equal TOGA thrust.

MCT / TOGA.

The thrust setting associated with the position of THR LVR.

Correct! Wrong!

How many Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRUs) are installed?

Four.

One.

Three.

Two.

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What is the roll mode reversion when the flight directors begin to flash?

HDG.

NAV.

RWY.

NAV or TRK.

Correct! Wrong!

Losing both channels of the FCU will result in losing:

The flight directors and autothrust.

The flight directors, autothrust and autopilots.

The autothrust only.

The flight directors only.

Correct! Wrong!

What information is supplied by the Air Data Modules (ADMs) and displayed on the PFDs?

Airspeed, attitude, altitude, and vertical speed.

Heading, attitude, and vertical speed.

Airspeed, vertical speed, and altitude.

Airspeed, altitude, and backup vertical speed.

Correct! Wrong!

Which baro altimeters are considered usable when both channels of the FCU are lost?

The standby altimeter only.

None of the baro references.

The PFD and standby altimeters

The PFD altimeters only.

Correct! Wrong!

If the IR mode rotary selector is selected OFF:

The ADIRU is not energized: AD and IR information is lost.

AD and IR information will be disconnected.

IR information will be disconnected.

AD information will be disconnected.

Correct! Wrong!

With the A/THR engaged, it is possible to achieve more thrust than MAX CLB thrust.

True.

False.

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What is the effect of activating the Approach Phase on the MCDU?

Aircraft will slow to the green dot speed.

LS automatically switches on should you be conducting an ILS approach.

Aircraft will slow to the next flap limiting speed and the speed bug matches to the new target.

Aircraft will slow to the next flap limiting speed and the speed bug drops to Vapp.

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During the approach, the FMGS continuously computes the speed target using the wind experienced by the aircraft in order to keep the ground speed at or above the "Ground Speed Mini". The lowest speed target is limited to:

VAPP and its upper limit is VFE of next configuration in CONF 1, 2, 3 and VFE-5 in CONF FULL.

VAPP+7 and its upper limit is VFE-5 of next configuration in CONF 1, 2, 3 and VFE-3 in CONF FULL.

VAPP+ 5 kt and its upper limit is VFE of next configuration.

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Ground speed mini concept has been defined to prevent the aircraft energy from dropping below a minimum level during final approach. The GS mini value is not displayed to the flight crew.

If during takeoff the flight crew inadvertently sets an altitude on the FCU below the current altitude, the aircraft will remain in SRS mode until the flight crew takes some other action.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the minimum speed possible with ATHR ON?

VLS.

VAPP.

V alpha MAX.

V alpha Prot.

Correct! Wrong!

VAPP is memorized at 700 ft RA, so if the FMS loses the VAPP below 700 ft RA, the managed speed target will still be computed.

True.

False.

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If the autothrust has failed, how can THR LK be removed from the FMA?

Moving the trust lever to achieve a different N1.

Pressing the A/THR pb on the FCU.

Pressing the autothrust disconnect pb.

Engaging the other autopilot.

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After a single DMC failure, how could a crewmember recover the display units?

Once a DMC has failed the information is unrecoverable

Rotate the EIS DMC switch on the switching panel to replace the failed DMC with DMC 3.

No action is needed as recovery is automatic.

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What is the main SRS (Speed Reference System) purpose?

It guides aircraft pitch to maintain V2+10 (2 engines) or V2+15 maximum (1 engine).

It provides instructions to the flight director computers.

It guides aircraft pitch to maintain V2+15 (2 engines) or V2 maximum (1 engine).

It guides aircraft pitch to maintain V2+5 (2 engines) or V2 maximum (1 engine).

Correct! Wrong!

The SRS mode controls pitch to steer the aircraft along a path in the vertical plan at a speed defined by the SRS guidance law. In SRS mode, the aircraft maintains a speed target equal to V2+10 kt in normal engine configuration. When the FMGS detects an engine failure, the speed target becomes the highest of V2 or current speed, limited by V2+15 kt.

The Ground Speed Mini function does not correct Green Dot, S and F speeds.

False.

True.

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What is Displayed in the top center of the ND?

The active approach.

Active Nav Aids.

HDG Indication.

The runway of the selected approach in the MCDU.

Correct! Wrong!

What causes a DU to display a black screen with a white diagonal line?

No power.

The circuit breaker for that particular DU has popped out.

An AC power failure.

A DMC failure.

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How long does a normal IR alignment take?

Approximately 13 minutes.

Approximately 6 minutes.

Approximately 10 minutes.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Correct! Wrong!

Fast alignment is used to refine a position when time is limited. A fast alignment takes approximately 30 seconds.

Airbus A320 - Automatic Flight

Airbus A320 – Automatic Flight

When the FCU is in Managed mode, how long will a selection in HDG-TRK or VS (without pulling) stay on the FCU before it disappears?

With the ATHR Active, the actual thrust is primarily limited by:

If the autothrust has not failed, how can THR LK be removed from the FMA?

What is the maximum speed selectable on the FCU?

The autothrust is a function of the:

An amber flashing IR FAULT light indicates that:

In the CLB detent, with ATHR on, what happens if the thrust levers are moved forward of the CLB detent?

A Managed Descent in a Holding Pattern gives what rate of descent?

In which case are AP, FD, A/THR and Autoland capabilities lost?

What does the LOW ACCURACY message mean?

How can be defined a GA TRK?

With the loss of ILS data (GS, LOC, LAND, etc.) how long do the flight directors flash for?

What happens on the PFD Altitude Tape when the Aircraft descends below MDA?

FMA Green annunciation - APP NAV and FINAL modes are engaged during a non precision approach.

At what point can the autopilot be used until on a CAT1 ILS approach?

Can the autopilot be used for a single engine approach and autoland?

If the ATHR is switched off on the Instinctive disconnect pb:

What is the maximum FPA selectable on the FCU?

The RWY mode is a managed lateral mode. When a LOC, VOR or SLS signal is available, the RWY mode gives lateral guidance orders during takeoff only.

What navigation display (ND) setting is automatically displayed when both channels of the FCU are lost?

The flight directors automatically reappear when the bank angle becomes less than:

What happens to the IAS Bug if FDs and APs are switched OFF?

What does -FD2 on the PFD mean?

What is the maximum VS selectable on the FCU?

What does 2FD2 on the PFD mean?

What does a Temporary white Box indicate on an FMA?

An automatic landing system is fail-passive if, in the event of a failure, there is no significant out-of-trim condition, or deviation of flight path or attitude, but the landing is not completed automatically. What approach and landing capabilities are fail-passive automatic landing system?

Placing one of the ADR push buttons OFF will accomplish what?

The FMA displays the CHECK SPEED MODE special message. What does it mean?

The ATT HDG and AIR DATA selectors on the switching panel in the NORM position indicate that:

The engagement of both autopilots is possible.

In approach with FINAL APP, VS or FPA mode, the autopilot can be used until:

On ground the flight crew arms A/THR by pushing the A/THR pb on the FCU when the engines are not running, or by setting the thrust levers at the FLX or TOGA detent when the engines are running.

What information is supplied by the IRs and displayed on the PFD?

In Engine Out conditions, the SRS mode automatically disengages at EO ACC ALT.

What are the correct positions for the PFD and ND?

What will happen if V2 is not inserted into the PERF TAKEOFF page?

The Flight Management part of the FMGC includes the following elements:

Which protection is not available below 100 feet AGL?

The A/THR is active when it controls thrust or speed. The position of the thrust lever determines the maximum thrust that the A/THR system can command (except in alpha floor condition).

What action should be taken if ADR 1 is lost?

What is the pitch mode reversion when the flight directors begin to flash?

If the A/THR disconnect switches are held for more than 15 seconds, the A/THR is disconnected for the reminder of the flight (this includes alpha floor).

What happens to ATHR if the thrust levers are moved to idle?

How can the present position of the aircraft be initialized?

At what point can the autopilot be used until on an approach using FINAL APP?

SRS provides the correct pitch attitude for:

The SRS mode engages automatically when the thrust levers are set to the TOGA or FLX/MCT detent, providing:

During the takeoff phase:

What causes the flight directors to flash on the PFD?

While in-flight, operating in Normal law, in the Alpha Prot range:

The flight directors are removed automatically when the bank angle exceeds:

When alpha floor protection is triggered it automatically commands TOGA thrust on both engines, regardless of the position of the thrust levers.

When the aircraft overflies a flight plan discontinuity, the NAV mode automatically reverts to the HDG TRK mode.

When is the autopilot first available for use after takeoff?

With the engines running, a CHECK GW message appears. The FMGC INIT B page is now unavailable. On which page can the Gross Weight be inserted?

The aircraft has two flight augmentation computers (FACs) that perform:

What input on the PERF APPROACH page on the FMGC is required for ground speed mini to operate?

When the A/THR is armed the FCU’s A/THR pb light comes on and A/THR is displayed in white on the FMA.

When does "LAND" appear on the FMA?

The FMA displays the DECELERATE special message. What does it mean?

When is Windshear Protection available, when is it triggered?

What action should be taken if IR 2 is lost?

FLIGHT MODE ANNUNCIATOR (FMA) - A white box is displayed for 5 seconds around each new annunciation. The white box display time may be increased to 10 seconds in some mode reversion cases associated with an aural triple click.

What is the difference between -FD2 and 2FD- on the FMA?

What happens when the autothrust system fails?

If the VAPP computed by the FMS is not available, the VAPP is:

When a mode reversion occurs, how long do the flight directors flash for?

Which of the following statements is always true when operating in alternate law?

The flight directors are removed automatically when the pitch exceeds:

The white IR ALIGN light is flashing. What does this mean?

The thrust delivered by A THR is already at MAX CLB thrust. Is it possible to obtain some additional thrust?

The SRS guidance law includes an attitude protection to reduce aircraft nose-up effect during takeoff.

When is ALPHA FLOOR available?

If hand flown to VLS or VMAX with the autothrust engaged, which mode will it automatically revert to?

SRS mode remains engaged until CLB mode is engaged, which occurs at ACCEL ALT or at any other vertical mode engagement, whichever comes first.

What is the minimum speed selectable on the FCU?

What happens if the THR LVR ATHR buttons are pushed for more than 15 seconds?

At what point after a manual go-around can the autopilot be engaged?