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

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 1 minute.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 7 minutes.

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

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

Used to fast align an IR in the air only.

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

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

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

Rose NAV or ARC.

Rose NAV or VOR.

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

All modes except Plan.

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

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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The takeoff bias is:

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Below FL250.

Above FL250.

Above FL200.

Below FL200.

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

0.3 NM.

1 NM.

0.5 NM.

3 NM.

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

Static port data.

GPS data.

AOA vane data.

Pitot probe data.

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How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

2 / 28

4 / 24

4 / 28

2 / 24

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

Static port data.

AOA vane data.

Pitot probe data.

GPS data.

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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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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

IRs (Inertial Reference).

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

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

2 NM.

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

0.5 NM.

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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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 5 seconds

ATT within 10 second.

NAV within 5 seconds.

NAV within 10 seconds.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

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

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

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How many ADMs are there?

Four.

Eight.

Six.

Two.

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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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With a single RA failure:

Both PFDs share a single RA.

Auto callouts are lost.

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

All statements are correct.

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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 ISIS uses:

Its own set of 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.

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

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

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

CM1’s TAT.

CM1’s Static Port.

CM1’s pitot.

CM1’s AOA.

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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 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.

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

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

False.

True.

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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

During second engine start.

During first engine start.

At AC electrical power up.

When the gear is selected down.

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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.

False.

True.

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

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

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

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

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

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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?

Anytime prior to takeoff.

The following calendar day.

Prior to entering the preflight data.

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

0.3 NM.

3 NM.

0.5 NM.

1 NM.

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The ISIS is connected to:

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

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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:

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

NAV, ATT, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

ON, STBY, OFF.

NAV, STBY, OFF.

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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

FMGC.

MCDU and ADIRU.

MCDU.

ADIRU.

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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 speed is sensed at more than 10 kt.

This A/P will disengage when taxi starts.

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

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

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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 batteries are supplying all ADIRUs.

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.

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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 BUSS (Back Up Speed Scale) is always reversible.

False.

True.

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 1 + 2.

ADIRU 3 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 1 only.

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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

MCDU.

FCU.

Thrust Levers.

All statements are correct.

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

Two (all active).

Two (one active, one backup).

Three (two active, one back up).

Three (all active).

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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

210 kt.

Green dot.

Best rate of climb speed.

250 kt.

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

GPS corrected by IRS

IRS data only.

GPS data only.

IRS corrected by GPS.

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

True

False

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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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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

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

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

GPS 2

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

GPS 1

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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.

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.

Alignment is not available.

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

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

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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.

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

IRS/ILS/DME positioning.

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

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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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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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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

True.

False.

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

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+3 FAULT/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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What data do the ADRs (Air Data Reference) directly gather?

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude.

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

Airspeed/Mach, temperature, barometric altitude, AOA.

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Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

The takeoff bias is:

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

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

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

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

What are the different types of flight guidance?

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

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

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

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

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

How many ADMs are there?

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

With a single RA failure:

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 ISIS uses:

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

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

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

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

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.

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

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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

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

The ISIS is connected to:

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

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

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

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

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

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

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

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

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

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

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

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

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

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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

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

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

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

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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

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