TD52

Question 1

What should the pilot do to verify the validity of retrieved GPS database information:

a. During pre-flight?

b. Inflight?

Answer 1

a. Determine date of database. Verify date and time. Verify no waypoint/procedure limit notices.

b. Determine waypoint names coincide with chart, and they are in order.

Question 2

Can an IFR GPS approach be flown by manually entering the waypoint info?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Can a suitable RNAV system be used as a substitute means of navigation….is out of service?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

a. Can a suitable RNAV system be used to determine ACFT position relative to or distance from a VOR

b. What is the facility is identified as “required” on the procedure?

Answer 4

a. Yes

b. Yes

Question 5

Can a suitable RNAV system be used to provide lateral guidance for the final approach segment of an out of service VOR?

Answer 5

No. Pilots may not sub for the NAVAID providing lateral guidance for final.

Question 6

Concerning basic T/TAA procedures:

a. Does and RNAV IAP with a TAA have an MSA?

b. Which fix should be used to determine which areas of the TAA the ACFT is entering and why is it critical?

Answer 6

a. No

b. Fix labeled IF/IAF so pilot complies with min altitude requirements