RVSM airspace includes altitudes between which two Flight Levels? FL 290 - FL 410. What is the vertical seperation in RVSM airspace? 1,000 ft. Which of the following is NOT designated RVSM airspace? Answer : Antarctic. An aircraft must be approved in each RVSM airspace it wishes to conduct operations in. Answer : True What two areas of the Company Operations specifications will contain RVSM information in regards to Enroute Authorizations, Limitations, Procedures and Maintenance? Part B and Part D. Which of the following equipment is NOT required to be installed and operational for an aircraft to be RVSM approved? Two independent flight management systems capable of independent aircraft positioning. If TCAS 2 is to be used in the aircraft, what version must it be to be RVSM approved? Answer : Version 7 or later. 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? W. 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 altimeters should not exceed? 75 ft. Prior to entering RVSM airspace you notice one of the primary altitude measurement systems fails, what should you do? The pilot should request a new clearance so as to avoid flight in this airspace. During transition between levels, the pilot should ensure that the cleared flight level is not overshot or undershot by more than how many feet (meters)? Answer : 150 ft (45 meters). Flight cross-checks between the primary altimeters and the stand-by altimeters should be made at intervals of approximately? Answer : 1 hour. In making maintenance log book entries against malfunctions in height-keeping systems, the pilot should provide sufficient detail to enable maintenance to effectively troubleshoot and repair the system. Which of the following information should be noted when appropriate? All of the answers are correct Large, abrupt changes in altitude and/or attitude usually accompanied by large variations in indicated airspeed where the aircraft may be momentarily out of control is known as: Severe Turbulence. Mountain Wave activity is limited to the vicinity of mountain ranges. Answer : False. Which of the following are indicators that the aircraft is being subjected to Mountain Wave Activity? All of the answers are correct Pitch and trim changes required to maintain altitude with accompanying airspeed fluctuations. Altitude excursions and airspeed fluctuations with or without associated turbulence. Light to Severe Turbulence. All of the answers are correct While operating in RVSM airspace you are approximately 13 miles behind and 1,000 ft below same direction traffic, what should you be alert for? Wake Turbulence. You begin to experience wake turbulence while flying in RVSM airspace, which of the following is the correct action? Request a vector. One of the major updates in Version 7.0 of the TCAS revisions included reducing the vertical TA threshold from 1,250 ft. to? 850 ft. What is one result of not using Version 7.0 or later TCAS while in RVSM airspace? Unnecessary TA's and RA's. What are some advisories caused by while in RVSM airspace? The fixed range and altitude thresholds. How can turbulence affect TCAS? TCAS can interpret the aircraft motion as a climb or descent and issue an RA. What can you expect at the exit point in the transition area? Fewer TAs because the aircraft are diverging. What operating practice is recommended while in RVSM airspace and Transition Areas? The TCAS should be operated in the TA/RA mode. Should the aircraft position be questionable, the pilot should alert adjacent aircraft by broadcasting position, flight level and intentions on what frequency? 121.5 MHz. What do the contingency procedures relate to? Answer : Both Vertical and Lateral Navigation. Do the guidance contingency procedures ever exceed the pilot's responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft? No, never What are some actions the pilot should take if the vertical or lateral position of the aircraft becomes uncertain? Answer : All Answers are correct. Not just Use maximum aircraft lighting. After becoming unsure of the vertical or lateral position of the aircraft, what are some ways to avoid potential conflict with another aircraft? All the answers are correct. Descend below FL 285 or climb above FL 410. Offset half the lateral distance between routes or tracks. What should the pilot do when executing a contingency maneuver? Continue to fly offset tracks or altitudes until an ATC clearance is obtained. Watch for conflicting traffic. Obtain an ATC clearance as soon as possible. All the answers are correct. What can the flight crew expect of ATC after notifying them they will be unable to maintain the cleared flight level? All the answers are correct. If adequate separation cannot be established and it is not possible to comply with the pilot's request for clearance to exit RVSM airspace, advise the pilot of essential traffic information, notify other aircraft in the vicinity and continue to monitor the situation. Notify adjoining ATC facilities/sectors of the situation. If the pilot requests clearance to exit RVSM airspace, accommodate expeditiously, if possible. What should the pilot do if all primary altitude systems fail? All the answers are correct. Broadcast position, flight level and intentions on 121.5. Make maximum use of exterior lights What should the pilot do if the primary altimeters diverge by more than 200 ft? If the defective system can be determined, couple the functioning altimeter system to the altitude keeping device. How much lateral offset is provided by the contingency procedures for aircraft experiencing wake turbulence? Answer : 2 NM.