A350 GROUND SCHOOL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Normal and alternate law pitch trim - ANSWER-Automatic BUT manually selectable
on ground with pitch trim switches
When will standby wing fuel pumps operate automatically? - ANSWER-If a main
pump does not deliver sufficient press or is switched off.
In normal ops when the centre tank is empty the stby pumps run continually.
(systems/fuel/system description/engine feed)
What is the fuel sequence after take off? - ANSWER-Centre tanks run after eng start
until flaps/slats selected for TO
Take off is wing tank to engine til slats 0 when centre tanks are commanded on
again.
Once centre tank is empty main and standby wing pumps both commanded on.
(main is already on but centre tank pump runs at a higher pressure so over powers
them)
If still have centre tank fuel when slats selected for approach will be commanded off.
What is the HYD heat exchanger cooled by? - ANSWER-Fuel
Automatic W and Eng anti ice? - ANSWER-Never
WAI amber indication on SD page when? - ANSWER-Commanded off but stays
on/Commanded on but stays off/ abnormal high or low pressure (Not in commanded
position)
Service interphone microphones? - ANSWER-All including oxy mask
Emergency exit lights in ARM position.
When power is lost what is illuminated? - ANSWER-All but Emergency slide lights
How many EPSU? (Emergency power supply units) they are the "control centre" of
the cabin emergency lights - ANSWER-8, one for each door
Cabin VS displayed where? - ANSWER-Cruise, Press and door/Oxy SD pages
What happens when one FADEC channel fails? - ANSWER-The other channel
(EEC) takes over.
(systems/engines/system description/FADEC/general architecture.)
, When do the outflow valves close in manual mode? - ANSWER-15,000ft
Picture of the PFD with the VSI shown with an amber box around it, what does this
mean? - ANSWER-V/S based on ADR's only
How and when is the FADEC powered? - ANSWER-Description in 70
ENG/SYSDESC/FADEC/GEN/ARCH
What SD page shows avionics ventilation details? - ANSWER-CAB PRESS and
COND
Which of the following is a Fail operational automatic landing system? - ANSWER-
LAND3DUAL
Where is BACKUP TRAJ shown? - ANSWER-top of the ND display
Which doors are monitored but not shown on doors SD page? - ANSWER-Internal
access doors to avionics bays
How is bulk cargo door operated and where is it located? - ANSWER-Operated
manually and is on the LHS of the aircraft.
Where does Bulk cargo ventilation come from?
Can it be heated?
From where can it be selected off? - ANSWER-Ventilation from Cabin overflow
Yes it can be heated
Can be selected off from the FD
What does a half amber box around the Capt OXY page mean? - ANSWER-
Pressure below 1150psi so review limitations
(Need 1050 if occupant on the 4th seat otherwise 750)
Fuel feel from wing tanks on TO but only for a few minutes after F0 selected then
feeds from ctr tank - ANSWER-
What is the normal position for Nav lights? - ANSWER-Position 1
Select position 2 if failed
When would you get a cabin entry door red light: - ANSWER-Engines off, slide
disarmed,
a/c on ground
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Normal and alternate law pitch trim - ANSWER-Automatic BUT manually selectable
on ground with pitch trim switches
When will standby wing fuel pumps operate automatically? - ANSWER-If a main
pump does not deliver sufficient press or is switched off.
In normal ops when the centre tank is empty the stby pumps run continually.
(systems/fuel/system description/engine feed)
What is the fuel sequence after take off? - ANSWER-Centre tanks run after eng start
until flaps/slats selected for TO
Take off is wing tank to engine til slats 0 when centre tanks are commanded on
again.
Once centre tank is empty main and standby wing pumps both commanded on.
(main is already on but centre tank pump runs at a higher pressure so over powers
them)
If still have centre tank fuel when slats selected for approach will be commanded off.
What is the HYD heat exchanger cooled by? - ANSWER-Fuel
Automatic W and Eng anti ice? - ANSWER-Never
WAI amber indication on SD page when? - ANSWER-Commanded off but stays
on/Commanded on but stays off/ abnormal high or low pressure (Not in commanded
position)
Service interphone microphones? - ANSWER-All including oxy mask
Emergency exit lights in ARM position.
When power is lost what is illuminated? - ANSWER-All but Emergency slide lights
How many EPSU? (Emergency power supply units) they are the "control centre" of
the cabin emergency lights - ANSWER-8, one for each door
Cabin VS displayed where? - ANSWER-Cruise, Press and door/Oxy SD pages
What happens when one FADEC channel fails? - ANSWER-The other channel
(EEC) takes over.
(systems/engines/system description/FADEC/general architecture.)
, When do the outflow valves close in manual mode? - ANSWER-15,000ft
Picture of the PFD with the VSI shown with an amber box around it, what does this
mean? - ANSWER-V/S based on ADR's only
How and when is the FADEC powered? - ANSWER-Description in 70
ENG/SYSDESC/FADEC/GEN/ARCH
What SD page shows avionics ventilation details? - ANSWER-CAB PRESS and
COND
Which of the following is a Fail operational automatic landing system? - ANSWER-
LAND3DUAL
Where is BACKUP TRAJ shown? - ANSWER-top of the ND display
Which doors are monitored but not shown on doors SD page? - ANSWER-Internal
access doors to avionics bays
How is bulk cargo door operated and where is it located? - ANSWER-Operated
manually and is on the LHS of the aircraft.
Where does Bulk cargo ventilation come from?
Can it be heated?
From where can it be selected off? - ANSWER-Ventilation from Cabin overflow
Yes it can be heated
Can be selected off from the FD
What does a half amber box around the Capt OXY page mean? - ANSWER-
Pressure below 1150psi so review limitations
(Need 1050 if occupant on the 4th seat otherwise 750)
Fuel feel from wing tanks on TO but only for a few minutes after F0 selected then
feeds from ctr tank - ANSWER-
What is the normal position for Nav lights? - ANSWER-Position 1
Select position 2 if failed
When would you get a cabin entry door red light: - ANSWER-Engines off, slide
disarmed,
a/c on ground
