GACA ORAL (Updated February 2017)

ADIRS Panel
➢ What info does the IR Supplies?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-10 P 1/4
Heading, Attitude, Angular rate, Flight path vector,
Acceleration, Ground Speed, Aircraft Position, Track

➢ What info does the ADR supplies?

Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-10 P 1/4
Altitude, Airspeed, Mach, Overspeed warning, Angle of
Attack, Temperature

➢ What would be missing on the CPT’s PFD if IR1 failed or was turned OFF?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-10
Attitude and Navigation Information

➢ What action would recover the attitude and navigation information?

Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-20 P 6/8
Selecting CAPT 3 on EIS switching panel ATT HDG selector

➢ When do we need to select ATT and what must be

done after selecting it?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-10 P 4/8 + QRH ABN PROC 34.07A
IR ALIGNMENT IN ATT MODE
We can select ATT if the IR system loses its ability to
navigate (indicated by FLASHING FAULT light)
After selecting ATT (a/c must stay level with constant speed
for 30sec), the HDG must be entered through the MCDU and
has to be reset about every 10 minutes)

➢ With the loss of ADR 1, what would be lost on the CPT’s PFD?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-10
Airspeed and Altitude

➢ What would restore the lost ALTITUDE and AIRSPEED information?

Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-20 P 6/8
Selecting CAPT 3 on the EIS switching panel AIR DATA selector

➢ IRS on battery light, what this mean?

Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-20 P 4/8
The ON BAT light comes on in amber when the a/c battery supplies at least one IRS, also
come on for few seconds at the beginning of a complete IRS alignment

➢ What does a STEADY amber IR FAULT light indicate?

Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-20 P 4/8
The respective IR is lost

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➢ What does a FLASHING amber IR FAULT light indicate?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-20 P 4/8 + QRH ABN PROC 34.07A IR ALIGNMENT IN ATT MODE
The IR lost its position, the ATT and HDG information may be recovered in ATT Mode (check
QRH procedure)

➢ What does a STEADY amber ADR FAULT light indicate?

Ref DSC-34-NAV-10-20 P 5/8
A fault is detected in the AIR DATA reference part

FLT CTL Panel

➢ What does the ELAC stand for?

Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 3/6
Elevator Aileron Computer

➢ How many ELAC’s on the Airbus? And what do they control it?
Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 3/6
2 ELAC’s control elevator, stabilizer and Aileron

➢ What are the functions of the ELAC?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 7/18
• Normal, Alternate and Direct pitch
• Normal and direct roll
❖ Normal and Alternate LAF (if installed)
• Abnormal Attitude
• Aileron droop
• Acquisition of AP orders

➢ Under NORMAL LAW, what does ELAC 1 control?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 5/14
• Primary – Aileron control (roll)
• Standby – Elevator / Stabilizer control (backs up ELAC 2)
• Provides 5° Aileron droop

➢ Under NORMAL LAW, what does ELAC 2 control?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 2/14
• Primary – Elevator / Stabilizer (pitch)
• Standby – Aileron control (backs up ELAC 1)

➢ What backup ELAC 2?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14
ELAC 1 -> SEC 2 -> SEC 1

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➢ What does SEC stand for?
Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 3/6
Spoiler Elevator Computer

➢ How many SECs are installed?

Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 3/6
3

➢ What functions are performed by the SECs?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 7/18
• Normal (by controlling the spoilers) and Direct roll
• Alternate and Direct Pitch (SEC 1 and SEC 2 only)
• Speed brakes and ground spoilers
• Abnormal Attitude
❖ Alternate LAF (if installed)

➢ What is the sole purpose of SEC 3?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14
Spoiler Control

➢ What does FAC mean?

Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 3/6
Flight Augmentation Computer

➢ Under NORMAL LAW, what functions do the FACs provide?

Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 3/6 + FCTM OP-020
(FLY-W)
• Flight Envelope Functions (PFDs speed scale, MIN & MAX speed, Maneuvering speed
computation, ALPHA FLOOR)
• Low Energy Warning Protection (“SPEED, SPEED, SPEED”)
• Yaw Function (Yaw damping and turn coordination, Rudder trim, Rudder Travel Limit)
• Windshear Detection Function

➢ If both FACs fail, is rudder available?

Ref PRO-ABN-22 P 7/36
YES, by Rudder pedals

➢ If Both FACs fail, is maximum rudder deflection available?

Ref PRO-ABN-22 P 7/36
YES, After Slat extension

➢ What is the computer and priority for the Ailerons?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14
ELAC 1 -> ELAC 2

➢ What is the computer and priority for the ELEVATOR and STABILIZER?
Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14
ELAC 2 -> ELAC 1 -> SEC 2 -> SEC 1

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➢ How are the FCTL surface controlled and actuated?
Ref DSC-27-10-10 P 1/6
Electrically-controlled and Hydraulically-activated

➢ When is AUTOMATIC Pitch Trim Available?

Ref DSC-27-20-10-30 P 2/2
In flight under NORMAL LAW with Bank Angle < 33° with or without AP engaged

➢ If the active Elevator fails, what occurs?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 3/14
The damped one becomes active and the failed jack is automatic switched to damping mode

➢ How Roll Control is normally achieved?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14
1 Aileron and 4 Spoilers on each wing

➢ What items will degrade if we lose ELAC 1 and SEC 2?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14
Nothing, ELAC 2 and SEC 1 will back them up

➢ In case of an Elevator Fault (Left or Right), what happen to the spoilers?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14, 5/14
Spoilers 3 and 4 are inhibited

➢ What happen to spoilers if electric is lost?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 5/14
Spoilers retract to Zero

➢ When do the Ailerons go to the damping mode?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 6/14
If Both ELACs Fail or in the event of BLUE and GREEN hydraulic low pressure

➢ In ALTERNATE LAW, when does the Aircraft go to FLARE MODE?

Ref DSC-27-20-20 P 5/8
When the Pilot selects Landing Gear Down

➢ How Many motors in the Horizontal Stabilizer?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 1/14, 3/14
3 Motors

➢ When does the Stabilizer Trim goes to Zero?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 3/18
Following Nosewheel Touchdown and Pitch < 2.5° for more than 5s

➢ When do we get CONFIG 1+F?

Ref DSC-27-30-20 P 1-2/8
In TAKE OFF and GO-AROUND (Speed <210kts)

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 EVAC Panel

➢ What is the function of the CAPT and CAPT & PURS switch?
Ref DSC-23-20-60
• CAPT position (Alert may only be activated from the cockpit)
• CAPT & PURS (Alert may be either be activated from CKPT or CAB) FLYNAS SOP
NOTE: EVAC indication are (EVAC light flashes RED in the cockpit, The EVAC lights flash
at FWD and AFT attendant panels and EVACUATION TONE sounds)

➢ If CAPT & PURS switch was set to CAPT and CMD pb was pressed in the cabin,
what indications do we have?
Ref DSC-23-20-60
Only the cockpit horn sounds for 3s

EMER ELEC PWR Panel

➢ What buses are powered by the EMERGENCY GENERATOR?

Ref DSC-24-10-30-30 P 10/18
AC & DC ESS BUS, AC & DC SHED BUS, ESS TR

➢ What does the RED FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pb indicate?
Ref DSC-24-20 P6/26 & DSC-24-10-30-30 P8/18
If the EMER GEN is not supplying power when AC BUS 1 & 2 are not powered, also during
the RAT extension (about 8s)

➢ What is the function of the RAT & EMER GEN pb?

Ref DSC-24-20 P6/26
• AUTO – RAT will automatically extend if AC BUS 1 & 2 are not powered and Airspeed
> 100kts
• MAN – Extend the RAT at anytime

➢ What powers the EMER GEN?

Ref DSC-24-20 P6/26
BLUE HYD power from the RAT

➢ Is there another way to deploy the RAT?

Ref DSC-29-20 P 3/10
Yes, from the RAT MAN ON on the HYD panel

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➢ Do Pilots ever use the EMER GEN TES pb?
Ref DSC-24-20 P7/26
NO, Maintenance function only

➢ What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE pb?

Ref DSC-24-20 P7/26 and PRO-ABN-26 P 24/54
• GEN 1 Line contactors opens
• The AC BUS 1 is powered from GEN 2 through BUS TIE contactors (This is used for
smoked drill)
• GEN 1 supplies One fuel pump in each wing tank

➢ What does SMOKE light in the GEN 1 LINE pb indicates?

Ref DSC-26-30-20 P1/2
Comes on Amber, along with a Warning on the ECAM, when smoke is detected in the
Avionics ventilation duct

➢ Will be there any other indications of Avionics Smoke?

Ref DSC-21-30-60 P 1/4
ECAM Warning and Amber FAULT lights in the BLOWER & EXTRACT pbs on the
VENTILATION panel

GPWS Panel

➢ Pressing the SYS pb does what?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-40 P 1/8
Inhibits All basic GPWS alerts (Mode 1 to 5), the predictive mode TERR won’t be affected

➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the SYS pb indicate on the GPWS panel? Is the
terrain mode affected?
Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-40 P 1/8
Any Failure of GPWS mode 1 to 5 – NO TERR mode is not affected

➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the TERR pb indicate on the GPWS panel?
Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-40 P 2/8
Comes on along with ECAM caution, if the TAD or TCF predictive mode fails and TERR is not
shown on the ND

➢ What does LDG FLAP 3 ON light indicate?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-40 P 1/8
MODE 4 “Too Low Flaps” inhibited for FLAP 3 landing, LDG MEMO displays “FLAP…3”
instead of FULL

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➢ What does FLAP MODE OFF light indicate?
Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-40 P 1/8
MODE 4 “Too Low Flaps” is inhibited when landing less than Flap 3

➢ What are the 5 basic GPWS modes?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-10 P 1-2-3/6
1) Excessive rate of descent “SINK RATE”
2) Excessive terrain closure rate “TERRAIN TERRAIN”
3) Altitude loss after T/O or G/A “DON’T SINK”
4) Unsafe Terrain Clearance when not in LDG CONF “TOO LOW FLAPS…GEAR…”
5) Too far below G/S “GLIDE SLOPE”

➢ What are the predictive functions (EGPWS) of GPWS based on?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-10 P 1/6
The enhanced functions are based on a worldwide terrain database and of the modelling of
the climb performance capability of the aircraft

➢ What do they provide more over the normal GPWS 5 basic functions?
Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-10 P 1/6
• Terrain Awareness Display (TAD) which predicts the terrain conflict and displays the
terrain on the ND
• Terrain Clearance Floor (TCF) which improves the low TERR warning during LDG

➢ What is inhibited if the GPWS predictive functions are operative?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-10 P 3/6
GPWS MODE 2 is inhibited
RCDR Panel

➢ When do the RCDR and CVR normally operate in AUTO?

Ref DSC-31-60-10
• On the ground, during the first 5 minutes after the A/C ELEC network is energized
• On ground, after FIRST ENG start
• In Flight
• On ground, it stops automatically 5 minutes after SECOND ENG shuts down

➢ What does the CVR records?

Ref CBT FLIGHT DATA RECORDING
Record ACP’s and Cockpit area microphone, PA announcement if PA reception know is
selected on the 3 ACP

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➢ How do you erase the RCDR tape?
Ref CBT FLIGHT DATA RECORDING
• RCDR ON
• Aircraft on the ground
• Parking Brake ON
• Press the CVR ERASE pb for 2s

OXYGEN Panel

➢ What does the PASSENGER SYS ON light mean?

Ref DSC-35-30-20 P 1/2
The signal to release the OXY mask doors has been sent

➢ When do the mask automatically deploy?

Ref DSC-31-30-10 P 1/2
When cabin pressure altitude exceeds 14,000ft (+250ft, -750ft)

➢ What method is used to supply passenger cabin supplemental oxygen?

Ref DSC-31-30-10 P 1/2
Chemical generators supply pure oxygen under positive pressure for about 15 minutes

➢ Above what cabin altitude will the crew oxygen masks provide 100% oxygen
regardless of the position of the N/100% selector?
Ref DSC-35-20-20 P 5/10
30,000ft, also over pressure supply is automatically started at 30,000ft cabin altitude

➢ What happens during the preflight when you push to extinguish the CREW SUPPLY
OFF light?
Ref DSC-35-20-20 P 1/10 and CBT OXYGEN SYSTEM
The valve is open, and supplies low pressure oxygen to the mask (normal position in flight)

➢ What would you notice on the DOOR ECAM?

Ref DSC-35-20-20 P 7/10 and CBT OXYGEN SYSTEM
The CKPT OXY would change from Amber to Green

➢ What indication would you have a crew oxygen cylinder thermal discharge?
Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-05 P 3/10 and CBT OXYGEN SYSTEM
The green disk on the lower left side of the FWD fuselage would be missing

➢ When amber half frame box appears on ECAM DOOR page, what does that mean?
Ref DSC-35-20-20 P 7-8/10
On ground if oxygen pressure is <1,000psi or <1,500psi (refer to LIMITATIONS to check if the
remaining quantity is not below MINIMUM)

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 CALLS Panel

➢ What happens when you press the EMER pb?

Ref DSC-23-20-40 P 4/10
• 2 Pink lights flash on all area call panels
• EMERGENCY CALL appears on all AIPs (Attendance indication panels)
• A High-Low chime sounds 3 times on all loudspeakers

➢ What happens when the FAs initiate an emergency call?

Ref DSC-23-20-40 P 5/10
• The white EMER ON light and Amber CALL light flash
• The Amber ATT lights flash on all ACPs
• 3 buzzers will sound in the cockpit
System resets when the FA hangs up the handset

RAIN Panel

➢ What is the maximum windshield wipers operation speed?

Ref LIM-13 P 9/16
230kts

➢ When the rain repellent is inhibited?

Ref DSC-30-60-20 P 1/2
On the ground and Engines are stopped

EXT LTS Panel

➢ If the RWY TURN OFF, LAND, and NOSE

switches are all in the ON position, which
lights automatically extinguish after T/O?
Ref DSC-33-20-20 P 4/6
The NOSE & RWY TURN OFF light extinguish
when LDG GEAR is retracted

➢ Why do we have 2 positions for the NAV &

LOGO switch?
Ref DSC-33-20-20 P 3-4/6
We have 2 sets of navigation lights (2 bulbs) on each wing and in the APU tail cone

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➢ When does the LOGO light illuminate when the switch is in 2 or 1 position?
Ref DSC-33-20-20 P 3/6
Main LDG gear strut compressed or when flaps are extended (at least 15°) or slats extended

➢ What position should the STROBE switch during preflight?

Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 3/20
AUTO

➢ When do the strobes flash in AUTO?

Ref DSC-33-20-20 P 4/6
When the main landing gear is not compressed

APU Panel

➢ What does the Green AVAIL light on the APU START pb indicate?
Ref DSC-49-20 P 4/10 and CBT APU SYSTEM
The APU is available to provide ELEC and/or BLEED air

➢ With the APU green AVAIL light ON and the EXT PWR green AVAIL
light on, which system is powering the aircraft?
Ref CBT APU SYSTEM
APU

➢ During the cool down cycle, can you still use the APU?
Ref CBT APU SYSTEM
YES, press the APU MASTER SW pb

➢ The APU generator can supply 100% load to what altitude?

Ref LIM-49-20 P 1-2/6
25,000ft

➢ The APU can supply bleed air to what altitude?

Ref LIM-49-20 P 1-2/6
20,000ft or 22,500ft

➢ What does and Amber FAULT light in the APU MASTER SW pb indicates?
Ref DSC-49-20 P 2-3/10
An APU auto shutdown has occurred

➢ What would normally cause an APU shut down?

Ref DSC-49-20 P 2-3/10
List some failures:
• FIRE (on GROUND ONLY)
• No Acceleration
• Low OIL pressure
• Air Inlet Flap not open
• DC power loss (BAT OFF when aircraft on batteries only)

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➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the APU BLEED PB mean?
Ref DSC-36-20 P 2/8
APU leak
➢ Does APU air or electric have priority?
Ref CBT APU SYSTEM
Electric

SIGNS Panel

➢ When will the (FASTEN SEAT BELT & NO SMOKING) signs illuminate with the
respective switches set to AUTO?
Ref DSC-33-40-10 P 1/2
• When either LDG GEAR or FLAPS/SLATS (18° degrees) are extended
• If Cabin ALT goes above 11,300ft (± 350ft), the cabin lights and all cabin signs, except
the NO PORTABLE ELEC DEVICE (if installed), come on regardless of switches
position

➢ When will the EXIT MARKERS and Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking
automatically illuminate?
Ref DSC-33-30-10 P 1-3/8
With the EMER EXIT LT selector at ARM:
• Normal Aircraft Electrical power fails, or
• DC SHED ESS BUS is lost

➢ When will the EXIT signs automatically illuminate?

Ref DSC-33-30-10 P 1-3/8 & DSC 33-40-10 P 2/2
With the EMER EXIT LT selector at ARM:
• Normal Aircraft Electrical power fails, or
• DC SHED ESS BUS is lost
• The cabin alt is high (11,300ft ± 350ft)
• When NO SMOKING signs come on

➢ When will the Overhead Emergency come on automatically?

Ref DSC-33-30-10 P 3/8
With the EMER EXIT LT selector to ARM:
• Normal Aircraft Electrical power fails, or
• DC SHED ESS BUS fails, or
• AC BUS 1 fails

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➢ What lights illuminate when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to ON?
Ref DSC-33-30-20 P 3/4
• Overhead emergency lights
• EXIT signs
• Proximity marking system

➢ What occurs when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to OFF?

Ref DSC-33-30-20 P 3/4
• All lights OFF
• Amber EMER EXIT LT-OFF light comes on

➢ What is the power source of the overhead emergency light and EXIT signs?
Ref DSC-33-30-10 P 3/8
• DC SHED ESS BUS
• If DC SHED ESS BUS fails, batteries inside the light fixtures power them for 12min

➢ Why do we keep NO SMOKING sign in AUTO?

Ref DSC-33-30-10 P 3/8
To allow charge of the emergency batteries from DC SHED ESS BUS with LDG GEAR UP

INT LTS Panel

➢ What flight deck lighting is available if normal electrical power is lost?

Ref PRO-ABN-24 P 71-72/104 & DSC-33-10-10 P1/2
• CM1 Instrument Panel
• Right-hand dome light (provided DOME switch set in DIM or BRT)
• Standby Compass

ANTI ICE Panel

➢ Is the ENG anti-ice part of the normal pneumatic system?

Ref DSC-30-30-10 P 1/2
NO, It is an independent air bleed from HP compressor

➢ What does a FAUL light in the ENG ANTI ICE pb indicate?

Ref DSC-30-30-20 P 1/2
Pushbutton – Valve Disagreement

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➢ With ENG ANTI ICE ON what indications will you see?
Ref DSC-30-30-10 P 1/2 & DSC-30-30-20 P 1/2
• Blue ON light comes on
• ECAM MEMO “ENG A. ICE”
• N1 or EPR limit is reduced
• N1 or EPR Idle is increased

➢ What should you do if there is significant ENG vibration due to ice?

Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-09 P 1/4 & IN FLIGHT Ref to PRO-ABN-70 P 54/112
Increase N1 to 70% for a minimum of 30s prior to selecting Higher Thrust

➢ With ENG Anti-Ice ON, is your descent affected?

Ref DSC-30-30-10 P 1/2
YES, because Idle Thrust is increased

➢ Can you use the Wing Anti-Ice on the ground?

Ref DSC-30-20-10 P 1/2
NO

➢ What happens if you turn ON the switch on the ground?

Ref DSC-30-20-10 P 1/2
The Wing Anti-Ice valves open for 30s test

➢ What part of the Wing are heated?

Ref DSC-30-20-10 P 1/2
Three Outboard slats (3-4-5)

➢ When do the Wing Anti-Ice valves automatically close?

Ref DSC-30-20-10 P 1-2/2
• On Landing
• Bleed leak detected
• Loss of electrical power

➢ Can you use the APU bleed for Wing Anti-Ice?

Ref LIM-49-20 P 4-5/6
NO

➢ What does the Amber FAULT light in the WING ANTI ICE PB indicate?
Ref DSC-30-20-20 P 1/2
• Low Pressure is detected
• Pushbutton – Valve disagreement

➢ In What position do the Wing and ENG Anti-Ice valves fail if electrical power is lost?
Ref DSC-30-20-10 P 1/2 & Ref DSC-30-30-10 P 1/2
• WING – valves CLOSE
• ENG – valves OPEN

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 PROBE/WINDOW HEAT Panel

➢ With the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb in AUTO, when will the probes and windows
heated?
Ref DSC-30-50-20 P 1/2
• In Flight, or
• On ground (except TAT probes) provided one ENG is running
NOTE: Windshield & Pitot heat operate LOW (ground) and NORMAL
(flight)

➢ What does the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb do in the ON position? When do we

normally do that?
Ref DSC-30-50-20 P 1/2 & PRO-SUP-91-30 P 1/6
• Probes and windows are heated permanently
• Blue light comes on (Windshield, Side windows, Pitot tube, Static port, TAT)
• We set the pushbutton to ON after PRELIMNARY COCKPIT PREPARATION in COLD
WX OPS

CABIN PRESS Panel

➢ What does the DITCHING pb do?

Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 2/10
Closes ALL valves below the flotation line

➢ Which Valves are below the Flotation line?

Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 2/10
(ROPA)
• RAM AIR inlet (1)
• OUTFLOW valve (only if in AUTO mode) (1)
• Pack Flow Control valves (2)
• Avionics ventilation Inlet & Extract valves (2)

➢ Will the DITCHING pb always close the OUTFLOW valve?

Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 2/10
NO, the OUTFLOW valve will not close if it is under MANUAL control

➢ Can the Pilot control the OUTFLOW valve?

Ref DSC-21-20-10 P 2/4
YES, by selecting MAN on the MODE SEL and use the MAN V/S CTL switch

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➢ How many controllers are in the pressurization system?
Ref DSC-21-20-30 P1/4
2. Only one operates at a time. They Swap roles 70s after each LDG or if the Operating
System Fails

➢ How do you manually switch between controllers?

Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 1/10
Switching the MODE SEL pb to MAN, for at least 10s, the returning it to AUTO

➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the MODE SEL pb indicate?

Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 2/10
When BOTH AUTOMATIC systems are faulty

➢ The LDG ELEV selector is in the AUTO position, what is the data source for
pressurization schedule?
Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 1/10
The pressurization system uses the FMGS data to construct and optimized pressure schedule

➢ When out of the AUTO position, what is different?

Ref DSC-21-20-40 P 1/10
The pressurization uses the LDG ELEV selected with the LDG ELEV knob (-2,000ft/+14,000ft)

➢ What does the Aircraft in case of residual pressure after landing?

Ref DSC-21-20-20 P 2/2
The RCPU (Residual Control Pressure Unit) opens the OUTFLOW valve automatically:
• The OUTFLOW valve is not FULLY open, and
• Both CPCs are failed, or MANUAL mode is selected, and
• The aircraft is on ground, and
• All ENGs are shutdown, or all ADIRS indicate an airspeed <100kts

➢ What protects the airframe from excessive cabin differential pressure?

Ref DSC-21-20-20 P 1/2
2 pressure safety valves

➢ How many motors does the OUTFLOW valve have?

Ref DSC-21-20-20
3 – Either of 2 for the automatic mode and 1 for the manual mode

➢ What is the ABORT mode in auto cabin pressurization and what does it do?
Ref DSC-21-20-30 P2/4
If the aircraft does not climb after T/O, the abort mode prevents the cabin ALT from climbing.
Cabin pressure is set back to T/O ALT +0.1psi

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 AIR COND Panel

➢ What monitors and controls the pneumatic system?

Ref DSC-36-10-20 P 1/6
2 BMC (Bleed Monitoring Computer). Each BMC receives info about bleed pressure,
temperature and valve position. Each system is designed to:
• Select the compressor stage to use as a source of air
• Regulate the bleed air temperature
• Regulate the bleed air pressure

➢ If one BMC fails, can the other take over?

Ref DSC-36-10-60 P 1/2
YES, they are interconnected.
If BMC 1 fails, ENG BLEED LEAK warning for ENG1 and APU BLEED LEAK warning are lost

➢ On the ECAM Bleed page, how do you tell if GND HP air supply is connected?
Ref DSC-36-20 P2-5/8
The GND unit TEMP and PRESS are indicated on the ECAM BLEED PRECOOLER #1

➢ When HI flow rate is automatically selected regardless of the Pack flow knob
position?
Ref DSC-21-10-30 P 1-3/4
• In Single-pack operation,
• When the APU is supplying Bleed air
NOTE: The system delivers NORMAL flow (100%) even if the LO is selected, when the
temperature demand cannot be satisfied

➢ What would cause Amber PACK FAULT light to illuminate?

Ref DSC-21-10-50 P 2/16
(PCS)
• Pack Outlet overheat, or
• Compressor Outlet overheat, or
• Valve position disagrees with selected position
NOTE: FAULT light appears during preflight as no bleed air is supplied

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➢ What does the Amber FAULT light in the APU BLEED pb indicate?
Ref DSC-36-20 P 2/8
APU bleed leak (APU bleed valve close)

➢ What causes the Amber FAULT light on the ENG BLEED pb?
Ref DSC-36-20 P1/8
(BBOOL)
• Bleed valve is not closed during ENG start
• Bleed valve is not closed with APU bleed ON
• Overpressure downstream of the bleed valve
• Overheat of the bleed air
• Leak (wing or ENG on the related side)

➢ What are the 2 functions of the ENG bleed valves?

Ref DSC-36-10-20 P 7/8
• Pressure regulation
• Shut-off valves

➢ What is the RAM AIR pb used for?

Ref DSC-21-10-20 P 4/6
• Smoke removal
• Ventilation of Cockpit and Cabin if both packs fail

➢ When will the RAM AIR valve open if selected on?

Ref DSC-21-10-20 P 4/6
• ∆P is less than 1psi
• Ditching is not selected

➢ What logic controls the X-BLEED valve when the switch is in AUTO?
Ref DSC-36-20 P 2/8
• The X-BLEED valve is OPEN when APU bleed valve is OPEN
• The X-BLEED valve is CLOSED when APU bleed valve is CLOSED
• The X-BLEED valve is CLOSED in case of a Wing, Pylon or APU leak (except during
ENG start)

➢ How many motors drives the X-BLEED valve?

Ref DSC-36-10-40 P 1/4
2 Electrical motors

➢ What causes the Pack Flow Control valve to automatically close?

Ref DSC-21-10-20 P 4/6
• Upstream pressure below minimum
• Compressor outlet overheat
• ENG Start sequence
• ENG FIRE pb on the related side is pressed
• DITCHING pb is selected

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➢ What does the Amber HOT AIR FAULT light indicate?
Ref DSC-21-10-50 P 1/16
• Duct overheat is detected (The HOT AIR and TRIM AIR valves will close automatically)
• Valve disagreement

➢ When will the HOT AIR valve close?

Ref DSC-21-10-20 P 4-5/6
• No Air
• Both lanes of one ACSC fail
• Duct overheat, or
• The Cockpit trim air valve fails, or
• Both Cabin trim air valves fail

➢ What is the function of the HOT AIR pb?

Ref DSC-21-10-20 P 4-5/6
It controls the HOT AIR pressure-regulating valve which controls the flow of hot air to the Trim
Air valves. This Hot Air is mixed with the pack-conditioned air for zone temperature control

➢ How many ACSC (Air-Conditioning system controllers) are there?

Ref DSC-21-10-30 P 2/4
2 ACSC to monitor the TEMP of the 3 zones (Cockpit, FWD & AFT Cabin)

➢ How many lanes on each ACSC? And how do they operate?

Ref DSC-21-10-40 P 2/4
2 Lanes (1 active, 1 standby). If BOTH lanes fail the related pack is lost, and the associated
HOT AIR pressure-regulating valve and associated TRIM AIR valves close

➢ If an ACM (Air cycle machine) fails, what occurs?

Ref DSC-21-10-40 P 2-3/4
The affected PACK may be operated in heat exchanger cooling mode

➢ What happens to the Pack Flow control valves during ENG start (Normal ENG start
using APU)?
Ref DSC-21-10-50 P 2/16
The Pack Flow control valves will close automatically (for both ENGs if X-BLEED is open),
when ENG MODE SEL is set to IGN (to allow ALL of the APU bleed to start the ENGs).
If the MASTER SWITCH is not selected ON within 30s they will open again.
They close when MASTER SWITCH is selected ON.
After the start sequence is completed or the ENG MODE SEL is set back to NORM the Pack
Flow controls valves open

➢ After ENG start with the APU BLEED pb ON, what source is supplying bleed air to
the packs?
Ref DSC-36-10-30 P 1/2
APU BLEED, it has priority over the ENGs bleed

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➢ When does the Lavatory/Galley Extract Fan operate?
Ref DSC-21-30-50 P 1/2
Continuously when electrical power is available

ELEC Panel

➢ Will the batteries completely drain if you leave the BAT switches in AUTO after AC
power is removed?
Ref DSC-24-20 P 2/26
NO. Battery cut-off logic prevents from completely discharge when ACFT is on GND and
unpowered.

➢ How the BATERY BUS is normally powered?

Ref DSC-24-10-10 P 2/2
DC BUS 1 through a DC TIE contactor

➢ What does the Amber FAULT light in the GALY & CAB pb indicate?
Ref DSC-24-20 P 5/26
The load of any generator is more than 100% of rated output

➢ How does the GALLEY pb works in AUTO?

Ref DSC-24-20 P 4/26
Main & Secondary Galley, (in-seat power supply and IFE if installed) are supplied.
The Main galley and (in-seat and IFE) are automatically shed:
• IN FLIGHT: When only one generator is operating
• ON GND: When only one ENG GEN is operating (All GALY are available when the
APU GEN or EXT PWR is supplying power)

➢ When galley SHED is displayed on ECAM?

Ref DSC-24-20 P 18/26
• The GALLEY pb-sw is OFF, or
• IN FLIGHT, only one GEN is operating, or
• ON GND, the aircraft is being supplied by one ENG GEN only

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➢ What does a FAUL on the ENG GEN pb indicate?
Ref DSC-24-20 P 3/26
• The associated GCU (Generator control unit) trips it
• Opening of the Line contactor (except if the GEN pb-sw is selected OFF)

➢ When is it normal to see the ENG GEN FAULT light illuminate?

Ref DSC-24-20 P 3/26
Prior to ENG start

➢ What does the APU GEN FAULT light indicate?

Ref DSC-24-20 P 3/26
• The associated GCU (Generator control unit) trips it
• Opening of the Line contactor (except if the GEN pb-sw is selected OFF)

➢ When is the APU GEN FAULT light inhibited?

Ref DSC-24-20 P 3/26
• APU speed too low
• APU GEN line contactor opens after EXT PWR or ENG GEN takes over

➢ What is the function of the BUS TIE pb in the AUTO position?

Ref DSC-24-20 P 4/26
The BTCs automatically OPEN or CLOSE to maintain power supply to both AC BUS 1 & 2
▪ One contactor is closed, when:
• One ENG GEN supplies the associated AC BUS, and
• The APU GEN, or EXT PWR supplies the other side
▪ Both contactors are closed during:
• Single-engine ops, or
• OPS on the APU GEN, or
• EXT PWR supply

➢ In EMERG CONFIG and the EMERG GEN failed, can we start the APU in flight?
Ref DCS-24-10-30-30 P 8/18
NO, only on GND and SPD <100kts (only then the BATs will be connected to the DC BAT
BUS)

➢ In EMERG CONFIG with the EMERG GEN online, can you start the APU in flight?
Ref PRO-ABN-24 P 66/108
YES, below FL250 when the APU MASTER pb-sw is set to ON the BATTs are connected to
DC BAT BUS for 3 minutes. (DC BAT BUS must be powered to start the APU)

➢ What happen below 100 & 50 kts when EMERG GEN power the aircraft?
Ref DCS-24-10-30-30 P 8/18
• <100kts DC BUT BAS is automatically connected to the BATTs
• <50kts AC ESS SHED is automatically shed, leading to the loss of all Displays unit

➢ What will happen if we have a failure in TR 1?

Ref DCS-24-10-30-30 P 5/18
The DC BUS 2 will power all DC buses

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➢ If TR 1 and TR 2 where lost, what buses will be un-powered?
Ref DCS-24-10-30-30 P 6/18 DCS-24-10-20 P 2/4
DC BUS 1 & 2 and DC BUT BUS will be unpowered and DC ESS BUS will be powered by
ESS TR

➢ Do we have to push BUS TIE pb to keep AC BUS 1 & 2 powered?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 4/26
NO, it’s an automatic function

➢ AC ESS BUS is normally supplied by?

Ref DCS-24-10-20 P 1/4
AC BUS 1

➢ What does IDG stand for?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 3/26
Integrated Drive Generator

➢ What is the function of the IDG?

Ref DCS-24-10-20 P 1/4
Converts variable ENG speed to constant speed for optimum GEN operation

➢ What does an IDG FAULT light indicate? When is inhibited?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 3/26
• IDG Oil outlet overheats (above 185°C), or
• IDG oil pressure is low (inhibited at low ENG speed: N2 <14%)
• Light is inhibited when IDG is disconnected

➢ What precautions must you take when disconnecting an IDG?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 3/26
• Do not disconnect when the ENG is not operating or wind milling
• Do not hold pb longer than 3s
NOTE: Only MAINTANANCE can reconnect the IDG on GND

➢ What is the function of the ACC ESS FEED pb in the NORMAL position? When do
we need to push it?
Ref DCS-24-20 P 4/26
If AC BUS 1 is lost AC BUS 2 automatically feed the ACC ESS BUS. Only when asked by a
checklist

➢ What does the ACC ESS FEED pb White ALTN light indicate?
Ref DCS-24-20 P 4/26
The AC ESS BUS is supplied by AC BUS 2 (manually selected). FAULT light comes on when
ACC ESS BUS is not powered

➢ What is the purpose of the STAT INV? What powers it?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 2/26
To provide AC power to a part of the ACC ESS bus from the BAT 1 if only BATs are supplying
electrical power to the aircraft

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➢ When is the STAT INV activated?
Ref DCS-24-20 P 2/26
When the aircraft is only powered by the BATs
• SPEED <50kts BAT 1 & 2 pb-sw must be in AUTO
• SPEED >50kts regardless of the pb-sw position

➢ How is the BAT check accomplished?

Ref PRO-NORM-SOP-06 P 5/20
1. Select ECAM ELEC page
2. Switch BAT 1 & 2 OFF, then ON
3. Check charging current below 60 A and decreasing within 10s

➢ What does a BAT FAULT light indicate?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 2/26
BAT charging current is outside limits (an indication that BAT is faulty)

➢ When are the BATs connected to the BAT BUS?

Ref DCS-24-20 P 2/26
• APU Start
• BAT charging (less than 26.5 V)
• AC BUS 1 & 2 not powered and SPD <100kts

➢ What is the priority for ELEC power?

Ref DCS-24-10-30 P 1/2
1. ENG GENs
2. EXT PWR
3. APU GEN
4. RAT EMERG GEN
5. BATs

➢ With the APU Green AVAIL light ON and the EXT PWR AVAIL light ON, which
system is powering the aircraft?
Ref DCS-24-10-30 P 1/2
APU

➢ What is the significance of the Green Collared C/Bs in the flight deck?
Ref DSC-24-10-20 P 2/4 & QRH 80.16A/17A & CBT ELEC SYSTEM
• GREEN: Monitored by ECAM
• RED: example WTB (Wing tip brake) DON’T RESET
• BLACK: Not Monitored by ECAM

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 FUEL Panel

➢ What is the normal in-flight management scheme?

Ref DSC-24-10-30 P 2-4/6
Use CTR tanks first, then the WING tanks

➢ How many Fuel pumps are installed?

Ref DSC-24-10-30 P 2/6
• 2 in each wing tanks
• 2 in the CTR tank
• 1 APU pump to provide fuel to the APU when the tank pumps are off

➢ When the CTR tank fuel pumps operate in AUTO mode, when do they come ON?
When do they STOPS?
Ref DSC-28-20 P 1/20 & DSC-28-10-60 P 1/2
• They run for 2 minutes after BOTH ENGs are started (If SLATS are UP will continue to
run)
• After SLATs retraction
• They STOP 5 minutes after CTR TK LOW LV is reached
• They STOP when INNER TK overfill from fuel returned from IDG cooling SYS until
500kg is burned from Inner Tank

➢ What will cause a FUEL MODE SEL PB FAULT light?

Ref DSC-28-20 P 1/20
• Failure of the AUTO mode
• CTR TK has more than 250kg and either Wing tank has less than 5,000kg

➢ When do the Main tanks Outer Cell drain into the Inner tanks?
Ref DSC-28-10-30 P 3-5/6
When the Inner tank fuel reaches about 750kg

➢ If only One Inner tank reaches 750kg, what happens to the other transfer valve?
Ref DSC-28-10-30 P 3-5/6
All 4 Transfer valves open

➢ Once opened to transfer fuel, how are the Fuel Transfer valves closed?
Ref DSC-28-10-30 P 3-5/6
Automatically at the next refueling operation

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➢ How is the IDG cooled?
Ref DSC-28-10-60 P 1/2 & DSC-70-40-50 P1/2
By Fuel from the HP fuel line goes through the IDG heat exchanger to the fuel return valve
and to the Outer fuel tank. If outer tank is already full, the fuel spills to inner tank

➢ If the IDG return fuel fills the Wing tanks, what occurs?
Ref DSC-28-10-60 P 1/2
The CTR TK pumps turn OFF until the Wing tank quantity reduces by 500kg

➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the FUEL PUMP pb indicate?

Ref DSC-28-20 P 1-2/20
Fuel delivery pressure drops

➢ If the Wing tank pumps fail, is suction feeding available?

Ref DSC-28-10-30 P 1-2/6
YES, ONLY from the Inner Wing tanks

➢ Can fuel be Transferred from one tank to another?

Ref DSC-28-10-70 P 1/4 & PER-LOD-FUL P 6/34
Only during Ground refueling

➢ Whit full Wing fuel, what prevents the IDG fuel from overflowing the Wings?
Ref DSC-70-40-50 P 1/2
Separate full level switches

➢ Why does the Fuel SYS keeps fuel in the Outer Tanks and drain them last?
Ref DSC-28-10-10 P 1/2
For Wing bending and Flutter relief

➢ What feeds the APU if all pumps are off?

Ref DSC-28-10-30 P 2/6
Special pump feeds APU start if Fuel pressure low

➢ What does the REFUEL message on the ECAM indicate?

Ref DSC-28-20 P 20/20
• The door of the refuel control panel on the fuselage or wing is open
• The PWR pb-sw of the refuel control panel in the Cockpit is ON (if installed)

➢ What does Amber Half Boxed ECAM FOB indicates?

Ref DSC-28-20 P 18-19/20
Some Fuel is unusable

➢ Fuel Tank Inerting System (VP-CXJ)?

Ref DSC-28-10-90 P 1/2
To reduce the flammability in the CTR TK, the Fuel Tank Inerting System produces an
oxygen-depleted air that goes in the CTR TK to replace the ambient air

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 HYD Panel

➢ Can the aircraft be flown with a loss of all hydraulic system?

Ref DSC-29
NO, You must have at least one

➢ What occurs when you press the RAT MAN ON pb?

Ref DSC-29-20 P 3/10
The RAT extends automatically providing pressure to the BLUE HYD system

➢ Does the PTU transfer Hydraulic fluid?

Ref DSC-29-10-10 P 1/2
NO

➢ How many Hydraulic pumps are in the GREEN system?

Ref DSC-29-10-10 P 1/6
• 1 ENG
• 1 PTU

➢ How many Hydraulic pumps are in the BLUE system?

Ref DSC-29-10-10 P 1/6
• 1 Electric
• 1 RAT

➢ How many hydraulic are in the YELLOW system?

Ref DSC-29-10-10 P 1/6
• 1 ENG
• 1 Electric
• 1 PTU
• 1 Hand pump

➢ When does the BLUE ELEC PUMP operates when set to AUTO?
Ref DSC-29-20 P 1/10
If AC power is available, it operates:
• In Flight
• On Ground if one ENG is running, or
• If the BLUE PUMP OVRD pb on the maintenance panel was pushed

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➢ What is the normal system hydraulic pressure?
Ref LIM-29 P 1/2
3,000 PSI ± 200

➢ Does the RAT automatically deploy with the loss of BLUE pressure?
Ref DSC-29-10-10 P 1/6
NO, it must be deployed manually by the RAT MAN ON pb

➢ If the ACCU PRESS indicator is low, what should you do?

Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 9/20
Obtain ground clearance, then turn ON the YELLOW ELEC PUMP to
recharge the brake accumulator

➢ When does the PTU operate with the pb in AUTO?

Ref DSC-29-20 P 2/10
• Differential pressure between GREEN and YELLOW is more than 500 PSI
• During the Second ENG start for an Automatic Test

➢ When is the PTU inhibited?

Ref DSC-29-10-20 P 2/6
On Ground:
• PTU pb is OFF
• First ENG Start
• One ENG is running and PARK BRAKE is ON or N/W STRG in towing position
• Cargo Door operation

➢ If the ECAM actions lead you to turn OFF the PTU for a reservoir overheat, will the
FAULT light go out?
Ref DSC-29-20 P 3/10
NO, not until the overheat is present

➢ If the FAULT light in the PTU is ON, are there any other indications on the HYD
panel?
Ref DSC-29-20 P 1-2-3-/10
YES, also a FAULT light illuminated in the respective ENG PUMP pb

➢ When is the BLUE PUMP inhibited?

Ref DSC-29-20 P 1/10
On Ground with BOTH ENGs shutdown

➢ Name several items that run from ONLY the GREEN system?
Ref DSC-29-10-30 P 1-2/2
• Landing Gear
• Norm Brakes
• REV ENG #1

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➢ Name several items that run from only the YELLOW system?
Ref DSC-29-10-30 P 1-2/2
• Alternate Brake
• Brake Accumulator
• Cargo doors
• REV ENG #2
• Yaw Damp #2

➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the PTU pb indicate?

Ref DSC-29-20 P 3/10
(OLL)
• Overheat in the reservoir
• Low air pressure in the reservoir
• Low Fluid level in the reservoir

➢ What does an Amber FAULT light in the ENG PUMP pb indicate?

Ref DSC-29-20 P 1/10
(POLL)
• Pump pressure low
• Overheats in the reservoir
• Low air pressure in the reservoir
• Low level in the reservoir

➢ What does a FAULT light in the BLUE or YELLOW ELEC PUMP pb indicate?
Ref DSC-29-20 P 2/10
(POLLO)
• Pump pressure low
• Overheats in the reservoir
• Low air pressure in the reservoir
• Low level in the reservoir
• Overheats in the pump

➢ With the switch set to OFF, when does the YELLOW electric pump comes on
automatically? And what does it power?
Ref DSC-29-20 P 2/10
When the Cargo door lever is set to OPEN or CLOSE, this inhibit the operation of all system
component except Alternate Braking and REV ENG #2

➢ What is the function of the Hydraulic priority valves?

Ref DSC-29-10-20 P 2/6
Hydraulic power to Flaps, Slats, Landing Gear, N/W STRG and EMERG GEN is cut off if
pressure drops below a predetermined value

➢ What is the purpose of the Hand pump?

Ref DSC-29-10-20 P 1/6
To provide YELLOW hydraulic pressure for Cargo door operation

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 FIRE Panel

➢ Where the ENG Fire loops are installed?

Ref DSC-26-20-10 P 1/2
• Pylon nacelle
• Engine core
• Fan section

➢ What happens if BOTH fire loops fail?

Ref DSC-26-20-10 P 2/2
If failure of BOTH loops occurs within 5s of each other (flame effect), a FIRE WARNING
appears

➢ What does Amber DISH light mean?

Ref DSC-26-20-20 P 2/8
The fire extinguisher bottle has lost pressure

➢ How many fire extinguishers are provided for each ENG?

Ref DSC-26-20-10 P 2/2
2

➢ List the actions that occur when an ENG FIRE pb is pressed?

Ref DSC-26-20-20 P 1/8
1. Silences the aural fire warning
2. Arms the fire extinguisher squibs
3. Closes the low-pressure fuel valve
4. Closes the HYD fire shut-off valve
5. Close the ENG bleed valve
6. Closes the PACK flow control valve
7. Cuts off the FADEC power supply
8. Deactivates the IDG

➢ What occurs when you press the TEST pb on the ENG FIRE panel?
Ref DSC-26-20-20 P 2/8
1. CRC sounds
2. MASTER WARN lights flash (2)
3. ENG FIRE pb illuminate red (1)
4. SQUIB and DISCH light illuminates (2)
5. ECAM FIRE WARN (1)
6. Fire light on the ENG panel illuminates (1)

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➢ How many fire extinguishers are provided for the APU?
Ref DSC-26-20-10 P 2/2
1

➢ List of action that occur when the APU FIRE pb is pressed?

Ref DSC-26-20-20 P 3/8
1. Shuts down the APU
2. Silences the aural warning
3. Arms the APU FIRE extinguisher squib
4. Closes the low-pressure fuel valve and shuts off the APU fuel pump
5. Closes the APU BLEED valve and X FEED valve
6. Deactivates the APU GEN

➢ What occurs when you press the APU FIRE TEST pb?
Ref DSC-26-20-20 P 4/8
1. CRC sounds
2. MASTER WARN lights flash (2)
3. APU FORE pb illuminates red (1)
4. SQUIB and DISH lights illuminate (1)
5. ECAM FIRE WARN (1)

➢ Does the APU Fire extinguisher automatically discharge if a fire is detected on

ground?
Ref DSC-26-20-10 P 2/2
YES, the APU will automatically shut down and the APU fire extinguisher will discharge

➢ Does the APU fire extinguisher automatically discharge if a fire is detected in flight?
Ref DSC-26-20-10 P 2/2
NO

AUDIO MGMT Panel

➢ What is the AUDIO SWITCHING Panel used for?

Ref DSC-23-20-20 P 12/12
Allows for switching to ACP 3 if ACP 1 or 2 fail

MAINTENANCE Panel

➢ Does the Pilots use the Maintenance panel?

NO

➢ If a mechanic pressed the APU AUTO EXTING TEST pb, what

would occur?
Ref DSC-26-20 P 7/8
The APU will shut down

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 CARGO HEAT Panel

➢ What does the CARGO HEAT HOT AIR Amber FAULT

light indicate?
Ref DSC-21-40-30 P 2/4
Duct overheat

➢ What does the CARGO HEAT AFT ISOL VALVE Amber

FAULT light indicate?
Ref DSC-21-40-30 P 2/4
Valve disagreement of Inlet or Outlet valve

CARGO SMOKE Panel

➢ How many Fire extinguisher are provided for the Cargo compartments?
Ref DSC-26-50-20 P 1/2 & DSC-26-50-30 P 3/4
1 bottle, which can be discharged within 60s to either compartment

➢ Do we do the Cargo fire test? Why?

Ref DSC-26-50-30 P 2/4
NO, because it is self-test

➢ What does the Red SMOKE light in the FWD or AFT pb indicate?
Ref DSC-26-50-30 P 1-2-3-/4
• BOTH channels detect smoke, or
• One channel detects smoke and the other one is faulty

➢ How many SMOKE detectors are there (cavities)?

Ref DSC-26-50-10 P 1-3/4
• 1 cavity FWD, 2 cavities AFT (each cavity is DUAL loop A+B)
• One Fire bottle with 3 nozzles (1 FWD, 2 AFT cargo)

➢ With a CARGO SMOKE Warning, what happens to the Isolation Valve and Extract
Fan?
Ref DSC-26-50-10 P 1-3/4
• Isolation valves CLOSE
• Extract Fan STOPS

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 VENTILATION Panel

➢ What is the function if the Cabin Fans? When do we select them OFF?
Ref DSC-21-10-10 P 2-3/4
2 Cabin Fans are installed to recycle cabin air into the mixing unit and back saving fuel. We
select OFF only in respond to an ECAM procedure

➢ With BLOWER and EXTRACT pbs in AUTO, how does the system operate?
Ref DSC-21-30-60 P 1/4
• GROUND – System is in OPEN configuration
• FLIGHT – System is in CLOSED configuration
• INTEMEDIATE – Closed except Extract valve is partially open

➢ How is the equipment cooled in each configuration?

Ref DSC-21-30-20
• OPEN CIRCUIT: is cooled by blown outside air
• CLOSED CIRCUIT: is cooled by blown air through a skin heat exchanger
• INTERMEDIATE: is cooled by blown air through a skin heat exchanger which is then
partially exhausted overboard

➢ With Both BLOWER and EXTRACT pbs in OVRD, what are the positions of the INLET
and EXTRACT valves?
Ref DSC-21-30-20 P 7/8
• INLET valve is CLOSED
• EXTRACT valve PARTIALLY OPEN

➢ What Fan is OFF in the above situation?

Ref DSC-21-30-60 P 1/4
• BLOWER Fan OFF
• EXTRACT Fan ON
NOTE: All valves are CLOSED (except EXTRACT valve) and air from air-conditioning
system is added to the ventilation air and directed overboard through the skin air extract valve

➢ Is Air Conditioning ever introduced into the Avionics compartment?

Ref DSC-21-30-20 P 7/8
YES, in the SMOKE CONFIG or Abnormal configuration

➢ Is the Skin Heat Exchanger ever bypassed in flight?

Ref DSC-21-30-20 P 7/8
YES, during the SMOKE configuration, skin heat exchanger isolation valve is CLOSED

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➢ What does a FAULT light on the BLOWER pb indicate?
Ref DSC-21-30-60 P 1/4
• SMOKE warning is activated
• Computer power supply failure
• Duct overheats
• Blowing pressure is low

➢ What does a FAULT light on the EXTRACT pb indicate?

Ref DSC-21-30-60 P 1/4
• SMOKE warning is activated
• Computer power supply failure
• Duct overheats

➢ With 2 FAULT lights on the VENTILATION panel, are there any other indications?
Ref DSC-24-20 P 7/26
YES, The SMOKE light in the GEN 1 LINE pb-sw

ENG Panel

➢ What are the primary differences between a MANUAL and a NORMAL AUTOMATIC
start?
Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 1-4/10
• AUTOMATIC start interruption and Auto-Crank are not available during MAN start
• In MAN start, the FADEC will only abort the start if on Ground and EGT limit exceeded
before N2=50%

➢ What is the FADEC authority during a MANUAL start?

Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 4/10
FADEC has a limited authority:
• Opening and Closing of the Start valve (if ENG MODE is set to IGN/START and MAN
START switch is pressed)
• HP Fuel valve
• Operating and cutting of BOTH Igniters

➢ Will the start valve then automatically close?

Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 4/10
YES, at 50% N2

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➢ When a MAN ENG start is recommended?
Ref PRO-SUP-70 P 3-4/10
▪ After aborting a start because of:
• Engine Stall
• Engine EGT overlimit
• Low start air pressure
▪ When expecting a start abort, because of:
• Degraded bleed performance (Hot conditions or High Elevations apts)
• An ENG with a reduced EGT margin (Hot conditions or High Elevations apts)
• Marginal performance of external pneumatic power
❖ Intermittent ECAM “ENG 1(2) IGN A(B) FAULT” alert, during the 1° start of the day

GLARESHIELD/FCU

➢ What does the Red AUTO LAND light indicate?

Ref DSC-22_30-80-30-10 P 13/14
Below 200ft RA:
• Excessive LOC or G/S deviation
• Loss of LOC or G/S signal
• 15ft difference between both RA
❖ The last AP disengages
❖ FMGS detect a Long Flare

➢ What does the Red Arrow in the SIDE STICK PRIORITY light mean?
Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 5/18
Comes in front of the Pilot losing authority

➢ How would regain control?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 5/18
• The last Pilot to press the TAKEOVER pb on the sidestick will have priority
• An Aural “PRIORITY LEFT” or “PRIORITY RIGHT” will sound

➢ What do the flashing Green CAPT and F/O SIDESTICK PRIORITY lights indicate?
Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 5/18
• BOTH sidesticks have been moved simultaneously and neither takes priority
• When a Pilot has taken priority and the other pilot sidestick is not a Neutral, the light in
front of the pilot with priority lights up

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➢ What happens when BOTH pilots make an input simultaneously on BOTH
sidesticks?
Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 4/18
• The Inputs are algebraically summed up to the normal limits
• An Aural “DUAL INPUT” will sound
• Green CAPT and F/O light will illuminate

➢ What is the function of the LOC pb?

Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 4/10
Arms, Engages or Disengages the LOC mode

➢ When do you press the APPR button?

Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 7-9/10
When Cleared for the Approach

➢ After pressing the APPR pb, what do you check for?

Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 7-9/10
• ILS – Blue LOC and G/S in FMA
• RNAV – APP NAV and FINAL

➢ What is the function of the FCU (Flight Control Unit)?

Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 1/10
• Permits short term interface between the Pilot and FMGS
• Allows temporary modification of any flight parameters (HDG, SPD, ALT, V/S)
• Used to select operational modes of the autopilots, flight directors and A/THR system

➢ What do Dashes in the FCU display windows along with the adjacent White dot
indicate?
Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 1-2/10
FMGS Managed Guidance is in use

➢ How is Selected Guidance engaged?

Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 1-2/10
Pull the appropriate selector knob

➢ How do you confirm all AP, FD and A/THR inputs?

Ref CBT AUTOFLIGHT
Confirm all mode inputs by reference to the FMA

➢ Will the FCU Altitude window ever displayed dashes?

Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 2-6-8/10
NO, Pilot selected altitude will be always displayed

➢ When is the FCU inhibited?

Ref DSC-22_30-80-30-10 P 10/14
LAND mode and aircraft below 400ft RA, LOC and GS locked

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 PRIMARY FLIGHT DISLAY (PFD)

➢ What does each column mean on the PFD?

Ref DSC-22_30-100 P 1-2-3/12
A/THRVERTIVALLATERALAPPR CAPABILITY, DA/MDAAP, FD, A/THR ENGAG STS

➢ How are the crew made aware of mode changes on the FMA?
Ref DSC-22_30-100 P 1/12
A White Box is temporarily displayed around the new indication

➢ How are armed modes displayed on the FMA?

Ref DSC-22_30-100 P 3/12
• BLUE – Armed
• MAGENTA – Armed or Engaged because of a constraint
• GREEN – Engaged (Active)

➢ When is the Sidestick position indication icon ╬ (white cross) displayed?

Ref DSC-31-40 P 4/62
• Displayed as soon one ENG is started
• Disappears at Liftoff

➢ What would the large Red arrowheads indicate?

Ref DSC-31-40 P 5/62
Pitch Attitude + 30°

➢ After you inputs the Destination and ILS information into the MCDU, what do you
check for?
Ref DSC-22_10-40-20 P 7-9/10
• After the ILS pb is pressed, green light
• ILS frequency and course on PFD
• ILS identifier once identified
• LOC and G/S scales displayed on PFD

➢ What does the MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY in Red mean?

Ref DSC-22_30-100 P 10/12
You are in Mechanical Backup

➢ What does the USE MAN PITCH TRIM in Amber mean?

Ref DSC-22_30-100 P 10/12
You are in Direct Law

➢ What are the Pitch and Roll angle limits indicated by the Green = signs?
Ref DSC-31-40 P 6/62, DSC-27-20-10-20 P 4/8 and DSC-27-20-10-30 P 1/2
• PITCH: + 30° up / - 15° down
• ROLL: +/- 67°

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➢ How can you determine you are in Alternate law?
Ref DSC-27-20-20 P 4-5/8
• Amber X’s at the pitch (30° UP/15° DN) and bank (67°) limits
• Only VLS and VSW is displayed on the airspeed scale

➢ When would the sideslip index change from yellow to blue?

Ref DSC-31-40 P 6/62
In case of an ENG failure during Takeoff/Go-Around, it is now a Blue Beta Target β

➢ What does the yellow speed trend line on the airspeed display indicate?
Ref DSC-31-40 P 9/62
Shows the speed the aircraft will reach in 10s if its acceleration remain constant

➢ What is the difference between the Magenta and Blue target airspeed β?
Ref DSC-31-40 P 9/62
• MAGENTA – Managed speed computed by the FMGC
• BLUE – Selected speed on the FCU

➢ What is VLS and how is it displayed?

Ref PRO-SUP-10 P 2-5/10
• Represents lowest selectable speed providing an appropriate margin to the stall speed
• Defined by the top of the amber strip along the airspeed scale
• In approach mode is equivalent to VREF

➢ What speed does VMAX represent and how is it displayed?

Ref PRO-SUP-10 P 6/10
• It equal to VMO/MMO, VLE or VFE
• Defined by the bottom of a Red and Black strip along the speed scale

➢ What is Green Dot • speed?

Ref PRO-SUP-10 P 2-4-6/10
• Engine out operating speed in clean configuration
• Appears when the aircraft is in the clean configuration
• Corresponds to the best lift-to-drag ratio

➢ What is the GS (ground speed) mini?

Ref PRO-SUP-10 P 8/10 and FCTM-NO-110 P 8/10
It’s a computed target speed during the approach that maintains the aircraft energy level
above a minimum value ensuring standard aerodynamic margin vs stall, this GS mini is:
• Based on a calculated GS at the RWY
• It will protect against actual GS dropping below this calculated GS due to wind

➢ What is SRS? When does it appear on the PFD? What Speed does it maintain?
Ref DSC-22_30-80-20 P 2/4
Speed Reference System in TAKEOFF and GO/AROUND
• It maintains V2+10kt (2 ENGs) or Highest of V2/V2+15kt (1 ENG)
• FPA protection that insures a minimum vertical speed of 120ft/m
• Attitude protection to reduce pitch during TO (18° max o 22.5° max in Windshear)
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➢ What are the SRS engagement conditions?
Ref DSC-22_30-80-20 P 1/4 and Ref DSC-22_30-80-40 P 1-2/4
▪ On Ground for Take Off:
• Thrust levers set to TOGA or FLEX
• V2 inserted in the MCDU PERF page
• The Slats are extended
• Aircraft on ground for at least 30s
▪ Go-Around:
• Flap lever is at least in position 1, and
• The aircraft is in flight, or
• The aircraft is on the ground for less than 30s (rejected landing), AP disengages
and can be re-engaged 5s after lift off

➢ What are the disengagements conditions?

Ref DSC-22_30-80-20 P 2/4
• Automatically at acceleration ALT (ACC ALT), or if ALT* or ALT CST* above 400ft RA
• If Crew engages another vertical mode
• If Crew selects a speed (CLICK* CLICK* CLICK*) is heard

➢ What are the 2 sub-modes of the RWY (Runway mode) and what do they provide?
Ref DSC-22_30-80-20 P 3/4
• RWY mode: Lateral guidance during T/O roll up to 30ft RA if LOC signal is available
• RWY TRK mode: Lateral guidance to same TRK during the engagement (at 30ft RA)

➢ What are the RWY engagement conditions?

Ref DSC-22_30-80-20 P 3/4
• Thrust levers set to TOGA or FLEX
• V2 is inserted in the MCDU PERF TAKEOFF page
• Slats are extended
• Aircraft on ground for at least 30s
• Aircraft is receiving a LOC signal and deviation is less the ½ dot
• Aircraft HDG is within 20° of the ILS Course
• The ILS course is identical to the RWY HDG

➢ How can you disengage the LAND mode?

Ref DSC-22_30-80-20 P 3/4
• When in GO-AROUND
• When both AP/FDs are disengaged

➢ Which of the SPD displayed on the PFD are actual Flap/Slat position and which one
are Flaps lever position?
Ref PRO-SUP-10 P 1/10 and DSC-31-40 P 11-12/62
• VLS, Overspeed warning are based on the Actual Flap/Slat position
• VFE, VFE NEXT are based on the Flap Lever position

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➢ What does it mean when you see the Magenta Target airpeed triangle above VAPP
on approach?
Ref FCTM NO-110 P 8-9-10/10
GS mini has increased SPD due to higher Headwind component at your present location than
what was calculated at the RWY

➢ Is this protection available in selected speed?

Ref FCTM NO-110 P 8/10
NO, Managed speed only

➢ What would be indicated if the altitude window changed from Yellow to Amber?
Ref DSC-31-40 P 18/62
The aircraft has deviated from the FCU-selected altitude or FL

➢ When is altitude alerting automatically inhibited in flight?

Ref DSC-31-40 P 49-50/62
• When the Slats are out, with the LDG GEAR is selected down, or
• In APPR after G/S captures, or
• The LDG GEAR is locked down

➢ What does it mean when the Altitude digits change from Green to Amber?
Ref DSC-31-40 P 18/62
The aircraft has descended below the MDA/DH entered in the FMGS

➢ When is RA displayed on the PFD?

Ref DSC-31-40 P P 29-31/62
Below 2,500 ft

➢ Information from ILS receiver 1 is displayed where?

Ref CBT EIS system
• CPT PFD
• F/O ND

➢ What would a flashing Amber ILS indicate on the bottom of the PFD?
DSC-31-40 P 43/62
Flashes amber when the APPR mode is armed, but the LS pb has not been selected

NAVIGATION Display (ND)

➢ What displays or modes are availbale on the ND?

DSC-31-45 P 1/100
• ROSE ILS
• ROSE VOR
• ROSE NAV
• ARC
• PLAN

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➢ What colors are used to represent the various displayed flight plans?
DSC-31-45 P 10-19-26/100
• ACTIVE – Continuous Green line
• SECONDARY – Continuous White line
• TEMPORARY – Dashed Yellow line
• ALTERNATE – Dashed Blue lines
• MISSED APPR – Continuous Blue line

➢ TOD (Top of descent) and CDFA (Continuous Descent) arrows are displayed in Blue
or White. What is the difference?
DSC-31-45 P 11-20-27/100
• TOD – Always White (never armed)
• CDFA – Blue indicates Armed, White indicates NOT Armed

➢ Which color does each Altitude Constraint circle represent?

DSC-31-45 P 12-21-28/100
• WHITE – Constraint is not taken into account
• MAGENTA – Constraint is predicted to be satisfied
• AMBER – Constraint is predicted to be missed

➢ If modes range data fails, what should you expect to see on the ND?
DSC-31-50 P 2/8
ROSE NAV mode and 80 NM range

➢ Where is VOR data displayed?

DSC-31-45 P 7/100 and DSC-34-NAV-30-30 p 1/4
Both NDs and the DDRMI

ENGINE/WARNING Display (E/WD)

➢ What are the 3 Levels of ECAM malfunction notification?

DSC-31-10 P 2-3/20
• WARNINGS (LVL 3) – Associated with the Red MASTER WARN light, CRC, and
require Immediate Actions
• CAUTIONS (LVL 2) – Associated with the Amber MASTER CAUT light, SC, and
requires Crew Awareness
• CAUTIONS (LVL 1) – Associated with the Amber E/WD message, NO Aural, and
requires Crew Monitoring

➢ If simultaneously failures occur, how will they be presented to the crew?

DSC-31-10 P 4/20
A LVL 3 Warning has priority over LVL 2 Caution which has priority over a LVL 1 Caution

➢ What types of failures are presented to the crew?

DSC-31-10 P 4/20
• INDEPENDENT – Failure affecting an isolated system/item without degrading others
• PRIMARY – Failure of a system/item that affects the use of others
• SECONDARY – Loss of a system/item resulting from a primary failure

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➢ Which part of the E/WD would the crew find indication of Primary failures?
Ref DSC-31-15 P 3/8
On the Lower left portion of the screen

➢ What indication does the E/WD provide for Secondary failures?

Ref DSC-31-15 P 3/8
They are displayed on the Lower right portion of the E/WD and preceded by an *

➢ What does the appearance of a Green arrow at the bottom of the E/WD indicate?
Ref DSC-31-15 P 3/8
Information has been overflowed off the screen and the Piot must scroll down the CLR pb on
the ECAM panel

➢ What does the display T.O. INHIBT or LDG INHIBIT indicate?

Ref DSC-31-15 P 4-5/8
Most Warnings and Caution are inhibited to avoid unnecessary distraction during critical
phase of flight

➢ What types of Warnings are not INHIBITED during Takeoff?

Ref FCTM AO-020 P2/26
• ENG FIRE
• ENG FAIL (ENG SHUT DOWN)
• ENG OIL LO PR
• APU FIRE
• L+R ELEV FAULT
• A/P OFF
• FWC 1+2 FAULT
• CONFIG

➢ What are the TO CONFIG Warnings/Cautions?

Ref DSC-31-15 P 7/8
• SIDESTICK FAULT (R)
• FWS OEB/FWC DISCREPANCY (A)
• BRAKES HOT (A)
• DOOR (A)
• ENG THR LEVERS NOT SET (A)
• PITCH TRIM NOT IN TO CONFIG (R)
• SLATS/FLAPS NOT IN TO CONFIG (R)
• SPD BRK NOT RECTRATED (R)
• RUD TRIM NOT IN TO RANGE (R)
• CONFIG PARK BRK ON (R)

➢ When does the TO MEMO appear?

Ref DSC-31-15 P 6/8
• 2 min after Second ENG start, or
• Provided One ENG is running when TO CONFIG TEST pb is pressed
NOTE: it disappears at TO POWER application

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➢ When does the LDG MEMO appear?
Ref DSC-31-15 P 6/8
• Below 2,000ft RA
NOTE: After GO-AROUND, if the a/c doesn’t climb above 2,200ft RA, the LDG MEMO
appears only below 800ft RA during the subsequent approach

SYSTEM/STATUS Display (SD)

➢ In general, when are the System pages automatically displayed on the SD?
Ref DSC-31-20 P 1-4/16
• Relative to the current phase of flight,
• When a system malfunction is detected

➢ When is STATUS page displayed?

Ref DSC-31-20 P 10/16
• After a Failure is displayed on the SD and all Failure items have been cleared
• Display will reappear when the SLATS are extended

➢ What do the Boxed STS indicate when displayed on the SD?

Ref DSC-31-20 P 10/16
• The STS page holds message other than CANCELLED CAUTIONS
• Flashes after ENG Shutdown to alert Maintenance of any other applicable messages

FORWARD INSTRUMENT Panel

➢ With a total loss of electrical power, does the ISIS loses its power?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-20 P 1/12
NO, it will be powered by internal battery for 5 minutes

➢ What is the function of the 2 LGCIU (Landing Gear Control and Interface Units)?
Ref DSC-32-10-20 P 1/4
• Provide sequencing, operation, monitoring and indications for the LDG Gear
• Provide Aircraft “IN FLIGHT” or “ON GROUND” signals to other aircraft system

➢ What Hydraulic system powers the LDG Gear and Doors?

Ref DSC-32-10-10 P 3/6
Green

➢ What 3 things occur when you turn the Manual Gear Extension Handle?
Ref DSC-32-10-10 P 4/6 and DSC-32-10-40 P 3/8
• Remove Green hydraulic pressure
• Unlocks the LDG gear doors, main and nose gear
• Allows gravity to drop the gear into the extended position

➢ How many cranks does it take to lower the gear manually?

Ref PRO-ABN-32 P 43-45/56
1 Crank (but 3 clock-wise turns)

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➢ In what occasions is Green hydraulic power not available to the LDG Gear?
Ref DSC-32-10-10 P 3-4/6
• After EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR GRAVITY EXTENSION
• Speed is above 260kt (safety valve automatically cuts off hydraulic supply)

➢ When does the Red arrow in the LND panel illuminate?

Ref DSC-32-10-40 P 2/8
When the aircraft is in LDG CONFIG and the LDG Gear is not locked down

➢ What do the Red UNLK lights indicate?

Ref DSC-32-10-40 P 1/8
The LDG Gear is not locked in the selected position

➢ What controls the LDG Gear light?

Ref DSC-32-10-40 P 1/8
LGCIU 1

➢ If LGCIU 1 Fails, will the lights still work?

Ref DSC-32-10-40 P 1/8
YES, as long it is still powered

➢ What controls and manages all braking

function?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 1/10
The BSCU (Brake and Steering Control Unit)

➢ What happens when you switch the A/SKID & N/W STRG to off?
Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 1/12
• Nosewheel steering is lost
• Braking is powered by the Yellow system
• Antiskid is deactivated

➢ Which hydraulic systems provide pressure to the brakes?

Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 5/10
• NORMAL BRAKING – Green
• ALTERNATE BRAKING – Yellow backed up by the hydraulic accumulator

➢ When do the Autobrakes activate on landing if armed?

Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 4/10
When the Ground Spoilers deploy

➢ What is the difference between LOW and MED AUTO BRK?

Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 4/12
• MED – Progressive pressure to the brakes 2s after GND spoilers deploy to decelerate
at 3 m/s2
• LOW – Progressive pressure to the brakes 4s after GND spoilers deploy to decelerate
at 1.7 m/s2

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➢ What does the AUTO BRK Green DECEL light indicate?
Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 4/12
Actual rate of deceleration is 80% of the selected rate

➢ If you don’t see DECEL light after landing, will you call DECEL?
Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 4/12
YES, if deceleration is felt by the crew and confirmed by the speed trend on the PFD

➢ What is the Takeoff setting for AUTO BRK?

Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 4/12
MAX

➢ What will cause the MAX AUTO BRK to activate on a RTO?

Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 4/10 and FCTM AO-020 Rejected Take-off
• Airspeed > 72kt, and
• Thrust Levers at IDLE, and
• GND Spoilers extension

➢ If you lose the Green hydraulic pressure will you have the AUTO BRK?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 3/10
NO, not with the Alternate Braking

➢ Is Antiskid available with Alternate Braking?

Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 5/10
YES, if certain conditions are met

➢ With spoilers not armed, will the spoilers deploy for a RTO?
Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 8/14
YES, if the speed is >72kt and when at least one ENG is in reverse and other engine in IDLE

➢ How many brakes applications are available with the accumulator pressure?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 7/10
Approximately 7 full applications

➢ What is the maximum brake temperature for Takeoff?

Ref LIM-32 P 1/2 and PRO-NOR-SOP-11 P1/4
300° C (Brake fan OFF), 150° C (Brake fan ON)

➢ When should the brake fans be selected ON?

Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-21 P 3/4
• ON when Brake temperature exceeded 300° C (amber HOT light on) for Takeoff
• 5 minutes after landing or just before stopping at the gate whichever occurs first
• Short turnaround time or brake temp is likely to exceed 500° C

➢ What does the BRAKES & ACCU PRESS triple indicator indicate?
Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 2 /12
• Yellow hydraulic pressure delivered to the Left and right brakes
• Yellow system brake accumulator pressure

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➢ How do you perform the brake check during initial taxi?
Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-10 P 2/10
Press the brake pedals to ensure the aircraft slows down and check the brake pressure on
the triple indicator is Zero, indicating the Green hydraulic system took over

EIS SWITCHING Panel

➢ What computers feed data to the Six display units?

Ref DSC-31-05-30 P 1/4
3 DMC (Display Management Computer)

➢ What does each of the DMCs normally supply?

Ref DSC-31-05-50 P 1/2
• DMC 1 – CAPT PFD, ND and Upper ECAM DU
• DMC 2 – F/O PFD, ND and Lower ECAM DU
• DMC 3 – Backup

➢ How can you tell if a DMC has Failed?

Ref DSC- 31-05-50 P 1/2
• A diagonal line appears on the respective DU
❖ “INVALID DATA” message is displayed on the respective DU (only DMC 1 or 2)

➢ What happens when the Upper ECAM display fails?

Ref DSC-31-05-60 P 1/6
The E/WD automatically replaces the SD on the Lower ECAM display

➢ If Both E/WD and SD units fail, how can you display E/WD information?
Ref DSC-31-05-60 P 1/6
Use the “ECAM/ND XFR” switch to display the E/WD on an ND (CAPT 3 or F/O 3)

ECAM SWITCHING Panel

➢ If the UPPER DISPLAY know was switched OFF, what would occur?
Ref DSC-31-05-60 P 1/6
The E/WD would automatically transfer to the Lower display

➢ With the E/WD displayed on the Lower screen, how else can you view SD
information?
Ref DSC-31-30 P 1/10
Press and Hold the appropriate system button on the ECAM CONTROL panel you wish to
view

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➢ How long will this information be available?
30 seconds

➢ What does the ALL pb do?

Ref DSC-31-30 P 2-5/10
• Display ALL the system pages successively in 1s intervals when held down
• Release the pb to maintain display of the selected page

➢ What does pressing the RCL pb?

Ref DSC-31-30 P 2-5/10
• Allows you to recall any Warnings/Cautions messages that the activation of the CLR pb
or flight phase inhibition may have suppressed
• If Held longer than 3s, the E/WD will show any caution messages suppressed by the
EMER CANC pb

➢ If you press the STS pb and the system has no STATUS messages, what will be
displayed?
Ref DSC-31-30 P 2-5/10
“NORMAL” for 3s

➢ If power fails to the ECAM CONTROL panel, which buttons are still functional?
Ref DSC-31-30 P 3-6/10
• CLR
• RCL
• STS
• EMER CANC
• ALL

➢ What does the EMER CANC does?

Ref DSC-31-30 P 3-6/10
• Cancels the current LEVEL 1 or 2 caution for the remainder of the flight
• Cancels the current LEVEL 3 Warning for that occurrence

➢ What do you look for on the FHED check?

Ref PRO-NOR-SOP-04-05-06-07
• FUEL – fuel quantity, configuration and balance
• HYD – hydraulic quantity
• ENG – oil quantity above 9.5 qt + estimate consumption  0.5 qt/h
• DOOR – door closed, slides armed and crew oxy press

➢ What occurs during the Before Takeoff Checklist when T.O. CONFIG pb is pressed?
Ref DSC-31-15 P 7/8
• The system simulates the application of T.O. Power and checks certain system for
proper configuration
• A Warning is displayed if and system is not configured properly
• “TO CONFIG NORMAL” is displayed in the TO MEMO section if the configuration is
correct

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 TRIMMABLE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER (THS)

➢ How is the THS normally operated in flight?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 2/14
The flight control computers control trim functions automatically

➢ If NO Hydraulic power is available, can the THS be positioned?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 4/14
NO, the THS requires hydraulic power from the Green or Yellow system

➢ If a complete flight control computer failure occurs can the THS be positioned?
Ref DSC-27-20-20 P 8/8
YES, mechanical trimming is possible by manually positioning the Pitch Trim Wheel

➢ Can you move the PITCH trim wheel if all systems are working normally?
Ref DSC-27-20-10-20 P 1/8
Manual inputs have priority over computer inputs. The AP will disconnect

➢ What happens to the THS after Landing?

Ref DSC-27-20-10-10 P 2/2
The Trim automatically resets to Zero

ENGINE / THRUST LEVERS

➢ What controls the ENGs in all operating regimes?

Ref DSC-70-20 P 1/10
FADEC’s (Full Authority Digital Engine Control)

➢ What functions does the FADEC control?

Ref DSC-70-20 P 6-7/10
• Fuel metering
• ENG limits based on TLA (Thrust Lever Angle)
• Start sequencing
• Provides ENG indications and thrust limit displays on the E/WD

➢ What redundancy does the FADEC has?

Ref DSC-70-20 P 1/10
DUAL CHANNEL REDUNDANCY – One Channel is Active while the other on in Standby

➢ What is the power source for the FADEC?

Ref DSC-70-20 P 7-8/10
• The system has its own alternator making it independent from the aircraft electrical
system when N2 > 12%
• If this alternator fails, the FADEC automatically switches to the aircraft electrical power

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➢ When will the FADEC abort a start?
Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 1/10
• HOT START
• HUNG START
• STALLED START
• NO LIGHT UP

➢ If the FADEC detects a Fault during an Automatic start, is any crew intervention
required?
Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 1/10
NO, the FADEC will discontinue the start, clear the ENG and attempt a new start (if
warranted) automatically

➢ When does the FADEC command a Higher engine at Idle Speed?

Ref DSC-70-20 P 7/10
• Bleed system demand
• Approach configuration
• High ENG or IDG temperature

➢ How many Igniters fire during a Normal Automatic ground start sequence?
Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 2-3/10 and Ref DSC-70-80-30 P 2/4
• One Igniter with the other serving as a backup
• The FADEC automatically alternates the Igniters (A and B) at each start

➢ How many Igniters fire on Manual or In-Flight Start?

Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 4/10 and DSC-70-80-30 P 2/4
Both A and B

➢ When does Continuous Ignition Automatically operate?

Ref DSC-70-80-30 P 2-3/4
• ENG Flame Out detection
• Failure of the EIU
• Ignition Delay during start

➢ What are the 5 detent positions of the Thrust Levers?

Ref DSC-70-30-20 P 1/2
• TOGA
• FLX MCT
• CL
• IDLE
• MAX REV

➢ On the Ground, how do you arm the A/THR?

Ref DSC-70-30-40 P 1-2/6
• By setting the thrust levers in the TOGA or FLEX detent (with a FLEX temp inserted in
the MCDU)
• At least One FD must be ON for A/THR to arm during takeoff

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➢ What is the Active range of the A/THR?
Ref DSC-70-30-20 P 1/2
• Just above IDLE to CL detent (2 ENGs)
• Just above IDLE to MCT detent (1 ENG)

➢ What is the Normal operational position of the Thrust Levers when A/THR is active?
Ref DSC-70-30-20 P ½ and FCTM OP-030 P 7/16
The CL detent

➢ What determines the Maximum Thrust the A/THR system will be able to command?
Ref DSC-70-30-30 P 1/2 and FCTM OP-030 P 6/16
The Detent position of the Thrust Lever

➢ What are 3 ways to disconnect the A/THR?

Ref FCTM OP-030 P 8-9/16
• A/THR pb
• I/D pb (Instinctive Disconnect pb)
• Thrust Levers to IDLE

➢ What is the preferred method of disconnecting the A/THR?

Ref PRO-SUP-70 P 2/10 and FCTM OP-030 P 8/16
Set Thrust Levers to match the TLA to the existing N1 and disconnect using the Instinctive pb

➢ How do you disconnect the A/THR for the remainder of the flight?
Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 6/14
Press and Hold the Instinctive Disconnect pb for 15s

➢ Will you be able to restore the A/THR?

Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 6/14
NO

➢ What else will you lose?

Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 6/14
ALPHA FLOOR protection

➢ What happens to Thrust and what annunciates on FMA when you reach A. FLOOR?
Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 9/14
• THRUST – TOGA
• FMA – “A FLOOR”

➢ What occurs during ALPHA FLOOR protection after speed increase above VLS?
Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 9/14
FMA changes to “TOGA LK”

➢ When is ALPHA FLOOR protection active?

Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 9/14
From Lift-off to 100ft RA on approach

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➢ How do you regain normal A/THR?
Ref FCTM OP-030 P 10/16
• Move Thrust levers to the TOGA detent
• Press the Instinctive Disconnect pb
• Return Trust Levers to CL detent
• Push the A/THR pb to engage A/THR

➢ When would Thrust Lock occur?

Ref DSC-22_30-90 P 6/14
Thrust Levers in CL detent and,
• A/THR pb on the FCU is pushed, or
• A/THR disconnects due to a failure

➢ Explain the Normal Start sequence

Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 1/10 and PRO-NOR-SOP-08 P 1/4
• ENG MODE Sel to IGN/START, FADEC is powered, ECAM displays ENG page (Start
valve + bleed pressure), Pack valve close
• ENG MASTER to ON, LP fuel valve opens, Start valve opens, Fuel used reset, N2
increases, Oil pressure increases
• N2 > 16% Ignition (A or B) on
• N2 > 22% HP Fuel valve opens
• 15s (MAX), EGT increase, N1 increase
• N2 > 50% Start valve closes, Igniter OFF
•  58% gray N2 background disappears
• Pack valve reopens with 30s delay (remain closed if other ENG is started)

➢ Explain the Manual Start sequence

Ref DSC-70-80-40 P 4/10 and PRO-SUP-70 P 3/10
• ENG MODE sel to IGN/START, FADEC is powered, ECAM displays ENG page, Pack
valve close
• ENG MAN START pb ON, Start valve open
• At Maximum N” motoring speed (min 20%), ENG MASTER to ON
• Observe both A+B Ignitions, LP and HP fuel valves open, fuel flow increase, EGT and
N1 increase in 15s
• N2 > 50% Start valve close, Igniters OFF
• ENG MAN START pb OFF
• Pack valve reopens with 30s delay (remain closed if other ENG is started)

➢ What controls the ENG LP Fuel valves?

Ref DSC-28-10-30 P 1/6
• ENG MASTER switch, or
• ENG FIRE PUSH pb

➢ What does a Fault light on the ENG panel indicate?

Ref DSC-70-90-20 P 2/4
• Position of HP Fuel shutoff valve is abnormal, or
• Automatic start sequence aborts, or There is a malfunction of the Thrust control

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 TRANSPONDER

➢ How many transponders are installed?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-10-10 P 1/2
2

➢ Does the illumination of the ATC FAIL light indicates loss of All transponder
capability?
Ref DSC-34-SURV-10-20 P 2-3/4
NO, Only the selected transponder

FLAPS/SLATS

➢ With only Green hydraulic system pressure available, will Both Flaps and Slats
operate?
Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 2/6
YES, at ½ speed

➢ What system prevents Flap or Slats asymmetry?

Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 1/6
WTB (Wing Tip Brake)

➢ What cause the WTBs to activate?

Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 1/6
(ROAM)
• RUNAWAY
• OVERSPEED (Flaps)
• ASYMMETRY
• MOVEMENT (Uncommanded)

➢ If the WTB activates due to a Flap Asymmetry, can the Slats still operate?
Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 2/6
YES, Only Flap operation is inhibited

➢ How many SFCC (Slat/Flap Control Computers) are installed?

Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 1/6
2

➢ What would occur if One SFCC fails?

Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 2/6
The Slats and Flaps will continue to operate at ½ speed

➢ What Flap/Slat configurations correspond to position 1 on the FLAPS lever and how
do they differ?
Ref DSC-27-30-20 P 1-2/8
• CONFIG 1+F is used for Takeoff and provides Both Slats (position 1) + Flaps
• CONFIG 1 is used in flight and is Slats only

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➢ When will the ARS (Automatic Retraction System) operate?
Ref DSC-27-30-20 P 2/8
On Acceleration in CONFIG 1+F, the Flaps (not Slats) will automatically retract to 0 at 210kt

➢ What is ALPHA LOCK?

Ref DSC-27-30-10 P 4/6
This function inhibits Slat retraction at High AOA and Low Speed

➢ When the Flap legend appears in Cyan on the Upper ECAM display, what indicates?
Ref DSC-27-30-20 P 5/8
Flaps/Slats are in transit

➢ What happens to the Ailerons when the Flaps are extended?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 5/14
The Ailerons droop 5°

SPEED BRAKE/SPOILERS

➢ Is there any LDG CONFIG when the Speed Brake extension is inhibited?
Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 6/14
When Flaps are in CONFIG FULL

➢ When do the GND Spoilers Automatically extend during Landing?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 9/14
▪ When ARMED:
• Both Main LDG Gears on Ground
• Both Trust levers at or below IDLE, or REV on at least One ENG (and the other
Thrust Lever below MCT position)
▪ When NOT ARMED:
• Both Main LDG Gears on ground
• REV selected on at least One ENG (and the other Thrust lever below MCT position)

➢ When do the GND Spoilers automatically extend during RTO?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 8/14
▪ If GND Spoilers ARMED and airspeed > 72kt, when BOTH Trust Levers at IDLE
▪ If GND Spoilers NOT ARMED and airspeed > 72kt, when REV is selected on One ENG
(the other Trust Lever remains at IDLE)

➢ Will the GND Spoilers extend if Touchdown with REV selected and Only One LDG
Gear is compressed?
Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 9/14
PARTIALLY, Full extension is limited until BOTH Main LDG Gears are compressed

➢ When will the GND Spoilers Automatically Retract?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 9/14
• After Landing or RTO when the GND Spoilers are disarmed
• During Touch and GO, when at least One Trust Lever is advanced above IDLE (20°)

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➢ When do the Speed Brakes inhibit?
Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 6-7/14
Speed Brakes (2-3-4) are inhibited when:
• SEC 1 & 3 both have faults, or
• AOA protection is Active, or
• ALPHA FLOOR activation, or
• Trust Lever above MCT position, or
• Flap FULL, or
• An Elevator (L or R) has a fault, or
• When a Speedbrake fails on one wing, the symmetric one on the other wing is inhibited

➢ In Flight, what happens if a Spoiler Fault is detected or Electrical power is lost?

Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 5/14
The Spoiler Automatically Retract

WX RADAR

➢ What capabilities does the RADAR system has?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-10 P 1/6
• WX Avoidance
• TURB Detection
• TERR Mapping
• PWS Detection

➢ What would prevent the WX display on the ND?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-30 P 13-14-16-20/24 and Ref DSC-34-SURV-40-30 P 1-2/6
• When ND is in PLAN mode, or
• When TERR pb-sw is selected ON

➢ When is WX/TURB mode available?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-30 P 2-4-/24
Within a Range of 40NM or less

➢ Does PWS detection work when Radar system is switched off?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-20 P 1-2-3/10
YES, if the PWS is in AUTO

➢ What is the Scanned Area of the PWS detection feature?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-20 P 7-8/10
Up to 5NM ahead of the Aircraft when it is below 1,500ft AGL

➢ When are the PWS alerts inhibited?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-20 P 9/10
• During Takeoff > 100kt and up to 50ft and during Landing below 50ft

➢ How many Radar systems are installed?

Ref DSC-34-SURV-30-10 P 1/6
1 or 2

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 RADIO MGMT Panel

➢ How are the Communication Radios controlled?

Ref DSC-23-10-20 P 1/2
From any of the 3 RMPs

➢ Which RMP is powered in the Emergency

Electrical Config?
Ref DSC-23-10-30 P 1/4
RMP 1

➢ Which Communication radios are powered in the Emergency Electrical Config?

Ref DSC-23-10-20 P 1/2, PRO-ABN-24 P 86/108 and PRO-ABN-26 P 25/54
VHF 1 and HF 1

➢ What would cause the SEL indicator light to illuminate on Both RMPs?
Ref DSC-23-10-30 P 3/4
When a Communication radio normally associated with one RMP is tuned by another RMP

➢ If the NAV key is selected on either RMP, can the FMGC still auto-tune Navaids?
Ref DSC-34-NAV-30-30 P 3/4
• NO, RMP now controls the VOR/ILS receivers
• NAV key on RMP 3 has no effect
• Normal Radio Communication is still available

AUDIO CONTROL Panel

➢ With the INT/RAD switch on the ACP in the INT

position and the Sidestick radio selector pressed,
what will you transmit on?
Ref DSC-23-20-20 P 10/12
The Radio selected by its transmission key on the ACP

➢ What methods would the Crew utilize to make a PA announcement?

Ref DSC-23-20-50 P 1/6
• Pressing the PA key on the ACP and using the Boom. Hand or Mask microphone, or
• The Flight Deck dedicated handset to the PA system only

➢ What does the illumination of the CALL light on the VHF or HF transmission keys
indicate?
Ref DSC-23-20-20 P 9/12
The SELCAL system detects a call

➢ Will the Loudspeaker Volume Knob control the loudness of Aural Alert and Voice
Messages?
Ref DSC-23-20-20 P 11/12
NO

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 MCDU/FLIGHT MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE SYSTEM

➢ What are the main component of the FMGS?

Ref DSC-22_10-10 P 1-2/10
• 2 FMGCs
• 2 MCDUs
• 2 FACs
• 1 FCU

➢ What are the functions of the Flight Management Guidance Computers?

Ref DSC-22_10-10 P 3/10
• FG (Flight Guidance)
• FM (Flight Management)

➢ What are the 4 modes of FMGC operation?

Ref DSC-22_10-30 P 1/10
• DUAL MODE
• INDEPENDENT
• SINGLE MODE
❖ BACK-UP NAVIGATION MODE

➢ What are the 2 modes of FG (Flight Guidance)?

Ref DSC-22_30-10 P 1/8
MANAGED Guidance and SELECTED Guidance

➢ What is the MANAGED mode of Flight Guidance used for?

Ref DSC-22_30-10 P 1-2/8
LONG-TERM Lateral, Vertical and SPD profiles as determined by the FMGS

➢ What is SELECTED mode of Flight Guidance used for?

Ref DSC-22_30-10 P 1-2/8
TEMPORARY Lateral, Vertical and SPD commands as selected with the FCU

➢ Does SELECTED or MANAGED Guidance have priority?

Ref DSC-22_30-10 P 1/8
SELECTED Guidance

➢ What type of Database is periodically updated in the FMGS?

Ref DSC-22_20-20-50 P 1/2
NAVIGATION Database

➢ Can the Crew modify data in the NAVIGATION Database?

Ref DSC-22_20-50-10
The Crew has limited ability to create Pilot stored Navigational data

➢ How do you determine the validity of the NAVIGATION Database?

Ref DSC-22_20-20-50 P 1/2
On the AIRCRAFT STATUS MCDU page

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➢ What inputs does each FMGC use for Position determination?
Ref DSC-22_20-20-10 P 1/12
A Hybrid IRS/GPS position

➢ What is the Normal operational mod of the FMGS?

Ref DSC-22_10-30 P 1/10
DUAL MODE, with one FMGC as master and the other FMGC as slave

➢ How does Autopilot selection influence master FMGC logic?

Ref DSC-22_10-30 P 2/10
• If One AP is Engaged, the related FMGC is Master
• If Two Aps are Engaged, FMGC 1 is Master

➢ If Amber “OFF SIDE FM CONTROL” message is displayed on the ND, what action
should the crew take?
Ref DSC-22_10-30 P 7/10
An FMGC has failed and BOTH NDs must be set to the same Mode and Range

➢ Can BOTH APs be engaged during any Phase of Flight?

Ref DSC-22_30-30 P 1/6
NO, Only during an ILS approach

➢ What is the difference between the Large and Small fonts utilized in the MCDU?
Ref DSC-22_20-50-10
• LARGE – Pilot entries and modifiable data
• SMALL – Default/Computed non-modifiable data

➢ When would a TO Shift be entered on the PERF TO page?

Ref DSC-22_20-50-10-25 P 108/150 and DSC-22_20-50-10-28 P 100/150
When TO begins at a RWY Intersection

➢ If the FLEX TEMP is not inserted on Takeoff page of the MCDU, and Thrust levers
are positioned in the FLEX detent, what will occur?
Ref DSC-31-15 P 7/8
A Warning will be generated, Set TOGA and execute a MAX Thrust Takeoff

➢ What occurs when Managed NAV mode is engaged and the Aircraft flies into a
Flight Plan Discontinuity?
Ref DSC-22_20-30-10-05 P 3/20
NAV mode automatically reverts to the HDG/TRK mode

PARKING BRAKE

➢ What effects does the setting the Parking Brake has on others Braking mode?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 7/10
All other Braking modes and Antiskid are deactivated

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➢ When Brake Accumulator pressure is low, how is it re-charged?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 7/10
With the Yellow system electric pump

➢ By what means is the Parking Brake activated when you turn ON the Parking Brake
handle?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 7/10
Electrically

➢ Is it required to depress the Brake Pedals while setting the Parking Brake?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 7/10
NO

➢ How do you verify the Parking Brake is set?

Ref DSC-32-30-20 P 5/12
• ECAM “PARK BRK” memo
• Triple indicator brake pressure

➢ If during an ENG start with brake ON, the aircraft starts to move due to a parking
brake failure, what must you quickly do?
Ref DSC-32-30-10 P 7/10
Release the PARK BRK handle to restore Normal Braking with the pedals

AFT PEDESTAL MISC

➢ When Hand flying the aircraft, can we trim the rudder?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 2/18
YES, by using the RUD TRIM rotary selector

➢ What happens if you turn the RUD TRIM with the AP

engaged?
Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 2/18
Nothing

➢ What is the RUD TRIM RESET pb used for?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 2/18
To reset the rudder trim to 0°

➢ Does the Rudder RESET pb works with the AP engaged?

Ref DSC-27-20-30 P 2/18
NO

➢ Is there any feedback in the Rudder Pedals from the Yaw Damping or Turn
Coordination functions?
Ref DSC-27-10-20 P 11/14
NO

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 NOSE WHEEL STEERING (N/W STRG)

➢ What Hydraulic system supplies N/W STRG?

Ref DSC-32-20-10 P 5-7/8
• YELLOW
❖ GREEN

➢ The Steering Handwheels can steer the Nose Wheel up to how much in each
direction?
Ref DSC-32-20-20 P 1/6
Up to ± 75°

➢ When using the Rudder Pedals for steering, when does the steering angle begins to
reduce?
Ref DSC-32-20-10 P 1-2-3/8
Starts reduction at 40kt and progressively reduces to 0° at 130kt

➢ What does the Rudder PEDALS DISC pb on the Steering Handwheels does?
Ref DSC-32-20-20 P 1/6
Pressing this pb removes control of N/W STRG from the rudder pedals until released

➢ What would occur if the A/SKID & N/W STRG sw were selected to OFF?
Ref DSC-32-20-20 P 2/6
• N/W STRG is lost
• Antiskid is deactivated
• Yellow Hydraulic System would supply the brakes

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 EXTRA QUESTIONS

➢ LIMITATIONS
➢ MEMORY ITEMS
➢ PRELIMINARY COCKPIT PREPARATION
➢ EXTERIOR WALK-AROUND
➢ COCKPIT PREPARATION
➢ PERFORMANCE
➢ SYSTEMS
• What are the protection in ALTERNATE LAW?
• What is the difference between HIGH SPD PROTECTION and HIGH SPD STABILITY?
• What if you lose all ADRs?
• What does FMA mean?
• What is the SPD Target in SRS with only One ENG?
• When is the FADEC automatically energized?
• When you can connect BOTH APs?
• What is the indication on ECAM if you disconnect the AP with the pb on the FCU?
• What is the indication on ECAM if you disconnect the A/THR with the pb on the FCU?
• MAX ENG Thrust? (27,000lb)

Eng fall beta target when it’s become yellow

and blue

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