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CPL Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures Flashcards

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  1. What is the published missed approach point (MAP) on a VOR/DME approach?

    Answer: The point at which the pilot must initiate a climb if visual reference is not established

    The MAP on a non-precision approach is the designated point at which the pilot must begin the missed approach procedure if the required visual references have not been acquired.

  2. When can a pilot legally descend below the MDA on a non-precision instrument approach?

    Answer: When the flight visibility meets the approach minimums and required visual references are clearly visible

    FAR 91.175 requires that flight visibility meets the published minimum and that required visual references (e.g., runway lights, threshold markings) are clearly visible before descending below MDA.

  3. A NOTAM reports an ILS glideslope 'out of service' for your destination. Which approach type becomes the most appropriate precision substitute?

    Answer: LOC approach using localizer-only minimums

    When the glideslope is out of service, the ILS degrades to a localizer (LOC) approach, which uses only the lateral guidance with higher published minimums.

  4. What is the maximum indicated airspeed for a holding pattern at or below 6,000 ft MSL for a civil aircraft under FAR 91?

    Answer: 230 KIAS

    According to AIM holding procedures, the maximum holding airspeed for civil aircraft at 6,001–14,000 ft MSL is 230 KIAS; at or below 6,000 ft the limit is also 200 KIAS per some references, but FAA AIM Chapter 5 cites 230 KIAS for turboprops/jets above 6,000 ft, and 200 KIAS at or below 6,000 ft.

  5. Under IFR, what transponder code must a pilot squawk when experiencing a complete two-way radio communications failure?

    Answer: 7600

    Code 7600 is the internationally recognized transponder code for lost communications (NORDO), alerting ATC to the aircraft's radio failure.

  6. Which document or publication contains the instrument approach procedure (IAP) charts a commercial pilot uses when flying IFR?

    Answer: Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP) / NOS approach charts

    The FAA Terminal Procedures Publication (TPP), also known as NOS or Jeppesen approach charts, contains all published instrument approach procedures for IFR operations.