Airbus A320 - Communications

If RMP navigation tuning is currently in use for VOR tuning and ATC assigns a new communication frequency, what must be done?

Select the appropriate VHF communication radio transmission key, tune using the rotary selector, press the transfer key.

Tune the new frequency on the offside RMP.

Pressing the NAV key a second time returns control of the navigation radios to the FMGC

The NAV key must be deselected and then press the transfer key.

Correct! Wrong!

When the aircraft is in the Emergency Electrical Configuration:

RMP 2 and ACPs 1 and 2 are operative.

RMP 1 and ACPs 1 and 2 are operative.

RMP 1 and ACP 1 are operative.

RMPs 1 and 2, and ACPs 1 and 2 are both operative.

Correct! Wrong!

The AUDIO SWITCHING rotary selector allows replacement of a failed ACP 1 or 2 with ACP 3.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

If you depress the guarded NAV button, the MCDU RAD NAV pages are inhibited and the RMP controls navaid tuning.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Which statement is correct regarding the cockpit voice recorder?

Is automatically energized after the first engine start or five minutes after AC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

Is always active after DC electrical power is applied to the aircraft.

Is automatically energized when the battery pbs are selected on.

Is automatically energized when the parking brake is set.

Correct! Wrong!

Only the last 60 minutes of CVR recording are retained.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Only the last 2 h of recording are retained.

The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

On the ground, CVR is stopped automatically _____ after the last engine shutdown.

3 minutes.

2 minutes.

1 minute.

5 minutes.

Correct! Wrong!

On the ground, it is stopped automatically 5 min after the last engine shutdown provided the CVR jack is not used.

The CVR is energized automatically:

On the ground with one engine running.

On the ground during the first 5 min after the aircraft electrical network is energized.

All statements are correct.

In flight.

Correct! Wrong!

You can tune the ILS receivers to different channels.

No.

Yes.

Correct! Wrong!

The audio management system allows the flight crew to use:

The interphone system.

All the radio communication and radio navigation facilities installed on the aircraft in transmission and reception mode.

The call systems and Passenger Address (PA) system.

All statements are correct.

Correct! Wrong!

The flight crew receives a SELCAL on VHF 2, what will happen on the ACP?

Three green bars come on.

White SELCAL appears on VHF 2 pushbutton and VHF 2 reception selector illuminates white.

All statements are correct.

Amber sign call flashes on VHF 2 key.

Correct! Wrong!

With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT3 position, the Captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP3.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

Is STBY/NAV tuning possible on RMP 3?

No.

Yes.

Correct! Wrong!

Pressing the NAV key on RMP3 has no effect.

On RMP, the ON/OFF switch controls:

Only the COM function of the RMP.

The power supply to the RMP.

Only the STBY NAV function of the RMP.

Correct! Wrong!

Pressing the _____ key, on the audio control panel, allows the crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals.

VOICE.

BFO.

ATT.

RESET.

Correct! Wrong!

Some VORs also transmit ATIS information. The voice key on the ACP is an audio notch filter which reduces the level of the 1000Hz ident tones on VORs, so that you can hear the ATIS transmission more clearly.

On the ground, the flight crew can energize the CVR manually by pressing the GND CTL pushbutton.

True.

False.

Correct! Wrong!

Which ACP switch configuration is correct for communication with other cockpit crew members while wearing your Oxygen Mask?

ACP INT/RAD switch selected to INT, INT reception knob on, loud speaker volume up.

All statements are correct.

INT transmission key to on, INT reception knob on, use the sidestick push-to-talk when speaking, loud speaker volume up.

Correct! Wrong!

The BFO key enables the beat frequency oscillator for listening to the ID signal.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

The service interphone has _____ interphone jacks and an OVRD switch located on the overhead panel.

Five.

Ten.

Seven.

Eight.

Correct! Wrong!

Which ACP transmission key will illuminate if the flight attendants are calling the cockpit?

ALERT.

VHF3.

CAB.

PA.

Correct! Wrong!

RMP 1 is dedicated to which VHF radios?

VHF 1 and 3.

All radios.

VHF 1 and 2.

VHF 2 and 3.

Correct! Wrong!

How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?

Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP and hold the pushbutton for 2 seconds.

Select the MECH transmission key on the ACP.

Use the MECH pushbutton on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn.

Hold the PA button.

Correct! Wrong!

What is the function of the Guarded EMER push button on the overhead panel?

To alert all flight attendants of a pending urgent need to speak to them.

To alert the aft flight attendants of a routine need to speak to them.

To alert ATC of an in-flight emergency.

Correct! Wrong!

Airbus A320 – Communications

Quiz

Airbus A320 - Communications

If RMP navigation tuning is currently in use for VOR tuning and ATC assigns a new communication frequency, what must be done?

When the aircraft is in the Emergency Electrical Configuration:

The AUDIO SWITCHING rotary selector allows replacement of a failed ACP 1 or 2 with ACP 3.

If you depress the guarded NAV button, the MCDU RAD NAV pages are inhibited and the RMP controls navaid tuning.

Which statement is correct regarding the cockpit voice recorder?

Only the last 60 minutes of CVR recording are retained.

The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty.

On the ground, CVR is stopped automatically _____ after the last engine shutdown.

The CVR is energized automatically:

You can tune the ILS receivers to different channels.

The audio management system allows the flight crew to use:

The flight crew receives a SELCAL on VHF 2, what will happen on the ACP?

With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT3 position, the Captain uses his acoustic equipment on ACP3.

Is STBY/NAV tuning possible on RMP 3?

On RMP, the ON/OFF switch controls:

Pressing the _____ key, on the audio control panel, allows the crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals.

On the ground, the flight crew can energize the CVR manually by pressing the GND CTL pushbutton.

Which ACP switch configuration is correct for communication with other cockpit crew members while wearing your Oxygen Mask?

The BFO key enables the beat frequency oscillator for listening to the ID signal.

The service interphone has _____ interphone jacks and an OVRD switch located on the overhead panel.

Which ACP transmission key will illuminate if the flight attendants are calling the cockpit?

RMP 1 is dedicated to which VHF radios?

How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?

What is the function of the Guarded EMER push button on the overhead panel?