through the MCDU if required under what circumstances?� PHB 18.6.5. the TEST include? True. to feed the engines until approximately 1,100 lbs of fuel has been used from
Presented in a handy question-and-answer format, this practical guide to airline travel draws on the expertise of a commercial airline pilot to provide valuable information on safety, security screening, passenger health, aerodynamics, and ... runway (28L). engine thrust output, the APU can be used to pressurize the aircraft during
A319/320: Flow reverts to HI regardless
provides ECAM cautions; however, it does not automatically interrupt the
DA. If the pilot flying wanted to use managed
The ECAM will issue appropriate messages if any
Sample Oral Questions. Rate of Descent - By 1,000 feet AFE, the descent
As Level D machines, being the highest standard, they are eligible for . Photo: Venkat Mangudi via Wikimedia Commons Air India A320 encounters severe turbulence. 18. The wing tank
operation. are ARMED), or, Reverse thrust is selected on at least one engine with
When the seat belt sign is turned off, a flight
temporarily on the applicable ND by pressing and holding the applicable system
60. a flight deck crewmember to provide them with the TEST information. high flow (40% more than ECON flow) regardless of selector position during
Use the full capability of auto flight and
The following is an extract from the A380-800 Wake Vortex Guidance : The Airbus A380-800, with a maximum take-off mass in the order of 560 000 kg, is the largest passenger aircraft ever to enter into revenue service. crewmember turns the FASTEN SEAT BELT sign off, a flight deck crewmember
IDG cooling is accomplished by fuel. at cruising altitude they seem to behave like any othert aircraft. When configuring for approach and landing, how is the max speed
A319/320: Normal fuel feed
takeoff or during ILS approach, the flight crew should:��� PHB 21-171, If the message occurs at takeoff initiation or in
pilot find this procedure?� PHB 3b.2.1, PHB Chapter 3b � Supplemental Normal Procedures, 64. If turbulence is unavoidable . When entering an area of known turbulence the cabin crew will be advised via an interphone call, a PA will be made to the passengers and the seat belts selected on. locking. on the ECAM page and also indicated via an ECAM memo. flap configuration(s):�� PHB 12.1.3. As part of the modernisation program started in 2006, Airbus has been working on the A320E (Enhanced) of which the New Engine Option is the last step. quarts, 1. systems and sources and transmits appropriate thrust demands to the FADEC. Airbus posted revenues of EUR70.5 billion for 2019, up almost 11 percent . full, the recirculated fuel overflows to the inner cell. The Airbus A220, A320, A350, & A380 . present. flightdeck; communication will be via interphone. which is discharged by pressing the AGENT DISCH pb on the APU FIRE panel. Found inside – Page 153Do we know anything about the turbulence in the atmosphere at those locations ? ... Recently certified the Airbus A320 with active flight controls , completely reevaluated the structural criteria , and for the first time allowed for a ... It will collect flight data of aircraft in the region of Southeast Asia (Thailand and Vietnam). To test the EGPWS, push the GPWS � G/S pb. It increases idle speed for bleed demands, high engine or IDG
the applicable wing tank(s); at which time the center tank pumps resume
PHB 2.8.1, 13. departure (e.g., PIT 28LX)�� FOM 9.4.6. landing, partial spoiler extension occurs when: This partial spoiler extension (by decreasing
SD (Lower Display) Unit Failure or One Display
Full Ground Spoiler Extension � The spoilers
�TOGA LK� in green surrounded by a flashing amber box
the transfer valve is open, fuel from the wing tank pumps flows through the jet
The engine generators have priority over external power. Found inside – Page 1012The NextGen - Wake Turbulence program supports the Department of ... needed for the Airbus A320 - Neo and Boeing 737 - Max series of aircraft . taxi the aircraft when the captain is busy (T or F). Found inside – Page 216... in an Airbus A320 fixed-base simulator at the Institute of Flight Guidance, ... (TCO and SPO) and scenario (baseline, turbulence, and abnormal). fuel and the left or right wing tank has less than 11,000 lbs. standard phraseology is required. If a fault is detected by the SEC or if
the other at or near idle, and, One main landing gear strut is compressed, Both thrust levers are at idle (if the ground spoilers
Each of these detents represents an upper thrust limit. 32. The recommended wording is:�� FOM 7.20, 96. 34. Found inside... company needed to do if it was to hold off Airbus in the commercial market. ... in single-aisle planes to the wider and more comfortable Airbus A320. In flight, if only one generator is supplying the entire
Ignition
The sensing elements are located in the
73. 10. A Smoke
What is your ILS approach capability? FADEC will:��� PHB 16.1.6. the DC BAT BUS? on the FMA and in amber on the engine warning display as long as alpha
Last week, the FAA said the Airbus A340 could have problems handling turbulence in low-level winds, a claim denied by the company. of the gear collars is missing, he/she should: PHB 3.4.1. mechanical connection between the levers and the engines. the thrust levers are in the CL detent (MCT detent with one engine out) and: The thrust is locked or frozen at its level prior
Braking capability is the same as normal brakes, except for autobraking. 89. of the blinker, the regulator supply, system sealing downstream of the valve,
disconnect the autothrust. flight deck to communicate directly with a MedLink physician?� FOM 7.16.3, FOB 10-1. Found inside – Page 109H.G. Davies, Sound from turbulent-boundary-layer-excited panels. ... A. Klabes, Simulation of wall pressure fluctuations on Airbus-A320 fuselage in cruise ... to holding speed (green dot) immediately. 16. transfer from the ACTs to the center tank is made by pressurizing the ACT,
automation by reverting to the basic mode. Airport overviews from the air or ground, Tails and Winglets collars/pins are removed from the landing gear. A319/320: When would the crew select the LO position on the
The IDG oil is cooled by a fuel/oil heat exchanger. After parking at the gate,
ensuring open communications regarding the operation. flashes every 5 seconds. OFF?�
Currently, China's domestic market is dominated by narrowbodies like the 737 and A320, with fewer regional jets in action. Views from inside the cockpit, Aircraft Cabins . consider how it may affect your flight path. batteries supply power to these buses. detents. source. In which data was collected for 40 flights to forecast the occurrence of air turbulence in 3 status consist of non-turbulence, the rapid decrease and increase the altitude is . Ownership records for the Airbus A320 showed China Eastern Airlines flew the plane from 2004 until 2014. 60. takeoff (SRS indicated)? Photos taken by airborne photographers of airborne aircraft, Special Paint Schemes exceed 3mm (approximately 1/8 inch). Checklist, the crew should wait until the APU flap is fully closed. As I wasn't exactly in a position to criticize (being a freeloader and all), I kept my mouth shut and quietly pondered existence and my place in it. accumulator can provide at least seven full brake applications. Airbus EADSY, -0.36% AIR, +0.07% shares were trading 6.28% higher at €103.82 on Thursday in Paris. automatically selected?�� PHB 11.3.5. This
gusts) for CAT II/III approaches: Limiting tailwind component for takeoff and
During alternate braking, the antiskid becomes inoperative: If the antiskid is not available, braking is
When cleared for an ILS approach, while still a considerable
Found insideFriction drag can be reduced by manipulation of the turbulence structure within the ... This figure has been verified by flight tests with an Airbus A320 ... illuminates, and ECAM caution appears when center tank has more than 550 lbs of
4. Air safety incidents for Airbus A320-200N. Beautiful shots taken while the sun is below the horizon, Accidents valid passport on all flights (T or F)��
Although Doppler cannot detect clear air turbulence, it can detect turbulence in the presence of rain . Maximum 90 degree crosswind component
takeoff or during ILS approach, the flight crew should: RNAV approach: GO AROUND or fly visual if visual
66. The APU is equipped with two identical detection
so will damage the IDG. know that the average windshear lasts only ___ minutes.��� FOM 10.6.3. The rate of descent and flight parameters
In order to standardize communication during manual flight,
The ground spoilers are ARMED by raising the
compartment, the associated isolation valves close and the extraction fan
with another source supplying the system. In this video two volunteer pilots will try to explain and show how to perform crosswind take-off and landing . PHB 12.2.4. About 2 minutes after APU AVAIL light
lift), eases compression of the second main landing gear strut, and
The transfer valve reopens the
can be reset with a pb; however, for some systems the only way to interrupt the
A319/320/321? To recap, on August 7 when flying from Istanbul to Baku, Azerbaijan Airlines' Airbus A320 ran into severe turbulence in the sky over Turkey. In this case,
operate in AUTO?� PHB 9.1.7. We recently updated our forum to provide you with a better experience and security. In order to expedite taxi, it is permissible for the F/O to
should exercise caution not to allow simultaneous introduction of external air
If the airplane is not properly configured
The second concerns an A320. Fueling is normally accomplished
An amber = shows the VFE corresponding
If the crew
Accomplish this check in a slow and deliberate manner (T or F) PHB
than that of the main generators. center tank high sensor is dry for ten minutes. FMS whenever possible. April 1, 2001 (Updated 11/06/01) Note: Click on Download Guides, 100 Questions, to download this file in Word or Adobe Acrobat Reader format. Engine continuous ignition is automatically provided when ENG 1
The RAIN RPLNT pb is inhibited on the ground
Can this IDG be reconnected in flight? regardless of the positions of the thrust levers. The
PHB 3a.1.2. In dealing with windshear or potential windshear, you should
where a crew change does not occur, one flight crew member must ensure the
A slide arming lever connects the slide to the floor brackets
aircraft, will the EXT PWR pb remain on after engine start? during manual flight what will occur? Medical practitioners will not be admitted to the
override pilot selected pack flow (NORM/ECON) or, it may increase APU speed or
During flight, the number 2 autopilot failed. 70. (with the MODE selector in NORM) when: Continuous ignition may be selected manually by
escape slides armed will ___ ? If
rate is transitioning to no greater than 1,000 fpm. 8. ON, Nosewheel steering in the towing position, GPWS FAULT light illuminates on the overhead panel, The soft �GLIDE SLOPE� aural warning sounds, The �PULL UP� aural warning sounds (once), The terrain self-test pattern is displayed on both ND�s. Reactive Windshear system: When a FAC detects
icon appears on the ND. layer does not extend outside of the fuel tank area, and thickness does not
QRH OD-4, 87. If the door is opened from the inside while the
As
temperatures, and approach configuration. and reverse thrust; and provides start sequencing. FOM 4.4.14, 3. the TPS Departure Plan (e.g., actual weight of aircraft, actual passenger load,
Tail and Winglet closeups with beautiful airline logos. The wing tanks can also be refueled
During automatic start interruption, the
The PTU
Select WING ANTI ICE ON after thrust reduction
delivers normal flow (20% more than ECON flow). In this manual, you as a pilot, will learn about main flight concepts and how the A320 works during normal and abnormal operations. This is not a technical manual about systems, it's a manual about of flight philo- sophy. 35. Found inside – Page 10Figure 9 shows the vortex induced downwash for light turbulence and figure 10 for heavy turbulence conditions , generated with the Airbus A320 data . Light turbulence is more critical , because the strength of the wake vortex decreases ... altitude limits for the APU generator and the APU bleed air? power is applied: 37. Technical pilot (Airbus A320) for Swiss Airlines and military pilot (Captain, Super Puma) for the Swiss Air Force. PHB 5.20.1, 65. right brake pressure, as well as accumulator pressure. electrical power available, what occurs? ATC facility, you should know that this alert is nearly 100% accurate (T or
flap configuration(s): An elevator (L or R) has failed (only spoilers 3 and 4
500 feet (VMC), the aircraft is: Execute a go-around when the rate of descent is
NTSB Factual Report. slide is armed, the door is pneumatically assisted and the slide will inflate
Found inside – Page 61Fatigue can undermine concentration , and in areas of high turbulence , pilots must constantly be at the controls ; a good ... it's very fatiguing to be in turbulence for a long period of time , " says Terry McVenes , an Airbus A320 ... a flight deck crewmember to provide them with the TEST information. F).��� FOM 10.6.3. sequence, makes all aural warnings sound. altitude. What is the maximum flap extension speed for the Airbus A320 Flaps Full. Do not exceed 30 knots on straight tracks and
What do you mean you dont have any bourbon? If the crew
exceeding the start limit(s) and will initiate a new start sequence. supply to the processor for a short time (approx 10 seconds). does it automatically deploy? Worst consequence was a wingtip damage during a gusty crosswind landing. OFF � To be used for bare and dry runways where landing
anti-icing is not permitted. Opening the door from outside disarms the door and slide. ADS-B out. detents: Each of these positions represents an upper
When would HI be selected?�� PHB 3.4.1. PHB 7.1.10, 10. Each
the underside of the wings? The fuel transfer
All other buses continue to be powered by their
displacement is held for sufficient time for full control surface travel to be
The worst turbulence that I've ever experienced was flying on an A343 over the Aleutian Islands. If green hydraulic pressure is insufficient, the
What is the caution about activating the DITCHING pb on the ground
conditioning, pack controllers select high flow (A319/320) or normal flow
is activated and the other serves as a backup unless ignition is insufficient. Both military and civil versions, Blimps / Airships RESET/TEST control slide � The crew member
well as any new crewmember(s) added during the trip (T or F), Statement
The extended version is the A321 at 23 feet longer. bleed air for air conditioning or engine start. and batteries charging. automatically tested during second engine start), Cargo doors are operated and for 40 seconds after the
illumination of the MASTER WARN and CARGO SMOKE light on the CARGO SMOKE panel. pitch trim to zero as the pitch attitude becomes less than 2.5 degrees. If the published MDA on an ASR approach is not a multiple of
How do you initiate the evacuation command?�� QRH 19. On the Airbus, you would depress the
During automatic start interruption, the
The rate of descent and flight parameters
pump and creates suction. I couldnt say for sure but by far the smoothest ride I have ever had was on an A340, Aircraft flown: a300/10/20/21/30/40, b727/37/47/57/67/, DC9, MD80-90, l1011, f50, atr42/72, shorts360, pc12. Visit the Skies Facebook page to share your thoughts on the Boeing versus Airbus debate!. My past and future travels - http://www.ba97.com/ba97/calendar/report.asp?handle=ycp81. the center tank is empty. brakes, and when are they available? During flight, when the flight deck
The system has its own alternator rendering it
But what is happening during such operations in the cockpit? Concerning the A32X family, I had avery interestng talk with a F/A who told me that the A319 and the A320 were better in turbulence than A318/A321: indeed, the A321 is too long and the A318 is too short. B757 Captain reported a momentary flap overspeed resulted following an encounter with a Alitalia A320 getting ready for landing with some turbulence at Rome Fiumicino Airport after a 3.45 hour flight from Tel Aviv on my way to Boston In order to enable the aircraft logic, the LDA
81. and deploy automatically. 25. The story of that journey, told in I Have Control, is a personal one but is also part of the wider story of airline development. PACK FLOW selector? The flight crew may only modify VAPP
Using the Takeoff Performance System (TPS) Departure Plan, how
Recently rode shotgun on an A320 with a crew (read: captain whose FO didn't question him) that seemed to think accelerating through building cumulonimbus clouds and the accompanying moderate turbulence was a good idea. There are over 9,000 Airbus A320 Family member aircraft still in active service. value. Opening a cabin entry/service door from the outside with the
Ground spoiler retraction occurs when the thrust levers are
minutes, do not start the APU during arrival. WEATHER RADAR OPERATION - The Weather Radar provides normal weather radar operation plus Doppler detection of turbulence by measuring the velocity of rain droplets moving parallel to the airplane flight path. 39. Under what circumstances
Speedbrake extension is inhibited in which
Exterior Intermediate Inspection � at each intermediate stop
What is your ILS approach capability?�
only available in which flap configuration? In order to notify the flight attendants of an emergency, the
A fueling/defueling point and refueling control
distance is not a factor, LO � To be used when moderate deceleration is required, MED � to be used for contaminated runways or when
RE: Which Aircraft Suppresses Turbulence The Most? If the pilot activates the RAT, during flight
windshears. Crosswind take-off and landing with an Airbus A320: 38 knots gusting with turbulence. 15. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control
To reduce workload and improve safety, use the full capability
A319/320/321?�� PHB 2.2.2, 35. floor conditions are met. can you determine the value to insert in TO SHIFT field for an intersection
sequencing. alerts the flight attendants the sterile flight deck (NO PED sign) will occur
override pilot selected pack flow (NORM/ECON) or, it may increase APU speed or
95. Maybe with CAT where the turbulence's vertical momentum is less important, wing loading is less of a factor than wing/pylon flex? the oxygen mask has been used cuts off the oxygen mask microphone. Request
and � dot respectively is ___ / ___. With the MODE SEL pb in MAN, the center tank
PHB 12.1.2. selected ON, allows the pilot to close all exterior openings below the
What are the maximum flaps/slats extended
Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) be positioned?��
to the next flap lever position. it also supported the automatic LAF turbulence-handling system. During the FLIGHT CONTROLS check, ensure full sidestick
in Normal Law? If on the ground, with low pressure conditioned
manual mode or the maximum thrust limit in automatic mode. warning system remains operational with the other loop. This
PHB 2.13.3 & 2.3.1, 75. automatically selected? Most passengers dislike turbulence; it is uncomfortable and is the main source of anxiety for nervous flyers (and non-fatal injuries). 36. engine generators are supplying the aircraft. altitude limits for the APU generator and the APU bleed air?��� PHB 16.3.1. 1. and 2 Voltage � Check >= 25.5V, The ADIRU and AVNCS light illuminates blue on the
In the A319/320, the aft
lost to the CRTs. detection by FAC and stall warning aural messages. True.�
takeoff. Most computers
with the other detector. The thrust lock function prevents thrust
23. In addition, a flight crew member must check: Doors
The crew must select the CTR TK PUMP pbs OFF when
Presents information on flight operations in aircraft with the latest "glass cockpit" advanced avionics systems, covering such topics as automated flight control, area navigation, weather data systems, and primary flight display failures. Dallas, TX - Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) This is a Premium Seat, but it does not recline and the center arm rest can not be moved out of the way. Dear gentlemen, In my current outfit we fly the A320 and most of our CPT push the Mach/Speed pushbutton when we face turbulence conditions when flying in cruise. True. Found insideFeaturing an index, an appendix, a glossary, full-color photos, and illustrations, the Instrument Procedures Handbook is a valuable training aid and reference for pilots, instructors, and flight students, and the most authoritative book on ... (Photo: AP) PARIS: Airbus flew back into profit in the first three months of the current year as cost-cutting .