CANADIAN ATPL SARON Exam Questions And Correct Verified
Answers New Updated Version 2026
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What are the 5 things you must do when intercepted by a Military aircraft? -
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answer-1) Follow Instructions
2) Respond to Signals
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3) If possible, notify the appropriate ATS
4) Attempt Contact on 121.5
5) Squawk Mode A 7700 is capable
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When is high altitude training required in a commercial air carrier? (3 Criteria) - answer-1) Before
Assignment on a pressurized aircraft
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2) When operating above 13,000'
3) Every 3 years after completing initial training
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In terms of duty time, howdoes required travelling for the purpose of position affect the pilots duty time? -
answer-If the time for positioning is required after completion of a flight and is in excess of the flight crewN
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member's max duty time then an additional rest period of at least equal to half of the time spent travelling is
required.
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What is the definition of a large aircraft? - answer-An Aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566lbs or more
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What airspace is a transponder required? - answer-Class A, B, C, and any D or E airspace that is specified as
transponder airspace in the Designated Airspace Handbook
When you're on an IFR flight plan and your ETA changes by more than than you have to advise ATC
- answer-3 Minutes
,A Flight crew member in a 704 or 705 operation requires rest period(s) of at least 36 consecutive hours
within each period of consecutive days or one period of at least calendar days within each
consecutive days. - answer-1 rest period in 7 consecutive days
3 calendar days in 17 consecutive days
A turbo -jet aircraft or turbofan aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566 pounds or more operating under Part VII
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operations must have a in order to legally take-off. - answer-A third standby attitude indicator
What is the rule for lowest usable flight levels and altimeter setting? - answer-29.92" or Higher - FL180Lowest
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Usable
29.91" to 28.92" - FL190 Lowest Usable
28.91" to 27.92" - FL200 Lowest Usable
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How long does an air operator have to keep a copy of an operational flight plan, including all and any
amendments? - answer-Not less than 90 days
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What is the maximum distance that can be flown in an informal operational flight plan - answer-25nm or less
When calculating the landing distance required to dispatch an aircraft, you may account for no more than
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of the headwind and no less than of the tailwind.-answer-50%
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150%
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How do you calculate how many flightattendants that are required for a flight? - answer-1 Flight
Attendant per 40 Passengers or for each portion of such a unit.
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1) 1-40 Passengerrs=Flight Attendant
2) 41-80 Passengers = 2 Flight Attendants
3)81+Passengers=1Flight Attendant per 40 group of passengers.
,i.e 155 Passengers would only be 4 because it "broke into" the next group of 40.
OR
1 Flight Attendant per 50 Passengers or for each each portion of such a unit.
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Depends on what the Air Operator selects as ration in respect of the aeroplane model.
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A pilot working in a 705 operation must completed how many hours upon the completion of a PPC? -answer-
75 hours in 90 days
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In order to be eligble to act as PIC of an aircraft in a 705 operation on a particular route or into a particular
aerodome, they must have completed what? (2 Options) - answer-1) Acted as a flight crew member on the flight
deck or as an observer within the last 12 months along that particular route or into that particular aerodrome, or
2) Have received the required training and demonstrated adequate knowledge
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How do you calculate the first aid kit requirements? - answer-1) 0-50=1kKi
2)51-150=2kits
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3)151-250=3kits
4)251+=4kits
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If issued a speed change, then you are required to maintain that speed to: - answer-+/- 10 KIAS
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What is the maximum flight duty time for a pilot on call? - answer-100 hours in 30 days
In order to fly IFR, the pitot-static system must have been calibrated with in the last: - answer-24months
Whos duty is it to report "unforeseen operation circumstances" to the Minister? - answer-The air operator
ASAP
, When Operating an aircraft above FL250 in a pressurized aircraft in an air transport service; the aircraft must carry
sufficient oxygen to supply the crew for a minimum of how many hours? - answer-2
When does the Pilot at the controls have to wear an oxygen mask? - answer-1) At all times while operating at
cabin altitudes above 13,000'
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2) if not equipped with quick donning masks and operated above FL250
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3) Regardless of mask type, when operating above FL410
What is the maximum holding speed of a propeller driven aircraft? - answer-175 KIAS
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A passenger oxygen briefing must be completed prior to passing what altitude in a pressurized aircraft? -answer-FL250
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How long must an air operator hold on to pilot training records? - answer-At least 3 years
What is the rule for operating with an inoperative FDR?
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and for an inoperative CVR? - answer-Both Conditions are based on having no MEL
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1) Maximum 90 days after the failure of the CVR and the FDR must be operative
2) Maximum of 90 days after the failure of the FDR and the CVR must be operative
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In terms of controlled rest on the flight deck, when should all flight crew members be awake? - answer-
30 minutes before descent for landing into an aerodrome
What is an MEL based off of? - answer-The Master MEL and the Procedures Manual for the aircraft
Answers New Updated Version 2026
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What are the 5 things you must do when intercepted by a Military aircraft? -
2
answer-1) Follow Instructions
2) Respond to Signals
20
3) If possible, notify the appropriate ATS
4) Attempt Contact on 121.5
5) Squawk Mode A 7700 is capable
am
When is high altitude training required in a commercial air carrier? (3 Criteria) - answer-1) Before
Assignment on a pressurized aircraft
Ex
2) When operating above 13,000'
3) Every 3 years after completing initial training
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In terms of duty time, howdoes required travelling for the purpose of position affect the pilots duty time? -
answer-If the time for positioning is required after completion of a flight and is in excess of the flight crewN
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member's max duty time then an additional rest period of at least equal to half of the time spent travelling is
required.
pe
What is the definition of a large aircraft? - answer-An Aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566lbs or more
Ex
What airspace is a transponder required? - answer-Class A, B, C, and any D or E airspace that is specified as
transponder airspace in the Designated Airspace Handbook
When you're on an IFR flight plan and your ETA changes by more than than you have to advise ATC
- answer-3 Minutes
,A Flight crew member in a 704 or 705 operation requires rest period(s) of at least 36 consecutive hours
within each period of consecutive days or one period of at least calendar days within each
consecutive days. - answer-1 rest period in 7 consecutive days
3 calendar days in 17 consecutive days
A turbo -jet aircraft or turbofan aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566 pounds or more operating under Part VII
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operations must have a in order to legally take-off. - answer-A third standby attitude indicator
What is the rule for lowest usable flight levels and altimeter setting? - answer-29.92" or Higher - FL180Lowest
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Usable
29.91" to 28.92" - FL190 Lowest Usable
28.91" to 27.92" - FL200 Lowest Usable
am
How long does an air operator have to keep a copy of an operational flight plan, including all and any
amendments? - answer-Not less than 90 days
Ex
What is the maximum distance that can be flown in an informal operational flight plan - answer-25nm or less
When calculating the landing distance required to dispatch an aircraft, you may account for no more than
s
of the headwind and no less than of the tailwind.-answer-50%
rt
150%
pe
How do you calculate how many flightattendants that are required for a flight? - answer-1 Flight
Attendant per 40 Passengers or for each portion of such a unit.
Ex
1) 1-40 Passengerrs=Flight Attendant
2) 41-80 Passengers = 2 Flight Attendants
3)81+Passengers=1Flight Attendant per 40 group of passengers.
,i.e 155 Passengers would only be 4 because it "broke into" the next group of 40.
OR
1 Flight Attendant per 50 Passengers or for each each portion of such a unit.
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Depends on what the Air Operator selects as ration in respect of the aeroplane model.
2
20
A pilot working in a 705 operation must completed how many hours upon the completion of a PPC? -answer-
75 hours in 90 days
am
In order to be eligble to act as PIC of an aircraft in a 705 operation on a particular route or into a particular
aerodome, they must have completed what? (2 Options) - answer-1) Acted as a flight crew member on the flight
deck or as an observer within the last 12 months along that particular route or into that particular aerodrome, or
2) Have received the required training and demonstrated adequate knowledge
Ex
How do you calculate the first aid kit requirements? - answer-1) 0-50=1kKi
2)51-150=2kits
ts
3)151-250=3kits
4)251+=4kits
r
pe
If issued a speed change, then you are required to maintain that speed to: - answer-+/- 10 KIAS
Ex
What is the maximum flight duty time for a pilot on call? - answer-100 hours in 30 days
In order to fly IFR, the pitot-static system must have been calibrated with in the last: - answer-24months
Whos duty is it to report "unforeseen operation circumstances" to the Minister? - answer-The air operator
ASAP
, When Operating an aircraft above FL250 in a pressurized aircraft in an air transport service; the aircraft must carry
sufficient oxygen to supply the crew for a minimum of how many hours? - answer-2
When does the Pilot at the controls have to wear an oxygen mask? - answer-1) At all times while operating at
cabin altitudes above 13,000'
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2) if not equipped with quick donning masks and operated above FL250
20
3) Regardless of mask type, when operating above FL410
What is the maximum holding speed of a propeller driven aircraft? - answer-175 KIAS
am
A passenger oxygen briefing must be completed prior to passing what altitude in a pressurized aircraft? -answer-FL250
Ex
How long must an air operator hold on to pilot training records? - answer-At least 3 years
What is the rule for operating with an inoperative FDR?
s
and for an inoperative CVR? - answer-Both Conditions are based on having no MEL
rt
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1) Maximum 90 days after the failure of the CVR and the FDR must be operative
2) Maximum of 90 days after the failure of the FDR and the CVR must be operative
Ex
In terms of controlled rest on the flight deck, when should all flight crew members be awake? - answer-
30 minutes before descent for landing into an aerodrome
What is an MEL based off of? - answer-The Master MEL and the Procedures Manual for the aircraft
