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

Question 1

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 2

The purpose of the carburettor heat control is to...

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directs heated air to the carburettor intake

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 3

How should flight control freedom be understood by a private pilot?

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Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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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 4

The trim is used to...

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Adapt the control force.

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Increase adverse yaw.

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Move the centre of gravity.

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Lock control elements.

Question 5

The measurement of altitude is based on the change of the...

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Static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure.

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Differential pressure.

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Total pressure.

Question 6

Wing dihedral contributes mainly to...

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lateral stability

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directional instability

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engine cooling

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fuel pressure

Question 7

A vertical speed indicator measures the difference between...

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Instantaneous static pressure and previous static pressure.

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Instantaneous total pressure and previous total pressure.

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Total pressure and static pressure.

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Dynamic pressure and total pressure.

Question 8

Static pressure is used by the...

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altimeter, vertical speed indicator and airspeed indicator

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magnetic compass only

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fuel pressure gauge only

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tachometer only

Question 9

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about flight control freedom?

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Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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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 10

During ignition check the ignition is switched to OFF for a short moment and subsequently back to BOTH. What happens to the RPM if the ignition system is properly grounded?

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The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM increases once switched to OFF and resumes the previous value when switched back to BOTH

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The RPM decreases once switched to OFF and resumes a value below the previous one when switched back to BOTH

Question 11

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about magneto checks?

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

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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They set the altimeter

Question 12

For safe PPL(A) operation, which option correctly describes a blocked pitot tube?

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It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It is a runway marking

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It increases fuel capacity

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It is used only for passenger comfort

Question 13

What is the unit for voltage?

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Volt

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Ampere

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Watt

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Ohm

Question 14

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 15

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 16

During cross-country planning, 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 affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a pilot licence document

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They set runway direction

Question 17

What kind of hydraulic oil is used in aeroplane systems today?

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Synthetic oil

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Mineral oil

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Vegetable oil

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Bio-oil

Question 18

When reviewing the flight, 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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They replace the run-up

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It is checked only after landing

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It is used only for passenger comfort

Question 19

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 20

In a light aeroplane, the carburettor heat control is to...

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directs heated air to the carburettor intake

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measure magnetic variation

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change the aircraft registration

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It has no operational significance

Question 21

What should a private pilot remember about engine temperatures?

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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 22

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

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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

Question 23

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 24

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 25

Which light colour advises the pilot to the condition "corrective action may be required in the future"?

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Amber (orange)

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Red

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Blue

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Green

Question 26

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 27

Which statement about a blocked pitot tube is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It increases fuel capacity

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It improves compass accuracy

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It prevents carburettor icing

Question 28

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

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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 29

Which statement about ELT and emergency equipment is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

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Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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They are used to improve climb rate

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They replace radio phraseology

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They are relevant only to IFR flights

Question 30

What is checked by the marking in the attachment? See figure (AGK-006)

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The correct position of the tire relative to the rim

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The tread wear of the tire

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The operating pressure of the carcass

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The correct position of the outer isolation layers

Question 31

The compass error caused by the aircraft's magnetic field is called...

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Deviation

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Variation

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Declination

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Inclination

Question 32

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 33

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 34

What should a private pilot remember 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 is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It improves performance in every case

Question 35

Reasons for dents in the helicopter structure are...

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Hard landing or excessive stress.

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Material defects or old colour.

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Intense erosion or high wear.

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Excessive engine rpm and cylinder defects.

Question 36

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 37

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 38

Which option correctly describes a blocked pitot tube?

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It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is a pilot licence document

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It sets the transponder code

Question 39

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about fuel contamination?

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Fuel samples should be checked for water and contamination before flight

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It sets the transponder code

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 40

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 41

Which statement is correct? Wing dihedral contributes mainly to...

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lateral stability

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a runway marking

Question 42

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

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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 43

For pre-flight preparation, what is the correct operational meaning of fuel contamination?

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Fuel samples should be checked for water and contamination before flight

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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 corrected by leaning the mixture only

Question 44

Number 2 on the gear designates the... See figure (AGK-005)

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Movable inner cylinder

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Fork

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Torque link

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Fixed outer cylinder

Question 45

What is the purpose of winglets?

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Reduction of induced drag

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Increase gliding performance at high speed

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Increase of lift and turning manoeuvring capabilities

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To increase efficiency of aspect ratio

Question 46

Which of the following are an aircraft's secondary flight controls?

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Wing flaps, leading edge devices, spoilers or speedbrakes, trim systems

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Elevator, rudder, aileron

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All movable parts on the aircraft which aid in controlling the aircraft

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Elevator, rudder, aileron, trim tabs, high-lift wing devices, power controls

Question 47

Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube?

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Airspeed indicator

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct-reading compass

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Altimeter

Question 48

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 49

The turn coordinator indicates...

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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 50

A vacuum system may be used to drive...

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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 51

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 52

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 53

What has to be considered during refueling?

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No open fires, obey smoking ban and apply ground cables

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Check the fuel content of the tank with a torch and remove fire protection

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Refuel through a soaked rag and keep a fire extinguisher available

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Apply ground wires, turn on the main switch and magneto ignition

Question 54

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

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To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

Question 55

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

Accepted Answer

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 56

For safe PPL(A) operation, what is the correct operational meaning of flight control freedom?

Accepted Answer

Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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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 57

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

Accepted Answer

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 58

What is the correct operational meaning of flight control freedom?

Accepted Answer

Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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It is checked only after landing

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

Question 59

Flaps are secondary flight controls used mainly to...

Accepted Answer

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 60

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

Accepted Answer

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 61

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 62

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

Accepted Answer

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 63

When using direct current, electrically driven flight instruments are marked with...

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"DC"

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"EL"

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"AL"

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"CO"

Question 64

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

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