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Airbus A320 B1.1: V2500-A5 Engine, Fuel and FADEC (ATA 70–80)Type training questions & answers

Engine design and mounts, fuel and heat management, FADEC architecture, EIU, ignition and starting.

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Sample V2500-A5 Engine, Fuel and FADEC questions with answers

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  1. 1.What type of engine is the V2500-A5 on the A319, A320 and A321?

    • A.Turboprop with a reduction gearbox
    • B.Single-spool turbojet with afterburner
    • C.Two-spool high bypass turbofan
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    Correct answer: C. Two-spool high bypass turbofan

    The IAE V2500-A5 is a two-spool, axial flow, high bypass ratio turbofan. It does not power the A318.

  2. 2.How is the V2500-A5 thrust rating changed between versions?

    • A.A programming plug on the EEC
    • B.By changing the fan blades
    • C.By changing the fuel nozzles
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    Correct answer: A. A programming plug on the EEC

    All engines are basically the same. The EEC programming plug sets the thrust rating.

  3. 3.How is the A320 reverser selected in the cockpit?

    • A.Pushing the throttle fully forward
    • B.Lifting the throttle latching levers
    • C.A reverse pushbutton on the glareshield
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    Correct answer: B. Lifting the throttle latching levers

    The crew lifts the latching levers on the throttles to command reverse. The EEC and EIU both receive the command.

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