RVSM Flashcards
(12 cards)
Where is RVSM implemented?
FL290 to FL410
Where in the Ops Spec does it give an aircraft permission to fly in RVSM?
B046
For FAR Part 135 operators, aircraft must be listed in Ops Spec D092 if they conduct international flights in RVSM airspace.
True
If an aircraft is not listed in D092, what is required to operate the aircraft under FAR Part 91 in RVSM airspace?
Letter Of Authorization (LOA) for the specific aircraft (registration and serial number) if operated internationally, or if operated ONLY in the domestic U.S., a suitable ADS-B Out system must be installed.
Which altitudes make up RVSM airspace?
FL290 - FL410 inclusive
China and Mongolia RVSM Flight Levels are the same as ICAO Feet RVSM levels. No calculation is required.
False
Which of the following is not an equipment requirement in RVSM airspace?
TCAS
In RVSM airspace, how frequently should the primary altimeters be checked against the standby altimeter?
1 hour intervals
Once in RVSM airspace the two primary altimeters are required to be within how many feet of each other?
200 feet
What is the maximum overshoot altitude when leveling off in RVSM airspace?
150 feet
SLOP is standard operating procedure in oceanic airspace and not a contingency that requires ATC consent.
True
Wake turbulence may be felt approximately how many miles after traffic 1,000 feet above overtakes or passes you?
10