RVSM

Question 1

What letter do you put in item 10 of your flight plan to indicate you are RVSM certified?

Answer 1

“W”

Question 2

What are the pre-flight procedures regarding RVSM?

Answer 2

1. Check “W” is inserted in item 10 of the flight plan
2. Check that there are no SADD’s or PADD’s that will
   affect flight in RVSM airspace
3. During walk-around check areas adjacent to pitot and static ports for smoothness

Question 3

What should you need to check prior to entering RVSM airspace?

Answer 3

1. Autopilot can hold selected altitude
2. Altitude alerting system is operative
3. Primary altimeters shall agree within 200 ft
4. Mode C transponder is selected

Question 4

What is the max over- undershoot of an altitude when climbing or descending in RVSM airspace?

Answer 4

150 ft

Question 5

What accuracy does the autopilot needs to be certified to fly in RVSM airspace?

Answer 5

Keep the aircraft within 65 ft of assigned altitude

Question 6

What is the altitude deviation allowed in RVSM airspace before you have raise an ASR?

Answer 6

Deviation of more than 300 ft from assigned level

Question 7

What is the max altitude deviation that is allowed before you should inform ATC and what would be your phraseology?

Answer 7

200 ft

Question 8

What is the max altitude difference between the PFDs in the set-up?

Answer 8

20 ft

Question 9

What is the max altitude difference between the PFD and the ISIS in the set-up?

Answer 9

100 ft

Question 10

What is the max altitude difference between the PFDs for RVSM operation?

Answer 10

75 ft