ATA 52 - DOORS

What type of doors are the forward and aft passenger doors of the Airbus A320 Family?

• Swing-type doors

• Sliding doors

• Plug-type doors that open upward, outward, and forward

• Hydraulic doors that open automatically

How do the passenger doors of the Airbus A320 Family open?

• Open inward and upward

• Swing outward and downward

• Open upward, outward, and forward parallel to fuselage

• Automatically open and close hydraulically

What is the purpose of the slide ARMING/DISARMING lever on the passenger doors?

• Control cabin temperature

• Activate emergency lighting

• Disarm the escape slide

• Connect the slide to the floor for automatic deployment

How does the escape slide on the passenger doors deploy in an emergency?

• Automatically inflates when the door is opened from the outside

• Manually inflated by passengers

• Automatically inflates when the slide-arming lever is disarmed

• Requires activation by cabin crew

How many overwing emergency exits are typically found on the Airbus A321?

• Two exits

• Four exits

• Six exits

• None of the above

How can the overwing emergency exits on the A318, A319, and A320 be opened for evacuation?

• Only from inside

• Only from outside

• Both from inside or outside

• They cannot be opened for evacuation

How are the cargo compartment doors of the Airbus A320 Family operated?

• Electrically using the yellow system

• Manually with a locking handle

• Hydraulically using the blue system

• Automatically via the cockpit controls

What is the function of the bulk cargo door on the A320 and A321 aircraft?

• Provides access to the avionics compartment

• Gives access to the bulk cargo compartment

• Opens into the passenger cabin

• Acts as an emergency exit

How are the avionics compartment access doors on the lower fuselage operated?

• Manually

• Electrically

• Automatically

• Using a hand pump

What is the purpose of the Cockpit Door Locking System (CDLS) in the Airbus A320 Family?

• Control cabin temperature

• Prevent unauthorized cockpit access

• Manage the escape slide

• Activate the emergency lighting