3. Communications

Question 1

What is the purpose of the RMPs?

Accepted Answer

Give the flight crew control of all VHF and HF radio communication systems, and to provide back up to the FMGCs for controlling radio navigation systems

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VHF and HF radio communication systems only

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Provide radio navigation systems only

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Automatically tune navaids as required by the flight plan

Question 2

In normal operation, RMP 1 is dedicated to:

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VHF 1 and HF1

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HF 1 and HF 2

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VHF 2

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HF 2

Question 3

If RMP 1 fails:

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the remaining RMPs control all VHF or HF transceivers

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whole system is inoperative

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VHF2 and HF 2 frequencies cannot be controlled

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only VHF 2 frequencies cannot be controlled

Question 4

The ON/OFF switch on the RMP controls

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Power supply to the RMP

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The STBY NAV function of the RMP

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The HF function of the RMP

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Activates the beat frequency oscillator

Question 5

If you select VHF 2 on RMP 1 the white SEL light illuminates on

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RMP 1 & RMP 2

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RMP1, RMP 2 & RMP 3

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RMP 1 only

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RMP 2 only

Question 6

When would a green AM light illuminate on RMP 1?

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if AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 1 and AM

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would not illuminate

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if crew has selected HF1 and single side band mode

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if AM mode is required and crew has selected HF 2 and AM

Question 7

A VOR is tuned on RMP 1 using the STBY NAV function. Can this selection be seen on the MCDU RAD NAV page?

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no - information on RAD NAV page is not available when the NAV pb on RMP is pressed

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yes - information on RAD NAV page is always available

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no - it is not possible to tune a VOR using STBY NAV function

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yes - MCDU RAD NAV page shows VORs tuned using STBY NAV function

Question 8

Is it possible to tune a navaid with the STBY NAV function on RMP 3?

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no - STBY NAV function is not available on RMP 3

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yes

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no - RMP 3 is not available for crew use

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yes - but only on the ground

Question 9

How can a navaid tuned through the STBY NAV on RMP 1 or 2 be identified?

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The ident appears on the ND and by pressing out the corresponding reception knob on the ACP

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The ident appears on the upper ECAM display

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You cannot identify navaids tuned through STBY NAV

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By pressing a line select key on the MCDU

Question 10

Can you select VOR 2 using the STBY NAV function on RMP 1?

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No - with STBY NAV function VOR 1 can only be selected on RMP 1

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Yes - RMP 1 can control all radios in STBY NAV

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Yes - by selecting VOR 2 key on RMP 1

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No - VOR 2 cannot be tuned through STBY NAV function

Question 11

If VHF 1 is selected on RMP 2, the SEL light illuminates white on

Accepted Answer

On RMP 1 & 2

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On RMP 2 only

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On RMP 1 only

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On RMP 1, 2 & 3

Question 12

If RMP 1 fails

Accepted Answer

Switch off RMP 1 and use remaining RMPs

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Put AUDIO SWITCHING selector on overhead panel to CAPT 3

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HF is not available

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STBY NAV function is not available

Question 13

In the event of both FMGCs failing how can navaids be tuned

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By using RMP 1 & 2

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By using RMP 1 only

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By using RMP 1, 2 & 3

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navaids can only be tuned through the MCDU RAD NAV page

Question 14

If the NAV key on the RMP 2 has been pressed to select STBY NAV

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Selection of the NAV key does not affect the selection of communication radios and their frequencies

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VHF function is lost on the RMP 2

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VHF reception is lost on ACP 2

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VHF is still available but only the last selected frequency can be used as long as NAV is pressed

Question 15

If an RMP fails

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The selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP

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The selected receiver is controlled by RMP 1

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The frequency displays appear

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The green VHF or HF lights go on

Question 16

When a SELCAL is received on VHF 2

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CALL flashes in amber on the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

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Three green bars come on in the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

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White SELCAL appears on the VHF 2 transmission key and the VHF 2 reception knob illuminates white

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SELCAL flashes in amber on the VHF 2 transmission key and a buzzer sounds

Question 17

With the MECH transmission key on the Audio Control Panel (ACP) pressed

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The flight interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch or the side stick radio selector

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The cabin interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch

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You can speak to the ground mechanic via the handset

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The mechanic will hear the external horn sound

Question 18

How could you receive ATIS information from a VOR

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Pressing and releasing out the VOR reception knob and selecting the ON VOICE key on the ACP

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Pressing the ON VOICE key on the ACP

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Voice facility is not available through the ACP

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Pressing the ATIS button on the Captain’s ACP

Question 19

How do you cancel the ON VOICE green light?

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by depressing the on voice p/b

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by pressing in the VOR reception knob

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by pressing in the ATIS button on the Captain’s ACP

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by pressing the RESET key

Question 20

What is the function of the RESET p/b on the ACP?

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To extinguish the CALL, MECH or ATT amber lights if illuminated

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To restart system operation

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To cancel previous transmission key selection

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to cancel previous reception knob selections

Question 21

when CAPT 3 is selected on AUDIO SWITCHING panel on the overhead panel

Accepted Answer

The Captain uses his acoustic equipment and the third occupant’s ACP

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The third occupant uses the Captain’s equipment

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The Captain uses the third occupant’s headset

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The Captain uses the third occupant’s headset and ACP

Question 22

The aircraft interphone systems allow the flight crew members to communicate with

Accepted Answer

The cabin attendants, the cockpit, and the mechanic

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Only cabin attendants

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Only the Captain

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Only the mechanic

Question 23

Can you use the cabin interphone system in flight?

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Yes - to communicate with the cabin crew

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Yes - to communicate with the other occupants of the cockpit

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No - service interphone is used only to communicate with mechanic on the ground

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No - service interphone system deactivated in flight

Question 24

Can you speak on VHF and the PA at the same time?

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Never - because when PA transmission key is pressed the previous transmission key is deselected

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Yes - by pressing RAD switch and PA key on ACP

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Yes - by using sidestick radio switch and PA key on ACP

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Yes - by using hand mike for PA and boom mike for VHF

Question 25

Which selection must be made to communicate with the ground mechanic at the engine nacelle interphone jack

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ATT transmission key pressed, CAB reception knob released out, use RAD position on ACP

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MECH transmission key pressed, INT reception knob released out, use RAD position on ACP

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ENG transmission key pressed, use INT position on ACP

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Use INT position on ACP, INT reception knob released out, and no transmission key necessary

Question 26

On the overhead panel with the CAPT & PURS/CAPT switch in the CAPT & PURS position

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The evac alert may be activated from the cockpit or the fwd or aft attendant positions

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The evac alert may only be activated from the cockpit

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The evac alert may be activated from any cabin crew station

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The evac alert may be activated from the cockpit and any cabin crew position

Question 27

CVR is energised

Accepted Answer

All the above are correct

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GND CTL p/b is pressed ON

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On the ground during first 5 minutes after energization of the aircraft electrical network or with one engine running

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In flight

Question 28

The CVR recording can be erased by

Accepted Answer

pressing the CVR ERASE p/b for 2 seconds when aircraft is on the ground and the parking brake is on

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Cannot be erased except by maintenance

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Pressing the CVR ERASE p/b once

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Pressing the CVR ERASE p/b for 2 seconds in flight

Question 29

How can the CVR be tested before engine start?

Accepted Answer

Pressing the CVR GND CTL p/b ON and pressing the CVR TEST p/b with the parking brake set

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pressing the CVR GND CTL p/b ON and pressing the CVR TEST p/b

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Pressing the CVR TEST p/b with the parking brake released

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Can only be tested after engine start

Question 30

On the ground the crew can manually energise the CVR by pressing

Accepted Answer

The ground control p/b

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The CVR erase p/b

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The CVR test p/b

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It is not possible to manually energise the CVR

Question 31

If an ELT is triggered by an impact in armed mode signal transmission can be stopped by

Accepted Answer

Pressing the TEST/RESET p/b on the overhead panel

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Pressing the ELT CUTOFF p/b on the overhead panel

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Pressing the ELT shutoff p/b on the external power panel

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Transmission cannot be stopped

Question 32

With ATC (transponder) mode selector at AUTO

Accepted Answer

Selected ATC operate in flight, and on the ground with Mode S

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Selected ATC operates when FLEX or TOGA power is set for take-off

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Selected ATC operates as soon as one engine is running

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TA/RA function is automatically selected

Question 33

The ATC FAIL light illuminates on the ATC control panel on the pedestal

Accepted Answer

selected transponder has failed

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TCAS not available

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System 1 or 2 has failed

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Incorrect ATC code set

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