Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) - SmartCockpit - Airline training guides, Aviation, Operations, Safety

The RVSM airspace is between _____

FL290 and FL 410 exclusive.

FL290 and FL410 inclusive.

FL270 and FL410 inclusive.

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Formation flights are to be considered non-RVSM compliant irrespective of the RVSM status of the individual aircraft within the formation and are not permitted within RVSM airspace with a 1000 ft vertical separation minimum.

False.

True.

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Which mode should the TCAS be operated in under RVSM airspace and transition areas?

There is no special recommendation.

TA/RA.

TA.

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Within RVSM airspace the vertical separation minimum between non-RVSM approved state aircraft and any other aircraft operating within RVSM airspace is _____

2000ft (600m).

1000ft (300m).

1000 ft (300m) when anticipated by ATC.

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There is no exemption for state aircraft to operate as GAT within RVSM airspace with a 1000 ft vertical separation minimum without an RVSM approval. The absence of such approval does require a separation of 2000 ft to be observed.

Which statement is TRUE about reporting turbulence in RVSM airspace?

Any turbulence shall be reported regardless of the severity.

Greater than moderate turbulence shall be reported.

Greater than light turbulence shall be reported.

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding RVSM?

When changing levels the aircraft should not be allowed to overshoot or undershoot the cleared flight level by more than 150 ft (45m).

Primary altimeters should be regularly cross checked at least every hour. The difference between the two primary altimeters should be within 200 ft.

When changing levels the aircraft should not be allowed to overshoot or undershoot the cleared flight level by more than 300 ft (90m).

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During cruise in an RVSM airspace, you hear another aircraft declaring 'unable RVSM'. What may be the reason?

One of the autopilots has failed.

The TCAS system has failed.

Difference between two primary altimeters is 250 feet.

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An RVSM approval is valid globally on the understanding that any operating procedures specific to a given region will be stated in the Operations Manual or appropriate crew guidance.

False.

True.

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ICAO Annex 6 Part I Chapter 7, Para 7.2.5.)

Which equipment is not required to fly in RVSM airspace?

An operating TCAS system

An automatic altitude control system

An altitude alerting system

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When RVSM capability is lost due equipment (positive radar control and NO communication failure):

ATC shall be notified immediately and a descent below RVSM airspace shall be initiated immediately.

ATC shall be notified immediately and co-ordinate a plan of action appropriate to the airspace concerned.

ATC shall be notified immediately and a descent below RVSM airspace shall be initiated immediately with a right heading change of 45 degrees to leave the route.

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When changing levels, the aircraft should not be allowed to overshoot or undershoot the cleared flight level by more than:

90 m (300 ft).

60 m (200 ft).

45 m (150 ft).

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Two independent flight management systems capable of independent aircraft positioning are required to be installed and operational for an aircraft to be RVSM approved.

False.

True.

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What should be annotated in block 3 of the FAA flight plan or block 10 of the ICAO flight plan, to show that the aircraft and operator are approved for RVSM operations?

RVSM.

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What is the maximum authorized altitude for aircraft that are not RVSM-abled?

FL270

FL280

FL290

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During flight planning the flight crew should pay particular attention to conditions that may affect operation in RVSM airspace. These items are, at least: A. Verifying that the aircraft is approved for RVSM operations (AOC). B. Reported and forecast weather on the route of flight. C. Minimum equipment requirements as available in the FCOM/MEL.

A, B and C.

A only.

A and C.

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ATC wishes to determine the RVSM status of a flight will call 'CONFIRM RVSM APPROVED'. Pilot response in case that the flight is RVSM approved is:

AFFIRM RVSM.

ABLE RVSM.

RVSM APPROVED.

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During the preflight phase of an RVSM flight the aircraft altimeters should be set to the local altimeter (QNH) setting and should display a known elevation (e.g., field elevation). The difference between the known elevation and the elevation displayed on the primary altimeters should not exceed _____.

100 ft.

50 ft.

75 ft.

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Pilot reporting severe turbulence / weather affecting ability to maintain RVSM height keeping requirements is:

UNABLE RVSM DUE WEATHER.

UNABLE RVSM DUE TURBULENCE.

NEGATIVE RVSM DUE WEATHER.

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During cruise in RVSM airspace, the left altimeter shows 35110 feet, the right altimeter shows 34990 feet and tye standby altimeter shows 35800 feet. What is the correct course of action?

Difference is out of limits, ATC shall be notified.

Difference is out of limits, ATC should be notified.

Since the difference is within limits, no action is required.

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An operating transponder connected to the altimetry system controlling the aircraft is required for RVSM.

True.

False.

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Which of the following is NOT designated RVSM airspace?

South of Indian Ocean

South of Pacific Ocean

Antartic.

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Flight cross-checks between the primary altimeters and the stand-by altimeters should be made at intervals of approximately?

30 minutes.

45 minutes.

60 minutes.

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What are the two primary focus areas with regards to RVSM?

Altitude accuracy and altitude control.

Altitude control and speed accuracy.

Altitude and speed accuracy.

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Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM)