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Instrumentation (922 Soru)
Instrumentation (922 Soru)
A blocked pitot head with a clear static source causes the airspeed indicator to ;
a) react like an altimeter.
b) read like a vertical speed indicator.
c) freeze at zero.
d) operate normally.
Answer ;
a) react like an altimeter.
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0002. A “Bourdon Tube” is used in ;
a) vibration detectors.
b) turbine temperature probes.
c) smoke detectors.
d) pressure sensors.
Answer ;
d) pressure sensors.
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0003. A closed loop control system in which a small power input controls a much larger power output in a strictly proportionate
manner is known as ;
a) a servomechanism.
b) a feedback control circuit.
c) an amplifier.
d) an autopilot.
Answer ;
a) a servomechanism.
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0004. A control system consisting of four pendulous vanes is used in ;
a) a directional gyro indicator.
b) a strap down inertial system.
c) an air driven artificial horizon.
d) a gyromagnetic indicator.
Answer ;
c) an air driven artificial horizon.
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0005. A D-ATIS is ;
a) an ATIS message received by datalink.
b) a short ATIS that only includes parameters that have changed from previous ATIS record.
c) an ATIS message broadcasted on HF when out of the VHF radio range from the airport.
d) a Divertion ATIS for the alternate airport.
Answer ;
a) an ATIS message received by datalink.
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0006. A directional gyro consists of a ;
NB : the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor spin axis.
a) 1 degrees-of-freedom vertical axis gyro.
b) 2 degrees-of-freedom horizontal axis gyro.
c) 1 degrees-of-freedom horizontal axis gyro.
d) 2 degrees-of-freedom vertical axis gyro.
Answer ;
b) 2 degrees-of-freedom horizontal axis gyro.
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0007. A directional gyro is ;
1. a gyroscope free around two axis
2. a gyroscope free around one axis
3. capable of self-orientation around an earth-tied direction
4. incapable of self-orientation around an earth-tied direction
The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is ;
NB : the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor spin axis.
a) 1 , 4.
b) 1 , 3.
c) 2 , 4.
d) 2 , 3.
Answer ;
a) 1 , 4.
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Annex 022-11232A
After having programmed your flight director , you see that the indications of your ADI ( Attitude Director indicator ) are as
represented in diagram N°1 of the appended annex. On this instrument , the command bars indicate that you must ;
a) increase the flight attitude and bank your aeroplane to the right until the command bars recentre on the
symbolic aeroplane.
b) increase the flight attitude and bank your airplane to the left until the command bars recentre on the symbolic
aeroplane.
c) decrease the flight attitude and bank your airplane to the right until the command bars recentre on the
symbolic aeroplane.
d) decrease the flight attitude and bank your airplane to the left until the command bars recentre on the symbolic
aeroplane.
Answer ;
b) increase the flight attitude and bank your airplane to the left until the command bars recentre on the symbolic
aeroplane.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 12 Instrumentation
0080. ( For this question use annex 022-10217A )
Annex 022-10217A
After having programmed your flight director , you see that the indications of your ADI ( Attitude Director Indicator ) are as
represented in diagram N°1 of the appended annex. On this instrument , the command bars indicate that you must bank your airplane
to the left and ;
a) increase the flight attitude until the command bars recentre on the symbolic airplane.
b) increase the flight attitude until the command bars recentre on the horizon.
c) decrease the flight attitude until the command bars recentre on the symbolic airplane.
d) decrease the flight attitude until the command bars recentre on the horizon.
Answer ;
a) increase the flight attitude until the command bars recentre on the symbolic airplane.
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0081. After the initial 90 degrees of a turn at constant pitch and bank , a classic artificial horizon indicates ;
a) too much nose-up and too much bank.
b) pitch and bank correct.
c) too much nose-up and too little bank.
d) too much nose-up and bank correct.
Answer ;
c) too much nose-up and too little bank.
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0082. Alarms are standardised and follow a code of colours. Those requiring action but not immediately , are signalled by the
colour ;
a) flashing red.
b) red.
c) green.
d) amber.
Answer ;
d) amber.
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Annex 022-10179A
Four scenarios of VOR axis interception are represented in the appended annex. The one corresponding to the optimal
interception path calculated by a flight director is number ;
a) 4.
b) 2.
c) 3.
d) 1.
Answer ;
b) 2.
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0266. Gas turbine engine rotational speed ( RPM ) is usually sensed using either ;
a) a 28VDC tachometer generator or a DC phonic wheel.
b) a single phase AC tachometer generator or an AC phonic wheel system.
c) a 28VDC tachometer generator or an AC phonic wheel.
d) a 3 phase AC tachometer generator or an AC phonic wheel system.
Answer ;
d) a 3 phase AC tachometer generator or an AC phonic wheel system.
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0267. Given ;
Pt = total pressure
Ps = static pressure
Pd = dynamic pressure
a) Pd = Pt + Ps
b) Pt = Pd + Ps
c) Pd = Pt / Ps
d) Ps = Pt + Pd
Answer ;
b) Pt = Pd + Ps
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Image I
Graphic at reference shows three gyro assemblies ; A , B and C. Among these gyros ;
one is a roll gyro ( noted 1 )
one is a pitch gyro ( noted 2 )
one is a yaw gyro ( noted 3 )
The correct matching of gyros and assemblies is ;
a) 1B , 2C , 3A.
b) 1A , 2B , 3C.
c) 1B , 2A , 3C.
d) 1C , 2B , 3A.
Answer ;
a) 1B , 2C , 3A.
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0284. “Heading hold” is normally ;
a) not regarded as a basic function.
b) a function of a stability augmentation system.
c) regarded as a basic function of a stability augmentation system.
d) regarded as a basic function of automatic stabilisation equipment.
Answer ;
d) regarded as a basic function of automatic stabilisation equipment.
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0285. Heading information from the gyromagnetic compass flux gate is transmitted to the ;
a) error detector.
b) amplifier.
c) erecting system.
d) heading indicator.
Answer ;
a) error detector.
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0286. Heading information given by a gyro platform , is given by a gyro with ;
NB : the degree(s) of freedom of a gyro does not take into account its rotor spin axis.
a) 2 degrees-of-freedom in the vertical axis.
b) l degree-of-freedom in the vertical axis.
c) 1 degree-of-freedom in the horizontal axis.
d) 2 degrees-of-freedom in the horizontal axis.
Answer ;
d) 2 degrees-of-freedom in the horizontal axis.
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Annex 022-9771A
Annex 022-3880A
The block diagram of an auto-pilot is shown in the annex. For each control channel ( pitch , roll and yaw ) the piloting law is
the relationship between the deflection of the control surface commanded by the computer ( ßc ) and the ;
a) offset EPSILON at the computer input.
b) real deflection of the control surface ( BETA control surface feedback ).
c) aircraft response S.
d) pilot command E.
Answer ;
a) offset EPSILON at the computer input.
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0498. The “Bourdon tube” is used to measure ;
a) quantity.
b) pressure.
c) a flow rate.
d) temperature.
Answer ;
b) pressure.
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0499. The calculator combined with the stick shaker system of a modern transport airplane receives information about the ;
1. angle of attack.
2. engine RPM.
3. configuration.
4. pitch and bank attitude.
5. sideslip.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is ;
a) 1 and 5.
b) 1 , 2 , 3 and 4.
c) 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 and 5.
d) 1 and 3.
Answer ;
d) 1 and 3.
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0500. The calibrated airspeed ( CAS ) or Mach holding mode is carried out by ;
1. the autopilot pitch channel in the climb mode at a constant calibrated airspeed ( CAS ) or Mach
number.
2. the auto-throttles in the climb mode at a constant calibrated airspeed ( CAS ) or Mach number.
3. the autopilot pitch channel in the altitude or glide path holding mode.
4. the auto-throttles in the altitude or glide path holding mode.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is ;
a) 2 and 4.
b) 1 and 4.
c) 2 and 3.
d) 1 and 3.
Answer ;
b) 1 and 4.
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Annex 022-648A
Annex 022-11532A
The diagram representing a left turn with insufficient rudder is ;
a) 3.
b) 4.
c) 1.
d) 2.
Answer ;
b) 4.
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Annex 022-11567A
The diagram which shows a 40° left bank and 15° nose down attitude is n° ;
a) 3.
b) 4.
c) 1.
d) 2.
Answer ;
c) 1.
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0533. The different types of ADS contracts can be ;
1. periodic : at periodic time intervals.
2. on demand : when asked for by the ATC.
3. on event : whenever a specified event occurs.
The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is ;
a) 1 , 2 , 3.
b) 1 , 2.
c) 2 , 3.
d) 1 , 3.
Answer ;
a) 1 , 2 , 3.
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0534. The direct reading magnetic compass is no more reliable when approaching ;
1. the magnetic poles.
2. the magnetic equaor with a east or west heading.
3. the magnetic equator with north or south heading.
The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is ;
a) 1.
b) 1 , 2 , 3.
c) 1 , 3.
d) 1 , 2.
Answer ;
a) 1.
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0535. The disadvantage of an electronic rpm indicator is the ;
a) generation of spurious signals at the commutator.
b) influence of temperature on the indication.
c) necessity of providing a power supply source.
d) high influence of line resistance on the indication.
Answer ;
c) necessity of providing a power supply source.
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Ateş Murat Üstünbıçak , ATPL 86 Instrumentation
0536. The disadvantages of a float type fuel gauge are ;
1. the desing is complex.
2. the indications are influenced by the aircraft attitude variations.
3. the indications are influenced by the accelerations.
4. the indications are influenced by temperature variations.
The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is ;
a) 2 , 3.
b) 1.
c) 2 , 3 , 4.
d) 1 , 2 , 3 , 4.
Answer ;
c) 2 , 3 , 4.
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0537. The disadvantages of a single-phase AC generator tachometer are ;
1. the presence of spurious signals due to a DC generator commutator.
2. the importance of line resistance on the information value.
3. the influence of temperature on the tachometer information.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is ;
a) 1 , 3.
b) 2.
c) 1 , 2 , 3.
d) 1 , 2.
Answer ;
b) 2.
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0538. The disadvantages of an “electric” fuel ( float ) gauge are ;
1. the design is complex.
2. the indications are influenced by the airplane attitude variations.
3. the indications are influenced by the accelerations.
4. the indications are influenced by temperature variations.
5. that an alternative current supply is necessary.
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is ;
a) 2 , 3 , 4 , 5.
b) 2 , 3 , 4.
c) 1 , 2 , 3 , 4.
d) 1.
Answer ;
b) 2 , 3 , 4.
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0539. The drift of the gyroscopes of a stand alone inertial system ;
a) is not an error source.
b) induces a bounded position error.
c) induces a position error that decreases along the flight.
d) is the main error source.
Answer ;
d) is the main error source.
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0540. The duration of a FMS navigation database loaded before expiring is ;
a) 3 months.
b) 28 days.
c) 15 days.
d) 2 months.
Answer ;
b) 28 days.
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0541. The EAS is obtained from the CAS by correcting for ;
a) position error.
b) instrument error.
c) density error.
d) compressibility error.
Answer ;
d) compressibility error.
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