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Chvolume 4


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  • 1. 

    Near the equator the lines of magnetic force are

    • A.

      Perpendicular to the earth's surface

    • B.

      Perpendicular to the coriolis field

    • C.

      Parallel to the earths surface

    • D.

      Parallel to the coriolis field

    Correct Answer
    C. Parallel to the earths surface
  • 2. 

    Which magnetic compass error occurs due to magnetism within the aircraft

    • A.

      Interference

    • B.

      Vibration

    • C.

      Deviation

    • D.

      Variation

    Correct Answer
    C. Deviation
  • 3. 

    The magnitude of the coriolis error signal depends on the aircraft speed, aircraft heading,

    • A.

      Rotation of the earth, and geographic longitude

    • B.

      Rotation of the earth, and geographic latitude

    • C.

      Aircraft attitude, and geographic longitude

    • D.

      Aircraft attitude, and geographic latitude

    Correct Answer
    B. Rotation of the earth, and geographic latitude
  • 4. 

    Neutralizing or weakening the permanent magnetic field that exists around an aircraft is called

    • A.

      Demoding

    • B.

      Despoiling

    • C.

      Defoliating

    • D.

      Degaussing

    Correct Answer
    D. Degaussing
  • 5. 

    Any misalignment between the magnetic azimuth detector and the longitudinal axis of the aircraft creates

    • A.

      A coriolis effect error

    • B.

      A transmission error

    • C.

      A hard iron error

    • D.

      An index error

    Correct Answer
    D. An index error
  • 6. 

    Which error is due primarily to an electrical imbalance in the windings of the magnetic azimuth detector

    • A.

      Coriolis effect error

    • B.

      Transmission error

    • C.

      Hard iron error

    • D.

      Index error

    Correct Answer
    B. Transmission error
  • 7. 

    With an input frequency of 400 Hz what is the frequency of the magnetic azimuth detector output

    • A.

      60 hz

    • B.

      200 hz

    • C.

      400 hz

    • D.

      800 hz

    Correct Answer
    D. 800 hz
  • 8. 

    What is used to develop the single-cycle error compensation signal in the attitude heading reference synchro system

    • A.

      Synchros

    • B.

      Resolvers

    • C.

      Differentials

    • D.

      Variable resistors

    Correct Answer
    D. Variable resistors
  • 9. 

    What types of gyros are used in the attitude heading reference system

    • A.

      Two vertical gyros

    • B.

      Two direction gyros

    • C.

      One vertical gyro and one directional gyro

    • D.

      One horizontal gyro and one vertical gyro

    Correct Answer
    C. One vertical gyro and one directional gyro
  • 10. 

    The source of the erection signal for the vg pitch gimbal of the attitude heading reference system is

    • A.

      A fluid type sensor

    • B.

      The light erection sensor

    • C.

      The VG pitch gimbal synchro

    • D.

      The directional gyroscope pitch gimbal synchro

    Correct Answer
    A. A fluid type sensor
  • 11. 

    The attitude heading reference system DG pitch gimbal is aligned with and continuously follows the

    • A.

      VG pitch gimbal

    • B.

      VG inner roll gimbal

    • C.

      DG leveling gimbal

    • D.

      DG leveling sensor

    Correct Answer
    A. VG pitch gimbal
  • 12. 

    The attitude heading reference system requires input power consisting of 115-vac, 400 hz, 3 phase aircraft power and

    • A.

      26 VAC, 60-hz single phase power for excitation

    • B.

      26 VDC 60 hz single phase power for excitation

    • C.

      26 VAC 400 hz single phase power for excitation

    • D.

      26 VDC 400 HZ single phase power for excitation

    Correct Answer
    C. 26 VAC 400 hz single phase power for excitation
  • 13. 

    The AHRS cuts off slaving of the AHRS to magnetic heading when a fore-aft acceleration of

    • A.

      1.736-g or a turn rate of 8 degrees per minute is exceeded

    • B.

      1.736-g or a turn rate of 5 degrees per minute is exceeded

    • C.

      0.055-g or a turn rate of 8 degrees per minute is exceeded

    • D.

      0.055-g or a turn rate of 5 degrees per minute is exceeded

    Correct Answer
    C. 0.055-g or a turn rate of 8 degrees per minute is exceeded
  • 14. 

    The three attitude heading reference system heading modes of operation are slave,

    • A.

      DG, and compass

    • B.

      Coriolis, and compass

    • C.

      Coriolis, and azimuth

    • D.

      DG, and azimuth

    Correct Answer
    A. DG, and compass
  • 15. 

    The MC-200 electronics group consists of a control console, magnetic field monitor,

    • A.

      Turntable, and compass adapter box

    • B.

      Tripods and compass adapter box

    • C.

      Turntable, and alignment tool kit

    • D.

      Tripods, and alignment tool kit

    Correct Answer
    C. Turntable, and alignment tool kit
  • 16. 

    The serial number on the MC-2000 electronics group control console must match the serial number on the

    • A.

      Cable

    • B.

      Turntable

    • C.

      Compass adapter box

    • D.

      Magnetic field monitor

    Correct Answer
    D. Magnetic field monitor
  • 17. 

    The telescope on the magnetic field monitor is

    • A.

      40-power and rotates 270 degrees

    • B.

      40-power and rotates 360 degrees

    • C.

      22-power and rotates 270 degrees

    • D.

      22-power and rotates 360 degrees

    Correct Answer
    D. 22-power and rotates 360 degrees
  • 18. 

    What is used only during the field certification and calibration check?

    • A.

      Compass rose adapter box swing assembly

    • B.

      Magnetics azimuth reference detector

    • C.

      Magnetic field monitor

    • D.

      Control console

    Correct Answer
    B. Magnetics azimuth reference detector
  • 19. 

    The navigation function is accomplished primarily through the sensing and measurement of

    • A.

      Magnetic north

    • B.

      Earth rotation

    • C.

      Acceleration

    • D.

      Gravity

    Correct Answer
    C. Acceleration
  • 20. 

    The inertial navigation system operates as a self-contained system, but can be updated by

    • A.

      VOR/ILS, STS, or manually.

    • B.

      TACAN, SKE, or manually

    • C.

      VOR/ILS, SKE, or manually

    • D.

      TACAN, STS, or manually

    Correct Answer
    B. TACAN, SKE, or manually
  • 21. 

    Which INS unit servers as the communication link between the pilot and the INU digital computer

    • A.

      Mode selector unit

    • B.

      Control display unit

    • C.

      Copilot's control unit

    • D.

      Navigation selector panel

    Correct Answer
    B. Control display unit
  • 22. 

    Which INS control display unit light illuminates approximately two minutes before reaching a waypoint during flight

    • A.

      BAT

    • B.

      PWR

    • C.

      WARN

    • D.

      ALERT

    Correct Answer
    D. ALERT
  • 23. 

    Which INS control display unit right-hand data display digits display an action code when there is a system failure

    • A.

      1 and 2

    • B.

      2 and 3

    • C.

      1 and 4

    • D.

      2 and 4

    Correct Answer
    B. 2 and 3
  • 24. 

    Which INS submode enables aided inertial operation using TACAN data

    • A.

      0

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      4

    • D.

      5

    Correct Answer
    C. 4
  • 25. 

    Which light indicates an operator error or out-of-tolerance condition in the INS computer?

    • A.

      BAT

    • B.

      PWR

    • C.

      WARN

    • D.

      ALERT

    Correct Answer
    C. WARN
  • 26. 

    What is the maximum time a fully charged battery unit can sustain INS operation?

    • A.

      15 minutes

    • B.

      30 minutes

    • C.

      1.5 hours

    • D.

      2.0 hours

    Correct Answer
    B. 30 minutes
  • 27. 

    The ATT switch position on the INS mode selector unit is used to select

    • A.

      Only attitude signals

    • B.

      Only heading signals

    • C.

      Attitude and heading signals

    • D.

      Attitude and persent position

    Correct Answer
    A. Only attitude signals
  • 28. 

    The INS mode selector unit BAT light illuminates if the battery unit

    • A.

      Is supplying test power to the INS while in NAV mode

    • B.

      Is supplying test power to the INS during alignment

    • C.

      Is not charged enough to sustain INS operation

    • D.

      Has been removed from the aircraft

    Correct Answer
    C. Is not charged enough to sustain INS operation
  • 29. 

    The most accurate inertial navigation system alignment is

    • A.

      Direct navigation

    • B.

      Stored heading

    • C.

      Pure inertial

    • D.

      Airborne

    Correct Answer
    C. Pure inertial
  • 30. 

    In coarse level (state 8), the inertial navigation system platform gimbals are aligned to

    • A.

      Magnetic north

    • B.

      Local vertical

    • C.

      Aircraft axes

    • D.

      True north

    Correct Answer
    B. Local vertical
  • 31. 

    What do global positioning system receivers have programmed into their computers telling the receiver continually where each satellite is located

    • A.

      Atomic clock

    • B.

      Triangulation

    • C.

      Almanac

    • D.

      Atoms

    Correct Answer
    C. Almanac
  • 32. 

    The process of using fixed points and their bearings to isolate a position in space is called

    • A.

      Pseudo fixing

    • B.

      Triangulation

    • C.

      Decoding

    • D.

      Shading

    Correct Answer
    B. Triangulation
  • 33. 

    The global positioning system is a worldwide radio-navigation system with ground stations and a receiver and is formed from a constellation of how many satellites

    • A.

      16

    • B.

      18

    • C.

      24

    • D.

      28

    Correct Answer
    C. 24
  • 34. 

    How many global position system satellites are needed to establish our lateral and longitudinal coordinates

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      4

    Correct Answer
    C. 3
  • 35. 

    How many global position system satellites are needed to determine aircraft altitude

    • A.

      1

    • B.

      2

    • C.

      3

    • D.

      4

    Correct Answer
    D. 4
  • 36. 

    The global positioning system satellites and receivers are synchronized to the nanosecond by

    • A.

      Carbon crystals

    • B.

      Quartz crystals

    • C.

      Atomic clocks

    • D.

      Time warps

    Correct Answer
    C. Atomic clocks
  • 37. 

    The FD/RGA dual integrated FD system is made up of dual FDs, dual angle-of-attack/RGA subsystems, and

    • A.

      An directional gyroscope system

    • B.

      A horizontal gyroscope package

    • C.

      A comparator warning monitor

    • D.

      A radio altimeter system

    Correct Answer
    C. A comparator warning monitor
  • 38. 

    The dual flight director systems provide the pilot with displays of aircraft attitude, heading, and

    • A.

      Airspeed

    • B.

      Distance

    • C.

      Altitude

    • D.

      Course

    Correct Answer
    D. Course
  • 39. 

    What is shared by both RGA subsystems of the flight director system

    • A.

      An RGA switch

    • B.

      An RGA computer

    • C.

      A probe heater relay

    • D.

      A longitudinal accelerometer

    Correct Answer
    C. A probe heater relay
  • 40. 

    The pitch command control of the flight director system selects a climb or descent angle from

    • A.

      20 degrees up to 5 degrees down

    • B.

      15 degrees up to 5 degrees down

    • C.

      20 degrees up to 10 degrees down

    • D.

      15 degrees up to 10 degrees down

    Correct Answer
    D. 15 degrees up to 10 degrees down
  • 41. 

    What flight director system's attitude director indicator warning flag indicated faulty command bar information

    • A.

      RT

    • B.

      GYRO

    • C.

      SPEED

    • D.

      CMPTR

    Correct Answer
    D. CMPTR
  • 42. 

    What is displayed on the heading marker of the flight director systems horizontal situation indicator

    • A.

      Actual ground track

    • B.

      Desired ground track

    • C.

      Actual compass heading

    • D.

      Manually selected heading

    Correct Answer
    D. Manually selected heading
  • 43. 

    With the flight director systems HSI remote heading slew switch in the DUAL position, which HSI heading marker(s) move when the pilots heading slew control is pressed?

    • A.

      Pilot's only

    • B.

      Pilot's and copilots

    • C.

      Pilots and navigators

    • D.

      Copilots and navigators

    Correct Answer
    B. Pilot's and copilots
  • 44. 

    What flight director system component develops the lateral and vertical signals displayed on the attitude director indicator by the command bars?

    • A.

      Rate of turn gyro

    • B.

      Sterring computer

    • C.

      Heading slew control

    • D.

      Majority logic comparator

    Correct Answer
    B. Sterring computer
  • 45. 

    In the AOA/RGA system, how many degrees of initial climbout are displayed on the attitude director indicator during takeoff with the flaps set at 30 degrees

    • A.

      7

    • B.

      8

    • C.

      8.5

    • D.

      10

    Correct Answer
    B. 8
  • 46. 

    What does the RGA computer provide to the control unit to indicate the validity of the vertical steering signal

    • A.

      A sterring signal

    • B.

      A chassis ground

    • C.

      An interlock signal

    • D.

      An AOA light discreet

    Correct Answer
    C. An interlock signal
  • 47. 

    What AOA/RGA system component averages the AOA signals?

    • A.

      An RGA computer

    • B.

      Sterring computer

    • C.

      Instrument amplifier

    • D.

      RGA interface logic unit

    Correct Answer
    D. RGA interface logic unit
  • 48. 

    Which RGA interface logic unit test switch must be activated to allow go-around mode testing on the ground

    • A.

      X MON

    • B.

      FLP TEST

    • C.

      WOW TEST

    • D.

      TEST RESET

    Correct Answer
    C. WOW TEST
  • 49. 

    Which comparator warning monitor subsystem indicator lights when a differential error of 3 degrees pitch exists for more than two seconds between the two RGA computers?

    • A.

      RGA

    • B.

      LOC

    • C.

      RADIO ALT

    • D.

      GLIDESLOPE

    Correct Answer
    A. RGA
  • 50. 

    The four channels of the comparator warning monitor compare the dual outputs of the compass, glideslope, localizer, and

    • A.

      High-range altimeter systems

    • B.

      Low-range altimeter systems

    • C.

      AOA systems

    • D.

      Autoland systems

    Correct Answer
    B. Low-range altimeter systems

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