Rules & Regs Flashcards
The outbound leg of a hold must not be longer than:
- Up to and including FL140?
- Above FL140?
- 1 Minute or the time or distance specified on the chart.
2. 1.5 Minutes or the time and distance specified on the chart.
What is the maximum permitted indicated airspeed for holding:
- Up to and including FL140?
- Where the approach is limited to Cat A and B aircraft only?
- Above FL140 up to and including FL200?
- Above FL200?
- 230 KIAS
- 170 KIAS
- 240 KIAS
- 265 KIAS
All turns in a hold should be at a rate of/angle of?
Rate one or 25 degrees, whichever requires the lesser bank
In a hold, should allowance be made in heading and timing to compensate for the effect of wind?
Yes
What does a DME Limit mean when prescribed for a holding pattern?
The distance at which the outbound leg of the holding pattern should be terminated and a turn commenced.
Can a SID be flown by an aircraft already airborne? And if so what conditions apply?
Yes, the pilot must visually position the aircraft on the runway centreline so that all tracking and altitude requirements can be met.
At what point during a DME/GPS arrival is manoeuvring prohibited?
After passing the final approach fix.
What are the 5 specific restrictions that apply to the conduct of a GPS Arrival?
- Current Database.
- The co-ordinates of VOR/NDB in GPS must not be capable of modification by crew.
- GPS Integrity (RAIM) must be available.
- The nominated azimuth guide (VOR/NDB) must be used for track guidance.
- If there is doubt of validity of GPS info (RAIM Warning) a missed approach must be executed.
When do the circling restrictions shown on approach charts apply?
During day in less then VMC and at night.
What obstacle clearance does a 10 and 25nm MSA provide?
1,000 ft
A 3 degree approach equates to approximately how many feet per mile?
320 ft
What is Vat?
Vso multiplied by 1.3
Can an aircraft be operated in a lower speed category when operated at a lower weight?
No however must increase category when actual handling speeds are in excess of those the specified category.
What are the five reasons a missed approach must be executed?
- During the final segment the aircraft is not maintained within the applicable navigation tolerance for the aid in use.
- During an IAP below the MSA the aid in use becomes suspect or fails.
- Visual reference is not established at or before the MAPT or DA/RA.
- A landing cannot be effected from a runway approach unless a circling approach can be conducted.
- Visual reference is lost while circling to land from an IAP.
What obstacle clearance and gradient is a missed approach designed to provide?
100 ft and 2.5%
If a missed approach is required from visual circling, how is the missed approach track regained?
The pilot must make an initial climbing turn towards the landing runway and overhead the airport, where the pilot will establish the aircraft climbing on the missed approach track.
During visual circling, descent below the MDA may only occur when the pilot: (5 items)
- Maintains the aircraft within the circling area.
- Maintains a visibility, along the intended flight path, not less then that specified on the chart.
- Maintains visual contact with the landing runway environment.
- From a position within the circling area on the downwind, base or final leg can complete a continuous descent to the landing threshold using normal rates of descent and manoeuvres.
- In daylight only, maintains visual contact with obstacles along the intended flight path.
How is the circling area determined?
By drawing arcs from the threshold of each usable runway.
When talking about an instrument approach, what does “visual reference with the landing environment” mean?
The ability to see the runway threshold or approach lights or other markings identifiable with the landing runway and a flight visibility not less than that specified for the procedure and either;
a. For circling approaches: clear of cloud, in sight of ground or water and a flight visibility not less then stated on chart.
b. For runway approaches; a flight visibility or RVR not less then stated on chart.
JEPPS TERM AU-23 4.10.1 NOTE 1
What is the takeoff minima for qualifying multi-engine airplanes?
A ceiling of 0 feet.
A visibility of 550m provided that:
- the runway must have illuminated edge lighting at spacing intervals not exceeding 60m and centreline lighting or markings.
- if the airport is an uncontrolled airport, the takeoff must be by day only and the airport must be CTAF(R).
Otherwise a visibility of 800m
What are the approved QNH sources and how long are they valid for from the time of receipt?
- ATC or ATIS
- AWIS
- CASA approved meteorological observers
15 minutes
How much must the minima be increased by if the area forecast QNH is used?
50 ft
Does an airport with PAL require an alternate at night and what are the conditions if the alternate also has PAL?
Yes, for non RPT aircraft the aircraft must:
- Be quipped with dual VHF radios; or
- Have a single VHF and a HF with 30 minutes of holding fuel.
In the event of a communications failure whilst maintaining an assigned level in controlled airspace under the IFR, how long should you maintain that level before climbing to planned level?
3 Minutes
‘A’ has 3 lines - 3 mins
In the event of a communication failure whilst being vectored during a flight under the IFR, how long should you maintain the assigned vector?
2 minutes
‘V’ has 2 lines - 2 mins
You have had a communication failure and are arriving at your destination which requires you to conduct an approach. How low are you permitted to fly to (cat B minima/circling)?
Prescribed Circling Minima
Where (what regulation) are details regarding the requirements to carry signalling equipment, portable megaphones, survival equipment and cabin attendants located?
CAO 20.11
How do you calculate an ‘emergency descent safety period’ for an aircraft.
Determined by doubling the time specified by the manufacturer as the time required for the aircraft to descend from its maximum operating altitude to 10,000 ft.
What regulation contains details regarding the carriage of supplemental oxygen for crew and passengers?
CAO 20.4
A weather radar operating in normal rotating mode must be how many meters from people/aircraft before being operated?
37m
Where are details regarding distance from people/aircraft during refuelling located?
CAO 20.9
What buffer (in minutes) is applied prior to weather conditions deteriorating below the alternate minimum when calculating possible holding/alternate requirements?
30 mins
Does a 30 minute buffer apply when weather from a TTF is available?
No
On a TTF with 2 visibilities on it, when will operational requirements apply?
When the higher visibility is less then the alternate minima.
At a controlled airport at night the runway lighting has partially failed and now has a 120m spacing. What requirements do you need to apply:
- In VMC?
- In less then VMC?
- No restriction
2. Visibility must be minimum stated on chart multiplied by 1.5
With an accurate QNH set, what is the maximum error an IFR altimeter is permitted to have? If you are required to have 2 altimeters and one is slightly incorrect - when can you continue the flight to another aerodrome for a re-check?
- 60 feet
- If the error is between 60 - 75 feet a flight to the next airport is permitted however the error must be below 60 feet on the second check otherwise it is considered unserviceable.
With regard to testing an altimeter for flight, what sources can be considered accurate? (3 sources)
- Tower
- ATIS
- AWIS
JEPPS AU-501 1.1.4.1
How long is an area QNH valid for?
3 hours
JEPPS AU-501 1.2.2.1
In controlled airspace, when must ATC be advised of a loss of RAIM (3 items)?
- If RAIM is lost for periods greater then 5 mins.
- If ATC requests a GPS distance.
- If ATC impose a GPS distance clearance requirement.
JEPPS ATC AU-514 5.23.2 b
What is the maximum permitted IAS that an aircraft can operate in Class D airspace below 2,500ft within 4nm of the Primary Class D aerodrome?
200 Kts
JEPPS ATC AU-515 7.1
When is FL110 not available as a cruise level?
When the area QNH is below 1013.
JEPPS AU-502 1.2.4.1
Describe the three ways an IFR flight may be navigated:
- An approved area navigation system that meets the performance requirements of the intended airspace or route.
- A radio navigation system/s where after making allowance for possible tracking errors of +/- 9 degrees the aircraft will come within the rated coverage. Time between fixes must not be more then 2 hours.
- Visual reference to the ground or water by day.
JEPPS AU-506 5.1.1