Low Vis Ops/FMS/Emergency Procedures - Exam A

Question 1

The minimum RVR for take-off on the Q400 is:

150 m
125 m
150 ft
125 ft

Answer 1

125m

Question 2

A Cat II Approach has:

DH not below 200 ft AAL and RVR not less than 300 m.
DH not below 100 ft AGL and RVR not less than 300 m.
DH lower than 200 ft AGL and RVR less 300 m.
DH lower than 100 ft AAL and RVR more than 300 m.

Answer 2

DH not below 100 ft AGL and RVR not less than 300 m.

Question 3

It is not permitted to continue beyond the Cat II DH unless:

Any element of approach or runway lighting is seen.
A segment of at least 3 consecutive lights, including a lateral element, is seen.
A segment of at least 2 consecutive lights, including a lateral segment, is seen.
A segment of at least 3 consecutive lights is seen.

Answer 3

A segment of at least 3 consecutive lights, including a lateral element, is seen.

Question 4

When Low Visibility Procedures are in place, the spacing between aircraft is increased to:

4 nm between landing aircraft and 10 nm between landing & departing aircraft.
4 nm between all aircraft
10 nm between all aircraft
10 nm between landing aircraft

Answer 4

10 nm between landing aircraft

Question 5

The standard ILS glide-path is calibrated to within what limits?

8 ° each side of the LOC centerline out to 10 nm from the threshold.
10 ° each side of the LOC centerline out to 8 nm from the threshold.
8 ° each side of the runway centerline out to 8 nm from the threshold.
10 ° each side of the LOC centerline out to 10 nm from the threshold.

Answer 5

8 ° each side of the LOC centerline out to 10 nm from the threshold.

Question 6

Heavy rain on the windscreen can cause:

The runway appear to be displaced laterally.
Objects to appear higher than they really are.
Objects to appear lower than they really are.
Objects to appear closer than they really are.

Answer 6

Objects to appear lower than they really are.

Question 7

What speed should be maintained on a Cat II approach?

Up to Vref + 20 until 500 ft, then Vref +5 kts.
Vref + 15
Vref + 10
Vref +5/-0 until DA is reached.

Answer 7

Vref +5/-0 until DA is reached.

Question 8

In the event of an engine failure during a Cat II approach, with Cat I reversion available:

Provided the failure occurs below 500’R the approach may be continued to Cat I minima.
A go-around must be flown.
Provided the failure occurs above 500’Rthe approach may be continued to Cat I minima.
The approach may be continued provided the AP remains engaged.

Answer 8

Provided the failure occurs above 500’Rthe approach may be continued to Cat I minima.

Question 9

When the FMS is Initialised:

The Time should be updated from the captain’s clock.
Both the Time and Date should be adjusted from the captain’s clock.
The Time and Date should not be updated as this is done automatically.
The Initialisation cannot be accepted until the Time has been updated manually.

Answer 9

The Time and Date should not be updated as this is done automatically.

Question 10

The Initialisation Page of the FMS displays:

All current messages.
The Flightplan Origin and NEXT Waypoint.
The Present Position, Time and Date.
All of the above.

Answer 10

The Present Position, Time and Date.

Question 11

To couple the FMS to the Flight Director/Autopilot the following selection are required:

Nav Source to FMS, then NAV on the FGCP.
DTO Next Waypoint, then NAV on the FGCP.
NAV Page on the FMS, then NAV on the FGCP.
Nav Source to FMS, then NAV Page on the FMS.

Answer 11

Nav Source to FMS, then NAV on the FGCP.

Question 12

The FMS screen is dimmed by:

Adjusting the Captain’s MFD Dimmer Control.
Adjusting the Forward Console Dimmer Control on the Overhead Panel.
Adjusting the Dimmer Control on the Captain’s Side Console.
Pressing the On/Off/Dim Key on the FMS and Using Line Keys to adjust.

Answer 12

Pressing the On/Off/Dim Key on the FMS and Using Line Keys to adjust.

Question 13

To define a hold in the FMS, select:

NAV/MENU/HOLDING DEFN/ then enter holding information.
FPL/MNVR/HOLD/ then enter holding information.
NAV/MNVR/HOLDING DEFN/ then enter holding information.
FPL/MENU2/HOLD/ then enter holding information.

Answer 13

NAV/MNVR/HOLDING DEFN/ then enter holding information.

Question 14

The predicted landing mass is displayed:

PERF Page 1.
NAV Page 1.
FPL Page 1.
FPL MENU

Answer 14

PERF Page 1.

Question 15

When loading a flight plan into the FMS:

It should always be loaded by the Captain
Only CO or PLT routes may be loaded.
The pilot who loads the flight plan must check it against the Airplan.
Both pilots must check the flight plan against the Airplan.

Answer 15

Both pilots must check the flight plan against the Airplan.

Question 16

If cleared direct to a planned waypoint.

Type in the waypoint at the cursor and Enter.
Type in the number of the waypoint from the list.
Press the line key next to the waypoint and Enter.
Confirm the number of the waypoint with PNF before selecting it.

Answer 16

Confirm the number of the waypoint with PNF before selecting it.

Question 17

In the event of an Engine Fire on the Ground:

Both fire bottles should be discharged together.
Both fire bottles should be discharged, 30 seconds apart, if the fire persists.
One fire bottle should be discharged into each engine.
The first fire bottle should be discharged before the Pull Fuel Handle is operated.

Answer 17

Both fire bottles should be discharged, 30 seconds apart, if the fire persists.

Question 18

If the #1 Oil Pressure Gauge indicates 50 psi:

The engine must be shut down immediately.
The engine may be kept running, with the propeller feathered, provided the oil pressure remains above 44 psid.
The engine may be kept running, with the propeller feathered, if the ENG OIL PRESS Warning also illuminates.
The Drill should be complete from memory, then checked against the ECL.

Answer 18

The engine may be kept running, with the propeller feathered, provided the oil pressure remains above 44 psi

Question 19

In the event of Unscheduled operation of the Autofeather:

There would be indications of High torque and low PRPM.
FADEC would shut down the engine.
PRPM would increase until the Overspeed Governor took control.
There would be considerable drag from the failed propeller.

Answer 19

There would be indications of High torque and low PRPM.

Question 20

In the event of an APU Fire:

APU Shutdown and Fire Suppression should take place automatically.
APU Shutdown will occur but fire Suppression must be done manually.
Fire suppression should take place automatically but shut down must be done manually.
APU Shutdown and Fire Suppression must be done manually.

Answer 20

APU Shutdown and Fire Suppression should take place automatically.

Question 21

If a DE-ICE PRESS Caution illuminates when the boots are running, system pressure is normal but one boot advisory light does not illuminate, this indicates:

A leak in the de-ice pressure distribution system.
A leak in one de-ice boot.
A spurious Caution Light.
A timer fault.

Answer 21

A leak in one de-ice boot.

Question 22

Following a BATT HOT Warning and completion of the drill, the battery temperature continues to rise:

This is to be expected due to loss of the associated cooling fans.
The flight must be continued on Battery Essential Services only.
This indicates a possible thermal runaway; an immediate landing is required.
The aircraft should be landed as soon as practicable at a maintenance base.

Answer 22

This indicates a possible thermal runaway; an immediate landing is required.

Question 23

In the event of a Pitch Jam:

Maintain the flap setting and airspeed at the time of the jam.
Attempt to overcome the jam using the elevator trim
Increase airspeed to improve the effectiveness of the controls.
Plan to use Flap 35 ° for landing to avoid risk of a tailstrike.

Answer 23

Maintain the flap setting and airspeed at the time of the jam.

Question 24

In the event of a LANDING GEAR INOP Caution:

Select the Gear down on the normal system to check if the Caution is spurious.
The PTU will be required for Gear Extension.
Check that the Alternate Gear Release and Extension Doors are fully closed.
Go straight to the alternate Gear Extension Drill.

Answer 24

Go straight to the alternate Gear Extension Drill.