VX A320 Systems Questions

VX A320 Systems Questions What does the ON BAT light indicate? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - It is illuminated amber if one or more IR(s) is supplied by the aircraft battery. Also illuminates briefly during the beginning of a full alignment How long will each ADIRU stay on battery power? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-40) - ADIRS 2 and 3 will remain on battery power for 5 minutes to hold alignment until a generator can be restored. ADIRU 1 (ADIRU 3 if captain selected ATT HDG CAPT 3) will remain on battery power until generator power is restored or battery #2 fails What information is provided by the "IR" units (FAT HAAG)? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-10) - F - Flight path vector A - Airplane position T - Track H - Heading A - Attitude A - Acceleration G - Ground Speed What information is provided by the "ADR" units (BOATS)? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-10) - B - Barometric altitude O - Overspeed warnings A - AOA T - Temperatures S - Speed/Mach What does a steady white ALIGN light indicate (older panel with keypad)? (FCOM-DSC-34-10- 20) - The respective IR is in the Align mode How does the ADIRS panel indicate that an IR is in ALIGN mode? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-30) - Before any engine is started (displayed on E/WD): a. IR IN ALIGN X MN memo appears in green when at least one active IRS is being aligned When one engine is started (displayed on E/WD): a. IR IN ALIGN X MN memo appears in amber during IRS alignment b. IR NOT ALIGNED is displayed as an ECAM Caution Message if the alignment of one IRS is faulty c. IR IN ATT ALIGN appears in green during the IR alignment in Attitude Mode What does a flashing white align light mean (older panel with keypad)? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - There are three reasons that the white align lights will flash: a. There is no current position b. The position is incorrect c. The aircraft moved during alignment How is the crew alerted to the FMGS having no current position, an incorrect position or if the aircraft has moved during the alignment? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - IR IN ALIGN X MN memo pulses in green on the E/WD How do you fast align an IR? (FCOM-PRO-SUP-34, FCOM-NOR-SOP-06) - Select each ADIRS selector OFF and then back to NAV (one at a time) within 5 sec What does the IR pushbutton do on the newer AIDIRS panel? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - Inertial data output of the respective IR is disconnected What does steady illumination of the amber IR FAULT light indicate? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - A fault affects the respective IR What does flashing illumination of the amber IR FAULT light indicate? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - Attitude and heading may be recovered in ATT mode (you have lost the navigation portion) What does the amber ADR FAULT light indicate? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - A fault is detected in the Air Data Reference portion Does turning the IR Mode Rotary Switch to OFF also turn off the ADR? (FCOM-DSC-34-10- 20) - Yes Can you turn the ADR OFF and still have the IR? (FCOM-DSC-34-10-20) - Yes When is a full alignment required/quick alignment of the ADIRU required? (FCOM-PRO-NOR- SOP-06) - Full alignment of the IRS is required; a. Before the first flight of the day, or b. When there is a crew change (EXCEPTION only when Flaps 1 and temp above 30C), or c. When the GPS is not available and the NAVAIDS coverage is poor on the expected route, or d. When the GPS is not available and the expected flight time is more the 3 hours e. When any portion of the flight is conducted in Class II Navigation Describe the process for a full alignment of the ADIRU when the temperature is above 30 C. (FCOM-PRONOR- SOP-06) - To perform a complete alignment with Flaps 1 and temp above 30C: a. Confirm the aircraft area is clear with ground personnel prior to pressurizing the hydraulic system b. Once the area is clear, turn the Y ELEC Pump ON c. Raise the flaps to 0 d. Turn the Y ELEC Pump OFF e. Perform the complete ADIRS alignment f. Confirm the aircraft area is clear with ground personnel prior to pressurizing the hydraulic system g. Once the area is clear, turn the Y ELEC Pump ON h. Return the flaps to 1 if still in hot weather conditions i. Turn the Y ELEC Pump OFF What would be missing on the on the