Exam quiz Preflight Procedures - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and a

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review of the maintenance records

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statement from the owner or operator that the aircraft is airworthy

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log book endorsement from a flight instructor.

Question 2

To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the

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fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps.

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lowest point in the fuel system

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fuel strainer drain

Question 3

(Refer to figure 65.) From the cockpit, this marking next to letter G confirms the aircraft to be

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on a runway, about to exit.

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on a taxiway, about to enter runway zone

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near an instrument approach clearance zone

Question 4

The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include:

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Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook.

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Registration, Engine/airframe log, and Owner’s Manual

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Engine/airframe log, Airworthiness Certificate, and Owner’s Manual

Question 5

(Refer to figure 48.) According to the airport diagram, which statement is true?

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Takeoffs may be started at position A on Runway 12, and the landing portion of this runway begins at position B.

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Runway 12 is equipped at position E with emergency arresting gear to provide a means of stopping military aircraft.

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The takeoff and landing portion of Runway 12 begins at position B.

Question 6

In addition to a valid Airworthiness Certificate, what documents or records must be aboard an aircraft during flight?

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Operating limitations and Registration Certificate

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Radio operator's permit, and repair and alteration forms

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Aircraft engine and airframe logbooks, and owner's manual.

Question 7

(Refer to figure 65.) The sign by letter E is a visual clue that

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confirms the aircraft's location to be on taxiway "B."

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warns the pilot of approaching taxiway "B."

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indicates "B" holding area is ahead

Question 8

Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?

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At standard temperature.

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When the altimeter has no installation error

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At sea level, when the temperature is 0 °F.

Question 9

(Refer to figure 65) When taxiing at an airport, you turn right after seeing the sign at location A. Where are you currently located?

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Runway 4

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Taxiway 4

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Runway 22

Question 10

If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?

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The elevation of the departure area

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Pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature

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The elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level.

Question 11

The numbers 9 and 27 on a runway indicate that the runway is oriented approximately

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090° and 270° magnetic

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009° and 027° true

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090° and 270° true.

Question 12

What is the purpose of a taxiway ending marker?

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Indicates taxiway does not continue.

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Provides general taxiing direction to named taxiway

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Identifies area where aircraft are prohibited

Question 13

With certain exceptions, when must each occupant of an aircraft wear an approved parachute?

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When intentionally pitching the nose of the aircraft up or down 30° or more

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When intentionally banking in excess of 30°

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When a door is removed from the aircraft to facilitate parachute jumpers.

Question 14

The 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicates

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runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway

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the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side

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a hold line from a taxiway to a runway

Question 15

During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?

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The pilot in command.

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The owner or operator.

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The certificated mechanic who performed the annual inspection

Question 16

What tool does crew resource management provide to flight crews?

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The ability to recognize hazards and mitigate risks.

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The ability to rely less on resources outside of their immediate reach

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Improved flight control and basic airmanship skills.

Question 17

(Refer to figure 9, area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane with a left quartering tailwind?

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Left aileron down, elevator down

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Left aileron up, elevator neutral

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Left aileron down, elevator neutral

Question 18

You see a runway hold position marking on the taxiway. What does this marking indicate?

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Holds aircraft short of the runway

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Allows an aircraft permission onto the runway

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Identifies area where aircraft are prohibited

Question 19

(Refer to Figure 64) Where on the airport is a representation of a taxi location sign?

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F.

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A.

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E.

Question 20

Which wind condition would be most critical when taxiing a nosewheel equipped high-wing airplane?

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Quartering tailwind.

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Quartering headwind

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Direct crosswind.

Question 21

Who is responsible for briefing passengers regarding the use of seat belts?

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The pilot-in-command

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The right-seat pilot.

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Each passenger

Question 22

What does a runway hold position sign indicate?

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A runway hold position sign indicates an entrance to a runway from a taxiway

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An entrance to a taxiway from a runway

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An area protected for an aircraft approaching a runway

Question 23

Why is it a good idea to visually inspect to make sure that the crankcase breather lines are free of ice?

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Ice may have formed as a result of the crankcase vapors freezing after the engine has been turned off.

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Crankcase oil may have frozen in the lines

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Outside moisture may have entered the lines and frozen

Question 24

Who is responsible for determining whether a pilot is fit to fly for a particular flight, even though he or she holds a current medical certificate?

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The pilot

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The medical examiner

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The FAA

Question 25

The person directly responsible for the pre-launch briefing of passengers for a flight is the

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pilot in command.

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safety officer

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ground crewmember

Question 26

(Refer to figure 9, area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind?

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Left aileron down, elevator down.

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Left aileron up, elevator down.

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Left aileron up, elevator neutral

Question 27

Preflight action, as required for all flights away from the vicinity of an airport, shall include

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an alternate course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.

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a study of arrival procedures at airports/ heliports of intended use.

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the designation of an alternate airport

Question 28

The 'No Entry' sign identifies

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paved area where aircraft entry is prohibited.

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an area that does not continue beyond intersection

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the exit boundary for the runway protected area.

Question 29

How would you describe a holding position sign?

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White inscriptions on red background

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Yellow inscriptions on red background.

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Red inscriptions on white background

Question 30

If instructed by ground control to taxi to Runway 9, the pilot may proceed

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to the next intersecting runway where further clearance is required.

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via taxiways and across runways to Runway 9, where an immediate takeoff may be made

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via taxiways and across runways to, but not onto, Runway 9

Question 31

In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport, regulations specifically require the pilot in command to

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determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data.

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review traffic control light signal procedures

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check the accuracy of the navigation equipment and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT).

Question 32

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?

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When at sea level under standard conditions

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When at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 29.92.

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If the altimeter has no mechanical error

Question 33

Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates

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true altitude at field elevation

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calibrated altitude at field elevation

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absolute altitude at field elevation

Question 34

Which best describes the flight conditions under which flight crewmembers are specifically required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened?

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing and while en route; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing.

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing and while en route.

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Safety belts during takeoff and landing; shoulder harnesses during takeoff and landing

Question 35

(Refer to figure 9, area B.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tailwheel airplane into a right quartering headwind?

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Right aileron up, elevator up.

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Right aileron down, elevator neutral

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Right aileron up, elevator down.

Question 36

What procedure should always be followed when hand-propping an airplane?

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Ensure a second person who is familiar with the airplane and handpropping techniques is sitting at the controls in the cockpit

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Set the throttle to fully open to ensure the engine starts as quickly as possible

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Chock all three tires if a second person is not available to sit at the controls and hold the brakes

Question 37

What does the outbound destination sign identify?

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Identifies direction to take-off runways

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Identifies entrance to the runway from a taxiway

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Identifies runway on which an aircraft is located.

Question 38

On taxi, takeoff, and landing:

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All persons in an airplane must have a seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.

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Only the Pilot-in Command must have fastened a seatbelt and shoulder harness.

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Only front seat passengers must have fastened a seatbelt and shoulder harness.

Question 39

Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?

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In colder than standard air temperature

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In warmer than standard air temperature

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When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude.

Question 40

With certain exceptions, safety belts are required to be secured about passengers during

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taxi, takeoffs, and landings

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flight in turbulent air

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all flight conditions.

Question 41

When taxiing with strong quartering tailwinds, which aileron positions should be used?

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Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing

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Ailerons neutral

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Aileron down on the downwind side.

Question 42

Flight crewmembers are required to keep their safety belts and shoulder harnesses fastened during

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takeoffs and landings

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flight in turbulent air.

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all flight conditions

Question 43

What is the most hazardous wind condition when taxiing a tricycle gear airplane?

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Quartering tailwind

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Quartering headwind

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Direct crosswind

Question 44

For any flight, who is responsible for the pilot’s fitness to fly?

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The pilot.

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The FAA

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The medical examiner

Question 45

What document must be onboard the aircraft and legible to passengers and crew?

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Airworthiness Certificate

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Registration Certificate

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Maintenance Records

Question 46

What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?

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Checklists

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Flying outside the envelope

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Situation awareness

Question 47

How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?

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Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.

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Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil

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Any sequence as determined by the pilot-in-command

Question 48

What is the purpose of a runway hold position marking on a taxiway?

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Identifies where aircraft hold short of the runway

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Identifies areas where aircraft are prohibited

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Allows an aircraft permission onto the runway

Question 49

(Refer to Figure 65.) Looking at the airport diagram, which marking represents a Runway Safety Area / OFZ and Runway Approach Area Boundary?

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G.

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H.

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N.

Question 50

The numbers 8 and 26 on the approach ends of the runway indicate that the runway is orientated approximately

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080° and 260° magnetic.

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008° and 026° true

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080° and 260° true.

Question 51

When exiting the runway, what is the purpose of the runway exit sign?

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Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway

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Indicates direction to the takeoff runway

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Indicates designation and direction of intersecting taxiways

Question 52

(Refer to figure 65.) The sign next to letter F confirms your position on

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runway 22.

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routing to runway 22

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taxiway 22.

Question 53

Pre-takeoff briefing of passengers for a flight is the responsibility of

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the pilot in command

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the right seat pilot.

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all passengers

Question 54

Which aileron positions should a pilot generally use when taxiing in strong quartering headwinds?

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Aileron up on the side from which the wind is blowing.

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Ailerons neutral

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Aileron down on the side from which the wind is blowing

Question 55

Safety belts are required to be properly secured about which persons in an aircraft and when?

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Passengers, during taxi, takeoffs, and landings only.

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Each person on board the aircraft during the entire flight

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Pilots only, during takeoffs and landings.

Question 56

What is the purpose of the runway/runway hold position sign?

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Denotes intersecting runways

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Denotes entrance to runway from a taxiway

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Denotes area protected for an aircraft approaching or departing a runway.

Question 57

(Refer to figure 48.) That portion of the runway identified by the letter A may be used for

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taxiing and takeoff

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landing

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taxiing and landing

Question 58

Advisory Circulars (ACs) are issued to inform the public of nonregulatory material:

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And are not binding.

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And self-cancel after 1 year

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But are binding

Question 59

Where should you perform the pre-takeoff checks at the airport?

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Run-up area near the takeoff end of the runway

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On a taxiway along the way to the runway

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Apron area after starting the engine

Question 60

What is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?

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Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection.

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Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway

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Indicates direction to take-off runway.

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