U.S. Department of Transportation FAA-G-8082-1 User's Manual
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1. 2 When an aircraft dispatcher declares an emergency for a flight and a deviation results a written report shall be sent to the A ATC facility chief within 48 hours B nearest FAA district office within 48 hours C FAA Administrator within 10 days Answer C Subject Matter Knowledge Code D20 14 CFR part 121 section 121 557 c states Sec 121 557 Emergencies Domestic and flag operations c Whenever a pilot in command or dispatcher exercises emergency authority he shall keep the appropriate ATC facility and dispatcher centers fully informed of the progress of the flight The person declaring the emergency shall send a written report of any deviation through the certificate holder s operations manager to the Administrator A dispatcher shall send his report within 10 days after the date of the emergency and a pilot in command shall send his report within 10 days after returning to his home base SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FLIGHT NAVIGATOR 14 CFR part 63 FNX 1 What document s must be in a person s possession for that person to act as a flight navigator A Current flight navigator certificate and a current second class or higher medical certificate B Current flight navigator certificate and a valid passport C Third class medical certificate and current flight navigator certificate Answer A Subject matter Knowledge Code A30 14 CFR part 63 section 63 3 b states Sec2. 9325 or from U S Government Bookstores located in major cities throughout the United States For an explanation of why the Airline Transport Pilot Aircraft Dispatcher and Flight Navigator Knowledge Test Guide was taken out of the AC system refer to AC 60 29 Renumbering of Airman Training and Testing Publications Comments regarding this guide should be sent to the Federal Aviation Administration Airman Testing Standards Branch AFS 630 Attn ATP Certification Area Manager P O Box 25082 Oklahoma City OK 73125 iii CONTENTS PLELACE EINE ATEA ETSAC ACCOA NEN AN ENAN EENE iii C OMETI S ape a a EE E E EEEE an ndinitisr nt anineastint sieeve veins v Introduction ennnen setts E E A R E A E Gee de A A AN ice duce E E E A EATS 1 Knowledge Test Eligibility Requirements ssssssseesssssssseeeesssssssereeessssssssereesssssssseeeesssssssereesssssssreeeeesss 1 KnowledgerA reas on the T eSts yoron aaa r E E EE E O steantans 2 Descriptions OF ther Vests PEA E E E N N E E E E O E 2 Process for Taking a Knowledge Test ceeeecsesccccccceeeeeesnneeeeceeeeeeeennneeeeeeeeeseeeeaaaeeeceeeeeeeeenaaeeeeeeeseeees 3 Use or Fest Aids and M atertals asses eerren eee eo ssennsaseseeasoesenssaseesenssossanesshescepssoesanssaseseenssbeseaes stseeens sees ee 3 Cheatineor Other Unauthorized Conducts asivniuenininimniniiniminunininimunnuinininiainines 4 Nalidity of Amman Test Reports eniinn esua a E E S 5 IRCtesting PrOCECUIES ccsieci ctcnchenchev
3. Cabin Ozone Concentrations AC 120 43 The Influence of Beards on Oxygen Mask Efficiency AC 120 48 Communication and Coordination Between Flight Crewmembers and Flight Attendants AC 121 195 Operational Landing Distances for Wet Runways Transport Category Airplanes AC 150 5340 1 Standards for Airport Markings 1 5 Appendix 1 COMPUTER TESTING DESIGNEES The following is a list of the computer testing designees authorized to give FAA airman knowledge tests This list should be helpful in case you choose to register for a test or simply want more information Computer Assisted Testing Service CATS 1849 Old Bayshore Highway Burlingame CA 94010 Applicant inquiry and test registration 1 800 947 4228 From outside the U S 650 259 8550 Sylvan Prometric 1000 Lancaster Street Baltimore MD 21202 Applicant inquiry and test registration 1 800 274 1900 1 800 967 1100 or 1 800 359 3278 From outside the U S registrants should contact the appropriate Regional Service Center RSC London England RSC 44 181 607 9090 Paris France RSC 33 1 4289 3122 Dusseldorf Germany RSC 49 2159 9233 50 Tokyo Japan RSC 813 3269 9620 Latin America RSC 612 820 5200 LaserGrade Computer Testing 16209 S E McGillivray Suite L Vancouver WA 98683 Applicant inquiry and test registration 1 800 211 2753 or 1 800 211 2754 From outside the U S 360 896 9111 1 6
4. pursuing an aircraft dispatcher certificate you should carefully review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 65 for detailed information pertaining to this subject KNOWLEDGE AREAS ON THE TESTS The knowledge tests are designed to test your knowledge in many subject areas If you are pursuing an airline transport pilot certificate or added rating you should review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61 for the specific knowledge areas on each test Those taking the airline transport pilot 14 CFR part 121 airplane ATP test will be tested on part 121 as one of the knowledge areas Those taking the airline transport pilot 14 CFR part 135 airplane ATA or powered lift ATL test will be tested on part 135 as one of the knowledge areas All other knowledge areas are not specified as being for part 121 or part 135 and the questions may be used on any of the tests If you are pursuing a flight navigator certificate you should review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 63 for the specific knowledge areas on the test If you are pursuing an aircraft dispatcher certificate you should review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 65 for the specific knowledge areas on the test You will be tested on part 121 as one of the knowledge areas If part 135 commuter operators as defined in DOT part 298 are required to have aircraft dispatchers in the future part 135 questions will be added to the test The aircraft disp
5. 1 Guidelines for use of test aids and materials The applicant may use test aids and materials within the guidelines listed below if actual test questions or answers are not revealed a Applicants may use test aids such as scales straightedges protractors plotters navigation computers log sheets and all models of aviation oriented calculating devices that are directly related to the test In addition applicants may use any test materials provided with the test b Manufacturer s permanently inscribed instructions on the front and back of such aids listed in 1 a e g formulas conversions regulations signals weather data holding pattern diagrams frequencies weight and balance formulas and air traffic control procedures are permissible c The test proctor may provide calculating devices to applicants and deny them use of their personal calculating devices if the applicant s device does not have a screen that indicates all memory has been erased The test proctor must be able to determine the calculating device s erasure capability The use of calculating devices incorporating permanent or continuous type memory circuits without erasure capability are prohibited d The use of magnetic cards magnetic tapes modules computer chips or any other device upon which prewritten programs or information related to the test can be stored and retrieved are prohibited Printouts of data will be surrendered at the completio
6. 63 3 Certificates and ratings required b No person may act as a flight navigator of a civil aircraft of U S registry unless he has in his personal possession a current flight navigator certificate issued to him under this part and a second class or higher medical certificate issued to him under part 67 of this chapter within the preceding 12 months 11 2 Assuring that appropriate aeronautical charts are aboard an aircraft is the responsibility of the A Aircraft dispatcher B Flight navigator C FPilot in command Answer C Subject Matter Knowledge Code D20 14 CFR part 121 section 121 549 a states Sec 121 549 Flying equipment a The pilot in command shall ensure that appropriate aeronautical charts containing adequate information concerning navigation aids and instrument approach procedures are aboard the aircraft for each flight APPENDIX 1 Appendix 1 LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS AND SUBJECT MATTER KNOWLEDGE CODES The subject matter knowledge codes refer to the specific reference for the knowledge standard These codes and references were used in the current bank of test questions There may be additions to the bank of test questions as new reference material becomes available which reflect on safety of flight as did AC 135 17 Pilot Guide Small Air craft Ground Deicing Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR part 1 Definitions and Abbreviations A01 A02 G
7. FAA G 8082 1 AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER AND FLIGHT NAVIGATOR KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE OQ U S Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER AND FLIGHT NAVIGATOR KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE 1999 U S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION Flight Standards Service PREFACE FAA G 8082 1 Airline Transport Pilot Aircraft Dispatcher and Flight Navigator Knowledge Test Guide provides information for obtaining authorization to take the airline transport pilot aircraft dispatcher and flight navigator knowledge tests Appendix 1 provides lists of reference materials and subject matter knowledge codes and a list of computer testing designees CTD s Changes to the subject matter knowledge codes will be published in AC 60 25 Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes for Airman Knowledge Testing The current Flight Standards Service airman training and testing material questions banks and subject matter knowledge codes for all airman certificates and ratings can be obtained from the Regulatory Support Division AFS 600 home page on the Internet The Regulatory Support Division s Internet address is http www mmac jccbi gov afs afs600 FAA G 8082 1 supersedes Advisory Circular AC 61 113 dated 1995 and can be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents U S Government Printing Office GPO Washington DC 20402
8. NTRODUCTION What is required to become a skilled and effective airline transport pilot aircraft dispatcher or flight navigator Although some individuals possess more knowledge and skills than others no one is a natural born pilot Competent airline transport pilots aircraft dispatchers and flight navigators become so through study training and experience This knowledge test guide will answer most of your questions about airline transport pilot aircraft dispatcher and flight navigator knowledge tests by covering the following areas knowledge test eligibility requirements knowledge areas on the tests descriptions of the tests process for taking a knowledge test use of test aids and materials cheating or other unauthorized conduct validity of Airman Test Reports and retesting procedures This guide will help in preparing you to take one or all of the following knowledge tests gt Airline Transport Pilot Airplane part 121 ATP gt Airline Transport Pilot Airplane part 135 ATA gt Airline Transport Pilot Airplane Added Rating part 135 ARA gt Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter part 135 ATH gt Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Added Rating part 135 ARH gt Airline Transport Pilot Powered Lift part 135 ATL gt Aircraft Dispatcher part 65 ADX gt Flight Navigator part 63 FNX This guide is not offered as an easy way to obtain the necessary information for passing the knowle
9. and using an oxygen mask A FL 300 B FL 250 C FL 200 Answer B Subject Matter Knowledge Code D11 14 CFR part 121 section 121 333 c 2 states Sec 121 333 Supplemental oxygen for emergency descent and for first aid turbine 2 When operating at flight altitudes above flight level 250 one pilot at the controls of the airplane shall at all times wear and use an oxygen mask secured sealed and supplying oxygen in accordance with the following i The one pilot need not wear and use an oxygen mask at or below the following flight levels if each flight crewmember on flight deck duty has a quick donning type of oxygen mask that the certificate holder has shown can be placed on the face from its ready position properly secured sealed and supplying oxygen upon demand with one hand and within five seconds 2 The age 60 rule of 14 CFR part 121 applies to A any required pilot crewmember B any pilot or flight engineer C the pilot in command only Answer A Subject Matter Knowledge Code D13 14 CFR part 121 section 121 383 c states Sec 121 383 Airman Limitations on use of services c No certificate holder may use the services of any person as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under this part if that person has reached his 60th birthday No person may serve as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under this part if that person has reached his 60th birthd
10. atcher applicant is not required to have the flying skills of an airline transport pilot but is expected to have the same knowledge DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TESTS All test questions are the objective multiple choice type Each question can be answered by the selection of a single response The answer to some questions depend on the response to a previous question to calculate the correct answer The minimum passing score for each test is 70 percent The maximum time allowed for taking each test is either 2 5 or 3 hours and is based on previous experience and educational statistics This amount of time is considered more than adequate if you have had proper preparation and instruction The following tests each contain 80 questions and you are allowed 3 hours to complete each test gt Airline Transport Pilot Airplane part 121 ATP gt Airline Transport Pilot Airplane part 135 ATA rline Lransport Pilot Helicopter Airline Transport Pilot Helicop part 135 ATH rline Lransport Pilot Powered Liit Airline Transport Pilot P d Lif part 135 ATL gt Flight Navigator part 63 FNX gt Aircraft Dispatcher part 121 ADX The following tests each contain 50 questions and you are allowed 2 5 hours to complete each test gt Airline Transport Pilot Airplane Added Rating part 135 ARA gt Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter Added Rating part 135 ARH Communication between individuals through the use o
11. ather 120 The Earth s Atmosphere 121 Temperature 122 Atmospheric Pressure and Altimetry 123 Wind 124 Moisture Cloud Formation and Precipitation 125 Stable and Unstable Air 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 Clouds Air Masses and Fronts Turbulence Icing Thunderstorms Common IFR Producers High Altitude Weather Arctic Weather Tropical Weather AC 00 45 Aviation Weather Services 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 150 151 Surface Aviation Weather Reports Pilot and Radar Reports and Satellite Pictures Aviation Weather Forecasts Surface Analysis Chart Weather Depiction Chart Radar Summary Chart Significant Weather Prognostics Winds and Temperatures Aloft Severe Weather Outlook Chart Constant Pressure Charts AIM Aeronautical Information Manual J01 J03 JO5 JO6 JOS J09 J10 J11 J12 J13 J14 J15 J16 J17 J18 J19 J20 J21 J25 Air Navigation Radio Aids Airport Lighting Aids Airport Marking Aids and Signs Airspace General Controlled Airspace Special Use Airspace Other Airspace Areas Service Available to Pilots Radio Communications Phraseology and Techniques Airport Operations ATC Clearance Separations Preflight Departure Procedures En Route Procedures Arrival Procedures Pilot Controller Roles and Responsibilities National Security and Interception Procedures Emergency Procedures General Meteorology 1 3 Appendix 1 J26 Altimeter Setting Procedur
12. atter Knowledge Code H78 AC 61 13 Basic Helicopter Handbook page 12 Dissymmetry of lift is created by horizontal flight or by wind during hovering flight and is the difference in lift that exits between the advancing blade half of the disc area and the retreating blade half SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER 14 CFR part 65 ADX 1 To remain current as an aircraft dispatcher a dispatcher must in addition to other requirements A make a trip over one of the air carrier s routes within the preceding 6 calendar months B spend 5 hours observing flight deck operations within the preceding 12 calendar months C make a trip in one of the types of airplanes to be dispatched every 3 months Answer B Subject Matter Knowledge Code D16 14 CFR part 121 section 121 463 c states Sec 121 463 Aircraft dispatcher qualifications c No certificate holder conducting domestic or flag operations may use any person nor may any person serve as an aircraft dispatcher unless within the preceding 12 calendar months the aircraft dispatcher has satisfactorily completed operating familiarization consisting of at least 5 hours observing operations under this part in one of the types of airplanes in each group to be dispatched This observation shall be made from the flight deck or for airplanes without an observer seat on the flight deck from a forward passenger seat with headset or speaker 10
13. ay SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AIRPLANE 14 CFR part 135 ATA AND AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT ADDED RATING AIRPLANE 14 CFR part 135 ARA 1 At altitudes above 10 000 feet through 12 000 feet MSL each pilot of an unpressurized airplane must use supplemental oxygen for that part of the flight that is of a duration of more than A 20 minutes B 45 minutes C 30 minutes Answer C Subject Matter Knowledge Code E02 14 CFR part 135 section 135 89 a 1 states Sec 135 89 Pilot requirements Use of oxygen 1 At altitudes above 10 000 feet through 12 000 feet MSL for that part of the flight at those altitudes that is of more than 30 minutes duration 2 Which is an operational requirement concerning ice snow or frost on structural surfaces A A takeoff may not be made if ice or snow is adhering to the wings stabilizing or control surfaces B A takeoff may be made with ice snow or frost adhering to the wings stabilizing or control surfaces if wing anti icing and icing equipment is operating C If snow ice or frost is adhering to the airplane s lift or control surfaces but polished smooth a takeoff may be made Answer A Subject Matter Knowledge Code E04 14 CFR part 135 section 135 227 a 1 2 states Sec 135 227 Icing conditions Operating limitations a No pilot may take off an aircraft that has frost ice or snow adhering to any ro
14. ctin ches vaca ee eee Cocuctrcs chen chtn Chea duce Eeee Chea neu denn thin Chev dues EEN EE EEE raet 5 Sample Test Questions and Answers Airline Transport Pilot Airplane 14 CFR part 121 ATP eee eeeseccsesseeeceesseeeeeesaeeeceesaeeeeesseeeseesaes 6 Airline Transport Pilot Airplane 14 CFR part 135 ATA or Airline Transport Pilot Added Rating Airplane 14 CFR part 135 ARA eeccceessccesscecescecesceeeeacecesaeecssaeeseaeeceeateceeaeersaeeneas 7 Airline Transport Pilot Helicopter 14 CFR part 135 ATH or Airline Transport Pilot Added Rating Helicopter 14 CFR part 135 ARH 0 eee eeceeeesseeceessececeesnaeeeeessaeeeceesaeeesessaeeeseesaes 8 Airline Transport Pilot Powered Lift 14 CFR part 135 ATL ooo eeeeceeeesseeeeeeseeecesaeeecessaaeeeeeeeeees 9 Aircraft Dispatcher 14 CFR part 65 ADX ec eeesscceeesscceeseceeeesseeecessnaceceessaeeecesaaeeesessaeeesesseeeseesaes 10 Flight Navigator 14 CFR part 63 FNX cccesssscccccceeeeseennneeeeeeeeennaaeeeceeeeeeeenaeeeeceeeeeeeenaaaeeeeeseeeeeeeaaees 11 APPENDIX 1 List of Reference Materials and Subject Matter Knowledge Codes 20 0 0 ceeeeececeesseceeeessaeeeeesseeeeeesaes 1 1 Supplemental Study Reference Materials 2 0 0 0 eeeseesececsssseceecesseeecesseeecessnaeecessaeeesesseeecessnaeeseesaeees 1 5 Computer Testings Destsnees ir Taa e E E E TE E ae 1 6 AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AIRCRAFT DISPATCHER AND FLIGHT NAVIGATOR KNOWLEDGE TEST GUIDE I
15. dge tests Rather the intent of this guide is to define and narrow the field of study to the required knowledge areas included in the tests KNOWLEDGE TEST REQUIREMENTS ELIGIBILITY The general qualifications for an airline transport pilot aircraft dispatcher or flight navigator certificate require that you have a combination of experience knowledge and skill Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations 14 CFR part 61 requires that pilots must be able to read write speak and understand the English language If you cannot meet these requirements of English fluency an airman certificate cannot be issued For medical reasons an appropriate limitation may be placed on the certificate 14 CFR part 63 does not require that a limitation be placed on the certificate if a flight navigator cannot read write speak or understand the English language 14 CFR part 65 requires that an aircraft dispatcher must be able to read speak and understand the English language If unable to do so an appropriate limitation may be placed on the certificate If you are pursuing an airline transport pilot certificate or added rating you should carefully review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 61 for detailed information pertaining to this subject If you are pursuing a flight navigator certificate you should carefully review the appropriate sections of 14 CFR part 63 for detailed information pertaining to this subject If you are
16. eneral Definitions Abbreviations and Symbols 14 CFR part 61 Certification Instructors and Ground Instructors Pilots Flight A20 General A21 Aircraft Ratings and Pilot Authorizations A25 Airline Transport Pilots 14 CFR part 63 Certification Flight Crewmembers Other Than Pilots A32 Flight Navigators 14 CFR part 65 Certification Airmen Other Than Flight Crewmembers A41 Aircraft Dispatchers 14 CFR part 91 General Operating and Flight Rules B07 General BO8 Flight Rules General B09 Visual Flight Rules B10 Instrument Flight Rules B11 Equipment Instrument and Certificate Requirements B14 Large and Turbine powered Multiengine Airplanes B15 Additional Equipment and Operating Requirements for Large and Transport Category Aircraft B17 Foreign Aircraft Operations and Operations of U S Registered Civil Aircraft Outside of the U S 1 1 14 CFR part 108 Airplane Operator Security C10 General 14 CFR part 119 Certification Air Carriers and Commercial Operators C22 Certification Operations Specifications and Certain Other Requirements for Operations Conducted Under Parts 121 or 135 14 CFR part 121 Certification and Operations Domestic Flag and Supplemental Air Carriers and Commercial Operators of Large Aircraft D05 Approval of Routes Domestic and Flag Air Carriers D09 Airplane Performance Operating Limitations D10 Special Airworthiness Requirements D11 Instrument and Equipment R
17. equirements D13 Airman and Crewmember Requirements D14 Training Program D15 Crewmember Qualifications D16 Aircraft Dispatcher Qualifications and Duty Time Limitations Domestic and Flag Air Carriers D17 Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements Domestic Air Carriers D18 Flight Time Limitations Flag Air Carriers D19 Flight Time Limitations Supplemental Air Carriers and Commercial Operators D20 Flight Operations D21 Dispatching and Flight Release Rules D22 Records and Reports 14 CFR part 135 Air Taxi Operators and Commercial Operators E01 General Appendix 1 E02 Flight Operations E03 Aircraft and Equipment E04 VFR IFR Operating Limitations and Weather Requirements E05 Flight Crewmember Requirements E06 Flight Crewmember Flight Time Limitations and Rest Requirements E07 Crewmember Testing Requirements E09 Airplane Performance Operating Limitations E10 Maintenance Preventive Maintenance and Alterations Ell Appendix A Additional Airworthiness Standards for 10 or More Passenger Airplanes US HMR172 Hazardous Materials Table F02 General US HMR 175 Materials Transportation Bureau Hazardous Materials Regulations HMR G01 General Information and Regulations G02 Loading Unloading and Handling G03 Specific Regulation Applicable According to Classification of Material NTSB 830 Rules Pertaining to the Notification and Reporting of Aircraft Accidents or Incidents and Overdue Aircraft and Pres
18. ervation of Aircraft Wreckage Mail Cargo and Records G10 General G11 Initial Notification of Aircraft Accidents Incidents and Overdue Aircraft G13 Reporting of Aircraft Accidents Incidents and Overdue Aircraft AC 61 23 Pilot s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge H300 Forces Acting on the Airplane in Flight H303 Loads and Load Factors H314 Magnetic Compass H317 Airplane Performance H339 Aeronautical Charts H345 Flight Planning 1 2 AC 91 23 Pilot s Weight and Balance Handbook H13 Index and Graphic Limits H14 Change of Weight H15 Control of Loading General Aviation H16 Control of Loading Large Aircraft AC 61 21 Flight Training Handbook H55 Basic Flight Maneuvers H60 Proficiency Flight Maneuvers H65 Transition to Other Airplanes H66 Principles of Flight and Performance Characteristics AC 61 13 Basic Helicopter Handbook H71 Aerodynamics of Flight H72 Loads and Load Factors H73 Function of the Controls H74 Other Helicopter Components and Their Functions H76 Weight and Balance H77 Helicopter Performance H78 Some Hazards of Helicopter Flight H80 Helicopter Flight Maneuvers H81 Confined Area Pinnacle and Ridgeline Operations AC 61 27 Instrument Flying Handbook 104 Basic Flight Instruments 107 Electronic Aids to Instrument Flying 108 Using the Navigation Instruments I13 Flight Planning 114 Appendix Instrument Instructor Lesson Guide Airplanes AC 00 6 Aviation We
19. es J27 Wake Turbulence J30 Safety Accident and Hazard Reports J31 Fitness for Flight J33 Pilot Controller Glossary Other Documents J34 Airport Facility Directory J35 En Route Low Altitude Chart J36 En Route High Altitude Chart J40 Standard Instrument Departure SID Chart J41 Standard Terminal Arrival STAR Chart J42 Instrument Approach Procedures AC 67 2 Medical Handbook for Pilots J52 J53 J56 J58 J62 Hypoxia Hyperventilation Alcohol Carbon Monoxide Disorientation Vertigo Additional Advisory Circulars KO1 K02 K04 K40 L50 L57 L80 MO8 M35 M51 AC 00 24 Thunderstorms AC 00 30 Rules of Thumb for Avoiding or Minimizing Encounters with Clear Air Turbulence AC 00 54 Pilot Wind Shear Guide AC 25 4 Inertial Navigation System INS AC 91 6 Water Slush and Snow on the Runway AC 91 43 Unreliable Airspeed Indications AC 103 4 Hazard Associated with Sublimation of Solid Carbon Dioxide Dry Ice Aboard Aircraft AC 120 58 Pilot Guide Large Aircraft Ground Deicing AC 135 17 Pilot Guide Small Aircraft Ground Deicing AC 20 117 Hazards Following Ground Deicing and Ground Operations in Conditions Conducive to Aircraft Icing Appendix 1 The Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine and Its Operation United Technologies Corporation Pratt Whitney 1988 TO1 Gas Turbine Engine Fundamentals T03 Gas Turbine Engine Components TOS Operational Characteristics of Jet Engines Aircraft Po
20. f words is a complicated process In addition to being an exercise in the application and use of aeronautical knowledge a test is also an exercise in communication since it involves the use of the written language Since the tests involve written rather than spoken words communication between the test writer and the person being tested may become a difficult matter if care is not exercised by both parties Consequently considerable effort is expended to write each question in a clear precise manner You should carefully read the information and instructions given with the tests as well as the statements in each test item When taking a test keep the following points in mind e Answer each question in accordance with the latest regulations and guidance publications e Read each question carefully before looking at the possible answers You should clearly understand the problem before attempting to solve it e After formulating an answer determine which choice corresponds with that answer The answer chosen should completely resolve the problem e From the answers given it may appear that there is more than one possible answer however there is only one answer that is correct and complete The other answers are either incomplete or are derived from popular misconceptions e Ifacertain question is difficult for you it is best to mark it for review and proceed to the next question After you answer the less difficult questions retur
21. knowledge codes that refer to the knowledge areas Study these knowledge areas to improve your understanding of the subject matter Your instructor is required to provide instruction on each of these knowledge areas listed on your Airman Test Report and to complete an endorsement of this instruction The Airman Test Report must be presented to the examiner prior to taking the practical test During the oral portion of the practical test the examiner is required to evaluate the noted areas of deficiency Should you require a duplicate Airman Test Report due to loss or destruction of the original send a signed request accompanied by a check or money order for 1 payable to the FAA Your request should be sent to the Federal Aviation Administration Airmen Certification Branch AFS 760 P O Box 25082 Oklahoma City OK 73125 USE OF TEST AIDS AND MATERIALS Airman knowledge tests require applicants to analyze the relationship between variables needed to solve aviation problems in addition to testing for accuracy of a mathematical calculation The intent is that all applicants are tested on concepts rather than rote calculation ability It is permissible to use certain calculating devices when taking airman knowledge tests provided they are used within the following guidelines The term calculating devices is interchangeable with such items as calculators computers or any similar devices designed for aviation related activities
22. n of the test if the calculating device used incorporates this design feature e The use of any booklet or manual containing instructions related to the use of the applicant s calculating device is not permitted f Dictionaries are not allowed in the testing area g The test proctor makes the final determination relating to test materials and personal possessions that the applicant may take into the testing area 2 Guidelines for dyslexic applicant s use of test aids and materials A dyslexic applicant may request approval from the local Flight Standards District Office FSDO to take an airman knowledge test using one of the three options listed in preferential order a Option One Use current testing facilities and procedures whenever possible b Option Two Applicants may use Franklin Speaking Wordmaster to facilitate the testing process The Wordmaster is a self contained electronic thesaurus that audibly pronounces typed in words and presents them on a display screen It has a built in headphone jack for private listening The headphone feature will be used during testing to avoid disturbing others c Option Three Applicants who do not choose to use the first or second option may request a test proctor to assist in reading specific words or terms from the test questions and supplement material In the interest of preventing compromise of the testing process the test proctor should be someone who is non aviati
23. n to those which you marked for review and answer them The review marking procedure will be explained to you prior to starting the test Although the computer should alert you to unanswered questions make sure every question has an answer recorded This procedure will enable you to use the available time to the maximum advantage e When solving a calculation problem select the answer closest to your solution The problem has been checked with various types of calculators therefore if you have solved it correctly your answer will be closer to the correct answer than any of the other choices PROCESS FOR TAKING A KNOWLEDGE TEST The Federal Aviation Administration FAA has available hundreds of computer testing centers worldwide These testing centers offer the full range of airman knowledge tests except for the flight navigator The flight navigator knowledge test is given by the Flight Standards District Offices FSDO Refer to appendix 1 of this guide for a list of computer testing designees CTD s The first step in taking a knowledge test is the registration process You may either call the central 1 800 numbers refer to appendix 1 for 1 800 numbers or simply use the walk in basis If you choose to use the 1 800 number to register you will need to select a testing center schedule a test date and make financial arrangements for test payment You may register for tests several weeks in advance and you may cancel your app
24. ointment according to the CTD s cancellation policy If you do not follow the CTD s cancellation policies you could be subject to a cancellation fee The next step in taking a knowledge test is providing proper identification Although no prior authorization is necessary except in the case of failure to take any airline transport pilot aircraft dispatcher or flight navigator knowledge test proper identification is required Testing center personnel will not begin the test until your identification is verified Proper identification contains your photograph signature date of birth must show that you will meet the age requirement for the certificate sought before the expiration date of the Airman Test Report and actual residential address if different from your mailing address Before you take the actual test you will have the option to take a sample test The actual test is time limited however you should have sufficient time to complete and review your test Upon completion of the knowledge test you will receive your Airman Test Report with the testing center s embossed seal which reflects your score The Airman Test Report lists the subject matter knowledge codes for questions answered incorrectly The total number of subject matter knowledge codes shown on the Airman Test Report is not necessarily an indication of the total number of questions answered incorrectly Appendix 1 contains a list of subject matter
25. ommand aircraft qualification training program that is appropriate to the certificate and rating sought and b qualification training requirements appropriate to the certificate and ratings sought or 2 are employed as a flight crewmember in scheduled U S military air transport operations at the time of the practical test and have accomplished the pilot in command aircraft qualification training program that is appropriate to the certificate and rating sought RETESTING PROCEDURES If you receive a grade lower than 70 percent and wish to retest you must present the following to testing center personnel e failed Airman Test Report and e awritten endorsement from an authorized instructor certifying that additional instruction has been given and the instructor finds you competent to pass the test If you decide to retake the test in anticipation of a better score you may retake the test after 30 days from the date your last test was taken The FAA will not allow you to retake a passed test before the 30 day period has lapsed Prior to retesting you must give your current Airman Test Report to the test proctor The last test taken will reflect the official score SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT AIRPLANE 14 CFR part 121 ATP 1 If a turbine engine powered pressurized airplane is not equipped with quick donning oxygen masks what is the maximum flight altitude authorized without one pilot wearing
26. on oriented The test proctor will provide reading assistance only with no explanation of words or terms The Airman Testing Standards Branch AFS 630 will assist in the selection of a test site and test proctor CHEATING OR OTHER UNAUTHORIZED CONDUCT Computer testing centers must follow strict security procedures to avoid test compromise These procedures are established by the FAA and are covered in FAA Order 8080 6 Conduct of Airman Knowledge Tests The FAA has directed testing centers to terminate a test at any time a test proctor suspects a cheating incident has occurred An FAA investigation will then be conducted If the investigation determines that cheating or unauthorized conduct has occurred then any airman certificate or rating that you hold may be revoked and you will be prohibited for 1 year from applying for or taking any test for a certificate or rating under 14 CFR part 61 VALIDITY OF AIRMAN TEST REPORTS For an Airman Test Report to be valid it must be dated within the 24 calendar month period preceding the month you complete the practical test If the Airman Test Report expires before completion of the practical test you must retake the knowledge test The 24 month limitation does not apply if you 1 are employed as a flight crewmember by a certificate holder under 14 CFR parts 121 125 or 135 at the time of the practical test and have satisfactorily accomplished that operator s approved a pilot in c
27. tor blade propeller windshield wing stabilizing or control surface to a powerplant installation or to an airspeed altimeter rate of climb or flight attitude instrument system except under the following conditions 1 Takeoffs may be made with frost adhering to the wings or stabilizing or control surfaces if the frost has been polished to make it smooth 2 Takeoffs may be made with frost under the wing in the area of the fuel tanks if authorized by the Administrator SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT HELICOPTER 14 CFR part 135 ATH AND AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT ADDED RATING HELICOPTER 14 CFR part 135 ARH 1 What is the result of loading a helicopter so that the CG is aft of the rearward limit A Insufficient aft cyclic control to decelerate properly during an approach B Inability of the pilot to recognize this dangerous condition when hovering in a strong headwind C Insufficient forward cyclic control to fly in the upper allowable airspeed range Answer C Subject Matter Knowledge Code H76 AC 61 13 Basic Helicopter Handbook page 44 The pilot may find it impossible to fly in the upper allowable airspeed range due to insufficient forward cyclic displacement to maintain a nose low attitude 2 What is the minimum rest period that must be provided for a pilot assigned to Helicopter Hospital Emergency Medical Evacuation Service HEMES who has been on duty for a 50 ho
28. ur period A 16 consecutive hours B 12 consecutive hours C 10 consecutive hours Answer A Subject Matter Knowledge Code E06 14 CFR part 135 section 135 271 h 2 states Sec 135 271 Helicopter hospital emergency medical evacuation service HEMES 2 At least 16 consecutive hours for an assignment of more than 48 hours SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT POWERED LIFT 14 CFR part 135 ATL 1 Which person other than the second in command may the pilot in command permit to manipulate the flight controls A A member of the National Transportation Safety Board who holds a pilot certificate appropriate for the aircraft B An authorized FAA safety representative who is qualified in the aircraft and is checking flight operations C A pilot employed by an engineering firm who is authorized by the certificate holder to conduct flight tests Answer B Subject Matter Knowledge Code E02 14 CFR part 135 section 135 115 b states Sec 135 115 Manipulation of controls b An authorized safety representative of the Administrator who has the permission of the pilot in command is qualified in the aircraft and is checking flight operations 2 The lift differential that exists between the advancing main rotor blade and the retreating main rotor blade is known as A Coriolis effect B dissymmetry of lift C translating tendency Answer B Subject M
29. utical Information Manual Airport Facility Directory knowledge test guides practical test standards and other material directly related to a certificate or rating AC 00 2 is accessible through the Internet at http www faa gov abc ac chklst actoc htm or you may obtain a free copy from U S Department of Transportation Subsequent Distribution Office SVC 121 23 Ardmore East Business Center 3341 Q 75 Ave Landover MD 20785 EEE EEE EEE FY Appendix 1 SUPPLEMENTAL STUDY REFERENCE MATERIALS Aircraft Basic Science McGraw Hill Aircraft Powerplants McGraw Hill Aerodynamics For Naval Aviators NAVWEPS 00 80T 80 14 CFR part 125 Certification and Operations Airplanes Having a Seating Capacity of 20 or More Passengers or a Maximum Payload Capacity of 6 000 Pounds or More AC 00 30 Rules of Thumb for Avoiding or Minimizing Encounters with Clear Air Turbulence AC 00 46 Aviation Safety Reporting Program AC 60 22 Aeronautical Decision Making AC 61 107 Operations of Aircraft at Altitudes Above 25 000 Feet MSL and or Mach Numbers Mmo Greater Than 75 AC 90 23 Aircraft Wake Turbulence AC 90 48 Pilots Role in Collision Avoidance AC 90 87 Helicopter Dynamic Rollover AC 91 13 Cold Weather Operation of Aircraft AC 91 32 Safety In and Around Helicopters AC 91 50 Importance of Transponder Operation and Altitude Reporting AC 120 27 Aircraft Weight and Balance Control AC 120 38 Transport Category Airplanes
30. werplants Glencoe McGraw Hill Seventh Edition TO7 Aircraft Powerplant Classification and Progress T11 Induction Systems Superchargers Turbochargers and Cooling and Exhaust Systems T24 Gas Turbine Operation Inspection Troubleshooting Maintenance and Overhaul Aircraft Basic Science Glencoe McGraw Hill Seventh Edition T34 Airfoils and Their Applications Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Glencoe McGraw Hill Sixth Edition T45 Aircraft Structures TCAS Transport Category Aircraft Systems Jeppesen Sanderson Inc T55 T58 Anti Icing Systems and Rain Protection Fuel Systems FAA Accident Prevention Program Bulletins V12 V14 FAA P 8740 48 On Landings Part I FAA P 8740 50 On Landings Part III FTP Flight Theory for Pilots Jeppesen Sanderson Inc W03 Aerodynamic Forces on Airfoils W04 Lift and Stall wo5 Drag W06 Jet Aircraft Basic Performance W07 Jet Aircraft Applied Performance W12 Takeoff Performance W13 Landing Performance W14 Maneuvering Performance W16 Directional and Lateral Stability and Control W17 High Speed Flight Fly the Wing Iowa State University Press Ames Second Edition X07 Takeoffs X09 Climb Cruise and Descent X15 Landings Approach Technique and Performance NOTE AC 00 2 Advisory Circular Checklist transmits the status of all FAA advisory circulars AC s as well as FAA internal publications and miscellaneous flight information such as Aerona
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