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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

Which practical rule applies to oil pressure?

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Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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It may be ignored if the radio works

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It is checked only after landing

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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

Question 9

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

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the flap operating range

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the never-exceed speed

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the manoeuvring speed

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the best glide speed only

Question 10

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 11

The slip indicator's ball (apparent vertical) has moved to the right during a right turn. By what actions may the ball led back to middle position?

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Reduce bank, increase rate of turn

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Increase bank, increase rate of turn

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Reduce speed, increase bank

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Reduce rate of turn, reduce bank

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

What is correct about magneto checks?

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

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It has no operational significance

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 20

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 21

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 22

Which statement is correct? The ammeter indicates...

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electrical current flow or charging/discharging depending on installation

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It is a pilot licence document

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static pressure

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 23

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 24

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

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vertical axis

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It is a fuel grade

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It is a pilot licence document

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lateral axis

Question 25

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 26

Which statement is correct? The purpose of a circuit breaker is to...

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protect an electrical circuit from excessive current

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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 27

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 28

What is the correct operational meaning of flight control freedom?

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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 29

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 30

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 31

The purpose of the cylinder head temperature gauge is to...

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monitor the temperature of a critical cylinder where installed

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 32

The primer is...

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An auxiliary pump in the fuel system to facilitate engine starting

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A mechanical switch in the cockpit to engage the turbocharger

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A valve in the fuel control system for automatic mixture regulation

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A nozzle in the Venturi tube of a carburettor for atomising the fuel

Question 33

How are the flight controls on a small single-engine piston aircraft normally controlled and actuated?

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Manually through rods and control cables

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Power-assisted through hydraulic pumps or electric motors

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Hydraulically through hydraulic pumps and actuators

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Electrically through fly-by-wire

Question 34

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 35

Piston engines of helicopters have...

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Two independent ignition systems

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One magneto ignition system

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One electrical ignition system

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Two coupled ignition systems

Question 36

What is the major task of a carburettor?

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To produce an ignitable air/fuel mixture

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To pump fuel from the tanks into the cylinder

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To control the aircraft's speed through the throttle valve

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To provide additional fuel to cool the engine

Question 37

What is the unit for electrical power?

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Watt

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 38

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 39

The slip/skid indicator shows...

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whether the aeroplane is in balanced flight

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altitude above sea level

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magnetic heading

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engine oil pressure

Question 40

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 41

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 42

When briefing a VFR flight, what should a private pilot remember about magneto checks?

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

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It is a fuel grade

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It improves performance in every case

Question 43

About how many axes does an aircraft move and how are these axes called?

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3; vertical axis, lateral axis, longitudinal axis

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4; optical axis, imaginary axis, sagged axis, axis of evil

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4; vertical axis, lateral axis, longitudinal axis, axis of speed

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3; x-axis, y-axis, z-axis

Question 44

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 45

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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the aeroplane accelerates in level flight

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the propeller is removed

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the mixture is leaned at sea level only

Question 46

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 47

The term "inclination" is defined as...

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Angle between the Earth's magnetic field lines and the horizontal plane

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Deviation induced by electrical fields

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Angle between the aeroplane's longitudinal axis and true north

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Angle between magnetic north and true north

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

During a local VFR flight, what should a private pilot remember about flap limitations?

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Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

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It improves performance in every case

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Flaps may be extended at any speed

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It is checked only after landing

Question 52

The term "static pressure" is defined as pressure...

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Of undisturbed airflow.

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Inside the aeroplane cabin.

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Resulting from orderly flow of air particles.

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Sensed by the pitot tube.

Question 53

The angle indicated by arrow number 1 shows the propeller's... See figure (AGK-011) D: Direction of air flow C: Chord line R: Direction of rotation

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Angle of incidence

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Angle of attack

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Geometric wing twist

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Aerodynamic wing twist

Question 54

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

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monitor pressure supplied to the engine fuel system

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

Question 55

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 56

The indication of a magnetic compass deviates from magnetic north direction due to what errors?

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Deviation, turning and acceleration errors

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Gravity and magnetism

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Inclination and declination of the earth's magnetic field

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Variation, turning and acceleration errors

Question 57

Number 1 on the gear designates the... See figure (AGK-005)

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Fork

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Strut

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Torque link

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Inner shock absorber

Question 58

The purpose of the throttle is to...

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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 59

The battery is used primarily to...

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provide electrical power when the alternator is not supplying enough power

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cool the cylinders

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measure static pressure

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increase fuel octane

Question 60

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 61

What is the meaning of the red range on the airspeed indicator?

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Speed which must not be exceeded regardless of circumstances

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Speed which must not be exceeded within bumpy air

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Speed which must not be exceeded with flaps extended

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Speed which must not be exceeded in turns with more than 45° bank

Question 62

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

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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 63

How does a balance tab move in relation to the flight control surface that it is coupled with?

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In the opposite direction

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At an angle of 90°

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At an angle of 45°

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In the same direction

Question 64

Which option correctly describes carburettor icing?

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It can occur at temperatures above freezing when humidity is high

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a runway marking

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It sets the transponder code

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