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A single-engined aeroplane flies over water. Life rafts are required beyond 100 nautical miles from a suitable emergency landing site, or beyond what other limit?

  1. The distance covered in 60 minutes at the filed cruising speed
  2. The distance covered in 15 minutes at the filed cruising speed
  3. The distance covered in 120 minutes at the filed cruising speed
  4. The distance covered in 30 minutes at the filed cruising speed, whichever is less
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Correct answer: The distance covered in 30 minutes at the filed cruising speed, whichever is less

The limit is 100 NM or the distance in 30 minutes of flight, whichever is the lesser.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.63(1) Life Rafts and Survival Equipment — Flights over Water

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026