ATP Written Knowledge Test Study Guide

A pilot begins an ILS approach under 14 CFR 121 and the visibility drops below that which is the required for the approach. You are outside of the FAF. The pilot: - Answer- Must execute a missed approach The "age of 65 rules" of 14 CFR Part 121 applies to - Answer- Any required pilot crew member If Barometric pressure drops from 30.22 to 29.85 what would your altimeter indicate if you had failed to reset it? - Answer- Higher than actual While being radar vectored, an approach clearance is received. The last assigned altitude that should be maintained until: - Answer- Established on a segment of a published route or IAP All U.S registered aircraft are required to be equipped with approved DME or suitable RNAV system above what altitude when conducting flights within the 50 states? - Answer- FL 240 An operator of an aircraft involved in an accident is required to submit a report to the NTSB in how many days? - Answer- 10 days A C.G moves aft, minimum controllable airspeed - Answer- Increases What angular deviation from a VOR course is represented by a 1/2 scale deflection of the CDI? - Answer- 5 degrees Where does bleed air come from on a turbine engine? - Answer- Compressor section At DH, you only have the approach light systems in sight. Can you descend? - Answer- Yes, you can descend to 100 feet above TDZE What effect does a drop in ambient air temperature have on air density? - Answer- Makes air more dense