Airbus A320 family B1.1
B1.1 type course, A318–A321 with IAE V2500-A5 engines
Airframe, systems and the IAE V2500-A5 power plant. 1,073 questions in 18 chapters, each with a worked explanation. 5 questions in every chapter are free; the rest come with the same subscription as the Part 66 modules.
Chapters
18 chapters · 1,073 questions
- ATA 05–12Aircraft General and ServicingZoning, jacking and levelling, towing, parking and mooring, and the maintenance safety walk-around.28
- ATA 21Air Conditioning and PressurizationPacks, zone temperature control, trim air, cabin pressure control, avionics and cargo ventilation.91
- ATA 24Electrical PowerIDGs and GCUs, APU and external power, bus tie logic, TRs, batteries, static inverter and emergency generation.69
- ATA 25, 33Equipment, Furnishings and LightsCabin furnishings, escape slides, cargo loading, cockpit equipment, annunciator, cabin and emergency lighting.74
- ATA 26Fire ProtectionEngine and APU fire detection and extinguishing, avionics, cargo and lavatory smoke detection.66
- ATA 27Flight ControlsFly-by-wire surfaces and computers, servo modes, THS, rudder, spoilers, slats and flaps.83
- ATA 28FuelTanks and feed, transfer, refuel and defuel, quantity indication, IDG fuel cooling and water draining.82
- ATA 29Hydraulic PowerGreen, blue and yellow systems, PTU and RAT, reservoirs, servicing, filters and leak checks.74
- ATA 31ECAM, CFDS and RecordersECAM alert levels and displays, CFDS modes and reports, printer, data loading and the flight data recorder.48
- ATA 32Landing GearGear and doors sequencing, free fall, brakes and anti-skid, autobrake, steering, servicing and tyres.83
- ATA 35, 38Oxygen, Water and WasteCrew and passenger oxygen, portable equipment, potable water and the vacuum toilet system.66
- ATA 36, 30Pneumatic, Ice and Rain ProtectionEngine and APU bleed, leak detection, wing and engine anti-ice, probe and window heat, rain repellent.72
- ATA 49Honeywell 131-9A APUAPU installation and drains, fuel and oil systems, start and shutdown logic, ECB protections.51
- ATA 49APS 3200 APUThe APS 3200 APU fitted to many A319, A320 and A321s: operating envelope, intake flap, oil and fuel systems, start sequence, ECB limits and CFDS.42
- ATA 51StructureMaterials and corrosion protection, jacking points, A318 differences and door and gear door structure.26
- ATA 52DoorsPassenger and emergency exits, slide arming, cargo doors, cockpit door locking system and entrance stairs.34
- ATA 70–80V2500-A5 Engine, Fuel and FADECEngine design and mounts, fuel and heat management, FADEC architecture, EIU, ignition and starting.44
- ATA 70–80V2500-A5 Thrust Control, Reverser and OilThrust limit modes and EPR, N1 back-up modes, engine warnings, vibration, reverser and oil system.40
Try a few
One free question from each of 6 chapters. Pick your answer, then open the explanation.
ATA 21 · Air Conditioning and Pressurization
Where are the two A320 air conditioning packs installed?
- A.Tail cone, aft of the pressure bulkhead
- B.Under the cockpit, beside the avionics bay
- C.Wing root area, forward of the MLG bay
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Wing root area, forward of the MLG bay
The packs sit in the unpressurized belly at the wing root, forward of the main landing gear bay.
ATA 26 · Fire Protection
How many fire detection loops does each A320 engine have?
- A.Two identical loops, A and B, in parallel
- B.One loop with a separate overheat switch
- C.Three loops, one for each fire zone
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Two identical loops, A and B, in parallel
Each engine and the APU has two identical loops in parallel, monitored by a Fire Detection Unit.
ATA 29 · Hydraulic Power
What are the normal pressure sources of the A320 green, blue and yellow hydraulic systems?
- A.Electric pump, engine 1 pump, engine 2 pump
- B.Engine 1 pump, RAT, electric pump
- C.Engine 1 pump, electric pump, engine 2 pump
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Engine 1 pump, electric pump, engine 2 pump
Green is normally powered by the engine 1 driven pump, blue by its electric pump and yellow by the engine 2 driven pump.
ATA 35, 38 · Oxygen, Water and Waste
What supplies oxygen to the A320 flight crew masks?
- A.A high-pressure oxygen cylinder
- B.Chemical oxygen generators
- C.An onboard oxygen generating system
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A high-pressure oxygen cylinder
The crew system uses one high-pressure cylinder feeding quick-donning masks through a pressure regulator.
ATA 49 · APS 3200 APU
What is the total equivalent power class of the APS 3200 APU?
- A.About 150 kW
- B.About 1,000 kW
- C.About 400 kW
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. About 400 kW
The APS 3200 is in the 400 kW (536 hp) total equivalent power class and weighs about 136 kg. Ref Lufthansa A319/A320/A321 APS 3200 training manual, ATA 49.
ATA 70–80 · V2500-A5 Engine, Fuel and FADEC
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
Show answer and explanation
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.
Questions about this course
What does this course cover?
Airframe, systems and the IAE V2500-A5 power plant. It is written for the A318–A321 with IAE V2500-A5 engines, in 18 chapters that follow the ATA order of the type course.
Why are the courses kept apart?
So you only practise what your own course covers. The Airbus A320 family B2 type course have their own question banks.
Is it included in the subscription?
Yes. Every chapter has 5 free questions to try, and all 1,073 questions come with the same Part66Exams subscription as the Part 66 modules, at no extra cost.
Are these the questions from my course exam?
No. They are written in our own words for revision. Your type course and the aircraft maintenance manual stay the authority, as limits and procedures can differ between airframes and operators.
Can I practise in another language?
Yes. Every question can be read in English or 15 other languages, with a switch back to the original English.