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Question 73-1 : The addition of dme p to mls is necessary to ? [ Session helipad ]

Obtain three dimensional positions

Question 73-2 : The position of a waypoint can be inserted into the computer of a 4d rnav system in different ways 1 alphanumeric icao identifier2 latlong and altitude3 radial and distance from a vor station4 distance and bearing from another waypointthe combination that regroups all of the correct statements ?

1 3.

Ecqb04 revised november 2017
exemple 177: 1 3
1, 2. 3, 4. 2, 4.

Question 73-3 : The purpose of the fligh management system fms is to provide ?

Continuous automatic navigation guidance and performance management.

flight management system the flight management system fms is comprised of the following components flight management computer system fmcs autopilotflight director system afds autothrottle at inertial reference systems irs global positioning system gps each of these components is an independent system and each can be used independently or in various combinations the term fms refers to the concept of joining these independent components together into one integrated system which provides continuous automatic navigation guidance and performancemanagementthe integrated fms provides centralized flight deck control of the airplane's flight path and performance parameters the flight management computer or fmc is the heart of the system performing navigational and performance computations and providing control and guidance commandsthe primary flight deck controls are the afds mcp two control display units cdu's two electronic flight instrument system efis control panels and an fmc source selector switch the primary displays are the cdus outboard display units inboard display units and upper display unitthe fmc uses crew entered flight plan information airplane systems data and data from the fmc navigation database and performance database to calculate airplane present position and pitch roll and thrust commands required to fly an optimum flight profile the fmc sends these commands to the autothrottle autopilot and flight director map and route information are sent to the respective pilot's navigation displays the efis control panels are used to select the desiredinformation for navigation display the mode control panel is used to select the autothrottle autopilot and flight director operating modes the final preparation of the flight via the cdu are being completed by the captain 2401
Manual navigation guidance and automatic performance management. both manual navigation guidance and performance management. continuous automatic navigation guidance as well as manual performance management.

Question 73-4 : Which of the following statements regarding b rnav is correct ?

For 95% of the flight time the track keeping accuracy must not exceed 5 nm.

Area navigation rnav icao annex 11 is a method of navigation permitting aircraft operations on any desired track within the coverage of station referenced navigation signal or within the limits of a self contained navigation system basic rnav b rnav systems require rnp 5 required navigation performance 5 b rnav requires a track keeping accuracy of + 5nm or better for 95% of the flight time for information precision rnav prnav systems require rnp 1 + 10nm for 95% of the flight time
exemple 185: For 95% of the flight time the track keeping accuracy must not exceed 5 nm
In case of b-rnav, rnp1 is required. b-rnav is only applicable when flying in tma's. b-rnav can be used up to fl95. above fl95 p-rnav is required.

Question 73-5 : Which statement about rnav routes is correct ?

A method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path.

Icao annex 11 full definition is a method of navigation permitting aircraft operations on any desired track within the coverage of station referenced navigation signal or within the limits of a self contained navigation system
In general rnav-routes coincide with standard routes in order to make optimum use of the available vor/dme-stations. rnav-routes are only used in terminal areas in order to make more efficient use of the approach and landing facilities of an airport. all waypoints of rnav-routes are called phantom stations.

Question 73-6 : The irs is a self contained system because ?

It operates independently of navigational aids outside the aircraft.

exemple 193: It operates independently of navigational aids outside the aircraft
It operates off its own power supply. the system generates a warning in case of a failure. the calculation of the position does not require any software.

Question 73-7 : On modern aircraft the navigation database usually contains ?

Airport reference data.

1957
exemple 197: Airport reference data
Obstacle altitudes. aircraft performance data. atc frequencies.

Question 73-8 : Which of the following data can be found in the navigation database 1 sids and stars2 radio aids3 optimum flight level4 company routes5 cruise speedsthe combination regrouping all the correct statements is ?

1 2 4.

1956
exemple 201: 1 2 4
2, 3, 4. 2, 3, 5. 1, 2 , 3, 4, 5.

Question 73-9 : Concerning fmc databases ?

The navigation database may be customized for the specific airline operations.

The navigation database of the fmc may contain the following data reference data for airports four letter icao identifier vordme station data three letter icao identifier waypoint data five letter icao identifier star data sid data holding patterns airport runway data ndb stations alphabetic icao identifier company flight plan routes
exemple 205: The navigation database may be customized for the specific airline operations
Only the navigation database may be customized by the company's cost index strategy. only the performance database may be customized by the company. company database and fmc databases can not be used at the same time.

Question 73-10 : Which component of an area navigation system displays the cross track distance ?

Navigation display.

exemple 209: Navigation display
Radio magnetic indicator. dme indicator. attitude display.

Question 73-11 : By selecting one vhf frequency in the range of 108 to 112 mhz on the nav receiver ?

Rho theta information from a terminal vordme can be obtained.

Rho theta is a navigation system in which one or more signals are emitted from a facility or colocated facilities to produce simultaneous indication of bearing and distancesince a bearing is a radial line of position and a distance is a circular line of position the rho theta system always ensures a position fix produced by the intersection of two lines of position which are at right angles to each other 1954 gargameleatpl why only terminal not enroute the range of 108 to 112 mhz is allocated for terminal vor terminal vors are accurate to 25 nm outward up to 12000 ft
exemple 213: Rho theta information from a terminal vordme can be obtained
Rho-rho information from an ils/dme can be obtained. rho-theta information from an enroute vor/dme station can be obtained. theta-theta information from enroute vor's can be obtained.

Question 73-12 : One of the benefits of rnav is ?

Rnav allows aircraft to take a more direct flight path without requiring to fly over ground based facilities.

exemple 217: Rnav allows aircraft to take a more direct flight path without requiring to fly over ground based facilities
Rnav allows pilots to manage horizontal and vertical separation with other aircrafts without obtaining any atc clearance. rnav allows to fly at rnav flight level with a 500 ft separation. rnav allows to obtain atc clairance by hf radio without the requirement to establish any radio contact.

Question 73-13 : What is true about the fmc databases ?

The data includes sids stars and runway approaches.

2403
exemple 221: The data includes sids stars and runway approaches
The data can not be customized for the specific airline operations. the performance database contains aeronautical information for the planned area of operations of the aircraft. the navigation database contains the company's cost index strategy.

Question 73-14 : A 3d rnav system has capability in the horizontal plane ?

And in the vertical plane.

A 2d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane onlya 3d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane and in addition has a guidance capability in the vertical planea 4d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane has a guidance capability in the vertical plane and in addition has a timing function
exemple 225: And in the vertical plane
As well as in the vertical plane and a timing function. and a speed management system. and a cruise management system.

Question 73-15 : The navigational function of the horizontal situation indicator hsi in relation to area navigation systems is ?

The indication of the cross track distance xtk .

This is the distance between the actual position and the planned track the maximum lateral deviation the adi displays present cross track error from the desired rnav course example xtk=l 01nm you are 01nm on the left of the intended course
exemple 229: The indication of the cross track distance xtk
The indication of the rnp. the indication of the track angle error (tke). the indication of the wind component.

Question 73-16 : Which of the following statements about 4d rnav are correct or incorrect 1 the system has direct to capability to any waypoint2 the system is capable of parallel offset tracking ?

I is correct ii is correct.

Revised ecqb03 july 2016area navigation rnav is a method of navigation permitting aircraft operations on any desired track within the coverage of station referenced navigation signal or within the limits of a self contained navigation systemit permits establishment of more direct routes permitting a reduction in flight distanceestablishment of dual or parallel routes to accommodate a greater flow of en route trafficestablishment of bypass routes for aircraft over flying high density terminal areasestablishment of alternatives or contingency routes on either a planned or ad hoc basisestablishment of optimum locations for holding patternsreduction in the number of ground navigation facilities
exemple 233: I is correct ii is correct
I is incorrect, ii is correct. i is incorrect, ii is incorrect. i is correct, ii is incorrect.

Question 73-17 : A basic rnav b rnav system requires ?

Rnp5.

Area navigation rnav icao annex 11 is a method of navigation permitting aircraft operations on any desired track within the coverage of station referenced navigation signal or within the limits of a self contained navigation systembasic rnav b rnav systems require rnp 5 required navigation performance 5 basic rnav requires a track keeping accuracy of + 5nm or better for 95% of the flight time
exemple 237: Rnp5
Rnp3. rnp1. rnp2.

Question 73-18 : A precision rnav prnav system requires ?

Rnp1.

Cqb 15 august 2012area navigation rnav icao annex 11 is a method of navigation permitting aircraft operations on any desired track within the coverage of station referenced navigation signal or within the limits of a self contained navigation systemprecision rnav prnav systems require rnp 1 required navigation performance 1 precision rnav prnav requires a track keeping accuracy of + 10nm for 95% of the flight time
Rnp5. rnp2. rnp3.

Question 73-19 : In order to give the flight crew control of the required lateral guidance functions the rnav equipment should be able to perform a number of functions which of the following functions is not such a function ?

Control automatically the speed the aircraft in order to arrive in the next waypoint at a specified time timing function .

Ecqb04 revised from cqb15 august 2012 november 2017in order to give the flight crew control over the required lateral guidance functions rnav equipment should at least be able to perform the following functions display present position in latitude longitude or as distancebearing to the selected waypoint select or enter the required flight plan through the control and display unit cdu review and modify navigation data for any part of a flight plan at any stage of flight and store sufficient data to carry out the active flight plan review assemble modify or verify a flight plan in flight without affecting the guidance output execute a modified flight plan only after positive action by the flight crew where provided assemble and verify analternative flight plan without affecting the active flight plan assemble a flight plan either by identifier or by selection of individual waypoints from the database or by creation of waypoints from the database or by creation of waypoints defined by latitudelongitude bearing distance parameters or other parameters assemble flight plans by joining routes or route segments allow verification or adjustment of displayed position provide automatic sequencing through waypoints with turn anticipation manual sequencing should also be provided to allow flight over and return to waypoints display cross track error on the cdu provide time to waypoints on the cdu execute a direct clearance to any waypoint fly parallel tracks at the selected offset distance offset mode should be clearly indicated purge previous radio updates carry out rnav holding procedures when defined make available to the flight crew estimates of positional uncertainty either as a quality factor or by reference to sensor differences from the computed position conform to wgs 84 geodetic reference system indicate navigation equipment failure
exemple 245: Control automatically the speed the aircraft in order to arrive in the next waypoint at a specified time timing function
Execute a modified flight plan after positive action by the flight crew. conform to wgs-84 for positioning. fly parallel tracks at a selected offset distance.

Question 73-20 : In an electronic flight instrument system efis data relating primarily to automatic flight is provided by ?

Flight control computers flight management computers autothrottle.

Take care question n°165 asks for 'data relating primarily to navigation in the fmc is provided by navigation radios gps inertial reference systems'
Flight control computers, inertial reference systems, autothrottle. flight management computers, flight control computers, air data computers. air data computer, inertial reference systems, autothrottle.

Question 73-21 : In accordance with icao doc 9613 an aircraft equipped to operate to rnp1 or better should be able to ?

Compute estimated error of position.

Ecqb03 august 2016required navigation performance rnp is a concept that applies to navigation performance within an airspacethe rnp type is based on the navigation performance accuracy to be achieved within the airspacean aircraft equipped to operate to rnp 1 and better should be able to compute an estimate of its position error depending on the sensors being used and time elapsed
exemple 253: Compute estimated error of position
Compute exact error of position. correct for exact error of position. correct for estimate error of position.

Question 73-22 : Which of the following information are input data into a 4d rnav system 1 dme distances from dme stations2 radial from a vor station3 tas and altitude from the air data computer4 heading from the aircraft's heading systemthe combination regrouping all the correct statements is ?

1 2 3 and 4.

exemple 257: 1 2 3 and 4
1, 4. 2, 3 and 4. 1, 3.

Question 73-23 : Which of the following information are output data from a 4d rnav system 1 distance to any waypoint2 altitude and tas3 radial distance from a vordme station4 ground speed and tasthe combination regrouping all the correct statements is ?

1 4.

Output data from a 4d rnav system are distance to any waypoint estimated time overhead ground speed and tas true wind track error
exemple 261: 1 4
1 - 2. 2 - 3. 2 - 4.

Question 73-24 : Comparing a 3d rnav with 4d rnav a 4d rnav system has in addition a capability of ?

Timing function.

A 4d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane has a guidance capability in the vertical plane and in addition has a timing function
exemple 265: Timing function
Vertical profile guidance. horizontal profile guidance. horizontal and vertical profile guidance.

Question 73-25 : Concerning fms position update accuracy an rnav vordme system shall reach an accuracy of ?

5 nm.

Ecqb04 november 2017
exemple 269: 5 nm
More or less 0.28 nm. 1 nm. 3 nm + 3 nm per flight hour.

Question 73-26 : An fms is tuned to a dme to improve positioning and displays the dme identifier on the navigation display nd if the decoding does not work ?

The frequency will be displayed instead of the identifier.

Ecqb04 november 2017
exemple 273: The frequency will be displayed instead of the identifier
The identifier will be recovered from the fms memory and displayed in amber color. a different dme will be automatically selected by the system for positioning purposes. an warning message will be displayed on the cdu.

Question 73-27 : The calculated output data from a 4d rnav system are 1 distance to any waypoint2 tas and altitude3 true wind vector4 radial to a vor stationthe combination that regroups all of the correct statements is ?

1 3.

Output data from a 4d rnav system are distance to any waypoint estimated time overhead ground speed and tas true wind track error
exemple 277: 1 3
1, 2. 2, 3. 1, 4.

Question 73-28 : To carry out a guidance on the horizontal and vertical plane and with a speed profile management on the fms the pilot must select on the autopilot ?

Lnav + vnav.

Ecqb04 november 2017lnav automatic navigation lateral navigationvnav flight path management vertical navigation
exemple 281: Lnav + vnav
Hdg + vz + speed. nav + speed. trk + speed

Question 73-29 : What are the input data of an rnav system with vordme position update ?

A waypoint + a vordme signal + one desired track.

Ecqb04 november 2017input data to the navigation computer is actual vor radial and dme distance from selected vor station radial and distance to phantom waypoint desired magnetic track inbound to the phantom waypoint
exemple 285: A waypoint + a vordme signal + one desired track
A waypoint + a vor/dme signal + a desired heading. the desired track and the desired heading. a vor/dme signal + one desired track.

Question 73-30 : You are requested to descend at a specific level and overfly a waypoint at a specified time which rnav system is the most suitable for this action ?

4d rnav.

Ecqb04 november 2017a 2d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane onlya 3d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane and in addition has a guidance capability in the vertical planea 4d rnav system is able to navigate in the horizontal plane has a guidance capability in the vertical plane and in addition has a timing function
exemple 289: 4d rnav
2d precision rnav. 3d rnav 2d rnav.

Question 73-31 : In order to give the flight crew control of the required lateral guidance functions the rnav equipment should be able to perform a number of functionswhich of the following is not such a function ?

Provide guidance to another selected flight level.

Ecqb04 november 2017in order to give the flight crew control over the required lateral guidance functions rnav equipment should at least be able to perform the following functions display present position in latitude longitude or as distancebearing to the selected waypoint select or enter the required flight plan through the control and display unit cdu review and modify navigation data for any part of a flight plan at any stage of flight and store sufficient data to carry out the active flight plan review assemble modify or verify a flight plan in flight without affecting the guidance output execute a modified flight plan only after positive action by the flight crew where provided assemble and verify analternative flight plan without affecting the active flight plan assemble a flight plan either by identifier or by selection of individual waypoints from the database or by creation of waypoints from the database or by creation of waypoints defined by latitudelongitude bearing distance parameters or other parameters assemble flight plans by joining routes or route segments allow verification or adjustment of displayed position provide automatic sequencing through waypoints with turn anticipation manual sequencing should also be provided to allow flight over and return to waypoints display cross track error on the cdu provide time to waypoints on the cdu execute a direct clearance to any waypoint fly parallel tracks at the selected offset distance offset mode should be clearly indicated purge previous radio updates carry out rnav holding procedures when defined make available to the flight crew estimates of positional uncertainty either as a quality factor or by reference to sensor differences from the computed position conform to wgs 84 geodetic reference system indicate navigation equipment failure
exemple 293: Provide guidance to another selected flight level
Execute a direct clearance to any waypoint. display present position in latitude/longitude or as distance/bearing to the selected waypoint. display cross-track error on the cdu.

Question 73-32 : In order to give the flight crew control of the required lateral guidance functions the rnav equipment should be able to perform a number of functionswhich of the following is not such a function ?

Display the satellites used by the gps receiver on the cdu.

Ecqb04 november 2017in order to give the flight crew control over the required lateral guidance functions rnav equipment should at least be able to perform the following functions display present position in latitude longitude or as distancebearing to the selected waypoint select or enter the required flight plan through the control and display unit cdu review and modify navigation data for any part of a flight plan at any stage of flight and store sufficient data to carry out the active flight plan review assemble modify or verify a flight plan in flight without affecting the guidance output execute a modified flight plan only after positive action by the flight crew where provided assemble and verify analternative flight plan without affecting the active flight plan assemble a flight plan either by identifier or by selection of individual waypoints from the database or by creation of waypoints from the database or by creation of waypoints defined by latitudelongitude bearing distance parameters or other parameters assemble flight plans by joining routes or route segments allow verification or adjustment of displayed position provide automatic sequencing through waypoints with turn anticipation manual sequencing should also be provided to allow flight over and return to waypoints display cross track error on the cdu provide time to waypoints on the cdu execute a direct clearance to any waypoint fly parallel tracks at the selected offset distance offset mode should be clearly indicated purge previous radio updates carry out rnav holding procedures when defined make available to the flight crew estimates of positional uncertainty either as a quality factor or by reference to sensor differences from the computed position conform to wgs 84 geodetic reference system indicate navigation equipment failure
exemple 297: Display the satellites used by the gps receiver on the cdu
Fly parallel tracks at a selected offset distance. indicate navigation-equipment failure. assemble flight plans by joining routes or route segments.

Question 73-33 : Which statement is true about the navigational database of a fms ?

Crew created navigational data may be saved in additional space in the database.

Ecqb04 november 2017the navigational database is valid for a limited time usually 28 days the navigational database is read only but additional space exists so that crew created navigational data may be saved in the computer memory such additional data will also be deleted at the 28 day navigational update of the database
exemple 301: Crew created navigational data may be saved in additional space in the database
It is valid for an unlimited time. the crew is able to modify the navigational database in the fms between two updates. it is valid for 56 days.

Question 73-34 : For what purpose does an aircraft's rnav computer receive a tas input and a heading input ?

To calculate the actual wind velocity.

Ecqb04 november 2017the computer receives a tas input from the air data computer and a heading input in order to calculate actual wind velocity
exemple 305: To calculate the actual wind velocity
To provide a speed correction to the gps receiver. to calculate the cross track error. to control continuously the position.

Question 73-35 : The low altitude radio altimeters used in precision approaches 1 operate in the 1540 1660 mhz range2 are of the pulsed type3 are of the frequency modulation type4 have an operating range of 0 to 5000 ft5 have a precision of + 2 feet between 0 and 500 ft or + 15% whichever is the greatestthe ?

3 5.

exemple 309: 3 5
3, 4. 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 5.

Question 73-36 : The data supplied by a radio altimeter ?

Indicates the distance between the ground and the aircraft.

exemple 313: Indicates the distance between the ground and the aircraft
Concerns only the decision height. is used only by the radio altimeter indicator. is used by the automatic pilot in the altitude hold mode.

Question 73-37 : The aircraft radio equipment which emits on a frequency of 4400 mhz is the ?

Radio altimeter.

exemple 317: Radio altimeter
High altitude radio altimeter. weather radar. primary radar.

Question 73-38 : The gpws computer receives the following signals 1 vertical speed2 radio altimeter height3 pressure altitude4 glidepath deviation 5 gear and flaps position6 flight path angle the combination that regroups all of the correct statements is ?

1 2 4 5.

exemple 321: 1 2 4 5
1, 3, 4, 5, 6. 1, 2, 5, 6. 2, 3, 4, 6.

Question 73-39 : The operating frequency range of a low altitude radio altimeter is ?

4200 mhz to 4400 mhz.

exemple 325: 4200 mhz to 4400 mhz
5400 mhz or 9400 mhz. 2700 mhz to 2900 mhz. 5 ghz.

Question 73-40 : In a radio altimeter the height measurement is based upon ?

A frequency modulation wave for which the frequency variation between the transmitted wave and the received wave after ground reflection is measured.

exemple 329: A frequency modulation wave for which the frequency variation between the transmitted wave and the received wave after ground reflection is measured
A pulse transmission, for which time between transmission and reception is measured on a circular scanning screen. a wave transmission, for which the frequency shift by doppler effect after ground reflection is measured. a triangular amplitude modulation wave, for which modulation phase shift between transmitted and received waves after ground reflection is measured.



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