1
In a 5kt right crosswind component behind a taking off aircraft
The right wake turbulence stays approximately on the runway
The runway will be clear of any hazard turbulence
The right and left wake turbulence stays approximately on the runway
The left wake turbulence stays approximately on the runway
2
The Zero Fuel Mass and the Dry Operating Mass
Differ by mass of usable fuel
Differ by the sum of the mass of usable fuel plus traffic load mass
Are the same value
Differ by the value of the traffic mass
3
The centre of gravity of an aeroplane is that point though which the total mass of the aeroplane is said to act. The Weight acts in a direction:
governed by the distribution of the mass within the aeroplane.
at right angles to the flight path
parallel to the gravity vector
always parallel to the aeroplane’s vertical axis
4
During take-off the third segment begins
when acceleration to flap retraction is started
when landing gear is fully retracted
when acceleration starts from VLOF to V2
when flap retraction is complete
5
In a pressurized aircraft, the first aid (therapeutic) oxygen is designed to:
protect certain passengers, and is only carried on board for those people
protect all occupants against the effects of accidental depressurization
protect the flight crew and cabin attendants against fumes and noxious gases
give medical assistance to passengers with pathological respiratory disorders
6
The purpose of the Flight Management System (FMS), as for example installed in the B737-400, is to provide:
continuous automatic navigation guidance and performance management
both manual navigation guidance and performance management
manual navigation guidance and automatic performance management
continuous automatic navigation guidance as well as manual performance management
7
Which one of the following is correct?
Arm = Moment / Force
Arm = Force X Moment
Moment = Force / Arm
Arm = Force / Moment
8
An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25 and 35. If a pilot choses 35 instead of 25, the aircraft will have:
a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
and increased landing distance and a degraded go-around performance
a reduced landing distance and a better go-around performance
an increased landing distance and a better go-around performance
9
The term drift refers to wander of the axis of a gyro in:
the horizontal plane
any plane
the vertical plane
the vertical and horizontal plane
10
Due to standing water on the runway the field length limited take-off mass will be
only higher for three and four engine aeroplanes
lower
higher
unaffected
11
The Alerting Service is provided by:
The ATS unit responsible for the aircraft at that moment
The Area Control Centres
The ATC unit responsible for the aircraft at that moment, when it is provided with 121.5 MHz
Only by ATC units
12
In cruise flight, an aft center of gravity location will:
not change the static curve of stability into longitudinal
does not influence longitudinal static stability
increase longitudinal static stability
decrease longitudinal static stability
13
The stopway is an area which allows an increase only in:
the accelerate stop distance available
the take-off run available
the take-off distance available
the landing distance available
14
Supplemental oxygen is used to:
provide people on board with oxygen during a cabin depressurization
assist a passenger with breathing disorders
protect a crew who fights a fire
provide with oxygen passengers who might require it, following a cabin depressurization
15
Moment(Balance) arms are measured from a specific point to the body station at which the mass is located. That point is known as:
The focal point
The datum
The centre of gravity of the aeroplane
The axis
16
The take-off distance required increases
due to lower gross mass at take-off
due to slush on the runway
due to head wind because of the drag augmentation
due to downhill slope because of the smaller angle of attack
17
During take-off you notice that, for a given elevator input, the aeroplane rotates much more rapidly than expected. This is the indication that:
the aeroplane is overloaded
the centre of gravity may be towards the aft limit
the centre of pressure is aft of the centre of gravity
the centre of gravity is too far forward
18
In the case of smoke in the cockpit, the crew oxygen regulator must be set to:
on demand
emergency
normal
100%
19
The essentioal components of a flight director are: 1- A computer 2- An automatic pilot 3- An auto throttle 4- Command bars The combination of correct statements is:
2,3
1,4
2,4
1,2
20
Oxygen Systems are systems used on pressurized airplanes in: 1. An emergency in case of depressurization 2. An emergency in the case of indisposition of a passenger 3. Normal use in order to supply oxygen to the cabin 4. An emergency in the case of smoke or toxic gases The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
3
1,4
2,3
1,2,4
21
The purpose of the first aid oxygen is to:
provide the flight crew with respiratory assistance after depressurization
supply all the passengers in case of depressurization
provide some passengers with additional respiratory assistance after an emergency descent following a depressurization
provide the cabin attendants with respiratory protection
22
Which of the following statement is correct?
A clearway is an area beyond the runway which can be used for an aborted take-off
A stopway means an area beyond the take-off runway, able to support the aeroplane during an aborted take-off
if a clearway or a stopway is used, the liftoff point must be attainable at least at the end of the permanent surface
An underrun is an area beyond the runway end which can be used for an aborted take-off
23
A location in the aeroplane which is identified by a number designating its distance from the datum is known as:
Station
Moment
Index
MAC
24
The minimum requirement for Supplemental Oxygen to be Supplied in pressurized aeroplanes during and following an emergency descent are that for pilots its shall be available for the entire flight time that the cabin pressure altitude exceeds a minimum of X feet. That minimum of X feet is:
14000ft
13000ft
25000ft
15000ft
25
On board a non-pressurized aircraft, 10% of the passengers must be supplied with oxygen throughout the period of flight, reduced by 30 minutes, during which the pressure altitude is between:
10 000ft and 12 000ft
11 000ft and 13 000ft
10 000ft and 13 000FT
11 000ft and 12 000ft
26
On board a non-pressurized aircraft, the crew and all the passengers must be fed with oxygen throughout the flight period during which the pressure altitude is greater than:
13 000ft
12 000ft
10 000ft
11 000ft
27
In a precision approach category I lighting system, the centre line and crossbar light shall be:
Fixed lights showing variable white
Flashing lights showing variable green
Flashing lights showing variable white
Fixed lights showing variable green
28
Which component of the B737-400 Flight Management System (FMS) is used to enter the flight plan routing and performance parameters?
Multi-Function Control Display Unit
Flight Director System
Flight Management Computer
Inertial Reference System
29
For take-off from a contaminated runway, which of the following statement is correct?
Dry snow is not considered to affect the take-off performance
A slush covered runway must be cleared before take-off, even if the performance data for contaminated runway is available
The greater the depth of contamination at constant take-off mass, the more V1 has to be decreased to compensate for decreasing friction
The performance data for take-off must be determined in general by means of calculation, only a few values are verified by the flight test.
30
With regard to a take-off from a wet runway, which of the following statement is correct?
In case of a reverser inoperative the wet runway performance information can still be used
The screen height can be lowered to reduce the mass penalties
Screen height cannot be reduced
When the runway is wet, the V1 reduction is sufficient to maintain the same margins on the runway length
31
Which statement related to a take-off from a wet runway is correct ?
In case of a reverser inoperative the wet runway performance information can still be used
A reduction of screen height is allowed in order to reduce weight penalties
The use of a reduced Vr is sufficient to maintain the same safety margins as for a a dry runway
Screen height reduction can not be applied because of reduction in obstacle clearance
32
Which of the following factors favors the selection of a low flap setting for the take-off
High field elevation, no obstacle in the climb-out path, long runway and a high ambient temperature
Low field elevation, close in obstacle in the climb-out path, long runway and a high ambient temperature
Low field elevation, no obstacle in the climb-out path, short runway and a low ambient temperature
High field elevation, no obstacles in the climb-out path, low ambient temperature and short runway
33
Runway threshold lights shall be:
Fixed lights showing green or white colours
Fixed lights green colours
Fixed unidirectional lights showing white in the direction of approach to the runway
Fixed unidirectional lights showing green in the direction of the approach to the runway
34
Runway edge lights are expected in the case of a displaced threshold shall be:
Fixed lights, white of yellow colour
Fixed lights showing variable white or yellow
Fixed lights showing variable white
Flashing white
35
An increased in atmospheric pressure has, among other things, the following consequences on landing performances:
a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
an increased landing distance and improved go-around performance
a reduced landing distance and improved go-around performance
an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
36
An aircraft has two certified landing flaps positions, 25 and 35. If a pilot chooses 25 instead of 35, the aircraft will have:
an increased landing distance and better go-around performance
a reduced landing distance and degraded go-around performance
an increased landing distance and degraded go-around performance
a reduced landing distance and better go-around performance
37
When an aircraft is experiencing difficulties, triggering the alert phase is the responsibility of:
air traffic control and flight information centres
search and rescue coordination centres
control centres only
air traffic coordination centres
38
When it becomes apparent that an aircraft is in difficulty, the decision to initiate the alert phase is the responsibility of the:
operational air traffic control centers
flight information or control organizations
air traffic co-ordination services
search and rescue co-ordination centres
39
The unit responsible for promoting efficient organization of search and rescue service area:
Rescue coordination centre and rescue sub-centre
Area control centre, flight information centre and rescuecoordination centre
Flight information centre and rescue coordination centre
Alerting Centre and rescue coordination Centre
40
Alerting service shall be provided:
To any aircraft known or believed to be subject to unlawful interference, only
For all controlled flight, to any aircraft known or believed to be subject to unlawful interference, and in so far as practicable to all aircraft having filed a flight plan or otherwise known to the ATS.
For all aircraft provided with air traffic control services only
in so far as practicable to all aircraft having a filed a flight plan or otherwise known as ATS
41
Regarding Electronic Instrument System (EFIS) : 1- The Navigation Display (ND) displays flight Director Bars. 2- The altimeter setting is displayed on the PFD (Primary Flight Display) 3- The PFD is the main flying instrument 4- The FMA (Flight Mode Annunciator) is part of the ND
2,3
1,4
1,2
3,4
42
On a modern aircraft, the flight director modes are displayed on the:
control panel of the flight director only
upper strip of the ND (Navigation Display)
upper strip of the PFD (Primary Flight Display)
upper strip of the ECAM (Electronic Centralized A/C Management)
43
When a wire type fire system is tested
Only the warning function is tested
the wiring and warning are tested
the wire is totally heated
a part of the wire is totally heated
44
Alarms are standardized and follow a code of colour. Those requiring action but not immediately, are signaled by the colour:
amber
red
flashing red
green
45
The indication of a fuel float gauge varies with: 1- Aircraft attitude 2- Acceleration 3- Atmospheric pressure 4- Temperature The combination of the correct statements is:
1,2
1,2,4
4
1,2,3,4
46
In the event of rapid decompression the first action for the flight deck crew is:
transmit mayday call
descent to the higher of 10 000ft or MSA
carry out check for structural damage
don oxygen masks and ensure oxygen flow
47
Among the following functions of an autopilot, those related to the airplane stabilization are: 1- Pitch attitude holding 2- Horizontal wing holding 3- Displayed heading or inertial track holding 4- Indicated airspeed or Mach number holding 5- Yaw damping 6- VOR axis holding The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
3,4,5 and 6
1,2 and 5
2,4 and 5
1,2,3 and 6
48
Among the following functions of an autopilot, those related to the airplanes guidance are: 1- Pitch attitude holding 2- Horizontal wing holding 3- Indicated airspeed or Mach number holding 4- Altitude Holding 5- VOR axis holding 6- Yaw damping The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:
3,4 and 5
1,3,4 and 5
1,2 and 6
1,2,3 and 6
49
Prior to departure the medium range twin jet acft is loaded with maximum fuel of 20100 liters at a fuel density (specific gravity) of 0.78. using the following data: -Performance limited takeoff mass: 67200kg -Performance limited landing mass: 54200kg -Dry operating mass: 34930 -Taxi fuel: 250kg -Trip fuel: 9250kg -Contingency and holding fuel: 850kg -Alternate fuel: 700kg
12840kg
18040kg
13090kg
16470kg
50
An acft is to depart an airfield where the performance limited takeoff mass is 89200kg. Certified maximum masses are as follows: -Ramp(taxi) mass: 89930kg -Maximum takeoff mass: 89430kg -Maximum landing mass: 71520kg -Actual zero fuel mass: 62050kg Fuel on board at ramp: -Taxi fuel: 600kg -Trip fuel: 17830kg -Contingency, final reserve and alternate: 9030kg If the dry operating mass is 40970kg, the traffic load that can be carried on this flight is:
21500kg
21080kg
20870kg
21220kg
