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

Question 1

Which statement is correct? A vacuum system may be used to drive...

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attitude and heading gyroscopic instruments

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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 2

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 3

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 4

Which statement is correct for aircraft limitations?

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The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It improves performance in every case

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They are advisory only

Question 5

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 6

During cross-country planning, how should a blocked static source be understood by a private pilot?

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It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It sets the transponder code

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It has no operational significance

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

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Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

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Flaps may be extended at any speed

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Flaps remove stall risk

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Flaps replace elevator control

Question 10

What is the purpose of a ground adjustable trim tab?

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It is a non-movable metal tab on a flight control which is adjusted on the ground to optimize the inflight characteristics of an aircraft

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It is set on the ground to correct an out-of-trim condition arising from the mass and balance situation of an aircraft

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It is preset on the ground and further adjusted in flight to reduce the need to constantly re-trim the aircraft

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It is used to optimize the handling characteristics of an aircraft during ground operations

Question 11

What is the effect of pulling the control yoke or stick backwards?

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The aircraft's tail will produce an increased downward force, causing the aircraft's nose to rise

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The aircraft's tail will produce an increased downward force, causing the aircraft's nose to drop

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The aircraft's tail will produce a decreased upward force, causing the aircraft's nose to drop

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The aircraft's tail will produce an increased upward force, causing the aircraft's nose to rise

Question 12

What does the dynamic pressure depend directly on?

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Air density and airflow speed squared

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Air pressure and air temperature

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Air density and lift coefficient

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Lift- and drag coefficient

Question 13

A construction made of frames and stringer with a supporting skin is called...

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Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure.

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Grid construction.

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Wood- or mixed construction.

Question 14

Which statement is correct? The vertical stabiliser contributes mainly to...

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directional stability

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 15

What should a private pilot remember about oil pressure?

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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 16

The vertical stabiliser contributes mainly to...

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directional stability

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lateral instability

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fuel atomisation

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pitot heating

Question 17

The ammeter indicates...

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electrical current flow or charging/discharging depending on installation

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fuel pressure

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static pressure

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true airspeed

Question 18

In a light aeroplane, the fuel selector is to...

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selects the tank or fuel source according to the aircraft design

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It is a pilot licence document

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It sets the transponder code

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change the aircraft registration

Question 19

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 20

Fuel quantity in small aircraft is most commonly measured through a level sensor. The European Certification Specifications CS 23 require that...

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A fuel quantity indicator must be available for each tank and the indicator must be calibrated to read "zero" during level flight when the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank is equal to the unusable fuel supply.

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At least one fuel quantity indicator must be available to indicate the total amount of fuel aboard an aircraft. This Indicator must be calibrated adequately to indicate the correct amount of fuel during all phases of flight.

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If the fuel indicator fails, the pilot must land at the next available airport.

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If no fuel quantity indicator is available to the pilot in flight, the pilot must check the fuel quantity before commencing the flight and recalculate the remaining fuel on board in regular intervals during the flight.

Question 21

Which statement is correct? The elevator controls movement around the...

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lateral axis

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It improves performance in every case

Question 22

The altimeter's reference scale is set to airfield pressure (QFE). What indication is shown during the flight?

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Height above airfield

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Pressure altitude

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Airfield elevation

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Altitude above MSL

Question 23

During VFR flight planning, what is correct about oil pressure?

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Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is a pilot licence document

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It sets the transponder code

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

Question 24

A rough magneto check may indicate...

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ignition system or spark plug problems

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a blocked static port only

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wing contamination only

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low tyre pressure only

Question 25

The fuselage structure may be damaged by...

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Exceeding the manoeuvring speed in heavy gusts.

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Neutralizing stick forces according to actual flight state.

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Stall after exceeding the maximum angle of attack.

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Airspeed decreasing below a certain value.

Question 26

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 360° to a heading of 270°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

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270°

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300°

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360°

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240°

Question 27

Which pressure is sensed by the Pitot tube?

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Total air pressure

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Cabin air pressure

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Dynamic air pressure

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Static air pressure

Question 28

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 29

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered 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 affects only aircraft above FL100

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It improves performance in every case

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It is checked only after landing

Question 30

An aeroplane's current supply is carried out by the: 1. Battery 2. Generator 3. Relay 4. Circuit breaker

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1 and 2

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1 and 4

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3 and 4

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2 and 3

Question 31

The purpose of a circuit breaker is to...

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protect an electrical circuit from excessive current

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increase alternator output indefinitely

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store fuel

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measure cylinder compression

Question 32

Which statement is correct? The purpose of engine oil is to...

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lubricate, cool and help seal engine components

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It has no operational significance

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a pilot licence document

Question 33

Primary fuselage structures of wood or metal planes are usually made up by what components?

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Frames and stringers

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Girders, ribs and stringers

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Ribs, frames and covers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

Question 34

The alternator normally supplies...

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electrical power and battery charging

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pitot pressure

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hydraulic pressure only

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engine oil pressure only

Question 35

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 270° to a heading of 360°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

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330°

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360°

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270°

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030°

Question 36

What is correct about flap limitations?

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Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

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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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Flaps may be extended at any speed

Question 37

The sandwich structure consists of two...

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Thin layers and a light core material

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Thin layers and a heavy core material

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Thick layers and a heavy core material

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Thick layers and a light core material

Question 38

In which outside air temperature is icing most likely?

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Between -5° C and +20° C

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Between -10° C and +10° C

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Between -20° C and +5° C

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Between -15° C and 0° C

Question 39

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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static pressure error

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compass deviation

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aileron imbalance

Question 40

A pitot tube supplies pressure primarily to the...

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airspeed indicator

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altimeter

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magnetic compass

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turn coordinator

Question 41

Which statement is correct for brake checks during taxi?

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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 42

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 43

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 44

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 45

The airspeed indicator is unserviceable. The aeroplane may only be operated...

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When the airspeed indicator is fully functional again.

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When a GPS with speed indication is used during flight.

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If no maintenance organisation is available.

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If only aerodrome traffic circuits are flown.

Question 46

A true altitude is...

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An altitude above mean sea level corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard pressure.

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A height above ground level corrected for non-standard temperature.

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A pressure altitude corrected for non-standard temperature.

Question 47

What is the correct operational meaning of a blocked static source?

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It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It improves performance in every case

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It improves engine cooling

Question 48

A turn and bank (or turn and slip) coordinator provides information regarding...

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The rate of turn and coordination, i.e. slip or skid, of the turn.

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The coordination of the turn and slip angle.

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The pitch and bank angle of the aircraft.

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The rate of turn and bank angle of the aircraft.

Question 49

Flaps are secondary flight controls used mainly to...

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increase lift and drag for take-off or landing configurations

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replace the elevator

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provide ignition

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measure angle of bank

Question 50

Which statement is correct? Static pressure is used by the...

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altimeter, vertical speed indicator and airspeed indicator

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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tachometer only

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 51

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 52

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about vacuum-driven instruments?

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A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It sets the transponder code

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It has no operational significance

Question 53

Which practical rule applies to 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 is a fuel grade

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It is a pilot licence document

Question 54

A vertical speed indicator connected to a too big equalizing tank results in...

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Indication too high

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No indication

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Mechanical overload

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Indication too low

Question 55

Which statement about vacuum-driven instruments is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It always stops the engine

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It increases fuel pressure

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It improves turn coordinator accuracy

Question 56

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 57

The purpose of the oil pressure gauge is to...

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indicate whether lubrication pressure is available

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 58

What are the major components of an aircraft's tail?

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Horizontal tail and vertical tail

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Ailerons and elevator

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Rudder and ailerons

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Steering wheel and pedals

Question 59

During a flight in an air mass with a temperature equal to ISA and the QNH set correctly, the indicated altitude is...

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Equal to the true altitude

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Lower than the true altitude

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Equal to the standard atmosphere.

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Higher than the true altitude

Question 60

Which statement is correct? A constant-speed propeller maintains selected RPM by changing...

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blade pitch

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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 61

Which statement is correct? A truss fuselage structure normally uses...

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tubular members carrying loads

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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only stressed skin

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 62

In a light aeroplane, the oil pressure gauge is used to...

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indicate whether lubrication pressure is available

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It is checked only after landing

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is a runway marking

Question 63

The compass deviation card provides...

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heading corrections for magnetic compass installation errors

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wind correction angles for all flights

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engine RPM limits

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fuel quantity corrections

Question 64

Which option correctly describes aircraft limitations?

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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

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