Low Vis Ops/FMS/Emergency Procedures – Exam B

Question 1

If the weather at the destination is forecast to be below approach minima within 1 hour of ETA:

Two destination alternates must be selected.
Enough fuel must be carried to return to the departure airfield.
A destination alternate must be selected with forecast weather greater than Cat 1 minima.
A legal destination alternate must be available within 1 hour flying time at single engine cruise speed.

Answer 1

Two destination alternates must be selected.

Question 2

A Cat I Approach has:

DH not below 200 ft AAL and RVR not less than 300 m.
DH not below 100 ft AGL and RVR more than 550 m.
DH not below 200 ft AAL and RVR not less than 550 m.
DH not below 200 ft AAL and RVR more than 300 m.

Answer 2

DH not below 200 ft AAL and RVR not less than 550 m.

Question 3

Reporting of RVR will commence when the weather falls below:

Visibility 1500m and ceiling 200 ft.
Visibility 1200m.
Visibility 600 m and ceiling 200 ft.
Visibility 1500 m.

Answer 3

Visibility 1500 m.

Question 4

The ILS Localiser is calibrated to:

17 nm at 35° from the centreline & 25 nm at 10° from the centreline.
8 nm at 25° from the centreline & 17 nm at 10° from the centreline.
17 nm at 25° from the centerline & 25 nm at 10° from the centerline.
8 nm at 35° from the centerline & 25 nm at 10° from the centerline.

Answer 4

17 nm at 35° from the centreline & 25 nm at 10° from the centreline.

Question 5

What is Empty Visual Field Myopia?

Inability of the eye to focus on short distances if no reference points are available.
Inability of the eye to focus on long distances if no reference points are available.
Inability of the eye to focus on long distances in poor light conditions.
Inability of the eye to focus on short distances in poor light conditions.

Answer 5

Inability of the eye to focus on long distances if no reference points are available.

Question 6

Following a Cat II approach, why must a Form ST F017 be completed?

So that pilot currency can be monitored by the CAA.
So that the accuracy of the aerodrome equipment can be monitored.
So that the continued provision of Cat II facilities at the airfield can be justified.
So that the performance of Company Cat II operations can be monitored.

Answer 6

So that the performance of Company Cat II operations can be monitored.

Question 7

The maximum tailwind for a Cat II approach is:

5 kts
10 kts
0 kts
18 kts

Answer 7

10 kts

Question 8

The last 900m of runway center-line lights are:

Red
Alternate Red & White for the first 600m and Red for the last 300m.
Alternating Red & White.
Alternating White & Yellow for the first 600m and Red for the last 300m.

Answer 8

Alternate Red & White for the first 600m and Red for the last 300m.

Question 9

You have been flying an Arrival Hold in LNAV; on leaving the hold you must:

Select HGD Mode.
Program a PVOR so that the approach can be monitored.
Ensure the Arrival hold is cancelled by using DTO a waypoint.
Programme a GPS overlay.

Answer 9

Ensure the Arrival hold is cancelled by using DTO a waypoint.

Question 10

The Holding Page can be displayed by:

Selecting DTO/HOLDING
Selecting PERF/MENU/HOLD
Selecting NAV/MNVR/HOLDING DEFN
Both a. and c. are correct

Answer 10

Selecting DTO/HOLDING
AND
Selecting NAV/MNVR/HOLDING DEFN

Question 11

When the Nav Source is set to FMS:

The course bar on the selected side is magenta.
Both course bars are magenta.
The course bar on the side to which the HSI arrow points is magenta.
The course bar on the non-selected side is amber.

Answer 11

The course bar on the selected side is magenta

Question 12

The Summary Page which displays flight times and fuel details:

Must be selected from FUEL/MENU/SUMMARY
Is automatically displayed on landing and cannot be selected.
Is displayed after landing on DATA Page 2.
Is automatically displayed on landing and can be re-selected from DATA Page 2.

Answer 12

Is automatically displayed on landing and cannot be selected.

Question 13

To Enter a Departure on FMS select:

FPL/MENU/DEPART then select the runway and departure from the menus.
NAV/MENU/DEP then select the runway and departure required.
FPL/MENU2/DEPATURE then select the departure required
DTO/DEPARTURE then select the runway and departure required

Answer 13

FPL/MENU/DEPART then select the runway and departure from the menus.

Question 14

To read the Take-off Time and ETA:

Press PERF
Press FUEL/NEXT
Press FUEL/MENU
Press FUEL

Answer 14

Press FUEL

Question 15

Assuming correct SOP’s, if the HOLDING Page is selected in the initial climb, the FMS will display:

The nearest Holding Facility to the present position.
The first Holding Facility on the flight planned route.
The Hold programmed before the start of the star.
The Hold that relates to the Emergency Turn Procedure for the selected departure.

Answer 15

The Hold that relates to the Emergency Turn Procedure for the selected departure.

Question 16

If a VNAV has been programmed:

The indicator on the FMS map will flash amber 30 secs before TOD.
VNAV Capture will be indicated by a steady amber WPT message.
The MSG legend will appear at 2 mins and at 15 seconds before TOD.
There is no indication of imminent VNAV Capture.

Answer 16

The MSG legend will appear at 2 mins and at 15 seconds before TOD.

Question 17

In the event of the Emergency Evacuation:

The Emergency Lights are left at ARM as they will illuminate when the power is selected OFF.
The Emergency Lights are set to ON.
The Cabin Crew will switch ON the Emergency Lights if they deem it necessary.
The Emergency Lights are set to OFF so that Cabin Crew have control of them.

Answer 17

The Emergency Lights are set to ON.

Question 18

If smoke is reported in the Cabin:

Donning of oxygen masks may be delayed until smoke is detected on the flight deck.
Oxygen masks should be donned at the Captain’s discretion
Oxygen masks must be donned immediately and 100% selected.
PF must don his oxygen mask immediately but PNF can delay donning if there are communication difficulties.

Answer 18

Oxygen masks must be donned immediately and 100% selected.

Question 19

The Drill for Unknown Source of Smoke assumes the Source to be:

Initially from the Electrical System, then from the Air Conditioning System.
From the Electrical System.
Initially from the Bleed/Conditioning System, then from the Electrical System.
From the Air Conditioning System.

Answer 19

Initially from the Bleed/Conditioning System, then from the Electrical System

Question 20

If the Propeller RPM increases to 1070 RPM and the Propeller cannot be feathered:

The Torque should be set to 17% to simulate a feathered propeller.
The engine should be shut down to reduce drag from the windmilling propeller.
The engine can be shut down provided UPTRIM is available on the live engine.
The engine must not be shut down.

Answer 20

The engine must not be shut down.

Question 21

The CABIN PRESS Warning will illuminate:

When the Cabin Altitude increases to approx 10, 000 ft.
When the Cabin DIFF exceeds 5.95 psi.
When the Cabin Rate exceeds 2000 fpm.
Any of the above.

Answer 21

When the Cabin Altitude increases to approx 10, 000 ft.

Question 22

In the event of a Roll Jam:

The AP should be disengaged and both pilots should attempt to overcome the restriction.
The AP should be disengaged and the Roll Disc Handle operated.
Rudder should be used to maintain wings level until the fault is identified.
Operating the Roll Disc Handle will give the Captain control of the ailerons.

Answer 22

The AP should be disengaged and the Roll Disc Handle operated.

Question 23

In the event of a Start Failure:

Both condition levers should be set to FUEL OFF and the Start Select Switch to OFF.
The Start Select Switch should be set to OFF and the condition lever set to FUEL OFF.
The condition lever should be set to FUEL OFF and the Starter left to run for
the remainder of the 70 second limit to purge unburned fuel.
The condition lever should be set to FUEL OFF and the Start Select Switch to OFF.

Answer 23

The condition lever should be set to FUEL OFF and the Start Select Switch to OFF.

Question 24

In the event of an APU Fire:

No pilot action is required.
The fire extinguisher must be pressed if the APU FIRE light remains on after 7 secs.
The APU must be shut down immediately.
The fire extinguisher must be pressed if the BTL ARM light goes out.

Answer 24

The fire extinguisher must be pressed if the APU FIRE light remains on after 7 secs.