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1. In the Northern hemisphere, during deceleration
following a landing in a Westerly direction, the magnetic
compass will indicate :

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2. The white sector of the arc of a temperature gauge
corresponds to:

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3. When compared with the volumetric fuel flowmeter, the
mass fuel flowmeter takes into account the fuel :

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4. During an automatic landing, from a height of about 50 ft
the:

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5. The measurement of the turbine temperature or of the
EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) is carried out at the :

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6. The Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) is computed by :

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7. The angle of attack transmitters placed laterally on the
forward part of the fuselage supply an electrical signal
indicating:
1- the angular position of a wind vane
2- a differential pressure in a probe, depending on the
variation of the angle of attack
3- a differential pressure in a probe, depending on the
variation of the speed
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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8. The sensors used to measure the exhaust gas
temperature on an aircraft equipped with turbojets are:

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9. A millivoltmeter measuring the electromotive force
between the "hot junction" and the "cold junction" of a
thermocouple can be directly graduated in temperature
values provided that the temperature of the:

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10. The "heading hold" mode is selected on the flight
director (FD) with a course to steer of 180°. Your aircraft
holds a heading of 160°. The vertical bar of the FD:

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11. The altimeter consists of one or several aneroid
capsules located in a sealed casing.
The pressures in the aneroid capsule (i) and casing (ii)
are respectively :

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12. A paddle-wheel placed in a the fuel circuit of a gas
turbine engine initially measures:

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13. The quadrantal deviation of a magnetic compass is
corrected by using :

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14. At a low bank angle, the measurement of rate-of-turn
actually consists in measuring the :

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15. The RPM indicator (or tachometer) of a piston engine
can include a small red arc within the arc normally used
(green arc)
In the RPM range corresponding to this small red arc the

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16. In An Air Data Computer (ADC), aeroplane altitude is
calculated from:

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17. The altitude indicated on board an aircraft flying in an
atmosphere where all the atmosphere layers below the
aircraft are cold is :

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18. When an aircraft, operating in the VOR coupled mode,
approaches the "cone of confusion" over a VOR station,
the roll channel of the autopilot :

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19. The maximum directional gyro error due to the earth
rotation is:

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20. (For this question use annex 022-3880A)
The block diagram of an auto-pilot is shown in the annex.
For each control channel (pitch, roll and yaw) the
piloting law is the relationship between the deflection of
the control surface commanded by the computer (BETA
c) and the:

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21. The purpose of the vibrating device of an altimeter is to:

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22. Except for airplanes under 5,7 t airworthiness certificate
of which is subsequent to 31 march 1998, a flight data
recording system must be able to store the recorded
data for a minimum of the last :

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23. A pilot has to carry out a single-pilot IFR flight on a light
twin-engined aircraft for cargo transport. The purpose of
the automatic pilot is at least to hold the:

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24. If the outside temperature at 35 000 feet is -40°C, the
local speed of sound is :

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25. The red pointer which is normally on the red line on the
EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) indicators:

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26. The density altitude is :

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27. The aircraft radio equipment which emits on a frequency
of 4400 MHz is the :

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28. The main input data to the Stall Warning Annunciator
System are :
1- Mach Meter indication
2- Angle of Attack
3- Indicate Airspeed (IAS)
4- Aircraft configuration (Flaps/Slats)
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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29. If an aircraft is flying (with flaps and landing gear
retracted) in proximity to terrain and its GPWS (Ground
Proximity Warning System) get activated, because it is
detecting that the aeroplane has an excessive rate of
descent, the system provides the following aural
warning signals :

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30. The calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach holding mode is
carried out by:

1- the autopilot pitch channel in the climb mode at a
constant calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach number
2- the autothrottles in the climb mode at a constant
calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach number
3- the autopilot pitch channel in the altitude or glide path
holding mode
4- the autothrottles in the altitude or glide path holding
mode
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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31. The heading reference unit of a three-axis data
generator is equipped with a gyro with:

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32. When using the autopilot, the function of the pitch
channel automatic trim is to:
1- cancel the hinge moment of the elevator
2- ease as much as possible the load of the servoactuator
3- restore to the pilot a correctly trimmed airplane
during the autopilot disengagement
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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33. The synchronization of the autopilot control channel
system :
1- enables the prevention of jerks during
disengagement
2- enables the cancellation of rudder control signals
3- enables the prevention of jerks during engagement
4- functions in the heading, navigation, approach modes
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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34. The automatic trim is a component of the autopilot pitch
channel. Its function is to:

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35. The advantages of an "electric" fuel (float) gauge are :
1- easy construction
2- independence of indications with regard to airplane
attitude
3- independence of indications with regard to the
accelerations
4- independence of indications with regard to
temperature variations
5- independence of indications with regard to vibrations
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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36. VFE is the maximum speed :

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37. The gimbal error of the directional gyro is due to the
effect of :

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38. A ground proximity warning system (GPWS), when
mandatorily installed on board an aircraft, must in all
cases generate :

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39. In case of accidental closing of an aircraft's left static
pressure port (rain, birds), the altimeter:

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40. Considering the maximum operational Mach number
(MMO) and the maximum operational speed (VMO), the
captain of a pressurized aircraft begins his descent from
a high flight level. In order to meet his scheduled time of
arrival, he decides to use the maximum ground speed at
any time of the descent. He will be limited :

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41. The heading information originating from the
gyromagnetic compass flux valve is sent to the:

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42. In low altitude radio altimeters, the reading is zero when
main landing gear wheels are on the ground. For this, it
is necessary to:

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43. The purpose of compass swinging is to determine the
deviation of a magnetic compass :

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44. Concerning the TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance
System) :

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45. An automatic landing system necessitating that the
landing be continued manually in the case of a system
failure during an automatic approach is called "FAIL...."

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46. The disadvantage of an electronic rpm indicator is the :

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47. For a constant Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) and a level
flight, a fall in ambient temperature will result in a:

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48. The CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) includes:
1. a microphone
2. a recorder in compliance with the shock and fire
resistance standards
3. an independent battery
4. a flight data recorder
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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49. The data supplied by a radio altimeter:

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50. The electromotive force of a thermocouple is not
modified if one or several intermediate metals are
inserted in the circuit provided that:

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51. The quadrantal deviation of the magnetic compass is
due to the action of :

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52. The TCAS 2 (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)
provides :
1- traffic information (TA: Traffic Advisory)
2- horizontal resolution (RA: Resolution Advisory)
3- vertical resolution (RA: Resolution Advisory)
4- ground proximity warning
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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53. A closed loop control system in which a small power
input controls a much larger power output in a strictly
proportionate manner is known as :

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54. The yaw damper, which suppresses Dutch roll:

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55. The probe used to measure the air intake pressure of a
gas turbine engined powerplant is:

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56. The flight data recorders must preserve the
conversation and aural warnings of the last :

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57. The principle of capacity gauges is based on the:

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58. During a straight and uniform climb, the pilot maintains
a constant calibrated airspeed (CAS) :

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59. After an aircraft has passed through a volcanic cloud
which has blocked the total pressure probe inlet of the
airspeed indicator, the pilot begins a stabilized descent
and finds that the indicated airspeed :

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60. A laser gyro consists of :

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61. A pilot wishes to turn left on to a southerly heading with
20° bank at a latitude of 20° North. Using a direct reading
compass, in order to achieve this he must stop the turn
on an approximate heading of :

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62. A pilot engages the control wheel steering (CWS) of a
conventional autopilot and carries out a manoeuvre in
roll. When the control wheel is released, the autopilot
will :

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63. The transmitter of RPM indicator may consist of :
1- a magnetic sensor supplying an induced AC voltage
2- a DC generator supplying a DC voltage
3- a single-phase AC generator supplying an AC voltage
4- a three-phase AC generator supplying a three-phase
voltage
The combination of correct statements is :

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64. A pilot wishes to turn left on to a northerly heading with
10° bank at a latitude of 50° North. Using a direct reading
compass, in order to achieve this he must stop the turn
on an approximate heading of :

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65. The velocity maximum operating (V.M.O.) is a speed
expressed in :

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66. The operation of the radio altimeter of a modern aircraft
is based on:

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67. The voice recorder records on four different channels
the following information:

1- aural warnings
2- radio communications
3- conversations between the crew members through
the cockpit interphone
4- announcements to the passengers
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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68. While inertial platform system is operating on board an
aircraft, it is necessary to use a device with the following
characteristics, in order to keep the vertical line with a
pendulous system:

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69. The altitude indicated on board an aircraft flying in an
atmosphere where all atmosphere layers below the
aircraft are warm is:

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70. An Air Data Computer (ADC) :

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71. The signal supplied by a transmitter fitted with a
magnetic sensor, connected to an RPM indicator is :

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72. Among the systematic errors of the "directional gyro",
the error due to the earth rotation make the north
reference turn in the horizontal plane. At a mean latitude
of 45°N, this reference turns by...

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73. VNO is the maximum speed :

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74. (For this question use annex 022-10217A)
After having programmed your flight director, you see
that the indications of your ADI (Attitude Director
Indicator) are as represented in diagram N°1 of the
appended annex. On this instrument, the command bars
indicate that you must bank your airplane to the left and :

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75. In a Turn-indicator, the measurement of rate-of-turn
consists for :

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76. A rate integrating gyro is a detecting element used in
1. An inertial attitude unit
2. An automatic pilot
3. A stabilizing servo system
4. An inertial navigation system
5. A rate-of-turn indicator
The combination of correct statements is :

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77. Flight Director Information supplied by an FD computer
is presented in the form of command bars on the
following instrument:

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78. The correction of the control surface deflection made by
the automatic pilot calculator in order to stabilize the
longitudinal attitude will be all the more significant as
the :
1- difference between the reference attitude and the
instantaneous attitude is high.
2- rate of change of the difference between the reference
attitude and the instantaneous attitude is high.
3- temperature is low.
4- pressure altitude is high.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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79. According to the JAR-OPS regulations, the Cockpit
Voice Recorder of a 50 seat multi-engined aircraft
having been granted the airworthiness certificate after
1st April 1998 will record:
1- the radiotelephonic communications transmitted or
received by the cockpit crew
2- the audio environment of the cockpit
3- the cabin attendants communications in the cabin via
the interphone
4- the flight crew members communications in the
cockpit via the interphone
5- the flight crew members communications in the
cockpit via the public address system
6- the audio signals identifiying the navigation or
approach aids
The combination regrouping the correct statements is:

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80. A semi-automatic landing system disconnects itself
automatically:

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81. An airborne instrument, equipped with a gyro with 1
degree of freedom and a horizontal spin axis is a :

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82. The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) gives
avoidance resolutions :

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83. When the intruding aircraft is equipped with a
transponder without altitude reporting capability, the
TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) issues a :

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84. When an aircraft has turned 90 degrees with a constant
attitude and bank, the pilot observes the following on a
classic artificial horizon :

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85. If the static source to an altimeter becomes blocked
during a climb, the instrument will:

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86. Flight recorder duration must be such that flight data,
cockpit voice and sound warnings may respectively be
recorded during at least:

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87. On a modern aircraft, the flight director modes are
displayed on the:

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88. Mach Trim is a device to compensate for :

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89. A manifold pressure gauge of a piston engine measures :

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90. The main advantage of a ratiometer-type temperature
indicator is that it:

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91. The airspeed indicator circuit consists of pressure
sensors. The pitot tube directly supplies:

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92. An airplane is in steady cruise at flight level 290. The
autothrottle maintains a constant Mach number. If the
total temperature increases, the calibrated airspeed:

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93. The GPWS calculator is able to operate in the following
modes :
1- excessive descent rate
2- excessive rate of terrain closure
3- excessive angle of attack
4- too high descent attitude
5- loss of altitude after take-off
6- abnormal gear/flaps configuration
7- excessive glidepath deviation
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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94. The vertical reference unit of a three-axis data generator
is equipped with a gyro with :

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95. When, in flight, the needle of a needle-and-ball indicator
is on the left and the ball on the right, the aircraft is:

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96. The indication of a fuel float gauge varies with :
1- aircraft attitude
2- accelerations
3- atmospheric pressure
4- temperature
The combination of correct statements is :

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97. For an aircraft flying a true track of 360° between the
005°S and 005°N parallels, the precession error of the
directional gyro due to apparent drift is equal to:

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98. The airplane outside air temperature "probe" measures
the :

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99. In low altitude radio altimeters, the height measurement
(above the ground) is based upon:

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100. The TCAS II data display devices can be in the form of:
1- a specific dedicated screen
2- a screen combined with the weather radar
3- a variometer represented on a liquid crystal screen
which allows the display of Traffic Advisory (TA) and
Resolution Advisory (RA)
4- an EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) screen
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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101. The limits of the green scale of an airspeed indicator are

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102. A thermocouple can be made of:

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103. The advantages of a D.C. generator tachometer are:
1- easy transmission of the information.
2- independence of the information relative to the
airborne electrical power supply.
3- freedom from any spurious current due to the
commutator.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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104. In the northern hemisphere, during deceleration
following a landing in an Easterly direction, the
magnetic compass will indicate :

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105. A Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) generates
automatically a distinct warning to the flight crew with
aural and/or light warning signals in the case of:
1- an excessive rate of descent with respect to terrain
2- a dangerous proximity to the ground
3- a loss of altitude following take-off or go-around
4- an abnormal flight attitude
5- an abnormal landing configuration
6- an abnormal deviation below ILS glide slope
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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106. A radio altimeter can be defined as a :

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107. In transport airplanes, the temperatures are generally
measured with :
1- resistance thermometers
2- thermocouple thermometers
3- reactance thermometers
4- capacitance thermometers
5- mercury thermometers
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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108. A cockpit voice recorder (CVR) will record :

1. the information exchanged by the cabin crew
2. the conversations between the crew members and
voice communications transmitted from or received on
the flight deck by radio
3. the announcements made via the public address even
if it has not been selected
4. the conversations and alarms audible in the cockpit
5. the captain conversations only
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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109. The turn rate indicator uses a gyroscope:
1 - with one degree of freedom.
2 - with two degrees of freedom
3 - the frame of which is supported by two return
springs.
4 - the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the
pitch axis.
5 - the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to the
yawing axis.
6 - the spinning wheel axis of which is horizontal.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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110. The operation of the GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning
System) is governed by laws taking the aircraft height
into account as well as :
1- the descent rate
2- the climb rate
3- the aircraft configuration
4- the selected engine rpm
The combination of correct statements is :

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111. The interception of a localizer beam by the autopilot
takes place :

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112. The limits of the yellow scale of an airspeed indicator
are :

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113. The directional gyro axis spins about the local vertical
by 15°/hour :

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114. A "Bourdon Tube" is used in:

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115. A "Bourdon Tube" is used in:

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116. At a constant Mach number, the calibrated air speed
(CAS) :

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117. An aeroplane is in a steady climb. The autothrottle
maintains a constant Mach number. If the total
temperature remains constant, the calibrated airspeed :

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118. The purpose of an airplane automatic trim system is to
trim out the hinge moment of the :

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119. Following 180° stabilized turn with a constant attitude
and bank, the artificial horizon indicates :

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120. An airplane is in steady descent. The autothrottle
maintains a constant Mach number. If the total
temperature remains constant, the calibrated airspeed:

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121. When climbing at a constant Mach number below the
tropopause, in ISA conditions, the Calibrated Airspeed
(CAS) will:

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122. The capacity fuel gauges provide information:

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123. The correction of the control surface deflection made by
the auto-pilot calculator in order to keep a given altitude
will be all the more significant when the :
1- difference between the attitude necessary to keep the
given or reference altitude and the instantaneous
attitude is high.
2 - variation speed of the difference between the attitude
necessary to maintain the altitude and the instantaneous
attitude is high.
3 - difference between the altitude of reference and the
instantaneous altitude is high.
4 - variation speed of the difference between the
reference altitude and the instantaneous altitude is high.
The combination regrouping the correct statements is:

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124. The principle of detection of a vibration monitoring
system is based on the use of:

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125. During a climb after take-off from a contaminated
runway, if the total pressure probe of the airspeed
indicator is blocked, the pilot finds that indicated
airspeed :

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126. A Stand-by-horizon or emergency attitude indicator:

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127. A transport airplane has to be equipped with an altitude
warning device. This system will warn the crew about :
1 - getting close to the preselected altitude, during both
climb and descent.
2 - getting close to the preselected altitude, during climb
only.
3 - the loss of altitude during take-off or missed
approach.
4 - a wrong landing configuration.
5 - a variation higher or lower than a preselected altitude.
The combination regrouping the correct statements is:

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128. In a standard atmosphere and at the sea level, the
calibrated airspeed (CAS) is :

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129. The command functions of an autopilot include, among
others, the holding of :
1- vertical speed
2- altitude
3- attitude
4- bank
5- heading
The combination which regroups all of the correct
statements is :

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130. The advantages provided by an air data computer to
indicate the altitude are :
1. Position/pressure error correction
2. Hysteresis error correction
3. Remote data transmission capability
4. Capability of operating as a conventional altimeter in
the event of a failure
The combination of correct statements is :

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131. At sea level, on a typical servo altimeter, the tolerance in
feet from indicated must not exceed :

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132. The operating frequency range of a low altitude radio
altimeter is:

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133. The gyromagnetic compass torque motor :

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134. An automatic pilot is a system which can ensure the
functions of:

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135. In an average or heavy weight transport airplane,
generally, the fuel quantity is measured by "capacitor"
gauges because these give :
1- indications partly independent of fuel temperature
variations
2- indications almost independent of the airplane's
attitude and accelerations
3- indications expressed in density
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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136. The automatic power control system (autothrottle) of a
transport airplane has the following mode(s) :
1- capture and holding of speeds
2- capture and holding of Mach number
3- capture and holding of flight angle of attack
4- capture and holding of N1 or EPR (Engine Power
Ratio)
5- capture and holding of flight paths
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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137. The Head Up Display (HUD) is a device allowing the
pilot, while still looking outside, to have:

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138. When the auto-pilot is engaged; the role of the
automatic trim is to:

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139. The GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System)
releases a warning in the following cases :
1- excessive rate of descent
2- excessive ground proximity rate
3- loss of altitude after take-off or go-around
4- abnormal gear/flaps configuration
5- excessive deviation under the glidepath
6- abnormal airbrakes configuration
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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140. The directional gyro axis no longer spins about the local
vertical when it is located :

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141. The quantity of fuel in the tanks is measured by
capacitor type contents gauges. The working principle
of these sensors is to measure the :

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142. The heading read on the dial of a directional gyro is
subject to errors, one of which is due to the movement
of the aircraft.
This error...

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143. An aeroplane is in steady descent. The autothrottle
maintains a constant calibrated airspeed. If the total
temperature remains constant, the Mach number :

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144. The aim of the flight director is to provide information to
the pilot:

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145. A landing will be considered to be performed in the
SEMI-AUTOMATIC mode when:
1- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beam
until the decision height is reached then is disengaged
automatically.
2- the autothrottle maintains a constant speed until the
decision height is reached then is disengaged
automatically.
3- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beam
until the flare.
4- the autothrottle decreases the thrust when the height
is approximately 30 ft.
5- the flare and the ground roll are performed
automatically.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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146. indicator :
1- the transmitter is a direct current generator
2- the voltage is proportional to the transmitter drive
speed
3- the frequency is proportional to the transmitter drive
speed
4- the speed indicating element is a galvanometer
5. the speed indicating element is an asynchronous
motor driving a magnetic tachometer
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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147. The diagram on annex 022-648A shows three gyro
assemblies: A, B and C. Among these gyros,
-one is a roll gyro (noted 1)
-one is a pitch gyro (noted 2)
-one is a yaw gyro (noted 3)
The correct matching of gyros and assemblies is:

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148. The disadvantages of a single-phase A.C. generator
tachometer are:
1- the presence of spurious signals due to a D.C.
generator commutator
2- the importance of line resistance on the information
value
3- the influence of temperature on the tachometer
information
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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149. An autopilot is selected "ON" in mode "altitude hold,"
the pilot alters the barometric pressure set on the subscale
of his altimeter the:

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150. When, in flight, the needle and ball of a needle-and-ball
indicator are on the left, the aircraft is:

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151. During deceleration following a landing in Northerly
direction, the magnetic compass will indicate :

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152. A turn indicator is an instrument which indicates rate of
turn.
Rate of turn depends upon :
1 : bank angle
2 : aeroplane speed
3 : aeroplane weight
The combination regrouping the correct statements is :

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153. With a constant weight, irrespective of the airfield
altitude, an aircraft always takes off at the same :

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154. In the automatic trim control system of an autopilot,
automatic trimming is normally effected about the :

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155. In a selected axis capture mode, the autopilot gives a
bank attitude input :

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156. Landing shall be considered as having been carried out
automatically when the autopilot and the auto-throttle of
an aircraft are disengaged by flight crew :

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157. In order to measure temperature the cylinder head
temperature (CHT) gauge utilises a :

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158. The GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) is active
for a height range from:

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159. The oncoming stall of a large transport airplane appears
in the form of:

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160. The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) is a
proximity alarm system which detects a "traffic" when
the conflicting traffic is equipped with a :

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161. In a steep turn, the northerly turning error on a magnetic
compass on the northern hemisphere is:

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162. A VMO-MMO warning device consists of an alarm
connected to :

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163. An aeroplane is equipped with a Flight Director (with
crosshair trend bars), heading 270°, in HDG mode
(heading hold). A new heading, of 360°, is selected the
vertical trend bar :

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164. On an aeroplane equipped with a constant speed
propeller, the RPM indicator enables :

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165. A vibration indicator receives a signal from different
sensors (accelerometers). It indicates the :

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166. The airspeed indicator of an aircraft is provided with a
moving red and white hatched pointer. This pointer
indicates the:

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167. The purpose of Auto Trim function in autopilot is to :

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168. Indication of Mach number is obtained from:

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169. For capturing and keeping a preselected magnetic
heading, the flight director computer takes into account:
1- track deviation
2- rate of track closure
3- rate of change of track closure
4- wind velocity given by the inertial reference unit
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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170. The essential components of a flight director are :
1- a computer
2- an automatic pilot
3- an autothrottle
4- command bars
The combination of correct statements is :

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171. When descending through an isothermal layer at a
constant Calibrated Airspeed (CAS), the True Airspeed
(TAS) will:

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172. The stall warning system of a large transport airplane
includes:
1- an angle of attack sensor
2- a computer
3- a transmitter originating from the anemometer
4- an independent pitot probe
5- a transmitter of the flap/slat position indicating system
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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173. The functions of an autopilot (basic modes) consist of :

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174. On a TCAS 2 (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) the
preventive "resolution advisory" (RA) is a "resolution
advisory":

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175. During deceleration following a landing in a Southerly
direction, the magnetic compass will indicate :

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176. The position of a Flight Director command bars:

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177. The advantages of an electric float gauge are:
1- ease of manufacture
2- independence of the indication relative to the
variations of the aircraft power system if the
measurement is made by a ratiometer
3- independence of the indication relative to the
variations of the aircraft power system if the
measurement is made by a galvanometer
4- independence of the indication relative to temperature
variations
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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178. The disavantages of an "electric" fuel (float) gauge are :
1- the design is complex
2- the indications are influenced by the airplane attitude
variations
3- the indications are influenced by the accelerations
4- the indications are influenced by temperature
variations
5- that an alternative current supply is necessary
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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179. The calibrated airspeed (CAS) is obtained by applying to
the indicated airspeed (IAS) :

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180. The pendulum type detector system of the directional
gyro feeds :

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181. When turning onto a northerly heading the rose of a
magnetic compass tends to "undershoot;" when turning
onto a southerly heading it tends to "overshoot":
1)these compass indications are less reliable in the
northern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere.
2)these compass oscillations following a lateral gust are
not identical if the aircraft is heading north or south.
3) this behaviour is due to the mechanical construction
of the compass.
4) this behaviour is a symptom of a badly swung
compass.
The correct statements are :

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182. The float type fuel gauges provide information on:

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183. If the tanks of your airplane only contain water, the
capacitor gauges indicate:

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184. The electronic tachometer sensor is composed of:

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185. On board an aircraft the altitude is measured from the:

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186. The airspeed indicator of a twin-engined aircraft
comprises different sectors and color marks. The blue
line corresponds to the :

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187. The flight data recorder must automatically stop data
recording when the

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188. The indication of the directional gyro as an on-board
instrument are valid only for a short period of time. The
causes of this inaccuracy are :
1. The earth's rotation
2. The longitudinal acceleration
3. The aircraft's motion over the surface of the earth.
4. The mechanical defects of the gyro
5. The gyro's weight
6. The gimbal mount of the gyro rings
The combination of correct statements is :

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189. Today's airspeed indicators (calibrated to the Saint-
Venant formula), indicate, in the absence of static (and
instrumental) error :

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190. In accordance with (ICAO) Annex 6 part I, the flight data
recorder is to be located in the aircraft :

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191. The primary factor which makes the servo-assisted
altimeter more accurate than the simple pressure
altimeter is the use of:

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192. According to the JAR-OPS regulations, the Cockpit
Voice Recorder of a 50 seat multi-engined aircraft,
having been granted an airworthiness certificate after
1st April 1998, shall start recording :

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193. A pilot wishes to turn right on to a southerly heading
with 20° bank at a latitude of 20° North. Using a direct
reading compass, in order to achieve this he must stop
the turn on an approximate heading of :

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194. The command bars of a flight director are generally
represented on an:

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195. autothrottle maintains a constant calibrated airspeed. If
the total temperature decreases, the Mach number :

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196. The response time of a vertical speed detector may be
increased by adding a:

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197. Among the errors of a magnetic compass, are errors:

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198. The Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)
generates the following sound signal or signals when
the aircraft is sinking after a take-off or a go-around :

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199. A failed RMI rose is locked on 090° and the ADF pointer
indicates 225°. The relative bearing to the station is :

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200. The advantages of single-phase A.C. generator
tachometer are:
1- the suppression of spurious signals due to a D.C.
generator commutator
2- the importance of line resistance on the information
value
3- the independence of the information in relation to the
airborne electrical power supply
4- the ease of transmission of the information
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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201. For this question use annex (022-10179A)
Four scenarios of VOR axis interception are represented
in the appended annex. The one corresponding to the
optimal interception path calculated by a flight director
is number :

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202. The vertical speed indicator (VSI) is fed by :

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203. The operating principle of an "electronic" tachometer is
to measure the:

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204. The total air temperature (TAT) is always :

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205. The indications on a directional gyroscope or
gyrocompass are subject to errors, due to:
1- rotation of Earth.
2- aeroplane motion on Earth.
3- lateral and transversal aeroplane bank angles.
4- north change.
5- mechanical defects.
Chose the combination with true statements only:

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206. Among the following engine instruments, the one
operating with an aneroid pressure diaphragm is the :

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207. When an automatic landing is interrupted by a goaround
:
1- the autothrottle reacts immediately upon the pilot
action on the TO/GA (Take-off/Go-around) switch in
order to recover the maximum thrust
2- the autopilot monitors the climb and the rotation of
the airplane
3- the autopilot retracts the landing gear and reduces
the flap deflection in order to reduce the drag
4- the pilot performs the climb and the rotation of the
airplane
5- the pilot retracts the landing gear and reduces the flap
deflection in order to reduce the drag
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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208. Heading information given by a gyro platform, is given
by a gyro at :

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209. Different pressure sensors are used according to the
intensity of the pressure measured (low, medium or
high)
Classify the following sensors by order of increasing
pressure for which they are suitable :
1- bellows type
2- Bourdon tube type
3- aneroid capsule type

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210. A "TCAS II" (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)
provides:

211 / 416

211. If the GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System)
activates, and alerts the pilot with an aural warning
"DON'T SINK" (twice times), it is because :

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212. The TCAS 1 (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)
provides :
1- traffic information
2- horizontal resolution (RA: Resolution Advisory)
3- vertical resolution (RA: Resolution Advisory)
4- ground proximity warning
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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213. Mode "Localizer ARM" active on Flight Director means:

214 / 416

214. A landing is performed automatically when the autopilot
and auto-throttle ensure good performance from the
final approach :

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215. Among the following functions of an autopilot, those
related to the airplane 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:

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216. VNE is the maximum speed :

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217. A "close traffic advisory" is displayed on the display
device of the TCAS 2 (Traffic Collision Avoidance
System) by :

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218. (For this question use appendix )
The diagram representing a left turn with insufficient
rudder is:

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219. A synchroscope is used on aircraft to:

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220. The static air temperature (SAT) is :

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221. A gravity erector system is used to correct the errors on

222 / 416

222. In order to know in which mode the autothrottles are
engaged, the crew will check the :

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223. With a pitot probe blocked due to ice build up, the
aircraft airspeed indicator will indicate in descent a :

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224. An aircraft takes-off on a runway with an alignment of
045°. The isogonic line on the area chart indicates 0°.
The compass deviation is O°.
On a take-off with zero wind, the northerly turning error:

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225. During a Category II automatic approach, the height
information is supplied by the :

226 / 416

226. A pitot tube covered by ice which blocks the ram air
inlet will affect the following instrument (s) :

227 / 416

227. The gauge indicating the quantity of fuel measured by a
capacity gauging system can be graduated directly in
weight units because the dielectric constant of fuel is:

228 / 416

228. An "altitude warning system" must at least warn the
crew :
1- when approaching the pre-selected altitude
2- when the airplane is approaching the ground too fast
3- in case of a given deviation above or below the preselected
altitude (at least by an aural warning)
4- in case of excessive vertical speed
5- when approaching the ground with the gear retracted
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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229. Under normal operating conditions, when an aircraft is
in a banked turn, the rate-of-turn indicator is a valuable
gyroscopic flight control instrument ; when it is
associated with an attitude indicator it indicates :
1. the angular velocity of the aircraft about the yaw axis
2. The bank of the aircraft
3. The direction of the aircraft turn
4. The angular velocity of the aircraft about the real
vertical
The combination of correct statements is :

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230. Magnetic compass swinging is carried out to reduce as
much as possible :

231 / 416

231. The characteristics of the directional gyro (DG) used in a
gyro stabilised compass system are :

232 / 416

232. The operating principle of Flowmeters, or "unit flow
meters," the most commonly used at the present time, is
to measure across their system the :

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233. A flux valve senses the changes in orientation of the
horizontal component of the earth's magnetic field.
1- the flux valve is made of a pair of soft iron bars
2- the primary coils are fed A.C. voltage (usually 487.5
Hz)
3- the information can be used by a "flux gate" compass
or a directional gyro
4- the flux gate valve casing is dependent on the aircraft
three inertial axis
5- the accuracy on the value of the magnetic field
indication is less than 0,5%
Which of the following combinations contains all of the
correct statements?

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234. When being engaged, and without selecting a particular
mode, an automatic pilot enables :

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235. On a TCAS2 (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), a
corrective "resolution advisory" (RA) is a "resolution
advisory":

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236. At a constant calibrated airspeed (CAS), the Mach
number :

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237. The QNH is by definition the value of the:

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238. An automatic landing system which can keep on
operating without deterioration of its performances
following the failure of one of the autopilots is called
"FAIL...:

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239. A leak in the pitot total pressure line of a nonpressurized
aircraft to an airspeed indicator would
cause it to:

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240. 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:

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241. An automatic landing is carried out when the automatic
pilot :

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242. The reading of a Mach indicator is independent of :

243 / 416

243. An airborne instrument, equipped with a gyro with 2
degrees of freedom and a horizontal spin axis is :

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244. The autopilot basic modes include, among other things,
the following functions :
1- pitch attitude hold
2- pressure altitude hold
3- horizontal wing hold
4- heading hold
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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245. The basic principle used for measuring a quantity of fuel
in a transport airplane equipped with "capacitor" gauges
is that the:

246 / 416

246. The signal supplied by a transmitter fitted with a 3-
phase AC generator, connected to RPM indicator, is :

247 / 416

247. In an auto-pilot slaved powered control circuit, the
system which ensures synchronisation

248 / 416

248. When the intruding aircraft is equipped with a
serviceable mode C transponder, the TCAS II (Traffic
Collision Avoidance System) generates a :

249 / 416

249. The magnetic heading can be derived from the true
heading by means of a :

250 / 416

250. Modern low altitude radioaltimeters emit waves in the
following frequency band:

251 / 416

251. The input signal of the amplifier of the gyromagnetic
compass resetting device originates from the:

252 / 416

252. The calculator combined with the stick shaker system of
a modern transport airplane receives information about
the:
1- angle of attack
2- engine R.P.M.
3- configuration
4- pitch and bank attitude
5- sideslip
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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253.

The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)
computer receives information :
1- about the pressure altitude through the mode S
transponder
2- from the radio-altimeter
3- specific to the airplane configuration
4- from the inertial units
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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254. The limits of the white scale of an airspeed indicator are :

255 / 416

255. In the Southern hemisphere, during deceleration
following a landing in an Easterly direction, the
magnetic compass will indicate :

256 / 416

256. The rate-of-turn is the:

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257. The purpose of a compass swing is to attempt to
coincide the indications of:

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258. A transport airplane is compelled to carry on board a
Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS). This
system will warn the crew in case of :
1 - keeping the altitude at a lower level than the one
shown in the flight plan entered in the FMS.
2 - dangerous ground proximity.
3 - loss of altitude during take-off or missed approach.
4 - wrong landing configuration.
5 - descent below glidepath, within limits.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is :

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259. The pressure measured at the forward facing orifice of a
pitot tube is the :

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260. (For this question use annex 022-9768A)
An aircraft is under guidance mode following a VOR
radial. From the ADI and HSI information represented in
the enclosed annex, it is possible to deduce that the
aircraft is :

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261. An aeroplane is in steady climb. The autothrottle
maintains a constant calibrated airspeed. If the total
temperature remains constant, the Mach number :

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262. The flight director indicates the :

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263. The basis properties of a gyroscope are :
1. The gyro's weight.
2. The rigidity in space.
3. The inertia.
4. The high RPM.
5. The precession
The combination of correct statements is :

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264. The Primary Flight Display (PFD) displays information
dedicated to:

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265. The low-altitude radio altimeters used in precision
approaches:
1 operate in the 1540-1660 MHz range.
2 are of the pulsed type.
3 are of the frequency modulation type.
4 have an operating range of 0 to 5000 ft.
5 have a precision of +/- 2 feet between 0 and 500 ft.
The combination of the correct statements is :

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266. The use of the TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance
System) for avoiding an aircraft in flight is now general.
TCAS uses for its operation :

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267. Compared with a conventional gyro, a laser gyro :

268 / 416

268. When an aircraft has turned 360 degrees with a constant
attitude and bank, the pilot observes the following on a
classic artificial horizon :

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269. In a transport airplane, an autopilot comprises, in
addition to the mode display devices, the following
fundamental elements :

1- Airflow valve
2- Sensors
3- Comparators
4- Computers
5- Amplifiers
6- Servo-actuators
The combination regrouping all the correct statements
is:

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270. A pitot blockage of both the ram air input and the drain
hole with the static port open causes the airspeed
indicator to :

271 / 416

271. An "intruding traffic advisory" is represented on the
display system of the TCAS 2 (Traffic Collision
Avoidance System) by displaying :

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272. All the last generation aircraft use flight control
systems. The Flight Management System (FMS) is the
most advanced system ; it can be defined as a:

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273. The flight data recorder must start data recording
automatically:

274 / 416

274. The temperature measured by the CHT (Cylinder Head
temperature) probe is the

275 / 416

275. VLE is the maximum :

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276. The yellow sector of the temperature gauge
corresponds to:

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277. The principle of capacitor gauges is based on:

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278. The principle of the Mach indicator is based on the
computation of the ratio :

279 / 416

279. The Mach number is :

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280. The altimeter is fed by :

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281. If a manifold pressure gauge consistently registers
atmospheric pressure, the cause is probably;