Exam quiz Aircraft General Knowledge - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which statement about electrical system failure is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Electrical load and essential equipment should be managed according to the checklist

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All circuit breakers should be reset repeatedly

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The aircraft must always climb

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It cancels the need for navigation

Question 2

Which statement is correct? A rough magneto check may indicate...

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ignition system or spark plug problems

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It is a runway marking

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It sets the transponder code

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It is checked only after landing

Question 3

What is correct about engine temperatures?

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Abnormal temperatures may indicate cooling, mixture or power-setting problems

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is a fuel grade

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It is a runway marking

Question 4

The rudder controls movement around the...

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vertical axis

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lateral axis

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longitudinal axis

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centre of pressure axis

Question 5

What does the octane rating or fuel grade describe?

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Anti-knock rating

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Flame front speed

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Ignition timing

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Combustion temperature

Question 6

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about brake checks during taxi?

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They confirm braking action and directional control before departure

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They set QNH automatically

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

Question 7

How do you call fuel mixtures with a high amount of fuel?

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Rich

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Lean

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Full

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Empty

Question 8

The green arc on an airspeed indicator normally represents...

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the normal operating speed range

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the never-exceed range

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the flap operating range only

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the caution range

Question 9

What kind of control surface is connected with the nose wheel?

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Rudder

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Elevator

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Trim rudder

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Aileron

Question 10

Which statement about aircraft limitations is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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They are advisory only

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They apply only to instructors

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They are replaced by passenger preference

Question 11

In a light aeroplane, the primer is to...

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introduces extra fuel for engine starting

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It improves performance in every case

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set the altimeter subscale

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It is used only for passenger comfort

Question 12

How should a power increase be executed on a constant-speed propeller, provided that no other procedure is described in the flight manual?

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1) Increase RPM 2) Increase manifold pressure

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1) Decrease manifold pressure 2) Increase RPM

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1) Decrease RPM 2) Increase manifold pressure

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1) Increase manifold pressure 2) Increase RPM

Question 13

Which statement is correct? A blocked static port may affect...

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altimeter, vertical speed indicator and airspeed indicator indications

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It sets the transponder code

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It has no operational significance

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

Question 14

Which wing configuration is shown in the attachment? See figure (AGK-002)

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Strut-braced high wing

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High wing

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Mid wing

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Low wing

Question 15

The purpose of the alternator warning light is to...

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may indicate a charging system failure

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 16

What is the purpose of the tank ventilation?

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To prevent underpressure caused by fuel consumption

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To prevent water disposal during parking

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To distribute the fuel from one tank segment to the other during flight

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To prevent fuel spillage during refueling on the filler plug

Question 17

Where does the condensation water converge in the tank?

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At the lowest position

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It floats on the fuel

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It dissolves in the fuel

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It is mixed with the fuel

Question 18

An aircraft cruises on a heading of 180° with a true airspeed of 100 kt. The wind comes from 180° with 30 kt. Neglecting instrument and position errors, which will be the approximate reading of the airspeed indicator?

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100 kt

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130 kt

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30 kt

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70 kt

Question 19

Which of the following factors could cause an erroneous airspeed indication?

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The aircraft is covered with adhesive foils

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A circuit breaker was pulled

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The earth wire is still attached

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The boost pressure line is defective

Question 20

Which practical rule applies to magneto checks?

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They help confirm each ignition system is operating before take-off

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

Question 21

How should ELT and emergency equipment be understood by a private pilot?

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Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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It improves performance in every case

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It is checked only after landing

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

Question 22

What is the correct operational meaning of ELT and emergency equipment?

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Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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They are used to improve climb rate

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They are relevant only to IFR flights

Question 23

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about oil pressure?

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Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It improves performance in every case

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It has no operational significance

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It is a fuel grade

Question 24

Which statement is correct? The compass deviation card provides...

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heading corrections for magnetic compass installation errors

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It is checked only after landing

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

Question 25

What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?

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80 m more than before

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80 m less than before

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Values depending on QNH

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Zero

Question 26

What should a private pilot remember about engine temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal temperatures may indicate cooling, mixture or power-setting problems

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 27

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about a blocked static source?

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It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It is a runway marking

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It improves engine cooling

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

Question 28

Ailerons control movement around the...

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longitudinal axis

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vertical axis

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lateral axis

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propeller axis

Question 29

In day-to-day private flying, which statement is correct for carburettor icing?

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It can occur at temperatures above freezing when humidity is high

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It is a fuel grade

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It improves performance in every case

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It is prevented by switching off fuel

Question 30

What happens to a helicopter during cruise when the stick is moved forward without other corrections?

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The speed increases and the sink rate increases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate increases

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The speed increases and the sink rate decreases

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The speed decreases and the sink rate decreases

Question 31

The magnetos are independent of...

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the aircraft battery after the engine is running

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the spark plugs

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the ignition leads

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engine rotation

Question 32

In a light aeroplane, the throttle is to...

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controls engine power by regulating airflow

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It sets the transponder code

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

Question 33

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

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Blue

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

Question 34

Which statement is correct? A direct-reading magnetic compass is affected by...

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acceleration, turning and magnetic disturbances

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It has no operational significance

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is a fuel grade

Question 35

A truss fuselage structure normally uses...

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tubular members carrying loads

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only stressed skin

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only composite sandwich panels

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only hydraulic lines

Question 36

Which of the instruments listed below obtain their readings through pressure measurement?

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Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, manifold pressure gauge, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator, suction gauge

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Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, fuel quantity gauge, manifold pressure gauge, differential pressure gauge, altimeter

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Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, directional gyro, turn and bank coordinator, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

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Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, magnetic compass, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

Question 37

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

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It moves down

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Depends on CG position

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It moves up

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In direction of rudder deflection

Question 38

Which statement is correct? The main purpose of a fuel drain check is to detect...

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water or contamination in the fuel

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It sets the transponder code

Question 39

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about engine temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal temperatures may indicate cooling, mixture or power-setting problems

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It is a fuel grade

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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It has no operational significance

Question 40

The trim wheel or lever in the cockpit is moved aft by the pilot. What effect does this action have on the trim tab and on the elevator?

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves down

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves down

Question 41

What should a private pilot remember about oil pressure?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is a runway marking

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It is unrelated to engine health

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It has no operational significance

Question 42

How is the nose or tail wheel usually controlled on small aircraft and motor gliders?

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By the pedals

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By the steering wheel

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By the control column

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By weight movement

Question 43

The vertical speed indicator measures the difference of pressure between...

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The present static pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment.

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The present total pressure and the total pressure of a previous moment.

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The present dynamic pressure and the dynamic pressure of a previous moment.

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The present dynamic pressure and the static pressure of a previous moment.

Question 44

Which statement is correct? A fixed-pitch propeller at a constant throttle setting will normally show lower RPM when...

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the aeroplane climbs and airspeed decreases

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is a fuel grade

Question 45

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 030° to a heading of 180°. At approximately which indicated magnetic heading should the turn be terminated?

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210°.

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360°.

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150°.

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180°.

Question 46

When reviewing the flight, what is correct about the pitot-static system?

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It supplies pressure information for instruments such as ASI, altimeter and VSI

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is a runway marking

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It supplies ignition sparks

Question 47

Which statement is correct? The alternator normally supplies...

Accepted Answer

electrical power and battery charging

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 48

What is correct about magneto checks?

Accepted Answer

They help confirm each ignition system is operating before take-off

Answer

It has no operational significance

Answer

It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 49

The purpose of the throttle is to...

Accepted Answer

controls engine power by regulating airflow

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 50

During cross-country planning, what is correct about engine temperatures?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal temperatures may indicate cooling, mixture or power-setting problems

Answer

It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a pilot licence document

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They set runway direction

Question 51

Carburettor icing is most likely when...

Accepted Answer

moist air is present and the engine is operated at partial power

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the engine is stopped

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the fuel tanks are empty

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the oil is overheated only

Question 52

Which statement about oil pressure is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is unrelated to engine health

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It may be ignored if the radio works

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It sets the transponder code

Question 53

A vacuum system may be used to drive...

Accepted Answer

attitude and heading gyroscopic instruments

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the fuel pump only

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the magnetos only

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the landing light only

Question 54

Which option correctly describes aircraft limitations?

Accepted Answer

The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is a runway marking

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It improves performance in every case

Question 55

The turn coordinator indicates...

Accepted Answer

rate of turn and roll tendency

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angle of attack directly

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fuel quantity

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outside air temperature

Question 56

Which statement is correct? A blocked pitot tube and blocked drain hole may cause the airspeed indicator to behave like...

Accepted Answer

an altimeter

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a tachometer

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It is checked only after landing

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It is used only for passenger comfort

Question 57

Which statement is correct for brake checks during taxi?

Accepted Answer

They confirm braking action and directional control before departure

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It sets the transponder code

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It has no operational significance

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

Question 58

The Pitot / static system is required to...

Accepted Answer

Measure total and static air pressure.

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Prevent potential static buildup on the aircraft.

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Correct the reading of the airspeed indicator to zero when the aircraft is static on the ground.

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Prevent icing of the Pitot tube.

Question 59

Which statement is correct? A blocked pitot tube with an open drain hole normally causes the airspeed indicator to...

Accepted Answer

read zero or very low

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overread at all speeds

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 60

Which practical rule applies to a blocked static source?

Accepted Answer

It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It is a pilot licence document

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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It affects only the magnetic compass

Question 61

A semi-monocoque fuselage normally uses...

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frames, stringers and stressed skin

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only fabric with no structure

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only a solid block of wood

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only fuel tanks for strength

Question 62

A movement around the longitudinal axis is primarily initiated by the...

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Ailerons

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Rudder

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Elevator

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Trim tab

Question 63

In which way may an altimeter subscale which is set to an incorrect QNH lead to an incorrect altimeter reading?

Accepted Answer

If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too high. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a lower than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much closer proximity to the ground than intended

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If the subscale is set to a higher than actual pressure, the indication is too low. This may lead to much greater heights above the ground than intended

Question 64

A gyro which is rotating in space responds to forces being applied to it by an evasive movement...

Accepted Answer

At an angle of 90° to the force being applied.

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At an angle of 45° to the force being applied.

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In a northern direction.

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At an angle of 180° to the force being applied

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