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

What does the red area indicate on the BUSS (Back Up Speed Scale)?

Below VLS.

Below Alpha prot.

Below VSW.

Below Alpha Max.

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How many ADIRUs (Air Data Inertial Reference Units) does the aircraft have?

Two (all active).

Two (one active, one backup).

Three (two active, one back up).

Three (all active).

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Above FL200.

Below FL200.

Above FL250.

Below FL250.

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GPS1 supplies ADIRU 1 and GPS 2 supplies ADIRU 2. What supplies ADIRU 3?

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

GPS 1

GPS 2

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

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Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

All statements are correct.

VOR and DME.

ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).

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What data do the ADRs (Air Data Reference) directly gather?

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA, back-up vertical speed.

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA, ground speed.

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA.

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude.

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Selection of the correct takeoff runway on the FMGC prior to each flight is necessary because:

Selection of the correct runway insures proper pressurization.

The FADEC needs it to know how much to reduce the thrust for takeoff.

Selection of the correct runway permits the FMGC to update its position at takeoff.

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The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

20 ft at all times.

20 ft or at 10 ft if autothrust is active and one autopilot is in LAND mode.

Between 15 and 20 ft with or without Autothrust.

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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

False.

True.

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What is the minimum RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY in the Terminal area?

0.5 NM.

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

3 NM.

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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

250 kt.

Best rate of climb speed.

210 kt.

Green dot.

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When the aircraft is on ground and if at least one ADIRU is supplied by aircraft batteries:

The ADIRU and AVNCS light comes on amber on the EXTERNAL POWER panel.

An external horn sounds

All statements are correct.

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What data do the IRs (Inertial Reference) directly gather?

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration, vertical speed.

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration, vertical speed, ground speed.

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration, vertical speed, ground speed, radio altitude.

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Each ADIRU (Air Data Inertial Reference Unit) is comprised of an ADR (Air Data Reference) and IR (Inertial Reference). Can these work separately of each other in the case of a failure?

Yes.

No.

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What is the minimum RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY for departure and enroute?

0.5 NM.

1 NM.

3 NM.

0.3 NM.

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

When an IRU fault is detected.

When one or more ADIRUs is/are supplied by airplane battery only.

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How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

Vapp=VLS+10+1/3 surface headwind component.

Vapp=VLS+10+1/2 surface headwind component.

Vapp=VLS+5+1/2 surface headwind component.

Vapp=VLS+5+(1/3 surface headwind component).

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Use of the ISIS bugs function is not recommended because, in the event that both PFDs are lost in flight, when the ISIS bugs were previously set for takeoff, then for the approach, the bugs would remain at the takeoff characteristic speed settings.

False.

True.

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What is the minimum RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY on approach?

0.5 NM.

1 NM.

2 NM.

0.3 NM.

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What ADIRU (Air Data Inertial Reference Unit) selection modes are there ?

NAV, STBY, OFF.

ON, STBY, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

NAV, ATT, OFF.

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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

MCDU.

Thrust Levers.

All statements are correct.

FCU.

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The Flight Path Vector (FPV) is a function of the:

IRs.

ADRs.

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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

MCDU and ADIRU.

MCDU.

ADIRU.

FMGC.

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You have been cleared to intercept the localizer. You have pushed the LOC push button on the FCU. If all necessary data has been entered in the MCDU, can you now engage both autopilots?

Yes.

No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

No, the LOC must capture before both autopilots will engage.

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Managed and selected.

Managed and manual.

Slaved and managed.

Automatic and manual.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

Remains on battery power for 5 minutes until electrical power is restored.

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Remains on battery for 3 minutes until electrical power is restored.

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On the ground, the FMGC displays the position of the aircraft using:

IRS corrected by GPS.

IRS data only.

GPS data only.

GPS corrected by IRS

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What data does the Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) use to estimate airspeed?

Static port data.

Pitot probe data.

GPS data.

AOA vane data.

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What causes the Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) to automatically appear?

ADR 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

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The ADIRS 'ON BAT' light on the overhead panel indicates:

The batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

The battery test is being performed at the beginning of alignment or the batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

A battery test is being performed at the beginning of alignment.

A battery test is being performed at the beginning of alignment or the batteries are supplying at least one ADIRU.

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The selected database date has expired. When must the active data base be changed?

The following calendar day.

Anytime prior to takeoff.

Prior to entering the preflight data.

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 1 only.

ADIRU 3 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 1 + 2.

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When the thrust levers are moved to the takeoff position, the FMGS updates its position at takeoff using:

The VOR/DME currently tuned.

The navigation database and the takeoff runway entered into the MCDU by the pilot.

IRS/ILS/DME positioning.

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

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A flashing white 'ALIGN' indication on the ADIRS panel means:

Alignment is not available.

IR alignment fault, or no present position entry after 10 min, or difference between position at shutdown and entered position exceeds 1 degree of latitude or longitude.

No present position entry after 10 min or the respective IR is lost.

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

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How many ADMs are there?

Four.

Eight.

Six.

Two.

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The IR alignment count down stops one minute prior to accomplishment and the ALIGN lights are flashing. Why does it happen?

It is an indication that there is a disagreement between the IRs and the alignment must be restarted.

It is an indication that the alignment is complete but must be acknowledged.

It is an indication that alignment has stopped as the present position data has not been entered from the FMGS.

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With the DATA selector set to HDG, the time remaining until the completed IRS alignment is displayed on the control display. How long does it take normally?

Approximately 7 minutes.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 1 minute.

Approximately 10 minutes.

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The takeoff bias is:

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

True

False

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The aircraft has two radio altimeters (RA). CAPT PFD displays the RA1 height, and the F/Os PFD displays the RA2 height. If one RA fails, both PFDs display the height from the remaining RA.

False.

True.

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The weather radar image can be displayed on which modes of the ND?

Rose NAV or ARC.

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

Rose NAV or VOR.

All modes except Plan.

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With a single RA failure:

Both PFDs share a single RA.

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

All statements are correct.

Auto callouts are lost.

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What are the functions of the Air Data Modules (ADMs)?

Convert pneumatic pitot/static data from probes to numerical data for the ADIRUs.

Convert initial data from the laser gyro system to numerical data for the ADIRUs.

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An air data module is a component of the navigation system. Each unit converts pneumatic (air pressure) information from a pitot tube or a static port into numerical information which is sent on a data bus. This pressure information is received and processed by the Air Data Reference (ADR) component of the Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU).This processed information is then sent to one or more display management computers that present information on the cockpit's primary flight display. Airspeed information is also sent to the flight computers and other electronics,including the autoflight subsystem

What computer(s) perform(s) the GP-IRS hybrid position calculation?

FMGC 2.

MMR 1+2.

FMGC 1.

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

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The ISIS uses:

The primary accelerometers and gyrometers to display the vertical speed of the aircraft.

Its own set of accelerometers and gyrometers to display the vertical speed of the aircraft.

The primary accelerometers and gyrometers to display the attitude of the aircraft.

Its own set of accelerometers and gyrometers to display the attitude of the aircraft.

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The ISIS LS shall not be used for takeoff using the localizer of the opposite runway, or for a back-course localizer approach. The LOC deviations are given in the wrong sense.

False.

True.

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What function does 'ATT' perform on the ADIRS rotary selector?

Used to fast align an IR in the air only.

Used to switch the IR to the standby IR’s data.

Used to retain attitude + heading information with an IR fault.

Used to retain attitude + position information with an IR fault.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

IRs (Inertial Reference).

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An ADR1 failure results in a loss of predictive GPWS functions:

True.

False.

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Can the flight crew depress the RMP ON NAV pushbutton and use the RMP for navigation simultaneously with FMGC autotuning?

No, RMP backup tuning supersedes the autotuning function of both FMGCs.

Yes, because the opposite FMGC will continue to autotune navaids.

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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

During first engine start.

During second engine start.

At AC electrical power up.

When the gear is selected down.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Remain on battery power for 5 minutes until electrical power is restored.

Remain on battery for 3 minutes until electrical power is restored.

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What does the Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) use to indicate altitude?

GPS data.

Static port data.

Pitot probe data.

AOA vane data.

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The FWC generates a synthetic voice for radio height announcement below 2,500 ft. These announcements come through the cockpit loudspeakers, even if the speakers are turned off.

True.

False.

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The aircraft has _ Multi Mode Receivers (MMRs) that receive GPS data from _ satellites.

2 / 28

4 / 24

4 / 28

2 / 24

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A 'fast align' of the IRs can be achieved by selecting the rotator switches OFF and then back to:

ATT within 10 second.

NAV within 10 seconds.

ATT within 5 seconds

NAV within 5 seconds.

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The IR will experience drift in 'ATT' position and it will need a periodic heading update.

False.

True.

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One A/P can be engaged on the ground if the engines are not running.

This A/P will disengage when taxi starts.

This A/P will disengage when both engines are started.

This A/P will disengage when speed is sensed at more than 10 kt.

This A/P will disengage when one engine is started.

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The ISIS is connected to:

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

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ADIRU 3 is supplied by all the standby probes and which primary probe?

CM1’s TAT.

CM1’s pitot.

CM1’s AOA.

CM1’s Static Port.

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The BUSS (Back Up Speed Scale) is always reversible.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

When flying at cruise altitude, the aircraft navigates using radio navaids only.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

What does the red area indicate on the BUSS (Back Up Speed Scale)?

How many ADIRUs (Air Data Inertial Reference Units) does the aircraft have?

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

GPS1 supplies ADIRU 1 and GPS 2 supplies ADIRU 2. What supplies ADIRU 3?

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

What data do the ADRs (Air Data Reference) directly gather?

Selection of the correct takeoff runway on the FMGC prior to each flight is necessary because:

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

What is the minimum RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY in the Terminal area?

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

When the aircraft is on ground and if at least one ADIRU is supplied by aircraft batteries:

What data do the IRs (Inertial Reference) directly gather?

Each ADIRU (Air Data Inertial Reference Unit) is comprised of an ADR (Air Data Reference) and IR (Inertial Reference). Can these work separately of each other in the case of a failure?

What is the minimum RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY for departure and enroute?

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

Use of the ISIS bugs function is not recommended because, in the event that both PFDs are lost in flight, when the ISIS bugs were previously set for takeoff, then for the approach, the bugs would remain at the takeoff characteristic speed settings.

What is the minimum RNP accuracy with GPS PRIMARY on approach?

What ADIRU (Air Data Inertial Reference Unit) selection modes are there ?

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

The Flight Path Vector (FPV) is a function of the:

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

You have been cleared to intercept the localizer. You have pushed the LOC push button on the FCU. If all necessary data has been entered in the MCDU, can you now engage both autopilots?

What are the different types of flight guidance?

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

On the ground, the FMGC displays the position of the aircraft using:

What data does the Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) use to estimate airspeed?

What causes the Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) to automatically appear?

The ADIRS 'ON BAT' light on the overhead panel indicates:

The selected database date has expired. When must the active data base be changed?

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

When the thrust levers are moved to the takeoff position, the FMGS updates its position at takeoff using:

A flashing white 'ALIGN' indication on the ADIRS panel means:

How many ADMs are there?

The IR alignment count down stops one minute prior to accomplishment and the ALIGN lights are flashing. Why does it happen?

With the DATA selector set to HDG, the time remaining until the completed IRS alignment is displayed on the control display. How long does it take normally?

The takeoff bias is:

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

The aircraft has two radio altimeters (RA). CAPT PFD displays the RA1 height, and the F/Os PFD displays the RA2 height. If one RA fails, both PFDs display the height from the remaining RA.

The weather radar image can be displayed on which modes of the ND?

With a single RA failure:

What are the functions of the Air Data Modules (ADMs)?

What computer(s) perform(s) the GP-IRS hybrid position calculation?

The ISIS uses:

The ISIS LS shall not be used for takeoff using the localizer of the opposite runway, or for a back-course localizer approach. The LOC deviations are given in the wrong sense.

What function does 'ATT' perform on the ADIRS rotary selector?

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

An ADR1 failure results in a loss of predictive GPWS functions:

Can the flight crew depress the RMP ON NAV pushbutton and use the RMP for navigation simultaneously with FMGC autotuning?

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

What does the Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) use to indicate altitude?

The FWC generates a synthetic voice for radio height announcement below 2,500 ft. These announcements come through the cockpit loudspeakers, even if the speakers are turned off.

The aircraft has _____ Multi Mode Receivers (MMRs) that receive GPS data from _____ satellites.

A 'fast align' of the IRs can be achieved by selecting the rotator switches OFF and then back to:

The IR will experience drift in 'ATT' position and it will need a periodic heading update.

One A/P can be engaged on the ground if the engines are not running.

The ISIS is connected to:

ADIRU 3 is supplied by all the standby probes and which primary probe?

The BUSS (Back Up Speed Scale) is always reversible.

When flying at cruise altitude, the aircraft navigates using radio navaids only.

The aircraft has _ Multi Mode Receivers (MMRs) that receive GPS data from _ satellites.