Latest Edition: December 2015
Previous Edition Updates: August 2015
Exam 1
Questions
Replace the published questions with the following updates.
Question 8 (1 mark)
A decrease in V1 will have what effects on the accelerate-stop distance required (ASDR) and take-off distance required (TODR)?
a) ASDR decreases and TODR increases.
b) ASDR and TODR increase.
c) ASDR and TODR decrease.
d) ASDR increases and TODR decreases.
Question 14 (3 marks)
Refer to the ATPL Flight Manual Extract.
A domestic flight in the B727 is to go ahead with the auxiliary power unit (APU) removed.
You have the following ramp information.
Basic weight 47 564 kg
Basic index 178 IU
Passengers
Zone A = 22 adults
Zone B = 24 adults and 2 adolescents
Zone C = 18 adults and 2 children
Zone D = 24 adults
Zone E = 23 adults, 2 adolescents and 1 infant
Cargo
Compartment 1 = 1630 kg
Compartment 2 = 1250 kg
Compartment 4 = 860 kg
Compartment 5 = 1120 kg
Crew Standard
Fuel load 13 500 kg
The centre of gravity position at the zero fuel weight is closest to;
a) 19.5 % MAC.
b) 20 % MAC.
c) 22 % MAC.
d) 23.5 % MAC.
Question 32 (2 marks)
Refer to the ATPL Performance and Loading Training and Examination Workbook.
You have the following aerodrome data.
| RWY | TORA | TODA | ASDA | LDA |
| 11 | 2555 (8383) | 2735 (8974) (2.16%) | 2705 (8875) | 2555 (8383) |
| 29 | 2555 (8383) | 2685 (8809) (2.09%) | 2705 (8875) | 2555 (8383) |
STODA
11 2635 (8645) (1.6) 2685 (8809) (1.9)
29 2590 (8498) (1.6) 2640 (8662) (1.9)
Elevation = 2230 ft
QNH = 1004 hPa
Temperature = +25°C
Wind (M) = 150/20
The maximum performance limited brakes release weight for take-off on runway 12 is closest to;
a) 81 600 kg.
b) 82 100 kg.
c) 83 100 kg.
d) 87 550 kg.
e) 84 900 kg.
No updates to the published answers code.
Exam 2
Questions
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Question 13 (1 mark)
Refer to the ATPL Performance and Loading Training and Examination Workbook.
A B727-200 has a domestically configured basic weight of 47 220 kg and 174 basic index units. If required to operate overwater, the adjusted basic weight and index units are closest to;
a) 47 502 kg and 151 index units.
b) 47 480 kg and 151 index units.
c) 47 544 kg and 144 index units.
d) 47 544 kg and 158 index units.
e) 47 804 kg and 135 index units.
Answers
No updates to the published answers code.
Exam 3
Questions
Replace the published questions with the following updates.
Question 3 (1 mark)
An increase in V1 will have what effects on the accelerate-stop distance required (ASDR) and take-off distance required (TODR)?
a) ASDR decreases and TODR increases.
b) ASDR increases and TODR decreases.
c) ASDR and TODR increase.
d) ASDR and TODR decrease.
Question 23 (3 marks)
Refer to the ATPL Flight Manual Extract.
You are scheduled to make a domestic positioning flight with the auxiliary power unit (APU) removed.
You have the following ramp information.
Adjusted basic weight 47 430 kg
Adjusted basic index 177 IU
Passengers
Zone A = 21 adults and 2 adolescents
Zone B = 20 adults, 1 adolescent and 2 children
Zone C = 19 adults, 2 adolescents and 1 child
Zone D = 21 adults and 2 adolescents
Zone E = 22 adults, 2 adolescents and 2 children
Cargo
Compartment 1 = 830 kg
Compartment 2 = 1250 kg
Compartment 4 = 1790 kg
Compartment 5 = 1750 kg
Crew Standard
Fuel load 23 100 kg
Flight fuel 1 7 100 kg
The centre of gravity position on landing is closest to;
a) 26.0 % MAC.
b) 22.5 % MAC.
c) 27 % MAC.
d) 26.5 % MAC.
e) 27.5 % MAC.
Replace the published answer code with the following update.
| Q | A | M | Q | A | M |
| 1 | B | 1 | 18 | D | 1 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 19 | B | 2 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 20 | D | 1 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 21 | C | 1 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 22 | B | 1 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 23 | C | 3 |
| 7 | D | 2 | 24 | A | 1 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 25 | B | 1 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 26 | C | 1 |
| 10 | E | 1 | 27 | E | 2 |
| 11 | B | 2 | 28 | A | 1 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 29 | D | 3 |
| 13 | A | 1 | 30 | A | 3 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 31 | C | 1 |
| 15 | C | 1 | 32 | A | 1 |
| 16 | A | 1 | TOTAL | 42 | |
| 17 | A | 1 | PASS MARK | 30 | |
