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

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

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

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

It turns amber.

It flashes amber.

It turns green.

It flashes green.

Correct! Wrong!

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

VLS + 5 kt.

VLS + 8 kt.

VLS + 10 kt.

VLS.

Correct! Wrong!

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

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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.

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.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

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

160 ft.

250 ft.

500 ft.

100 ft.

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.

True.

False.

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.

The engagement of both autopilots is possible.

When the Approach Phase is activated.

When LOC and GS modes are armed.

When LAND mode engages.

At all times.

Correct! Wrong!

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

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum VS selectable on the FCU?

Plus or minus 5000 fpm.

Plus or minus 8000 fpm.

Plus or minus 6000 fpm.

Plus or minus 7000 fpm.

Correct! Wrong!

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

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Losing both channels of the FCU will result in losing:

The flight directors, autothrust and autopilots.

The flight directors only.

The autothrust only.

The flight directors and autothrust.

Correct! Wrong!

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

ROSE NAV 80 NM.

ARC 160 NM.

The current display setting at the time of the failure.

ARC 80 NM.

Correct! Wrong!

What does 2FD2 on the PFD mean?

1 is inoperative, 2 is engaged.

1 is off, 2 is engaged.

1 is the master, 2 is the slave.

1 is the slave, 2 is the master.

Correct! Wrong!

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

VS mode engages 5 seconds after lift-off.

The aircraft will target the speed achieved at lift off.

No FMA will display in column 2.

SRS will still engage when FLEX/TOGA is selected.

Correct! Wrong!

When is ALPHA FLOOR available?

Always.

In Normal law & Alternative laws only.

In Normal Law and alternate laws where ATHR is operative.

In Normal Law with operating autothrust.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Nothing.

Manual thrust mode is engaged.

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

THR LOCK until the flight crew sets desired manual thrust.

Correct! Wrong!

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

When FLEX or TOGA is selected.

As soon as the flight directors are engaged.

On first engine start.

When the takeoff config switch is pressed.

Correct! Wrong!

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!

A THR in white means that A THR is:

Armed.

Active.

Disconnected.

Correct! Wrong!

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

True.

False.

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

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

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

800 fpm.

600 fpm.

500 fpm.

1000 fpm.

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!

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

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.

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

Correct! Wrong!

When is the autopilot first available for use after takeoff?

At or above 150ft AGL.

At or above 100ft AGL and after 5 seconds.

At or above 400ft AGL.

At or above 240ft AGL.

Correct! Wrong!

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?

45 seconds.

10 seconds.

60 seconds.

30 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

When is the Yaw bar displayed?

Below 30 ft RA.

On the ground.

On the ground, or below 30 ft RA.

On the ground and below 50 ft RA.

Correct! Wrong!

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 and VOR 2.

Bearing only for VOR 1.

Bearing and DME information for VOR 1 and ADF 1.

Correct! Wrong!

What action should be taken if ADR 1 is lost?

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

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

Nothing.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Using the CLR EXIT prompt.

Hold will automatically cancel overflying the fix.

Activate the IMM EXIT prompt.

Activate the HOLD EXIT prompt.

Correct! Wrong!

What does a Temporary white Box indicate on an FMA?

Recently changed mode.

Mode reversion.

Aircraft cannot meet the requirements of that mode.

Armed mode.

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Which protection is not available below 100 feet AGL?

ALPHA SPD (alpha speed)

Pitch attitude.

Alpha floor.

VLS.

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).

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

MAN TOGA.

SPEED.

THR LK.

THR CLB.

Correct! Wrong!

If the IR mode rotary selector is selected OFF:

AD information will be disconnected.

IR information will be disconnected.

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

AD and IR information will be disconnected.

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).

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Check Effective Date.

Check Changeover date.

Check Data Base Cycle.

Check Data Base Date.

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The flight directors are removed automatically when the pitch exceeds:

+25 degrees and -17 degrees.

+28 degrees and -10 degrees.

+20 degrees and -15 degrees.

+25 degrees and -13 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Heading, altitude, and vertical speed.

Heading, attitude, and vertical speed.

Airspeed, altitude, and backup vertical speed.

Heading, attitude, and altitude.

Correct! Wrong!

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

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

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

When is RETARD heard on Autoland and Manual Landings?

10ft, 30ft.

10ft, 40ft.

10ft, 20ft.

20ft, 10ft.

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

500 ft.

250 ft.

160 ft.

100 ft.

Correct! Wrong!

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!

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

25 degrees.

33 degrees.

40 degrees.

37 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

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

MCT / TOGA.

Cost Index constraints.

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

The thrust setting associated with the position of THR LVR.

Correct! Wrong!

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

40 degrees.

67 degrees.

45 degrees.

58 degrees.

Correct! Wrong!

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!

SRS provides the correct pitch attitude for:

The desired rate of climb.

The best combination of rate of climb and desired airspeed.

The desired climb speed.

The desired airspeed.

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.

2.5 NM.

5 NM.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

HDG.

NAV.

NAV or TRK.

RWY.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Pressing the A/THR pb on the FCU.

Engaging the other autopilot.

Moving the trust lever to achieve a different N1.

Pressing the autothrust disconnect pb.

Correct! Wrong!

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

1 ADC (Air data Computer) failure.

2 IRS or ADC (Air Data Computer) failures.

2 FAC (Flight Augmentation Computer) failures.

2 RA (Radio Altimeters) failures.

Correct! Wrong!

What is Displayed in the top center of the ND?

The runway of the selected approach in the MCDU.

Active Nav Aids.

HDG Indication.

The active approach.

Correct! Wrong!

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

VS.

OPN CLB.

CLB.

ALT.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Reverts to Selected Mode (Blue).

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

All bugs are lost.

Nothing.

Correct! Wrong!

How can the present position of the aircraft be initialized?

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

Present position can be entered through the ADIRS CDU.

Both statements are correct.

Correct! Wrong!

During the takeoff phase:

SRS mode is available up to 1500 ft.

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

SRS mode will not engage if TOGA is selected.

Correct! Wrong!

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

QNH.

TEMP.

BARO.

MAG WIND.

Correct! Wrong!

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

10 seconds.

Permanently.

7 seconds

5 seconds.

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?

VLS will change with wing configuration change.

With speedbrake extension, VLS will increase.

All statements are correct.

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

Correct! Wrong!

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).

What is the minimum speed selectable on the FCU?

Alpha Prot.

VLS.

0 kt.

100 kt.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

1 off, 2 engaged. 2 engaged, 1 inop

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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-

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

Once a DMC has failed the information is unrecoverable

No action is needed as recovery is automatic.

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

Correct! Wrong!

What does the LOW ACCURACY message mean?

FMGC position and IR position difference exceeds limits.

FMGC position and actual radio position difference exceeds limits.

FMGC 1 and 2 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

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

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

What are the correct positions for the PFD and ND?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

The "ON BAT" light will illuminate amber:

Both statements are correct.

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

ATHR disconnects.

Manual thrust mode is engaged.

ATHR is lost for the reminder of the flight.

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

300 ft AGL.

180 ft AGL.

250 ft AGL.

200 ft AGL.

Correct! Wrong!

How can be defined a GA TRK?

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

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

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.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

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

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

It provides instructions to the flight director computers.

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.

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

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

ATHR Disconnects.

AP Disconnects.

ATHR demands IDLE Thrust.

Correct! Wrong!

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

10 seconds.

7 seconds.

5 seconds.

12 seconds.

Correct! Wrong!

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

The speed target is not selected.

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

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.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Altitude box turns amber.

Altitude numbers turn amber.

Altitude numbers turn red.

Altitude box flashes.

Correct! Wrong!

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

ATHR disconnects.

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

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

AP disconnects.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Above 160 ft AGL.

Above 250 ft AGL.

Above 100 ft AGL.

Above 300 ft AGL.

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!

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

No.

Yes.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Extending the landing gear will place the aircraft in Mechanical backup 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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Placing one of the ADR push buttons OFF will accomplish what?

The respective ADIRU will become de-energized.

Both AD and IR information will be disconnected.

All statements are correct.

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

Correct! Wrong!

How long does a normal IR alignment take?

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 13 minutes.

Approximately 10 minutes.

Approximately 6 minutes.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

Four.

One.

Three.

Two.

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What does -FD2 on the PFD mean?

1 is inoperative, 2 is engaged.

1 is the master, 2 is the slave.

1 is off, 2 is engaged.

1 is the slave, 2 is the master.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum FPA selectable on the FCU?

Plus or minus 6.9 degrees.

Plus or minus 4 degrees.

Plus or minus 9.9 degrees.

Plus or minus 4.9 degrees

Correct! Wrong!

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

Flight plan constraints.

Cost Index constraints.

MCT - TOGA.

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

Two main functions - Yaw function and flight envelope function.

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.

Correct! Wrong!

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

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

Performance optimization, A/THR and AP commands

Navigation, flight planning and A/THR commands.

AP and FD commands and flight envelope computation.

Navigation, flight planning, performance optimization and flight predictions

Correct! Wrong!

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

Engaging the other autopilot.

Pressing the autothrust disconnect pb.

Moving the trust lever to achieve a different N1.

Pressing the A/THR pb on the FCU.

Correct! Wrong!

An amber flashing IR FAULT light indicates that:

A complete failure of the respective IR has occurred.

Present position needs to be reentered.

Attitude and heading information may be recovered in ATT mode.

Correct! Wrong!

The autothrust is a function of the:

FACs (Flight Augmentation Computers).

SECs (Spoiler Elevator Computers).

ELACs (ELevator Aileron Computers).

FMGC (Flight Management Guidance Control).

Correct! Wrong!

What is the minimum speed possible with ATHR ON?

V alpha Prot.

VLS.

V alpha MAX.

VAPP.

Correct! Wrong!

When is Windshear Protection available, when is it triggered?

Below 1300AGL and Flap 2 or greater.

Below 1300AGL and Flap 1 or greater.

Below 1500AGL and Flap 2 or greater.

Below 1500AGL and Flap 1 or greater.

Correct! Wrong!

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

The PFD altimeters only.

None of the baro references.

The PFD and standby altimeters

The standby altimeter only.

Correct! Wrong!

What causes the flight directors to flash on the PFD?

When a mode reversion occurs.

When a mode reversion occurs or loss of ILS data.

Alpha floor engages.

When a mode reversion occurs or alpha floor engages.

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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 EIS DMC rotary selector knob to F/O 3.

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

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?

TAKE OFF PERF page.

PROG page.

FUEL PRED page.

INIT A page.

Correct! Wrong!

At what point are the flight directors normally automatically engaged?

At first engine start.

When DC power is connected.

At FMGC system power up.

When AC power is connected.

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

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

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

Yes, by setting a higher speed target.

Correct! Wrong!

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

An AC power failure.

No power.

The circuit breaker for that particular DU has popped out.

A DMC failure.

Correct! Wrong!

When does "LAND" appear on the FMA?

LOC and G/S Arm.

LOC Arm.

GS Arm less than 400 RA.

LOC and G/S Arm less than 400 RA.

Correct! Wrong!

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

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

What happens when the autothrust system fails?

THR LK appears in column 1 of the FMA.

TOGA LK appears in column 1 of the FMA.

CLB thrust is commanded and the autothrust disconnects.

Both autopilot and autothrust disconnect.

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.

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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.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the maximum speed selectable on the FCU?

399 kt.

450 kt.

499 kt.

500 kt.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Heading, attitude, and vertical speed.

Airspeed, attitude, altitude, and vertical speed.

Airspeed, vertical speed, and altitude.

Airspeed, altitude, and backup vertical speed.

Correct! Wrong!

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

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

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

Airbus A320 - Automatic Flight

Airbus A320 – Automatic Flight

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

The engagement of both autopilots is possible.

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

What is the maximum VS selectable on the FCU?

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

Losing both channels of the FCU will result in losing:

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

What does 2FD2 on the PFD mean?

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

When is ALPHA FLOOR available?

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

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

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

A THR in white means that A THR is:

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

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

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

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.

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

When is the autopilot first available for use after takeoff?

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?

When is the Yaw bar displayed?

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

What action should be taken if ADR 1 is lost?

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

What does a Temporary white Box indicate on an FMA?

Which protection is not available below 100 feet AGL?

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

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

If the IR mode rotary selector is selected OFF:

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

The flight directors are removed automatically when the pitch exceeds:

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

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

When is RETARD heard on Autoland and Manual Landings?

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

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

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

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

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

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

SRS provides the correct pitch attitude for:

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?

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

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

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

What is Displayed in the top center of the ND?

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

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

How can the present position of the aircraft be initialized?

During the takeoff phase:

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

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

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?

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.

What is the minimum speed selectable on the FCU?

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

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

What does the LOW ACCURACY message mean?

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

What are the correct positions for the PFD and ND?

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.

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

The "ON BAT" light will illuminate amber:

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

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

How can be defined a GA TRK?

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

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

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