30 Questions
According to the text, runway lighting must have adequate intensity in order to be effective in poor visibility conditions. What other requirement must the lighting meet in order to be effective in such conditions?
The lighting must be directional
What is the recommended practice when it comes to intensity changes in the approach lighting system?
Intensity changes should be avoided to prevent false visibility impressions
When a high-intensity lighting system is provided, what requirement must be incorporated into the system?
A suitable intensity control
According to the text, what is the minimum length of the barrettes?
4 m
According to the text, how many light sources are there in the central 300 m of the centre line beyond 300 m from the threshold?
2
According to the text, when can the centre line light position consist of a single light source beyond 300 m from the threshold?
When the serviceability level of the approach lights can be demonstrated
According to the text, what is the maximum light intensity value on the perimeter of and within the ellipse defining the main beam in Appendix 2, Figures A2-1 to A2-10?
Greater than three times the minimum light intensity value
Which of the following is a recommendation for emergency lighting at an aerodrome without a secondary power supply?
Sufficient emergency lights should be conveniently available for installation on at least the primary runway
Where should the aerodrome beacon be located?
On or adjacent to the aerodrome in an area of low ambient background lighting
What is the minimum effective intensity of the flash for the aerodrome beacon?
Greater than 2 000 cd
Which of the following is a recommendation for the length of the centre line lights in a simple approach lighting system?
Extend the centre line lights to 300 m from the threshold
What should be the length of each centre line light in a simple approach lighting system?
3 m
Where should the lights forming the crossbar in a precision approach category I lighting system be located?
At a distance of 300 m from the runway threshold
What is the maximum allowable gap on each side of the centre line in the crossbar lights of a precision approach category I lighting system?
6 m
Which of the following statements is true about the placement of the lights forming the centre line?
The innermost light is located 30 m from the threshold
What is the minimum length required for the barrettes in a precision approach category I lighting system?
4 m
When the centre line consists of barrettes, what is the recommended additional lighting that should be provided?
Flashing lights
What is the recommended spacing between lights in the barrettes of a precision approach category I lighting system?
1.5 m
According to the text, what is the longitudinal spacing between the lights forming the centre line?
30 m
What is the lateral spacing between the innermost lights of the side rows?
18 m
At what distance from the threshold is the crossbar provided?
150 m
If the centre line beyond a distance of 300 m from the threshold consists of lights as described in 5.3.4.31 b) or 5.3.4.32 b), where are the additional crossbars of lights provided?
450 m, 600 m, 750 m
According to the text, what is the recommended spacing between lights in the crossbar of a simple approach lighting system?
1 m to 4 m
According to the text, what is the maximum allowable gap between the lights on each side of the centre line in the crossbar of a simple approach lighting system?
6 m
According to the text, what is the recommended length of the crossbar in a simple approach lighting system?
30 m
According to the text, what is the recommended distance of the crossbar from the threshold in a simple approach lighting system?
300 m
Which type of aerodrome requires an identification beacon to show flashing-green?
Land aerodrome
What is the recommended speed of transmission for the identification characters in the International Morse Code?
6 to 8 words per minute
What is the minimum distance that a row of lights in a simple approach lighting system should extend from the threshold of the runway?
420 m
What is the maximum spacing allowed for the gaps on each side of the centre line in a simple approach lighting system with a crossbar of 30 m?
6 m
Quiz: Understanding Lighting Requirements for Different Category Operations in Aviation
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