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Airbus A320 B2: ADIRS, ISIS, ILS and GPS (ATA 34)Type training questions & answers

Air data and inertial reference, alignment and warnings, standby instrument, MMR and GPS, radio tuning.

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  1. 1.How is the VOR 1 frequency normally tuned on the A320?

    • A.By the ACP selector knob
    • B.Auto-tuned by the FMGC
    • C.By the captain's RMP only
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    Correct answer: B. Auto-tuned by the FMGC

    The FMGC auto tunes the NAV receivers, and the identifier and frequency show in small font on the MCDU RADIO NAV page.

  2. 2.When is the VOR 2 frequency tuned through the RMP on the A320?

    • A.Only in the cruise phase
    • B.Only as a back-up method
    • C.Every flight, as the normal method
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    Correct answer: B. Only as a back-up method

    The RMP route for VOR 2 is a back-up used only if both FMGCs fail or both MCDUs fail.

  3. 3.Which A320 RMP tunes the captain's ADF receiver?

    • A.RMP 1
    • B.RMP 2
    • C.RMP 3, the overhead one
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    Correct answer: A. RMP 1

    Only RMP 1 tunes the CAPT side receivers. RMP 2 tunes the F/O side.

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