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

Question 1

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 indicato

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Altimeter, slip indicator, navigational computer

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter, direct-reading compass

Question 2

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 3

Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape?

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Rips

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Planking

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Spar

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Tip

Question 4

What is likely to be the cause if the engine runs unusually rough while checking the magnetos?

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Sparking plug is defective

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Starter is faulty

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Short circuit on the ground cable

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Ignition switch is faulty

Question 5

The fuselage structure may be damaged by...

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Exceeding the manoeuvering 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 6

What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?

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Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

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Deviation in the cockpit

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Acceleration of the airplane

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Temperature variations

Question 7

The load factor "n" describes the relationship between...

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Lift and weight.

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Thrust and drag.

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Drag and lift.

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Weight and thrust.

Question 8

How is referred to a tubular steel construction with a non self-supporting skin?

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Grid construction

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Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure

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Monocoque construction

Question 9

Which colour does Avgas 100 LL have?

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Blue

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Red

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Green

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Yellow

Question 10

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

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By the pedals

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By the steering wheel

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By the control column

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By weight movement

Question 11

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 12

Which of the following options states the working principle of a vertical speed indicator?

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Measuring the present static air pressure and comparing it to the static air pressure inside a reservoir

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Total air pressure is measured and compared to static pressure

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Measuring the vertical acceleration through the displacement of a gimbal-mounted mass

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Static air pressure is measured and compared against a vacuum

Question 13

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 14

A horizontal situation indicator (HSI) combines the information provided by...

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The directional gyro and the VHF navigation receiver.

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The directional gyro and the flight director.

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The rate gyro and the slip indicator

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The attitude indicator and the flight director.

Question 15

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 16

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 17

Which of the stated materials shows the highest strength?

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Carbon fiber re-inforced plastic

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Aluminium

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Wood

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Magnesium

Question 18

Which tail assembly is shown in the attachment? See figure (AGK-003) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 2

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T-tail

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V-tail

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Fuselage-mounted tail

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Cruciform tail

Question 19

What engines are commonly used with Touring Motor Gliders (TMG)?

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4 Cylinder; 4 stroke

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4 Cylinder 2 stroke

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2 Cylinder Diesel

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2 plate Wankel

Question 20

An attitude director indicator (ADI) combines the information provided by...

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The attitude indicator and the flight director.

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The directional gyro and the rate gyro.

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The attitude indicator and the relative bearing indicator.

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The attitude indicator and the radio magnetic indicator

Question 21

What needs to be considered if permissible limitations were exceeded?

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The helicopter must be inspected by a qualified engineer before the next flight

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The helicopter must be inspected by the pilot in command and if no defect is found, no appropriate entry in the aircraft technical log is necessary

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The helicopter must be inspected by at least two pilots licensed on the type, one of whom must be the pilot in command

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The helicopter must be subjected to a duplicate inspected by two engineers

Question 22

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 an 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 23

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

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Airspeed indicator

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Vertical speed indicato

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Direct-reading compass

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Altimeter

Question 24

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 25

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

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves up

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The trim tab moves up, the elevator moves down

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The trim tab moves down, the elevator moves down

Question 26

What is the purpose of the tank ventilation?

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To prevent underpressure caused by fuel consumption

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To prevent water disposal during parking

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

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To prevent fuel spillage during refueling on the filler plug

Question 27

How should an Otto engine be shut down?

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By completely leaning the mixture

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By moving the propeller to the feathered position

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By closing the throttle lever completely

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By shutting down the generator

Question 28

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 29

Which are the advantages of sandwich structures?

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Low weight, high stiffness, high stability, and high strength

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High temperature durability and low weight

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Good formability and high temperature durability

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High strength and good formability

Question 30

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 31

A flight level is a...

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Pressure altitude.

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Density altitude

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Altitude above ground

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True altitude.

Question 32

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 abord 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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 oi

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Bio-oil

Question 37

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

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

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

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

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

Question 38

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

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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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Flaps, slats, speedbrakes

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

Question 39

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 40

What are the primary and the secondary effects of a rudder input to the left?

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the left Secondary: roll to the right

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the left

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Primary: yaw to the right Secondary: roll to the right

Question 41

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 42

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 43

The thickness of the wing is defined as the distance between the lower and the upper side of the wing at the...

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Thickest part of the wing.

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Most inner part of the wing.

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Thinnest part of the wing.

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Most outer part of the wing.

Question 44

Number 2 on the gear designates the... See figure (AGK-005) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 3

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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

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

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Frames and stringer

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Girders, rips and stringers

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Rips, frames and covers

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Covers, stringers and forming parts

Question 46

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 (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 7

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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 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

What devices can be affected by a failure of the electrical system in a helicopter?

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Radio equipment, navigation equipment and gyros

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Fuel quantity indication, radio equipment and altimeter

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Radio equipment, navigation equipment and magnetic compass

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Airspeed indicator, altimeter and artificial horizon

Question 51

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 52

When is it necessary to adjust the pressure in the reference scale of an alitimeter?

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Before every flight and during cross country flights

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Every day before the first flight

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Once a month before flight operation

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After maintance has been finished

Question 53

What is checked by the marking in the attachment? See figure (AGK-006) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

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The correct postion 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 54

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 55

The term "inclination" is defined as...

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Angle between earth's magnetic field lines and horizontal plane

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Deviation induced by electrical fields.

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Angle between airplane's longitudinal axis and true north

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Angle between magnetic and true north

Question 56

In which phase of flight must the carburettor heating be switched off although carburettor icing might be expected?

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During take-off

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During climb

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During cruise

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During taxi

Question 57

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 58

Which gauges involve a measurement of temperature?

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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 59

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

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80 m more than before

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80 m less than before

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Values depending on QNH

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Zero

Question 60

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 61

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 62

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 63

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 64

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

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