Instrument Rating — FAA Question Changes October 2008 to June 2009 This change report covers changes to the following two books from last year to this year: Jeppesen Instrument Rating Airman Knowledge Test Guide (JS312401-017 to -018) Jeppesen Instrument Rating Airman Knowledge Test Question Bank (JS334256-014 to -015) Initial question number references below pertain to the test guide; parenthetical question number references below pertain to the analogous question bank. In addition, all figure numbers have been changed from chapter-by-folio numbering (for example, 2-1, 2-2, etc.) to the numbering in the FAA computer testing supplement for Instrument Rating (FAA-CT-8080-3E). Old New 2-32 PLT118 (44. PLT118) 2-31 PLT118 (43. PLT118) What indication should be observed on a turn What indication should be observed on a turn coordinator during a right turn while taxiing? coordinator during a right turn while taxiing? A. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the A. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the left and the ball remains centered. left and the ball remains centered. B. The miniature aircraft and the ball will remain B. The miniature aircraft will show a turn to the centered. right and the ball moves to the left. C. Both the miniature aircraft and the ball will C. Both the miniature aircraft and the ball will remain centered. remain centered. 2-32. Answer B. GFDICM 2A, IFH 2-32. Answer B. GFDICM 2A, IFH During taxi turns, the turn coordinator and During taxi turns, the turn coordinator and heading indicator should display a turn in the heading indicator should display a turn in the correct direction. The ball in the inclinometer correct direction. The ball in the inclinometer should swing to the outside of the turn. should swing to the outside of the turn. Therefore, in a right turn, the miniature aircraft Therefore, in a right turn, the miniature aircraft shows a turn to the right and the ball moves to shows a turn to the right and the ball moves to the left. the left. November 6, 2009 1 of 13 Old New 2-50 PLT187 (62. PLT187) 2-49 PLT187 (61. PLT187) Prior to starting an engine, you should check the Prior to starting an engine, you should check the indicator to determine if the turn-and-slip indicator to determine if the A. needle indication properly corresponds to the A. needle indication properly corresponds to the angle of the wings or rotors with the horizon. angle of the wings or rotors with the horizon. B. needle is approximately centered and the tube B. needle is approximately centered and the tube is full of fluid. is full of fluid. C. ball will move freely from one end of the tube C. ball will move freely from one end of the tube to the other when the aircraft is rocked. to the other when the aircraft is rocked. 2-50. Answer B. GFDICM 2A, IFH 2-50. Answer B. GFDICM 2A, IFH Prior to starting an aircraft, check to make sure Prior to starting an aircraft, check to make sure the needle of the turn-and-slip indicator is the needle of the turn-and-slip indicator is centered and the inclinometer is full of fluid. centered and the inclinometer is full of fluid. NEW 2-144 PLT202 (156. PLT202) (Refer to Figure 108) Where should the bearing pointer be located relative to the wing-tip reference to maintain the 16 DME range in a left hand arc with a left crosswind component? A. Ahead of the left wing-tip reference for the VOR 2. B. Ahead of the right wing-tip reference for the VOR 1. C. Behind the left wing-tip reference for the VOR 2. Answer A. GFDICM 2C The RMI needle points directly toward the station, so in a left hand DME arc with no wind, it would point to the left wing-tip reference. To compensate for a left crosswind component, the aircraft must turn slightly into the wind, so the RMI needle would point slightly ahead of the wingtip reference. November 6, 2009 2 of 13 Old New 2-148 PLT078 (156. PLT202) 2-147 PLT078 (159. PLT202) (Refer to figure 2-1 on page 2-6 page 2-61) (Refer to figure 27 on page 2-6 and figure 30 on page 2-61.) To which maximum service volume distance from the OED VORTAC should you expect to To which maximum service volume distance receive adequate signal coverage for navigation from the OED VORTAC should you expect to at the flight planed altitude? receive adequate signal coverage for navigation at the flight planed altitude? A. 100 NM. A. 100 NM. B. 80 NM. B. 80 NM. C. 40 NM. C. 40 NM. Answer C. GFDICM 2C, AIM Answer C. GFDICM 2C, AIM The Airport/Facility Directory contains the notation (H) next to the OED VORTAC. The Airport/Facility Directory contains the According to Legend 27 in Appendix B, this notation (H) next to the OED VORTAC. indicates a high altitude service volume. This According to Legend 27 in Appendix B, this service volume is usable out to 40 n.m. from indicates a high altitude service volume. This 1,000 to 14,500 feet MSL, out to 100 n.m from service volume is usable out to 40 n.m. from 14,500 to 18,000 feet MSL, out to 130 n.m. from 1,000 to 14,500 feet MSL, out to 100 n.m from 18,000 to 45,000 feet MSL, and out to 100 n.m 14,500 to 18,000 feet MSL, out to 130 n.m. from from 45,000 to 60,000 feet MSL. With a cruising 18,000 to 45,000 feet MSL, and out to 100 n.m altitude of 8,000 feet, you should expect to from 45,000 to 60,000 feet MSL. With a cruising receive adequate signal coverage out to 40 n.m. altitude of 8,000 feet, you should expect to receive adequate signal coverage out to 40 n.m. November 6, 2009 3 of 13 Old New 3-2 PLT445 (256. PLT445) DELETED Which sources of aeronautical information, when used collectively, provide the latest status of airport conditions (e.g., runway closures, runway lighting, snow conditions)? A. Aeronautical Information Manual, aeronautical charts, and Distant (D) Notice to Airman (NOTAMs). B. Airport Facility Directory, FDC NOTAMs, and Local (L) NOTAMs. C. Airport Facility Directory and Distant (D) NOTAMs. 3-2. Answer C. GFDICM 3A, AIM The Airport/Facility Directory (A/FD) contains information on runways, communications, and navaids that was current at the time of publication. NOTAMs update publications, such as the A/FD and aeronautical charts, with time- critical information. NOTAM-D information is disseminated primarily by FSSs for all navigational facilities, public use airports, seaplane bases, and heliports listed in the Airport/Facility Directory. NOTAM-D information also includes such items as taxiway closures, construction activities near runways, snow conditions, and changes in the status of airport lighting. November 6, 2009 4 of 13 Old New 3-18 PLT162 (272. PLT162) 3-16 PLT162 (268. PLT162) Which airspace is defined as a transition area Which airspace is defined as a transition area when designated in conjunction with an airport when designated in conjunction with an airport which has a prescribed IAP? which has a prescribed IAP? A. The Class E airspace extending upward from A. The Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface and 700 feet or more above the surface and terminating at the base of the overlying terminating at the base of the overlying controlled airspace. controlled airspace. B. That Class D airspace extending from the B. That Class D airspace extending from the surface and terminating at the base of the surface and terminating at the base of the continental control area. continental control area. C. The Class C airspace extending from the C. The Class C airspace extending from the surface to 700 or 1,200 feet AGL, where surface to 700 or 1,200 feet AGL, where designated. designated. 3-18. Answer A. GFDICM 3A, AIM 3-18. Answer A. GFDICM 3A, AIM Several types of airspace may be designated as Several types of airspace may be designated as Class E. One example is domestic airspace areas Class E. One example is domestic airspace areas which extend upward from 700 feet or more which extend upward from 700 feet or more above the surface when designated in above the surface when designated in conjunction with an airport which has an conjunction with an airport which has an approved instrument approach procedure (IAP). approved instrument approach procedure (IAP). This type of Class E airspace, which extends up to the overlying controlled airspace, was formerly referred to as a transition area. 3-56 PLT141 (310. PLT323) 3-54 PLT141 (306. PLT323) (Refer to figure 3-10 on page 3-25.) (Refer to figure 137 on page 3-23.) What is the distance (A) from the beginning of What is the distance (A) from the beginning of the runway to the fixed distance marker? the runway to the fixed distance marker? A. 500 feet. A. 500 feet. B. 1,000 feet. B. 1,000 feet. C. 1,500 feet. C. 1,500 feet. 3-56. Answer B. GFDICM 3A, AIM 3-56. Answer B. GFDICM 3A, AIM The solid bold stripes of the fixed distance The solid bold stripes of the fixed distance marker begin 1,000 feet from the threshold. marker begin 1,000 feet from the threshold. (The current term for the fixed distance marker is "aiming point marking.") November 6, 2009 5 of 13 Old New 3-58 PLT141 (310. PLT323) 3-56 PLT141 (308. PLT141) (Refer to figure 3-10 on page 3-25.) (Refer to figure 137 on page 3-23.) What is the distance (C) from the beginning of What is the distance (A) from the beginning of the touchdown zone marker to the beginning of the runway to the fixed distance marker? the fixed distance marker? A. 500 feet. A. 1,000 feet. B. 1,000 feet. B. 500 feet. C. 1,500 feet. C. 250 feet. 3-56. Answer B. GFDICM 3A, AIM 3-58. Answer B. GFDICM 3A, AIM The distance between the beginning of the The distance between the beginning of the touchdown zone marker and the beginning of the touchdown zone marker and the beginning of the fixed distance marker is 500 feet. (The current fixed distance marker is 500 feet. term for the fixed distance marker is "aiming point marking.") 3-67 PLT323 (321. PLT323) DELETED What information is contained in the Notices to Airman Publication (NTAP)? A. Current NOTAM (D) and FDC NOTAMs. B. All Current NOTAMs. C. Current NOTAM (L) and FDC NOTAMs. 4-13 PLT201 (387. PLT201) 4-13 PLT201 (381. PLT201) Which procedure applies to instrument departure Which procedure applies to instrument departure procedures? procedures? A. Instrument departure clearances will not be A. Instrument departure clearances will not be issued unless requested by the pilot. issued unless requested by the pilot. B. The pilot-in-command must accept an B. The pilot in command must accept an instrument departure procedure when issued instrument departure procedure when issued by ATC. by ATC. C. If an instrument departure procedure is C. If an instrument departure procedure is accepted, the pilot must possess at least a accepted, the pilot must possess a textual or textual description. graphic description. Answer C. GFDICM 4B, AIM Answer C. GFDICM 4B, AIM Use of an Instrument Departure Procedure (DP) Use of an Instrument Departure Procedure (DP) requires the pilot to possess at least a textual requires the pilot to possess a textual or graphic description of the departure procedure. description of the departure procedure. November 6, 2009 6 of 13 Old New 5-15 PLT430 (412. PLT430) 5-15 PLT430 (406. PLT430) Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule Unless otherwise prescribed, what is the rule regarding altitude and course to be maintained regarding altitude and course to be maintained during an IFR off airways flight over during an IFR off airways flight over mountainous terrain? mountainous terrain? A. 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 4 A. 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within 4 NM of course. NM of course. B. 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a B. 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 5 NM of course. horizontal distance of 4 NM of course. C. 7,500 feet above the highest obstacle within a C. 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle within a horizontal distance of 3 NM of course. horizontal distance of 5 NM of course. Answer A. GFDICM 5A, FAR 91.177 Answer A. GFDICM 5A, FAR 91.177 When flying in an area with no published MEA, When flying in an area with no published MEA, MOCA, or other procedural altitude MOCA, or other procedural altitude prescribed prescribed in 14 CFR Part 95 or Part 97, you in 14 CFR Part 95 or Part 97, you may fly an off- may fly an off-airways IFR flight over airways IFR flight over mountainous terrain no mountainous terrain no lower than 2,000 feet lower than 2,000 feet above the highest obstacle above the highest obstacle within a horizontal within a horizontal distance of four nautical distance of four nautical miles from the miles from the course line. course line. 5-65 PLT296 (462. PLT296) 5-65 PLT296 (456. PLT296) To ensure proper airspace protection while in a To ensure proper airspace protection while in a holding pattern, what is the maximum airspeed holding pattern, what is the maximum indicated above 14,000 feet for civil turbojet aircraft? airspeed above 14,000 feet? A. 230 knots. A. 220 knots. B. 265 knots. B. 265 knots. C. 200 knots. C. 200 knots. Answer B. GFDICM 5C, AIM Answer B. GFDICM 5C, AIM The maximum airspeed for civil turbojet aircraft The maximum indicated airspeed for all aircraft holding above 14,000 feet MSL is 265 knots. For holding above 14,000 feet MSL is 265 knots. For 6,000 feet MSL and below, the speed is 200 6,000 feet MSL and below, the speed is 200 knots. For 6,001 feet MSL through 14,000 feet knots. For 6,001 feet MSL through 14,000 feet MSL the maximum holding speed is 230 knots. MSL the maximum holding speed is 230 knots. November 6, 2009 7 of 13 Old New NEW QUESTION AND FIGURE 5-77 PLT083 (468. PLT083) (SEE NEW FIGURE AT END OF FILE) (Refer to figure 152 on page 5-36.) What waypoints are designated as fly-over waypoints? A. FAF and AGHAN. B. Missed approach and AGHAN. C. Missed approach and the IAFs. Answer B. GFDICM 8C IPH Legend 14 (see appendices) shows that a fly-over waypoint has a circle around the waypoint symbol. Both AGHAN and the missed approach point, RW30, have circled waypoint symbols. NEW QUESTION AND FIGURE 5-78 PLT083 (469. PLT083) (SEE NEW FIGURE AT END OF FILE) (Refer to figure 152 on page 5-36.) At what point is the pilot authorized to descend below 5200 feet when cleared to the SUXYO waypoint from the West? A. 24 NM from AJCIZ. B. 24 NM from SUXYO. C. 30 NM from SUXYO. Answer B. GFDICM 8C IPH The left base quadrant for aircraft approaching SUXYO from the west shows that you can descend to 5,200 feet MSL within the 30 n.m. arc but not below it. Within the 24 n.m. arc, you can descend below 5,200 feet to 4,900 feet. November 6, 2009 8 of 13 Old New 5-79 PLT296 (462. PLT296) 5-81 PLT296 (456. PLT296) To ensure proper airspace protection while in a To ensure proper airspace protection while in a holding pattern, what is the maximum indicated holding pattern, what is the maximum indicated airspeed above 14,000 feet? airspeed above 14,000 feet? A. 200 knots. A. 220 knots. B. 220 knots. B. 265 knots. C. 265 knots. C. 200 knots. 5-79. Answer C. GFDICM 5C, AIM Answer B. GFDICM 5C, AIM The maximum holding speed for civil aircraft The maximum indicated airspeed for all aircraft (piston and jet) is 200 KIAS up to 6,000 feet holding above 14,000 feet MSL is 265 knots. For MSL, 230 KIAS from 6,001 to 14,000 feet, and 6,000 feet MSL and below, the speed is 200 265 KIAS above 14,000 feet. knots. For 6,001 feet MSL through 14,000 feet MSL the maximum holding speed is 230 knots. 8-7 PLT090 8-7 PLT090 (Refer to figure 8-4 on page 8-9 and figure 8-5 (Refer to figure 96 on page 8-9 and figure 97 on on page 8-10.) page 8-10.) To which aircraft position(s) does HSI To which aircraft position(s) does HSI presentation "B" correspond? presentation "B" correspond? A. 11. A. 11. B. 5 and 13. B. 5 and 13. C. 7 and 11. C. 7 and 11. 8-7. Answer B. GFDICM 8B, IFH 8-7. Answer B. GFDICM 8B, IFH Both aircraft number 9 and 6 are on a heading of Both aircraft number 5 and 13 are on a heading north, directly over the extended centerline. This of east, south of the course. Because the back is indicated by the localizer, which from either course of 090° is selected, the CDI is reverse position, shows a centered CDI. sensing. November 6, 2009 9 of 13 Old New 8-49 PLT090 8-49 PLT090 (Refer to figure 8-7 on page 8-23 (Refer to figure 139 on page 8-22 and figure 142 on page 8-25.) on page 8-24.) Which displacement from the localizer and glide Which displacement from the localizer and glide slope at the outer marker is indicated? slope at the outer marker is indicated? A. 1,550 feet to the left of the localizer centerline A. 1,550 feet to the left of the localizer centerline and 210 feet below the glide slope. and 210 feet below the glide slope. B. 1,550 feet to the right of the localizer B. 1,550 feet to the right of the localizer centerline and 210 feet above the glide slope. centerline and 210 feet above the glide slope. C. 775 feet to the left of the localizer centerline C. 775 feet to the left of the localizer centerline and 420 feet below the glide slope. and 420 feet below the glide slope. 8-49. Answer A. GFDICM 8B, IFH 8-49. Answer A. GFDICM 8B, IFH Figure 8-10 indicates that the aircraft is Figure 142 indicates that the aircraft is approximately 1 dot below the glide slope and 2 approximately 1 dot below the glide slope and 2 dots to the left of the localizer. At the outer dots to the left of the localizer. At the outer marker, this corresponds to 210 feet below glide marker, this corresponds to 210 feet below glide slope and approximately 1,550 feet to the left of slope and approximately 1,550 feet to the left of the centerline. the centerline. 9-106 PLT291 (737. PLT291) 9-102 PLT291 (725. PLT291) "WND" in the categorical outlook in the "WND" in the categorical outlook in the Aviation Area Forecast means that the wind Aviation Area Forecast means that the wind during that period is forecast to be during that period is forecast to be A. At least 6 knots or stronger. A. sustained surface wind speed of 6 knots or greater. B. At least 15 knots or stronger. B. sustained surface wind speed of 15 knots or C. At least 20 knots or stronger. greater. C. sustained surface wind speed of 20 knots or Answer C. GFDICM 9C, AWS greater. The contraction “WND” appended to any Answer C. GFDICM 9C, AWS category indicates that the sustained surface The contraction “WND” appended to any wind is expected to be 20 knots or more, or category indicates that the sustained surface surface wind gusts are expected to be 25 knots or wind is expected to be 20 knots or more, or more during the majority of the six-hour outlook surface wind gusts are expected to be 25 knots or period. more during the majority of the six-hour outlook period. November 6, 2009 10 of 13