A320 Tech Quiz #1

29th January 2025

Jan 29, 2025

Welcome to the first edition of our 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.

Instructions:

Test yourself to see how well you know the A320 systems and procedures.
Record your answer to each question and post your score in the comment section.

Questions:

Question 1.

What does a FAULT light on the battery pushbuttons on the overhead panel indicate?

A. Charging is outside of limits or is increasing at an abnormal rate

B. The batteries are < 25.5 V

C. DC BAT BUS can no longer charge the batteries

D. The aircraft is operating on batteries-only

Question 2.

What is TMAXFLEX for an A320 CEO?

A. ISA+52°C

B. ISA+53°C

C. ISA+54°C

D. ISA+55°C

Question 3.

How many lavatory smoke detectors are there?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 3

D. 4

Question 4.

What yaw functions are the FACs specifically responsible for?

A. The yaw damper

B. The rudder trim and travel limiter

C. The automatic turn coordination

D. All of the above

Question 5.

What computer provides spoiler position to the FACs?

A. ELAC 1

B. SEC 1

C. SEC 2

D. SEC 3

Question 6.

On an A321, when one wing tank is below 1,500 kg, what message is triggered?

A. FUEL LO LVL DET - ECAM Caution

B. CTR TNK FEEDG - ECAM Memo

C. FOB BELOW 3T - ECAM Memo

D. FUEL WING TNK LO LVL - ECAM Caution

Question 7.

All three hydraulic systems have accumulators that maintain pressure during high surge demands:

A. True

B. False

Question 8.

What is the landing gear indicator panel controlled by?

A. Whichever LGCIU is in control at the time

B. LGCIU 1 only

C. LGCIU 2 only

D. Both LGCIU 1 and LGCIU 2, which must verify with each other

Question 9.

What pitch demand does FLARE mode provide?

A. Direct stick to elevator demand

B. Load Factor demand

C. Pitch Rate demand

D. Direct stick to elevator demand with some Load Factor and Pitch Rate damping

Question 10.

How many Basic GPWS modes are there?

A. 3

B. 4

C. 5

D. 6

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Charging is outside of limits or is increasing at an abnormal rate
ISA+53°C
1
All of the above
SEC 1
FOB BELOW 3T - ECAM Memo
True
LGCIU 1 only
Direct stick to elevator demand with some Load Factor and Pitch Rate damping
5

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