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

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

Selection of the correct runway insures proper pressurization.

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

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

Correct! Wrong!

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

All statements are correct.

An external horn sounds

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

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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 APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

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

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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Below FL200.

Above FL250.

Above FL200.

Below FL250.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

ADRs (Air Data Reference).

IRs (Inertial Reference).

Correct! Wrong!

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

ATT within 5 seconds

NAV within 10 seconds.

NAV within 5 seconds.

ATT within 10 second.

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 3 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 1 only.

ADIRU 1 + 2.

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

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

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.

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

CM1’s pitot.

CM1’s TAT.

CM1’s Static Port.

CM1’s AOA.

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

ON, STBY, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

NAV, ATT, OFF.

NAV, STBY, OFF.

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

During second engine start.

When the gear is selected down.

At AC electrical power up.

During first engine start.

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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 for 5 minutes until electrical power is restored.

Is lost until electrical power is restored.

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

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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 1 minute.

Approximately 3 minutes.

Approximately 7 minutes.

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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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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

FMGC.

MCDU and ADIRU.

MCDU.

ADIRU.

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

IRS corrected by GPS.

IRS data only.

GPS data only.

GPS corrected by IRS

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

Static port data.

GPS data.

Pitot probe data.

AOA vane data.

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

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

FMGC 2.

MMR 1+2.

FMGC 1.

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The ISIS uses:

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.

The primary 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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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

All statements are correct.

FCU.

Thrust Levers.

MCDU.

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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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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 one engine is started.

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

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

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

0.5 NM.

0.3 NM.

3 NM.

1 NM.

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

False.

True.

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

1 NM.

0.5 NM.

3 NM.

0.3 NM.

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

True.

False.

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Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).

All statements are correct.

VOR and DME.

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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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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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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

210 kt.

Green dot.

250 kt.

Best rate of climb speed.

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

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

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

Attitude, heading/track, aircraft position, acceleration.

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

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

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

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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

False.

True.

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

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

0.5 NM.

2 NM.

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

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

Two (one active, one backup).

Two (all active).

Three (all active).

Three (two active, one back up).

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

When an IRU fault is detected.

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

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

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

Anytime prior to takeoff.

Prior to entering the preflight data.

The following calendar day.

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Managed and manual.

Automatic and manual.

Managed and selected.

Slaved and managed.

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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 + 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.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

Remain on battery power until electrical power is restored.

Are lost until electrical power is restored.

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

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

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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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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

The takeoff bias is:

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

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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.

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

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

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

AOA vane data.

Static port data.

Pitot probe data.

GPS data.

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

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

GPS 2

GPS 1

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

True

False

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How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

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

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The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

Between 15 and 20 ft with or without Autothrust.

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

20 ft at all times.

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

Below Alpha prot.

Below VLS.

Below VSW.

Below Alpha Max.

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

2 / 24

2 / 28

4 / 24

4 / 28

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The ISIS is connected to:

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

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

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.

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

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How many ADMs are there?

Six.

Eight.

Four.

Two.

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With a single RA failure:

All statements are correct.

Auto callouts are lost.

Both PFDs share a single RA.

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

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Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

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

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

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 Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

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

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

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.

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

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

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

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

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

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?

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?

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

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

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

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

The ISIS uses:

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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

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.

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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.

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

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?

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

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

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

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

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?

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

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

What are the different types of flight guidance?

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

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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)?

The takeoff bias is:

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

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

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

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

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

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

The ISIS is connected to:

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

How many ADMs are there?

With a single RA failure:

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