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

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

False.

True.

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

True.

False.

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The ISIS is connected to:

DC BUS 2 and HOT BUS 1

DC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 1.

AC BUS 1 and HOT BUS 2.

AC ESS BUS and HOT BUS 2.

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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.

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

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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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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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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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The takeoff bias is:

Blended out over the next 30 minutes.

Blended out over the next 60 minutes.

Retained for the remainder of the flight.

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

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

True.

False.

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

Below VLS.

Below VSW.

Below Alpha prot.

Below Alpha Max.

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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 does the FMGS derive Vapp?

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

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

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

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

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The ISIS gathers inputs from:

ADIRU 1 + 2.

ADIRU 1 only.

ADIRU 1 + 3.

ADIRU 3 only.

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

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.

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

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GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

False

True

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What are the different types of flight guidance?

Managed and manual.

Managed and selected.

Automatic and manual.

Slaved and managed.

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

Prior to entering the preflight data.

The following calendar day.

Anytime prior to takeoff.

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The ISIS uses:

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.

Its own set of 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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All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

FMGC.

ADIRU.

MCDU.

MCDU and ADIRU.

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When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

Remains on battery power until electrical power is restored.

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.

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What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

250 kt.

Best rate of climb speed.

Green dot.

210 kt.

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

GPS 1 and GPS 2.

GPS 2

GPS 1

GPS 1 or GPS 2.

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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 permits the FMGC to update its position at takeoff.

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

Selection of the correct runway insures proper pressurization.

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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?

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

No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed first.

Yes.

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How many ADMs are there?

Two.

Four.

Six.

Eight.

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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.

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

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

The respective IR is lost or there is an alignment fault

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.

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

ADIRS 1 + 2 + 3

FMGC 2.

FMGC 1.

MMR 1+2.

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The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

MCDU.

Thrust Levers.

FCU.

All statements are correct.

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

IRS/DME/DME positioning.

IRS/ILS/DME positioning.

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

The VOR/DME currently tuned.

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

0.5 NM.

1 NM.

0.3 NM.

2 NM.

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With a single RA failure:

Auto callouts are lost.

All statements are correct.

APPR pushbutton cannot be used.

Both PFDs share a single RA.

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

1 NM.

3 NM.

0.5 NM.

0.3 NM.

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

NAV, ATT, OFF.

NAV, STBY, OFF.

ATT, STBY, OFF.

ON, STBY, OFF.

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

AOA vane data.

Pitot probe data.

Static port data.

GPS data.

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Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

IRs (Inertial Reference).

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

IRs.

ADRs.

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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 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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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 5 seconds.

NAV within 10 seconds.

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

CM1’s pitot.

CM1’s Static Port.

CM1’s TAT.

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 alignment has stopped as the present position data has not been entered from the FMGS.

It is an indication that there is a disagreement between the IRs and the alignment must be restarted.

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

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

4 / 28

2 / 28

4 / 24

2 / 24

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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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The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

Below FL200.

Above FL200.

Below FL250.

Above FL250.

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The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

When an IRU fault is detected.

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

Only when all IRUs are on battery power.

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When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

When the gear is selected down.

At AC electrical power up.

During second engine start.

During first engine start.

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Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

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

False.

True.

Correct! Wrong!

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

ADR 2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+3 FAULT/OFF.

ADR 1+2 FAULT/OFF.

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

IRS data only.

GPS data only.

GPS corrected by IRS

IRS corrected by GPS.

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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 10 minutes.

Approximately 1 minute.

Approximately 3 minutes.

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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

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

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

An external horn sounds

All statements are correct.

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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.

Rose VOR or Rose ILS.

All modes except Plan.

Rose NAV or ARC.

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

Pitot probe data.

Static port data.

GPS data.

AOA vane data.

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Airbus A320 – Navigation

Airbus A320 – Navigation

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:

The ISIS is connected to:

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

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.

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

The loudspeaker announces RETARD at:

The takeoff bias is:

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

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

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 does the FMGS derive Vapp?

The ISIS gathers inputs from:

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

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

GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

What are the different types of flight guidance?

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

The ISIS uses:

All navaids are normally autotuned by the:

When electrical power is lost, ADIRU 1:

What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

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

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

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?

How many ADMs are there?

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

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

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.

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

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

The flight crew interfaces with the FMGS using the:

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

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

With a single RA failure:

When electrical power is lost, ADIRUs 2 and 3:

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

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

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

Overspeed warnings are a function of the:

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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.

The Back Up Speed Scale (BUSS) is available:

The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

When are the Radio Altimeters self-tested?

Each IR receives input from both GPS simultaneously.

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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

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

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

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