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Question ID: 102297

According to the European Regulations on Air Operations, helicopters operating as Commercial Air Transport, under IFR, should carry which of the following equipment? 

1) An SSR Transponder when the route being flown requires it 

2) Two independent radio communication systems 

3) Two independent means of navigation 

4) An audio selector panel at each flight crew station 

5) A headset or hand-held microphone for each pilot/crew member

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A

2, 3, 4, and 5

B

1,2 and 5 only

C

1,2, and 4 only

D

1, 2, 3 and 5
2/30
Question ID: 102198

Given the following information, calculate the total amount of fuel required for a Commercial Air Transport flight. 

Flight rules VFR Environment Hostile Navigation Tracking VOR radials Average mass 6000 lb 

Cruise level FL50 

Cruise speeds Best range (90 kt IAS,100 kt TAS) 

Total trip distance 107 NM 

Wind component -12 kt 

Holding speed 62 kt IAS 

Taxi Fuel 20 lb

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A

647 lb

B

456 lb

C

667 lb

D

690 lb
3/30
Question ID: 102347

What is the purpose of the swash plate on a helicopter?

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A

To transmit the pilot's control inputs to the rotor blades

B

To stabilize the helicopter

C

To transmit the rotor head moment to the fuselage

D

To combine the pilot's control inputs with those from the auto-pilot
4/30
Question ID: 102119

Which of these statements concerning the Main Gear Box of a helicopter are correct or incorrect?

I) A planetary gear drive is always needed for RPM reduction.

II) The tail rotor drive shaft is always connected to the Main Gear Box.

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A

I is incorrect, Il is correct

B

I is correct, Il is incorrect

C

I is correct, Il is correct

D

I is incorrect, Il is incorrect
5/30
Question ID: 102081

According to OPS regulations, the minimum flight crew is 2 qualified pilots for Note MAPSC-Maximum Approved Passenger Seating Configuration?

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A

All IFR operations

B

IFR operations using helicopters with a MAPSC of more than 9 or operations using helicopters with a MAPSC of more than 19

C

All IFR operations and VFR operations using helicopters with a MAPSC of more than 9

D

IFR operations using helicopters with a MAPSC of more than 6 or operations using helicopters with a MAPSC of more than 9
6/30
Question ID: 102231

In a helicopter with manual throttle, if the main rotor is overpitched, the corrective action is to?

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A

Reduce collective pitch and increase engine power

B

Increase engine power and collective pitch

C

Reduce engine power and leave collective pitch constant

D

Reduce both engine power and collective pitch
7/30
Question ID: 102248

A command course for helicopter operations must include a certain amount of line training as commander under supervision. What are the minimum requirements?

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A

20 hours, including at least 10 flight sectors

B

20 hours, including at least 5 flight sectors

C

10 hours, including at least 10 flight sectors

D

10 hours, including at least 5 flight sectors
8/30
Question ID: 102294

According to the European Regulations on Air Operations, helicopters operated at night in expected or actual icing conditions must be fitted with a means to?

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A

Detect icing conditions with a radar

B

Illuminate or detect the formation of ice

C

Remove ice through the application of heat

D

Remove ice through the application of de-icing fluid
9/30
Question ID: 102084

Can the SAS and ATT modes of the AFCS be active at the same time?

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A

Yes, it is impossible to activate the ATT mode without switching on the SAS mode first

B

No, SAS and ATT are mutually exclusive modes. Selecting one deactivates the other

C

No, SAS and ATT are mutually exclusive modes. Selecting both at the same time causes the AFCS FAIL annunciator light of illuminate

D

Yes. Although it is not mandatory, SAS and ATT should be active at the same time to achieve as smooth a flight as possible
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Question ID: 102285

Which of the following areas may define the Final Approach and Take-Off (FATO) area for helicopter operations? An area?

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A

That includes the rejected take-off area available for helicopters operating in any Performance Class

B

Over which the final phase of the approach maneuver to hover or land is completed

C

Over which a helicopter performs a hoist transfer

D

Over which the take-off maneuver is completed
11/30
Question ID: 102105

Modern tail rotor blades are usually manufactured from?

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A

Composite materials

B

Wood

C

Carbon fiber

D

Metal
12/30
Question ID: 102384

What are elastomeric bearings in a rotor head?

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A

Self-lubricating hinges

B

Flexible elements accomplishing the functions of flapping, dragging and feathering hinges

C

Bending plastic parts

D

Rubber flapping and dragging hinges
13/30
Question ID: 102238

Which of the following activities is applicable to helicopters engaged in Commercial Air Transportation?

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A

Crop spraying

B

Search & Rescue

C

Flights in which up to 6 persons indispensable to an aerial photography activity are transported from A to B

D

Flights in which passengers are transported from A to B without participating in the operation of the flight
14/30
Question ID: 102387

Which of the below statements is/are correct regarding the operating principle of an oil torque meter?

1) Axial movement is generated by the helically cut gears.

2) Axial force is proportional to the torque.

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A

Both 1 and 2 are correct

B

1 is incorrect, 2 is correct

C

Both 1 and 2 are incorrect

D

1 is correct, 2 is incorrect
15/30
Question ID: 102157

What is the risk associated with flight in the low airspeed/low height area of the critical height-velocity graph?

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A

The helicopter may be unable to maintain level flight if its payload is close to the maximum allowed

B

In the event of a total loss of engine power, there may be insufficient time to gain enough airspeed to be able to convert speed into rotor RPM during the flare

C

It is free of any particular risks as modern helicopters are designed in such a way that flight in this area is without problems

D

In the event of a total loss of engine power, there may be insufficient time to decelerate the helicopter to a safe speed for ground touchdown
16/30
Question ID: 102218

In accordance with OPS regulations, except if a different value is approved by the authority, the contingency fuel for an IFR helicopter flight should be?

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A

An amount of fuel sufficient for 30 minutes flying at long range speed

B

5% of the planned trip fuel

C

An amount of fuel sufficient for 15 minutes flying at long range speed

D

10% of the planned trip fuel
17/30
Question ID: 102394

Given the following information, how much Trip Fuel is required for a Commercial Air Transport flight in a hostile environment?
Taxi Fuel 25 kg
Take-Off and Climb Fuel 60 kg
Cruise pressure altitude 11000 ft
Cruise mass 6500 kg
Cruise distance 112 NM
Cruise TAS 135 kt
Average wind component in cruise +15 kt
Descent Fuel 30 kg
Approach and Landing Fuel 50 kg
Alternate Fuel 80 kg
Holding fuel consumption?

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A

409 kg

B

450 kg

C

269 kg

D

434 kg
18/30
Question ID: 102357

Trimming of stick forces on helicopters is generally achieved by?

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A

Hydraulically moving the swash plate parallel to the rotor's axis of rotation

B

Electrically adjusting the stabilizer angle of incidence

C

Means of an adjustable spring assembly connected to the cyclic

D

Means of an electrical adjustment of the neutral position of the collective
19/30
Question ID: 102147

Using TRM, Aberdeen Aerodrome chart (19-2)

How many runways directions are available for use by helicopters?

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A

Five (5)

B

Seven (7)

C

Two (2)

D

Six (6)
20/30
Question ID: 102191

Using the following information, how much Additional Fuel must be planned for a VFR Commercial Air Transport flight to an isolated heliport in a hostile environment when navigating by means other than by reference to visual landmarks? 

Taxi Fuel 40 kg

Trip Fuel 1340 kg 

Holding fuel consumption 410 kg/h

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A

820 kg

B

205 kg

C

902 kg

D

134 kg
21/30
Question ID: 102298

A Commercial Air Transport helicopter operator does NOT hold an approval to transport Dangerous Goods (DG) Under what condition(s) is this operator permitted to transport DG?

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A

When the DG are completely contained within the baggage hold area and packaged in accordance with Part 7 of the Technical Instructions

B

An operational approval must be held in order to transport DG

C

When the DG fall outside of the scope of the Technical Instructions or are stored in a fireproof container

D

When the DG fall outside of the scope of the Technical Instructions (TI) or are carried by passengers in accordance with Part 8 of the TI
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Question ID: 102115

Helicopters that utilize V belts to transmit the drive from the engine to the transmission also incorporate belt tighteners These belt tighteners serve as?

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A

An automatic clutch

B

A means by which the engineer can set the belt tension

C

A manually activated clutch

D

An automatic system to ensure belt tension remains constant irrespective of temperature
23/30
Question ID: 102241

For what purpose is an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) required?

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A

Operating a helicopter for Commercial Air Transport

B

Operating a helicopter for aerial work

C

Operating a helicopter for Commercial Air Transport and aerial work

D

Operating a helicopter for all activities involving hire and reward
24/30
Question ID: 102388

A Safe forced landing is a landing?

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A

Unavoidable landing on ground with a reasonable expectancy of no injuries to persons in the aircraft or on the surface

B

Unavoidable landing or ditching with a reasonable expectancy of no injuries to persons in the aircraft or on the surface

C

A landing or ditching which is unavoidable and in which it can be reasonably hoped that there will be no injuries to the occupants of the helicopter

D

A forced landing in which it can be reasonably hoped that there will be no injuries
25/30
Question ID: 102405

Tail rotors differ from main rotors in that?

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A

Pitch remains constant throughout all flight regimes

B

They do not provide for blade cyclic pitch variation

C

They rotate at a lower speed

D

They always have fewer blades
26/30
Question ID: 102268

A pilot is flying a helicopter with a teetering rotor head. What action should the pilot take if he/she recognizes that a low G condition is approaching?

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A

Immediately and smoothly raise the collective

B

Immediately and smoothly apply aft cyclic

C

Immediately and smoothly apply lateral cyclic

D

Immediately and smoothly roll wings level
27/30
Question ID: 102205

According to OPS regulations, an IFR flight with no alternate heliport can be undertaken only if the visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at the destination heliport are effective?

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A

During the period commencing 1 hour before and ending 1 hour after the expected time of arrival

B

During the period commencing 2 hours before and ending 2 hours after the expected time of arrival

C

At the estimated time of arrival

D

During the period commencing 2 hours before and ending 1 hour after the expected time of arrival
28/30
Question ID: 102353

What is the purpose of the freewheel unit in the rotor drive system?

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A

To be able to disconnect the main rotor from the drive system when the engine fails

B

To be able to start the engine(s) without starting to turn the rotor

C

To disconnect the failed engine from the main and tail rotor drive

D

To enable the rotor to rotate freely for autorotation
29/30
Question ID: 102070

An angle of attack sensor may consist of:

1) An inertial system computing the difference between flight path and flight attitude

2) A conical slotted probe which positions itself to determine the angle of attack

3) A vane detector which positions the rotor of a synchro-transmitter. 

The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is?

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A

1,2,3

B

1,3

C

1,2

D

2,3
30/30
Question ID: 102209

Provided the appropriate ATS authority permits use of a flight visibility less than 5 km, in accordance with JAR-OPS 3 minimum visibilities for VFR operations by day, helicopters may be permitted to operate down to a flight visibility of?

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A

2000 meters

B

3000 meters

C

800 meters

D

1500 meters
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