Airbus A330 - Navigation

The Flight Management Guidance Envelope Computers (FMGECs) have three functions:

Flight guidance, ECAM control and EIS control.

Flight guidance, flight management and flight envelope.

Flight guidance, EIS control and flight envelope.

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The DME1 and DME2 displays are dashed when a fault is detected or data invalid.

True.

False.

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The DME1 and DME2 displays are blanked or dashed when a fault is detected or data invalid.

In normal operation, PFD 2 and ND 2 receive their data from the ADIRU 2. With the AIR DATA switch on F/O ON 3, displayed data come from:

DMC 3.

ADR 3.

ADR 1.

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Inertial data (TK/GS, PPOS, WIND, HDG) are available if ADIRS selector is on:

ATT only.

NAV or ATT.

NAV only.

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In case of RA 1 failure:

There is no more Height information on the PFD 1 but a red flag on both PFD.

RA 1 information is replaced by RA 2 information on PFD 1 automatically and GPWS is lost.

There is no more RA information on the PFD 1, but a red flag.

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In ELEC EMER configuration, DDRMI displays:

ADF 1, VOR 2.

ADF 2, VOR 1.

ADF 1, VOR 1.

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In EMER ELEC configuration, only the VOR1 or ADF1 are available, according to the position of the VOR1/ADF1 selector.

The Radio Navigation Tuning may be automatic (FMGEC), manual (MCDU) or stand-by mode (RMP). What is the true statement about RMP:

Only RMP 1 or 2 can switch independently every navaid.

RMP 1 controls VOR 1 and ADF 1, RMP 2 controls VOR 2 and ADF 2.

The 3 RMPs can switch independently every navaid.

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There are ADMs (Air Data Modules) which convert pneumatic data from PITOT and STAT probes into numerical data for the ADIRUs.

Four.

Eight.

Six.

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ADIRS panel - If the ADR 2 FAULT light comes on steady. What does it mean?

Air data output disconnected.

Attitude information is not available anymore.

A fault is detected in the air data reference part.

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During normal operations:

The GPS receiver 1 supplies the ADIRU1 and the ADIRU3, and the GPS receiver 2 supplies the ADIRU2.

The GPS receiver 1 supplies the ADIRU2 and the ADIRU3, and the GPS receiver 2 supplies the ADIRU1.

The GPS receiver 1 supplies the ADIRU1, and the GPS receiver 2 supplies the ADIRU2 and ADIRU3

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Each ADIRU is divided in two parts. The ADR (Air Data Reference) and the IR (Inertial Reference). The ADR part supplies:

Altitude, attitude, aircraft position, airspeed, temperature and overspeed warning.

Altitude, airspeed, ground speed, Mach, temperature and overspeed warnings.

Altitude, airspeed, Mach, angle of attack, temperature and overspeed warnings.

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Ground Speed and TAS shown on ND 2 are supplied by:

ADR 2.

IR 2.

IR 2 + ADR 2.

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ADIRS panel - If the IR 1 FAULT light comes on steady:

IR 1 is lost.

Only attitude information may be available in ATT mode.

The attitude information and heading stabilization may be available in ATT mode.

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What are the possible modes of FMGEC operation?

Dual, Single, Automatic and Manual.

Dual, Single, Back-up and Manual.

Dual, Independent, Single and Back-up.

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Each ADIRU is divided in two parts. The ADR (Air Data Reference) and the IR (Inertial Reference). The IR part supplies:

Attitude, flight path vector, track, heading, accelerations, angular rates, ground speed, vertical speed and aircraft position.

Altitude, airspeed, Mach, temperature and overspeed warnings.

Attitude, track, heading, accelerations, ground speed, vertical speed and aircraft position.

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In normal operation, heading information on the DDRMI, is coming from:

ADIRU 2.

ADIRU 3.

ADIRU 1.

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By switching ADIRS selector on ATT, available data are:

Attitude information.

Attitude and heading information.

Attitude, heading and wind information.

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Should PITOT STBY and STATIC STBY probes fail:

ADIRU 3 receives wrong information.

Stand-by Altitude and speed information are wrong.

Both statements are correct.

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The 'ON BAT' light comes on for a few seconds. What does it mean?

The fast align sequence starts.

The normal align sequence starts.

The IR battery is discharged.

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The ON BAT light also comes on for a few seconds at the beginning of a complete IRS alignment. The light does not come on in the case of a fast alignment.

Using RMP for selecting NAVAID is allowed:

In case of a single FMGEC or a single MCDU failure.

Without any restrictions.

In case of both FMGECs or both MCDUs failure.

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Only one RMP can manage both ILS receivers:

Yes, in any case.

Yes, but only if radio nav back up mode key is engaged on RMP 1 and RMP 2.

No, it is necessary to select the ILS on each RMP.

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In case of both FMGECs failure, VOR 2 may be tuned on:

By any RMP.

By RMP 1 or 2.

By RMP 2 only.

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During a turnaround, you notice that there is a residual groundspeed on both NDS. How do you correct this?

It is possible to carry out a rapid re-alignment by turning all three ADIRS off momentarily.

There is no corrective action possible until the aircraft is completely shut down.

As the engines have been shut down, it is necessary to carry out a full re-alignment of ADIRS 1 and 2 only.

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ADIRS panel - If the IR 1 FAULT flashing light comes on:

IR 1 is lost.

The attitude information and heading stabilization may be available in ATT mode.

Only attitude information may be available in ATT mode.

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In case of ADR 2 failure:

Before any transfer, speed and altitude information are lost on PFD 2.

All statements are correct.

AP 2 and FD 2 are lost.

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

True.

False.

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ILS 1 and ILS 2 are available on:

ILS 1 on PFD 2 and ND1, ILS 2 on PFD 1 and ND 2.

ILS 1 on PFD 1 and ND1, ILS 2 on PFD 2 and ND 2.

ILS 1 on PFD 1 and ND2, ILS 2 on PFD 2 and ND 1.

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In normal operation, the NAVAIDS are tuned:

Manually through the RAD NAV page.

Manually through the RMP (Radio Management Panel).

Automatically by the FMGEC (Flight Management Guidance Envelope Computers).

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The information produced by the ADIRUs:

Can never be seen by the flight crew.

Is only available when TRUE/MAG pb is set on TRUE.

Is displayed on the PFD, ND, DDRMI and supplied to other system.

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In case of both FMGECs failure, ILS may be tuned on:

By RMP 1 only.

By any RMP.

By RMP 1 or 2.

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In flight, an IR selector set on ATT, may we use again the NAV function?

Yes, but only after stabilizing the aircraft.

No.

Yes.

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The ADIRU provides navigation information:

By using satellites signals.

On an independent basis, without reference to ground stations or satellites.

By using ground stations signals.

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When the NAV key is on and the flight crew presses one of these STBY NAV keys, the ACTIVE window displays the frequency/channel to which that receiver is tuned. The green monitor light on the selected key comes on, and the one on the previously selected STBY NAV or COM key goes out.

True.

False.

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The loudspeaker announces 'RETARD':

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

At 20 ft RA.

At 20 ft.

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IR 1 sends inertial data to captain instruments and IR 2 to F/O instruments. In case of IR 1 or IR 2 failure:

IR 3 data are available by switching the AIR DATA selector.

IR 3 data are available by switching the ATT HDG selector.

Emergency information must be used.

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The reference altitude for callouts is always the radio height for both precision and non precision approaches.

False.

True.

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The reference altitude for callouts is the radio height for precision approaches (DH) and baro altitude (MDA/MDH) for non precision approaches.

ADR 1 sends aerodynamic data to CAPT instruments and ADR 2 to F/O instruments. In case of ADR 1 or ADR 2 failure:

ADR 3 data are available by switching the AIR DATA selector.

Emergency information must be used.

ADR 3 data are available by switching the ATT HDG selector.

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The ADIRU 3 receives information from:

F/O probes and CAPT TAT.

STBY probes and CAPT TAT.

CAPT probes and F/O TAT.

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The Air Data and Inertial Reference System (ADIRS) supplies temperature, anemometric, barometric and inertial parameters to the EFIS system (PFD and ND) and to other user systems (FMGEC, FADEC, PRIM, SEC, FWC, SFCC, ATC, GPWS, etc.).

True.

False.

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Airbus A330 – Navigation

Quiz

Airbus A330 - Navigation

The Flight Management Guidance Envelope Computers (FMGECs) have three functions:

The DME1 and DME2 displays are dashed when a fault is detected or data invalid.

In normal operation, PFD 2 and ND 2 receive their data from the ADIRU 2. With the AIR DATA switch on F/O ON 3, displayed data come from:

Inertial data (TK/GS, PPOS, WIND, HDG) are available if ADIRS selector is on:

In case of RA 1 failure:

In ELEC EMER configuration, DDRMI displays:

The Radio Navigation Tuning may be automatic (FMGEC), manual (MCDU) or stand-by mode (RMP). What is the true statement about RMP:

There are ADMs (Air Data Modules) which convert pneumatic data from PITOT and STAT probes into numerical data for the ADIRUs.

ADIRS panel - If the ADR 2 FAULT light comes on steady. What does it mean?

During normal operations:

Each ADIRU is divided in two parts. The ADR (Air Data Reference) and the IR (Inertial Reference). The ADR part supplies:

Ground Speed and TAS shown on ND 2 are supplied by:

ADIRS panel - If the IR 1 FAULT light comes on steady:

What are the possible modes of FMGEC operation?

Each ADIRU is divided in two parts. The ADR (Air Data Reference) and the IR (Inertial Reference). The IR part supplies:

In normal operation, heading information on the DDRMI, is coming from:

By switching ADIRS selector on ATT, available data are:

Should PITOT STBY and STATIC STBY probes fail:

The 'ON BAT' light comes on for a few seconds. What does it mean?

Using RMP for selecting NAVAID is allowed:

Only one RMP can manage both ILS receivers:

In case of both FMGECs failure, VOR 2 may be tuned on:

During a turnaround, you notice that there is a residual groundspeed on both NDS. How do you correct this?

ADIRS panel - If the IR 1 FAULT flashing light comes on:

In case of ADR 2 failure:

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

ILS 1 and ILS 2 are available on:

In normal operation, the NAVAIDS are tuned:

The information produced by the ADIRUs:

In case of both FMGECs failure, ILS may be tuned on:

In flight, an IR selector set on ATT, may we use again the NAV function?

The ADIRU provides navigation information:

When the NAV key is on and the flight crew presses one of these STBY NAV keys, the ACTIVE window displays the frequency/channel to which that receiver is tuned. The green monitor light on the selected key comes on, and the one on the previously selected STBY NAV or COM key goes out.

The loudspeaker announces 'RETARD':

IR 1 sends inertial data to captain instruments and IR 2 to F/O instruments. In case of IR 1 or IR 2 failure:

The reference altitude for callouts is always the radio height for both precision and non precision approaches.

ADR 1 sends aerodynamic data to CAPT instruments and ADR 2 to F/O instruments. In case of ADR 1 or ADR 2 failure:

The ADIRU 3 receives information from:

The Air Data and Inertial Reference System (ADIRS) supplies temperature, anemometric, barometric and inertial parameters to the EFIS system (PFD and ND) and to other user systems (FMGEC, FADEC, PRIM, SEC, FWC, SFCC, ATC, GPWS, etc.).