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

Question 1

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 2

Which statement is correct? The purpose of a stall warning system is to warn the pilot...

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before the critical angle of attack is reached

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It is a runway marking

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It improves performance in every case

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It sets the transponder code

Question 3

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 4

Which cockpit instruments are connected to the static port?

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Altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator

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Airspeed indicator, direct-reading compass, slip indicator

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Altimeter, slip indicator, navigational computer

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter, direct-reading compass

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

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

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 8

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 9

Which option correctly describes brake checks during taxi?

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They confirm braking action and directional control before departure

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They determine magnetic variation

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 10

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 11

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 a fuel grade

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It is a runway marking

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 12

Which statement is correct? Applying carburettor heat usually causes...

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a temporary reduction in engine power

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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 13

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 14

Which of the stated materials shows the highest strength?

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Carbon fiber reinforced plastic

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Aluminium

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Wood

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Magnesium

Question 15

The purpose of engine oil is to...

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lubricate, cool and help seal engine components

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increase wing lift

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supply static pressure

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replace the fuel system

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about a blocked pitot tube?

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It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It is a pilot licence document

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It prevents carburettor icing

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

Question 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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 24

What must be considered if the alternator fails in a helicopter?

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No change as long as the battery provides enough power

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All instruments and warning systems will fail

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The engine runs roughly and is prone to knocking

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Only high power consumers will fail

Question 25

A blocked pitot tube with an open drain hole normally causes the airspeed indicator to...

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read zero or very low

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overread at all speeds

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show altitude

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indicate engine rpm

Question 26

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 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

What is the correct operational meaning of vacuum-driven instruments?

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A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It is a fuel grade

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It is a runway marking

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 33

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 34

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 35

Which of the following states the working principle of an airspeed indicator?

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Total air pressure is measured and compared against static air pressure.

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Total air pressure is measured by the static ports and converted into a speed indication by the airspeed indicator

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Dynamic air pressure is measured by the Pitot tube and converted into a speed indication by the airspeed indicator

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 36

Which statement is correct? The yellow arc on an airspeed indicator normally represents...

Accepted Answer

the caution range

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It sets the transponder code

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the stall warning range

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It is used only for passenger comfort

Question 37

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 38

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 39

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 40

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 41

What is the direct influence by switching on the carburettor heating on fixed propeller engines during engine run-up?

Accepted Answer

RPM decreases

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Angle of attack decreases

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Angle of attack increases

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RPM increases

Question 42

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 43

Which statement is correct? The white arc on an airspeed indicator normally represents...

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the flap operating range

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

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the never-exceed speed

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the best glide speed only

Question 44

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 is a runway marking

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Flaps remove stall risk

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

Question 45

Which practical rule applies to the pitot-static system?

Accepted Answer

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 46

QNE is the...

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa.

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Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield

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Magnetic bearing to a station.

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

Question 47

Which gauges involve a measurement of temperature?

Accepted Answer

Engine lubricant, engine cooling fluid, cylinder head, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air

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Engine lubricant, exhaust gas, outside air, cabin air, directional gyro

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Engine lubricant, cylinder head, exhaust gas, suction, outside air, cabin air

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Engine oil, cylinder head, exhaust gas, altimeter, airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator

Question 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

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

Accepted Answer

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 53

Which practical rule applies to carburettor icing?

Accepted Answer

It can occur at temperatures above freezing when humidity is high

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

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It is a pilot licence document

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 54

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 55

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

Accepted Answer

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 56

Which of the following options states all primary flight controls of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Elevator, rudder, aileron

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

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Flaps, slats, speedbrakes

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

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

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 58

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

Accepted Answer

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 59

The caution area is marked on an airspeed indicator by what colour?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

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Green

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Red

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White

Question 60

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 61

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

Accepted Answer

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 62

Where does the condensation water converge in the tank?

Accepted Answer

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 63

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 64

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

Accepted Answer

A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

Answer

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

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