CPL CPL Emergency Procedures and Crew Resource Management 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a 'sterile cockpit' rule during commercial operations under FAR Part 135?

Accepted Answer

To prohibit all non-essential crew communication below 10,000 ft to reduce distraction during critical flight phases

Answer

To require the cockpit to be cleaned before each departure

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To limit crew food and beverage consumption during flight

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To restrict passenger interaction to the cabin crew only

Question 2

A pilot experiencing hypoxia at altitude is most likely to notice which early symptom first?

Accepted Answer

Impaired judgment and euphoria before any physical symptoms

Answer

Severe headache and nausea

Answer

Sudden loss of consciousness

Answer

Rapid, labored breathing

Question 3

During engine failure after takeoff in a single-engine aircraft, the pilot's PRIMARY concern is:

Accepted Answer

Maintaining best glide speed and selecting the best available landing area ahead

Answer

Attempting an engine restart before losing altitude

Answer

Immediately turning back to the departure runway

Answer

Declaring an emergency on 121.5 MHz

Question 4

What is 'situational awareness' (SA) in the context of CRM?

Accepted Answer

The pilot's accurate, real-time understanding of aircraft state, environment, and mission progress

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The ability to fly an aircraft without reference to instruments

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The process of filing a thorough flight plan before departure

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Maintaining visual contact with other aircraft in the pattern

Question 5

When should a commercial pilot squawk 7700 on the transponder?

Accepted Answer

Whenever an emergency or urgency condition exists requiring immediate ATC assistance

Answer

Only when directed by ATC

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Only during an engine failure

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Whenever weather conditions deteriorate below VFR minimums

Question 6

A commercial pilot flying at night observes the landing gear warning light illuminate amber during approach. The appropriate action is to:

Accepted Answer

Execute a go-around, recycle the gear, and follow the abnormal checklist

Answer

Continue the approach and land normally since amber means caution only

Answer

Select gear up and continue to destination

Answer

Ask a passenger to look out the window to confirm gear position