1. Which of the following is known as the stretched A320?
a) A321
b) A319
c) Boeing 737
d) MD-80
Explanation: The A321 is referred to as the stretched A320. It was the first derivative of the A320 and was launched in November 1988. It first flew on 11 March 1993.
2. Which of the following is not a supplier of engines for the A320 family?
a) International Aero Engines
b) CFM International
c) Pratt & Whitney
d) General Electric
Explanation: General Electric does not supply engines for the A320 family of aircrafts. However, Cfm International, Pratt & Whitney and International Aero Engines all supply engines for the A320 family.
3. Kingfisher Airlines was the first airline to take delivery of the A319.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: False. Swissair was the first airline to take delivery of the A319. The aircraft was delivered to Swissair on 25 April 1996. A319 has been a popular aircraft with low cost airlines, such as EasyJet.
4. Which of the following is the world’s first airliner with digital fly-by-wire flight control systems?
a) A330
b) A350
c) A320
d) A380
Explanation: The A320 is the world’s first airliner with digital fly-by-wire flight control systems. It is a system that replaces manual flight controls in an aircraft with electronic interface systems. The signals are transmitted through wires.
5. Which of the following airline is the world’s largest operator of the A320 family of aircraft?
a) EasyJet
b) American Airlines
c) Indigo
d) Spicejet
Explanation: American airlines is the world’s largest operator of the A320 family of aircraft. As of September 30 2017, it has 392 aircraft in service.
6. The maiden flight of the Airbus A321 flew with which of the following engines?
a) Trent 800
b) CFM56-5B
c) Trent 900
d) IAE V2500
Explanation: The maiden flight of the Airbus A321 flew with the IAE V2500 engine. It is a turbofan engine, manufactured by International Aero Engines. The engine was certified by the FAA in 1988.
7. How long is the A320 wing?
a) 33.91 m
b) 3.91 m
c) 63.91 m
d) 13.91 m
Explanation: The A320 wing is 33.91 m long, which is roughly 111 ft 3 in. The wings went through several phases of design before coming to this conclusion. It has a cantilevered wing offering a sweep back of 25 degrees.
8. Which was the second airline to receive the A321, after Lufthansa?
a) Ryanair
b) Air Mauritius
c) Alitalia
d) Qatar Airways
Explanation: Alitalia was the second airline to receive the A321, after Lufthansa. The aircraft was powered by CFM56-5B, an engine manufactured by CFM International and was received on 22nd March 1994.
9. What is the full form of CEO?
a) Current emission option
b) Current engine option
c) Compact engine option
d) Compact emission option
Explanation: Ceo refers to current engine option. For example, the A330 referred to as A330ceo has been replaced by the newer A330neo, which includes a new engine and other upgrades.
10. Which of the following nations, have not placed an order for the A330 MRTT?
a) Australia
b) France
c) Sri Lanka
d) Germany
Explanation: Sri Lanka has not placed any orders for the A330 MRTT. However, Australia, France and Germany have all placed orders for the aircraft. The aircrafts will be inducted into the respective Air Forces of each county.