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MCQ Ciaran (ANSWERS COURTESY OF JOSHAIR LTD.) Flashcards

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Assuming constant altitude, on a subsonic aircraft with an increase in forward velocity:
The centre of pressure of a wing will?
Remain static
Move Rearward
Move Forward

A

josh: move rearward

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If an aircraft is yawing to the left the pilot can trim to correct this by trimming?
The Aileron trim tab
The Rudder
The Directional stability mixer unit

A

Josh: The Rudder

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To aid the Ailerons in a turn the
Spoilers on both wings will rise
Spoiler on the upward going aileron will rise
Spoiler on the downward going aileron will rise.

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Josh: Spoiler on the upward going aileron will rise

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Slots are not used on hi-speed transonic aircraft because
They create too much lift at high speed
They create too much drag at high speed
They are susceptible to damage from bird strikes

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Josh: They create too much drag at high speed

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Differential ailerons correct for?

a. Flight instability
b. Adverse yaw
c. Dutch roll

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Josh: Adverse yaw

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An aircraft pilot might trim an aileron to?
To maintain flight stability
Help coordinate a turn
To Balance aerodynamic loads on a trim tab

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Josh: Help coordinate a turn

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Extending a leading edge slat will do what to the Angle of Attack?
Increase the angle of attach
Decrease the angle of attack
Change the position of’ the centre of gravity

A

Josh: Decrease the angle of attack

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Forcing supersonic air through a venture will create what?
An obique shockwave
A normal shockwave
An expansion wave

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A normal shockwave

//Ciaran

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In the ATA system, tmior zone 400 is?
The Nacelles
The landing gear
The Passenger Doors

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Josh: The Nacelles

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Bonding strips/leads are a means of?
Joining aircraft components
Providing an electrical conductive path
Ensuring panels don’t fall on maintenance personnel during removals

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Josh: Providing an electrical conductive path

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In the ATA system, major zone 100 is?
The upper fuselage
The empennage
The Lower fuselage

A

Josh: The Lower fuselage

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The front spar on a wing is subject to which of the following forces?
Thrust
Bending
Torque

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Josh: Bending

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Safe-life design means?
Components have a back-up in case of an emergency
Component must be serviced regularly
Components have a limited service life after which they must be replaced

A

Josh: Components have a limited service life after which they must be replaced

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Rivets are designed to withstand which type of load?
Shear
Tension
Compound torsion

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Josh: Shear

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BSTA 1435 is?
1435 inches from the longitudinal datum
1435 inches from the lateral datum
1435 cm from the vertical datum

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Josh: 1435 inches from the lateral datum

Ciaran// 1435 inches from the longitudinal datum

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Production Break points are the points where?
Sections of fuselage are joined together during manufacture
Point where the füselage can be disassejnbled during an emergency
Points where the fuselage is designed to brake during a crash landing

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Josh: Sections of fuselages are joined together during manufacture

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Which anti-corrosive treatment applies a zinc coating to steel?

a. Chrome plating
b. Anodine 1201
c. Galvanising

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Josh: Galvanising

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The Primary Load Bearers on a wing are?
The Spars
Ribs
The Longerons

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Josh: The spars

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A variable Incidence Stabiliser corrects for Mach Trim by?
Trimming the stabiliser leading edge up
Trimming the stabiliser leading edge down
Trimming the stabiliser trailing edge down

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Josh: Trimming the stabiliser leading edge down

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Frieze Ailerons are used to?
Create greater lift
Increase the camber during a turn
To equalise drag during a turn

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Josh: To equalise drag during a turn

(to prevent adverse yaw)

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Pylons are designed to support?
The Wing
The Engine
The Spar box

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Josh: The Engine

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.As Cabin Altitude decreases from 8000ft to 6000ft the cabin pressure will?

a. Increase
b. Decrease
c. Remain constant as only altitude changes

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Josh: Increase

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Cabin pressure is maintained by?
The pilot
The cabin pressure controller
The Outflow valve

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Josh: The Outflow valve

Ciaran: The cabin pressure controller

Assume because outflow valve requires an input to modulate but i think he’s wrong

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The negative pressure relief valve opens when?
Ambient pressure is less than cabin pressure
Ambient pressure is greater than cabin pressure
When the outflow valve is open

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Josh: Ambient pressure is greater than cabin pressure

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The Cabin pressure controller requires what to operate? a. Differential pressure b. Differential pressure and altitude c. Differential pressure, altitude and vertical speed indicated
Josh: ???
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The cabin altitude is prevented from reaching 15,000ft by? An Audible warning The outflow valve An Aneroid altitude switch
The outflow valve
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A system which uses air to cool air is called? An Air Cycle system A vapour cycle system An Air Vapour System
An Air Cycle system
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The Pac Turbine Bi-pass valve ensures? The temperature from the ACM turbine is not too hot The Heat Exchanger is at maximum efficiency The temperature from the ACM is not to cold
The temperature from the ACM is not to cold
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An Analog Airspeed indicator requires input from which air measurement equipment? The pitot tube only The static port only Both the pitot and static systems.
Both the pitot and static systems
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The Electrical potential across the fuselage structure is maintained? Bonding Static Dischargers Diffusers
Static Dischargers Bonding
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.Ram/Pitot air pressure is required to calculate Airspeed Vertical Airspeed Altitude
Airspeed
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QNH is defined as'? Height above an airfield Altitude above sea level Flight level above standard atmosphere
Altitude above sea level
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According to ISA the Adiabatic lapse rate is? 2 degrees Celsius fi»r every 1000ft increase in altitude -2 degrees Celsius for every 1000ft increase in altitude 28 degrees for every 1000ft increase in altitiude
-2 degrees Celsius for every 1000ft increase in altitude
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Aneroid Barometer Capsules correct for the non- linear relationship between altitude and pressure by'? Corrugating the capsule Sealing the capsule Connecting Accelerometer pumps
Sealing the capsule
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If an Aircraft uses the Barometric QFE when taking off and lands again at the same airfield then the Altimeter will read? 0 Altitude Sea Level Altitude 1013 mBa
0 Altitude
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The angle between True North and Magnetic North is called? The angle of Inclination Variation Deviation
Variation
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lsogonic lines correct for? Inclination Deviation Variation
Variation
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.Radio Altimeter can be used to find an aircrafts altitude? 2501 ft and above 2500 ft and below Any altitude
2500 ft and below
39
The emergency ELT Vhf Frequency is? 121.5 Mhz Vhf 115.3 Mhz Vhf 50 MhzVhf
121.5 Mhz Vhf
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The Hf Antenna is located where? a. Leading edge of the Vertical Stabiliser b. Upper Fuselage c. Lower Fuselage
a. Leading edge of the Vertical Stabiliser
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HF Communications are transmitted using? Short wave Radio Long wave Radio Medium wave Radio
Long wave Radio
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The Voltage regulator in the Generator Control Unit controls? Output Voltage of the Generator The Voltage in the Exciter Field Coil Voltage Charing of the Aircraft Batteries
Output Voltage of the Generator
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Aircraft Batteries are? The only source of Dc Power. The final source of aircraft power. Are used for starting the engine.
The only source of Dc Power.
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A unit which couples the Constant Speed Drive and the Ac Generator is called the? Intergrated Drive Generator Internal Drive Generator Integrated Speed Drive Generator
Intergrated Drive Generator
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.A Variable speed Constant frequency Generator uses what component to produce Ac Output? A Constant Speed Drive An Invener A Transformer Rectifier
Transformer Rectifier
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A push/pull type Circuit Breakers can be used as? An electrical isolation switch A Potentiometer switch A voltage protection device
An electrical isolation switch
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What kind of fuse allows for momentary surges in Current? A glass tubular fuse A slow blow fuse A ceramic fuse
A slow blow fuse A slow blow fuse is ''Slow'' to ''blow'' as it will allow a sudden surge but not a sustained surge over a long period of time
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The Output ofa three phase AC generator is? 115v AC 400Hz 155v Ac 400Hz 215v Ac 400Hz
115v AC 400Hz
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A Twin Engine Aircraft uses which type of Distribution Network? A Twin Bus A Parrallel Bus A Split Bus
A Split Bus
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A Constant Speed Motor Generator is also known as a? Ram Air Turbine Ram Air Jet Gas Turbine Engine
Gas Turbine Engine
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An Aircraft with exits above what height froin ground must have an Escape Slide Fitted? 1.8 metres 1.9 meters 2.0 meters
1.8 metres
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Pilots have what device installed in the cockpit for emergency evacuation? Escape Ropes Escape Slides Escape Hatch
Escape Ropes
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Cabin Escape Path lighting must not be more than what height form the floor 4 feet 1Foot 6 Feet
4 feet
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The Pilots seats are fitted with which type of seat belt? Inertia Reel Pull to Tighten Safety Hamess
Safety Hamess
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A Sliding Carpets are used for what application on aircraft? Manual Aircraft Cargo Loading Automatic Aircraft Cargo Loading Air stairs Extension.
Automatic Aircraft Cargo Loading
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On the Aircraft Passenger Announcement system which user has priority? The Boarding Announcement System The Cabin Attendants The Pilots
The Pilots
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What are the three components required for combustion? Oxygen, Fuel and Heat Heat, Fuel and a Spark A Spark, Fuel and Oxygen
Oxygen, Fuel and Heat
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A Thermistor type continuous loop fire detection system is also known as a? Spot Detector Thermocouple Rate of Temperature Rise Detector
Thermocouple
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You should Never use water on a Metal fire as it will cause? The fire to Extinguish The fire to Explode An increase in the temperature of the Metal
The fire to Explode
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If the yellow Discharge indicator is missing from lhe Engine fire extinguishing system it means? The Fire Bottle has been discharged normally by the pilot The Fire Bottle has been discharged abnormally due to Overheat The Fire Bottle has been discharged abnormally due to Overpressure
The Fire Bottle has been discharged normally by the pilo
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In the event ofa fire it is required that the pilot gets what warnings. An Alarm An Alarm and warning lights An Alarm, a waming light and a passenger announcement.
An Alarm and warning lights
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Gust Locks are fitted on some aircraft primary flight controls to prevent? Damage of flight controls on ground due to stormy conditions Movement of the flight controls in flight Dutch Roll
Damage of flight controls on ground due to stormy conditions A Flight Control Lock (sometimes referred to as a Gust Lock) is a means by which control surfaces on an aircraft not in flight can be prevented from random movement caused by wind, jet blast or propeller wash and thus possible damage to the surface, attachment points or control system
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On Hydraulic Powered Flight control systems the systems which commands the hydraulic actuator to stop its movement at the correct position is called? Feedback Follow up Artificial Feel
Follow up
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Which of the following is true about "Fly by Wire" systems? The Pilot moves the flight controls using cables The Pilot moves the flight controls using Aerodynamic forces The pilot moves the flight controls using electrical signals to hydraulic actuators
The pilot moves the flight controls using electrical signals to hydraulic actuator
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An Aircraft is fitted with "Yaw Dampers" to prevent which of the following? Mach Trim Adverse Yaw Dutch Roll
Dutch Roll
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An Aircraft Rudder is fitted with a "Rudder Travel Limiter" to prevent? The Rudder from moving. To Limit a Rudders Movement at High Speed To prevent the rudder from moving at low speed.
To Limit a Rudders Movement at High Speed
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The Electrical "Fuel Quantity Indication System" uses which electrical principle for operation? a. Capacitance b. Inductance c. Resistivity
a. Capacitance
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When using the "Dipstick" to measure fuel quantity which of the following is necessary? a. There is fuel on board b. The aircraft is level c. There is no water in the Fuel
b. The aircraft is level
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Micro biological contamination in the Fuel tanks should be removed as it will? Cause corrosion Block the Boost pumps Increase the amount of fuel the Engine Consumes
Cause corrosion
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The pressure in an Aircraft hydraulic system is, 1800 psi 45 psi 3000psi
3000psi
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The pressure in the hydraulic reservoir is to prevent which of the following? Cavitation Reverse Flow Moisture Seperation
Cavitation
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When filling the Hydraulic Reservoir you should? Always use Mineral Hydraulic Fluid Always use Synthetic Hydraulic fluid Always use the hydraulic fluid specified by the Manufacturer in the Aircraft Maintenance Manuals
Always use the hydraulic fluid specified by the Manufacturer in the Aircraft Maintenance Manuals
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The Accumulator is used for which of the following functions? As a Hydraulic fluid reserve A back up Hydraulic system in the event of a hydraulic system failure As a source of boost pressure in the event of high hydraulic demand.
As a source of boost pressure in the event of high hydraulic demand.
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A system which prevents ice from forming on the aircraft is called? A De-icing system An Anti- icing system An Ice Management system
An Anti- icing system
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What prevents an aircraft from rebounding after landing? The rebound valve and hydraulic fluid The nitrogen charge and hydraulic fluid The Nitrogen Pressure relief valve
The rebound valve and hydraulic fluid
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What is the maximum braking available to the pilot using the Auto-Brake System? High Maximum Rejected Take Off
Rejected Take Off
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The holes in the aircraft tyre rims are to allow? Thermal expansion Ventilation of the heat from the brakes Access to the brake packs with the wheel installed.
Ventilation of the heat from the brakes
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When the landing gears are up and locked during flight what indication does the Pilot get? a. Three green tri-angles b. Three red tri-angles c. No light indication as cockpit has lights out policy.
c. No light indication as cockpit has lights out policy.
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What Colour is the left hand wing Navigation light? a. A Red light b. A Green light c. A white light
a. A Red light
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The conversion of one type of light to another is known as? Illumination Phosphorescence Fluorescence.
Fluorescence.
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What is the pressure in an aircraft crew oxygen cylinder? 1800 psi 2800 psi 3800 psi
1800 psi
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What does the crew oxygen bottle" low pressure regulator" regulate pressure to? 80psi 180psi 280psi
80psi
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Which valve regulates the amount of cooling air supplied to the precooler? The Bleed air Check valve The Fan Air Valve The Overpressure valve
The Fan Air Valve
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The"PNEUM ABNORM" light illuminates at what pressure ranges? 40 psi to 50psi \<37psi or \>57psi Both of the above
\<37psi or \>57psi
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Potable Water System can be pressurised by which systems bleed air, ground supply and on-board compressor bleed air, ram air and on-board compressor bleed air, ground supply and ram air.
bleed air, ground supply and on-board compressor
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Water to the hot tap in the lavatories is heated by ? a Hot water cyclinder b bleed air c an inline water heater
c an inline water heater
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The centralised maintenance system operates in which mode on ground? Interactive Reporting Both of the above
Interactive
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What is the function of the input/output Line replaceable Module? (LRU: Line Replaceable Unit, AFDX: Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet) Executes applications on the inputs and Outputs of the LRUs Converts the inputs and outputs of the LRU's in to AFDX Conducts system checks and updates
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What part of the on board Telephony system allows the passengers phone to recieve data during flight? The GSM Antenna The CIDS Director The leaky line antenna
The GSM Antenna
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ATC Data link communication, between the aircraft and ATC centers is made using which systems? High Frequency only Very High Frequency and High Frequency only Satellite Communications, Very High Frequency and High Frequency.
Very High Frequency and High Frequency only

Mod 11: Systems (37 decks)

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