RVSM Flashcards
1
Q
To be RVSM compliant, what equipment must be operational?
A
2 ADS
2 altitude displays
Altitude alerter/preselector
1 autopilot
1 TCAS
2
Q
RVSM flight crew procedures
A
- Ensure altimeters are within 200’ checked every 60 minutes
- Ensure autopilot holds altitude +/- 65’
- do not overshoot altitudes by more than 150’
3
Q
How close do altimeters have to be for RVSM on the ground?
A
75’ on the ground
4
Q
Level off procedures for RVSM
A
Use autopilot auto capture
Vertical rate should be less than 1500’ in the last 1000’ before leveling
