010 00 00 00 AIR LAW
010 04 00 00 PERSONNEL LICENSING
010 04 02 00 Aircrew Regulation — Annex I (Part-FCL)
Source: Aircrew Regulation
010 04 02 01 Definitions
(01) Define the following:
— Category, class and type of aircraft, cross-country, dual instruction time, flight time, student pilot-in-command (SPIC), instrument time, instrument flight time, instrument ground time, night, private pilot, proficiency check, renewal, revalidation, skill test, solo flight time.
010 04 02 02 Content and structure
(01) Explain the structure of Part-FCL.
010 04 02 05 Ratings
(03) State the requirements for instrument ratings, their validity and privileges (instrument rating (IR), competency-based instrument rating (CB-IR) and basic instrument rating (BIR).
010 05 00 00 RULES OF THE AIR ACCORDING TO ICAO ANNEX 2 AND SERA
010 05 02 00 Rules of the Air
010 05 02 01 Applicability of the Rules of the Air
(05) Explain the duties of the PIC concerning pre-flight actions in case of an instrument flight rule (IFR) flight.
010 05 03 01 General rules — Collision avoidance — SERA
(09) Describe the requirements when carrying out simulated instrument flights.
(18) Describe the required actions to be carried out if the continuation of a controlled visual flight rule (VFR) flight in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) is not practicable any more.
(19) Describe the provisions for transmitting a position report to the appropriate ATS unit including time of transmission and normal content of the message.
(20) Describe the necessary action when an aircraft experiences a communication (COM) failure.
010 05 05 00 Instrument flight rules (IFR)
010 05 05 01 Instrument flight rules (IFR) — SERA
(01) Describe the IFR as contained in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012.
010 06 00 00 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
010 06 03 00 Departure procedures — (ICAO Doc 8168, Volume I)
010 06 03 01 General criteria (assuming all engines operating)
(01) State the factors dictating the design of instrument departure procedures.
(02) Explain in which situations the criteria for omnidirectional departures are applied.
010 06 03 02 Standard instrument departures (SIDs)
(01) Explain the terms ‘straight departure’ and ‘turning departure’.
010 06 03 03 Omnidirectional departures
(01) Explain what is the meaning of an ‘omnidirectional departure’.
010 06 04 00 Approach procedures — ICAO Doc 8168, Volume I
010 06 04 01 General criteria
(02) Name the five possible segments of an instrument approach procedure.
(03) State the reasons for establishing aircraft categories for the approach.
(04) State the maximum angle between the final approach track and the extended RWY centre line to still consider a non-precision approach as being a ‘straight-in approach’.
(05) State the minimum obstacle clearance (MOC) provided by the minimum sector altitudes (MSAs) established for an aerodrome.
(06) State that a pilot shall apply wind corrections when carrying out an instrument approach procedure.
(07) State the most significant factor influencing the conduct of instrument approach procedures.
(08) Explain why a pilot should not descend below obstacle clearance altitude/height (OCA/H), which are established for:
— precision approach procedures;
— non-precision approach procedures;
— visual (circling) procedures;
— APV approach procedures.
(09) Describe in general terms the relevant factors for the calculation of operational minima.
(10) State the following acronyms in plain language:
DA, DH, OCA, OCH, MDA, MDH, MOC, DA/H, OCA/H, MDA/H.
(11) Explain the relationship between the terms:
DA, DH, OCA, OCH, MDA, MDH, MOC, DA/H, OCA/H, and MDA/H.
010 06 04 02 Approach procedure design
(01) Describe how the vertical cross section for each of the five approach segments is broken down into the various areas.
(02) State within which area of the cross section the minimum obstacle clearance (MOC) is provided for the whole width of the area.
(03) Define the terms ‘IAF’, ‘IF’, ‘FAF’, ‘FAP’, ‘MAPt’ and ‘TP’.
(04) State the accuracy of facilities providing track (VHF omnidirectional radio range (VOR), instrument landing system (ILS), non-directional beacon (NDB)).
(05) State the optimum descent gradient (preferred for a precision approach) in degrees and per cent.
010 06 04 03 Arrival and approach segments
(01) Name the five standard segments of an instrument approach procedure, and state the beginning and end for each of them.
(02) Describe where an arrival route normally ends.
(03) State the main task of the initial approach segment.
(04) Describe the maximum angle of interception between the initial approach segment and the intermediate approach segment (provided at the intermediate fix) for a precision approach and a non-precision approach.
(05) Describe the main task of the intermediate approach segment.
(06) State the main task of the final approach segment.
(07) Name the two possible aims of a final approach.
(08) Explain the term ‘final approach point’ in case of an ILS approach.
(09) State what happens if an ILS glide path (GP) becomes inoperative during the approach.
010 06 04 04 Missed approach
(01) Name the three phases of a missed approach procedure and describe their geometric limits.
(02) State the main task of a missed approach procedure.
(03) Define the term ‘missed approach point (MAPt)’.
(04) Describe how an MAPt may be established in an approach procedure.
(05) State the pilot’s action if, upon reaching the MAPt, the required visual reference is not established.
(06) Describe what a pilot is expected to do in the event a missed approach is initiated prior to arriving at the MAPt.
(07) State whether the pilot is obliged to cross the MAPt at the height (HGT)/altitude (ALT) required by the procedure or whether they are allowed to cross the MAPt at a HGT/ALT greater than that required by the procedure.
010 06 04 05 Visual manoeuvring (circling) in the vicinity of the aerodrome (AD)
(01) Describe what is meant by ‘visual manoeuvring (circling)’.
(02) Describe how a prominent obstacle in the visual manoeuvring (circling) area outside the final approach and missed approach area has to be considered for the visual circling.
(03) State for which category of aircraft the obstacle clearance altitude/height (OCA/H) within an established visual manoeuvring (circling) area is determined.
(04) Describe how the minimum descent altitude/height (MDA/H) is specified for visual manoeuvring (circling) if the OCA/H is known.
(05) State the conditions to be fulfilled before descending below MDA/H in a visual manoeuvring (circling) approach.
(06) Explain why there can be no single procedure designed that will cater for conducting a circling approach in every situation.
(07) State how the pilot is expected to act after initial visual contact during a visual manoeuvring (circling).
(08) Describe what the pilot is expected to do if visual reference is lost while circling to land from an instrument approach.
010 06 05 00 Holding procedures — ICAO Doc 8168, Volume I
010 06 05 01 Entry and holding
(01) Explain why deviations from the in-flight procedures of a holding established in accordance with ICAO Doc 8168 are dangerous.
(02) State that if for any reason a pilot is unable to conform to the procedures for normal conditions laid down for any particular holding pattern, this pilot should advise ATC as early as possible.
(03) Describe the shape and terminology associated with the holding pattern.
(04) State the bank angle and rate of turn to be used whilst flying in a holding pattern.
(05) Explain why a pilot in a holding pattern should attempt to maintain tracks and how this can be achieved.
(06) Describe where outbound timing begins in a holding pattern.
(07) State where the outbound leg in a holding terminates if the outbound leg is based on DME.
(08) Describe the three heading entry sectors for entries into a holding pattern.
(09) Describe the terms ‘parallel entry’, ‘offset entry’ and ‘direct entry’.
(10) Determine the correct entry procedure for a given holding pattern.
(11) State the still-air time for flying the outbound entry heading with or without DME.
(12) Describe what the pilot is expected to do when clearance is received specifying the time of departure from the holding point.
010 06 05 02 Obstacle clearance
(01) Describe the layout of the basic holding area, entry area and buffer area of a holding pattern.
(02) State which obstacle clearance is provided by a minimum permissible holding level referring to the holding area, the buffer area (general only) and over high terrain or in mountainous areas.
010 06 06 00 Altimeter-setting procedures — ICAO Doc 8168
010 06 06 01 Basic requirements and procedures
(01) Describe the two main objectives of altimeter settings.
(02) Define the terms ‘QNH’ and ‘QFE’.
(03) Describe the different terms for ALT or flight levels (FLs) respectively, which are the references during climb or descent to change the altimeter settings from QNH to 1013.2 hPa and vice versa.
(04) Define the term ‘flight level (FL)’.
(05) State where FL zero shall be located.
(06) State the interval by which consecutive FLs shall be separated.
(07) Describe how FLs are defined.
(08) Define the term ‘transition altitude (TA)’.
(09) State how TAs shall normally be specified.
(10) Explain how the HGT of the TA is calculated and expressed in practice.
(11) State where TAs shall be published.
(12) Define the term ‘transition level (TRL)’.
(13) State when the TRL is normally passed on to the aircraft.
(14) State how the vertical position of the aircraft shall be expressed at or below the TA and TRL.
(15) Define the term ‘transition layer’.
(16) Describe when the vertical position of an aircraft passing through the transition layer shall be expressed in terms of FLs and when in terms of ALT.
(17) State when the QNH altimeter setting shall be made available to departing aircraft.
(18) Explain when the vertical separation of an aircraft during en-route flight shall be assessed in terms of ALT and when in terms of FLs.
(19) Explain when, in air–ground communications during an en-route flight, the vertical position of an aircraft shall be expressed in terms of ALT and when in terms of FLs.
(20) Describe why QNH altimeter-setting reports should be provided from sufficient locations.
(21) State how a QNH altimeter setting shall be made available to aircraft approaching a controlled aerodrome (AD) for landing.
(22) State under which circumstances the vertical position of an aircraft above the TRL may be referenced in ALT.
010 06 06 02 Procedures for operators and pilots
(01) State on which setting at least one altimeter shall be set prior to take-off.
(02) State where during the climb the altimeter setting shall be changed from QNH to 1013.2 hPa.
(03) Describe when a pilot of an aircraft intending to land at an AD shall obtain the TRL.
(04) Describe when a pilot of an aircraft intending to land at an AD shall obtain the actual QNH altimeter setting.
(05) State where the altimeter settings shall be changed from 1013.2 hPa to QNH during descent for landing.
010 06 07 00 Parallel or near-parallel instrument RWYs — ICAO Doc 8168, Volume III
010 06 07 01 Simultaneous operation on parallel or near-parallel instrument RWYs
(01) Describe the difference between independent and dependent parallel approaches.
(02) Describe the following different operations:
— simultaneous instrument departures;
— segregated parallel approaches/departures;
— semi-mixed and mixed operations.
010 06 08 00 Secondary surveillance radar (transponder) operating procedures — ICAO Doc 8168
010 06 08 01 Operation of transponders
(01) State when and where the pilot shall operate the transponder.
(02) State the modes and codes that the pilot shall operate in the absence of any ATC directions or regional air navigation agreements.
(04) State when the pilot shall ‘SQUAWK IDENT’.
(05) State the transponder code to indicate:
— a state of emergency;
— a COM failure;
— unlawful interference.
(06) Describe the consequences of a transponder failure in flight.
(07) State the primary action of the pilot in the case of an unserviceable transponder before departure when no repair or replacement at the given AD is possible.
(08) State when the pilot shall operate Mode S.
010 06 08 02 Operation of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) equipment
(01) Describe the main reason for using ACAS.
010 06 09 00 REGULATION (EU) No 965/2012 ON AIR OPERATIONS
010 06 09 01 Regulation structure
(01) Describe the subject matter and scope of that Regulation.
(02) State that Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 covers all types of commercial and non-commercial operations.
010 06 09 02 Definitions (Annex I)
(01) Recall the definitions in the Regulation not already given in ICAO PAN-OPS.
010 07 00 00 AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES (ATS) AND AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (ATM)
010 07 01 00 ICAO Annex 11 — Air Traffic Services
010 07 01 03 Airspace
(02) Describe the various rules and services that apply to the various classes of airspace.
010 07 01 04 Air traffic control (ATC) services
(02) Name the ATS units providing ATC services (area control service, approach control service, aerodrome control service).
(03) Describe which unit(s) may be assigned with the task to provide specified services on the apron.
(04) State the purpose of clearances issued by an ATC unit.
(05) List the various (five possible) parts of an ATC clearance.
010 07 02 00 ICAO Doc 4444 — Air Traffic Management
010 07 02 01 Foreword (Scope and purpose)
(01) State which ATS units provide clearances that do, and do not, include the prevention of collision with terrain.
010 07 02 03 ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)
(01) Explain when and where ATFM services shall be implemented.
010 07 02 05 ATC clearances
(01) State which information the issue of an ATC clearance is based on.
(02) Describe what a PIC should do if an ATC clearance is not suitable.
(03) State who bears the responsibility for adhering to the applicable rules and regulations whilst flying under the control of an ATC unit.
(06) Explain what is meant by the expression ‘clearance limit’.
(07) Explain the meaning of the phrases ‘cleared via flight planned route’, ‘cleared via (designation) departure’ and ‘cleared via (designation) arrival’ in an ATC clearance.
(08) List which items of an ATC clearance shall always be read back by the flight crew.
010 07 02 06 Horizontal speed control instructions
(01) Explain the reason for speed control by ATC.
(02) Define the maximum speed changes that ATC may impose.
(03) State within what distance from the THR the PIC should not expect any kind of speed control.
010 07 02 07 Change from IFR to VFR flight
(01) Explain how the change from IFR to VFR can be initiated by the PIC.
(02) Describe the expected reaction of the appropriate ATC unit upon a request to change from IFR to VFR.
010 07 02 09 Altimeter-setting procedures
(01) Define the following terms:
— TRL;
— transition layer; and
— TA.
(02) Describe how the vertical position of an aircraft in the vicinity of an AD shall be expressed at or below the TA, at or above the TRL, and while climbing or descending through the transition layer.
(03) Describe when the HGT of an aircraft using QFE during an NDB approach is referred to the landing THR instead of the AD elevation.
(04) State in which margin altimeter settings provided to aircraft shall be rounded up or down.
(05) Describe the expression ‘lowest usable FL’.
(06) Determine how the vertical position of an aircraft on an en-route flight is expressed at or above the lowest usable FL and below the lowest usable FL.
(07) State who establishes the TRL to be used in the vicinity of an AD.
(08) Decide how and when a flight crew member shall be informed about the TRL.
(09) State whether or not the pilot can request TRL to be included in the approach clearance.
010 07 02 10 Position reporting
(01) Describe when position reports shall be made by an aircraft flying on routes defined by designated significant points.
(02) List the six items that are normally included in a voice position report.
(03) State the requirements for using a simplified position report with FL, next position (and time-over) and ensuing significant points omitted.
(04) State the item of a position report which must be forwarded on to ATC with the initial call after changing to a new frequency.
(05) Indicate the item of a position report which may be omitted if secondary surveillance radar (SSR) Mode C is used.
010 07 02 12 Separation methods and minima
(01) Explain the general provisions for the separation of controlled air traffic.
(02) Name the different kinds of separation used in aviation.
(03) State the difference between the type of separation provided within the various classes of airspace and the various types of flight.
(04) State who is responsible for the avoidance of collision with other aircraft when operating in VMC.
(05) Describe how vertical separation is obtained.
(06) State the required vertical separation minimum.
(07) Describe how the cruising levels of aircraft flying to the same destination and in the expected approach sequence are correlated with each other.
(08) Name the conditions that must be adhered to when two aircraft are cleared to maintain a specified vertical separation between them during climb or descent.
(09) State the two main methods for horizontal separation.
(10) Describe how lateral separation of aircraft at the same level may be obtained.
(11) Explain the term ‘geographical separation’.
(12) Describe track separation between aircraft using the same navigation aid or method.
(13) Describe the three basic means for the establishment of longitudinal separation.
(14) State the minimum standard horizontal radar separation in NM.
010 07 02 13 Separation in the vicinity of aerodromes (ADs)
(03) State the condition to enable ATC to initiate a visual approach for an IFR flight.
(04) State whether or not separation shall be provided by ATC between an aircraft executing a visual approach and other arriving or departing aircraft.
(05) State in which case, when the flight crew are not familiar with the instrument approach procedure being carried out, only the final approach track has to be given to them by ATC.
(06) Describe which FL should be assigned to an aircraft first arriving over a holding fix for landing.
(07) State which kinds of priority can be applied to aircraft for a landing.
(08) Describe the situation when a pilot of an aircraft in an approach sequence indicates their intention to hold for weather improvements.
(09) Explain the term ‘expected approach time’ and the procedures for its use.
(10) State the reasons which could probably lead to the decision to use another take-off or landing direction than the one into the wind.
(11) State the possible consequences for a PIC if the ‘RWY-in-use’ is not considered suitable for the operation involved.
010 07 02 14 Miscellaneous separation procedures
(01) State the minimum separation between departing and arriving aircraft.
(02) State the non-radar wake-turbulence longitudinal separation minima.
(03) Describe the consequences of a clearance to ‘maintain own separation’ while in VMC.
(04) Give a brief description of ‘essential traffic’ and ‘essential traffic information’.
(05) Describe the circumstances under which a reduction in separation minima may be allowed.
010 07 02 15 Arriving and departing aircraft
(01) List the elements of information which shall be transmitted to an aircraft as early as practicable if an approach for landing is intended.
(02) List the elements of information to be transmitted to an aircraft at the commencement of final approach.
(03) List the elements of information to be transmitted to an aircraft during final approach.
(05) State the sequence of priority between aircraft landing (or in the final stage of an approach to land) and aircraft intending to depart.
(06) State the significant changes in the meteorological conditions in the take-off or climb-out area that shall be transmitted without delay to a departing aircraft.
(07) State the significant changes that shall be transmitted as early as practicably possible to an arriving aircraft, particularly changes in the meteorological conditions.
010 07 02 16 Procedures for aerodrome (AD) control service
(01) Name the operational failure or irregularity of AD equipment which shall be reported by the TWR immediately.
(02) Explain that, after a given period of time, the TWR shall report to the area control centre (ACC) or flight information centre (FIC) if an aircraft does not land as expected.
(03) Describe the procedures to be observed by the TWR whenever VFR operations are suspended.
010 07 02 17 Radar services
(01) State the basic identification procedures used with radar.
(02) Define the term ‘PSR’.
(03) Describe the circumstances under which an aircraft provided with radar service should be informed of its position.
(04) List the possible forms of position information passed on to the aircraft by radar services.
(05) Describe the term ‘radar vectoring’.
(06) State the aims of radar vectoring as shown in ICAO Doc 4444.
(07) Describe how radar vectoring shall be achieved.
(08) Describe the information which shall be given to an aircraft when radar vectoring is terminated and the pilot is instructed to resume own navigation.
(09) Explain the procedures for the conduct of surveillance radar approaches (SRAs).
(10) Describe what kind of action (concerning the transponder) the pilot is expected to perform in case of emergency if they have previously been directed by ATC to operate the transponder on a specific code.
010 07 02 19 Procedures related to emergencies, communication (COM) failure and contingencies
(01) State the mode and code of SSR equipment a pilot might operate in a (general) state of emergency or (specifically) in case the aircraft is subject to unlawful interference.
(02) State the special rights an aircraft in a state of emergency can expect from ATC.
(03) Describe the expected action of aircraft after receiving a broadcast from ATS concerning the emergency descent of an aircraft.
(04) State how it can be ascertained, in case of a failure of two-way COM, whether the aircraft is able to receive transmissions from the ATS unit.
(05) State on which frequencies appropriate information, for an aircraft encountering two-way COM failure, shall be sent by ATS.
(06) State what is meant by the expressions ‘strayed aircraft’ and ‘unidentified aircraft’.
010 08 00 00 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICE (AIS)
010 08 02 00 Definitions of ICAO Annex 15
010 08 02 01 Definitions of ICAO Annex 15
(01) Recall the following definitions:
— aeronautical information circular (AIC), aeronautical information publication (AIP), AIP amendment, AIP supplement, aeronautical information regulation and control (AIRAC), danger area, aeronautical information management, international airport, international NOTAM office (NOF), manoeuvring area, movement area, NOTAM, pre-flight information bulletin (PIB), prohibited area, restricted area, SNOWTAM, ASHTAM.
010 08 04 00 Aeronautical information products and services
010 08 04 01 Aeronautical information publication (AIP)
(03) State the main parts of the AIP where the following information can be found:
— differences from the ICAO Standards, Recommended Practices and Procedures;
— location indicators, AIS, minimum flight ALT, meteorological information for aircraft in flight (VOLMET) service, SIGMET service;
— general rules and procedures (especially general rules, VFR, IFR, ALT-setting procedure, interception of civil aircraft, unlawful interference, air traffic incidents);
— ATS airspace (especially FIR, UIR, TMA);
— ATS routes (especially lower ATS routes, upper ATS routes, area navigation routes);
— AD data including aprons, taxiways (TWYs) and check locations/positions data;
— navigation warnings (especially prohibited, restricted and danger areas);
— aircraft instruments, equipment and flight documents;
— AD surface movement guidance and control system and markings;
— RWY physical characteristics, declared distances, approach (APP) and RWY lighting;
— AD radio navigation and landing aids;
— charts related to an AD;
— entry, transit and departure of aircraft, passengers, crew and cargo, and the significance of this information to flight crew.
010 08 04 02 Notices to airmen (NOTAMs)
(01) Describe how information shall be published which in principle would belong to NOTAMs but includes extensive text or graphics.
(02) Summarise the essential information which leads to the issue of a NOTAM.
(04) Explain how information regarding snow, ice and standing water on AD pavements shall be reported.
010 08 04 03 Aeronautical information regulation and control (AIRAC)
(01) List the circumstances under which the information concerned shall or should be distributed as an AIRAC.
010 08 04 05 Pre-flight and post-flight information/data
(02) Describe how a recapitulation of current NOTAM and other information of urgent character shall be made available to flight crew.
010 09 00 00 AERODROMES (ICAO Annex 14 and Regulation (EU) No 139/2014)
010 09 02 00 Aerodrome (AD) data
010 09 02 01 Aerodrome (AD) reference point
(01) Describe where the AD reference point shall be located and where it shall normally remain.
010 09 03 00 Physical characteristics
010 09 03 01 Runways (RWYs)
(02) Describe the general considerations concerning RWYs associated with a stopway (SWY) or clearway (CWY).
010 09 03 02 Runway (RWY) strips
(01) Explain the term ‘runway strip’.
010 09 03 03 Runway-end safety area
(01) Explain the term ‘runway-end safety area’.
010 09 03 04 Clearway (CWY)
(01) Explain the term ‘clearway’.
010 09 03 05 Stopway (SWY)
(01) Explain the term ‘stopway’.
010 09 03 07 Taxiways (TWYs)
(04) Describe where RWY holding positions shall be established.
010 09 04 00 Visual aids for navigation
010 09 04 01 Indicators and signalling devices
(01) Describe the wind-direction indicators with which ADs shall be equipped.
(03) Explain the capabilities of a signalling lamp.
(04) State which characteristics a signal area should have.
(05) Interpret all indications and signals that may be used in a signal area.
010 09 04 02 Markings
(01) Name the colours used for the various markings (RWY, TWY, aircraft stands, apron safety lines).
(02) State where a RWY designation marking shall be provided and describe the different layouts (excluding dimensions).
(03) Describe the application and general characteristics (excluding dimensions) of:
— RWY-centre-line markings;
— THR markings;
— touchdown-zone (TDZ) markings;
— RWY-side-stripe markings;
— TWY-centre-line markings;
— RWY holding position markings;
— intermediate holding position markings;
— aircraft-stand markings;
— apron safety lines;
— road holding position markings;
— mandatory instruction markings;
— information markings.
010 09 04 03 Lights
(01) Describe the mechanical safety considerations regarding elevated approach lights and elevated RWY, SWY and TWY lights.
(02) List the conditions for the installation of an aerodrome beacon (ABN) and describe its general characteristics.
(03) Describe the different kinds of operations for which a simple approach lighting system shall be used.
(04) Describe the basic installations of a simple approach lighting system including the dimensions and distances normally used.
(05) Describe the principle of a precision approach category I lighting system including information such as location and characteristics.
(06) Describe the principle of a precision approach category II and III lighting system including information such as location and characteristics, especially the inner 300 m of the system.
(07) Describe the wing bars of the precision approach path indicator (PAPI) and the abbreviated precision approach path indicator (APAPI). Interpret what the pilot will see during the approach using PAPI.
(09) Explain the application and characteristics (as applicable, but limited to colour, intensity, direction and whether fixed or flashing) of:
— RWY-edge lights;
— RWY-THR and wing-bar lights;
— RWY-end lights;
— RWY-centre-line lights;
— RWY-lead-in lights;
— RWY-TDZ lights;
— SWY lights;
— TWY-centre-line lights;
— TWY-edge lights;
— stop bars;
— intermediate holding position lights;
— RWY guard lights;
— road holding position lights.
(10) State the timescale within which aeronautical ground lights shall be made available to arriving aircraft.
010 09 04 04 Signs
(01) Explain which signs are the only ones on the movement area utilising red.
(02) List the provisions for illuminating signs.
(03) Name the kinds of signs which shall be included in mandatory instruction signs.
(04) Name the colours used for mandatory instruction signs.
(05) Describe by which sign a pattern ‘A’ RWY holding position (i.e. at an intersection of a TWY and a non-instrument, non-precision approach or take-off RWY) marking shall be supplemented.
(06) Describe by which sign a pattern ‘B’ RWY holding position (i.e. at an intersection of a TWY and a precision approach RWY) marking shall be supplemented.
(07) Describe the location of:
— a RWY designation sign at a TWY/RWY intersection;
— a ‘NO ENTRY’ sign;
— a RWY holding position sign.
(08) State which sign indicates that a taxiing aircraft is about to infringe an obstacle limitation surface or interfere with the operation of radio navigation aids (e.g. ILS/MLS critical/sensitive area).
(09) Describe the various possible inscriptions on RWY designation signs and on holding position signs.
(10) Describe the colours used in connection with information signs.
(11) Describe the possible inscriptions on information signs.
(12) Explain the application, location and characteristics of aircraft stand identification signs.
(13) Explain the application, location and characteristics of road holding position signs.
010 09 04 05 Markers
(01) Explain why markers located near a RWY or TWY shall be HGT limited.
(02) Explain the application and characteristics (excluding dimensions) of:
— unpaved RWY-edge markers;
— TWY-edge markers;
— TWY-centre-line markers;
— unpaved TWY-edge markers;
— boundary markers;
— SWY-edge markers.
010 09 08 00 Supplementary Guidance Material
010 09 08 03 Approach lighting systems
(01) Name the two main groups of approach lighting systems.
(02) Describe the two different versions of a simple approach lighting system.
(03) Describe the two different basic versions of precision approach lighting systems for CAT I.
(05) Describe how the arrangement of an approach lighting system and the location of the appropriate THR are interrelated.