Jepp FAA Question Bank Flashcards
What is Operational Control?
With respect to a flight, means the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight.
What is the standard temperature lapse rate?
2 degrees C per 1000ft
Explain the three types of icing?
Rime
Mixed
Clear
What does RVSM stand For?
Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums
What is RNP?
Required Navigation Performance
What is MNPS?
Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications
What does NATS Stand for?
North Atlantic Track System
What does PACOTS Stand for?
Pacific Oceanic Track System
All Company communications should be kept on file and recorded for how long? FAR 121.711
30 days
What are the four forces of flight?
Lift
Weight
Thrust
Drag
Who is responsible for operational control for a domestic Airline? 121.533
Dispatcher and PIC
Who is responsible for operational control for a flag airline? 121.533
Dispatcher and PIC
Who is responsible for operational control for a supplemental airline? 121.537
Director of Operations and PIC
What is the standard minimum visibility required for takeoff for a two engine airplane? 91.175
1SM
What is the standard minimum visibility required for takeoff of a three or more engine airplane? 91.175
1/2 SM
When do you need a takeoff alternate? 121.617
When the weather at your departure airport is below the landing minimums listed in the Operations Specifications.
What are the rules for listing a take off alternate for an aircraft with 2 engines? 121.617
Takeoff alternate cannot be more than 1hr in still air, one engine INOP, at normal cruise speed
What are the rules for listing a takeoff alternate for an aircraft with 3 engines? 121.617
Take off alternate cannot be more than 2hrs in still air, one engine inop, at normal Cruise speed.
What must the weather be at that Alternate airport to file as a T/O alternate? 121.617
Weather must meet the alternate minimums listed in the OPS Specs for that airport at the time of arrivial
If listing an alternate for your departure airport what is the weather to legally list it as a take off alternate airport?
Weather must be greater than the landing minimums listed in the OPS Specs for that airport at the time of arrival and meet alternate weather minimums.
What does VOR stand for?
Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Radio Range
Is the dispatcher required by regulation to be familiar with weather along the planned route? 121.465
Yes, the dispatcher should monitor the weather for the entire flight
What are the approach minimums for a category I aircraft?
200ft ceilings and 1/2 mile
What is Squawk 7500?
Air piracy