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1. A2axis gyro measuring vertical changes will have:
a one degree of freedom, vertical axis
b two degrees of freedom, vertical axis
c one degree of freedom, horizontal axis
d two degrees of freedom, horizontal axis
2. The properties of a gyro are:
mass
rigidity
inertia
precession
rotational speed
yawn
a. 1,2&3
b. 284
« 2&3
d 1&3
3. An aircraft fitted with a DRMC upon landing in a northerly direction will indicate:
a nochange
b oscillation about north
© a turn towards east
d a turn towards west
4, Which of the following will affect a direct reading compass?
1. ferrous metals
2. nonferrous metals
3. _ electrical equipment
a tonly
bo 183
c. 1&2
d.all3
A vibrator may be fitted to an altimeter to overcome:
a. friction
b. _hysterysis
«lag
d. pressure error
6. _Anaircraft is flying at constant indicated altitude, over a warm airmass. The
altimeter reading will be:
correct
greater than the real altitude
less than the real altitude
oscillating around the correct altitude
poop10.
"1.
12.
13.
The Machmeter consists of:
a. _ anairspeed indicator with Mach scale
b. _anairspeed indicator with an altimeter capsule
< _ analtimeter corrected for density
d. a VSland altimeter combined
CAS is IAS corrected for:
a. __ position and instrument error
b. __ instrument, pressure and density error
< __telative density only
d. compressibility
ADGI has:
a. one degree of freedom & a horizontal spin axis
b. two degrees of freedom & a vertical spin axis
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d.
two degrees of freedom & a horizontal spin axis
one degree of freedom & a vertical spin axis
An aircraft is flying at an indicated altitude of 16 000 ft. The outside air temperature
is -30'C. What is the true altitude of the
a 16 200 ft
b. 15200 ft
a 18600 ft
d. 13500 ft
The main cause of error in a DRMC is:
a. parallax in the rose
b. turning
© magnetic deviation
d. latitude
QNHis:
a the airfield barometric pressure
b. the setting that will give zero indication on the airfield
G ‘the equivalent sea level pressure at the airfield
d. the setting that will indicate airfield height
What is the Schuler period?
a. 21 minutes
b. 84 minutes
& 1 oscillation in azimuth
d. 63 minutes14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
The vertical reference of a data generation unit is:
a. horizontal axis with 1 degree of freedom
b. vertical axis with 1 degree of freedom
<. horizontal axis with 2 degree of freedom
d. vertical axis with 2 degree of freedom
The torque motor of a gyro stabilized magnetic compass:
a. precesses the directional gyro
b. takes its input from the flux valve
t moves the heading pointer
d. moves the Selsyn stator
A
factor
ing an error on a direct indicating compass would be:
crosswinds ~ particularly on east/west headings
parallax due to oscillations of the compass rose
acceleration on east/west headings
turing through east/west headings
aco
A rate integrating gyro is used in:
inertial attitude unit
autopilot system
stabilizer servomechanism system
inertial navigation unit
rate of tum indicator
vewNs
The errors of a DGI are:
earth rate
transport wander
banking when pitched up
annual movement of poles
mechanical problems
yawns
, 3, &
4, &
3,
wT
5
anow
wn
wNaw
An Air Data Computer (ADC) obtains altitude from:
a outside air temperature
b. barometric data from static source
c. __ time elapsed for signal to travel to and return from the earth
d. difference between absolute and dynamic pressure21.
22.
23.
24,
25.
26.
Hf the needle and the ball of a Turn & Slip indicator both show right, what does it
indicate?
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Turn to left & too much bank
Turn to right & too much bank
Turn to left & too little bank
Turn to right & too little bank
What formula gives the total temperature (T,) from the static temperature (T,)?
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T,=T,(1+0.2 M2)
Th=T,(1+0.2 K.M2)
T=T/ (1+0.2'K,M2)
+
T=T;(1-0.2 M2)
The Inertial Strap down Unit of an IRS is programmed with co-ordinates during
alignment in order to:
a.
b.
«
d.
establish the trihedron with reference to the earth
establish true or magnetic heading
check the function of the laser gyros
compensate for aircraft movement
When descending through an isothermal layer at constant CAS, what does the TAS
do?
anoop
Increase at a linear rate
Increase at an exponential rate
Remain the same
Decrease
What is V,,, calculated from?
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CAS
TAS
COAS
EAS
Descending from FL390 at maximum ground speed, what will the pilot be limited
by?
Vyjo initially then M,,. at a specified altitude
Muro initially then Vi at a specified altitude
initially then M,,. at a specified altitude
VX. initially then V,- at a specified altitude
At constant weight, regardless of altitude, an aircraft always lifts off at a constant:
aoge
EAS
TAS
ground speed
CAS27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
V,; is the maximum speed that:
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the flaps can be operated
the flaps may be extended in the take-off configuration
the flaps may be extended in the landing configuration
the flaps may be extended in a specified configuration
The white arc on the ASI indicates:
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V,,at the lower end and V,, at the upper end
Vitat the lower end and V., at the upper end
Vi,at the lower end and V,. at the upper end
Viat the lower end and V,, at the upper end
An ASI circuit consists of pressure sensors. The pitot probe measures:
a.
b.
«
d.
total pressure & static pressure
dynamic pressure
static pressure
total pressure
Mach number is defined as the ratio of:
a.
b.
«.
d.
JAS to LSS
TAS to LSS
CAS to LSS
EAS to LSS
If a pitot source is blocked in an ASI, and the drain hole is blocked, but the static
source is open, what will happen?
aeoe
ASI reading goes to zero
ASI under-reads
ASI over-reads
ASI behaves like an altimeter
In a turn at constant angle of bank, the rate of turn is:
a.
b.
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d.
independent of weight and proportional to TAS
dependent on weight and inversely proportional to TAS
independent of weight and inversely proportional to TAS
dependent on weight and proportional to TAS
The turn indicator is a useful gyroscopic instrument. When used in association with
an attitude indicator it will show:
PYNe
poop
angular velocity about the yaw axis
direction of turn
angular velocity about true vertical axis
speed of turn
1,&3
2,83
3,84
1,&234,
35.
36.
37.
38.
if an aircraft, fitted with a DRMC, takes off on a westerly heading, in the northern
hemisphere, the DRMC will indicate:
a.
b.
ee
d.
a turn to the north
oscillates about west
no turn
a turn to south
When turning through 90’ at constant attitude and bank, a classic artificial horizon
indicates:
a.
b,
«
d.
nose up and correct angle of bank
attitude and bank angle are correct,
nose up and bank angle too low
nose up and bank angle too high
The factors which will affect a turn indicator are:
1
2.
3.
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angle of bank
aircraft speed
aircraft weight
all3
1&2
1&3
2&3
To obtain heading information from a gyro stabilized platform, the gyros should
have:
a.
b.
“
d.
1 degree of freedom and a horizontal axis
1 degree of freedom and a vertical axis
2 degrees of freedom and a horizontal axis
2 degrees of freedom and a vertical axis
What are the inputs to the ADC?
MPVs
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OAT
dynamic pressure
TAT
static pressure
electric power
pitot pressure
AoA
1,2,5&6
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3,486
3,4,5,6,&739.
41.
42.
43.
45.
The properties of a turn indicator are:
one degree of freedom
two degrees of freedom
two springs connected to the outer gimbal
spin axis in the longitudinal plane
spin axis parallel to the yaw axis
spin axis horizontal
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gravity erector system corrects errors on a:
a. oGI
b. artificial horizon
c turn indicator
d. RIMC
In a gyromagnetic compass the flux gate transmits information to the:
a. heading indicator
b. amplifier
Re error detector
d. erecting system
Vo
is the max. speed which:
a. __ the pilot can fully deflect the controls
b. should only be exceeded in still air and with caution
c should never be exceeded
d. must not be exceeded for flap/gear extension
It
while level at FL270, at a constant CAS, temperature falls, what happens to the
Mach No.?
a. Decreases
b. Increases
c Remains constant
d. __ Increases depending on whether temp >ISA or < ISA
it
the static vent becomes blocked on an unpressurized a/c, what could you do?
a. Open the window
b. Break the VSI glass
« Compute altitude mathematically
d. Select standby pitot source
On a turn and slip indicator, needle to the left and ball to the right indicates:
a. turn to the right, not enough bank
b. _turnto the left, too much bank
c _ turn to the left, not enough bank
d. turn to the right, too much bank47.
49.
50.
51.
52.
What is density altitude?
a.
Altitude in the standard atmosphere at which the prevailing density is equal to
the density in the standard atmosphere
b. Pressure altitude corrected for prevailing temp
«Temperature altitude
d. Pressure corrected
A radio altimeter is:
@. ground based and measures true altitude
b. ground based and measures true height
“ a/c based and measures true altitude
d. a/c based and measures true height
An a/cis travelling at 120 kt, what angle of bank would be required for a rate
4(one) turn?
a. 30°
b. 12°
© 18°
d. 35°
An a/cis travelling at 100 kt forward speed on a 3° glide slope. What is its rate of
descent?
a. 500 ft/min
b. 300 ft/min
© 250 ft/min
d. 600 ft/min
If the pitot tube is leaking (and the pitot drain is blocked) in a non-pressurized a/c,
the ASI will:
under-read
over-read
pogo
over-read in the climb, under-read in the descent
under-read in the climb, over-read in the descent
Using a classic artificial horizon, the a/c performs a right turn through 270 degrees
at a constant angle of bank and rate of turn. The indication is:
age
a
b.
«,
d.
nose up, too much bank
nose up, not enough bank
nose up, wings level
bank and pitch correct
in a DGI what error is caused by the gyro movement relative to the earth?
Earth rate
Transport wander
Real wander
Latitude error54.
55.
56.
57.
59.
In a right turn while taxiing, the correct indications are:
needle left, ball right
needle left, ball left
needle right, ball right
needle right, ball left
aogo
An aircraft is taking off on a runway heading 045°, in still air, with a compass
having 0° deviation. The runway is on an agonic line. What are the northerly
turning errors (northern hemisphere)?
a. Compass moves to less than 045°
b. Compass moves to more than 045°
<. Compass stays on 045° if wings are kept level
d. Compass remains on 045°
True heading can be converted into magnetic heading using a compass and:
@. aap with isogonal lines
b. a map with isoclinal lines
«. a deviation card
d. —_ adeviation curve
At sea level ISA, TAS:
a. equals CAS
b. _ is greater than CAS.
c. is less than CAS
d. cannot be determined
What will the altimeter read if the layers beneath the aircraft are all colder than
standard?
a Read lower than the real altitude
b. Read higher then the real altitude
& Read the correct altitude
d. Readings will fluctuate
The flux valve in an RIMC:
a. __ is supplied with AC current
b. is fed with DC
< _ is made of permalloy magnetic steel
d. has its own self-exciter unit
The indications of a Machmeter are independent of:
temperature (OAT)
static pressure
differential static and dynamic pressure
dynamic pressure
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61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67.
An artificial horizon has:
1 degree of freedom and an horizontal axis
2 degree of freedom and an horizontal axis
1 degree of freedom and a vertical axis
2 degree of freedom and a vertical axis
aoop
The rigidity of a gyro is improved by:
increasing rpm and concentrating the mass on the periphery of the rotor
increasing rpm and concentrating the mass at the hub of the rotor
decreasing rpm and concentrating the mass on the periphery of the rotor
decreasing rpm and concentrating the mass at the hub of the rotor
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What is the speed of sound at sea level ISA?
a. 644 kt
b. 661 kt
& 1059 kt
da. 583 kt
What is the speed of sound at 25000 ft and -28 degrees C?
a 624 kt
b 618 kt
c 601 kt
d 610 kt
What is the speed of sound at 30000 ft and 40 degrees C?
a. 562 kt
b. 595 kt
« 590 kt
d. 661 kt
If a constant CAS is maintained in a climb, what happens to the Mach number?
a. Remains constant
b. Increases
c Decreases
d. Unable to determine without knowledge of the temperature
A
compass swing is used to:
align compass north with magnetic north
align compass north with true north
align magnetic north with true north
get true north and lubber line aligned
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The TAT probe measures TAT by:
TAT = SAT + kinetic heating
TAT = SAT - heating due to compressibility
TAT = SAT- kinetic heating
TAT = SAT + heating due to compressibility
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70.
71.
72.
73.
74,
If a pitot tube and drains are blocked at altitude by icing, during a descent the ASI
will:
a. read constant airspeed
b. —_under-read
c —_ over-read
d. show zero
An IRS is aligned when turned on so as to:
a. calculate the computed trihedron
b. establish true and magnetic north
<. establish position relative to true north and magnetic north
d, establish magnetic north
The advantages of an ADC over a traditional pitot-static system (list):
1. position and compressibility correction
2. reduced lag
3. _ ability to supply many instruments
4, ability to act as an altimeter following failure
a. 1,2&3
bo 4,284
c. 2,384
do 1,384
The frequency band used for a radio altimeter is:
a. SHF
b. VHF
© UHF
d. uF
What is the purpose of the latitude nut in a DGI?
a. To correct for latitude error
b. To correct for transport wander
« To correct for earth rate
d. To correct for coriolis error
than Static Air Temp and the difference varies
Total Air Temp is always
with _
a. warmer, altitude
b. colder, altitude
ci warmer, TAS
d. colder, TAS
In a slightly banked turn, the turn needle will it
roll rate
rate of yaw
angular velocity about the vertical axis
rate of pitch
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76.
77.
78.
79.
80.
81.
The Primary Flying Display (PFD) displays information dedicated to:
a.
b,
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d.
engine data and alarms
flight path
weather radar
aircraft systems
What are the inputs to the FMS?
oy awn
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Radio Aids
Engine Parameters
Air Data
Route Data
Terminal Data
Operating Data
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2,3,4,&5
All of the above
12,386
What are the upper and lower limits of the yellow arc on an ASI?
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Lower limit V,, and upper limit V,_
Lower limit V.; and upper limit V\-
Lower limit V,., and upper limit Vs,
Lower limit Vi" and upper limit V,,
What does the blue line on an AS! of a twin propeller engined aircraft indicate?
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Vyse
ye
re
Vaca
The gravity erecting device on a vertical gyro is used on which instrument?
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Directional gyro unit
Turn indicator
Artificial horizon
Gyromagnetic device
Ina VSI lag error is improved by:
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bi-metalic strip
two
use of an accelerometer system
return spring
An aircraft fitted with a DRMC is landing in a southerly direction, in the southern
hemisphere. What indications will be seen on the DRMC?
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180° turn to east
No apparent turn
Turn to west
Oscillation around south82.
83.
84.
87.
What is the maximum drift of a gyro, due to earth rate?
a. 90° per hour
b. 180° per hour
< 15° per hour
d. 5° per hour
At
aircraft is flying a true track of 360° from 5° south to 5° north. What is the
change in apparent wander rate?
0° per hour
+3° per hour
- 3° per hour
Depends upon ground speed
aoe
When turning through 180° at constant attitude and bank, a classic artificial
horizon indicates:
nose up and correct angle of bank
attitude and bank angle are correct
nose up and bank angle too low
nose up and bank angle too high
poop
What is the Schuler period?
a 48 minutes
b. 84 seconds
c 48 seconds
d. 84 minutes
Mach number is defined as:
a the ratio of pitot pressure to dynamic pressure
b. the ratio of static pressure to dynamic pressure
‘ the ratio of dynamic pressure to static pressure
d. the ratio of static pressure to pitot pressure
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fou are flying at a constant FL290 and constant Mach number. The total
temperature increases by 5°. The CAS will:
a. remain approximately constant
b. increase by 10 kt
decrease by 10 kt
d. _willincrease or decrease depending on whether you are above or below ISA.
An aircraft turns from south-west to south-east when situated at 45°N, what
heading should you roll out on if using a DRMC?
a. 130°
b. 115°
a 140°
d. 155°89.
90.
91.
92.
93.
94.
95.
What is SAT?
a. Relative temperature measured in K
b. _ Differential temperature measured in K
<. _ Relative temperature measured in °C
d. Ambient temperature measured in °C
fan aircraft climbs, at constant Mach No., in ISA conditions, what happens to the
TAS and the CAS?
a. TAS increases and CAS increases
b, TAS remains constant and CAS decreases
G TAS decreases and CAS increases
d. TAS decreases and CAS decreases
Where is the earth rate wander and the transport wander of a gyro equal to zero?
a. North Pole
b. Equator
c 45°N
d 45°S
What happens when the static pressure supply, to an altimeter, becomes blocked
during a descent?
a. Reduces to zero
b. No effect
c. Under-reads
d. Indicates altitude at which blockage occurred
What happens when the static vent supplying an ASI is blocked, and the ram air
inlet remains clear?
a. __ ASlacts opposite to an altimeter
b. ASI always over-reads / reads a higher value
<_ ASt always under-reads / reads a lower value
d. —ASl acts like an altimeter
Ina left turn while taxiing, the correct indications are:
a. _ needle left, ball right.
b. _ needle left, balll left.
needle right, ball right.
d. needle right, ball left.
V,
io is defined as:
a. __ the maximum speed at which to fly with the landing gear retracted
b. _ the maximum speed at which the landing gear may be retracted or extended
the maximum speed at which to fly with the landing gear extended
d. the minimum speed at which to fly with the landing gear extended96.
97.
99.
100.
101.
102.
Vy_ is defined as:
a. _ the speed which must not be exceeded in still air, or without caution
b. _ the speed above which the landing gear may not be extended
the speed which must never be exceeded
d. the maximum speed for normal flap extension to be selected
In a gyro-magnetic compass, where does the torque motor get its information
from?
a. The flux gate
b. Error detector
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b | a a c d dWarning & Recording Questions
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The primary input to a basic stall warning system is:
angle of attack
las
slat/flap position
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Where in the aircraft does EASA require the FDR to be fitted?
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a. At the back
b. At the front
« In the wings
d. Inthe undercarriage bay
An FDR fitted to an aircraft of over 5700 kg after Apr 98 must record for:
a 10 hours
b. — 25hours
< 30 minutes
d. 60 minutes
Where can TCAS be displayed?
+ On its own screen
2 On the EFIS
3. Weather Radar
4 OnvsI
a. Alla
b. 1,284
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d. 1&4
The principle that TCAS uses is:
primary radar
ATC radar
RT communications
transponders in the aircraft
en an intruder aircraft has no altitude reporting facility, i
ith ‘A’ transponder only, TCAS can give:
Mode equipped
zs ance
corrective RA only
TA followed by a preventative RA
TA only
preventative RA only
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1.
12.
What does an FDR record when combined with a CVR?
Cockpit voice
Radio
Public addresses from the cockpit
Cabin voice
Pune
1,2&3
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GPWS system requires:
light & bell
aural signals only
aural signals which may be supplemented by visual signals
aural, tactile and visual signals or a combination thereof
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The Altitude Alert system alerts the pilot:
a. __ at decision height
b. at the selected altitude
«. when reference altitude equals the selected altitude
d. when deviating from the selected altitude
The Altitude Alert system:
a. mayalert by visual signals when approaching the selected altitude
b. _ activates a warning light on reaching selected altitude
«. engages auto-trim on reaching selected altitude
d. disengages auto-trim on reaching selected altitude
TCAS Il obtains information from:
1. pressure encoding from mode S transponder
2. radio altimeter
3. _aircraft specific configurations
4. inertial reference unit (IRU)
a1, &2
db 1,2,84
c 1,2,3,84
do 1,2,83
What does a CVR record?
Cabin crew conversations
Cabin crew conversation on intercom
PA announcements even when not selected on flight deck
Radio conversations
aogeA stall warning system fitted to a large aircraft will always include:
b.
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d.
various inputs including speed brake position, a warning module and a visual
or aural warning
various inputs including landing gear micro switch, a warning module and an
aural warning
various inputs including EGT, a warning module and an aural warning
stick-shakers and/or stick-push
GPWS is active between what heights?
a.
b.
«
d.
0 ft and 2500 ft
50 ft and 2450 ft
0 ft and 2450 ft
50 ft and 5000 ft
What is the correct response to a TCAS RA?
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Smoothly and immediately follow the climb or descent commands
Request permission to manoeuvre from ATC
Follow ATC instructions as these override TCAS RAs
Turn 90° and smoothly and immediately follow the climb or descent
commands
What symbol is used to represent an RA on a TCAS PPI?
a
b.
«
d.
Yellow circle
Red lozenge
Red square
Red circle
Which of the following is a preventative RA?
a.
b.
«
d.
Monitor vertical speed
Turn left
Traffic, traffic
limb, climb now
What input is there to TCAS II?
a. Mode ‘A’ transponder which gives TA and RAs
b. Mode 'C’ transponder which co-ordinates avoidance manoeuvres
« Mode 'C’ and ’S' transponders which co-ordinate avoidance manoeuvres
d. Mode ’S' transponder which co-ordinates avoidance manoeuvres
An aircraft with a MTOM greater than 5700 kg registered after 1 April 1998 requires
a CVR which:
a. records the last 2 hours of flight
b. records the last 72 hours of flight
<. _ records the last 30 minutes of flight
d. records the last 8 hours of flight
Revision Questions20.
21.
22.
23.
24,
What are the EASA OPS requirements for the CVR to start and stop recording?
a. __ From before the aircraft is able to move under its own power, until it is no
longer able to do so.
b. From the time the first engine is started and stops 5 minutes after the last
engine is shutdown
«From the time when the first engine is started and stops 5 minutes after the
APU is shutdown
d. From the time when the aircraft is first able to move under its own power until
5 minutes after it is no longer able to do so
An altitude alerting system must at least be capable of alerting the crew on:
approaching selected altitude
excessive deviation from selected altitude
excessive vertical speed
excessive terrain closure
abnormal gear/flap combination
yawns
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For an aircraft that weighs more than 5700 kg and was registered after 1 April
1998, the FDR and CVR must record respectively:
25 hours and 1 hour
25 hours and 2 hours
10 hours and 2 hours
10 hours and 1 hour
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“Other traffic” which is assessed as not being a threat will be indicated by a TCAS
system as:
a. asolid red square
b. _ assolid white or cyan diamond
_ahollow cyan diamond
d. —_ahollow cyan square
Which of the following are modes of the GPWS?
Excessive sink rate
Altitude loss after 1/0 or go-around
Excessive Glide slope deviation
High climb rate
Flaps in incorrect position
High altitude descent
Stall
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3,&5
&3
5&7
1,2,
12
1,3,
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26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
What corrective action is given by TCAS?
anos
Turn left or right
Climb or descend
Contact ATC
Turn then climb or descend
The flight data recorder actually starts running:
a
b.
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d,
at the beginning of the T/0 run
when the first engine is started
when the gear is retracted
when a/c lines up on runway
GPWS may indicate (list):
soy Pw
a.
b.
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Excessive sink rate after 1/0
Excessive descent rate
Excessive closure with terrain
Ground proximity not in the landing configuration
Excessive glide slope deviation
Altitude call-outs
Bank Angle alerting
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All7,
1,2&3
1,3,68&7
TCAS II when fitted with mode C transponder may give:
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TA only
TA and RA in horizontal plane
TA and RA in vertical plane
RA only
According to EASA OPS when must the CVR on a 50 seat turbo prop a/c begin
recording?
a
b.
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d.
Switch on to switch off
From lift off to when the weight on wheels switch is made on landing
From before the a/c is capable of moving under its own power to after the a/c
is no longer capable of moving under its own power
At commencement of the taxi to turning off the runway
What is the GPWS Mode 3 audible alert?
DON'T SINK, DON’T SINK followed by WHOOP WHOOP, PULL UP if the sink
rate exceeds a certain value
DON'T SINK, DON'T SINK continuously
DON'T SINK, DON'T SINK followed immediately by WHOOP WHOOP, PULL
UP
SINK RATE repeated each 1.5 seconds. Penetrating the second boundary
generates an aural alert of WHOOP, WHOOP PULL UP31.
32.
CVR components consist of:
microphone
crash/fire resistant construction
independent battery
a flight data recorder
ayps
1&2
1&4
1,2,384
1284
anos
If an aircraft GPWS detects an excessive rate of descent with gear and flaps up, the
alert and warning will be:
a. DON'T SINK, DON'T SINK
b. TOO LOW TERRAIN, TOO LOW TERRAIN followed by TOO LOW GEAR, TOO
LOW GEAR
c SINK RATE followed by “WHOOP WHOOP PULL UP
d. TERRAIN TERRAIN followed by ‘WHOOP WHOOP PULL UP.
The requirement to carry a GPWS concerns aircraft which are, depending on their
age, weight and passenger capacity:
1. Turboprop 2. Piston 3. Jet
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