Canada IATRA case studies
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The Initial Aeroplane Type Rating - commonly called the IATRA - is a Transport Canada written examination that pilots complete as part of the requirements for a first aeroplane type rating. It is aimed at licensed pilots who are moving into a turbojet or otherwise type-rated aeroplane for the first time, and who must demonstrate a ground-level understanding of high-performance aircraft before flying the type. The Canada IATRA case studies are 5 cases and about 2,594 words.
1Winter Departure With Contaminated Runway and Icing Risk
You are the pilot-in-command of a twin-engine turboprop, MTOW 9,500 kg, departing a northern Canadian airport at 07:20 local time in February. Temperature is -8°C, dew point -11°C, wind 340° at 12 knots gusting 22, runway 31 in use, 1,800 m long, dry snow 2 cm over compacted snow, braking action reported as medium.
535 words, about 3 min2Pressurization Failure at Altitude With a Passenger on Oxygen
You are flying a pressurized twin turboprop at FL250 with 14 passengers and 2 crew. A passenger with a documented respiratory condition is using a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) approved for the flight.
506 words, about 3 min3Thunderstorm and Icing on a Mountain Route
You are planning a VFR flight in a single-engine piston aircraft from a valley airport (elevation 1,200 ft) to a mountain airport (elevation 4,800 ft), 180 nm direct. The route crosses a ridge at 8,500 ft.
526 words, about 3 min4Night IFR Approach Below Minimums With a Failed Pitot Heat
You are flying a twin-engine turboprop on an night IFR approach to a Canadian airport. The approach is an ILS to runway 27, decision altitude 250 ft AGL, visibility 1/2 sm.
484 words, about 2 min5Fuel Planning and Alternate Selection Under Changing Weather
You are planning a 3.2-hour IFR flight in a twin turboprop from a southern Canadian airport to a northern destination. Forecast enroute winds are 300° at 40 knots at 18,000 ft, giving a 25-knot headwind component.
543 words, about 3 min