CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Advanced Aerodynamics, Performance and Systems Knowledge case studies
CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Advanced Aerodynamics, Performance and Systems Knowledge · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Advanced Aerodynamics, Performance and Systems Knowledge examination is one of the technical theory papers a candidate must pass to hold an Airline Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) under Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand rules. It is aimed at pilots who already hold a commercial licence and are moving toward command, or who need the ATPL theory component for professional advancement. The CAA NZ ATPL Theory - Advanced Aerodynamics, Performance and Systems Knowledge case studies are 5 cases and about 2,682 words.
1Coffin Corner in Mountain Wave Turbulence
A swept-wing business jet is cruising at FL430, ISA+5, at Mach 0.80 and 19,500 kg. The AFM buffet chart for this weight shows high-speed buffet onset at M 0.82 and low-speed buffet onset at 205 kt IAS, which corresponds to about M 0.70.
518 words, about 3 min2Wet Runway Departure with Tailwind at Queenstown
A twin-engine turboprop with MTOW 7,500 kg is scheduled to depart Queenstown runway 05 (TORA 1,891 m, elevation 1,171 ft, 1% uphill slope). OAT is 24°C, QNH 1013 hPa, and the reported wind is 230°M/10 kt, giving an 8 kt tailwind component.
456 words, about 2 min3Uncommanded Fuel Transfer in Cruise
A medium twin-turboprop is cruising at FL310 with 4,000 kg total fuel. At the start of the cruise the left tank indicates 2,100 kg and the right 1,900 kg, which is at the 200 kg maximum permitted lateral imbalance.
641 words, about 3 min4Aft CG After Last-Minute Cargo Loading
A twin-jet is being loaded for a 2-hour flight. Basic empty weight is 11,000 kg at arm 17.5 m.
449 words, about 2 min5Wet Runway Landing with Tailwind at Wellington
A twin-jet is planning to land at Wellington runway 16 (LDA 1,815 m, elevation 41 ft). Landing weight is 60,000 kg.
618 words, about 3 min