Welcome to this month’s A320 Tech Quiz! Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been flying the A320 for years, this quiz will challenge your knowledge and help you sharpen your skills on the fundamentals of the Airbus A320.
Questions:
Question 1.
In flight, if the Engine Interface Unit (EIU) for Engine 1 completely fails, which of the following accurately describes the operational impact on Engine 1?
A. The engine shuts down automatically due to a loss of airframe data
B. The engine continues to operate normally, but the thrust rating limit defaults to MCT
C. The engine continues to operate, but Autothrust, idle control (defaults to approach idle), and thrust reverser 1 are lost
D. The engine reverts to a degraded N1 mode and the thrust lever must be manually moved to the idle stop
Question 2.
During an avionics smoke event, both the BLOWER and EXTRACT pushbuttons are set to OVRD. In this specific configuration, how is the avionics compartment ventilated?
A. Both the blower and extract fans run to purge the smoke overboard.
B. The blower fan stops, the extract fan continues to run, and air from the air conditioning system cools the avionics, exhausting overboard
C. The blower fan runs, the extract fan stops, and smoke is routed to the cargo underfloor
D. Both fans stop, and the system relies entirely on the cabin pressure differential to extract smoke
