CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Planning Practice Questions - CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Planning (New Zealand) Exam - CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Flight Planning Practice Questions - CAA NZ ATPL Theory

Question 1

Under NZ CAA and ICAO fuel policy for turbine-powered commercial transport aeroplanes, which components constitute the minimum required pre-flight Fuel Scheme (Ramp Fuel)?

Taxi fuel, trip fuel, contingency fuel, destination alternate fuel, final reserve fuel, and additional fuel (if required) Trip fuel, contingency fuel, and payload reserve fuel only Taxi fuel, trip fuel, and 45 minutes of holding fuel at cruise altitude Trip fuel, 10% contingency fuel, and fixed 60-minute reserve fuel

Correct Answer:

Taxi fuel, trip fuel, contingency fuel, destination alternate fuel, final reserve fuel, and additional fuel (if required)

Question 2

What is the standard minimum Contingency Fuel requirement for a jet aeroplane under NZ CAA flight planning regulations unless a specific reduced contingency scheme (e.g. RCF/DPP) is approved?

5% of the planned trip fuel or 5 minutes holding fuel at 1500 ft AGL in ISA, whichever is higher 10% of total ramp fuel regardless of flight duration 15 minutes of cruise fuel consumption at FL350 2% of the planned trip fuel plus 20 minutes alternate fuel

Correct Answer:

5% of the planned trip fuel or 5 minutes holding fuel at 1500 ft AGL in ISA, whichever is higher

Question 3

What is the mandatory Final Reserve Fuel duration and operating condition for turbine-engine jet aircraft under NZ CAA rules?

30 minutes at holding speed at 1500 ft AGL above the aerodrome elevation under ISA conditions 45 minutes at normal cruise fuel burn at initial cruising level 60 minutes at long-range cruise speed at FL200 20 minutes at maximum continuous thrust at sea level

Correct Answer:

30 minutes at holding speed at 1500 ft AGL above the aerodrome elevation under ISA conditions

Question 4

When planning a flight to an Isolated Aerodrome where no destination alternate exists, what additional fuel policy requirement must be fulfilled?

Fuel to fly for 2 hours at normal cruise consumption above destination, including final reserve fuel Fuel to hold for 30 minutes plus 10% of total payload mass Standard 5% contingency fuel plus 15 minutes holding fuel only Fuel to return to departure aerodrome regardless of distance

Correct Answer:

Fuel to fly for 2 hours at normal cruise consumption above destination, including final reserve fuel

Question 5

What items are accounted for within Taxi Fuel in a commercial jet flight plan?

Fuel expected to be consumed prior to takeoff, including APU burn, engine start, and ground taxi Fuel consumed from engine start until reaching initial cruising altitude Fuel required for taxiing at destination after landing Unusable fuel trapped in fuel lines and tank sumps

Correct Answer:

Fuel expected to be consumed prior to takeoff, including APU burn, engine start, and ground taxi

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