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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 2

Which cylinder arrangement is commonly used on small aircraft and motor gliders?

Accepted Answer

Horizontally opposed engine

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Radial engine

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In-line engine

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V-type engine

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 4

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

Accepted Answer

330°

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360°

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270°

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030°

Question 5

What is the reason for static dischargers on aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To discharge static charging during flight

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To ensure grounding during refueling

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To eliminate electrical interferences during intensive radio traffic

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To improve the quality of radio transmission in high altitudes

Question 6

In a light aeroplane, the cylinder head temperature gauge is used to...

Accepted Answer

monitor the temperature of a critical cylinder where installed

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It has no operational significance

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It is a fuel grade

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It is used only in multi-engine aeroplanes

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

Carburettor icing is most likely when...

Accepted Answer

moist air is present and the engine is operated at partial power

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the engine is stopped

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the fuel tanks are empty

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the oil is overheated only

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

What is correct about the pitot-static system?

Accepted Answer

It supplies pressure information for instruments such as ASI, altimeter and VSI

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 12

Where is the brake system installed to slow the aircraft on ground?

Accepted Answer

Only on the main gear

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On the tail wheel

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On the nose and main gear

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Only on the nose gear

Question 13

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

Accepted Answer

It moves down

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Depends on CG position

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It moves up

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In direction of rudder deflection

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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 15

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 16

Reasons for dents in the helicopter structure are...

Accepted Answer

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 17

Which statement is correct? The compass deviation card provides...

Accepted Answer

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 18

Which statement is correct? A fixed-pitch propeller at a constant throttle setting will normally show lower RPM when...

Accepted Answer

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 19

Which are the advantages of sandwich structures?

Accepted Answer

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 20

How should a power decrease be executed on a constant-speed propeller, provided that no other procedure is described in the flight manual?

Accepted Answer

1) Decrease manifold pressure 2) Decrease RPM

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1) Decrease RPM 2) Decrease manifold pressure

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1) Decrease manifold pressure 2) Increase RPM

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1) Decrease RPM 2) Increase manifold pressure

Question 21

What is the unit for voltage?

Accepted Answer

Volt

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Ampere

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Watt

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Ohm

Question 22

The term "inclination" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

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 23

What does the slip indicator show?

Accepted Answer

Apparent vertical

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Rate of turn

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Vertical to horizon

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Aeroplane bank

Question 24

Which statement is correct? The alternator normally supplies...

Accepted Answer

electrical power and battery charging

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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 25

Which cockpit instruments are connected to the static port?

Accepted Answer

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 26

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 27

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

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct-reading compass

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Altimeter

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

attitude and heading gyroscopic instruments

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is a runway marking

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It improves performance in every case

Question 29

The purpose of the throttle is to...

Accepted Answer

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 30

A constant-speed propeller maintains selected RPM by changing...

Accepted Answer

blade pitch

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wing incidence

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fuel tank pressure

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static port position

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

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 32

Cylinder head temperature indication relates to...

Accepted Answer

The critical cylinder

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All Cylinders

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A random cylinder

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The average of all cylinders

Question 33

What is correct about flap limitations?

Accepted Answer

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 34

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 35

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

Accepted Answer

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 36

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

Accepted Answer

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 37

Which of the stated materials shows the highest strength?

Accepted Answer

Carbon fiber reinforced plastic

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Aluminium

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Wood

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Magnesium

Question 38

The compass deviation card provides...

Accepted Answer

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 39

In a light aeroplane, the primer is to...

Accepted Answer

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 40

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 41

Which statement is correct for aircraft limitations?

Accepted Answer

The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

Answer

It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Answer

It improves performance in every case

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They are advisory only

Question 42

What does the dynamic pressure depend directly on?

Accepted Answer

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 43

How should vacuum-driven instruments be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

A vacuum failure can make associated gyro instruments unreliable

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

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It is a runway marking

Question 44

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about aircraft limitations?

Accepted Answer

The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

Answer

It is a pilot licence document

Answer

They apply only to instructors

Answer

It changes the aircraft registration

Question 45

Ailerons control movement around the...

Accepted Answer

longitudinal axis

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vertical axis

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lateral axis

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propeller axis

Question 46

Which statement is correct? Ailerons control movement around the...

Accepted Answer

longitudinal axis

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

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It is a fuel grade

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It is always ignored if the engine runs smoothly

Question 47

QNE is the...

Accepted Answer

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 48

Which statement is correct? The red radial line on an airspeed indicator normally marks...

Accepted Answer

VNE

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VS0

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It has no operational significance

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

Question 49

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

Accepted Answer

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 50

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

Accepted Answer

the normal operating speed range

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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 51

A vacuum system may be used to drive...

Accepted Answer

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 52

Which option correctly describes carburettor icing?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 53

Which statement is correct? Flaps are secondary flight controls used mainly to...

Accepted Answer

increase lift and drag for take-off or landing configurations

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It is a runway marking

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provide ignition

Question 54

The purpose of the pitot heat is to...

Accepted Answer

helps prevent ice blockage of the pitot system

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 55

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 56

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

Accepted Answer

It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

Answer

It is unrelated to airworthiness

Answer

It improves performance in every case

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It improves engine cooling

Question 57

A truss fuselage structure normally uses...

Accepted Answer

tubular members carrying loads

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only stressed skin

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only composite sandwich panels

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only hydraulic lines

Question 58

Which tail assembly is shown in the attachment? See figure (AGK-003)

Accepted Answer

T-tail

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V-tail

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Fuselage-mounted tail

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Cruciform tail

Question 59

What does the octane rating or fuel grade describe?

Accepted Answer

Anti-knock rating

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Flame front speed

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Ignition timing

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Combustion temperature

Question 60

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 61

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 62

What is the purpose of the tank ventilation?

Accepted Answer

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 63

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

Accepted Answer

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 64

What behaviour is shown by a rotating gyro in space?

Accepted Answer

It tends to maintain its position in space

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It moves in accordance with the body surrounding it

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It swings from east to west like a pendulum

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It moves in circles with a steadily decreasing radius

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