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Question 263-1 : What is the correct way of transmitting the number 3500 when indicating an altitude ? [ Theoretical lift off ]
Three thousand five hundred
Oaci annexe 10 aeronautical telecommunications, volume 2 communication procedures. 117..
Question 263-2 : What is the correct way to transmit and read back frequency 120.375 mhz vhf channel separated by 25 khz ?
One two zero decimal three seven.
According to the updates made to icao annex 10 volume ii chapiter 5 regarding the indication of transmitting frequency, read back of all 6 digits applies only to icao regions where 8.33 khz spacing has been introduced, and not to such regions where 25 khz is in use... annex 10 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.7.3.4.4 pans..in airspace where all vhf voice communications channels are separated by 25 khz or more and the use of six digits as in 5.2.1.7.3.4.3 is not substantiated by the operational requirement determined by the appropriate authorities, the first five digits of the numerical designator should be used, except in the case of both the fifth and sixth digits being zeros, in which case only the first four digits should be used..as state by annex 10.vhf channel separated by 25 khz > one two three decimal three seven..vhf channel separated by 8.33 khz > one two three decimal three seven five.
Question 263-3 : When is an aircraft station allowed to use its abbreviated call sign ?
After it has been addressed in this manner by the aeronautical ground station.
Extract from doc 9432. 122..
Question 263-4 : When may the name of the location or the call sign suffix in the call sign of an aeronautical station be omitted ?
When satisfactory communication has been established and provided it will not be confusing to do so.
Icao annex 10 chapter2.5.2.1.7 calling.5.2.1.7.1 radiotelephony call signs.5.2.1.7.1 for aeronautical stations.5.2.1.7.1.1 aeronautical stations in the aeronautical mobile service shall be identified by..a the name of the location, and..b the unit or service available...5.2.1.7.1.2 the unit or service shall be identified in accordance with the table below except that the name of the location or the unit/service may be omitted provided satisfactory communication has been established... 123
Question 263-5 : When shall the pilot of an aircraft experiencing communications failure keep a watch for instructions passed by visual signals ?
When the aircraft is forming part of the aerodrome traffic at a controlled aerodrome.
The visual signals will be sent by tower of a controlled aerodrome, you must be part of the aerodrome traffic.. 124
Question 263-6 : When the aircraft registration marking is used as a call sign, your first contact with a station shall be in the following form ?
All characters of the aircraft registration marking.
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Question 263-7 : When transmitting time, which time system shall be used ?
Co ordinated universal time utc.
Icao annex 10.3.4 time system.3.4.1 universal co ordinated time utc shall be used by all stations in the aeronautical telecommunication service. midnight shall be designated as 2400 for the end of the day and 0000 for the beginning of the day.
Question 263-8 : Which abbreviation is used for 'co ordinated universal time' ?
Utc.
Icao annex 10.3.4 time system.3.4.1 universal co ordinated time utc shall be used by all stations in the aeronautical telecommunication service. midnight shall be designated as 2400 for the end of the day and 0000 for the beginning of the day.
Question 263-9 : Which elements of instructions or information shall always be read back ?
Runway in use, altimeter settings, ssr codes, level instructions, heading and speed instructions.
Icao doc4444.4.5.7.5 readback of clearances.4.5.7.5.1 the flight crew shall read back to the air traffic controller safety related parts of atc clearances and instructions which are transmitted by voice. the following items shall always be read back..a atc route clearances,..b clearances and instructions to enter, land on, take off from, hold short of, cross, taxi and backtrack on any runway, and..c runway in use, altimeter settings, ssr codes, level instructions, heading and speed instructions and, whether issued by the controller or contained in automatic terminal information service atis broadcasts, transition levels.
Question 263-10 : Which of the following abbreviated call signs of aircraft xy abc is correct ?
X bc
. annex 10, volume ii, chapter 5.5.2.1.7.2 radiotelephony call signs for aircraft..5.2.1.7.2.1 full call signs..5.2.1.7.2.1.1 an aircraft radiotelephony call sign shall be one of the following types.. type a the characters corresponding to the registration marking of the aircraft , or..type b the telephony designator of the aircraft operating agency, followed by the last four characters of the registration marking of the aircraft,..type c the telephony designator of the aircraft operating agency, followed by the flight identification...note 1. the name of the aircraft manufacturer or of the.aircraft model may be used as a radiotelephony prefix to the type a call sign...note 2. the telephony designators referred to in types b and c are contained in doc 8585 designators for aircraft operating agencies, aeronautical authorities and services...note 3. any of the foregoing call signs may be inserted in field 7 of the icao flight plan as the aircraft identification..instructions on the completion of the flight plan form are contained in pans atm, doc 4444... 5.2.1.7.2.2 abbreviated call signs..5.2.1.7.2.2.1 the aircraft radiotelephony call signs shown in 5.2.1.7.2.1.1, with the exception of type c , may be abbreviated in the circumstances prescribed in 5.2.1.7.3.3.1.. abbreviated call signs shall be in the following form.. type a the first character of the registration and at least the last two characters of the call sign ,..type b the telephony designator of the aircraft.operating agency, followed by at least the last two characters of the call sign,..type c no abbreviated form...note. either the name of the aircraft manufacturer or of the aircraft model may be used in place of the first character in type a.
Question 263-11 : Which of the following abbreviated call signs of cherokee xy abc is correct ?
Cherokee bc.
Doc icao 9432.. 121..
Question 263-12 : Which of these phrases is used to inform the control tower that a pilot perform a missed approach ?
Going around
Question 263-13 : Which of these statements best describes the meaning of the phrase 'standby' ?
Wait and i will call you.
Icao annex 10.'standby' wait and i will call you...note the caller would normally re etablish contact if the delay is lengthy. standby is not an approval or denial.
Question 263-14 : Which phrase shall be used if the repetition of an entire message is required ?
Say again.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-15 : Which phrase shall be used if you want to say 'an error has been made in this transmission or message indicated. the correct version is...' ?
Qnh 1017, correction qnh 1016
Question 263-16 : Which phrase shall be used if you want to say 'i should like to know...' or 'i wish to obtain...' ?
Request.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-17 : Which phrase shall be used if you want to say 'pass me the following information...' ?
Report.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-18 : Which phrase shall be used if you want to say 'yes' ?
Affirm.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-19 : Which phrase shall be used if you want to say 'i understand your message and will comply with it' ?
Wilco.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-20 : Which phrase shall be used to confirm that a message has been repeated correctly ?
Correct.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-21 : What would be the correct replies by a controller after g abcd asked for a radio check on dunham tower frequency 118.7 and was perfectly clear ?
G abcd dunham tower, reading you 5.
Ecqb03, october 2016....extract from doc 9432. 109
Question 263-22 : Which word or phrase shall be used if you want to say 'wait and i will call you' ?
Standby.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-23 : You have been calling a station without getting an answer. how long is it recommended to wait before making a second call ?
10 sec.
Annex 10 volume 2.chapter 5. aeronautical mobile service voice communications.5.1.5 recommendation.after a call has been made tothe aeronautical station, a period of at least 10 seconds should elapse before a second call is made. this should eliminate unnecessary transmissions while the aeronautical station is getting ready to reply to the initial call.
Question 263-24 : What does the term broadcast mean ?
A transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations.
Question 263-25 : What does the term 'air ground communication' mean ?
Two way communication between aircraft and stations or locations on the surface of the earth.
Question 263-26 : What does the phrase 'check' mean ?
Examine a system or procedure.
Question 263-27 : Which of these phrases is used if you want to communicate that a message 'consider that transmission as not sent' ?
Disregard.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-28 : When shall the phrase 'take off' be used by a pilot ?
To acknowledge take off clearance only.
Doc 9432 manual of radiotelephony.2.8.3.3 'the words 'take off' are used only when an aircraft is cleared for take off, or when cancelling a take off clearance. at other times the word 'departure' or 'airborne' is used'.
Question 263-29 : Which phraseology is to be used to ask the control tower for permission to taxi on a runway in the direction opposite to that in use ?
'request backtrack on runway'.
Ecqb03, august 2016
Question 263-30 : How shall a pilot inform the control tower that he has to abandon the take off manoeuvre ?
Stopping.
Question 263-31 : What does the word 'wilco' mean ?
I understand your message and will comply with it.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126
Question 263-32 : What does the word 'acknowledge' mean ?
Let me know that you have received and understood this message.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-33 : What does the word 'monitor' mean ?
Listen out on frequency.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-34 : What does the word 'negative' mean ?
That is not correct.
Icao annex 10 volume 2 aeronautical telecommunications.5.2.1.5 transmitting technique.5.2.1.5.8 the following words and phrases shall be used in radiotelephony communications as appropriate and shall have the meaning ascribed hereunder. 126..
Question 263-35 : To indicate that he is no longer occupying the active runway a pilot shall report to the controller ?
Runway vacated.
Question 263-36 : If there is no possibility of confusion, when local time is equal to universal time plus two hours, the correct way of transmitting '17h44' is ?
Two four.
Ecqb03, november 2016
Question 263-37 : Which elements of instructions or information shall always be read back ?
Ssr code, qnh, take off clearance, speed instructions.
Icao doc4444.4.5.7.5 readback of clearances.4.5.7.5.1 the flight crew shall read back to the air traffic controller safety related parts of atc clearances and instructions which are transmitted by voice. the following items shall always be read back..a atc route clearances,..b clearances and instructions to enter, land on, take off from, hold short of, cross, taxi and backtrack on any runway, and..c runway in use, altimeter settings, ssr codes, level instructions, heading and speed instructions and, whether issued by the controller or contained in automatic terminal information service atis broadcasts, transition levels.
Question 263-38 : What does the phrase 'break break' mean ?
It indicates the separation between messages transmitted to different aircraft in a very busy environment.
Question 263-39 : During a navigation flight, while you are monitoring stephenville tower, you hear the message '1, 2, 3, 4, stephenville tower'. what does this message mean ?
Stephenville tower performs transmitter or receiver tests.
Ecqb04, november 2017....icao doc 9432.2.8.4.4 when it is necessary for a ground station to make test signals, either for the adjustment of a transmitter before making a call or for the adjustment of a receiver, such signals shall not continue for more than 10 seconds and shall be composed of spoken numbers one, two, three, etc. followed by the radio call sign of the station transmitting the test signals.
Question 263-40 : The strength of a vhf signal at 50 nm compared to 100 nm is ?
4 times stronger.
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