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

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

False.

True.

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Above FL250.

Above FL200.

Below FL250.

Below FL200.

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How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

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

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

FMGC 1.

MMR 1+2.

FMGC 2.

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

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

True.

False.

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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 10 minutes.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 7 minutes.

Approximately 1 minute.

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

True

False

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

False.

True.

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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

True.

False.

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

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

IRS/ILS/DME positioning.

The VOR/DME currently tuned.

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

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

Three (all active).

Two (all active).

Three (two active, one back up).

Two (one active, one backup).

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

0.5 NM.

0.3 NM.

1 NM.

2 NM.

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 1 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 3 only.

ADIRU 1 + 2.

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

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

Yes.

No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

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

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

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

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

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

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

GPS 2

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

GPS 1

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

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

4 / 24

4 / 28

2 / 24

2 / 28

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

GPS data.

Static port data.

AOA vane data.

Pitot probe data.

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How many ADMs are there?

Six.

Two.

Four.

Eight.

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

Static port data.

AOA vane data.

Pitot probe data.

GPS data.

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

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

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

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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

MCDU and ADIRU.

ADIRU.

MCDU.

FMGC.

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

False.

True.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

IRs (Inertial Reference).

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

FCU.

All statements are correct.

MCDU.

Thrust Levers.

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

False.

True.

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

True.

False.

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

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

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

The batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

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

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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

210 kt.

250 kt.

Green dot.

Best rate of climb speed.

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

This A/P will disengage when taxi starts.

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

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

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

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

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

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

Alignment is not available.

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

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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The takeoff bias is:

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

When the gear is selected down.

At AC electrical power up.

During second engine start.

During first engine start.

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

NAV within 10 seconds.

NAV within 5 seconds.

ATT within 10 second.

ATT within 5 seconds

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The ISIS uses:

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

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

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

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

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

All statements are correct.

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

An external horn sounds

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

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

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

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

With a single RA failure:

Both PFDs share a single RA.

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

Auto callouts are lost.

All statements are correct.

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

False.

True.

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The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

20 ft at all times.

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

Between 15 and 20 ft with or without Autothrust.

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

Below Alpha Max.

Below VLS.

Below Alpha prot.

Below VSW.

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

1 NM.

3 NM.

0.3 NM.

0.5 NM.

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

CM1’s pitot.

CM1’s Static Port.

CM1’s AOA.

CM1’s TAT.

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Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

VOR and DME.

ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).

All statements are correct.

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

The following calendar day.

Prior to entering the preflight data.

Anytime prior to takeoff.

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

True.

False.

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude.

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA.

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

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

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

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

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

No.

Yes.

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

Used to fast align an IR in the air only.

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

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

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

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

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

3 NM.

0.5 NM.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

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

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

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

When an IRU fault is detected.

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

ADR 1+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

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

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

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

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

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The ISIS is connected to:

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

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

NAV, ATT, OFF.

ON, STBY, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

NAV, STBY, OFF.

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

Rose NAV or VOR.

All modes except Plan.

Rose NAV or ARC.

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

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

IRS corrected by GPS.

GPS corrected by IRS

GPS data only.

IRS data only.

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

Selection of the correct runway insures proper pressurization.

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

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

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Slaved and managed.

Automatic and manual.

Managed and manual.

Managed and selected.

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Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

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

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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?

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

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

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

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

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

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

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

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

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

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

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

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

How many ADMs are there?

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

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

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

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

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

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

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

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

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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

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

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

The takeoff bias is:

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

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

The ISIS uses:

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

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

With a single RA failure:

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

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

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

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

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

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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

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

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

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

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

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

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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

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

The ISIS is connected to:

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

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

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

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

What are the different types of flight guidance?

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