COMMUNICATION
Q1. Which components of the radio
communication system will still be available in
the EMER ELEC CONFIG?
A1. The following components of the Radio
Communication System would still be available in the
EMER. ELEC. CONFIG. :-
(a) VHF 1
(b) RMP 1
(c) CAPT ACP
(d) F/O ACP
(e) FLT. INTERPHONE
(f) CAPT. LOUDSPEAKER
Q2. Which ECAM is going to be triggered if any
push–to–talk {PTT} transmission selector is
jammed in transmit position?
{VHF has an alarm to indicate that the microphone is
stuck in emission position for more than 30 seconds, an
interrupted tone sounds for 5 seconds and the emission
is turned off. It gets active once crew releases the PTT
P/B and presses again}
A2. The following ECAM warning would be generated in
case the PTT transmission selector is jammed in the
transmit position :-
VHF 1 (2)(3) EMITTING
HF 1 (2) EMITTING
Aural Warning : SINGLE CHIME
Master Light : MASTER CAUTION
*Flight Phase Inhibit : 3/4/5/7/8
Q3. If CIDS 1+2 FAULT is triggered on ECAM after
engine start, what is inoperative in
communication system?
A3. CIDS 1+2 FAULT
The above is for crew awareness. The following systems
are inoperative :-
(a) Passenger Address
(b) Cabin and Service Interphone
(c) Passenger Signs
Q4. When GND HF DATALINK is at OVRD, what
happens?
A4. On the A320, HF Transmission is inhibited on
ground. The GND HF DATALINK P/b located on
Overhead panel may override the inhibition.
Q5. Which radio systems are dedicated for
ACARS?
A5. VHF 3 is mainly dedicated to ACARS.
Q6. RMP3 is able to control VHF & HF TX/RX
through RMP1 and RMP2 even if they are OFF. Is
it true?
A6. TRUE.
Q7. The last selected radio freq remains in active
window if RMP comes back on line after power
off. Is it true?
A7. TRUE.
Q8. How would you recognize a failed RMP, and
what actions should be taken? Can all comm.
Radios still be tuned from the remaining RMPs?
A8. When an RMP fails :
(a) The affected RMP no longer controls the selected
receiver
(b) The frequency displays disappear and the green
VHF or HF lights go out.
ACTION
Affected RMP_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ OFF
* One RMP can control all receivers.
> If RMP 1 fails, tune VHF 1 through RMP 3.
> If RMP 2 fails, tune VHF 2 through RMP 3.
> If RMP 3 fails, tune HF 1 through RMP 1, HF 2 through
RMP 2.
> If 2 RMP’s fail, tune all receivers through the
remaining RMP.
In case of a frozen RMP, it can be evidenced by the
impossibility to interchange the ACTIVE and STBY radio
navigation or communication frequencies.
In order to recover the normal operation of the RMP, all
the RMP’s have to be reset, as the problem on one RMP
can be due to another RMP.
PROCEDURE
All the RMP’s have to be reset, one after the other.
On The RMP Control Panel
-ON/OFF Switch . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .OFF
Wait 5 seconds then,
-ON/OFF Switch. . . .. . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . ON
Q9. What is the meaning of SEL light?
A9. The SEL indicator light glows white on both RMP’s
when a transceiver normally associated with one RMP is
tuned by another :-
(a) VHF 1 tuned by RMP 2 or RMP 3.
(b) VHF 2 tuned by RMP 1 or RMP 3.
(c) VHF 3/ HF 1 / HF 2 tuned by RMP 1 or RMP 2.
Q10. If you tune HF2 from RMP1, will the SEL
light be on? If yes, then on which RMPs?
A10. YES. The SEL light will be “on” on both RMP’s.
Q11. Mechanic will communicate with the cockpit
crew with the help of service interphone jack
during Engine Start in “Start Valve not Opening
Procedure”.
Which transmission key on the ACP will be selected?
Which reception key on the ACP will be selected?
A11. Transmission key selected on ACP –> MECH.
Reception key selected on ACP –> INT. knob.
Q12. What is the use of switching ON of the SVCE
INT OVRD p/b s/w? Who can communicate
through the service interphone system?
A12. When SVCE INT OVRD P/b s/w is switched ON,
communication is possible even when the landing gear
is not compressed. The ‘ON’ light is WHITE.
Ground Personnel can communicate with the Flight
Crew.
Communication is possible between the following
channels through the Service Interphone System :-
(a) Flight crew and the Service Interphone Jacks.
(b) Flight Attendant stations and the Service Interphone
Jacks.
(c) Different Service Interphone Jacks.
Q13. ATT legend on ACP flashes green and buzzer
sounds for a call from cabin crew member. The
ATT light goes off after 60 seconds if it is not
reset. Is it true?
A13. TRUE.
Q14. What are the indications in the cockpit and
cabin, when EMER CALL is initiated from cabin to
cockpit? How to reset it?
A14. For an emergency call from the cabin to the
cockpit :-
-> The WHITE ‘ON’ light and Amber ‘CALL’ light flash.
-> The Amber ‘ATT’ lights flash on the ACP’s.
-> Three long buzzers sound in the cockpit ( Inhibited
during T/O and LDG ).
In the CABIN :-
“EMERGENCY CALL” is displayed on the AIP.
The system resets when the Attendant hangs up the
relevant handset.
Q15. What are the indications in the cockpit and
cabin when EMER CALL is initiated from cockpit
to cabin? How will it reset?
A15. When EMER. CALL initiated from Cockpit to
Cabin :-
IN CABIN
–> Pink light flashes at all Area Call panels.
EMERGENCY CALL appears on all Attendant Indication
Panels.
High-Low chime (repeated 3 times) sounds through all
loudspeakers.
IN COCKPIT
–> ON Light flashes White for an EMER. CALL from
Cockpit to Cabin.
–> CALL Light flashes Amber for an EMER. CALL from
Cockpit to Cabin..
Q16. If you want to receive DME audio navigation
signal associated with ILS, LS p/b on FCU has also
to be selected. Is it true?
A16. TRUE.
Q17. Is it possible to switch off aural alert and
voice messages using the loudspeaker knob?
A17. Loudspeaker volume knob adjusts the level for
radio communications. This knob does not control the
loudness of aural alert and voice messages.
Q18. If a PA announcement has to be made with
the help of cockpit handset, no action is required
on ACPs….true?
A18. TRUE.
Q19. The F/O’s ACP has failed, what are the
required actions?
A19. The crew can switch to the third ACP if ACP 1 or
ACP 2 fails. So, when ACP 2 fails, the crew can switch to
ACP 3. This can be done through the AUDIO SWITCHING
Panel. The knob has 3 positions :-
(a) NORM : Each crew member uses his dedicated
communication equipment.
(b) CAPT 3 : The pilot uses his acoustic equipment and
the third occupant’s ACP.
(c) F/O 3 : The co-pilot uses his acoustic equipment and
the third occupant’s ACP.
When the crew does this, it takes away the third
occupant’s access to the acoustic equipment.
‘AUDIO 3 XFRD’ appears in green on the ECAM MEMO
display.
Q20. F/O’s RMP has failed. What are the
implications?
A20. There are two RMPs on the center pedestal and
the third on the overhead panel. Each RMP can control
any VHF or HF transceiver. RMP 1 and 2 are connected
directly to all VHF and HF transceivers, whereas RMP 3
is connected to them via RMP 1 and 2. RMPs are
connected together so that each RMP is updated to the
selections made on other RMPs. Thus on failure of the
F/O’s RMP, he can still use RMP 3 to control any VHF/ HF
Transceiver.
Q21. What are the EMER EVAC indications in the
cockpit and in the cabin when initiated from
cockpit?
A21. EMER EVAC initiated from Cockpit :-
IN COCKPIT
On Overhead : COMMAND P/b
ON : (a) EVAC light flashes Red.
(b) Horn sounds.
IN CABIN
(a) EVAC lights flash at FWD and AFT attendant panels.
(b) Evacuation tone sounds.
Q22. What are the EMER EVAC indications in the
cockpit and in the cabin when initiated from
cabin with CAPT & CAPT / PURS Selector in CAPT
position?
A22. When the EMER EVAC command is initiated from
the cabin with the CAPT & CAPT/PURS selector in CAPT
position, only the cockpit horn sounds for 3 seconds.
Q23. How is CVR energized?
A23. CVR is energized automatically :
(a) On the Ground during the first 5 minutes after the
Aircraft electrical network is energized.
(b) On the Ground with one engine running.
(c) In Flight.
* On the ground, the crew can energize the CVR
manually by pressing the GND CTL P/b.
Q24. How long is the CVR recording time?
A24. The CVR recording time is the last 2 hours.
Q25. For CVR testing, what should be the
position of the Parking Brake?
A25. The Parking Brake should be ON.
Q26. How will you do the test for CVR ?
A26. To do the test for CVR :-
— RCDR GND CTL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ON
In order to perform the test, ensure that the Parking
Brake is on
— LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME KNOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .OFF (BOTH SIDES)
— ACP INT/RAD SWITCH (CAPT or
F/O). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .SET to INT
— INTERPHONE VOLUME RECEPTION KNOB . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . RELEASE
Turn up the volume to maximum
— CVR TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . PRESS AND MAINTAIN
An audio test signal, and a brief repetitive audio signal
every 4 seconds,
should be heard through the loudspeakers. Once this is
done, talk through
the handmike, ensure that your voice is heard on the
loudspeakers, and
only then release the CVR test pushbutton.
Note– Only the handmike, not the boomset, should be
used to carry out the
test as the audio signal must be heard on the
loudspeakers.
— The flight crew may also hear an acoustic feedback
during the test.
The test is still valid if this acoustic feedback is heard.
Q27. The Oxygen mask microphone activates
when the mask is withdrawn from its stowage;
however, when the mask is no longer required,
how is its microphone de-activated?
A27. On the STOWAGE BOX for the Fixed Oxygen
System for the Cockpit, pressing the RESET control
slide, after the oxygen mask has been used, cuts off
the oxygen, and the mask microphone.
