CPL Emergency Procedures and Crew Resource Management Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a 'sterile cockpit' rule during commercial operations under FAR Part 135?
Answer: To prohibit all non-essential crew communication below 10,000 ft to reduce distraction during critical flight phases
The sterile cockpit rule (FAR 121.542/135.100) prohibits crew members from engaging in non-essential activities below 10,000 ft to prevent distractions during critical flight phases.
A pilot experiencing hypoxia at altitude is most likely to notice which early symptom first?
Answer: Impaired judgment and euphoria before any physical symptoms
Hypoxia's insidious onset means impaired judgment and a false sense of well-being (euphoria) often precede any physical symptoms, making self-diagnosis difficult.
During engine failure after takeoff in a single-engine aircraft, the pilot's PRIMARY concern is:
Answer: Maintaining best glide speed and selecting the best available landing area ahead
The first priority is to maintain aircraft control at best glide speed and identify a suitable landing area; attempting a turnback below a safe altitude ('impossible turn') is a leading cause of fatal accidents.
What is 'situational awareness' (SA) in the context of CRM?
Answer: The pilot's accurate, real-time understanding of aircraft state, environment, and mission progress
Situational awareness is the continuous perception, comprehension, and projection of the aircraft's status and environment, forming the foundation for effective decision-making in CRM.
When should a commercial pilot squawk 7700 on the transponder?
Answer: Whenever an emergency or urgency condition exists requiring immediate ATC assistance
Transponder code 7700 is the universal emergency code that alerts ATC to any emergency or urgency situation, and it should be selected whenever the pilot requires immediate assistance.
A commercial pilot flying at night observes the landing gear warning light illuminate amber during approach. The appropriate action is to:
Answer: Execute a go-around, recycle the gear, and follow the abnormal checklist
An amber (or red) gear warning light indicates an unsafe gear condition; the pilot must execute a go-around, attempt to recycle the gear, and follow published abnormal/emergency landing gear procedures.