Airbus A320 – Communications - SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety

On the ground, CVR is stopped automatically _____ after the last engine shutdown.

5 minutes.

1 minute.

2 minutes.

3 minutes.

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On the ground, it is stopped automatically 5 min after the last engine shutdown provided the CVR jack is not used.

The AUDIO SWITCHING rotary selector allows replacement of a failed ACP 1 or 2 with ACP 3.

False.

True.

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You can tune the ILS receivers to different channels.

Yes.

No.

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Which ACP transmission key will illuminate if the flight attendants are calling the cockpit?

ALERT.

VHF3.

CAB.

PA.

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On RMP, the ON/OFF switch controls:

Only the COM function of the RMP.

Only the STBY NAV function of the RMP.

The power supply to the RMP.

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Which ACP switch configuration is correct for communication with other cockpit crew members while wearing your Oxygen Mask?

INT transmission key to on, INT reception knob on, use the sidestick push-to-talk when speaking, loud speaker volume up.

ACP INT/RAD switch selected to INT, INT reception knob on, loud speaker volume up.

All statements are correct.

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The flight crew receives a SELCAL on VHF 2, what will happen on the ACP?

Amber sign call flashes on VHF 2 key.

White SELCAL appears on VHF 2 pushbutton and VHF 2 reception selector illuminates white.

All statements are correct.

Three green bars come on.

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Is STBY/NAV tuning possible on RMP 3?

No.

Yes.

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Pressing the NAV key on RMP3 has no effect.

If RMP navigation tuning is currently in use for VOR tuning and ATC assigns a new communication frequency, what must be done?

Pressing the NAV key a second time returns control of the navigation radios to the FMGC

Select the appropriate VHF communication radio transmission key, tune using the rotary selector, press the transfer key.

The NAV key must be deselected and then press the transfer key.

Tune the new frequency on the offside RMP.

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How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?

Use the MECH pushbutton on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn.

Hold the PA button.

Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP and hold the pushbutton for 2 seconds.

Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP.

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RMP 1 is dedicated to which VHF radios?

VHF 2 and 3.

VHF 1 and 2.

All radios.

VHF 1 and 3.

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On the ground, the flight crew can energize the CVR manually by pressing the GND CTL pushbutton.

False.

True.

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The CVR is energized automatically:

On the ground with one engine running.

In flight.

All statements are correct.

On the ground during the first 5 min after the aircraft electrical network is energized.

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When the aircraft is in the Emergency Electrical Configuration:

RMP 1 and ACP 1 are operative.

RMP 2 and ACPs 1 and 2 are operative.

RMP 1 and ACPs 1 and 2 are operative.

RMPs 1 and 2, and ACPs 1 and 2 are both operative.

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The audio management system allows the flight crew to use:

All statements are correct.

All the radio communication and radio navigation facilities installed on the aircraft in transmission and reception mode.

The call systems and Passenger Address (PA) system.

The interphone system.

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With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT3 position, the Captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP3.

True.

False.

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What is the function of the Guarded EMER push button on the overhead panel?

To alert all flight attendants of a pending urgent need to speak to them.

To alert the aft flight attendants of a routine need to speak to them.

To alert ATC of an in-flight emergency.

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The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty.

False.

True.

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If you depress the guarded NAV button, the MCDU RAD NAV pages are inhibited and the RMP controls navaid tuning.

True.

False.

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The service interphone has _____ interphone jacks and an OVRD switch located on the overhead panel.

Ten.

Eight.

Seven.

Five.

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Which statement is correct regarding the cockpit voice recorder?

Is automatically energized when the battery pbs are selected on.

Is automatically energized after the first engine start or five minutes after AC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

Is automatically energized when the parking brake is set.

Is always active after DC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

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Only the last 60 minutes of CVR recording are retained.

False.

True.

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Only the last 2 h of recording are retained.

Pressing the _____ key, on the audio control panel, allows the crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals.

RESET.

VOICE.

BFO.

ATT.

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Some VORs also transmit ATIS information. The voice key on the ACP is an audio notch filter which reduces the level of the 1000Hz ident tones on VORs, so that you can hear the ATIS transmission more clearly.

The BFO key enables the beat frequency oscillator for listening to the ID signal.

False.

True.

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Airbus A320 – Communications