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1. In the Northern hemisphere, during decelerationfollowing a landing in a Westerly direction, the magneticcompass will indicate :
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2. The white sector of the arc of a temperature gaugecorresponds to:
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3. When compared with the volumetric fuel flowmeter, themass fuel flowmeter takes into account the fuel :
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4. During an automatic landing, from a height of about 50 ftthe:
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5. The measurement of the turbine temperature or of theEGT (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 theforward part of the fuselage supply an electrical signalindicating:1- the angular position of a wind vane2- a differential pressure in a probe, depending on thevariation of the angle of attack3- a differential pressure in a probe, depending on thevariation of the speedThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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8. The sensors used to measure the exhaust gastemperature on an aircraft equipped with turbojets are:
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9. A millivoltmeter measuring the electromotive forcebetween the "hot junction" and the "cold junction" of athermocouple can be directly graduated in temperaturevalues provided that the temperature of the:
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10. The "heading hold" mode is selected on the flightdirector (FD) with a course to steer of 180°. Your aircraftholds a heading of 160°. The vertical bar of the FD:
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11. The altimeter consists of one or several aneroidcapsules 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 gasturbine engine initially measures:
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13. The quadrantal deviation of a magnetic compass iscorrected by using :
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14. At a low bank angle, the measurement of rate-of-turnactually consists in measuring the :
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15. The RPM indicator (or tachometer) of a piston enginecan 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 iscalculated from:
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17. The altitude indicated on board an aircraft flying in anatmosphere where all the atmosphere layers below theaircraft 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 earthrotation 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) thepiloting law is the relationship between the deflection ofthe control surface commanded by the computer (BETAc) 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 certificateof which is subsequent to 31 march 1998, a flight datarecording system must be able to store the recordeddata for a minimum of the last :
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23. A pilot has to carry out a single-pilot IFR flight on a lighttwin-engined aircraft for cargo transport. The purpose ofthe automatic pilot is at least to hold the:
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24. If the outside temperature at 35 000 feet is -40°C, thelocal speed of sound is :
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25. The red pointer which is normally on the red line on theEGT (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 frequencyof 4400 MHz is the :
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28. The main input data to the Stall Warning AnnunciatorSystem are :1- Mach Meter indication2- Angle of Attack3- Indicate Airspeed (IAS)4- Aircraft configuration (Flaps/Slats)The combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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29. If an aircraft is flying (with flaps and landing gearretracted) in proximity to terrain and its GPWS (GroundProximity Warning System) get activated, because it isdetecting that the aeroplane has an excessive rate ofdescent, the system provides the following auralwarning signals :
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30. The calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach holding mode iscarried out by:
1- the autopilot pitch channel in the climb mode at aconstant calibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach number2- the autothrottles in the climb mode at a constantcalibrated airspeed (CAS) or Mach number3- the autopilot pitch channel in the altitude or glide pathholding mode4- the autothrottles in the altitude or glide path holdingmodeThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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31. The heading reference unit of a three-axis datagenerator is equipped with a gyro with:
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32. When using the autopilot, the function of the pitchchannel automatic trim is to:1- cancel the hinge moment of the elevator2- ease as much as possible the load of the servoactuator3- restore to the pilot a correctly trimmed airplaneduring the autopilot disengagementThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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33. The synchronization of the autopilot control channelsystem :1- enables the prevention of jerks duringdisengagement2- enables the cancellation of rudder control signals3- enables the prevention of jerks during engagement4- functions in the heading, navigation, approach modesThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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34. The automatic trim is a component of the autopilot pitchchannel. Its function is to:
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35. The advantages of an "electric" fuel (float) gauge are :1- easy construction2- independence of indications with regard to airplaneattitude3- independence of indications with regard to theaccelerations4- independence of indications with regard totemperature variations5- independence of indications with regard to vibrationsThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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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 theeffect of :
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38. A ground proximity warning system (GPWS), whenmandatorily installed on board an aircraft, must in allcases generate :
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39. In case of accidental closing of an aircraft's left staticpressure port (rain, birds), the altimeter:
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40. Considering the maximum operational Mach number(MMO) and the maximum operational speed (VMO), thecaptain of a pressurized aircraft begins his descent froma high flight level. In order to meet his scheduled time ofarrival, he decides to use the maximum ground speed atany time of the descent. He will be limited :
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41. The heading information originating from thegyromagnetic compass flux valve is sent to the:
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42. In low altitude radio altimeters, the reading is zero whenmain landing gear wheels are on the ground. For this, itis necessary to:
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43. The purpose of compass swinging is to determine thedeviation of a magnetic compass :
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44. Concerning the TCAS (Traffic Collision AvoidanceSystem) :
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45. An automatic landing system necessitating that thelanding be continued manually in the case of a systemfailure 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 levelflight, a fall in ambient temperature will result in a:
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48. The CVR (Cockpit Voice Recorder) includes:1. a microphone2. a recorder in compliance with the shock and fireresistance standards3. an independent battery4. a flight data recorderThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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49. The data supplied by a radio altimeter:
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50. The electromotive force of a thermocouple is notmodified if one or several intermediate metals areinserted in the circuit provided that:
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51. The quadrantal deviation of the magnetic compass isdue 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 warningThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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53. A closed loop control system in which a small powerinput controls a much larger power output in a strictlyproportionate 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 agas turbine engined powerplant is:
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56. The flight data recorders must preserve theconversation 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 maintainsa constant calibrated airspeed (CAS) :
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59. After an aircraft has passed through a volcanic cloudwhich has blocked the total pressure probe inlet of theairspeed indicator, the pilot begins a stabilized descentand 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 with20° bank at a latitude of 20° North. Using a direct readingcompass, in order to achieve this he must stop the turnon an approximate heading of :
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62. A pilot engages the control wheel steering (CWS) of aconventional autopilot and carries out a manoeuvre inroll. When the control wheel is released, the autopilotwill :
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63. The transmitter of RPM indicator may consist of :1- a magnetic sensor supplying an induced AC voltage2- a DC generator supplying a DC voltage3- a single-phase AC generator supplying an AC voltage4- a three-phase AC generator supplying a three-phasevoltageThe combination of correct statements is :
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64. A pilot wishes to turn left on to a northerly heading with10° bank at a latitude of 50° North. Using a direct readingcompass, in order to achieve this he must stop the turnon an approximate heading of :
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65. The velocity maximum operating (V.M.O.) is a speedexpressed in :
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66. The operation of the radio altimeter of a modern aircraftis based on:
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67. The voice recorder records on four different channelsthe following information:
1- aural warnings2- radio communications3- conversations between the crew members throughthe cockpit interphone4- announcements to the passengersThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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68. While inertial platform system is operating on board anaircraft, it is necessary to use a device with the followingcharacteristics, in order to keep the vertical line with apendulous system:
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69. The altitude indicated on board an aircraft flying in anatmosphere where all atmosphere layers below theaircraft 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 amagnetic 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 northreference turn in the horizontal plane. At a mean latitudeof 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 seethat the indications of your ADI (Attitude DirectorIndicator) are as represented in diagram N°1 of theappended annex. On this instrument, the command barsindicate that you must bank your airplane to the left and :
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75. In a Turn-indicator, the measurement of rate-of-turnconsists for :
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76. A rate integrating gyro is a detecting element used in1. An inertial attitude unit2. An automatic pilot3. A stabilizing servo system4. An inertial navigation system5. A rate-of-turn indicatorThe combination of correct statements is :
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77. Flight Director Information supplied by an FD computeris presented in the form of command bars on thefollowing instrument:
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78. The correction of the control surface deflection made bythe automatic pilot calculator in order to stabilize thelongitudinal attitude will be all the more significant asthe :1- difference between the reference attitude and theinstantaneous attitude is high.2- rate of change of the difference between the referenceattitude and the instantaneous attitude is high.3- temperature is low.4- pressure altitude is high.The combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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79. According to the JAR-OPS regulations, the CockpitVoice Recorder of a 50 seat multi-engined aircrafthaving been granted the airworthiness certificate after1st April 1998 will record:1- the radiotelephonic communications transmitted orreceived by the cockpit crew2- the audio environment of the cockpit3- the cabin attendants communications in the cabin viathe interphone4- the flight crew members communications in thecockpit via the interphone5- the flight crew members communications in thecockpit via the public address system6- the audio signals identifiying the navigation orapproach aidsThe combination regrouping the correct statements is:
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80. A semi-automatic landing system disconnects itselfautomatically:
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81. An airborne instrument, equipped with a gyro with 1degree of freedom and a horizontal spin axis is a :
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82. The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) givesavoidance resolutions :
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83. When the intruding aircraft is equipped with atransponder without altitude reporting capability, theTCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) issues a :
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84. When an aircraft has turned 90 degrees with a constantattitude and bank, the pilot observes the following on aclassic artificial horizon :
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85. If the static source to an altimeter becomes blockedduring 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 berecorded during at least:
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87. On a modern aircraft, the flight director modes aredisplayed 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 temperatureindicator is that it:
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91. The airspeed indicator circuit consists of pressuresensors. The pitot tube directly supplies:
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92. An airplane is in steady cruise at flight level 290. Theautothrottle maintains a constant Mach number. If thetotal temperature increases, the calibrated airspeed:
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93. The GPWS calculator is able to operate in the followingmodes :1- excessive descent rate2- excessive rate of terrain closure3- excessive angle of attack4- too high descent attitude5- loss of altitude after take-off6- abnormal gear/flaps configuration7- excessive glidepath deviationThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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94. The vertical reference unit of a three-axis data generatoris equipped with a gyro with :
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95. When, in flight, the needle of a needle-and-ball indicatoris 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 attitude2- accelerations3- atmospheric pressure4- temperatureThe combination of correct statements is :
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97. For an aircraft flying a true track of 360° between the005°S and 005°N parallels, the precession error of thedirectional gyro due to apparent drift is equal to:
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98. The airplane outside air temperature "probe" measuresthe :
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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 screen2- a screen combined with the weather radar3- a variometer represented on a liquid crystal screenwhich allows the display of Traffic Advisory (TA) andResolution Advisory (RA)4- an EFIS (Electronic Flight Instrument System) screenThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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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 theairborne electrical power supply.3- freedom from any spurious current due to thecommutator.The combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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104. In the northern hemisphere, during decelerationfollowing a landing in an Easterly direction, themagnetic compass will indicate :
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105. A Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) generatesautomatically a distinct warning to the flight crew withaural and/or light warning signals in the case of:1- an excessive rate of descent with respect to terrain2- a dangerous proximity to the ground3- a loss of altitude following take-off or go-around4- an abnormal flight attitude5- an abnormal landing configuration6- an abnormal deviation below ILS glide slopeThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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106. A radio altimeter can be defined as a :
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107. In transport airplanes, the temperatures are generallymeasured with :1- resistance thermometers2- thermocouple thermometers3- reactance thermometers4- capacitance thermometers5- mercury thermometersThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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108. A cockpit voice recorder (CVR) will record :
1. the information exchanged by the cabin crew2. the conversations between the crew members andvoice communications transmitted from or received onthe flight deck by radio3. the announcements made via the public address evenif it has not been selected4. the conversations and alarms audible in the cockpit5. the captain conversations onlyThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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109. The turn rate indicator uses a gyroscope:1 - with one degree of freedom.2 - with two degrees of freedom3 - the frame of which is supported by two returnsprings.4 - the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to thepitch axis.5 - the spinning wheel axis of which is parallel to theyawing axis.6 - the spinning wheel axis of which is horizontal.The combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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110. The operation of the GPWS (Ground Proximity WarningSystem) is governed by laws taking the aircraft heightinto account as well as :1- the descent rate2- the climb rate3- the aircraft configuration4- the selected engine rpmThe combination of correct statements is :
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111. The interception of a localizer beam by the autopilottakes place :
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112. The limits of the yellow scale of an airspeed indicatorare :
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113. The directional gyro axis spins about the local verticalby 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 autothrottlemaintains a constant Mach number. If the totaltemperature remains constant, the calibrated airspeed :
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118. The purpose of an airplane automatic trim system is totrim out the hinge moment of the :
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119. Following 180° stabilized turn with a constant attitudeand bank, the artificial horizon indicates :
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120. An airplane is in steady descent. The autothrottlemaintains a constant Mach number. If the totaltemperature remains constant, the calibrated airspeed:
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121. When climbing at a constant Mach number below thetropopause, 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 bythe auto-pilot calculator in order to keep a given altitudewill be all the more significant when the :1- difference between the attitude necessary to keep thegiven or reference altitude and the instantaneousattitude is high.2 - variation speed of the difference between the attitudenecessary to maintain the altitude and the instantaneousattitude is high.3 - difference between the altitude of reference and theinstantaneous altitude is high.4 - variation speed of the difference between thereference 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 monitoringsystem is based on the use of:
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125. During a climb after take-off from a contaminatedrunway, if the total pressure probe of the airspeedindicator is blocked, the pilot finds that indicatedairspeed :
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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 altitudewarning device. This system will warn the crew about :1 - getting close to the preselected altitude, during bothclimb and descent.2 - getting close to the preselected altitude, during climbonly.3 - the loss of altitude during take-off or missedapproach.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, thecalibrated airspeed (CAS) is :
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129. The command functions of an autopilot include, amongothers, the holding of :1- vertical speed2- altitude3- attitude4- bank5- headingThe combination which regroups all of the correctstatements is :
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130. The advantages provided by an air data computer toindicate the altitude are :1. Position/pressure error correction2. Hysteresis error correction3. Remote data transmission capability4. Capability of operating as a conventional altimeter inthe event of a failureThe combination of correct statements is :
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131. At sea level, on a typical servo altimeter, the tolerance infeet from indicated must not exceed :
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132. The operating frequency range of a low altitude radioaltimeter 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 thefunctions 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 temperaturevariations2- indications almost independent of the airplane'sattitude and accelerations3- indications expressed in densityThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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136. The automatic power control system (autothrottle) of atransport airplane has the following mode(s) :1- capture and holding of speeds2- capture and holding of Mach number3- capture and holding of flight angle of attack4- capture and holding of N1 or EPR (Engine PowerRatio)5- capture and holding of flight pathsThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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137. The Head Up Display (HUD) is a device allowing thepilot, while still looking outside, to have:
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138. When the auto-pilot is engaged; the role of theautomatic 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 descent2- excessive ground proximity rate3- loss of altitude after take-off or go-around4- abnormal gear/flaps configuration5- excessive deviation under the glidepath6- abnormal airbrakes configurationThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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140. The directional gyro axis no longer spins about the localvertical when it is located :
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141. The quantity of fuel in the tanks is measured bycapacitor type contents gauges. The working principleof these sensors is to measure the :
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142. The heading read on the dial of a directional gyro issubject to errors, one of which is due to the movementof the aircraft.This error...
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143. An aeroplane is in steady descent. The autothrottlemaintains a constant calibrated airspeed. If the totaltemperature remains constant, the Mach number :
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144. The aim of the flight director is to provide information tothe pilot:
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145. A landing will be considered to be performed in theSEMI-AUTOMATIC mode when:1- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beamuntil the decision height is reached then is disengagedautomatically.2- the autothrottle maintains a constant speed until thedecision height is reached then is disengagedautomatically.3- the autopilot maintains the airplane on the ILS beamuntil the flare.4- the autothrottle decreases the thrust when the heightis approximately 30 ft.5- the flare and the ground roll are performedautomatically.The combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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146. indicator :1- the transmitter is a direct current generator2- the voltage is proportional to the transmitter drivespeed3- the frequency is proportional to the transmitter drivespeed4- the speed indicating element is a galvanometer5. the speed indicating element is an asynchronousmotor driving a magnetic tachometerThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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147. The diagram on annex 022-648A shows three gyroassemblies: 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. generatortachometer are:1- the presence of spurious signals due to a D.C.generator commutator2- the importance of line resistance on the informationvalue3- the influence of temperature on the tachometerinformationThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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149. An autopilot is selected "ON" in mode "altitude hold,"the pilot alters the barometric pressure set on the subscaleof his altimeter the:
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150. When, in flight, the needle and ball of a needle-and-ballindicator are on the left, the aircraft is:
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151. During deceleration following a landing in Northerlydirection, the magnetic compass will indicate :
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152. A turn indicator is an instrument which indicates rate ofturn.Rate of turn depends upon :1 : bank angle2 : aeroplane speed3 : aeroplane weightThe combination regrouping the correct statements is :
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153. With a constant weight, irrespective of the airfieldaltitude, 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 abank attitude input :
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156. Landing shall be considered as having been carried outautomatically when the autopilot and the auto-throttle ofan aircraft are disengaged by flight crew :
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157. In order to measure temperature the cylinder headtemperature (CHT) gauge utilises a :
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158. The GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) is activefor a height range from:
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159. The oncoming stall of a large transport airplane appearsin the form of:
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160. The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) is aproximity alarm system which detects a "traffic" whenthe conflicting traffic is equipped with a :
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161. In a steep turn, the northerly turning error on a magneticcompass on the northern hemisphere is:
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162. A VMO-MMO warning device consists of an alarmconnected to :
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163. An aeroplane is equipped with a Flight Director (withcrosshair trend bars), heading 270°, in HDG mode(heading hold). A new heading, of 360°, is selected thevertical trend bar :
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164. On an aeroplane equipped with a constant speedpropeller, the RPM indicator enables :
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165. A vibration indicator receives a signal from differentsensors (accelerometers). It indicates the :
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166. The airspeed indicator of an aircraft is provided with amoving red and white hatched pointer. This pointerindicates 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 magneticheading, the flight director computer takes into account:1- track deviation2- rate of track closure3- rate of change of track closure4- wind velocity given by the inertial reference unitThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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170. The essential components of a flight director are :1- a computer2- an automatic pilot3- an autothrottle4- command barsThe combination of correct statements is :
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171. When descending through an isothermal layer at aconstant Calibrated Airspeed (CAS), the True Airspeed(TAS) will:
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172. The stall warning system of a large transport airplaneincludes:1- an angle of attack sensor2- a computer3- a transmitter originating from the anemometer4- an independent pitot probe5- a transmitter of the flap/slat position indicating systemThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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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) thepreventive "resolution advisory" (RA) is a "resolutionadvisory":
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175. During deceleration following a landing in a Southerlydirection, 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 manufacture2- independence of the indication relative to thevariations of the aircraft power system if themeasurement is made by a ratiometer3- independence of the indication relative to thevariations of the aircraft power system if themeasurement is made by a galvanometer4- independence of the indication relative to temperaturevariationsThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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178. The disavantages of an "electric" fuel (float) gauge are :1- the design is complex2- the indications are influenced by the airplane attitudevariations3- the indications are influenced by the accelerations4- the indications are influenced by temperaturevariations5- that an alternative current supply is necessaryThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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179. The calibrated airspeed (CAS) is obtained by applying tothe indicated airspeed (IAS) :
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180. The pendulum type detector system of the directionalgyro feeds :
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181. When turning onto a northerly heading the rose of amagnetic compass tends to "undershoot;" when turningonto a southerly heading it tends to "overshoot":1)these compass indications are less reliable in thenorthern hemisphere than in the southern hemisphere.2)these compass oscillations following a lateral gust arenot identical if the aircraft is heading north or south.3) this behaviour is due to the mechanical constructionof the compass.4) this behaviour is a symptom of a badly swungcompass.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, thecapacitor 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 aircraftcomprises different sectors and color marks. The blueline corresponds to the :
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187. The flight data recorder must automatically stop datarecording when the
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188. The indication of the directional gyro as an on-boardinstrument are valid only for a short period of time. Thecauses of this inaccuracy are :1. The earth's rotation2. The longitudinal acceleration3. The aircraft's motion over the surface of the earth.4. The mechanical defects of the gyro5. The gyro's weight6. The gimbal mount of the gyro ringsThe 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 (andinstrumental) error :
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190. In accordance with (ICAO) Annex 6 part I, the flight datarecorder is to be located in the aircraft :
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191. The primary factor which makes the servo-assistedaltimeter more accurate than the simple pressurealtimeter is the use of:
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192. According to the JAR-OPS regulations, the CockpitVoice Recorder of a 50 seat multi-engined aircraft,having been granted an airworthiness certificate after1st April 1998, shall start recording :
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193. A pilot wishes to turn right on to a southerly headingwith 20° bank at a latitude of 20° North. Using a directreading compass, in order to achieve this he must stopthe turn on an approximate heading of :
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194. The command bars of a flight director are generallyrepresented on an:
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195. autothrottle maintains a constant calibrated airspeed. Ifthe total temperature decreases, the Mach number :
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196. The response time of a vertical speed detector may beincreased 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 whenthe 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 pointerindicates 225°. The relative bearing to the station is :
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200. The advantages of single-phase A.C. generatortachometer are:1- the suppression of spurious signals due to a D.C.generator commutator2- the importance of line resistance on the informationvalue3- the independence of the information in relation to theairborne electrical power supply4- the ease of transmission of the informationThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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201. For this question use annex (022-10179A)Four scenarios of VOR axis interception are representedin the appended annex. The one corresponding to theoptimal interception path calculated by a flight directoris 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 isto 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 orgyrocompass 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 oneoperating 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 pilotaction on the TO/GA (Take-off/Go-around) switch inorder to recover the maximum thrust2- the autopilot monitors the climb and the rotation ofthe airplane3- the autopilot retracts the landing gear and reducesthe flap deflection in order to reduce the drag4- the pilot performs the climb and the rotation of theairplane5- the pilot retracts the landing gear and reduces the flapdeflection in order to reduce the dragThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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208. Heading information given by a gyro platform, is givenby a gyro at :
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209. Different pressure sensors are used according to theintensity of the pressure measured (low, medium orhigh)Classify the following sensors by order of increasingpressure for which they are suitable :1- bellows type2- Bourdon tube type3- aneroid capsule type
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210. A "TCAS II" (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)provides:
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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 information2- horizontal resolution (RA: Resolution Advisory)3- vertical resolution (RA: Resolution Advisory)4- ground proximity warningThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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213. Mode "Localizer ARM" active on Flight Director means:
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214. A landing is performed automatically when the autopilotand auto-throttle ensure good performance from thefinal approach :
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215. Among the following functions of an autopilot, thoserelated to the airplane guidance are:1- pitch attitude holding2- horizontal wing holding3- indicated airspeed or Mach number holding4- altitude holding5- VOR axis holding6- yaw dampingThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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216. VNE is the maximum speed :
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217. A "close traffic advisory" is displayed on the displaydevice of the TCAS 2 (Traffic Collision AvoidanceSystem) by :
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218. (For this question use appendix )The diagram representing a left turn with insufficientrudder 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
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222. In order to know in which mode the autothrottles areengaged, the crew will check the :
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223. With a pitot probe blocked due to ice build up, theaircraft airspeed indicator will indicate in descent a :
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224. An aircraft takes-off on a runway with an alignment of045°. 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 heightinformation is supplied by the :
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226. A pitot tube covered by ice which blocks the ram airinlet will affect the following instrument (s) :
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227. The gauge indicating the quantity of fuel measured by acapacity gauging system can be graduated directly inweight units because the dielectric constant of fuel is:
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228. An "altitude warning system" must at least warn thecrew :1- when approaching the pre-selected altitude2- when the airplane is approaching the ground too fast3- in case of a given deviation above or below the preselectedaltitude (at least by an aural warning)4- in case of excessive vertical speed5- when approaching the ground with the gear retractedThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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229. Under normal operating conditions, when an aircraft isin a banked turn, the rate-of-turn indicator is a valuablegyroscopic flight control instrument ; when it isassociated with an attitude indicator it indicates :1. the angular velocity of the aircraft about the yaw axis2. The bank of the aircraft3. The direction of the aircraft turn4. The angular velocity of the aircraft about the realverticalThe combination of correct statements is :
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230. Magnetic compass swinging is carried out to reduce asmuch as possible :
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231. The characteristics of the directional gyro (DG) used in agyro stabilised compass system are :
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232. The operating principle of Flowmeters, or "unit flowmeters," the most commonly used at the present time, isto measure across their system the :
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233. A flux valve senses the changes in orientation of thehorizontal component of the earth's magnetic field.1- the flux valve is made of a pair of soft iron bars2- the primary coils are fed A.C. voltage (usually 487.5Hz)3- the information can be used by a "flux gate" compassor a directional gyro4- the flux gate valve casing is dependent on the aircraftthree inertial axis5- the accuracy on the value of the magnetic fieldindication is less than 0,5%Which of the following combinations contains all of thecorrect statements?
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234. When being engaged, and without selecting a particularmode, an automatic pilot enables :
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235. On a TCAS2 (Traffic Collision Avoidance System), acorrective "resolution advisory" (RA) is a "resolutionadvisory":
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236. At a constant calibrated airspeed (CAS), the Machnumber :
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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 onoperating without deterioration of its performancesfollowing 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 nonpressurizedaircraft to an airspeed indicator wouldcause it to:
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240. Among the following functions of an autopilot, thoserelated to the airplane stabilization are:1- pitch attitude holding2- horizontal wing holding3- displayed heading or inertial track holding4- indicated airspeed or Mach number holding5- yaw damping6- VOR axis holdingThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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241. An automatic landing is carried out when the automaticpilot :
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242. The reading of a Mach indicator is independent of :
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243. An airborne instrument, equipped with a gyro with 2degrees 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 hold2- pressure altitude hold3- horizontal wing hold4- heading holdThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis :
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245. The basic principle used for measuring a quantity of fuelin a transport airplane equipped with "capacitor" gaugesis that the:
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246. The signal supplied by a transmitter fitted with a 3-phase AC generator, connected to RPM indicator, is :
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247. In an auto-pilot slaved powered control circuit, thesystem which ensures synchronisation
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248. When the intruding aircraft is equipped with aserviceable mode C transponder, the TCAS II (TrafficCollision Avoidance System) generates a :
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249. The magnetic heading can be derived from the trueheading by means of a :
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250. Modern low altitude radioaltimeters emit waves in thefollowing frequency band:
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251. The input signal of the amplifier of the gyromagneticcompass resetting device originates from the:
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252. The calculator combined with the stick shaker system ofa modern transport airplane receives information aboutthe:1- angle of attack2- engine R.P.M.3- configuration4- pitch and bank attitude5- sideslipThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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253.
The TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System)computer receives information :1- about the pressure altitude through the mode Stransponder2- from the radio-altimeter3- specific to the airplane configuration4- from the inertial unitsThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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254. The limits of the white scale of an airspeed indicator are :
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255. In the Southern hemisphere, during decelerationfollowing a landing in an Easterly direction, themagnetic compass will indicate :
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256. The rate-of-turn is the:
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257. The purpose of a compass swing is to attempt tocoincide the indications of:
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258. A transport airplane is compelled to carry on board aGround Proximity Warning System (GPWS). Thissystem will warn the crew in case of :1 - keeping the altitude at a lower level than the oneshown 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 statementsis :
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259. The pressure measured at the forward facing orifice of apitot tube is the :
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260. (For this question use annex 022-9768A)An aircraft is under guidance mode following a VORradial. From the ADI and HSI information represented inthe enclosed annex, it is possible to deduce that theaircraft is :
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261. An aeroplane is in steady climb. The autothrottlemaintains a constant calibrated airspeed. If the totaltemperature 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 precessionThe combination of correct statements is :
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264. The Primary Flight Display (PFD) displays informationdedicated to:
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265. The low-altitude radio altimeters used in precisionapproaches: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 AvoidanceSystem) 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 :
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268. When an aircraft has turned 360 degrees with a constantattitude and bank, the pilot observes the following on aclassic artificial horizon :
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269. In a transport airplane, an autopilot comprises, inaddition to the mode display devices, the followingfundamental elements :
1- Airflow valve2- Sensors3- Comparators4- Computers5- Amplifiers6- Servo-actuatorsThe combination regrouping all the correct statementsis:
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270. A pitot blockage of both the ram air input and the drainhole with the static port open causes the airspeedindicator to :
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271. An "intruding traffic advisory" is represented on thedisplay system of the TCAS 2 (Traffic CollisionAvoidance System) by displaying :
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272. All the last generation aircraft use flight controlsystems. The Flight Management System (FMS) is themost advanced system ; it can be defined as a:
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273. The flight data recorder must start data recordingautomatically:
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274. The temperature measured by the CHT (Cylinder Headtemperature) probe is the
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275. VLE is the maximum :
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276. The yellow sector of the temperature gaugecorresponds 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 thecomputation of the ratio :
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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 registersatmospheric pressure, the cause is probably;