A340 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

TRAINING & FLIGHT OPERA TIONS SUPPORT DIVISION

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE

21 -AIR CONDITIONING

1 - What is the function of the trim air pressure regulating valves ?

A - To regulate hot air pressure.
B - To regulate cold air pressure.
C - To regulate mixed air pressure.
2 - What is the function of the recirculation valves ?
A - To cut off mixed air supply to avionics if both packs are off.
B - To allow the avionics equipment to be sufficiently ventilated when both
packs are off.
C - To cut off recirculated air supply to avionics if both packs are off.
3 - What is the function of the trim air shut-off valve ?
A - To maintain trim air supply to all ducts in case of a TAPRV failed closed.
B - To cut off trim air supply in case of duct overheat.
C - To cut off trim air supply in case of overpressure.
4 - What is the function of the trim air valves ?
A - To optimize zone temperature by adding mixed air to cold air.
B - To optimize zone temperature by adding hot air to mixed air.
C - To regulate hot air pressure.

5 - What is the purpose of the temperature control valve ?

A - To reduce the air flow to the compressor stage.
B - To modulate the pack discharge temperature.
C - To increase the air flow to the turbine stage.
6 - What is the main purpose of the anti-icing valve ?
A - The anti-icing valve prevents ice formation across the primary heat
exchanger.
B - The anti-icing valve prevents ice formation across the main heat
exchanger.
C - The anti-icing valve prevents ice formation across the pack condenser.
7 - What is the purpose of the ram air flaps ?
A - To ensure cabin ventilation if both packs fail.
B - To provide air to the pack compressor.
C - To modulate the main air flow through the heat exchangers.

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8 - What is the purpose of the by-pass valve ?

A - To by-pass the air cycle machine when it is faulty.
B - To by-pass the air cycle machine when its associated pack controller is
faulty.
C - To modulate the air flow through the air cycle machine.

9 - What is the purpose of the reheater ?

A - To condense humidity of air into water particles.
B - To revaporise remaining water particles not extracted by the water
extractor.
C - To reheat air leaving the turbine.
10 -Which controller determines the pack temperature demand ?
A - pack controllers.
B - Zone controller.
C - Bleed Monitoring Computers.
11 - Which components are tied to the pack temperature regulation ?
A - TCV, PTS, and Ram air doors.
B - FCV, PTS, and Ram air doors.
C - TCV, TAV, and Ram air doors.
12 - Which valves enable fine temperature adjustment in the cockpit and cabin zones ?
A - Flow Control Valves.
B - Temperature Control Valves.
C - Trim Air Valves.
13 - When does the emergency ram air inlet flap open ?
A - The ram air p/b is selected ON and ditching p/b selected OFF.
B - The ditching p/b is selected ON and P < 1psi.
C - AUTO opening when loss of both packs.

14 - When does the lavatory and galley extraction fan operate ?

A - On ground when P is higher than 1 psi and in flight when P is lower
than 1 PSI.
B - Always when electrical power is available.
C - On ground when electrical power is available and in flight when P is
lower than 1 psi.

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21 -AIR CONDITIONING

15 - When do the rccirculation valves close ?

A - When both packs are OFF.
B - When pack 1 is OFF.
C - When pack 2 is OFF.
16 - What is the position of the avionics ventilation valves on ground, engines 2 and 3 stopped and
in AUTO mode ?
A - Underfloor Valve closed - Overboard Valve open.
B - Underfloor Valve open - Overboard Valve closed.
C - Underfloor Valve closed - Overboard Valve partially open.
17 - What is the position of the avionics ventilation valves in flight in AUTO mode ?
A - Underfloor Valve open - Overboard Valve closed.
B - Underfloor Valve closed - Overboard Valve open.
C - Underfloor Valve closed - Overboard Valve partially open.
18 - What is the position of the avionics ventilation valves when OVRD is selected on the
EXTRACT pushbutton?
A - Underfloor Valve open - Overboard Valve partially open.
B - Underfloor Valve closed - Overboard Valve open.
C - Underfloor Valve closed - Overboard Valve partially open.
19 - On ground, what is the correct configuration for the air conditioning bay ventilation system ?
A - Supply Valve open - Turbofan operating.
B - Supply Valve closed - Turbofan in windmilling.
C - Supply Valve open - Turbofan slopped.
20 - In normal operation, the overboard valve is open and the underfloor valve is closed...
A - on ground, as soon as an inboard engine is running.
B - in flight.
C - on ground, with no inboard engine running.
21 - What is the cold air source for cargo cooling ?
A - Pack 1.
B - Pack 2.
C - Mixer unit.
22 - When do the isolation valves close ?
A - In case of Forward cargo smoke warning.
B - In case of extraction fan failed.

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C - In case of both packs failed.

23 - Which valve closes in case of duct overheat detection ?
A - Outlet isolation valve.
B - Cold air valve .
C - Cargo trim air valve.
24 - When do the isolation valves close ?
A - In-case of AFT cargo smoke warning.
B - In case of extraction fan failed.
C - In case of both packs OFF.
25 - When do the isolation valves close ?
A - If Bulk cargo smoke is detected.
B - If the extraction fan fails.
C - In case of both packs OFF.
26 - When does the optional fan heater automatically stop ?
A - When the Bulk cargo door is open.
B - When the AFT outflow valve is open.
C - When a passenger door is open.
27 - What is the number of outflow valves, safety valves and negative pressure relief valves ?
A - One outflow valve two safety valves and one negative pressure relief valve.
B - Two outflow valves two safety valves and one negative pressure relief valve.
C - Two outflow valves one safety valve and one negative pressure relief valve.
28 - What is the purpose of the negative pressure relief valve ?
A - To avoid over-temperature.
B - To prevent negative differential pressure.
C - To prevent positive differential pressure.
29 - What is the purpose of the safety valves ?
A - To avoid negative differential pressure.
B - To replace the outflow valves.
C - To prevent excessive differential pressure.
30 - Which motor(s) is (are) controlled from the cabin pressure panel ?

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A - Motor 3.
B - Motor 2 and motor 1.
C - Motor 1.
31 - What is the maximum normal cabin altitude for maximum cruise level (41000 Ft)?
A - A cabin altitude of 7350 Ft.
B - A cabin altitude of 9550 Ft.
C - A cabin altitude of 11300 Ft.
32 - According to this ECAM display :
A - Both outflow valves must be controlled manually.
B - The FWD outflow valve is stuck and does not open after landing.
C - The FWD outflow valve is functioning normally after landing.
33 - According to this ECAM display:
A - No landing elevation data is available with the LDG ELEV knob set at AUTO.
B - The landing elevation for the destination is incorrect.
C - The LDG ELEV knob is set to MAN.
34 - According to this ECAM display:
A - Both Cabin Pressure Controllers arc faulty.
B - Both outflow valves are inoperative. They must be controlled manually.
C - The cabin altitude cannot be controlled.
35 - Which interfaces are used for prepressurization and depressurization sequences ?
A - EIVMU and ADIRU.
B - EIVMU and LGCIU.
C - EIVMU and FMGES.
36 - What is the purpose of the doors not closed signal from PSCU ?
A - To inhibit pressurization.
B - To increase the cabin pressure on ground.
C - To permit depressurization.