HKCAD Air Law quiz (created by CP98)
HKCAD Air Law Quiz
Test your knowledge of air law regulations with our comprehensive HKCAD Air Law quiz. Designed for aviation professionals, this quiz covers key topics such as flight operations, regulations, and safety requirements specific to public transport flights.
Features of the quiz:
- 115 carefully crafted questions
- Multiple choice format
- Ideal for pilots, instructors, and aviation enthusiasts
You are operating a public transport flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Vancouver (YVR) with an additional pilot, (qualified as pilot in command). When is the designated pilot in command required to be at the controls?
At all times, while the aircraft is in flight.
During take-off and landing.
During the take-off, climb, descent and landing and half cruise duration.
During take-off, landing and in turbulent conditions.
As pilot in command of a public transport flight, when are you required to nominate an alternate aerodrome in your flight plan?
An alternate is required for all flights.
When you are required to conduct an instrument approach under IFR conditions at the destination.
When operating any Trans Oceanic flight.
When the cloud base at the destination is forecast to be below 1500 feet.
At the departure aerodrome, the cloud ceiling is below take-off minima, however the RVR is above take-off minima. You are:
Not permitted to take off.
Permitted to take off.
Permitted to take off, provided the take-off is monitored by a PAR (Precision Approach Radar).
Permitted to take off, if the forecast indicates the ceiling will be above minima if an emergency return to land will be within one hour of take-off.
Who is responsible to ensure that all pre-flight checks are carried out on a multi engine, public transport operation?
If the flight is a multi-crew operation, any of the designated pilots
The operator.
The operator's designated ground crew.
The pilot in command.
In Hong Kong, an aircraft shall not fly over, or within 3000 feet of any assembly in the open air of more than 1000 persons assembled for the purpose of witnessing or participating in the event. What exceptions exist to this rule?
If the aircraft is operating with the written permission of the Chief Executive.
If the aircraft is photographing the event for which, persons are assembled to witness, or participate.
If the aircraft is operating with the written permission of the CAD.
If the aircraft is passing over the event in the course of normal point to point navigation.
In a Hong Kong registered public transport aircraft carrying passengers, instructions at every exit shall be marked:
In English.
In English or Chinese.
In English, Chinese and an appropriate language depending on the final destination.
In English and Chinese.
You are the holder of a Commercial Pilot Licence, and are employed in a public transport operation. You have completed a certificate of test on 2 Jan 2011 and another certificate of test on 3rd May 2011. When is your certificate of test valid to?
2-11-2011
1-7-2011
1-2-2012
2-2-2012
To operate a Public Transport flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles, what crew and/or aids are required?
An additional pilot who can act as pilot in command.
A flight navigator.
Approved navigation equipment.
Only ICAO registered ground nav. Aids are to be used.
What certificate is required to be completed for a component change in a Hong Kong registered aircraft?
Certificate of Maintenance
Certificate of Compliance
Certificate of Maintenance review
Certificate of Release to Service
It is unlawful for any weapon or munitions of war to be carried on or be in the possession of any person on board an aircraft unless:
The weapon is carried in the personal hand baggage of that person and the weapon is unloaded
The particulars of the weapon have been furnished by the person to the operator
The weapon is unloaded and is carried in a part of the aircraft which is inaccessible to passengers
A sporting weapon may be carried as normal booked baggage
A Certificate of Maintenance Review is required to be valid
For twice the duration of flight
At the beginning of flight
For a period of 100 hours
For the duration of the flight
A hand held microphone may be used by the pilot or flight engineer in a public transport operation, only:
At and above FL150 in controlled airspace
Below FL150 in controlled airspace, and while taking off or landing
At any flight level but not during take-off and landing
At and below FL 150 in controlled airspace, and while taking off or landing
What is the distance from the start of the take-off run to the point where the runway is no longer guaranteed to hold the aircraft weight?
TORA
TODA
EMDA
LDA
As the captain of a public transport flight, for flight planning purposes, you require:
Current reports and forecasts
Current forecast only
Current reports only
The flight may proceed if a forecast is obtained within the first 30 minutes of the flight.
What aircraft are required to have an anti-collision light?
All aircraft below 5,700 KG.
All aircraft registered in Hong Kong.
Only aircraft above 5,700 KG.
Only Hong Kong registered aircraft above 5,700 KG.
A Certificate of Release to Service may be issued by the holder of an ATPL provided that:
It is in relation to the adjustment, compensation and repair of a direct reading magnetic compass only.
It is in relation to the adjustment, compensation and repair of a direct reading or remote reading magnetic compass only.
It is in relation to the repair of a direct reading magnetic compass only.
It is in relation to the correction, adjustment and repair after a compass swing of a direct reading magnetic compass only.
A report in accordance with a mandatory occurrence report (MOR) must be submitted:
Within 96 hours
Within 48 hours
Within 24 hours
As soon as possible, after the occurrence
What simulator details must be entered in a pilots personal flying log book?
All simulator details that were flown must be recorded.
Simulator details are not required to be recorded.
Simulator flight tests details must be recorded.
Only those simulator details supervised/flown with a pilot having an Instructor rating.
Two A/c are converging and on a collision course at night. Aircraft "A" observes the green Nav. Light of aircraft "B". Which one of these aircraft has right of way?
Aircraft "A' has the right of way
Neither aircraft have the right of way, and both must alter course
Aircraft "B" has the right of way
As aircraft "A" has observed the nav. Light first, aircraft "R must immediately alter course to the right to avoid a collision
Two weeks prior to the expiry of your aeroplane rating, you carry out a renewal flight test. However you fail a part of the flight test. You are:
Considered unrated until you have been retest and passed
Still rated until your original expiry date
Still rated provided thirteen months has not elapsed since the first rating test
Considered rated, but unrated for that portion that requires retesting
A public transport aeroplane is operating from an aerodrome "Alpha" to aerodrome "Bravo" under the Instrument Flight Rules. The weather at "Alpha" has a cloud ceiling at the minima specified for take-off and "Bravo" forecast weather indicates that the commander could expect IFR conditions on arrival. Which of the following are permissible options for the commander?
The aeroplane is not permitted to take off until the cloud ceiling is above the specified take-off minima.
The aeroplane may take off from "Alpha" but must nominate a suitable alternate aerodrome for "Bravo" prior to take-off.
The aeroplane may take off from "Alpha" but may not descend below the relevant DH at "Bravo".
The aeroplane may take off from "Alpha" but may not descend below 1000 feet, unless there are visual references on the approach at "Bravo".
Your destination and alternate are forecast to be below RVR minima at the time of your arrival:
You may depart with additional holding fuel.
You are not permitted to depart.
You may depart with a special clearance from ATC.
You may depart, provided the alternate aerodrome will be above RVR at the time of landing.
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Aircraft under tow and all other vehicles will give way to an aircraft that is taxiing.
All aircraft, whether being towed or not, and all vehicles must give way to aircraft taking off or landing.
Aircraft under tow have the right of way over aircraft on the manoeuvring area.
An aircraft under tow has right of way over vehicles on the manoeuvring area.
What times are required to be entered in the technical log?
Chocks on to chocks off.
Take-off to landing.
Movement under own power on departure to chocks on.
Engine start time prior to departure to engine switch off time after landing.
You are on an ILS approach and descending through 1500 feet on QFE, when you are advised that the cloud ceiling has dropped down to 200 feet and the RVR is just on minima. You should:
Continue the approach down to MDA/DA.
Continue the approach down to 1000 feet and then carry out a missed approach.
Continue the approach down to 1000 feet and then carry out a missed approach if there are no visual references
Anticipate the RVR and commence a missed approach by 1000 feet.
In public transport operations in an Airbus A330, the duties of the commander include that he/she takes all reasonable steps to ensure that:
During take-off and landing or in turbulence that all passengers are warned to take their seats.
All baggage in the passenger cabin is stowed under the passenger's seat at all times.
During take-off and landing that all cabin crew members are secured in their seats in the passenger compartment in such a manner as to permit ready assistance to passengers.
In turbulence conditions, all passengers are warned to take their seats and cabin crew are required to visually confirm the lap straps are secured.
A person shall not, when acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft or being carried in any aircraft for the purpose of so acting
Have consumed any psychoactive substances within the previous 10 hours.
Be under the influence of psychoactive substances to such an extent as to impair his/her capacity to act.
Have consumed any psychoactive substances within the previous 8 hours.
Have consumed any alcohol or drug within the previous 12 hours.
The regulations governing pilots, flight engineers' and cabin attendants' flight time limitations can be found in:
The Hong Kong flight time Regulations.
The Air Navigation (Hong Kong) Order 1995.
The Operations Manual.
The Hong Kong AIC (Aeronautical Information Circular).
On a public transport flight carrying 245 passengers from Hong Kong (HKG) to Bahrain (BAH) in an aeroplane with 325 seats. What is the minimum number of cabin attendants required:
9 cabin attendants.
8 cabin attendants.
7 cabin attendants.
5 cabin attendants.
An aircraft flying under VFR conditions outside controlled airspace, must comply with which one of the following conditions?
If flying below 3000 FT AMSL, the minimum visibility is not less than 1500 m.
If flying below 3000 FT AMSL at a speed which according to its air speed indicator is 140 kt or less and remains clear of cloud and in a flight visibility of at least 1500 m?
If flying at or below 3000 FT AMSL at a speed which according to its air speed indicator is 140 kt or less and remains clear of cloud and in a flight visibility of at least 1500 m
While flying at and below 10000 FT, an aircraft must remain at least 1500 m horizontally and 1000 FT vertically from cloud with a minimum visibility of not less than 5000 m
While operating a "Combi," aircraft (cargo and passengers) on a public transport flight, as pilot in command, are you permitted to:
Block an exit with cargo, if it is not required for use by passengers.
Block an exit with cargo, if it is not required for use by passengers, provided it is in accordance with the operations manual.
Block an exit with consumable items, provided the items are consumed prior to descent and the exit will be unblocked on arrival at the destination.
Block an exit with light freight which can easily be removed to unblock the exit in an emergency
For the purpose of calculating the total weight of an aircraft, the respective total weights of the passengers and crew entered in the load sheet, shall be computed from the actual weight of each person. An exception to this rule is that standard weights may be used for:
Aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 5700 kg or which have a total seating capacity of 12 or more persons.
Aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised of 5700 kg or more, which have a total seating capacity of more than 12 persons.
Aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised which does not exceed 5700 kg or which have a total seating capacity of less than 12 persons.
Passengers and hold baggage only, in aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 5700 kg or which have a total seating capacity of 12 persons or more.
When flying over the sea, you are required to fly no closer or
Within 500 FT of any passing ship.
Within 1500 FT of an oil rig.
Within 500 FT of any regatta.
Within 1500 FT horizontally or 3000 FT over any regatta
An aircraft lands at aerodrome" A" and requires replacement of a particular part to maintain the aircraft serviceable. As a "Certificate of Release to Service" cannot be obtained at aerodrome "A", the pilot in command flies to aerodrome "B", where he is able to obtain the required certificate. Under the circumstances, the pilot in command is required to:
Inform the aerodrome authority at "A" of his intension to fly to "B"
Give written particulars of the flight to the Chief Executive at Hong Kong as soon as possible.
Give written particulars of the flight to the Chief Executive at Hong Kong within 7 days.
Give written particulars of the flight to the Chief Executive at Hong Kong within 10 days with reasons for making the flight to "B"
A pilot holding a current licence, has an accident while on leave and suffers an injury, rendering him/her temporarily unfit to fly. Under the circumstances, the pilot is required to:
Inform the Chief Executive after 19 days have elapsed.
Inform the Chief Executive as soon as possible.
Inform the Chief Executive after 20 days have elapsed.
Inform the Chief Executive within 20 days of the injury.
An aircraft has 6 main exit/entry doors. Before this aircraft commences a flight, how many doors are permitted to be unserviceable?
Only one door, however the position and number of passengers must be adjusted before the aircraft is despatched.
Two doors may be inoperative, however the position and number of passengers must be adjusted before the aircraft is despatched.
Any number of doors may be inoperative, however the position and number of passengers must be adjusted accordingly before the aircraft is despatched.
A public transport aircraft may not be dispatched with passengers on board unless all the exits/entry doors are serviceable.
You hold a current Airline Transport Pilot licence. To sign a "certificate of release to service" in a technical log, what type of rectification are you permitted to carry out?
The adjustment, repair and compensation of a direct reading magnetic compass.
The adjustment and repair of a direct reading magnetic compass.
The repair and compensation of a direct reading magnetic compass.
The repair of a direct reading magnetic compass.
It is a requirement for Public transport aircraft, registered in Hong Kong, that each flight crew member has access to a copy of the Operations Manual relevant to his duties on a flight. This article does not apply to:
Flights in aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised which does not exceed 2730 kg used solely for flights not intended to exceed 60 minutes for training purposes.
Flights in aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised exceeding 2730 kg used solely for flights not intended to exceed 60 minutes, intended to begin and end at the same aerodrome.
Flights in aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised which does not exceed 2730 kg used solely for flights not intended to exceed 60 minutes.
Flights in aircraft with a maximum total weight authorised which does not exceed 5700 kg used solely for flights not intended to exceed 60 minutes for training purposes.
As the holder of a Hong Kong pilot licence, you are required to carry your flight crew licences:
On any flight while operating a Hong Kong registered aircraft
On any flight for the purpose of external public transport operation on a Hong Kong registered aircraft.
On any flight for the purpose of public transport operation on a Hong Kong registered aircraft.
On any flight beginning and ending at a Hong Kong aerodrome and remains within the Hong Kong FIR.
An aircraft flying within Hong Kong and in sight of the ground and following a linear feature like a road or railway line, shall:
Keep to the left of the linear feature.
Keep to the right of the linear feature.
Fly over the linear feature.
Remain well clear of the linear feature.
You are the pilot in command of a public transport aircraft and operating with the minimum number of cabin crew. One of the cabin attendants requests to observe the approach and landing from the observers seat on the flight deck. The request:
May be granted if the first/business class seats are vacant.
Should not be granted as this could set a president for other cabin crew.
Has to be turned down as the cabin crew are required to be secure in their seats in the passenger compartment for take-off and landing.
Could be granted for take-off but not for landing.
In relation to a city, town or settlement, a 'congested area' is defined as:
Any built up area.
Any built up area which is substantially used for residential, industrial, commercial or recreational purposes.
Any area used for recreational purposes where there is a gathering of 1000 people or more gathered for the purpose of witnessing or participating in an event.
Any built up area which is substantially used for residential, industrial or commercial purposes but not recreational purposes.
A Certificate of Airworthiness will cease to be in force:
Until the completion of a mandatory inspection or any modification to ensure aircraft remains airworthy.
Upon the expiration of the period of validity in elapsed time or flying time, whichever may come earlier.
Until the rectification of any defect which has been entered in the technical log.
If the Maintenance Review is not carried in the aircraft.
The certificate of Airworthiness of an aircraft shows the category as "Transport category (passenger)". What type of operation may this aircraft conduct?
Any type of operation.
Any type of operation other than public transport of cargo.
Any type of operation other than aerial work.
Any type of operation other than private.
Your company holds a permit that permits the carriage of dangerous goods in the aircraft. Will the holding of such a permit allow the aircraft to carry any type of munitions of war?
Yes, provided they are carried in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Good Regulations.
Yes, provided the Chief Executive's written permission is obtained.
An exemption from the CAD would be required.
It will depend on the type of munitions carried.
Under the ANO HK, when can a pilot without an instructor's rating, give flying instruction?
The minimum requirement is an "assistant flying instructors" rating.
When giving type conversion on a multi engine aircraft to a qualified pilot.
When giving type conversion but only in a simulator.
An ATPL holder may give any type of flying instruction to anyone.
When are seat belts required to be used by pilots?
At all times when at the controls, and in addition, a shoulder harness during take-off and landing.
At all times when at the controls, and in addition, a shoulder harness when operating below flight level 150 in controlled airspace.
At all times when at the controls while in controlled airspace.
A shoulder harness is to be used at all times while at the controls.
While on a public transport flight, is a person required to obey a command given to him/her by the aircraft's pilot in command?
Yes, if the command is deemed or held to be reasonable by the pilot in command.
Yes, if it is a lawful command and given for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft or navigation.
Only the crew need obey, there is no legal requirement for passengers to obey.
Crew and passengers are required to obey all requests and not a command.
Your company is a public transport undertaking. You are part of the flight crew for a positioning flight with no passengers or freight. What is the position with regard to the company's policy on duty time limitation with respect to its flight crew members?
The policy will not apply to this flight as it is not a public transport or an aerial work operation.
The flight and duty time limitations will apply irrespective of the type of operation.
The policy will only apply to a public transport flight.
The flight and duty time limitations will apply irrespective of the type of operation, except any type of private flight.
May an aircraft fly without a "Certificate of Maintenance Review"?
No, all aircraft are required to operate with a valid "Certificate of Maintenance Review".
No, only Hong Kong registered aircraft are required to operate with a valid "Certificate of Maintenance Review".
Yes, but not for purpose of public transport, or aerial work operations.
Yes, but only to fly to a place at which such a Certificate can be issued.
At an intermediate stop, it is discovered that one of the exit doors has become in operative and it is not practicable to get it repaired. The Operations Manual allows the flight to continue to base with the current passenger load. Before the aircraft gets airborne, the pilot must ensure that the door:
Is locked and secured, the words "Exit" or "Emergency Exit" are covered and the exit is marked by a white disc, 23 cm in diameter and a horizontal red bar with the words " No Exit" in white letters.
Is locked and secured, the words "Exit" or "Emergency Exit" are covered and the exit is marked by a red disc, 23 cm in diameter and a diagonal white bar with the words " No Exit" in red letters.
Is locked and secured, the words "Exit" or "Emergency Exit" are covered and the exit is marked by a white disc, 23 cm in diameter and a diagonal red bar with the words " No Exit" in white letters.
Is locked and secured, the words "Exit" or "Emergency Exit" are covered and the exit is marked by a red disc, 23 cm in diameter and a horizontal whitebar with the words " No Exit" in red letters.
With reference to the pre-flight checks on a Hong Kong registered public transport aircraft. Who is responsible to ensure that these checks have been carried out?
The pilot in command is responsible to ensure that all checks have been complied with by each crew member, as per the ops manual.
The operator is responsible to ensure that all checks have been complied with by each crew member, as per the ops manual.
The regulator is to ensure that the pilot in command has nominated a crew member to ensure that all checks have been complied with, as per the ops manual.
If a flight engineer is carried, then he is responsible to ensure all external checks are carried out, if not carried, then the pilot in command is responsible.
A HK registered Boeing 777 suffers damage to an exit door at an aerodrome where it is not practicable for the door to be repaired or replaced. The number of passengers and seating arrangements permit the aircraft to depart with this exit unserviceable. What other measures should the commander ensure are taken?
The exit should be marked "No exit" in white lettering on a red bar 23 cm across, the door should be locked and the EXIT sign should be covered.
The exit should be locked and marked by a red disc at least 23 cm in diameter with a horizontal white bar across it bearing the words "No exit" in red lettering and the EXIT sign should be covered.
The exit should be marked by a red disc at least 23 cm in diameter with a white bar across it bearing the words "No exit" in red lettering and the EXIT sign should be covered.
The exit should be locked and marked by a white disc at least 23 cm in diameter with a horizontal red bar across it bearing the words "No exit" in white lettering and the EXIT sign should be covered.
The privileges of the Flight Radiotelephony Operations Restricted Licence are that the holder of the licence shall be entitled to operate radiotelephony apparatus of any aircraft provided:
He/she is under the supervision of a person who is the holder of a flight radiotelephony operator's licence.
The stability of the frequency radiated by the transmitter is maintained automatically but shall not be entitled to operate the transmitter or to adjust the frequency except by the use of external switching devices
The stability of the frequency interrogated by the receiver is maintained automatically but shall not be entitled to adjust the frequency, except by the use of external switching devices.
The stability of the frequency radiated by the transmitter is maintained automatically and the licence holder may operate the transmitter or adjust the frequency by external switching devices only.
When would a Certificate of Airworthiness cease to be in force
If the aircraft has had an accident and has sustained some damage
If the aircraft has been overhauled, repaired or modified, otherwise than in a manner approved by the Chief Executive.
When a component of the aircraft (as required by the C of A) requires repair
If the "technical log" is not carried in the aircraft
In a public transport operation in an aircraft with a maximum take-off weight in excess of 5700 KG, the total weight of passengers and crew over 12 years of age, may be calculated at an average of
85 KG for a male and 65 KG for a female
83 KG for a male and 70 KG for a female
78 KG for a male and 60 KG for a female
75 KG for a male and 65 KG for a female
Would it be unlawful to smoke in an aircraft, if the pilot in command of a passenger carrying public transport aircraft, intentionally switched off the "No Smoking " sign in flight
No, it will not be unlawful, it will only be unlawful to smoke in a Hong Kong registered aircraft when a "No Smoking" sign is exhibited.
Yes, unless the pilot in command made an announcement that you were permitted to smoke
No, it would not be unlawful, however you would be expected to clarify whether the sign was extinguished unintentionally.
Yes, it would be unlawful if the particular flight (as per your ticket) was a non smoking flight.
A Boeing 747 and an Airbus 340 are on the same airway to the same destination, and both at FL 350. Initially, the B 747 took off half an hour after the Airbus. After a few hours in the air, the sun has gone down, the 747 pilot observes a red flashing light and a steady green light. This is an indication that
The 747 will be overtaking, and must alter heading to the right
The 747 will be overtaking, and must alter heading to the left
The 747 is not considered to be overtaking, and may continue on its heading
The 747 will be overtaking, and must either climb, descend or alter heading to stay clear of the other aircraft
You hold a Boeing 747 aircraft rating and have carried out two certificate of tests, one on 12.11.2009 and another test on 12.04.2010. Your certificate of test for your instrument rating was completed on 13.11.2009. What is the last date you may operate as a flight crew on a public transport flight.
11.10.2010
11.12.2010
12.12.2010
12.05.2010
Your aircraft has had a defect entry on the previous flight. You are the next person to operate the aircraft. Where will you locate/find the "Certificate of Release to Service"
In a prominent place on the "certificate of Maintenance Review'
In a prominent place on the "certificate of Airworthiness"
In a prominent place on the "Maintenance Release "
In a prominent place on the "technical log"
You have just completed a multi sector schedule flight, and there are no defects to report. In recording your flight details in the Technical Log, you are required to
Record the take-off and landing time, leave the defects block blank, and sign the log.
Record the "off- blocks" and "on-blocks" times, leave the defects block blank, and sign the log.
Record the "off- blocks" and "on-blocks" times, enter "nil defects" in the defects block, and sign the log.
Record the take-off and landing time, enter 'nil defects' in the defects block, and sign the log.
As an operational flight crew in a public transport operation, you are required to ensure that the operator has
Up to date information of all your flight times for the period of one year before you commence a flight
Up to date information of all your duty times for the period of 28 days before you commence a flight
Up to date information of all your flight times for the period of 28 days before you commence a flight
Up to date information of all your duty times for the period of 1 month before you commence a flight
A passenger arrives at the check-in counter and requests to carry his/her sporting rifle, on the flight. Under the circumstances
The specific written permission of the Chief Executive is necessary before the rifle may be carried
The specific written permission of the CEO of the operator is required before the rifle may be carried
Written permission is not required, as long as the operator has no objection, the pilot is informed of the munition of war, it is unloaded and carried in the cargo compartment.
Written permission is not required, as long as the operator has no objection, the pilot is informed of the sporting rifle, it is unloaded and carried in the cargo compartment.
A public transport flight must be loaded under the supervision of a person with written instructions from the operator. There after the load sheet must
Checked and signed by the pilot in command, one copy carried in the aircraft and the operator is to retain two copies on the ground for a period of not less than two years
Checked and signed by the pilot in command, one copy carried in the aircraft and the operator is to retain one copy on the ground for a period of not less than two years
Checked and signed by the pilot in command, one copy carried in the aircraft and the operator is to retain one copy on the ground for a period of not less than six months
Checked and signed by the pilot in command, one copy carried in the aircraft and the operator is to retain one copy on the ground for a period of not less than 12 months
The legal requirement regarding the consumption of alcohol and psychoactive substances by crew of any aircraft, is that
Cabin and flight crew are not to be under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances to an extent that may jeopardise the safety or impair their capacity to so act
Cabin and flight crew are not to partake or consume any alcoholic or psychoactive substances a minimum of 12 hours prior the departure of the flight
Cabin and flight substance crew are not to be under the influence and not consume any psychoactive substance for at least 8 hours prior to reporting for duty for a flight
Cabin and flight crew are not to partake or consume any alcoholic or psychoactive substances a minimum of 12 hours prior to reporting for duty.
From a fatigue point of view, a flight crew member must not commence a flight if
At the end of the flight, the total of all his previous flying in the last month in a public transport operation, exceeds 100 hours.
At the end of the flight, the total of all his previous flying in the previous 28 days, exceeds 100 hours.
At the end of the flight, the total of all his flying in the previous 28 days in public transport operations, exceeds 100 hours.
At the end of the flight, the total of all his previous flying in the previous 12 months, exceeds 900 hours.
While loading passenger on an aircraft with a max. take-off weight in excess of 5700 KG, the supervising officer observes a passenger well over the standard weight, and therefore has the passenger weighed. How is this be entered in the load sheet
All passengers will have to be weighed, and the actual weights are to be entered in the load sheet.
If the particular passenger is weighed, the actual weight is to be entered, while the standard weight of the rest of the passengers may be entered in the load sheet.
If the passenger's actual weight is greater than the standard weight, it must be entered in the load sheet, along with the standard weight of the rest of the passengers.
The particular passenger's actual weight is to entered, while the standard weight of the rest of the passengers may be entered in the load sheet.
The weights entered in the load sheet is at the discretion of the load master
An aircraft is to carry out a public transport flight from Hong Kong to Sydney. As pilot in command, you are required to carry certain documents. What extra document is required for this flight
Certificate of Airworthiness
Certificate of Registration
Certificate of Maintenance Review
The licences of the flight crew
On completion of a flight you are to enter the flight times in the personal flying log book. The times to be entered are
Time at Start of take-off to end of landing
Off blocks time to on blocks time
The time the aircraft first moves under its own power until it comes to rest after landing
Time at Start of take-off to end of landing plus an additional standard number of minutes as per the Ops Manual, for start up and taxi
The definition of cloud ceiling in relation to an aerodrome, is
The vertical distance above the aerodrome elevation to the lowest layer of cloud
The vertical distance above the aerodrome elevation to the lowest layer of cloud covering at least half the sky
The vertical distance above the aerodrome elevation to the lowest layer of cloud covering 4 octas or more as viewed from the aerodrome
The vertical distance above the aerodrome elevation to the lowest part of any cloud visible from the aerodrome and obscures more than half the sky.
A load sheet must be prepared for
All aircraft greater than 5700 KG, operating under a public transport AOC
All public transport aircraft, except aircraft not exceeding 1150 KG and carrying out a flight of 60 minutes or less
All public transport aircraft, except aircraft not exceeding 2730 KG and carrying out a flight of 60 minutes or less that begins and ends at the same aerodrome.
All aircraft operating under a public transport AOC (air operators certificate)
The privileges of having an Instrument rating, entitles you to
Act as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aircraft while operating in controlled air space under Instrument flying rules
Operate at night while acting as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aircraft in controlled air space
Act as pilot in command or co-pilot of a public transport service under instrument flight rules
Act as pilot in command or co-pilot of an aircraft day or night, while operating in controlled air space.
You hold an aircraft rating on a Boeing 747 and have completed two certificates of test, one on 10.7.09 and the other on 1.4.09. Your last instrument rating test was dated 2.5.09. What is the latest date you are legally permitted to operate a flight on this type
30.9.10
1.6.10
9.1.10
1.11.10
The flight you are operating has a seating capacity of 300 and requires a minimum of 6 cabin crew. However on this particular flight the company has put on an extra 4 flight attendants. With reference to flight time limitations in the ops manual, which one of the following statements would you consider correct.
The flight time limits apply to the flight crew and the 6 legal cabin crew
The flight time limits apply only to the flight crew.
The flight time limits apply to the flight crew and all 10 cabin crew
The flight time limits will apply to the flight crew and the 10 cabin crew only if it is a schedule flight
The anti-collision light has failed on the aircraft of which you are the commander. Under what conditions (if any) may you continue the flight if it is impracticable for the light to be repaired at your location?
By night, if the appropriate ATC unit gives permission for the flight to continue.
By night, the aircraft must land at the nearest authorised aerodrome and get the light repaired before continuing the flight.
By night, if in the opinion of the aircraft commander, it is safe to do so.
By day, only if the appropriate ATC unit gives permission for the flight to continue.
A HK registered B747 has landed at Burdikistan due to pressurization problems. A qualified LAME employed by Suspect Airways has replaced the Cabin Pressure Controller and states that the aircraft is now fully serviceable. The LAME is not an approved signatory under Article 8 (7) b of AN(HK)O's. What action should the commander now take?
Continue the flight but only to the nearest place where a Certificate of Release to Service can be issued, considering flight safety and any hazards to the liberty or health of persons on board and submit a written report within 10 days.
Continue the flight to the next scheduled destination and arrange for a Certificate of Release to Service can be issued, considering flight safety and any hazards to the liberty or health of persons on board and submit a written report within 10 days.
Remain on the ground at Burdikistan and await the arrival of a LAME who has approval, under Article 8, to sign the Certificate of Release to Service and submit a report within 10 days.
If the pilot in command is satisfied with the work, he may sign the Maintenance Log and continue the flight to the destination and submit a written report to the Chief Executive within 10 days
The holder of an ATPL passes a certificate of test on 2 January 2003. She then passes another certificate of test on 3 May 2003. To what date is the certificate of test valid:
01/07/03
02/11/03
01/01/04
01/02/04
The holder of a Commercial Pilots Licence (HK) suffers illness which renders him temporarily unfit to perform the fun
On the 21st day that the illness renders him unfit
On the 20th day that the illness renders him unfit
Immediately, if he is aware that the illness will last more than 20 days
Immediately, regardless of the seriousness of the illness
The holder of an HK ATPL has the following aggregate flight times for the previous 27 days: A330 (public transport) : 87 hours TB 10 (MTOW 1150 kg (Private)): 6 hours. The pilot may, on day 28, undertake which of the following flights and maximum hours?
A public transport, or an aerial work flight not exceeding 13 hours.
A public transport flight not exceeding 7 hours.
An aerial work flight not exceeding 7 hours.
A private flight in a TBIO not exceeding 7 hours.
"Night" is defined as:
The time between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise, sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.
The time between when the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon after sunset until when the sun is 12 degrees below the horizon before sunrise, sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.
The time between when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon after sunset, until when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon before sunrise, sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.
The time between 20 minutes after sunset and 20 minutes before sunrise, sunset and sunrise being determined at surface level.
The reporting requirement for the above MOR is that the report shall be submitted to the Chief Executive in writing:
Within 96 hours of the information coming into the possession of the person reporting.
Within 96 hours of the incident which the person is reporting.
Within 96 hours of the completion of the flight on which the incident occurred.
Within 96 hours of the completion of the flight.
HK registered aeroplane, engaged in Public transport, is flying in HK controlled airspace passing FL 140 on descent. What are the restrictions relating to the use of hand-held microphones in this case?
May not be used by any crew member.
May not be used by the pilot or flight engineer for radio communications but may be used for intercommunications.
May not be used by a pilot or flight engineer for either radio communications or intercommunications.
May only be used by the flight engineer for intercommunication in the cockpit
The pilot and flight engineer (if carried) are not permitted to use a hand held microphone in a public transport operation
When the aircraft is operating in controlled air space and when taking off or landing
When the aircraft is operating above flight level 150, in controlled air space and when taking off and landing
When the aircraft is operating at and below flight level 150, in controlled air space and when taking off and landing
When the aircraft is operating below flight level 150, in controlled air space and when taking off and landing
The pilot in command of a public transport operation, carrying out a multi sector consecutive flight from the same aerodrome, on the same day, observes a minor defect on one of the sectors. He/she is required to enter the defect in the technical log
After landing, at the end of the last consecutive flight
After landing at the home base, at the end of the last consecutive flight
At the end of the particular sector, when the defect was initially observed
If, in the opinion of the pilot in command, the defect is only minor, it may be verbally discussed with the ground crew at the end of the final sector
The Chief Inspector of Accidents is responsible for the investigation of
All aircraft within the Hong Kong FIR
Only Hong Kong registered civil aircraft operating any where in the world
Any civil registered aircraft operating within the Hong Kong airspace and all civil registered Hong Kong aircraft operating elsewhere
All aircraft within the Hong Kong FIR and any Hong Kong registered aircraft operating elsewhere
A night rated pilot holds a valid commercial licence which does not include an instrument rating. This licence entitles the pilot to fly as pilot in command of an aircraft of a type specified in part 1 of the aircraft rating included in the licence when the aeroplane is engaged on which of the following flights?
Any scheduled journey, provided he/she has carried out at least 5 take-offs and landings at night.
At night, provided the pilot has in the preceding 13 months carried out as pilot in command not less than 5 take-offs and 5 landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun was not less than 12 degrees below the horizon.
A flight made for the purpose of public transport provided the aeroplane is certified for single pilot operations.
A schedule flight carrying cargo only, day or night, provided the pilot has in the preceding 13 months carried out as pilot in command not less than 5 takeoffs and 5 landings at a time when the depression of the centre of the sun was not less than 12 degrees below the horizon.
In accordance with the Hong Kong ANO (Air Navigation Orders of 1995), when would it be permissible not to carry your flying licence while operating an aircraft.
When the flight begins and ends at the same aerodrome, without over flying the air space of another country
For any type of operation, as long as you and your crew can produce your licence to the CAD within 7 days
For any type of operation, except a public transport operation over another country
When the flight begins and ends at the same aerodrome, without over flying the air space of another country, provided the CAD has been informed prior to the flight as to the location of your licence
With reference to the duty and flight time limitation, the maximum hours conducted in a public transport operation are
100 hours in a 28 day period ending on the day prior to the intended flight.
900 hours in a 12 month period ending on the day prior to the intended flight.
100 hours in a 28 day period ending on the day of the intended flight.
900 hours in a 12 month period ending on the day of the intended flight.
If and when a reportable accident occurs in or over Hong Kong, who is required to be informed by the quickest means possible.
The DGCA (Director General Of Civil Aviation)
The DGCA (Director General Of Civil Aviation) and the Chief Executive
The Chief Executive and the Commissioner of Police
The Chief Inspector and the Commissioner of Police
An aircraft whose certificate of Airworthiness is in the transport category is required to carry
The certificate of Maintenance Review, indicating that the aircraft has been maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
The certificate of Maintenance Schedule indicating that the aircraft has been maintained in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
The certificate of Release to Service in accordance with the maintenance schedule.
The Clearance for Flight certificate by the maintenance authority that the aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness is still valid
It is a requirement that aircraft registered in Hong Kong carry a Technical Log in respect to its certificate of airworthiness for Transport or aerial work aircraft. It is the duty of the commander to complete the Technical Log at the end of each flight. An exception to this Article permits the commander to make the required entries in the Technical Log at the end of a series of consecutive flights, provided:
The flights are within the same 24 hour period, from the same aerodrome and with the same commander.
The flights are within the same 24 hour period, from the same aerodrome and with the same commander unless he becomes aware of a defect during an earlier flight.
The flights are within the same 12 hour period, from the same aerodrome and with the same commander.
The flights are within the same day, from the same aerodrome and with the same commander unless he becomes aware of a defect during an earlier flight.
A pilot holding a current medical certificate, suffers an injury involving incapacity to undertake his/her functions of a flight crew member. The pilot may now commence flying duties only if
The incapacity to be a member of a flight crew, is no longer than 20 days
A designated medical examiner has certified the pilot, "fit" for flying duties
A designated medical examiner must certify the pilot "fit" for flying duties, after 20 days
An injury or an illness causing incapacity, requires a complete medical examination before resuming flying duties.
You are on an ILS approach in marginal weather conditions. The aircraft has just passed DH when you are advised that the visibility has dropped below minima. You
May continue the approach only if you have picked up the required visual references
Must commence a missed approach immediately
May continue, only if you are carrying out a CAT Il ILS approach.
May continue, only if you are carrying out a CAT Il ILS and are reasonably sure of picking up the required visual references
With reference to accidents and incidents, which one of the following is not considered a reportable accident
A person sustains a serious injury while boarding an aircraft for a flight
An aircraft engine has failed while in flight
An aircraft is missing or is inaccessible
A passenger injures herself while disembarking after a flight, and requires immediate hospitalisation for a week.
In which one of the following documents are you likely to find a list of Mandatory Reporting Occurrences
The HK ANO 1995
The HK AlP
The HK AIC
The HK Civil Aviation (investigation of Accidents) Regulations
A Certificate of Maintenance Review shall be:
Issued in triplicate with one copy to be carried on the aircraft, one copy retained by the operator for 2 years and the other retained in the Technical log.
Issued in duplicate with one copy to be carried on the aircraft and one copy retained by the operator for 2 years.
Issued in triplicate with one copy to be carried on the aircraft, one copy retained by the operator for 2 years and the other retained by HKCAD.
Issued in duplicate with one copy to be carried on the aircraft and one copy retained in the Technical log.
Which one of these aircraft has priority over the other while on a converging course
A glider over airships and balloons
A flying machine towing a glider over another flying machine
A military fast jet aircraft over all other flying machines
A powered aircraft over another aircraft towing a banner
The minimum height an aircraft is permitted to fly over a congested area, is
An altitude of 1500 feet above a fixed object within 2000 feet of the aircraft
A height of 1500 feet above a fixed object within 2000 feet of the aircraft
A altitude of 1500 feet above a fixed object within 3000 feet
An altitude of 3000 feet above an assembly of more than 1000 people.
You hold a current Airline Transport Pilot Licence. You may continue flying as pilot in command of a public transport operation if
You have attained the age of 60 years and you are being checked out by another senior company Check Pilot
The aircraft has dual controls and you have attained the age of 65 years and the second pilot is under 65 years
The aircraft has dual controls and you have attained the age of 60 years and the second pilot is under 60 years
The aircraft has dual controls, and you and the second pilot are both under 65 years
You have just commenced your flying training and have not yet qualified for a flight radiotelephony operators licence. You may operate the aircraft radios if
You are accompanied by a qualified pilot or a flying instructor, and the transmitting frequency exceeds 60 MHz
You are accompanied by a flying instructor, and the transmitting frequency does not exceeds 60 MHz
You are accompanied only by a flying instructor, and the transmitting frequency exceeds 60 KHz
You are at least 15 years old and are accompanied by a flying instructor, and the transmitting frequency exceeds 60 MHz
A Public Transport aeroplane registered in HK and certified for two pilot operations is operating from Sydney. Both control seats are fitted with 5 point crew harnesses. The flight crew consists of the commander, the first officer and the second officer. For the take-off from Sydney it is a requirement that:
The commander and the first/second officer are at the controls and both are wearing the full safety harness.
The commander and the first/second officer are at the controls and the commander is wearing full safety harness but the first/second officer need only wear a lap type safety belt.
Either the commander or the first officer is at the left hand controls with the second officer at the right hand controls and that both pilots are wearing the full safety harness.
The commander and the first/second officer may sit at either set of controls. The commander is required to wear the 5 point safety harness and the first/second officer may wear either the full safety harness or a lap type safety belt with a diagonal strap.
An aircraft is fitted with a CVR (cockpit voice recorder) and a FDR (flight data recorder). As pilot in command you are to ensure that
Both the CVR and the FDR are switched on from the time the aircraft first moves under its own power till it comes to rest end of the flight
The CVR is switched on from the time the check list is first used in the cockpit and the FDR when the aircraft commences the take-off
Both the CVR and the FDR are switched on from the beginning of the take-off run till the end of the landing run
Both the CVR and the FDR are switched on from the time the checklist is first used in the cockpit till the completion of the checklist after the aircraft is switched off
You are pilot in command of a long haul flight to Los Angeles with three other flight crew, all qualified to act as pilot in command. Which statement is correct while operating this flight
As all pilots are qualified to act as PIC, any of them may be at the controls for take-off and landing
The pilot in command is required to be seated at the controls only in the left seat for take-off and landing
The pilot in command is required to be seated at the controls from either seat for take-off and landing
Any of the other pilots may be at the controls for take-off and landing provided they have been briefed by the PIC
You hold a commercial pilots licence, and are employed in a public transport operation. To maintain your currency, you have just completed a certificate of test. When does the next test fall due
Twelve months from the date of the last test
On the last day of the month after six months have elapsed
Thirteen months from the date of the last test
Six months from the date of the last test
The first officer on a public transport flight had consumed some food the night before, which resulted in a severe case of food poisoning that rendered him incapable of continuing his duties. On landing at the destination the pilot in command is required to
Down grade his medical certificate temporarily, for a minimum of 96 hours
Make a written report to the CAD within 96 hours
Make a written report to the Chief Executive in a "Mandatory Occurrence Report" form, ASAP, but not later than 96 hours
Make a written report to the Chief Inspector of Accidents, in a "Mandatory Occurrence Report" form, ASAP, but not later than 96 hours
The holder of an HK ATPL:
Shall not act as the pilot in command or co-pilot of any aeroplane after he/she attains the age of 60.
Shall not act as the pilot in command or co-pilot of any aeroplane with a maximum total weight authorized exceeding 20,000 kg after he/she attains the age of 60.
Shall not act as the pilot in command or co-pilot of any aeroplane in public transport operations after he/she attains the age of 65.
Shall not act as the pilot of any aeroplane after he/she attains the age of 65.
The HK ANO 1995 requires a flight crew member to maintain a personal flying Log Book, into which, certain specific information is logged. Besides the introductory information at the beginning of the log book, a pilot must also log
All flight and simulator details
All flight and simulator details including all tests
All CAD ground exams passed, all flights and simulator details
All flight details and tests, along with all simulator tests
The first officer is the "pilot flying", and is carrying out an CAT Il ILS approach. While on descent passing through 800 FT on QFE, the RVR drops just below minima. He should
Hand over controls to the pilot in command, who may continue down to a DH of 100 FT
Continue down to a CAT I DH, of 200 FT, and if not visual, carry out a missed approach
Carry out a missed approach if not visual at this height
Continue down to a CAT Il DH, of 100 FT, and if not visual, carry out a missed approach
An incident, relating to the operation of an aircraft, which would require a Mandatory Occurrence Report (MOR) would be an incident involving.
The refusal of the flight crew to comply with an ATC clearance.
The incapacitation of the second officer with food poisoning.
The loading of cargo (excluding mail).
A passenger suffering from motion sickness.
You hold a current HK ATPL, without an instructors rating. What type of flying training are you permitted to carry out
You are not permitted to conduct any type of flying training unless you hold at least a current instructors rating.
You are not permitted to conduct any type of flying training unless you hold either a current instructors rating or an assistant flying instructors rating
You may give flying instructions to a person to become qualified for the inclusion in his/her licence to act as pilot of a multi-engine aircraft.
You may give flying instructions to any person who has previously been a member of Her Majesty's Naval, Military or Air force.
An aeroplane is towing a glider in flight. In this case:
The length of tow rope shall not exceed 150 meters.
The length of the combination of the towing aircraft, the tow rope and the glider shall not exceed 150 meters.
The length of the combination of the tow rope and the glider shall not exceed 150 meters.
There is no restriction on the length of tow rope provided that the aeroplane has a certificate of airworthiness valid for towing aircraft.
A HK registered aeroplane (maximum total weight authorised 127,000 kg) engaged in Public Transport has a C of A authorising the carriage of 168 passengers. On a particular flight 102 passengers are to be carried. In this case, the commander should ensure that the number of cabin attendants on the flight is no less than:
3 cabin attendants.
4 cabin attendants.
5 cabin attendants.
6 cabin attendants.
It is a requirement that Flight Crew Licence holders enter flight times in their personal log books. In this case, "Flight Time" is defined, for aeroplanes, as:
The moment when, after the embarkation of its crew for the purpose of taking off, it first moves under its own power, until the moment when it next comes to rest after landing.
The moment when it first moves under its own power, until the moment when it next comes to rest after landing.
The moment when, after the embarkation of its crew for the purpose of taking off, the aeroplane commences the take-off roll under its own power, until the time it first touches down for the purpose of landing.
The moment when all external doors close for the purpose of embarkation until the moment when all external doors open for the purpose of disembarkation.
On any flight on which a flight data recorder or a cockpit voice recorder or a combined cockpit voice recorder/flight data recorder is required, it shall always be in use from
Engine start prior to take-off until engine shutdown after landing.
Commencement of taxiing for the purpose of taking off until cessation of taxiing after landing.
Commencement of the take-off run until the end of the landing run.
The moment at which the aircraft is airborne under its own power until the moment the aircraft ceases the landing run.
A cabin crew member advises the commander that a passenger is smoking in the aircraft toilet. The "No Smoking" signs are illuminated. Is the passenger committing an offence under AN (HK) O's?
No, because AN (HK) o's are not applicable to passengers.
Yes, it is an offence to smoke in any aircraft compartment at time when smoking is prohibited in that compartment by a notice to that effect exhibited by or on behalf of the commander.
Only if the aircraft is taking off or landing or being refuelled.
Only if there has been a verbal briefing by cabin crew on the requirement to refrain from smoking at certain times.
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