Definitions Flashcards
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What does ‘ceiling’ mean in aviation?
The height above ground or water of the base of the lowest layer of cloud below 20,000 feet covering more than half the sky
What is Class 3.1A-Flammable liquid?
A liquid that has a flash point of below 23°C and has an initial boiling point (IBP) of a maximum 35°C, including petrol-based products.
What defines Class 3.1C-Flammable liquid?
A liquid that has a flash point at or above 23°C, but at or below 60°C, including kerosene-based products.
What is a Class 3.1D-Flammable liquid?
A liquid that has a flash point of above 60°C, but at or below 93°C, including diesel products.
Define ‘Class B cargo or baggage compartment’.
A cargo or baggage compartment in which there is sufficient access in flight to enable a crew member to effectively reach any part of the compartment with the contents of a hand fire extinguisher.
What does ‘augmented crew’ mean?
The crew on an aeroplane when it is comprised of more than the minimum crew.
What is a Category II precision approach procedure?
A precision instrument approach and landing with a decision height lower than 200 feet, but not lower than 100 feet, and a runway visual range not less than 300 m.
What is a Category III precision approach procedure?
One of the following precision instrument approaches and landings:
What defines Category IIIA?
A precision instrument approach and landing with a decision height lower than 100 feet or no decision height, and a runway visual range not less than 175 m.
What defines Category IIIB?
A precision instrument approach and landing with a decision height lower than 50 feet or no decision height, and a runway visual range less than 175 m but not less than 50 m.
What defines Category IIIC?
A precision instrument approach and landing with no decision height and no runway visual range limitations.
AEDRS
Automatic Engine Data Recording System
ACAS
Airborne Collision Avoidance System
Part 121 definition
Seating capacity more than 30 seats, or payload greater than 3410kg.
Cat II definition
DH lower than 200, not lower than 100’. RVR not less than 300m
Regular Air transport Service?
Service carrying passengers , four or more services between 2 or more Aerodrome in 28 days.
PBCS
Performance Based Communications and Surveillance
PBN
Performance Based Navigation
MNPS
Minimum Navigation Performance Specifications
FDAU
Flight Data Acquisition Unit
ETOPS
Extended-Range Twin-Engine Operations
EDTO
Extended Diversion Time Operation
DFDR
Digital Flight Data Recorder
DFDAU
Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit
