RVSM Airspace

Question 1

Between what altitudes is RVSM airspace?

Answer 1

FL290-410

Question 2

When transitioning to another flight level what is the max limit of altitude deviation allowed for level off?

Answer 2

150ft

Question 3

When maintaining flight level what is the max altitude deviation the two altimeters may have before having to report to ATC?

Answer 3

200ft

Question 4

At what altitude deviation does the PIC require to report to ATC “Unable to maintain RVSM!”

Answer 4

300ft

Question 5

When does the altitude alerter start flashing/sound?

Answer 5

+/- 200ft

Question 6

What equipment is required before entering RVSM airspace?

Answer 6

• 2x altimeters
• 1x autopilot
• 1x altitude alerter
• 1x transponder

Question 7

On the ground, what is the max altitude difference between the two PFD altitudes?

Answer 7

20ft

Question 8

On the ground, what is the max altitude difference between the PFD and the ISIS

Answer 8

100ft

Question 9

On the ground, what is the max altitude difference between the PFD and mechanical standby altimeter?

Answer 9

300ft

Question 10

On the ground, to within what altitude shall the altimeters be to the airfield elevation/parking position elevation?

Answer 10

60ft, if more than 60ft no more than 75ft but needs to be rechecked at second airport. (If more than 60ft and no engineering base at destination best to have it repaired immediately)