Airbus A320
Flight Management and Navigation
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1.
If ATC mode selector is at AUTO:
·
Selected
transponder operates only in flight.
·
Selected
transponder operates in mode S on ground.
·
Selected
transponder operates as soon as one engine is running.
·
Both {A} & {B} are correct.
2.
The
turbulence function on Wx Radar is available
·
Upto 160 nm
·
Upto 80 nm
·
Upto 40
nm
·
Upto 320 nm
3.
If GAIN Knob
is out of CAL position, which function of the radar is lost?
·
Turbulence detection
·
Path Attenuation
Compensation
·
Ground Clutter Suppression
·
Predictive Wind shear system
4.
Is
PAC function available when Mode selector is at TURB position on Wx Radar
panel?
·
Yes
·
No
5.
What will
be displayed on the ND when the weather radar is ON, and the TERR ON ND switch is
also ON?
·
Weather Radar information will be displayed on
the ND.
·
Terrain
information will be displayed on the ND.
·
Both weather and terrain information will be
superimposed on the ND.
6.
PWS
Warning during Approach:
·
Aural Warning of «GO AROUND WINDSHEAR AHEAD» + W/S AHEAD
(red) on PFD + Windshear icon on ND
·
Aural Warning of
«WINDSHEAR AHEAD» (twice) + W/S AHEAD (red) on PFD + Windshear icon on ND
·
Aural Warning of
«MONITOR RADAR DISPLAY» + W/S AHEAD (red) on PFD + Windshear icon on ND
·
No warning.
7.
PWS Warning
during Take-off:
·
Aural Warning of
«GO AROUND WINDSHEAR AHEAD» + W/S AHEAD (red) on PFD + Windshear icon on ND
·
Aural Warning of «WINDSHEAR AHEAD» (twice) + W/S AHEAD
(red) on PFD + Windshear icon on ND
·
Aural Warning of
«MONITOR RADAR DISPLAY» + W/S AHEAD (red) on PFD + Windshear icon on ND
·
No warning.
8.
TAU is
different for RA at different altitudes.
·
True
·
False
9.
In take off mode, SRS
guidance will be displayed it
·
V2 is selected on FCU
speed window
·
V2 is defined on MCDUI
PERF T/O page
·
V2 is selected on FCU and
flaps are extended
·
V2 is defined on MCDU and slats are extended.
10.
If both FDs are set to
OFF (with APs already OFF) when the aircraft is above
·
THR RED ALT and below
ACCL ALT, target speed for ATHR is 260 knots
·
Current speed
·
100 knots
·
V2
11.
The active F-Plan is
erased when
·
The pilot calls the
aircraft status page
·
The wheels touch the
runway at landing.
·
The aircraft has been on ground for 30 seconds following
the landing
·
One engine is shut down
on the bay.
12.
What are
the different types of flight guidance?
·
Slaved and managed.
·
Automatic and manual.
·
Managed
and selected.
·
Managed and manual.
13.
One A/P
can be engaged on the ground if the engines are not running.
·
This A/P will disengage when both engines are
started.
·
This
A/P will disengage when one engine is started.
·
This A/P will disengage when speed is sensed at
> 10 kts.
14.
When the
thrust levers are moved to the takeoff position, the FMGS updates its position
at takeoff using:
·
IRS/DME/DME positioning.
·
IRS/ILS/DME positioning.
·
The
navigation database and the takeoff runway entered into the MCDU by the pilot.
·
The VOR/DME currently tuned.
15.
The
takeoff bias is:
·
Replaced
when a bias is computed based on radio position.
·
Retained for the remainder of the flight.
·
Blended out over the next 30 minutes.
16.
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 3 minutes
·
Approximately 7 minutes
·
Approximately
10 minutes
17.
How does
the FMGS derive Vapp?
·
Vapp=Vls+5+1/3 surface headwind component.
·
Vapp=Vls+10+1/3
surface headwind component.
·
Vapp=Vls+5+1/2 surface headwind component.
·
Vapp=Vls+10+1/2 surface headwind component.
18.
When
flying at cruise altitude, the aircraft navigates using radio navaids only.
·
True.
·
False.
19.
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.
20.
What is
managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?
·
Green dot.
·
210 knots.
·
250
knots.
·
Best rate of climb speed.
21.
The
selected database date has expired. When must the active data base be changed?
·
Prior
to entering the preflight data.
·
Anytime prior to takeoff.
·
The following calendar day.
22.
Which of
the following navaids can be autotuned?
·
ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).
·
VOR and DME.
·
Both
are correct.
23.
Cost Index
= 0 (zero) corresponds to:
·
Minimum fuel consumption (max range)
·
Minimum time.
·
Best ratio between the flight time cost and
the fuel cost.
·
LRC
(Long Range Cruise).
24.
While
taxiing on the ground, the FMGS displays the position of the aircraft using:
·
IRS and DME/DME.
·
IRS
only.
·
IRS and VOR/DME.
·
DME/DME and VOR/DME.
25.
With the
autopilot engaged, either sidestick can be moved freely.
·
True.
·
False, moving
either sidestick will cause the autopilot(s) to disengag
·
False, only the PNF's sidestick will freely
move.
26.
When the
aircraft is in the Managed Guidance mode, it is:
·
Guided by the pilot selecting the specific
flight modes and parameter target values on the FCU.
·
Responding to pilot inputs of speed, altitude,
and heading selected on the FCU.
·
Following lateral, vertical and speed profiles
as determined by the IRS'S.
·
Following
lateral, vertical and speed profiles as determined by the FMGS.
27.
What is
managed climb speed above 10,000 feet?
·
Green dot.
·
250 knots.
·
280 knots.
·
Econ
climb speed.
28.
An amber
box on the MCDU screen indicates:
·
An optional data entry.
·
A
mandatory data entry.
·
A compulsory reporting point.
·
The waypoint indicated will be overflown.
29.
When can
managed vertical navigation be engaged?
·
Only
after managed speed has been engaged.
·
At anytime regardless of the engagement status
of lateral navigation or speed.
·
Only after managed lateral navigation and
managed speed have been engaged.
·
Only after managed lateral navigation has been
engaged.
30.
Managed
guidance is engaged by:
·
Pulling on the desired FCU selector knob.
·
Pushing
on the desired FCU selector knob.
·
Rotating 90° the desired FCU selector knob.
31.
What speed
will the FMGS use in an Expedite climb?
·
Green
dot speed.
·
ECON climb speed.
·
250 knots below 10,000 feet.
·
Amber dot speed.
32.
The
weather radar image can be displayed on which modes of the ND?
·
Rose NAV or VOR.
·
Rose VOR or Rose ILS.
·
Rose NAV or ARC.
·
All
modes except Plan.
33.
How does
the FMGC compute radio position?
·
IRS only.
·
IRS and VOR/DME.
·
IRS,
DME/DME.
·
VOR/DME and DME/DME.
34.
You have
been cleared to intercept the localizer. You have pushed the LOC push button on
the FCU. If all necessary data has been entered in the MCDU, can you now engage
both autopilots?
·
No, the LOC must capture before both
autopilots will engage.
·
Yes.
·
No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed.
35.
What does
pushing the APPR push button do?
·
Arms
managed navigation.
·
Arms the Flight Guidance system to capture a
localizer and glide slope if the information has been entered into the MCDU.
·
Allows the aircraft to slow to green dot
speed.
·
Arms managed vertical navigation.
36.
What does
pushing the APPR push button do?
·
Arms the Flight Guidance system to capture a
localizer and glide slope if the information has been entered into the MCDU.
·
Allows the aircraft to slow to green dot
speed.
·
Arms managed navigation.
·
Arms
managed vertical navigation.
37.
During a
turnaround, you notice that there is a residual ground speed on both NDs. How
do you correct this?
·
As the engines have been shut down, it is
necessary to carry out a full re-alignment.
·
There is no corrective action possible until
the aircarft is completely electrically shut down.
·
It is
possible to carry out a rapid alignment by turning off all 3 ADIRS momentarily.
38.
SRS will
command:
·
V2 + 10 with both engines operating.
·
V2 or
current aircraft speed (whichever is higher) in the case of an engine failure.
·
Best rate of climb taking into account actual
wind component.
39.
In flight,
either the AP/FD pitch control, or autothrust may acquire and hold a target
speed or Mach number, depending on the engaged modes. Speed control is
"Managed" when the target comes from the SPD/MACH FCU window.
·
True.
·
False.
40.
The FMGS
data base contains:
·
Performance information, such as engine fuel
flow, engine thrust, green dot data (L/D data), etc.
·
Navigation information, such as navaids,
waypoints, airways, airports, runways, etc.
·
Both
are correct.
41.
If one GPS
receiver fails, the three ADIRUs automatically select the only operative GPS
receiver.
·
True.
·
False.
42.
FMGC 1 is
not working. To enter data into the FMGC, which MCDU would you use?
·
MCDU 1 on the Captain's side.
·
MCDU 2 on the First Officer's side.
·
Either
MCDU 1 or MCDU 2.
43.
The pilot
interfaces with the FMGS using the:
·
FCU.
·
Thrust Levers.
·
MCDU.
·
All of
the above.
44.
When is
the SRS active?
·
During a Go Around (after the thrust levers
are placed in the TOGA position) up to the acceleration altitude.
·
At T/O, when TOGA or FLX power is set, SRS is
displayed on the FMA and provides guidance up to the acceleration altitude.
·
Both
are correct.
45.
The energy
circle is a green arc, centered on the aircraft's position and oriented towards
the current track line. It is displayed on the NDs during descent, when HDG or
TRK mode is selected.
·
True.
·
False.
46.
Can the
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 autotunenavaids.
·
No, RMP
backup tuning supersedes the autotuning function of both FMGC's.
47.
The
Captain's FMA indicates -FD2 in column five, line two. What does this mean?
·
FMGC #1 has "timed out" and flight guidance
is lost.
·
The First Officer has pushed the priority
takeover pushbutton.
·
FMGC #1
has "timed out" and FMGC #2 is now providing flight guidance for both
pilots.
·
The Captain's FD pushbutton.on the FCU has not
been selected "ON" and FD2 has automatically crossed over.
48.
What do
the white round lights on the FCU display mean?
·
Selected guidance has been engaged.
·
Automatic guidance has been engaged.
·
Managed
guidance has been armed or engaged.
49.
During
descent, if you push the Expedite (EXPED) push button, what speed will the
aircraft try to maintain?
·
Green dot.
·
340
knots
(0.8M)
·
3,000 fpm vertical speed.
·
standard 3.0 degrees angle of descent.
50.
OPEN CLIMB
(OP CLB) is a Managed mode.
·
True.
·
False.
51.
If you
have depressed the EXPED push button and want to cancel this function, how
could this be accomplished?
·
Push the EXPED push button again.
·
Pull
the altitude, vertical speed, or speed knob.
·
Retard the thrust levers to IDLE.
·
A red "WIND SHR" light; an aural
"WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR".
52.
The LOC
mode disengages when:
·
Another lateral mode is engaged.
·
The pilot presses the LOC pushbutton again
(engaging the HDG/TRK mode on the current HDG/TRK).
·
Both
are correct.
53.
Will the
aircraft capture and navigate via the ILS signals if the ILS push button on the
FCU is not pushed?
·
Yes.
·
No.
54.
The
Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) consists of _______ identical
display units.
·
4
·
5
·
6
·
8
55.
The three
Display Management Computers (DMCS) acquire and process all input from airplane
sensors and computers to generate the display images.
·
True
·
False
56.
The
aircraft has _______ Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRU’s).
·
2
·
3
·
4
57.
GPWS aural
and visual warnings can not be inhibited.
·
True
·
False
58.
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 insures proper
pressurization.
·
Selection
of the correct runway permits the FMGC to update its position at takeoff.
59.
The two
basic modes of flight guidance are:
·
Slaved and coupled.
·
Managed
and selected.
·
Manual and coupled.
60.
Both
autopilots can be engaged and active in any phase of flight.
·
True
·
False
61.
All
navaids are normally autotuned by:
·
The
FMGC
·
MCDU
·
ADIRU
62.
VOR data
can be displayed on:
·
Both
NDs
·
The DDRMI
·
First two statements are correct
63.
What is
the preferred method of radio position updating for the FMGS?
·
VOR/DME
·
ILS/DME
·
DME/DME
64.
The
windshear function of the FAC's is independent of the flight director on/off
switch.
·
True
·
False
65.
All PFD
displays except attitude; speed; heading; altitude; and vertical speed are
removed when pitch attitude exceeds 25 degrees nose up or 13 degrees nose down.
·
True
·
False
66.
Sidestick
position and max.sidestick deflection are displayed on the ground on the PFD:
·
Continuously after aircraft power is applied.
·
After the first engine start.
·
On
takeoff roll when power is applied.
67.
The
airspeed indication on the PFD starts at:
·
100 kts.
·
80 kts
·
50 kts.
·
30 kts.
68.
The speed
trend arrow on the PFD airspeed scale indicates the speed value that will be
attained in _____ seconds if the acceleration remains constant.
·
5
·
8
·
10
·
15
69.
Radio
Height is displayed on the PFD:
·
Below
2500 feet.
·
When the LOC or APPR p/b is pressed.
·
When a Decision Height is selected.
70.
The Armed
Vertical Modes are displayed on the Flight Mode Annunciator on the second line
in:
·
Blue or
magenta.
·
Blue or green.
·
White
71.
The
Engaged Vertical Modes are displayed on the Flight Mode Annunciator on the
first line in:
·
Green
or Blue
·
Green or Magenta
·
Blue
72.
ILS 1
information is displayed on ______ when operating in the rose ILS mode:
·
PFD 2 & ND 1
·
PFD 1 & ND 1
·
PFD 1
& ND 2
73.
The ON BAT
light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:
·
Only when all IRU's are on battery power.
·
When an IRU fault is detected.
·
When
one or more ADIRU's; are supplied by airplane battery only.
74.
In the
event of failure of the AIR DATA function of ADIRU 1 or 2; the affected
displays can be manually selected over to ADR 3 by the:
·
ECAM/ND transfer selector.
·
AIR DATA selector.
·
ATT HDG
selector.
75.
When a
double entry is needed on the MCDU (e.g. wind direction/speed: 270/110) the
separating slash must be used. The trailing entry of a pair must be preceded by
a slash if it is entered alone.
·
True
·
False
76.
Box
prompts on the MCDU indicate data:
·
Entry is optional for FMGS operation.
·
Entry
is required for minimum FMGS operation.
·
will be filled in by the FMGS.
77.
An FMGS
message which requires immediate attention is displayed in:
·
Red
·
Amber
·
Magenta
78.
If the
FLEX TEMP is not entered on the Takeoff Page of the MCDU:
·
A FLX takeoff is still available; set power
with the thrust levers.
·
The FMGS will enter it for you based on TAT.
·
A FLX takeoff
is not available.
79.
Zero Fuel
Weight is entered on:
·
Init B
page.
·
Prog page.
·
Perf page.
80.
If the
SPD/MACH knob on the FCU is not pulled within a predetermined time to engage
selected speed:
·
The
selection can be made at any time.
·
The selection is lost and dashes are
re-displayed.
·
The selection is lost and the display goes
blank.
81.
When the
altitude knob on the FCU is pulled:
·
The altitude is armed.
·
The current altitude is canceled.
·
OPEN
CLIMB or DESCENT engages.
82.
The
Standby Attitude indication will remain available for ______ minutes after
total electrical failure.
·
5
·
7
·
10
·
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