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

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 1 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 1 + 2.

ADIRU 3 only.

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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

250 kt.

Best rate of climb speed.

Green dot.

210 kt.

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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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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

True.

False.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

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

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

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

All modes except Plan.

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

Rose NAV or ARC.

Rose NAV or VOR.

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

All statements are correct.

An external horn sounds

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

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

ADR 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

When an IRU fault is detected.

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

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.

Selection of the correct runway insures proper pressurization.

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Slaved and managed.

Automatic and manual.

Managed and manual.

Managed and selected.

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

Alignment is not available.

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

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

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.

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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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How many ADMs are there?

Six.

Four.

Two.

Eight.

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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.

True.

False.

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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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The takeoff bias is:

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

ADIRU.

FMGC.

MCDU and ADIRU.

MCDU.

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

True.

False.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

IRs (Inertial Reference).

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

Below VLS.

Below VSW.

Below Alpha Max.

Below Alpha prot.

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

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

MMR 1+2.

FMGC 1.

FMGC 2.

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

0.3 NM.

0.5 NM.

1 NM.

2 NM.

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

NAV, STBY, OFF.

NAV, ATT, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

ON, STBY, OFF.

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

False.

True.

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

2 / 24

4 / 24

2 / 28

4 / 28

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

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

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

The batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

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

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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 3 minutes.

Approximately 1 minute.

Approximately 10 minutes.

Approximately 7 minutes.

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

False.

True.

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The ISIS uses:

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

The primary 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 vertical speed of the aircraft.

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

AOA vane data.

GPS data.

Pitot probe data.

Static port data.

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

Two (one active, one backup).

Three (all active).

Three (two active, one back up).

Two (all active).

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

False

True

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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?

No.

Yes.

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How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

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

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

GPS corrected by IRS

GPS data only.

IRS data only.

IRS corrected by GPS.

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

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.

Used to fast align an IR in the air only.

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

IRS/ILS/DME positioning.

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

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

The VOR/DME currently tuned.

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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

False.

True.

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The ISIS is connected to:

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

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

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude.

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA.

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

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

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

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

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

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

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

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

AOA vane data.

GPS data.

Pitot probe data.

Static port data.

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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.

True.

False.

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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 5 seconds

ATT within 10 second.

NAV within 5 seconds.

NAV within 10 seconds.

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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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Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).

VOR and DME.

All statements are correct.

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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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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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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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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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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?

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

No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

Yes.

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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

All statements are correct.

Thrust Levers.

FCU.

MCDU.

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

0.3 NM.

1 NM.

3 NM.

0.5 NM.

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

GPS 2

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

GPS 1

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Below FL250.

Below FL200.

Above FL250.

Above FL200.

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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 speed is sensed at more than 10 kt.

This A/P will disengage when taxi starts.

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

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

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Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

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

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

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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

What are the different types of flight guidance?

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

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

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

How many ADMs are there?

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.

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

The takeoff bias is:

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

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

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

The ISIS uses:

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

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

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

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

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?

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The ISIS is connected to:

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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

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

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

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.

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

With a single RA failure:

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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

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

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.

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

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?

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

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

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

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

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

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