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The engine failure case for determining the basic runway length may require

A. Only clearway

B. Only stop way

C. Either a clearway or a stop-way

D. Either a clearway or a stop-way or both

Correct Answer :

D. Either a clearway or a stop-way or both


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Assertion A: The width of a taxiway is smaller than the runway width. Reason R: The speed of the aircraft on a taxiway is greater than that on runway. Select your answer based on coding system given below

A. Both A and R is true and R is the correct explanation of A

B. Both A and R is true but R is not the correct explanation of A

C. A is true but R is false

D. A is false but R is true

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A gradient of + 0.08% is followed by a gradient of - 0.07%. If the permissible rate of change of grade is 0.003 per 30 metres, the length of the transition curve, is

A. 150 m

B. 140 m

C. 160 m

D. 175 m

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The length of runway is increased per 300 m rise above M.S.L.

A. 3 %

B. 4 %

C. 5 %

D. 7 %

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According to ICAO, all markings on the runways are

A. Yellow

B. White

C. Black

D. Red

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The distance between main gears is 10 m, and the distance of nose gear from centre of main gears is 30 m. If the angle of turning is 60°, the distance of centre of rotation from the nearer main gear, is

A. 12.30 m

B. 11.30 m

C. 10.30 m

D. 9.30 m

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The basic length of a runway is increased at a rate of 7% per 300 m of elevation of M.S.L.

B. The standard temperature at the site is obtained by reducing the standard sea level temperature of 15°C at the rate of 6.5°C per 1000 m rise in elevation

C. The aerodrome reference temperature is the monthly mean of the mean daily temperature for the hottest month of the year

D. All the above

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The meteorological condition which influences the size and location of an air port is

A. Atmosphere pressure

B. Air density

C. Reduced level

D. All the above

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The depressions and undulations in the pavement, are caused due to

A. Improper compaction of sub-grade

B. Impact of heavy wheel loads

C. Punching effect

D. All the above

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The reduced level of the proposed site of an air port is 2500 m above M.S.L. If the recommended length by I.C.A.O. for the runway at sea level is 2500 m, the required length of the runway is

A. 2500 m

B. 3725 m

C. 3000 m

D. 3250 m

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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following:

A. In single engine aeroplanes, the engine is provided in the nose of the aircraft

B. In double engine aeroplanes, one engine on either wing is placed symmetrically

C. In three engine aeroplanes, two engines are placed on both wings and one engine is placed in the tail

D. None of these

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According to I.C.A.O. the recommended length of air ports is decided on

A. Sea level elevation

B. Standard sea level temperature (15°C)

C. Effective gradient percentage

D. All the above

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The maximum length and pavement strength of the runway is that of

A. A 1

B. B 2

C. B 3

D. G 7

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As per ICAO, for A, B, and C type of airports, maximum effective, transverse and longitudinal grades in percentage respectively are

A. 1.0, 1.5 and 1.5

B. 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0

C. 1.5, 1.5 and 2.0

D. 2.0, 2.0 and 2.0

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Conical surface of the approach area rises outwards

A. 1 in 10

B. 1 in 15

C. 1 in 20

D. 1 in 25

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The height of the pilot's eye above the runway surface is assumed

A. 1 m

B. 3 m

C. 4 m

D. 5 m

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. The distance between the points of intersection of the extreme tangents to the transition curve is kept greater than 7500 m × sum of grade changes at the point of intersection

B. The rate of change of grade is limited to 0.3% per 30 m length of the curve

C. According to I.C.A.O. the maximum longitudinal gradient along a runway is limited to 1.5%

D. All the above

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In instrument landing system

A. L.O.M. and L.M.M. are installed on one side and Localizer antenna on the other side

B. L.O.M. and Localizer are installed on one side and L.M.M. on the other side

C. Localizer and L.M.M. are installed on one side and L.O.M. on the other side

D. None of these

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The air is blowing at a speed of 75 knots in the direction of the aircraft flying at a ground speed of 775 knots. The air speed of the aircraft, is

A. 775 knots

B. 75 knots

C. 850 knots

D. 675 knots

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The bearing of the runway at threshold is 290°, the runway number is

A. N 70° W

B. 290°

C. 29°

D. W 20° N

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As per ICAO recommendation, the rate of change of longitudinal gradient per 30 m length of vertical curve for A and B type of airports is limited to a maximum of

A. 0.1 %

B. 0.2 %

C. 0.3 %

D. 0.4 %

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The minimum width of clearway is

A. 50 m

B. 100 m

C. 150 m

D. 250 m

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For the proposed air port, the survey project provides

A. Master plan

B. Topographic plan

C. Grading plan

D. All the above

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The runway length after correcting for elevation and temperature is 2845 m. If the effective gradient on runway is 0.5 percent then the revised runway length will be

A. 2845 m

B. 2910 m

C. 3030 m

D. 3130 m

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Runway threshold is indicated by a series of parallel lines starting from a distance of

A. 3 m from runway end

B. 6 m from runway end

C. 10 m from runway end

D. 15 m from runway end

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Total correction for elevation, temperature and gradient for a runway should not be more than

A. 15 %

B. 20 %

C. 25 %

D. 35 %

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Beaufort scale is used to determine

A. Strength of winds

B. Direction of winds

C. Height of air-crafts

D. None of these

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The strength of winds is measured with the help of

A. Beaufort scale

B. Wind indicator

C. Barometers

D. None of these

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Pick up the correct statement from the following:

A. Minimum turning radius of aircrafts decides the size of the apron and the radius of the curves at taxi-ends

B. Take off and landing distances for an aircraft, determine the minimum runway length

C. The length of the normal haul of the air craft decides the frequency of operation

D. All the above

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For the taxiways, the following statement is true

A. The maximum longitudinal grade is 3%

B. The permissible rate of change of grade is 1%

C. The permissible transverse grade is 1.5%

D. All the above

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The slope of the obstruction clearance line from the boundary of the heliport should be

A. 1 : 2

B. 1 : 5

C. 1 : 8

D. 1 : 40