Q1. Runway end lights shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed unidirectional lights showing red in the direction of the runwayExplanation:Runway End has two types of unidirectional lights RED and GREEN. REd in the direction of runway and Green in the direction of approach to the runway.Q2. High intensity obstacle lights should be:
Correct Answer is:Flashing whiteExplanation:High Intensity Obstacle lights should be illuminated with Flashing White lights. Low Intensity Obstacle Lights should be illuminated with Fixed Red Lights. Medium Intensity Obstacle Lights will be flashing White lights.Q3. The aerodrome category for rescue and fire fighting is based on:
Correct Answer is:The over-all length of the longest aeroplane normally using the aerodrome and is maximum fuselage widthExplanation:For Rescue and Fire Services Category for Aerodrome is based on Over All length of the longest aeroplane normally using the aerodrome and its maximum fuselage width.Q4. What colour are emergency vehicles painted that are used on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome?
Correct Answer is:A single conspicuous colour, preferably red or yellowish greenExplanation:Emergency Vehicles on maneuvering area are painted with preferably red or yellow greenish color security vehicles should have a flashing blue beacon.Q5. Runway threshold identification lights, when provided, should be:
Correct Answer is:Flashing whiteExplanation:Runway threshold Lights are flashing white lights with a flashing frequency between 60 to 120 per minute.Q6. The abbreviation PAPI stands for:
Correct Answer is:Precision Approach Path IndicatorExplanation:Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) When above the Approach- One unit nearest to runway as RED and Three unit farthest from Runway as White and if even more above the Approach Slope- All 4 units as WHITE. : ON or close to approach slope: 2 Unit Red and 2 Unit White When below the Approach slope- Three unit nearest to runway as RED and One Unit farthest from runway as WHITE and if even more below the approach all 4 units will be RED.Q7. Crash/Rescue (emergency) services provision is categorised according to physical characteristics of the type of aeroplane using the aerodrome. Upon what are the categories based?
Correct Answer is:Overall length and fuselage widthExplanation:For Rescue andf Fire Services Category for Aerodrome is based on Over All length of the longest aeroplane normally using the aerodrome and its maximum fuselage width.Q8. “Clearway” is defined rectangular area established to:
Correct Answer is:Permit aircraft to make a portion of its initial climb to a specific heightExplanation:Clearway: An area at the end of take-off run available and designated area over which an aircraft makes a portion of its initial climb, to a specified height. Stopway: A defined rectangular area at the end of take off run available prepared and designated as suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in case of a continued take-off.Q9. Runway edge lights expected in the case of a displaced threshold shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed lights showing variable whiteExplanation:In case of displaced threshold edge lights between the beginning of the runway surface and the displaced threshold will be split so as to show red up to the landing threshold whilst still showing white after that point.Q10. Taxiway centerline lights other than an exit taxiway shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed lights showing greenExplanation:Taxiway Edge Lights are fixed showing Blue color. Taxiway Centreline lights are of fixed Green ColorQ11. Which of the following systems describes an abbreviated precision approach path indicator:
Correct Answer is:A wing bar of 2 sharp transition multi-map units normally located on the left side of the runway unless it is physically impracticable to do soExplanation:Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) When above the Approach- One unit nearest to runway as RED and Three unit farthest from Runway as White and if even more above the Approach Slope- All 4 units as WHITE. : ON or close to approach slope: 2 Unit Red and 2 Unit White When below the Approach slope- Three unit nearest to runway as RED and One Unit farthest from runway as WHITE and if even more below the approach all 4 units will be RED.Q12. LFFZ is established around an aerodrome to
Correct Answer is:Protect aircraft from laser emittersExplanation:Laser Beam Free Flight Zone is a zone in which Laser Beam projection is not allowed nearby Aerodrome Area because it may create confusion with ground signals and may cause danger to aircraft.Q13. “ASDA” (Accelerate Stop Distance Available) is:
Correct Answer is:The length of the take-off run available plus the length of stopway (if stopway provided)Explanation:Accelerate Stop Distance Available: ASDA can be defined as length of Take-Off Run Available (TORA) also stopway length is also included in it.Q14. Which of the following is not a mandatory instruction sign:
Correct Answer is:Direction signExplanation:Mandatory Signs have Red background with White Inscription. Location Signs have Black background with Yellow Inscription. Direction Signs and Destination Signs both have Yellow background with Black Inscription.Q15. “Instrument runways” are the following runways intended for the operation of aircraft using instrument approach procedures:
Correct Answer is:Non precision approach runways, precision approach runways category I, II and IIIExplanation:An instrument runway is a runway that uses electronic and visual navigation aids for aircraft to use instrument approach procedures. There are several types of instrument runways, including: Non-precision approach runway
This runway uses visual aids and a nonvisual aid to provide directional guidance for a straight-in approach.
Precision approach runway, category I
This runway uses ILS and visual aids for operations down to 200 feet decision height and 800 m RVR.Q16. Low intensity obstacle lights on fixed objects shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed redExplanation:Obstacles above 150 m high should be lit by a steady RED Light at night (LOW INTENSITY) and flashing WHITE Light during day (HIGH INTENSITY)Q17. The number of stripes on each side of the centre line of a runway which has a width of 45 m is:
Correct Answer is:6Explanation:If number of stripes is 6 on each side then 12 strips will be there on bith sides then Width of Runway will be 45 m. 16 Strips (8 on each side) will have 60 m width.Q18. Taxiway markings and aircraft stand markings are:
Correct Answer is:YellowExplanation:Taxiway Markings and Aircraft stand Markings are Yellow in Color. Apron Safety Lines should be of different color from Aircraft Stand Markings.Q19. The “PAPI” shall consist of:
Correct Answer is:A wing bar of 4 sharp transition multi-lamp or paired units equally spacedExplanation:Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) When above the Approach- One unit nearest to runway as RED and Three unit farthest from Runway as White and if even more above the Approach Slope- All 4 units as WHITE. ON or close to approach slope:2 Unit Red and 2 Unit White When below the Approach- Three unit nearest to runway as RED and One Unit farthest from runway as WHITE and if even more below the approach all 4 units will be RED.Q20. What colour is an aerodrome beacon at a land aerodrome?
Correct Answer is:White or white/greenExplanation:Flashing White and Green or only GREEN given by MORSE Codes (CIVILIAN LAND AIRPORTS) Flashing White and Yellow for a WATER AIRPORT Flashing White, Yellow, and Green for a HELIPORT Two quick WHITE Flashes followed by a GREEN Flash identifies a MILITARY Airport.Q21. Taxiways edge lights shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed showing blueExplanation:Taxiway Edge Lights are fixed showing Blue color. Taxiway Centreline lights are of fixed Green ColorQ22. Aerodrome Operations Vehicles are considered to be
Correct Answer is:A possible source of FODExplanation:FOD stands for Foreign Object Debris means as an inanimate object within the movement area having no operational use and potentially be a hazard to all the Aircraft Operations.Q23. Wildlife hazard at aerodromes is caused due to the presence of
Correct Answer is:Birds and AnimalsExplanation:During take off and Landing the Bird strike or animal incursion is leading cause of aircraft incidents and accidents and it has been proven that birds tends to fly just before takeoff and final stages of landing.Q24. Runway threshold lights shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed unidirectional lights showing green in the direction of approach to the runwayExplanation:Runway End has two types of unidirectional lights RED and GREEN. RED the direction of runway and Green in the direction of approach to the runway.Q25. VASIS shall be provided to serve the approach to a runway
Correct Answer is:whether or not the runway is served by visual approach aids or by an non-visual aids, where turbo jet operations takes place.Explanation:Visual Approach Slope Indicator System VASIS shall be provided to serve approach to runway. It contains PAPi and APAPI.Q26. In the “PAPI” system the pilot during an approach will see the two units nearest the runway as red and the two units farthest from the runway a white when:
Correct Answer is:On or close to the approach slopeExplanation:Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) When above the Approach- One unit nearest to runway as RED and Three unit farthest from Runway as White and if even more above the Approach Slope- All 4 units as WHITE. When below the Approach- Three unit nearest to runway as RED and One Unit farthest from runway as WHITE and if even more below the approach all 4 units will be REDQ27. You see a board painted in white with letters in red on taxytrack edge. This board is a:
Correct Answer is:Mandatory instruction signExplanation:Mandatory Signs have Red background with White Inscription. Location Signs have Black background with Yellow Inscription. Direction Signs and Destination Signs both have Yellow background with Black Inscription.Q28. Taxiway centre line lights other than an exit taxiway shall be:
Correct Answer is:Fixed lights showing greenExplanation:Taxiway Centreline Lights are of Green Color and Taxiway Edge Lights is of Blue Color. Rapid Exit Taxiway lights are of Yellow Color.Q29. An aiming point marking shall be provided at
Correct Answer is:Each approach end of paved instrument runwayExplanation:Aiming Point have rectangular strip marking so that pilot can aim the nose of airplane in order to land within Touchdown Zone. It is provided at both side of instrument runway.Q30. How many red lights must a pilot see, whose aircraft, in final approach, is following a normal glide path defined by a PAPI?
Correct Answer is:2Explanation:Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) When above the Approach- One unit nearest to runway as RED and Three unit farthest from Runway as White and if even more above the Approach Slope- All 4 units as WHITE. : ON or close to approach slope: 2 Unit Red and 2 Unit White When below the Approach slope- Three unit nearest to runway as RED and One Unit farthest from runway as WHITE and if even more below the approach all 4 units will be RED.Q31. “TODA” take-off distance available is:
Correct Answer is:The length of the take-off run available plus the length of the clearway (if provided)Explanation:Take Off Distance Available (TODA):It can be defined as length of take off run available plus length of clearway.Q32. Identify the correct Taxiway Designator
Correct Answer is:Z 2Explanation:I 2 won’t be used as taxiway designator because the worde “I” will be mistakenly read as 1 so to remain out of confusion it won’t be used. X 1 won’t be used because “X” is used to signify that this portion of Runway or Taxiway is not in use and entry is prohibited.Q33. The runway edge lights shall be:
Correct Answer is:WhiteExplanation:Runway Edge Lights are of fixed White Lights.Q34. Where a parking bay is provided at an aerodrome suitable for the parking of an aircraft which is known of believed to be the subject of unlawful interference. What is the minimum distance that this parking bay needs to be separated form any other parking areas, buildings.
Correct Answer is:100 mExplanation:When it is believed that aeroplane is under situation of unlwaful interefernce or hijack situation then the parking of the plane need to be done 100 metre away from apron or parking bay called as isolated bay.Q35. Which of the following Annexes to the Chicago convention contains minimum specifications for the design of aerodromes?
Correct Answer is:Annex 14Explanation:Annexure 14 relates with Aerodromes and related specifications.Q36. Runway centre line lights shall be fixed lights showing variable… from the threshold to the point 900 m from the runway end, alternate… and variable… from 900 m to 300 m from runway end, and… from 300 m to the runway end:
Correct Answer is:White, red and white, redExplanation:Runway Centerline Lights are fixed lights showing Variable WHITE from the threshold to 900 m from runway end. Alternate RED and WHITE from 900 to 300 from Runway End and Complete RED from 300 m to Runway End.Q37. ARIWS is a system used for:
Correct Answer is:Warning a pilot about runway incursion in near real timeExplanation:ARIWS stands for Autonomous Runway Incursion Warning System . It provides Autonomous Detection of a potential incursion or occupancy of active runnway to flight crew and vehicle.Q38. When on or close to the approach slope, the wing bar of a PAPI shows:
Correct Answer is:Two red lights and two white lightsExplanation:Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) When above the Approach- One unit nearest to runway as RED and Three unit farthest from Runway as White and if even more above the Approach Slope- All 4 units as WHITE. ON or close to approach slope: 2 Unit Red and 2 Unit White When below the Approach slope- Three unit nearest to runway as RED and One Unit farthest from runway as WHITE and if even more below the approach all 4 units will be RED.Q39. Mandatory instructions signs on an aerodrome shall have the following colours:
Correct Answer is:White inscription a red backgroundExplanation:Mandatory Signs have Red background with White Inscription. Location Signs have Black background with Yellow Inscription. Direction Signs and Destination Signs both have Yellow background with Black Inscription.Q40. Regarding declared airfield distances the ASDA is:
Correct Answer is:The distance from the start of the take-off run to the end of the stopwayExplanation:ASDA is Accelerating Stop Distance Available. It starts from Take Off Run Available (TORA) till end of Stopway. Stopways is defines as Rectangular Area available at the end of TORA which is only used in case of rejected takeoff not for landing purpose.Q41. Aerodromes signs should be in the following configuration:
Correct Answer is:Information signs, yellow or black background with black or yellow inscriptionsExplanation:Mandatory Signs: Red Background with White Inscription. Location Signs: Black background with Yellow Inscription. Direction Signs: Yellow Background with Black Inscription.Q42. In the case of parallel runways, each runway designation number shall be supplemented:
Correct Answer is:By a letter- for example 2 parallel runways “L” and “R” for 3 “L”, “C” and “R”Explanation:In case of 2 parallel runways letters L and R are added with the Runway numbers such as Runway 21R and Runway 21L. In case of 3 parallel runways letters L,C, R are used. For eg 21R, 21C, 21 L as runways designator.Q43. What is the length of an approach lighting system of a precision-approach runway CAT II:
Correct Answer is:900 mExplanation:For a precision approach runway CAT-II the length of approach lighting should be 900m.Q44. Alternate yellow/green centre line lights of a taxiways indicate:
Correct Answer is:An ILS/MLS critical/sensitive areaExplanation:In an ILS/MLS Critical area have alternate Yellow and Green Lights showsQ45. What colour are apron safety line markings?
Correct Answer is:A contrasting colour from the taxiway markingsExplanation:Apron is a part of aerodrome where loading/ Unloading of passengers, cargo, refuelling is done.. Apron markings should be of Contrasting Color from Taxiway Markings and from Aircraft Stand marking in order to differentiate between them easliy. Apron Markings are of RED color in INDIA.Q46. When taxiing on a structure with white markings, you are rolling on a:
Correct Answer is:RunwayExplanation:If the markings are of white color then Airplane is rolling on Runway because Runway markings are of white color, Taxiway marking are of Yellow Color.Q47. Low intensity obstacle lights on mobile objects shall be:
Correct Answer is:Flashing blueExplanation:Low Intensity Obstacle Lights on mobile objects shall be of Flashing Blue Color.Q48. “A defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of take-off run available prepared as a suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-off’ is the definition for:
Correct Answer is:StopwayExplanation:Stopway: A defined rectangular area at the end of take-off run available (TORA) designated as suitable area in case of rejected or aborted takeoff. Width of stopways is same as of runway. All four sides of stopways have steady RED lights.Q49. How is paved pre-threshold area which is greater than 60 m in length but not suitable for any use by aircraft, marked?
Correct Answer is:By a white XExplanation:In case when any portion of Runway is not on use such as pre-threshold area will have a big WHITE X and in case of taxiway not in use will have a big Yellow X.Q50. The STOPWAY is a defined rectangular area on the ground at the end of take-off run available prepared as a suitable area where:
Correct Answer is:An aircraft can be stopped in the case of an abandoned take-offExplanation:Stopway: A defined rectangular area at the end of take off run available prepared and designated as suitable area in which an aircraft can be stopped in case of a continued take-offQ51. Which of the following describes a location sign?
Correct Answer is:Yellow writing on a black backgroundExplanation:Location Signs have Black background with Yellow Inscription. Direction Signs and Destination Signs both have Yellow background with Black Inscription. Mandatory Signs have Red background with White Inscription.Q52. The light shown by an “Aerodrome Identification Beacon” at a land aerodrome shall be:
Correct Answer is:Green colour identification given by Morse CodeExplanation:Green Color given by Morse Code at a land aerodrome.Q53. What is a “barrette”?
Correct Answer is:Three or more ground lights closely spaced together to appear as a bar of lightsExplanation:Barrette can be defined as set of three or more ground light closely spaced together to appear as a bar of lights.