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CANADIAN ATPL SARON EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
CANADIAN ATPL SARON EXAM — 300 RANDOMIZED QUESTIONS
Exam Coverage Summary: The SARON (Air Law, Aeroplane Operation and Navigation General)
examination tests knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), air law, flight operations,
navigation general, aircraft systems, performance, meteorology, human factors, and operational
procedures applicable to Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) certification.
1. You are the pilot-in-command of a scheduled air service and your Category 1 medical
certificate has just expired. What privileges may you continue to exercise?
A) Commercial pilot privileges with a co-pilot
B) Private pilot privileges only
C) All flying privileges are immediately suspended
D) Flight instructor privileges for 30 days
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Answer: B
Private pilot privileges may be exercised following the expiry of a Category 1 medical certificate,
as the licence reverts to the privileges associated with the last valid medical category held.
2. What are the five actions a pilot must take when intercepted by a military aircraft?
A) Follow instructions, respond to signals, notify ATS, contact 121.5 MHz, squawk 7700
B) Turn off transponder, descend immediately, contact ATC, maintain course, land at nearest
airport
C) Climb to higher altitude, broadcast Mayday, squawk 7500, follow military instructions
D) Circle the military aircraft, maintain visual contact, notify ATS, squawk 2000
Answer: A
Interception procedures require compliance with instructions, responding to signals, notifying
ATS, attempting contact on 121.5 MHz, and squawking Mode A 7700 if capable.
3. When is high altitude training required for a commercial air carrier crew member?
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A) Every 6 months for any commercial operation
B) Before assignment on a pressurized aircraft and every 3 years when operating above 13,000
feet
C) Only when flying above 25,000 feet in any aircraft
D) Once at initial hiring and never again
Answer: B
High altitude training must be completed before assignment to a pressurized aircraft, when
operating above 13,000 feet, and must be renewed every 36 months after initial training.
4. What is the definition of a "large aircraft" under the Canadian Aviation Regulations?
A) Any aircraft with more than 10 passenger seats
B) An aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566 lbs or more
C) Any aircraft requiring two pilots for operation
D) An aircraft with a wingspan exceeding 50 feet
Answer: B
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A large aircraft is defined as having a maximum certified take-off weight (MCTOW) of 12,566
pounds or greater.
5. In which airspace classes is a transponder required?
A) Class A and B only
B) Class A, B, C, and any D or E airspace specified as transponder airspace
C) All controlled airspace regardless of class
D) Class A, B, C, D, and E above 10,000 feet
Answer: B
Transponder carriage is mandatory in Class A, B, and C airspace, as well as any Class D or E
airspace designated as transponder airspace in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
6. When you are on an IFR flight plan and your estimated time of arrival changes by more than
how many minutes, must you advise ATC?
A) 1 minute
B) 3 minutes
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CANADIAN ATPL SARON EXAM COMPLETE 300
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
CANADIAN ATPL SARON EXAM — 300 RANDOMIZED QUESTIONS
Exam Coverage Summary: The SARON (Air Law, Aeroplane Operation and Navigation General)
examination tests knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), air law, flight operations,
navigation general, aircraft systems, performance, meteorology, human factors, and operational
procedures applicable to Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) certification.
1. You are the pilot-in-command of a scheduled air service and your Category 1 medical
certificate has just expired. What privileges may you continue to exercise?
A) Commercial pilot privileges with a co-pilot
B) Private pilot privileges only
C) All flying privileges are immediately suspended
D) Flight instructor privileges for 30 days
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Answer: B
Private pilot privileges may be exercised following the expiry of a Category 1 medical certificate,
as the licence reverts to the privileges associated with the last valid medical category held.
2. What are the five actions a pilot must take when intercepted by a military aircraft?
A) Follow instructions, respond to signals, notify ATS, contact 121.5 MHz, squawk 7700
B) Turn off transponder, descend immediately, contact ATC, maintain course, land at nearest
airport
C) Climb to higher altitude, broadcast Mayday, squawk 7500, follow military instructions
D) Circle the military aircraft, maintain visual contact, notify ATS, squawk 2000
Answer: A
Interception procedures require compliance with instructions, responding to signals, notifying
ATS, attempting contact on 121.5 MHz, and squawking Mode A 7700 if capable.
3. When is high altitude training required for a commercial air carrier crew member?
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A) Every 6 months for any commercial operation
B) Before assignment on a pressurized aircraft and every 3 years when operating above 13,000
feet
C) Only when flying above 25,000 feet in any aircraft
D) Once at initial hiring and never again
Answer: B
High altitude training must be completed before assignment to a pressurized aircraft, when
operating above 13,000 feet, and must be renewed every 36 months after initial training.
4. What is the definition of a "large aircraft" under the Canadian Aviation Regulations?
A) Any aircraft with more than 10 passenger seats
B) An aircraft with a MCTOW of 12,566 lbs or more
C) Any aircraft requiring two pilots for operation
D) An aircraft with a wingspan exceeding 50 feet
Answer: B
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A large aircraft is defined as having a maximum certified take-off weight (MCTOW) of 12,566
pounds or greater.
5. In which airspace classes is a transponder required?
A) Class A and B only
B) Class A, B, C, and any D or E airspace specified as transponder airspace
C) All controlled airspace regardless of class
D) Class A, B, C, D, and E above 10,000 feet
Answer: B
Transponder carriage is mandatory in Class A, B, and C airspace, as well as any Class D or E
airspace designated as transponder airspace in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
6. When you are on an IFR flight plan and your estimated time of arrival changes by more than
how many minutes, must you advise ATC?
A) 1 minute
B) 3 minutes
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