Airbus A320 Cabin Crew Type Familiarization Flashcards

Comprehensive flashcard deck for Airbus A320 cabin crew type familiarization covering aircraft specifications, doors, environmental systems, CIDS, evacuation procedures, and safety equipment.

What is the overall cabin length and certified maximum passenger seat capacity for the Airbus A320/A320 NEO?

The overall cabin length is $27.51\,\text{m}$ ($90\,\text{ft}\ 3\,\text{in}$) and the certified maximum seating capacity is $188$ seats.

Based on this diagram, which three specific areas of the Airbus A320 are unpressurized compartments?

The Nose Gear Bay, Main Gear Bay, and Tail Cone.

What are the basic flight control principles of the Fly-by-Wire system on the A320?

All flight control surfaces are electrically controlled and hydraulically activated. The stabilizer and rudder can also be controlled mechanically.

Based on this diagram, what safety distances define the engine danger areas around the aircraft?

The Intake Suction Danger Area extends $17\,\text{Ft}$ ($5.15\,\text{m}$) from the engine intake with a $5\,\text{Ft}$ ($1.5\,\text{m}$) entry corridor, while the Exhaust Danger Area extends behind the aircraft with a width at least equivalent to the wingspan.

Where is fuel stored in the Airbus A320?

Fuel is stored in the wings (inner and outer tanks, plus a vent surge tank outboard of each outer tank) and in the center section.

What are the weight and age limitations for using a baby bassinet on board?

The baby bassinet must not exceed a maximum body weight of $11\,\text{kg}$ or an infant age above $12$ months.

What action should cabin crew take if an Overhead Stowage Compartment (OHSC) experiences a latching failure?

The cabin crew must unload the compartment, close it, and identify it as inoperative.

How does the lavatory lighting system operate depending on whether the lavatory door is UNLOCKED or LOCKED?

When UNLOCKED: fluorescent tubes illuminate with reduced intensity, auxiliary light is ON, and mirror light is OFF. When LOCKED: fluorescent tubes illuminate with full intensity, auxiliary light stays ON, and mirror light comes ON.

How long can the emergency lighting system operate independently using its Emergency Power Supply Units (EPSUs)?

The emergency lighting system can operate independently for at least $10\,\text{minutes}$.

What is the mandatory policy regarding tripped Circuit Breakers (C/Bs) in the cabin or galleys?

It is strictly forbidden to reset a tripped circuit breaker because doing so can cause an overload in the system. The tripped C/B must be recorded in the aircraft logbook.

What are the selectable temperature ranges for the cockpit and cabin temperature controls?

The temperature can be adjusted between $18\,^\circ\text{C}$ ($64\,^\circ\text{F}$) (Cold) and $30\,^\circ\text{C}$ ($86\,^\circ\text{F}$) (Hot), with the 12 o'clock position representing $24\,^\circ\text{C}$ ($75\,^\circ\text{F}$).

What are the usable capacities of the potable water tank and the waste tank on the A320?

The potable water tank has a usable capacity of $200\,\text{l}$ ($52\,\text{US Gal}$), and the waste tank has a usable capacity of $170\,\text{l}$.

What procedure must be followed if an unexpected water flow occurs in a lavatory?

Open the access door in the related lavatory, turn the manual shut-off valve handle to the closed position, switch off the water heater, lock the lavatory for the rest of the flight, and make an entry in the logbook.

Under what conditions does the RED CABIN PRESSURE WARNING light on a Type I door flash?

It flashes when at least one engine is shut down, the related door is disarmed, and the cabin differential pressure is above $2.5\,\text{mbar}$ ($0.0362\,\text{PSI}$).

What do the green, yellow, and red indications signify on the pressure gauge of a Type I door Damper and Emergency Opening Actuator (DEOA)?

Green: Aircraft can be dispatched. Yellow: Aircraft can be dispatched, but maintenance is required in the next few days. Red: The actuator and door are inoperative, requiring maintenance action before flight.

What is the operating rule regarding the Slide Arming System on Type III overwing emergency exit hatches?

The Type III overwing emergency exit hatches are always in the ARMED mode.

On the Area Call Panels (ACPs), what do the light colors (Blue, Amber, Red) and lighting modes indicate?

Blue (steady): Passenger call from seat row. Amber (steady): Passenger call from lavatory; Amber (flashing): Lavatory smoke. Red (steady): Attendant call from cockpit or cabin; Red (flashing): Emergency call from cockpit.

What happens to passenger lighted signs when cabin altitude exceeds 11,300 ft during cabin decompression?

All NO SMOKING, FASTEN SEAT BELT, and EXIT signs illuminate automatically regardless of cockpit switch positions, while RETURN TO SEAT (RTS) signs are switched off.

What are the length and load capacity specifications for the cockpit sliding window emergency escape ropes?

Each escape rope is $5.5\,\text{m}$ ($17.04\,\text{ft}$) long and can support a load of $181\,\text{kg}$ ($400\,\text{lbs}$).

How does the Cockpit Door Control Panel switch function in UNLOCK, NORM, and LOCK positions?

UNLOCK: Unlocks the door when pulled and held. NORM: All latches are locked, but emergency access via keypad is possible. LOCK: Locks the door and inhibits emergency access, keypad, and buzzer for $5$ to $20\,\text{minutes}$.

What are the inflation time and evacuation capacity parameters for Type I door escape slides and slide rafts?

Escape slides and slide rafts inflate in approximately $3\,\text{seconds}$. Evacuation capacity is $60$ passengers per minute for an escape slide and $44$ to $55$ passengers for a slide raft.

What triggers the automatic activation of the cabin chemical oxygen system, and how long does oxygen flow?

The system automatically activates when cabin pressure altitude reaches $14\,000\,\text{ft}$ ($+250, -750\,\text{ft}$), delivering pure oxygen for a minimum of $15\,\text{minutes}$.

At what temperature does the fusible plug in a lavatory waste bin fire extinguisher melt to release the extinguishing agent?

The fusible plug melts when the temperature in the waste bin increases to approximately $79\,^\circ\text{C}$ ($174.2\,^\circ\text{F}$).

What frequencies does the fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) system transmit on, and where is the ELT beacon located?

The ELT transmits on $121.5\,\text{MHz}$, $243\,\text{MHz}$, and $406\,\text{MHz}$. The ELT beacon is located in the AFT cabin area above the RH ceiling panel.

What are the cabin lighting pre-departure requirements to ensure the Floor Proximity Emergency Escape Path Marking System (FPEEPMS) is charged before pushback?

Cabin lighting must be set to ON before pushback at DIM 1 level ($50\%$ brightness) for at least $30\,\text{minutes}$, or at full brightness for at least $15\,\text{minutes}$.

What is the minimum number of cabin crew required for an Air Cairo Airbus A320 aircraft carrying between 150 and 200 passengers?

The minimum required cabin crew complement is $4$ members.