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Key Facts: CAA NZ ATPL Instruments & Navaids Exam

60 Qs

Official CAA NZ ATPL exam question count.

Aspeq / CAA NZ ATPL Syllabus

180 Mins

Time allowed for the examination.

CAA NZ Examination Guide

70%

Minimum pass mark required.

CAA NZ Part 61

$108 NZD

Exam fee per attempt.

Aspeq Booking Portal

3 Modules

Flight Deck Avionics, Satellite/PBN, Conventional Navaids.

CAA NZ ATPL Syllabus

CAA NZ ATPL Instruments and Navaids is a 60-question, 180-minute examination requiring a 70% passing grade, administered by Aspeq under CAA New Zealand regulations.

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1Which primary flight parameters are consolidated and displayed on a modern EFIS Primary Flight Display (PFD)?

A.Attitude, airspeed, altitude, vertical speed, heading/track, and flight mode annunciations

B.Engine pressure ratio, exhaust gas temperature, N1/N2 RPM, and fuel flow

C.Hydraulic system pressure, electrical bus voltages, and cabin pressurization metrics

D.Weather radar return imagery, terrain elevation overlay, and TCAS traffic map

Explanation: The EFIS Primary Flight Display (PFD) integrates essential flight parameters into a single forward screen, including attitude (ADI), airspeed tape, barometric altitude tape, vertical speed indicator, heading/track compass rose, and Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) status.

2What is the standard cycle length for updating the Navigation Database (NDB) within an FMC / FMS under AIRAC standards?

A.14 days

B.28 days

C.56 days

D.90 days

Explanation: According to ICAO AIRAC (Aeronautical Information Regulation And Control) standards, aeronautical navigation databases installed in aircraft FMS/FMC units must be updated every 28 days.

3Which aircraft transponder modes are mandatory to enable full TCAS II Version 7.1 Operation and Resolution Advisories (RAs)?

A.Mode A only

B.Mode C or Mode S with pressure altitude reporting

C.Mode A without altitude encoding

D.VHF Data Link Mode 4 without transponder inter-communication

Explanation: TCAS II requires altitude reporting from target aircraft to generate Traffic Advisories (TAs) and Resolution Advisories (RAs). Target aircraft must be equipped with Mode C or Mode S transponders. Furthermore, coordinated RAs between TCAS II aircraft require Mode S air-to-air datalink capacity.

4What is the primary function of a digital Air Data Computer (ADC) in a modern transport jet?

A.To measure pitot and static pressures and calculate CAS, TAS, Mach number, barometric altitude, and TAT

B.To process satellite signals and compute geographic latitude, longitude, and groundspeed

C.To measure angular rates of pitch, roll, and yaw using accelerometer triads

D.To compute optimum flight level and engine fuel flow based on gross weight

Explanation: The Air Data Computer (ADC / ADIRU) processes total (pitot) pressure, static pressure, and total air temperature (TAT) inputs to calculate calibrated airspeed (CAS), true airspeed (TAS), Mach number, pressure altitude, vertical speed, and static air temperature (SAT).

5What flight condition triggers an EGPWS / TAWS Mode 1 warning alert ('PULL UP' / 'SINK RATE')?

A.Excessive rate of descent relative to height above terrain

B.Excessive terrain closure rate due to rising terrain ahead

C.Altitude loss after takeoff or during a missed approach

D.Unsafe terrain clearance while not in landing configuration

Explanation: EGPWS Mode 1 monitors rate of descent versus radio altitude. If descent rate becomes excessive relative to height above ground, a 'SINK RATE' caution or 'PULL UP' warning is triggered.

6In standard airborne weather radar displays, what weather condition does the color magenta typically signify?

A.Light rainfall / light reflectivity

B.Heavy rainfall / severe precipitation

C.Severe turbulence detected by Doppler frequency shift analysis

D.Dry hail or clear air turbulence

Explanation: Modern airborne weather radar systems use magenta to indicate severe turbulence detected via Doppler frequency shift analysis (measuring velocity variance of water droplets).

7What is the minimum number of GNSS satellites required to determine an unaugmented 3D position (latitude, longitude, altitude) and receiver clock offset?

A.3 satellites

B.4 satellites

C.5 satellites

D.6 satellites

Explanation: Four satellites with valid line-of-sight range measurements are required to solve for four unknowns: X, Y, Z (3D spatial coordinates) and receiver clock bias (t).

8What does the acronym RAIM stand for in satellite-based navigation systems?

A.Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

B.Required Altitude and Inertial Measurement

C.Radar Assisted Instrument Method

D.Remote Automated Integrity Management

Explanation: RAIM stands for Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring, a technology embedded within GNSS receivers that assesses the integrity of satellite signals without relying on ground monitoring stations.

9In standard Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), what is the horizontal accuracy requirement for an RNP APCH final approach segment?

A.1.0 NM

B.0.3 NM

C.0.1 NM

D.2.0 NM

Explanation: Standard non-AR RNP APCH specifications require aircraft navigation performance to maintain a lateral accuracy of ±0.3 NM on the final approach segment for 95% of total flight time.

10Which radio frequency band is allocated internationally for VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) ground stations?

A.190.00 kHz to 1750.00 kHz

B.108.00 MHz to 117.95 MHz

C.329.15 MHz to 335.00 MHz

D.960.00 MHz to 1215.00 MHz

Explanation: VOR stations operate in the Very High Frequency (VHF) band between 108.00 MHz and 117.95 MHz (with 108.00–111.95 MHz even tenths reserved for VORs when odd tenths are used for ILS localizers).

About the CAA NZ ATPL Instruments & Navaids Exam

The CAA NZ ATPL Instruments and Navaids examination assesses airline transport pilot candidates on modern jet flight deck instruments (EFIS PFD/ND, FMS/FMC architecture, LNAV/VNAV guidance, AFDS autopilot & flight director, AHRS, ADC, TCAS II v7.1, EGPWS/TAWS modes 1-7, Airborne Weather Radar & PWS), satellite & area navigation (GNSS constellations, RAIM/FDE, SBAS/GBAS, PBN/RNP AR APCH, DME/DME RNAV), and conventional navigation systems (VOR, DME, ILS CAT I/II/III, NDB/ADF).

Assessment

60 multiple-choice questions delivered via Aspeq CBT in 180 minutes.

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

70%

Exam Fee

$108 NZD (Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (exams via Aspeq))

CAA NZ ATPL Instruments & Navaids Exam Content Outline

40%

Modern Jet Flight Deck Instruments

EFIS PFD/ND, FMS/FMC architecture, LNAV/VNAV guidance, AFDS autopilot & flight director modes, AHRS, ADC, TCAS II v7.1 TA/RA, EGPWS/TAWS modes 1-7, and Airborne Weather Radar with predictive windshear.

35%

Satellite & Area Navigation

GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), RAIM & FDE integrity, SBAS/GBAS augmentation, PBN / RNP AR APCH specifications, RF legs, and DME/DME RNAV position updating.

25%

Conventional Navigation Systems

VOR principles and errors, DME slant range and beacon capacity, ILS Categories I/II/III components and signals, and NDB/ADF LF/MF radio propagation and error corrections.

How to Pass the CAA NZ ATPL Instruments & Navaids Exam

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Passing score: 70%
Assessment: 60 multiple-choice questions delivered via Aspeq CBT in 180 minutes.
Time limit: 180 minutes
Exam fee: $108 NZD

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CAA NZ ATPL Instruments & Navaids Study Tips from Top Performers

1Understand FMS lateral and vertical guidance modes (LNAV, VNAV PATH, VNAV SPD, VNAV ALT) and AFDS Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) state transitions.

2Memorize TCAS II Version 7.1 specific modifications, including 'Level, Level' advisories and reversal RA logic when conflicting aircraft fail to follow initial RAs.

3Master the 7 modes of EGPWS/TAWS along with the difference between envelope-comparison alerts and forward-looking terrain avoidance (FLTA) database alerts.

4Distinguish between satellite constellation counts required for 3D navigation (4 satellites), RAIM fault detection (5 satellites or 4 with baro-vetting), and FDE fault exclusion (6 satellites or 5 with baro-vetting).

5Learn PBN performance requirements, specifically RNP AR APCH RF (Radius to Fix) leg capabilities, temperature compensation, and 2x RNP obstacle clearance containment boundaries.

6Practice conventional navaid geometry: VOR phase comparison and line-of-sight limits, DME slant range calculations overhead stations, ILS Cat I/II/III decision heights and RVR minima, and NDB ADF dip/night/coastal refraction errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAA NZ ATPL Instruments and Navaids exam?

It is a compulsory theoretical examination administered by Aspeq for the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ) required for Airline Transport Pilot License (Aeroplane) candidates.

What is the format, duration, and passing score?

The examination comprises 60 computer-based multiple-choice questions sat over 180 minutes (3 hours). A minimum score of 70% is required to pass.

What primary subject areas are covered in the syllabus?

The syllabus covers Modern Jet Flight Deck Instruments (EFIS, FMC/FMS, LNAV/VNAV, AFDS, AHRS, ADC, TCAS II v7.1, EGPWS/TAWS, Weather Radar), Satellite & Area Navigation (GNSS, RAIM/FDE, SBAS/GBAS, PBN, RNP AR APCH, DME/DME RNAV), and Conventional Navigation Systems (VOR, DME, ILS Cat I/II/III, NDB/ADF).

How much does the exam cost and how do I schedule it?

The examination fee is $108 NZD per sitting, scheduled directly through the Aspeq aviation examination portal.

How long are ATPL theory exam passes valid in New Zealand?

Under CAA NZ Part 61, candidates must pass all required ATPL examination subjects within a 36-month window from the date of the first subject pass.