A320 Tech Quiz #4
17th 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 amount of time the IDG guarded pushbutton can be pressed for without any additional consequences?
A. 1 second
B. 3 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. 10 seconds
Question 2.
Which hydraulic systems are associated with engine driven pumps?
A. G+B
B. G+Y
C. Y+B
D. All three systems
Question 3.
In a sidestick takeover situation, how long does it take to regain sidestick authority once the red pushbutton on the locked-out sidestick is pressed?
A. 1 second
B. 3 seconds
C. 5 seconds
D. It happens instantly
Question 4.
From which tanks is the fuel able to gravity feed from?
A. The outer wing, inner wing and centre tanks
B. The inner wing and centre tanks
C. The outer wing and inner wing tanks
D. The centre tank only
Question 5.
Given that AC power is available, when will the yellow electric pump operate?
A. After the 2nd engine is started
B. If any engine N2 < 45%
C. When the 1st Engine Master switch is selected ON
D. Whenever the yellow electric pump pushbutton is selected ON, or when the cargo door switch is activated
Question 6.
If both main landing gear assemblies are unable to extend, what approximate pitch attitude should be targeted on touchdown?
A. 2°
B. 4°
C. 6°
D. 8°
Question 7.
Flare Mode does NOT provide full elevator authority:
A. True
B. False
Question 8.
What is the preferred method of radio position updating for the FMGC?
A. VOR/DME
B. ILS/DME
C. DME/DME
D. ADF/DME
Question 9.
What happens if a single RA fails?
A. The height auto-callouts are lost
B. Both PFDs share a single RA
C. The APPR pushbutton cannot be used
D. All of the above
Question 10.
What is TCAS Proximate Intruder symbolised on the ND as?
A. A hollow diamond
B. A white diamond
C. An amber diamond
D. A white square
Answers:
3 seconds
G+Y
3 seconds
The outer wing and inner wing tanks
Whenever the yellow electric pump pushbutton is selected ON, or when the cargo door switch is activated
6°
False
DME/DME
Both PFDs share a single RA
A white diamond
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