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REVISION QUESTIONS CHAPTER 13

1.

Which of the following has NOT had a significant on the development of the Aeronautical
Information Service (AIS)?
a.
b.
c.
d.

2.

If the AIS for an FIR is not available on a 24 hour basis, when is it to be available?
a.
b.
c.
d.

3.

Yes, it is a contractual requirement

Not if the responsibility is assumed (on a bilateral basis) by another state
Yes, but only if the state has more than one FIR
Yes, but only if the airspace of the state contains regional ATS routes

Does every contracting state have to produce an Aeronautical Information Publication (AlP)?
a.
b.
c.
d. .

5.

0800 to 1700 UTC Monday to Friday

During the hours of watch of the Air Traffic Unit
2hrs before until 2 hours after a flight is in progress in the FIR
Not less than 12 hours per day

Is each contracting state required to set up an AIS?

a.
b.
c.
d.

4.

Introduction of RNP
Airborne computer based navigation systems
Implementation of RNAV
Classification of airspace

Yes
Yes, but only if it is required to set up an AIS
No, it purely an optional document
Yes, but only if the aisrpace of the state encompasses the regional A TS route structure

With effect from 1 Jan 98, with reference to what system is position to be determined for use in
the AlP?
a.
b.
c.
d.

WGS-84
Lat and Long
Georef
National Grid

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6.

What is contained in the AlP?

a.
b.
c.
d.

7.

Which of the following is NOT a section of the AlP?

a.
b.
c.
d.

8.

AlRAC amendment
AIC issue
AlP supplements
NOTAMs

How are NOTAMs which contain extensive graphics published?

a.
b.
c.
d.

11.

NAV
ENR
GEN
AD

How are temporary changes of a long term nature incorporated in the AlP?
a.
b.
c.
d.

10.

GEN
NAV
ENR
AD

In which section of the AlP are the notified differences from SAPRS detailed for the state issuing
the AlP?
a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

ICAO Sarps and Pans

Only National Procedures (notified to ICAO under article 38 ofthe Chicago Convention)
Navigational information of a lasting nature
Emergency drills and check lists

As an AlP supplement
As a NOTAM on high quality paper
By fax
By letter

What information is contained in a NOTAM?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Information of a temporary nature

Information concerning runway markings
Information concerning temporary obstructions
Information concerning parachuting in notified danger areas

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12.

How would information of an operationally significant permanent nature be published?

a.
b.
c.
d.

13.

c.
d.

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An Advisory Service or Helicopter NOTAM

Notification of Action Suspending Hostilities To Airmen
Declaration of a No Smoking Zone
Information concerning volcanic activity

How are NOTAMs sent?

a.
b.
c.
d.

17.

Annex
Annex
Annex
Annex

What is an ASHTAM?
a.
b.
c.
d.

16.

All airmen
All addressees in receipt of the regular signals traffic of the Aeronautical Fixed
Telecommunications Network (AFTN)
Addressees for whom the information is of operational significance and who would not
have 7 days notice
Operators; Aerodrome Managers; ATCCs and other parties who have signified a desire
to be informed

Which Annex to the Chicago Convention is concerned with the AIS?

a.
b.
c.
d.

15.

By NOTAM
By AlP supplement
By AlRAC Amendment
By issuing an AIC (yellow)

To whom are NOTAMs issued?

a.
b.

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By Fax
By letter
Bye-mail
By teleprinter network or letter

By what method would information concerning amended procedures for the use of A TS routes
be issued?
a.
b.
c.
d.

NOTAM
AlRAC
AIC (Pink)
AIC (White)

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18.

What colour are AlP supplements?

a.
b.
c.
d.

19.

How frequently is information issued under the regulated system (AlRAC)?

a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

14 days
28 days
35 days
42 days

If AlRAC action has been taken to notify an event, what is the minimum period after the event
that details can be changed?
a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

14 days
28 days
42 days
60 days

What is the minimum notice period required for the information contained in AlRAC to reach
the recipient?
a.
b.
c.
d.

22.

Every 7 days
Every 14 days
Every 21 days
Every 28 days

How long in advance of an event is AlRAC information to be published?

a.
b.
c.
d.

21.

Red
White
Yellow
Green

7 days
14 days
28 days
42 days

What information is contained in an AIC?

a.
b.
c.
d.

Information that does not qualify for inclusion in the AlP

A better printed version of a NOTAM
Information that meets the requirement for AlRAC but has missed the publishing
deadline
Major changes to Search and Rescue facilities

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24.

What information is contained in pre-flight information bulletins?

a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

GEN 1.3
ENR4
AD 2.25
AD 1.10

Where would you expect to find details of the documents required to be carried in aeroplanes?
a.
b.
c.
d.

29.

GEN 1.5
AD 2.12
ENR5
ENR 1

In which section of the AlP would you expect to find details of Aircrew entry and exit procedures
to a contracting state?
a.
b.
c.
d.

28.

GEN 1.3
AD 2.9
ENR3
GEN 3

In which section of the AlP would you expect to find details of Runway characteristics of an
aerodrome?
a.
b.
c.
d.

27.

A transcript of the latest ATIS

Plain language versions of NO TAMS
Details of Royal Flights
Opening and closing times of aerodromes

In which section of the AlP would you expect to find details of A TS routes?
a.
b.
c.
d.

26.

REVISION QUESTIONS

The AlP
The Annex 2
PANS OPS
JAR 25

How are permanent changes made to the AlP?

a.
b.
c.
d.

By NOTAM
By replacing whole pages
By issuing a new book
By issuing complete sections when sufficient amendments have been notified

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30.

How often are summaries of NO TAMs in force published?

a.
b.
c.
d.

31.

The ICAO aerodrome locator code for Munich

A code group that indicates that the data is manually derived
A code group that indicates that the braking action was recorded by a mu-Meter
A code group indicating that the SNOWTAM includes taxiways and runways

In field H of a SNOWTAM the braking action is recorded as "9". What does this mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.

35.

Pre-briefing Information Book

Personal In-flight Briefing
Precipitation and Icing Briefing
Pre-flight Information Bulletin

In field A ofa SNOWTAM the code group EDDM is included. What is this?
a.
b.
c.
d.

34.

Red
Green
Pink
Yellow

What is a PIB?
a.
b.
c.
d.

33.

Weekly
Monthly
Bi-monthly (every 2 months)
Annually

What colour is a UK AIC concerned with safety matters?

a.
b.
c.
d.

32.

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Very good
Unreliable
There is no contaminant on the runway
Extremely poor

Which combination of the following correctly defines the density of precipitants on a runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Dry snow; wet snow; compacted snow; slush; standing water

Water, snow; ice; vapour
Snow, slush; ice; water
Rime ice; glaze ice; dry ice; wet ice; snow; slush; drizzle

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36.

REVISION QUESTIONS

On an ASHTAM the alert colour code is stated to be RED.What does this mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Volcanic eruption is in progress with cloud/plume reported above FL250

Volcanic eruption expected within 12 hours
Volcanic eruption is in progress with cloud/plume reported not above FL250
Global alert for volcanic activity

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