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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

(Refer to figure 64.) Which marking indicates a vehicle lane?

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C

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E

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A

Question 8

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 9

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 10

(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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 13

(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 14

(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 15

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 16

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 17

The pilot in command is responsible for ensuring that each person on board applicable U. S. registered aircraft is briefed and instructed on how and when to

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fasten and unfasten their seat belt and shoulder harness

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operate the fire extinguisher

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adjust their seat

Question 18

(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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

(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 23

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 24

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 25

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 26

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 27

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 28

(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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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

Accepted Answer

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 36

Which preflight action is specifically required of the pilot prior to each flight?

Accepted Answer

Become familiar with all available information concerning the flight

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Review wake turbulence avoidance procedures

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Check the aircraft logbooks for appropriate entries

Question 37

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

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Left aileron up, elevator neutral

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Left aileron up, elevator down

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Left aileron down, elevator neutral

Question 38

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot

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should not cross the lines without ATC clearance

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may continue taxiing

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should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines

Question 39

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 40

(Refer to Figure 63.) At Toledo Executive, find the length of the displaced threshold for runway 22.

Accepted Answer

380 feet

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25 feet

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100 feet

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

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 42

(Refer to Figure 71.) Close to the airport information box at Lincoln Regional/Harder (area 4) notice a parachute icon. Which publication would give you information about the parachute jumping operations there?

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Chart Supplement publication

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Notes on the border of the chart

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NOTAMs

Question 43

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 44

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 45

With respect to passengers, what obligation, if any, does a pilot in command have concerning the use of safety belts?

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The pilot in command must brief the passengers on the use of safety belts and notify them to fasten their safety belts during taxi, takeoff, and landing

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The pilot in command must instruct the passengers to keep their safety belts fastened for the entire flight

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The pilot in command has no obligation in regard to passengers' use of safety belts

Question 46

A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding

Accepted Answer

8 hours

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12 hours

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24 hours

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

Quartering tailwind

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Quartering headwind

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Direct crosswind

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

Runway 4

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Taxiway 4

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Runway 22

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

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 50

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

Accepted Answer

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 51

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 52

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 53

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

Accepted Answer

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 54

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

Accepted Answer

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 55

What is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 56

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

Accepted Answer

Left aileron down, elevator down

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Left aileron up, elevator neutral

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Left aileron down, elevator neutral

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Quartering tailwind

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Quartering headwind

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Direct crosswind

Question 58

(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 59

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

Accepted Answer

The pilot

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The FAA

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The medical examiner

Question 60

The required documents necessary to be onboard the airplane include:

Accepted Answer

Airworthiness Certificate, Registration, and Operating Handbook

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

Answer

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

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