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

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

False.

True.

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Automatic and manual.

Slaved and managed.

Managed and manual.

Managed and selected.

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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

250 kt.

Green dot.

210 kt.

Best rate of climb speed.

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

GPS corrected by IRS

IRS data only.

IRS corrected by GPS.

GPS data only.

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

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

All modes except Plan.

Rose NAV or VOR.

Rose NAV or ARC.

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Above FL200.

Above FL250.

Below FL200.

Below FL250.

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

True

False

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

The VOR/DME currently tuned.

IRS/ILS/DME positioning.

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

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

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

ATT within 10 second.

ATT within 5 seconds

NAV within 10 seconds.

NAV within 5 seconds.

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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 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA.

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude.

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

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

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With a single RA failure:

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

Both PFDs share a single RA.

Auto callouts are lost.

All statements are correct.

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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

True.

False.

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

Yes.

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

No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

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

False.

True.

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How many ADMs are there?

Six.

Four.

Two.

Eight.

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

False.

True.

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

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

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

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

The batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

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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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The ISIS uses:

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

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

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

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

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

0.3 NM.

1 NM.

3 NM.

0.5 NM.

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

Static port data.

Pitot probe data.

AOA vane data.

GPS data.

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The ISIS is connected to:

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

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

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

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

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

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

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

0.3 NM.

3 NM.

1 NM.

0.5 NM.

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

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

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

Alignment is not available.

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

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

False.

True.

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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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?

Yes.

No.

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

Three (all active).

Three (two active, one back up).

Two (one active, one backup).

Two (all active).

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

2 NM.

0.5 NM.

0.3 NM.

1 NM.

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

CM1’s TAT.

CM1’s AOA.

CM1’s Static Port.

CM1’s pitot.

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

An external horn sounds

All statements are correct.

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

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

FMGC 2.

MMR 1+2.

FMGC 1.

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

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

Below VLS.

Below Alpha prot.

Below Alpha Max.

Below VSW.

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

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

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

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

Used to fast align an IR in the air only.

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

AOA vane data.

Static port data.

GPS data.

Pitot probe data.

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Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).

VOR and DME.

All statements are correct.

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

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

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

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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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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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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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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

At AC electrical power up.

During first engine start.

During second engine start.

When the gear is selected down.

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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

All statements are correct.

Thrust Levers.

FCU.

MCDU.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

IRs (Inertial Reference).

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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 both engines are started.

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.

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

NAV, STBY, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

ON, STBY, OFF.

NAV, ATT, OFF.

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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

When an IRU fault is detected.

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

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

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

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

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

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

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

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The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

Between 15 and 20 ft with or without Autothrust.

20 ft at all times.

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

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

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

GPS 1

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

GPS 2

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

4 / 24

2 / 28

2 / 24

4 / 28

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The takeoff bias is:

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

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

True.

False.

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

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

Convert pneumatic pitot/static data from probes 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

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

FMGC.

MCDU.

ADIRU.

MCDU and ADIRU.

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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 7 minutes.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 10 minutes.

Approximately 1 minute.

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

True.

False.

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

The following calendar day.

Anytime prior to takeoff.

Prior to entering the preflight data.

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 1 only.

ADIRU 3 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 1 + 2.

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Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

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

What are the different types of flight guidance?

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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

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

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

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

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

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

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

With a single RA failure:

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

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?

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

How many ADMs are there?

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:

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

The ISIS uses:

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

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

The ISIS is connected to:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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.

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

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

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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.

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

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

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

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

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.

The takeoff bias is:

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.

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

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

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?

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

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

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

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