ATPL SARON EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
An ATPL license holder in a Commuter Operation may exercise what privileges as a
flight crewmember? - ANSWER: They may act as PIC or SIC with a valid Group 1
Instrument rating
What privileges may an ATPL holder exercise should his CAT 1 medical validity lapse?
- ANSWER: Private pilot privileges
The minimum night time required to obtain the ATPL is? - ANSWER: 100 hours, of
which 30 must be in aeroplanes
What is the definition of a large aircraft? - ANSWER: An airplane with an MCTOW of
more than 5700Kg or 12,566lbs
A mandatory Reportable Incident pertains to what aircraft? - ANSWER: - MCTOW
grater than 2250
- All aircraft operating under Part VII of the CARs
Following an aviation incident or accident should the pilot report the details to the
TSB? - ANSWER: Yes, as soon as possible and by the quickest means available
Pilots operating in Controlled high level Airspace if not assigned a code, should set
the transponder to: - ANSWER: 2000
What are the three RVSM altitude above FL290 for a Commercial carrier whose track
is 150º M? - ANSWER: FL310
FL330
FL350
Equipments required to operate in the RVSM airspace: - ANSWER: - Automatic
altitude Control System
- Altitude Alerting System
- Two Independent Altimeters
A non-RVSM aircraft may be approved to fly in an RVSM airspace if: - ANSWER: -
4000 feet of separation from same direction traffic
- 2000 feet separation from opposite direction traffic
What are the altitude bases of the South, Northern and Artic Control Area? -
ANSWER: - South FL180
- Northern FL230
- Artic FL270
Dimension of a Low Level Airway based on two VORs: - ANSWER: 8 NM Wide until
50.8 NM with a diverging angle of 4.5º on either side
,Dimension of a Low Level Airway based upon NDB's: - ANSWER: 4.34 NM Wide on
either side of the center line until 49.66 with a diverging angle of 5º on either side
A Terminal Control Area vertical dimension can extend from: - ANSWER: 700 feet
AGL up to the High Level Airspace
Airspace Class B: - ANSWER: All low level controlled airspace above 12500 feet ASL
up to but not including 18000 feet
Airspace Class D: - ANSWER: - Controlled airspace which both VFR and IFR are
permitted
- ATC separation is provided only for IFR
When the altimeter should be set to the local altimeter setting for an arrival at an
airport in the Standard Pressure Region? - ANSWER: Once the aircraft is commencing
its final descent to land.
Flying from Standard Pressure Region to the Altimeter Setting Region : - ANSWER:
The altimeter should be set prior to entering the Altimeter Setting Region
Whats is the minimum flight planning altitude for flights operating on Airways and
Air Routes during the winter? - ANSWER: 1.000 ft above the minimum IFR altitude
When altimeter setting is greater than 31.00 Hg : - ANSWER: - Airport ceiling
decrease by 100ft for each 0.10 Hg
- Airport visibility increase by 1/4SM for each 0.10 Hg
What are the ETA and Track tolerance requirements for operation within an ADIZ -
ANSWER: 5 minutes and 20 NM
Medium Aircraft for wake turbulence categorisation: - ANSWER: From 7.000 Kg to
136.000 Kg
Radar departure separation of a Light aircraft behind a Medium? - ANSWER: 4 NM
Radar departure separation of a Light aircraft behind a Heavy: - ANSWER: 6 NM
Non-radar departure separation of a Light aircraft behind a Heavy: - ANSWER: - 2
minutes
- 3 minutes if the takeoff is from an intersection
Airspeed to maintain Below 3.000 ft AGL within 10 NM of a controlled aerodrome: -
ANSWER: 200 KIAS
Maximum speed to operate an aircraft below 10.000 ft ASL: - ANSWER: 250 KIAS or
the minimum safe speed
, The maximum IAS for a civil turbojet holding at 14.000 ft: - ANSWER: 230 KIAS
When ATC should be notified about change on flight plan speed? - ANSWER: When
the TAS change by 5% or more
When ATC should be notified about change on flight plan Mach number? - ANSWER:
When the Mach number changes by .01 or more
Where can you find the dimensions of an MF Area associated with an airport? -
ANSWER: On the CFS pages specific to the aerodrome
An aerodrome in controlled airspace that has a designated Mandatory Frequency
(MF) and has a FSS ground station would be classified as being what type of
airspace? - ANSWER: Class E
What frequency should be used at an uncontrolled aerodrome without a published
MF or ATF? - ANSWER: 123.2 MHz
What are the reporting procedures for departures from un uncontrolled aerodrome
with a MF or ATF? - ANSWER: - Report prior to entering the manoeuvring area
- Report departure intentions prior to moving onto the the takeoff surface ( runway)
- Check by radio if on traffic ou collision exist on take-off
- Report departing the circuit
Where is located the RVR A ? - ANSWER: Near the threshold
Define the term Movement Area: - ANSWER: Manoeuvring aerea and Aprons
NCA - Northern Control Area random routes EAST- WEST - ANSWER: - Positions
Reports for flights on track 046º/226º through 134º/314º should be done over fixed
reporting lines every 10º East/West
NCA - Northern Control Area random routes NORTH-SOUTH - ANSWER: - Position
Reports for flights on track 315º/135º through 045º/225º should be done over fixed
reporting lines every 5º North/South
What is the visual signal used by an intercepting aircraft to indicate you have been
intercepted? - ANSWER: The Intercepting aircraft rock its wings in front of the
intercepted aircraft
Except for landing or take-off the minimum altitude for over-flying an airport is: -
ANSWER: 2.000 AAE ( Above Aerodrome Elevation)
Operating Aircraft over a built-up area: - ANSWER: - 1000 ft above the highest
obstacle
- 2000 ft horizontal of some obstacle
An ATPL license holder in a Commuter Operation may exercise what privileges as a
flight crewmember? - ANSWER: They may act as PIC or SIC with a valid Group 1
Instrument rating
What privileges may an ATPL holder exercise should his CAT 1 medical validity lapse?
- ANSWER: Private pilot privileges
The minimum night time required to obtain the ATPL is? - ANSWER: 100 hours, of
which 30 must be in aeroplanes
What is the definition of a large aircraft? - ANSWER: An airplane with an MCTOW of
more than 5700Kg or 12,566lbs
A mandatory Reportable Incident pertains to what aircraft? - ANSWER: - MCTOW
grater than 2250
- All aircraft operating under Part VII of the CARs
Following an aviation incident or accident should the pilot report the details to the
TSB? - ANSWER: Yes, as soon as possible and by the quickest means available
Pilots operating in Controlled high level Airspace if not assigned a code, should set
the transponder to: - ANSWER: 2000
What are the three RVSM altitude above FL290 for a Commercial carrier whose track
is 150º M? - ANSWER: FL310
FL330
FL350
Equipments required to operate in the RVSM airspace: - ANSWER: - Automatic
altitude Control System
- Altitude Alerting System
- Two Independent Altimeters
A non-RVSM aircraft may be approved to fly in an RVSM airspace if: - ANSWER: -
4000 feet of separation from same direction traffic
- 2000 feet separation from opposite direction traffic
What are the altitude bases of the South, Northern and Artic Control Area? -
ANSWER: - South FL180
- Northern FL230
- Artic FL270
Dimension of a Low Level Airway based on two VORs: - ANSWER: 8 NM Wide until
50.8 NM with a diverging angle of 4.5º on either side
,Dimension of a Low Level Airway based upon NDB's: - ANSWER: 4.34 NM Wide on
either side of the center line until 49.66 with a diverging angle of 5º on either side
A Terminal Control Area vertical dimension can extend from: - ANSWER: 700 feet
AGL up to the High Level Airspace
Airspace Class B: - ANSWER: All low level controlled airspace above 12500 feet ASL
up to but not including 18000 feet
Airspace Class D: - ANSWER: - Controlled airspace which both VFR and IFR are
permitted
- ATC separation is provided only for IFR
When the altimeter should be set to the local altimeter setting for an arrival at an
airport in the Standard Pressure Region? - ANSWER: Once the aircraft is commencing
its final descent to land.
Flying from Standard Pressure Region to the Altimeter Setting Region : - ANSWER:
The altimeter should be set prior to entering the Altimeter Setting Region
Whats is the minimum flight planning altitude for flights operating on Airways and
Air Routes during the winter? - ANSWER: 1.000 ft above the minimum IFR altitude
When altimeter setting is greater than 31.00 Hg : - ANSWER: - Airport ceiling
decrease by 100ft for each 0.10 Hg
- Airport visibility increase by 1/4SM for each 0.10 Hg
What are the ETA and Track tolerance requirements for operation within an ADIZ -
ANSWER: 5 minutes and 20 NM
Medium Aircraft for wake turbulence categorisation: - ANSWER: From 7.000 Kg to
136.000 Kg
Radar departure separation of a Light aircraft behind a Medium? - ANSWER: 4 NM
Radar departure separation of a Light aircraft behind a Heavy: - ANSWER: 6 NM
Non-radar departure separation of a Light aircraft behind a Heavy: - ANSWER: - 2
minutes
- 3 minutes if the takeoff is from an intersection
Airspeed to maintain Below 3.000 ft AGL within 10 NM of a controlled aerodrome: -
ANSWER: 200 KIAS
Maximum speed to operate an aircraft below 10.000 ft ASL: - ANSWER: 250 KIAS or
the minimum safe speed
, The maximum IAS for a civil turbojet holding at 14.000 ft: - ANSWER: 230 KIAS
When ATC should be notified about change on flight plan speed? - ANSWER: When
the TAS change by 5% or more
When ATC should be notified about change on flight plan Mach number? - ANSWER:
When the Mach number changes by .01 or more
Where can you find the dimensions of an MF Area associated with an airport? -
ANSWER: On the CFS pages specific to the aerodrome
An aerodrome in controlled airspace that has a designated Mandatory Frequency
(MF) and has a FSS ground station would be classified as being what type of
airspace? - ANSWER: Class E
What frequency should be used at an uncontrolled aerodrome without a published
MF or ATF? - ANSWER: 123.2 MHz
What are the reporting procedures for departures from un uncontrolled aerodrome
with a MF or ATF? - ANSWER: - Report prior to entering the manoeuvring area
- Report departure intentions prior to moving onto the the takeoff surface ( runway)
- Check by radio if on traffic ou collision exist on take-off
- Report departing the circuit
Where is located the RVR A ? - ANSWER: Near the threshold
Define the term Movement Area: - ANSWER: Manoeuvring aerea and Aprons
NCA - Northern Control Area random routes EAST- WEST - ANSWER: - Positions
Reports for flights on track 046º/226º through 134º/314º should be done over fixed
reporting lines every 10º East/West
NCA - Northern Control Area random routes NORTH-SOUTH - ANSWER: - Position
Reports for flights on track 315º/135º through 045º/225º should be done over fixed
reporting lines every 5º North/South
What is the visual signal used by an intercepting aircraft to indicate you have been
intercepted? - ANSWER: The Intercepting aircraft rock its wings in front of the
intercepted aircraft
Except for landing or take-off the minimum altitude for over-flying an airport is: -
ANSWER: 2.000 AAE ( Above Aerodrome Elevation)
Operating Aircraft over a built-up area: - ANSWER: - 1000 ft above the highest
obstacle
- 2000 ft horizontal of some obstacle
