Exam quiz Airport Operations - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) What is the correct UNICOM frequency to be used at Coeur D'Alene to request fuel?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz

Answer

122.1/108.8 MHz

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135.075 MHz

Question 2

At a nontowered airport, what is the best way to proceed for departure?

Accepted Answer

Broadcast intentions prior to taxi and announcing runway of departure

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Radio need not be used

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Call on a nearby tower frequency

Question 3

When making routine transponder code changes, pilots should avoid inadvertent selection of which code?

Accepted Answer

7500

Answer

4000

Answer

7200

Question 4

A near midair collision is defined as an incident associated with the operation of an aircraft in which a possibility of collision occurs as a result of coming less than what distance from another aircraft?

Accepted Answer

500 feet

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1 mile

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2000 feet

Question 5

The recommended entry position to an airport traffic pattern is

Accepted Answer

to enter 45° at the midpoint of the downwind leg at traffic pattern altitude

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45° to the base leg just below traffic pattern altitude

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to cross directly over the airport at traffic pattern altitude and join the downwind leg

Question 6

How should you set the transponder after an engine failure in flight?

Accepted Answer

7700

Answer

7600

Answer

7500

Question 7

Which incident requires an immediate notification be made to the nearest NTSB field office?

Accepted Answer

An overdue aircraft that is believed to be involved in an accident

Answer

An in-flight radio communications failure

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An in-flight generator or alternator failure

Question 8

Some nontowered airports have a Remote Communications Outlet (RCO) enabling you to:

Accepted Answer

Contact ATC over the VOR

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Contact the airport’s personnel

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Substitute this frequency for the usual UNICOM frequency

Question 9

(Refer to figure 50.) The segmented circle indicates that a landing on Runway 26 will be with a

Accepted Answer

right-quartering headwind

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right-quartering tailwind

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left-quartering headwind

Question 10

NTSB Part 830 states that an aircraft operator must immediately notify them:

Accepted Answer

In the case of an aircraft accident

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If the aircraft is later to its destination than one hour of its projected arrival time

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Of any aircraft incident

Question 11

The most effective method of scanning for other aircraft for collision avoidance during daylight hours is to use

Accepted Answer

a series of short, regularly spaced eye movements to search each 10-degree sector

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peripheral vision by scanning small sectors and utilizing offcenter viewing

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regularly spaced concentration on the 3-, 9-, and 12-o'clock positions

Question 12

Which is the correct traffic pattern departure procedure to use at a non-towered airport?

Accepted Answer

Comply with any FAA traffic pattern established for the airport

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Make all turns to the left

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Depart in any direction consistent with safety, after crossing the airport boundary

Question 13

What does a runway exit sign denote?

Accepted Answer

Direction to a taxiway

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Designation and direction of a taxiway that leads to a non-movement area

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Denotes the entrance to a runway from a taxiway

Question 14

An airplane and a glider are on a head-on collision course. What should each pilot do?

Accepted Answer

Both pilots should give way to the right

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The airplane pilot should give way to the left

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The glider pilot should give way to the right

Question 15

(Refer to figure 50.) Which runway and traffic pattern should be used as indicated by the wind cone in the segmented circle?

Accepted Answer

Left-hand traffic on Runway 36

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Right-hand traffic on Runway 18

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Right-hand traffic on Runway 9

Question 16

The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

7

Answer

5

Question 17

FAA advisory circulars containing subject matter specifically related to Air Traffic Control and General Operations are issued under which subject number?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

70

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60

Question 18

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) At Coeur D'Alene, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to self-announce position and intentions?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz

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122.05 MHz

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122.1/108.8 MHz

Question 19

An ATC clearance provides

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authorization to proceed under specified traffic conditions in controlled airspace

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adequate separation from all traffic

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priority over all other traffic

Question 20

(Refer to figure 52.) Traffic patterns in effect at Lincoln Municipal are

Accepted Answer

to the left on Runway 17 and Runway 36; to the right on Runway 18 and Runway 35

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to the right on Runway 17 and Runway 36; to the left on Runway 18 and Runway 35

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to the right on Runways 14 - 32

Question 21

If the control tower uses a light signal to direct a pilot to give way to other aircraft and continue circling, the light will be

Accepted Answer

steady red

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flashing red

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alternating red and green

Question 22

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?

Accepted Answer

Glider

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Airship

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Aircraft refueling other aircraft

Question 23

The aircraft that always has right-of-way is the:

Accepted Answer

Aircraft in distress

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Glider

Answer

Balloon

Question 24

Inbound to an airport with no tower, FSS, or UNICOM in operation, a pilot should self-announce on MULTICOM frequency

Accepted Answer

10 miles out

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20 miles out

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5 miles out

Question 25

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aircraft listed?

Accepted Answer

Aircraft towing other aircraft

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Gyroplane

Answer

Airship

Question 26

While on final approach for landing, an alternating green and red light followed by a flashing red light is received from the control tower. Under these circumstances, the pilot should

Accepted Answer

exercise extreme caution and abandon the approach, realizing the airport is unsafe for landing

Answer

discontinue the approach, fly the same traffic pattern and approach again, and land

Answer

abandon the approach, circle the airport to the right, and expect a flashing white light when the airport is safe for landing

Question 27

How should a VFR flight plan be closed at the completion of the flight at a controlled airport?

Accepted Answer

The pilot must close the flight plan with the nearest FSS or other FAA facility upon landing

Answer

The tower will automatically close the flight plan when the aircraft turns off the runway

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The tower will relay the instructions to the nearest FSS when the aircraft contacts the tower for landing

Question 28

Which aircraft has the right-of-way over all other air traffic?

Accepted Answer

An aircraft in distress

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A balloon

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An aircraft on final approach to land

Question 29

You must notify the NTSB immediately if the following occurs.

Accepted Answer

In-flight fire

Answer

Fire of the primary aircraft while in a hangar which results in damage to other property of more than $25,000

Answer

Ground fire resulting in fire equipment dispatch

Question 30

(Refer to figure 65) After landing, the airplane is completely clear of the runway when:

Accepted Answer

The aircraft is completely past the solid lines of the marking at location G

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The sign at location E is in view

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The aircraft is completely past the dashed lines of the marking at location G

Question 31

If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?

Accepted Answer

Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower

Answer

Flash the landing lights and cycle the landing gear while circling the airport

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Enter a crosswind leg and rock the wings

Question 32

After landing at a tower-controlled airport, when should the pilot contact ground control?

Accepted Answer

When advised by the tower to do so

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Prior to turning off the runway

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After reaching a taxiway that leads directly to the parking area

Question 33

(Refer to Figure 21, area 1.) What is the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) for Minot International (MOT)?

Accepted Answer

118.2 MHz

Answer

122.95 MHz

Answer

118.725 MHz

Question 34

(Refer to figure 26, area 5.) What is the CTAF/UNICOM frequency at Barnes County Airport?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz

Answer

122.0 MHz

Answer

123.6 MHz

Question 35

The correct method of stating 5,500 feet MSL to ATC is:

Accepted Answer

FIVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED

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FIFTY-FIVE HUNDRED FEET MSL

Answer

FIVE POINT FIVE

Question 36

What period of time must a person be hospitalized before an injury may be defined by the NTSB as a 'serious injury'?

Accepted Answer

48 hours, commencing within 7 days after date of the injury

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10 days, with no other extenuating circumstances

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72 hours, commencing within 10 days after date of the injury

Question 37

What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft on the left shall give way

Answer

Each aircraft shall give way to the right

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The faster aircraft shall give way

Question 38

When approaching to land at an airport, without an operating control tower, in Class G airspace, the pilot should

Accepted Answer

make all turns to the left, unless otherwise indicated

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enter and fly a traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL

Answer

fly a left-hand traffic pattern at 800 feet AGL

Question 39

Which initial action should a pilot take prior to entering Class C airspace?

Accepted Answer

Contact approach control on the appropriate frequency

Answer

Contact the FSS for traffic advisories

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Contact the tower and request permission to enter

Question 40

The numbers 35 and 17 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately:

Accepted Answer

350° and 170° magnetic heading

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035° and 017° magnetic heading

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350° and 170° true heading

Question 41

How can you determine if another aircraft is on a collision course with your aircraft?

Accepted Answer

There will be no apparent relative motion between your aircraft and the other aircraft

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The other aircraft will always appear to get larger and closer at a rapid rate

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The nose of each aircraft is pointed at the same point in space

Question 42

An ATC radar facility issues the following advisory to a pilot flying on a heading of 090°: 'TRAFFIC 3 O'CLOCK, 2 MILES, WESTBOUND...' Where should the pilot look for this traffic?

Accepted Answer

South

Answer

West

Answer

East

Question 43

What action, if any, is appropriate if the pilot deviates from an ATC instruction during an emergency and is given priority?

Accepted Answer

File a detailed report within 48 hours to the chief of the appropriate ATC facility, if requested

Answer

Take no special action since you are pilot in command

Answer

File a report to the FAA Administrator, as soon as possible

Question 44

As you approach your destination airport in Class B airspace after a long cross-country flight, you learn that the airport is unexpectedly closed. While diverting to an alternate airport, you calculate that you will land with just a few gallons of fuel in the tank. What should you tell ATC?

Accepted Answer

Minimum fuel

Answer

Declare an emergency

Answer

No need to make a report to ATC

Question 45

To set the high intensity runway lights on medium intensity, the pilot should click the microphone seven times, and then click it

Accepted Answer

five times within five seconds

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three times within three seconds

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one time within four seconds

Question 46

An alternating red and green light signal directed from the control tower to an aircraft in flight is a signal to

Accepted Answer

exercise extreme caution

Answer

hold position

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not land; the airport is unsafe

Question 47

A military air station can be identified by a rotating beacon that emits

Accepted Answer

two quick, white flashes between green flashes

Answer

white and green alternating flashes

Answer

green, yellow, and white flashes

Question 48

How will ATC interpret a call from a pilot stating “Minimum Fuel”?

Accepted Answer

Advisory

Answer

Emergency

Answer

Mayday

Question 49

Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) is the continuous broadcast of recorded information concerning

Accepted Answer

noncontrol information in selected high-activity terminal areas

Answer

pilots of radar-identified aircraft whose aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain or to an obstruction

Answer

nonessential information to reduce frequency congestion

Question 50

When should pilots state their position on the airport when calling the tower for takeoff?

Accepted Answer

When departing from a runway intersection

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When parallel runways are in use

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When visibility is less than 1 mile

Question 51

(Refer to figure 22, area 2; and figure 31.) At Coeur D'Alene, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

Accepted Answer

122.8 MHz

Answer

122.05 MHz

Answer

135.075 MHz

Question 52

When operating under VFR below 18,000 feet MSL, unless otherwise authorized, what transponder code should be selected?

Accepted Answer

1200

Answer

7700

Answer

7600

Question 53

If faced with an emergency where Air Traffic Control (ATC) assistance is desired and not already in contact, which frequency can be used to establish communications?

Accepted Answer

121.5 MHz

Answer

128.725 MHz

Answer

122.5 MHz

Question 54

Why is it a good idea to file a VFR flight plan with FSS?

Accepted Answer

To provide search and rescue in the event of an emergency

Answer

To provide traffic reports with Flight Service

Answer

You are required to do so when flying beyond 25 NM from an airport

Question 55

When would a pilot be required to submit a detailed report of an emergency which caused the pilot to deviate from an ATC clearance?

Accepted Answer

Within 48 hours if requested by ATC

Answer

Immediately

Answer

Within 7 days

Question 56

When flying HAWK N666CB, the proper phraseology for initial contact with McAlester AFSS is

Accepted Answer

MC ALESTER RADIO, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER

Answer

MC ALESTER FLIGHT SERVICE STATION, HAWK NOVEMBER SIX CHARLIE BRAVO, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER

Answer

MC ALESTER STATION, HAWK SIX SIX SIX CEE BEE, RECEIVING ARDMORE VORTAC, OVER

Question 57

Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control are required for landings or takeoffs

Accepted Answer

at all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions

Answer

at all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR

Answer

at all tower controlled airports only when weather conditions are less than VFR

Question 58

When two or more aircraft are approaching an airport for the purpose of landing, the right-of-way belongs to the aircraft

Accepted Answer

at the lower altitude, but it shall not take advantage of this rule to cut in front of or to overtake another

Answer

that is the least maneuverable

Answer

that has the other to its right

Question 59

The correct method of stating 10,500 feet MSL to ATC is

Accepted Answer

ONE ZERO THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED

Answer

TEN POINT FIVE

Answer

TEN THOUSAND, FIVE HUNDRED FEET

Question 60

(Refer to figure 25, area 3.) If Dallas Executive Tower is not in operation, which frequency should be used as a Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) to monitor airport traffic?

Accepted Answer

127.25 MHz

Answer

126.35 MHz

Answer

122.95 MHz

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