A320 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

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1- When does the APU GEN FAULT light come on ?

A When the APU is shut down .
B When a fault is detected .
C Both .

2- Where is the APU generator oil outer temperature signal sent to?
A To the ECB .
B DIRECTLY to the GCU .
C TO the GCU through the ECB .

3- What is the configuration if both BTCs are open ?

A APU GEN supplies AC BUS 1 and EXT PWR supplies AC BUS 2.
B - APU GEN supplies AC BUS 1 and GEN 2 supplies AC BUS 2.
C - GEN 1 supplies AC BUS 1 and GEN 2 supplies AC BUS 2.

4- What is the configuration if BTC 1 is open and BTC 2 is closed ?

A - GEN 1 supplies AC BUS 1 and EXT PWR supplies AC BUS 2.
B - APU GEN supplies AC BUS 1 and EXT PWR supplies AC BUS 2.
C EXT PWR supplies AC BUS 1 and GEN 2 supplies AC BUS 2.

5- What is the configuration if both BTCs are closed ?

A - GEN 1 supplies AC BUS 1 and GEN 2 supplies AC BUS 2.
B APU GEN or EXT PWR or one GEN supplies AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2.
C APU GEN supplies AC BUS 1 and EXT PWR supplies AC BUS 2.

6- What is the condition of the exciter field when the generator starts running ?
A Not electrically supplied.
B Reduced.
C Increased.

7- What happens when a generator fault is detected ?

A The exciter field is no longer supplies and the GCR trips.
B The exciter field is still supplies and the GCR stays closed.
C The exciter field is increased and the GCR trips.

8- What is the configuration of the electrical network when a zone 1 differential protection
has occurred on GEN 1 ?
A The whole electrical network is still operational.
B AC BUS 1 is lost.
C AC BUS 2 is lost.

9- What is the configuration of the electrical network when a zone 2 differential

protection has occurred on GEN 1 ?
A The whole electrical network is still operational.
B AC BUS 1 is lost.
C AC BUS 2 is lost.

10- How is the differential protection trip reset?

A At any time from the front face of the GCU.
B At any time from the corresponding GEN pushbutton.
C Only two reset actions maximum from the corresponding GEN pushbutton.

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11- What happens if an overload warning occurs ?

A The GCR and PR relays stay energized.
B The GCR and PR relays are de-energized.
C The GCR relay stay energized and PR relay is de-energized.

12- What happens if a parallel feeder becomes open ?

A The GCR relay and the GLC stay closed.
B T he GCR relay stay closed and the GLC opens.
C The GCR relay and the GLC are opens.

13- With the GEN 1 and 2 on line , when does the GEN 1 FAULT light come on?
A As soon as the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton is released out .
B When any GEN 1parameter is not corrected .
C When any GEN 1 parameter is not correct .

14- When released out , what does the GEN 1 LINE pushbutton enable ?
A To close the GLC 1 and supply the fuel pumps from the AC NORMAL BUS .
B To open the GLC 1 and supply the fuel pumps from the GEN1 .
C To close BTC and supply the fuel pumps from the AC NORMAL BUS .

15- When does the IDG FAULT light come on ?

A In case of overheat or low pressure detection .
B In case of overheat and high pressure detection .
C In case of overheat or high pressure detection .

16- When does the cooler bypass valve open ?

A When an over temperature is detected .
B During cold conditions operation .
C When the filter is clogged .

17- How is IDG 1 disconnected ?

A Automatically ,when an over speed is detected .
B Automatically ,when a faulty parameter is detected by the GCU .
C By pressing the IDG 1 guarded pushbutton .

18- After activation of the blue pump what happens during the EMER GEN test?
A The Ram Air Turbine is extended .
B The emergency generator comes on line .
C The RAT is extended and the emergency generator comes on line .

19- On ground , in a cold aircraft configuration what does the activation of the RAT & EMR
GEN MAN ON pushbutton cause ?
A Ram Air Turbine extension .
B Nothing .
C Emergency generator activation .

20- The static inverter operates:

A Permanently.
B When on batteries only.
C When one engine generator fails.

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21- AC ESS BUS is normally supplied by the:

A AC BUS 1.
B AC BUS 2.
C Emergency Generator.

22- DC BAT BUS can be supplied by the :

A DC BUS 1 or batteries.
B DC BUS 1, DC BUS 2 or batteries.
C - DC BUS 2 or batteries.

23- BTCs enable AC buses:

A To be connected in parallel.
B To be supplied by any generator or external power.
C - To be supplied by APU GEN or EXT PWR only.

24- With the landing gear uplocked , and after AC Bus 1 and 2 failures, when does the
RAT and EMER GEN FAULT light come on ?
A When the static inverter is lost.
B When the AC and DC ESS buses are lost.
C When the ESS TR is lost.

25- When does the CSM/G supply the DC and AC ESS buses ?
A When AC bus 1 or 2 is lost.
B When the Emergency Generator parameters are correct.
C As soon as BAT 2 is lost.

26- How is the RAT extension system controlled ?

A By means of two solenoids energized at the same time .
B By means of two solenoids .
C By means of one solenoid only .

27- What are the RAT solenoids supplied by ?

A Battery or Hot Bat bus .
B DC Bat Bus .
C DC Bus 1 or 2 .

28- What is the solenoid control valve normally supplied by when the constant Speed
Motor Generator is on line ?
A The CSM/G PMG.
B Battery 2.
C The DC BAT BUS .

29- What does the Constant Speed Motor/Generator control unit control when a fault has
been detected ?
A The solenoid control valve ,the exciter field and the Generator Line Contactor to off.
B The exciter field to on , the Generator Line Contactor to off and the generator speed to low speed.
C The solenoid control valve to off, the Generator Line Contactor to on ,the exciter field to off.

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30- In normal configuration , which of the following supplies the AC ESS Bus ?
A AC Bus 2.
B Emerg ,Generator.
C AC Bus 1.

31- What happens with the aircraft electrical network normally supplied , and the AC ESS
FEED pushbutton Released out (ALTN) ?
A AC ESS Bus is supplied by the EMERG GEN .
B AC ESS Bus is supplied by AC Bus 1.
C AC ESS Bus is supplied by AC Bus 2.

32- In emergency configuration with an aircraft speed below 50 kts ,what is the condition
of the aircraft electrical network ?
A AC ESS BUS ,DC ESS BUS and AC STATIC INVERTER BUS are supplied .
B DC ESS ,AC STATIC INVERTER BUS AND DC BAT BUS are supplied .
C AC ESS BUS , AC STATIC INVERTER BUS and DC BAT BUS are supplied .

33- To which computer is a static inverter fault signal sent to ?

A Ground Power Control Unit .
B Generator Control Unit .
C Battery Charge Limiter.

34- With the engine generators on line ,what does the EXT PWR ON light indicate when
lit?
A The external ground cart is supplying the AC BUS 1 and 2 .
B The External Power Contactor is controlled to close .
C The external ground cart is supplying the AC/ DC ground service buses .

35- What does the EXT PWR AVAIL light indicate when lit ?
A The Ground Power Control Unit has tripped the external ground cart .
B The external ground cart is connected to the aircraft network.
C The external ground cart can be connected to the aircraft network .

36- The Ground Cart is running and switched on, the EXT PWR pushbutton is pressed in
and there is no indication . What does that configuration mean ?
A The GPCU is supplied and the EPC is open.
B The GPCU is not supplied and the EPC is open.
C The GPCU is supplied and the EPC is closed.

37- What is the indication on the external power receptacle when the ground cart is
connected to the aircraft network?
A NOT IN USE light ON and AVAIL light ON.
B NOT IN USE light OFF and AVAIL light ON.
C NOT IN USE light OFF and AVAIL light OFF.

38- What does the PIN Monitoring Relay (PMR) within the Ground
(GPCU) monitor ?
A The voltage and frequency.
B The correct phase sequence.
C The pin DC voltage at the External Power Receptacle.

Power Control Unit

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39- Is the Ground Power Control Unit supplied in flight ?

A Yes from the DC BAT BUS .
B No.
C Yes from the DC GROUND SERVICE BUS .

40- When the aircraft is on ground, with the external Ground Cart connected, where is the
Ground Power Control Unit supplied from ?
A The Ground Cart and the DC BAT BUS .
B The DC BAT BUS only .
C The Ground Cart only .

41- In which of the following configurations is the whole galley network (main and
secondary) shed when an overload occurs ?
A in flight with two IDGs supply.
B On ground with APU supply only.
C On ground with EXT PWR only.

42- What does the GALLEY FAULT light indicate ?

A The main galley has been shed.
B The secondary galley has been shed.
C An overload on any generator (APU or IDG).

43- What are the protections for a transformer Rectifier unit ?

A Overheat and minimum current detection.
B Overheat and over voltage detection .
C Overheat and over current detection .

44- How can a Transformer Rectifier unit be reset ?

A Either from the battery Charge Limiter or a pushbutton in the avionics bay .
B Either from a pushbutton in the avionics bay or automatically at power up .
C Either from the Centralized Fault Display System or a pushbutton in the avionics bay .

45- When is the TR 2 minimum current detection system inhibited ?

A On ground when the aircraft electrical network is supplied by the APU generator .
B On ground when the AC and DC GRND FLT Buses are only supplied by external power .
C On ground when the AC and DC GRND FLT Buses are supplied by the external power .

46- What is the DC ESS network power source if TR 1 has failed?

A AC ESS BUS .
B DC BAT BUS .
C CSM/G .

47- What is the DC ESS Bus supply if TR 2 has failed?

A TR 1 .
B ESS TR .
C BAT 2 .

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48- In cold aircraft configuration (no AC and DC supply) , where is (are) the battery
indication(s) displayed ?
A On the ECAM .
B On the ELEC PWR control panel .
C There is no indication .

49- When does the BAT FAULT light come on ?

A When the BAT pushbutton is set to OFF.
B When the discharge current is too high .
C When a thermal runaway or an internal short circuit occurs ?

50- What is the DC network configuration in flight in electrical emergency configuration

during APU start sequence ?
A BAT BUS disconnected from the batteries .
B BAT BUS connected to the batteries .
C BAT BUS connected to BAT 1 only .

51- When does the LOW BAT voltage detection system operate ?
A On ground, with the BAT(1/2) pushbutton in the AUTO position .
B In flight, with the BAT pushbutton in the AUTO position.
C On ground, with the BAT pushbutton in the OFF position.