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Q

When would a takeoff shift be entered into the PERF TO page?

A

When departing from a runway intersection

1
Q

How does the crew confirm that the data contained in the FMGC database is valid?

A

Check the database validity period on the aircraft status page

2
Q

If NAV is engaged and the aircraft flies into a flight plan discontinuity, what will occur?

A

NAV will disengage and the aircraft will revert to HDG/TRK mode

3
Q

Box prompts in the MCDU indicate what?

A

Data entry is required for minimum FMGS operation

4
Q

Dashes on the MCDU indicate what?

A

Data is being calculated by the FMGC

5
Q

If inflight we lost both FMGCs due to internal failure, could we still navigate and complete our flight?

A

Yes, by using the RMP. Lift the guard and depress the NAV switch and you can dial appropriate frequencies

6
Q

What is the difference between OPT vs REC MAX?

A

OPT is based on present GW, temperature and cost index; best economy based on compromise between fuel and time savings. REC MAX is based on GW and ISA deviation, provides 1.3g load protection.

7
Q

Inflight with the autopilot engaged, will movement of the pitch trim wheel cause the autopilot to disengage?

A

Yes

8
Q

What occurs when the altitude knob on the FCU is pulled?

A

OPEN CLIMB or OPEN DESCENT engages

9
Q

What is the function of the LOC pb?

A

The autopilot and/or the flight director is armed to capture the localizer

10
Q

Once the APPR is armed but not captured, provide an example of what methods may be used to disarm it

A

As long as the aircraft is above 400 feet RA, we can disarm the APPR by:

  • Pressing the APPR pushbutton second time
  • Pressing the LOC pushbutton
  • Arm NAV by pressing the HDG/TRK knob on the FCU
  • Both A/Ps disengage
  • Engage G/A mode
11
Q

If I were hand flying the precision approach without the aid of the FD or AP, would I still push the APPR pushbutton to arm the approach?

A

No

12
Q

Name some examples when the autopilot will disengage

A

Takeover switch is pressed; the sidestick is moved beyond the load threshold; the other AP is engaged, except when LOC G/S modes are engaged; to thrust levers are set to TOGA on the ground; at DA -50 feet with APP engaged on a RNAV; moving THS wheel

13
Q

When can the second autopilot be engaged?

A

After selecting APPR during an ILS approach

14
Q

Do any procedures require the use of the EXPED button?

A

No

15
Q

What action with the pilot take to use SELECTED SPEED?

A

Pull the SPD/MACH selector

16
Q

If the pilot desired an immediate level off, what action should be taken?

A

Push the V/S selector knob

17
Q

Is V/S “0” altitude hold?

A

No

18
Q

This altitude alerting automatically inhibited with the autopilot on?

A

Yes

19
Q

Must the flight director be on for the windshear function of the FAC’s to operate normally?

A

No, the windshear function of the FAC’s is independent of the flight director on/off switch

20
Q

What does the APPR pushbutton do?

A

This arms the FD and/or AP to capture the glideslope and localizer or non-precision approach guidance