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Airbus A320 B1.1: Doors (ATA 52)Type training questions & answers

Passenger and emergency exits, slide arming, cargo doors, cockpit door locking system and entrance stairs.

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  1. 1.How many passenger doors does the A320 family have?

    • A.Six doors, three on each side
    • B.Four plug-type doors, two forward, two aft
    • C.Two doors, one forward and one aft
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    Correct answer: B. Four plug-type doors, two forward, two aft

    There are two forward and two aft passenger doors, all plug-type and opening upward, outward and forward.

  2. 2.Which way do the A320 passenger doors open?

    • A.Upward, outward and forward
    • B.Inward and sideways on a track
    • C.Downward into the cabin
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    Correct answer: A. Upward, outward and forward

    They are plug-type doors that open upward, outward and forward parallel to the fuselage.

  3. 3.How is normal A320 passenger door operation powered?

    • A.Manually, with hydraulic damping
    • B.Electrically from the green system
    • C.Pneumatically from the bleed air
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    Correct answer: A. Manually, with hydraulic damping

    Normal operation is manual. The damper cylinder limits the speed of the door.

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