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REVISION QUESTIONS

REVISION QUESTIONS CHAPTERS 14 AND 15

1.

What does a number 4 in the aeroplane referenced field length element of the aerodrome
reference code mean?
a.
h.
c.
d.

2.

3.

In the code element 2 part of the aerodrome reference code the largest aeroplane would be
indicated by which letter?
a.

b.
c.
d.

D
F

The stopway
The runway strip
The runway prior to the displaced threshold
The runway end safety area

What is ASDA?
a.
h.
c.
d.

5.

Which of the following does TORA include?


a.
b.
c.
d.

4.

Landing distance required => 1800m


Take off run required (TORR) =>1800m
Take off distance required => 1800m
Runway length not less than 1800m

Aircraft stop distance available


Asphalt stand and dispersal area
Accelerate stop distance available
A local supermarket

Can the landing distance available ever be less than the runway length?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Never
Yes - if there is a displaced threshold
Yes - if there is a stop way that has the full load classification category of the main
runway
It depends upon the runway code number
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6.

Which of the following conditions is to be reported to the AIS?


a.
b.
c.
d.

7.

REVISION QUESTIONS

It's snowing!
Runway subsidence
The ident beacon is being repaired
The electricians are testing the lighting

It has been raining, but there are no patches of standing water on the runway. How would ATC

describe the condition of the runway?


a.
b.
c.
d.
8.

Frozen water on a runway can variously be described as:


a.
b.
c.
d.

9.

No - an aerodrome cannot be closed because of weather


Yes
Yes - but it must be re-opened immediately it stops snowing
Yes - but only if the snow freezes as it settles

What is added to the end of a MET AR if an aerodrome is closed because of snow?


a.
b.
c.
d.

11.

Snow, sleet or slush


Snow, sleet or rain
Rime ice, clear ice or snow ice
Ice, slush or snow

Can ATC close an aerodrome if it is snowing?


a.
b.
c.
d.

10.

Damp
Wet
Dry
Flooded

SNOWTAM
NOTAMS
SNOCLO
SNOWCLEAR

How long is a SNOWTAM valid for?


a.
b.
c.
d.

6 hours
12 hours
18 hours
24 hours

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12.

What does a runway strip include?


a.
b.
c.
d.

13.

For all instrument runways


For all instrument runways and code 3-4 non-instrument runways
For all precision runways and code 3-4 non-instrument runways
For all non-instrument runways

For what runways is a runway end safety are (RESA) a mandatory requirement?
a.
b.
c.
d.

17.

Code 1 instrument
Code 3 non-precision
Code 3 precision
Code 4 non-instrument

When is a runway strip required to be graded?


a.
b.
c.
d.

16.

Visual; Instrument; Precision and Non-precision


Instrument and Non-Instrument
Precision and Visual
Paved and grass

A runway strip is required to be 150m wide if the runway type is what?


a.
b.
c.
d.

15.

The runway and cleared zone


The runway and stopway
The runway and clearway
The runway and runway end safety area

What are the names of the types of runways used in commercial aviation?
a.
b.
c.
d.

14.

REVISION QUESTIONS

None
All runways
Code 3-4 precision runways
All instrument runways

What is the width of a stopway?


a.
b.
c.
d.

150 m
Not less than 30 m
The same as the runways
1.5 times the width of the runway

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18.

How far from the threshold ofa runway should the Radio Altimeter Operating Area extend?
a.
c.

15 km
3000 m
300 m

d.

60m

b.

19.

What must the radius of curvature of a taxi -way tum cater for?
a.
b.
c.
d.

20.

Red
Green
Yellow
White

What colour are apron safety markings?


a.
b.
c.
d.

23.

One
One at each end of the longest runway
One at the threshold of each runway
Two (the master indicated by a white circle around the base)

What colour re runway markings?


a.
b.
c.
d.

22.

All aircraft likely to use the aerodrome


Aircraft for which the taxiway is intended
The largest aeroplane reference field length code number
All aircraft, and widening strips are to be provided is normal width is insufficient

How many wind indicators (wind-socks) are required at a code 4 aerodrome?


a.
b.
c.
d.

21.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Yellow
White
Green/yellow
A contrasting colour to the taxiway markings

What colour are runway designator markings?


a.
b.
c.
d.

Yellow
Blue
Black on a white background
White

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24.

For which type of runways are centre line markings required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

25.

d.

By adding M (middle) to the QDM


By adding C (centre) to the QDM
By leaving the centre QDM without an addition and the others marked L (left) and R
(right)
By using a different QDM

What is the minimum number of stripes that can make up the threshold markings?
a.
b.
c.
d.

29.

Yellow chevrons pointing towards the threshold point


Arrows pointing towards the threshold along the runway
A white X on the unusable part of the threshold
A transverse white stripe added to the threshold marking

How would the centre of three parallel runways be designated?


a.
b.
c.

28.

All runways
All paved runways
All paved instrument runways
All paved runways and non instrument paved runways code 3 or 4

How is a displaced threshold indicated?


a.
b.
c.
d.

27.

All runways
All paved runways
All instrument runways
All code 3-4 runways

For what type of runway are threshold markings required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

26.

REVISION QUESTIONS

4
6
8
0

What is the purpose of aiming point marking?


a.
b.
c.
d.

To show where the visual and instrument glide paths coincide


To define a safe landing area on a runway
It is an alternative method of indicating a displaced threshold
To provide additional conspicuity of the aiming point

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30.

On what type of runways are touchdown zone markings required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

31.

What do touchdown zone markings look like?


a.
b.
c.
d.

32.

Yes, but only where the aerodrome is used at night


No, only code 3 or 4 paved taxiways
Only if there is no edge lighting
Yes, if the runway has centreline markings

There are two types of taxiway holding point markings. Which type is always the closest to the
runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.

35.

Where the edge of the runway is lower than the surrounding ground (ie there is a kerb)
Where the runway is greater than 30m wide
Where the edge of the runway is not well defined
When the runway has centreline markings

Do all taxiways require centreline markings?


a.
b.
c.
d.

34.

Four or more bars side by side across the threshold


A line across the runway with arrows point to it from the approach direction
Double length centre line markings
Pairs of rectangular markings symmetrically disposed about the centreline

When are runway side stripe markings required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

33.

All instrument runways


All runways code 3 or 4
Paved precision runways code 2, 3 or 4
All precision runways

Pattern A
Pattern B
It depends upon the category of Instrument landing operations in progress
There is now fixed requirement

How is the taxiway holding point marking to be augmented?


a.
b.
c.
d.

It is to be marked on the approach plate for the runway

A mandatory sign on the left side of the taxiway


A mandatory sign and a position information sign on both sides of the taxiway
A stop bar

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36.

At the taxiway holding point for a runway there are two holding points (a pattern A and a pattern
B). The aerodrome is closed but you have the owners permission to use the aerodrome out of
hours. At which hold do have to stop at prior to taking off?
a.
b.
c.
d.

37.

The category of landing operations


The sensitivity of the ILS/MLS system
The size of the aeroplanes using the aerodrome
The width of the taxiway

Where two taxiways cross, there is a requirement for holding points to be established prior to
the intersection so that aeroplanes can cross clear of others waiting to cross. What do the
markings look like?
a.
b.
c.
d.

40.

75m
90m
60m
There is no set distance

What is the critical factor affecting the distance of a precision runway taxi holding point from
the centre of the runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.

39.

Both
The pattern A
The pattern B
It depends upon the category of instrument landing taking place

What is the minimum distance from the runway centreline for a precision approach cat I, II or
III combined holding point to be positioned for a runway where all three category of operations
are carried out?
a.
b.
c.
d.

38.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Pattern A
Pattern B
A single broken line
A single solid line

When are aircraft stand markings required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

For designated parking positions on paved aprons


For all parking bays without ground movement control systems
For all parking locations on a aerodromes of code 3C-E or 4C-E
For all parking bays with airbridges

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41.

What is the purpose of apron safety lines?


a.
b.
c.
d.

42.

To supplement information signs


To give information where it is not safe to use a sign
Where signs can be blown down by jet blast
Where the aerodrome authority deems that signs are unsightly

Do information markings require a contrasting background?


a.
b.
c.
d.

46.

On a taxiway closer to the runway that the closest holding point


On aprons
On runways
On a rapid exit taxiway

When are information markings used?


a.
b.
c.
d.

45.

Pattern A holding marks


A single solid line across the holding point
A single dotted line with traffic lights
The same as on the local roads

Where will you NOT find information markings?


a.
b.
c.
d.

44.

To mark the limit of a surface capable of supporting the largest aeroplane for which the
apron is designed
To mark an area of the apron safe for people to walk in
To mark safe areas for the taxiing of aeroplanes
To mark areas where it is safe to position ground equipment, vehicles etc ..

What do road holding positions look like?


a.
b.
c.
d.

43.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Yes, either yellow or black


No
Yes, but only if the surface does not provide sufficient contrast
Yes but only on code 3 or 4 aerodromes

What is the required physical property of all elevated runway, stopway and taxiway lights?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Where there is insufficient clearance from propellers,jet engine pods etc .. the light posts
are to frangible
Lights are not to protrude through the obstacle identification surface (OIS)
They are to be frangible
All glass is to be contained in plastic enclosures

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47.

Which of the following defines the characteristics of aerodrome lighting?


a.
b.
c.
d.

48.

b.
c.
d.

Flashing the Morse code ident letters for an aerodrome in either red (military) or green
(civil)
Flashing white only
Flashing white or green, or both
White flashes alternating with coloured flashes, or white only

What does a simple approach lighting system consist of?


a.
b.
c.
d.

52.

Where operationally necessary at an aerodrome used at night


At all aerodromes used at night or in poor visibility
At aerodromes where only visual approaches are permitted
Where cat I or cat II operations are used

Which of the following are the characteristics of an aerodrome beacon?


a.

51.

All obstacle lights on obstacles over 150m high


All obstacle lights and lighthouses
Aerodrome beacons and aerodrome identification beacons
Any light that aids navigation

When is an aerodrome beacon required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

50.

Colour, direction, intensity, visibility


Colour, intensity, visibility
Colour, intensity, visibility, mode of operation
Colour, intensity, direction

Which of the following are aeronautical beacons?


a.
b.
c.
d.

49.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Five bar and centre line


Centreline and barrettes
Single centreline and crossbar
Threshold lights and runway edge lights

What type(s) of runway can a simple approach system used for?


a.
b.
c.
d.

All runways
Grass runways
Visual and precision runways
Non-instrument and non-precision runways

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53.

Over what distance from the threshold is a cat I lighting system to extend?
a.
b.
c.
d.

54.

True
False

For a Cat II/III approach lighting system how many light sources comprise the centreline
between 600m and 300m from the threshold?
a.
b.
c.
d.

58.

900m
900m if Cat I operations are also permitted at the aerodrome
Recommended 900m but may be less
Not less than 840m

"No obstacles are permitted to protrude through the plane of the approach lights." Is this
statement true or false?
a.
b.

57.

5 bar and centreline originating from the aiming point


5 bar and centreline with supplemental lighting in the inner segment
5 bar and centreline or barrettes replacing the bars
5 bar and centreline originating from the threshold

For a Cat IIIIII lighting system, how far does the centreline extend from the threshold in the
approach direction?
a.
b.
c.
d.

56.

300m
600m
900m
more than 600m but not more than 900m

What does a cat I lighting system consist of?


a.
b.
c.
d.

55.

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2
3
It is optional

What does the abbreviation AP API stand for?


a.
b.
c.
d.

Adjustable PAPI
Abbreviated PAPI
Attenuated PAPI
Airfield PAPI

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59.

What is required to be added to a PAPI or APAPI system to provide roll guidance?


a.
b.
c.
d.

60.

Minimum Eye Height


Mean Eye Height
Maximum Eye Height
Manual/Electronic Height Transmission

Eye on glidepath to threshold


Eye just above glidepath to threshold
Eye just below glidepath to threshold
Eye at lowest point on glidepath to threshold

If aMEHT of 57' is quoted, what does it mean?


a.
b.
c.
d.

64.

the red nearest to the runway


the white nearest to the runway
the red farthest from the runway
the white farthest from the runway

MEHT is quoted for all PAPIIAPAPI installations. What is MEHT referenced to?
a.
b.
c.
d.

63.

Three white lights and one red Three red lights and one white Three white lights and one red Three red lights and one white -

What doe the abbreviation MEHT mean?


a.
b.
c.
d.

62.

Gyro-stabilised gimbals
An additional wing bar on the same side of the runway
An additional wing bar on the other side of the runway
PAPIs cannot provide roll guidance

If you are slightly below the glide slope, what indications would you expect to see from a PAPI
system?
a.
b.
c.
d.

61.

REVISION QUESTIONS

With an 'on glidepath' indication there is 57 ft below the aircraft over the threshold
With an 'on glidepath' indication there is 57 ft below the pilot's eye over the threshold
With an 'on glidepath' indication there is 57 ft from the pilot's eye to the lowest point
on the undercarriage over the threshold
With an 'on glidepath' indication the aircraft is 57 ft above the threshold

What colour are runway edge lights?


a.
b.
c.
d.

Blue
White
Yellow
Green

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65.

What colour are runway edge lights between the end of the runway and a displaced threshold
showing in the direction of the approach?
a.
b.
c.
d.

66.

You see yellow runway edge lights, what does this mean?
a.
b.
c.
d.

67.

c.
d.

On all runways with lights


On all Instrument runways
On all runways with edge lights but without a displaced threshold
On all paved runways with centreline lighting

On which runways are runway end lights provided?


a.
b.
c.
d.

70.

Through all angles of azimuth where the lights are used to provide circling guidance
Through all angles of elevation necessary to provide guidance to a pilot landing or
taking off in either direction
All round always
Only through 15 either side of the centre line

Where are runway threshold lights provided?


a.
b.
c.
d.

69.

They have run out of the normal colour bulbs


You are within 600m of the end of the runway or have less than one third of the runway
remaInIng
You have run into the stopway
The ground beyond the edge of the runway is unfit for aeroplane movements

Through what angle should runway edge lights be seen?


a.
b.

68.

White
Yellow
Green
Red

On all paved runways


On all non-instrument runways code 3 and 4
On all runways with edge lights
On runways where the end of one runway is the threshold of the runway in the opposite
direction (lights showing red in one direction and green in the other)

What type of runway requires touchdown zone lighting?


a.
b.
c.
d.

All instrument runways


All instrument runways of code 3 or 4 over 2400m long
All Cat II/III precision runways
All precision runways

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Which of the following statements is true?


a.
b.
c.
d.

72.

When are taxiway centreline lights required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

73.

Yellow
Green
Red
Blue

What is the background colour of a mandatory sign?


a.
b.
c.
d.

76.

Traffic lights
Stop bar
End lights
Holding lights

What colour are runway guard lights?


a.
b.
c.
d.

75.

In RVR <350m or RVR=>350m at night


At night
On code 3-4 taxiways
On taxiways without edge lights

What is the name of the lights spaced at 3m across a taxiway showing red in the direction of
taxi?
a.
b.
c.
d.

74.

Taxiway centre line lights are green/yellow and only visible when taxiing towards them
Taxiway centreline lights are blue and omni-directional
Taxiway centre line lights are green and omni-directional
Taxiway lights are green/yellow in an ILS sensitive area

White
Red
Yellow
Black

Which of the following is NOT a mandatory sign?


a.
b.
c.
d.

No entry sign
Runway holding point sign
Apron sign
Runway designation sign

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77.

What sign must a pattern B holding point marking be supplemented by?


a.
b.
c.
d.

78.

Direction signs; location signs; holding signs; runway vacated signs


Runway exit signs; destination signs; no entry signs; runway designation signs
Location signs; runway vacated signs; direction signs; destination signs
Runway exit signs; runway vacated signs; runway designation signs

Which of the following is true?


a.
b.
c.
d.

82.

The runway designator


The taxiway designator
A no entry sign for vehicles
The taxiway designation and number

Which of the following are all information signs?


a.
b.
c.
d.

81.

The runway designation sign


The position sign
It doesn't matter
It depends upon which side of the taxiway it is positioned

What must the inscription on a Cat I, Cat II, Cat III or Cat 111111 holding position sign also
contain?
a.
b.
c.
d.

80.

A runway designation sign


A runway vacated sign
A threshold direction sign
A cat 11111111 holding sign

Where a runway designation sign is provided at a taxiway/runway intersection it should be


supplemented by a position sign. Which part of the sign should be closest to the taxiway edge?
a.
b.
c.
d.

79.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Information signs are black on a yellow background


Location signs are yellow an a black background
All information signs can be co-located with a mandatory sign
All location signs are to have a yellow border

Which holding point marking pattern is depicted on a runway vacated sign?


a.
b.
c.
d.

Pattern A
Pattern B
It must correspond with the marking on the taxiway
What ever is convenient

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83.

You see a sign on the manoeuvring area consisting of numbers only. To what must it refer?
a.
b.
c.
d.

84.

At the extremities of all grass runways


Where grass runways cross paved runways
Only for grass instrument runways
Where there is no contrast between the runway and the surrounding ground

Where are taxiway edge markers required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

88.

Contrasting colours
Sign to be retroflective or illuminated
It must be positioned in an area that is illuminated by stadium lighting
It must be lit by lights controlled by ATC such that as a aeroplane approaches it the
lights can be switched off

Where are unpaved runway edge markers required?


a.
b.
c.
d.

87.

Information sign
Mandatory sign
Location sign
Direction sign

What is required if a road holding sign is intended to be seen at night?


a.
b.
c.
d.

86.

A parking stand designator


A taxiway number
A runway QDM
Elevation

What type of sign is a road holding sign?


a.
b.
c.
d.

85.

REVISION QUESTIONS

On code 1 or 2 taxiways without centreline markers/lights or edge lights


Where the authority deems necessary
On all taxiways without edge lights
On taxiways where the contrast between the taxiway and the surrounding ground is not
well defined

Which of the following correctly describes a taxiway centreline marker?


a.
b.
c.
d.

Retroflective blue only


Retroflective green or green yellow
Retroflective green only
Retroflective yellow only

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89.

What obstacles (if any) are permitted to protrude through the plane of an approach lighting
system?
a.
b.
c.
d.

90.

For all code 1 and 2 taxiways on code 3 or 4 runways


For all taxiways on runways
For taxiways on runways that are part of the standard taxi-route
For taxiways on runways without taxiway edge lighting

Where would runway lead-in lights be used?


a.
b.
c.
d.

93.

Increase the glidepath angle to restore the OCH


Light the obstacle with high intensity lights
Temporarily displace the threshold to restore the OCH
Reduce the speed of aircraft using the runway

Where are taxiway centreline markings on paved runways required to be provided?


a.
b.
c.
d.

92.

Only an ILS or MLS antenna


None
Anything provided it is correctly marked
Only obstacles less than 150m high within 900m of the threshold

If the erection of a temporary obstacle in the approach transition zone is unavoidable which
negates the OCL for that approach, what can the aerodrome authority do to allow the runway to
continue to be used?
a.
b.
c.
d.

91.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Where it is felt necessary to provide visual guidance along a specific approach path
Where a portion of taxiway is an extension of the pre-threshold area of a runway
Where entrance to a runway can be in the reverse direction of a rapid exit taxiway
Where an instrument approach terminates before the threshold of the runway

Where are circling guidance lights provided?


a.
b.
c.
d.

Where a precision approach leads to a visual circuit join, the lights provide visual
guidance to the down-wind position
Where the existing approach lights are hot of the required standard for an instrument
approach
Where the existing approach and runway lights are insufficient to provide guidance
during the visual phase of an approach to land
At aerodromes where aircraft are required to carry out an orbit in the overhead prior to
joining downwind visually

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94.

Control of lighting intensity is essential, but differing intensities can be confusing and
disorientating. How is this prevented?
a.
b.
c.
d.

95.

c.
d.

The portion of the runway suitable for landing


The portion of the runway suitable for take off
The portion of the runway suitable for take off and landing
The portion of the runway suitable for the movement of aeroplanes on the ground

Can a 'take-off runway' be used in any weather conditions?


a.
b.

99.

The longest length of concrete


The instrument runway on which ILS available
The runway that allows compliance with noise abatement procedures
The runway most used for take-offs and landings

What starts at the threshold of a runway?


a.
b.
c.
d.

98.

If the space is available it should be used.


Longer runways can be used by bigger and therefore less manoeuvrable aircraft so it
makes sense give more space
Its all about making sure that there is adequate clearance below the undercarriage when
the aircraft crosses the threshold
To counter the visual illusion of reduced runway length in big aeroplanes

What defines the 'main runway'?


a.
b.
c.
d.

97.

By adjusting the intensity of all aerodrome lights together


By ensuring that all runway lighting systems (approach; edge; centre; PAPI; TDZ) are
adjusted together
By having separate intensity controls for each element of lighting
By shading no 'navigation' lights from view

Why do longer runways (code 4) have aiming points further down the runway than lesser length
runways? (Hint - think logically)
a.
b.

96.

REVISION QUESTIONS

Yes
No - the weather minima must be specified for that runway

According to ICAO, what are the RVR and DH minima for CATIIIB operations on a precision
approach runway?
a.
b.
c.
d.

RVR not less than 200m; DH not lower than 100 ft


RVR not less than 350m; DH not lower than 100 ft
RVR not less than 75m; DH below 50 ft
RVR not less than 50m; DH below 50 ft

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100.

REVISION QUESTIONS

What defines 'aerodrome elevation'?


a.
h.
c.
d.

The height (AMSL) of the aerodrome reference point (ARP)


The height (AMSL) of the highest runway threshold
The highest point on the landing area
The highest point on the movement area

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ANSWERS TO REVISION QUESTIONS FOR CHAPTERS 14 AND 15


1

26

51

76

27

52

77

28

53

78

29

54

79

30

55

80

31

56

81

32

57

82

33

58

83

34

59

84

10

35

60

85

11

36

61

86

12

37

62

87

13

38

63

88

14

39

64

89

15

40

65

90

16

41

66

91

17

42

67

92

18

43

68

93

19

44

69

94

20

45

70

95

21

46

71

96

22

47

72

97

23

48

73

98

24

49

74

99

25

50

75

100

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