AVIT 309 - BLOCK 3 EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What is the primary purpose of pressurization? - Answer -To protect occupants from
hypoxia and DCS
What are the two types of pressurization systems? - Answer -Sealed cabins and
pressurized cabins
What are two pressurized cabin schedules? - Answer -Isobaric control and Isobaric
differential
True or False? - A pilot never has to wear an oxygen mask if the cabin is pressurized? -
Answer -False
What physiological issues are minimized when using pressurization? - Answer -
Hypoxia, Trapped Gas, Evolved Gas, Fatigue, Thermal Stress, Noise and vibration
What makes an aircraft susceptible to decompression? - Answer -Improper inspections
and maintenance, age and cycles of aircraft, higher differentials
What are three types of decompression? - Answer -Slow, Rapid, and Explosive
Which type of decompression has caused the most fatalities in recent history? - Answer
-Slow
What is arguably the most reliable "alarm" for slow decompressions? - Answer -The
popping and clicking of the ears on ascent
What is normally the most prolific sign of rapid decompression? - Answer -Explosive
noise
What is a pilot's most immediate need following a decompression? - Answer -100%
Oxygen
According to FAA regulations, a quick-don oxygen mask should be bale to be donned,
sealed, and properly configured with one hand in how many seconds? - Answer -Five
What is one of the main problems in self-identifying fatigue in oneself? - Answer -No
biomarkers
What are the three types of fatigue? - Answer -Transient, Cumulative, Circadian
What is the problem with instrument scanning when affected by channelized attention? -
Answer -Scan discipline breaks down
What is the primary purpose of pressurization? - Answer -To protect occupants from
hypoxia and DCS
What are the two types of pressurization systems? - Answer -Sealed cabins and
pressurized cabins
What are two pressurized cabin schedules? - Answer -Isobaric control and Isobaric
differential
True or False? - A pilot never has to wear an oxygen mask if the cabin is pressurized? -
Answer -False
What physiological issues are minimized when using pressurization? - Answer -
Hypoxia, Trapped Gas, Evolved Gas, Fatigue, Thermal Stress, Noise and vibration
What makes an aircraft susceptible to decompression? - Answer -Improper inspections
and maintenance, age and cycles of aircraft, higher differentials
What are three types of decompression? - Answer -Slow, Rapid, and Explosive
Which type of decompression has caused the most fatalities in recent history? - Answer
-Slow
What is arguably the most reliable "alarm" for slow decompressions? - Answer -The
popping and clicking of the ears on ascent
What is normally the most prolific sign of rapid decompression? - Answer -Explosive
noise
What is a pilot's most immediate need following a decompression? - Answer -100%
Oxygen
According to FAA regulations, a quick-don oxygen mask should be bale to be donned,
sealed, and properly configured with one hand in how many seconds? - Answer -Five
What is one of the main problems in self-identifying fatigue in oneself? - Answer -No
biomarkers
What are the three types of fatigue? - Answer -Transient, Cumulative, Circadian
What is the problem with instrument scanning when affected by channelized attention? -
Answer -Scan discipline breaks down
