A320 Tech Quiz #3
10th 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 is the maximum continuous load of the main generators?
A. 100%
B. 101%
C. 102%
D. 103%
Question 2.
How long does the FADEC typically stayed powered for after the Engine Masters are selected OFF?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. Once N1 < 5%
D. Once N1 < 10%
Question 3.
What is the function of the Flight Control Data Concentrators (FCDCs)
A. Process data from the FACs and send it to the EIS
B. Process data from the ELACs and SECs and send it to the EIS
C. Process data from the ELACs and FACs and send it to the EIS
D. Process data from the FACs and SECs and send it to the EIS
Question 4.
Which is the following is fuel flow a function of?
A. IAS
B. TAS
C. Groundspeed
D. It is unrelated to speed
Question 5.
To prevent cavitation, what system automatically pressurises the hydraulic reservoirs?
A. The air conditioning system
B. The pneumatic system
C. The ventilation system
D. The pressurisation system
Question 6.
What logic dictates which LGCIU is in control?
A. The LGCIUs switch control after each electrical power-up
B. The LGCIUs switch control after each gear retraction
C. The LGCIUs switch control after each gear extension
D. LGCIU 1 is always in control, unless it fails
Question 7.
The autobrake may be armed with the parking brake set:
A. True
B. False
Question 8.
In Normal Law, what does the sidestick input demand in Flight Mode for pitch and roll respectively?
A. Pitch Rate and Roll Rate
B. Load Factor and Roll Rate
C. Pitch Rate and Direct stick-to-surface
D. Load Factor and Direct stick-to-surface
Question 9.
What approximate temperature does the pre-cooler cool engine bleed air to?
A. 60°C
B. 120°C
C. 200°C
D. 240°C
Question 10.
For aircraft equipped with ADS-B OUT capability, which of following statements is true?
A. Mode C transponders continuously transmit surveillance data
B. Mode S transponders continuously transmit surveillance data
C. Mode C transponders transmit surveillance data upon request
D. Mode S transponders transmit surveillance data upon request
Answers:
100%
5 minutes
Process data from the ELACs and SECs and send it to the EIS
IAS
The pneumatic system
The LGCIUs switch control after each gear retraction
True
Load Factor and Roll Rate
200°C
Mode S transponders continuously transmit surveillance data
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