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

The ISIS is connected to:

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

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The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

Between 15 and 20 ft with or without Autothrust.

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

20 ft at all times.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

IRs (Inertial Reference).

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

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

Below Alpha Max.

Below Alpha prot.

Below VLS.

Below VSW.

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

Three (two active, one back up).

Two (all active).

Two (one active, one backup).

Three (all active).

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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 for 5 minutes until electrical power is restored.

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

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

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

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

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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 1 minute.

Approximately 10 minutes.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 7 minutes.

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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.

The VOR/DME currently tuned.

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

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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 fast align an IR in the air only.

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

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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 5 seconds.

NAV within 10 seconds.

ATT within 5 seconds

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How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

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

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

When an IRU fault is detected.

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

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

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

Rose NAV or ARC.

Rose NAV or VOR.

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

All modes except Plan.

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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.

All statements are correct.

An external horn sounds

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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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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

False

True

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

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

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

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

CM1’s pitot.

CM1’s Static Port.

CM1’s TAT.

CM1’s AOA.

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

False.

True.

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Slaved and managed.

Managed and manual.

Automatic and manual.

Managed and selected.

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

Anytime prior to takeoff.

The following calendar day.

Prior to entering the preflight data.

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

True.

False.

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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

MCDU and ADIRU.

ADIRU.

FMGC.

MCDU.

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Below FL200.

Above FL200.

Below FL250.

Above FL250.

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

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

GPS 2

GPS 1

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

4 / 28

4 / 24

2 / 28

2 / 24

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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

When the gear is selected down.

At AC electrical power up.

During second engine start.

During first engine start.

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA.

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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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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 LOC must capture before both autopilots will engage.

No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

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

True.

False.

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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 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

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

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

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 or the batteries are supplying at least one ADIRU.

The batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

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

GPS data.

AOA vane data.

Pitot probe data.

Static port data.

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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 one engine is started.

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

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

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

MMR 1+2.

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

FMGC 1.

FMGC 2.

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

0.3 NM.

1 NM.

3 NM.

0.5 NM.

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

IRS data only.

IRS corrected by GPS.

GPS data only.

GPS corrected by IRS

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 3 only.

ADIRU 1 + 2.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 1 only.

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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.

True.

False.

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With a single RA failure:

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

Auto callouts are lost.

Both PFDs share a single RA.

All statements are correct.

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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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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

True.

False.

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

0.5 NM.

2 NM.

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

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The takeoff bias is:

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

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Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

VOR and DME.

ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).

All statements are correct.

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

AOA vane data.

GPS data.

Static port data.

Pitot probe data.

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

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

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

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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The ISIS uses:

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.

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

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

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

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

0.5 NM.

3 NM.

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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.

False.

True.

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How many ADMs are there?

Six.

Two.

Eight.

Four.

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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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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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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

250 kt.

Best rate of climb speed.

210 kt.

Green dot.

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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

Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

The ISIS is connected to:

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

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?

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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

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

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

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

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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:

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

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

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

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

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

What are the different types of flight guidance?

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

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

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

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

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

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

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

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

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?

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

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.

With a single RA failure:

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

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

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

The takeoff bias is:

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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

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

The ISIS uses:

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

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.

How many ADMs are there?

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

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.

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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

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