RNP&RVSM

Question 1

RVSM, Equipment required

Answer 1

• Altitude indication, 2 ADRs + 2 DMCs + 2 PFD 
• Altitude selection:
- 1 Autopilot function 
- 1 FCU channel 
• Altitude alert, 1 FWC
• 1 transponder

Question 2

RVSM, weather issues to report to ATC

Answer 2

Turbulence greater than moderate turbulence

Question 3

RVSM, aircraft failure that must be reported to ATC

Answer 3

• Failure of AP1 and AP2
• Loss of altimeter system redundancy (1 PFD indication)
• Failure of equipment affecting ability to maintain FL

Question 4

RVSM, PFD altitude tolerance on the ground before a flight in RVSM airspace

Answer 4

• 75 ft between PFD and airport

* 20 ft between each PFD

Question 5

RVSM, Letter used on the ATS flight plan to indicate that the aircraft is RVSM capable

Answer 5

W

Question 6

RNP, Equipments required to operate in P-RNAV airspace

Answer 6

• 1 RNAV system:

• 1 FMGC
• 1 MCDU
• 1 GPS or 1 VOR and 1 DME for FM navigation update
• 2 IRS
• 1 FD in NAV mode

• In addition:

• PF side: PFD and ND must be operative
• PNF side: 1 of the EFIS must be operative (display ND using PFD/ND transfer switch)
• GPS may be required for RNP-1 terminal procedures

Question 7

RNP, Equipment required to operate in B-RNAV airspace

Answer 7

• 1 RNAV system:

• 1 FMGC
• 1 MCDU
• 1 VOR and 1 DME for FM navigation update
• 1 IRS

• In addition:

• PF side: PFD and ND must be operative
• PNF side: 1 of the EFIS must be operative (display ND using PFD/ND transfer switch)