ATP AL 1 Flashcards
Under the Civil Aviation Act 18, what does the term Authority apply to?
The Civil Aviation Authority
-Section 18 CAAct
What is the maximum airspeed for a Cat C Aicraft in a turn during an Instrument Departure?
265kts,
91.413
*Cat B 165kts
What services are provided in Class F airspace?
Uncontrolled Airspace. IFR receives advisory service and all other flights (VFR) receive flight information service on request.
71.111
What is the maximum speed permitted below 10,000ft in Class F airspace?
250kts
91.237
What is the VFR visibility requirement in Class C airspace below 10,000ft?
5km
91.301 Table 4
In an ETOPS operation under Part 121, what are the requirements for a take off below the IAP minima
There must be a suitable alternate aerodrome within 1 hr at single engine speed (or 2 hours if 3 or 4 engine aircraft)
121.161
For a flight under IFR without a requirement for an alternate, fuel to fly for_____ minutes at holding speed at 1500ft above the destination is required.
45mins
91.403
Which of the following best describes the holding pattern at PRE (paper)
*See page 9 POM ILS holding ILS RWY 14 IAL Chart
The 322 radial between 9 & 14 DME with a 1 min right hand pattern
When can a visual approach be requested to RW14 by day
By day, within 30nm, +5km vis, able to maintain continuous visual reference with the surface.
By night, within the circling area or 5nm with approach lights visible or 7nm established on ILS
91.423
Established on the Glide Slope, what should your altitude be when crossing the final approach fix (FAF)
1400ft (ref glide slope check)
IAL Chart IAL7.3
At which point should the missed approach be initiated?
450ft, the DH using Moresby QNH
(Disregard subtracting 100ft for actual QNH)
IAL Chart, AIP FLT SUP 5.3
A survival kit appropriate to the terrain over which the aircraft is operated must be carried in all aircraft in addition to the survival kit, in an aicraft with 72 seats of which 44 are booked, how many first aid kits must be carried?
2 first aid kits
91.523
In a Part 121 operation, what is the minimum number of flight attendants that can be carried in an aicraft with 283seats but carrying only 140 passengers.
6 flight attendants
When an aircraft is returned to service from maintenance, who is responsible for completing the logbooks and the tech log?
The engineer
43.101 and 91.617
Can you operate and electric shaver on an IFR flight?
Yes
91.7
Can radioactive products be carried in a passenger compartment?
Yes, if contained in an “Excepted package” under the technical instructions
92.9
Which of the listed items are not classified as dangerous goods?
Flares packs in the life rafts
Part 92
*The choices are explosives, gas lighters etc
An aircraft with a Vat of 98kts would be in which category and what would its required final approach speed be?
Cat B
85-130kts
91.423
In an aircraft able to maintain more than 1000ft AGL with the critical engine inoperative, when must the life rafts be carried for all occupants?
200nm off the shore
91.525
When can you descend below the MDA during a circling approach?
When the aircraft is positioned for a normal approach with normal approach end of the runway in sight at all times
91.423
What is the definition of the threshold under Part 121 operations?
When the approach on the final clear of obstacles intersects the runway at 1:20
121.3
What is the maximum holding speed for all categories of aircraft at or below 14,000ft
230kts
91.421
Can loaded firearms be carried by passengers?
Yes, by police or specified personnel if carrying our police work or military operations
91.9
If not away from home base where a pilot’s logbook is normally kept, within what period of time must the entries be completed?
Within 7 days
61.25
When landing on a contaminated runway, the landing distance required must be increased by what factor?
115% of the dry requirement
121.223
Quick donning oxygen masks are required in pressurised aircraft when operating above what altitude?
FL250
91.535
Who is responsible for recording and monitoring the flight and duty times of the crew members?
The crew members and the certificate holder
122.53, 122.103/105, 122.51c
An aircraft’s altimeter should be set to 1013.2 to cruise in which of the following levels?
At or above FL210
91.239
The details of an accident must be reported to CAA by whom and within that time?
By the PIC (or the Operator if PIC is unable) within 10 days
12.53
When can an aircraft operate in a danger area?
Whenever the pilot feels it is safe to do so and it will not affect the flight.
91.129
Under part 121 operations, which of the listed items is true about the load manifest (ie, who signs it)?
Required for each flight and signed by the PIC
121.307
Within what distance of an aerodrome is a pilot permitted to operate under night VMC
Within 5nm of the aerodrome of departure
91.301
Within what time period is an alternate required if the forecast cloud and/or visibility are below specified alternate minima?
If the ETA is within 30 mins before, during or 30 mins after the forecast period of deterioration.
91.405
What is the duration of a Class 1 Medical Certificate for a pilot aged less than 40 years
12 months
40-60 is 6 months
40-60, 6 months can be extended to 12 months in a multi crew environment
67.57
In an area with terrain in excess of 10,000ft, what is the obstacle clearance for IFR?
(Vert and hori margins)
2000ft vertically
5nm horizontally
91.417
What transponder code should be used following a comms failure?
7600
91.437 and 91.249 Table 3
What action should be taken following a transponder failure in controlled airspace?
Request from ATC to proceed to destination (including via mid points if req’d) or to a repair facility and follow ATC instructions
91.249
What is the maximum number of passenger seats permitted for single engine IFR under part 125?
14 excluding any required crew member seat
125.9
What are the lighting requirements for an alternate aerodrome at night?
Must have stby power for the lights
91.405
If a deviation is made from an ATC clearance due to immediate weather avoidance, what action must be taken?
Take whatever action is required and notify ATC as soon as practical
91.241
ATC Light Signals
91.243 Table 1
See page 42 or Part 91.243
What is the definition of a passenger under Part 121
Any person carried on board the aircraft other than a crew member
Definitions Part 121
What area the Special VFR mínimas
By day only, 600ft and 1500mtrs
91.303
What are the GPS/NPA alternate minima
LSALT +500ft final route segment and 8km vis
91.405
What are the minimum PIC reqs for an ATPL
1500 ttl time
500 in type of operation
100 IF (at least 50 real)
100 night
121.505/509
Aircraft with more than 30 seats need how many life rafts when more than 200nm from land?
Must cater for all passengers and crew + enough capacity if one raft is lost
91.525
What is the ETOPS requirement for 2 engine out performance for aircraft with 3 or 4 engines
Within 90 mins of a suitable aerodrome
2 eng out must maintain 2000ft AGL withing 10nm (5nm if using navaids)
May a VFR equipped aircraft fly above broken cloud for 20 mins?
No, VFR (CHTR/RPT) above broken conditions unless IFR capable crew and aircraft single engine capability to maintain 1000ft above cloud
IFR radio equipped
Fuel to go IFR if required
121.155 and 125.115