A320 Tech Quiz #2
3rd February 2025
Welcome to this week’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.
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 happen if a TR fails?
A. The static inverter replaces the fault TR
B. The DC BUS on the faulty side is lost
C. The other TR automatically replaces the faulty one and the ESS TR supplies the DC ESS BUS
D. The emergency generator supplies DC power on the faulty side
Question 2.
How much pressure do the wing tank fuel pumps normally provide?
A. 22 psi
B. 25 psi
C. 32 psi
D. 35 psi
Question 3.
After the RAT is extended, is it possible to check its position and status?
A. No, it’s not possible
B. Yes, via the HYD SD page
C. Yes, via the ELEC SD page
D. Yes, via the blue electric pump pushbutton FAULT light
Question 4.
How many pressurisation system safety valves are there?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 5.
The red GPWS “pull-up” light remains illuminated until the aircraft gains:
A. 30 ft
B. 100 ft
C. 300 ft
D. 1,000 ft
Question 6.
When is the engagement of both autopilots possible?
A. At all times
B. When the approach phase is activated
C. When the “LOC” and “G/S” modes are armed
D. When “LAND” mode engages
Question 7.
Wing anti-ice and the APU bleed can be used together:
A. True
B. False
Question 8.
Should both FACs fail, the Rudder Travel Limiter is frozen. What must be extended to achieve the maximum rudder deflection?
A. The flaps
B. The slats
C. The landing gear
D. The speedbrakes
Question 9.
In which dual hydraulic failure scenario is the gear gravity extended?
A. G+B
B. G+Y
C. Y+B
D. All three of them
Question 10.
When does the green “DECEL” light illuminate?
A. When the autobrake is active
B. When the aircraft speed is decelerating
C. When the autobrake has achieved 70% of its desired value
D. When the autobrake has achieved 80% of its desired value
Answers:
The other TR automatically replaces the faulty one and the ESS TR supplies the DC ESS BUS
25 psi
Yes, via the HYD SD page
2
300 ft
When the “LOC” and “G/S” modes are armed
False
The slats
All three of them
When the autobrake has achieved 80% of its desired value
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