2P Board

Question 1

Equipment for RVSM Operations

Answer 1

1. Two independent altitude measurement systems. Each system should be composed of the following elements:
2. One Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR) altitude reporting transponder. If only one is fitted, it should have the capability to operate from either altitude measurement system.
3. Altitude Alert System capable of operation from either of the two required independent altitude measurement systems. Altitude deviation warning system should signal an alert
   if actual altitude deviates from selected altitude by a nominal value not greater than 200 feet).
4. Automatic Altitude Control System. The
   automatic altitude control system should be capable of operation from either of the two required independent altitude measurement systems. Minimum of one automatic altitude control system capable of controlling aircraft height within a tolerance band of ±65 ft about the acquired altitude.
5. Should any required equipment fail prior to
   entering RVSM airspace, the pilot shall request a new clearance so as to avoid flight in this airspace.

Question 2

VACATERS FEW

Answer 2

Radar Contact:
V - Vacating assigned altitude
A - Altitude change when VFR on Top
C - Climb or descent 500 fpm (Unable to)
A - Approach has been missed
T - True airspeed change of 5% or 10 knots
E - Entering/Leaving Holding
R - Radio/NAVAID failures
S - Safety of flight

Not in Radar contact
F - Final Approach Fix inbound
E - ETA differences 2 min (3 minutes on NAT Track)
W - Weather conditions unforecasted/hazardous

Question 3

VFR DUE REGARD

Answer 3

The military aircraft commander must ensure one of the following conditions must be satisfied:

Aircraft must be operated in VMC

Aircraft may temporarily be operated in less than VMC when required by operational needs if the aircraft commander determines that there is acceptable risk to the other aircraft

Aircraft must be operated under continuous surveillance by, and in communication with, a surface or airborne facility providing the surveillance

Equipped with airborne radar that is sufficient to provide separation between them

Question 4

When are flight operations through a WW authorized

Answer 4

If storm development has not progressed as forecasted:

VFR filing is permitted if existing and forecast weather for the planned route permits such flights

IFR flight may be permitted if aircraft radar installed and operative, thus permitting detection and avoidance of isolated thunderstorms

IFR flight is permissible in controlled airspace if VMC can be maintained, thus enabling aircraft to detect and avoid isolated thunderstorms

Question 5

SSQ-36B

Answer 5

• BT/Measure
• 25 lbs
• 5ft-2625ft
• 12 min life
• RFs 57, 58 preferred

Question 6

SSQ-53G

Answer 6

• DIFAR/Pointer
• 34 lbs
• CSO=45ft
• Modes: DIFAR, CO, XCO (XCO n/a for 53F)
• d1=90/d2=200/d3=400/d4=1000

Question 7

SSQ-62F

Answer 7

• DICASS/Cadillac
• 44 lbs
• d1=50, 150, 300
• d2=90, 400, 1500

Question 8

SSQ-101B

Answer 8

• ADAR (Air deployable Active Receiver)/Umbrella
• 39 lbs
• Modes: IEER Low/High, Coherent/MAC, Omni Audio
• d1=65/d2=175/d3=300/d4=500

Question 9

SSQ-125

Answer 9

• MAC/Beamer
• 44 lbs
• d1=65/d2=175/d3=300/d4=500

Question 10

MK 39

Answer 10

• EMATT (Expendable Mobile ASW Training Target)
• Auth Station: SSL 1, 2, 3 only
• 205 KCAS max
• 500ft to 10,000ft
• Minimum water depth 100 ft or 50ft in excess of maximum programmed depth

Question 11

MK 25 and MK 58

Answer 11

• MLM (Marine Locater Marker)
• Auth Station: Free Fall Chute with liner
• 300 KCAS max
• Both are yellow flame/white smoke pyrotechnic
• MK 25 13.5-18.5 min
• MK 58 is 40-60 min

Question 12

MK 64/84

Answer 12

SUS (Signal Underwater Sound)
MK 64 IS EXPLOSIVE
MK 84 is non-explosive. 5 codes