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

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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Correct movement of the control column proves every control surface moves in the correct direction.

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Only the amount of control movement matters; the direction need not be checked.

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A satisfactory check can be delayed until after take-off.

Question 2

Which statement is correct for carburettor icing?

Accepted Answer

It can occur at temperatures above freezing when humidity is high

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It is impossible when the outside air temperature is above freezing.

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It occurs only when the aircraft is flying inside visible cloud.

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High humidity eliminates the risk of ice forming in the carburettor.

Question 3

A pitot tube supplies pressure primarily to the...

Accepted Answer

airspeed indicator

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altimeter

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vertical speed indicator

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turn coordinator

Question 4

The rudder controls movement around the...

Accepted Answer

vertical axis

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lateral axis

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longitudinal axis

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all three aircraft axes equally

Question 5

What is the correct operational meaning of flight control freedom?

Accepted Answer

Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

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Correct movement of the control column proves every control surface moves in the correct direction.

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Only the amount of control movement matters; the direction need not be checked.

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A satisfactory check can be delayed until after take-off.

Question 6

For a fixed-pitch propeller at unchanged throttle and approximately the same altitude, which change normally reduces RPM?

Accepted Answer

the aeroplane climbs and airspeed decreases

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the aeroplane accelerates at approximately the same altitude

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the throttle is opened with airspeed unchanged

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the aerodynamic load on the propeller decreases as the aeroplane speeds up

Question 7

In day-to-day private flying, how should ELT and emergency equipment be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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Emergency equipment need only be checked after an accident.

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ELT and emergency equipment requirements apply only to IFR flights.

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Carrying an ELT removes the need for all other required emergency equipment.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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 10

QFE is the...

Accepted Answer

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

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

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Magnetic bearing to a station

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa

Question 11

Which statement is correct? A semi-monocoque fuselage normally uses...

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frames, stringers and stressed skin

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a skin carrying all loads without internal frames or stringers

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an uncovered truss with no load carried by the skin

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a non-structural skin over a structure with no frames or stringers

Question 12

In a conventional aeroplane with mechanical pitot-static instruments, a direct-reading magnetic compass and electrically driven gyros, which group can be affected by electrical system failure?

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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 13

What is the unit for voltage?

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Volt

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Ampere

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Watt

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Ohm

Question 14

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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eliminate lift during every approach

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control yaw as the primary yaw control

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increase stall speed by reducing the maximum lift coefficient

Question 15

In an engine oil system fitted with a filter bypass valve, what normally happens if the oil filter becomes clogged?

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A bypass valve opens thus enabling the circulation to continue, debris will not be filtered

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A bypass valve opens thus enabling the circulation to continue, debris will be filtered by an alternate filter

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The oil circulation will end after 15 minutes so that a proper engine run will not be guaranteed

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The oil circulation will end after 30 minutes so that a proper engine run will not be guaranteed

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

an altimeter

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a vertical speed indicator that returns to zero at constant altitude

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an airspeed indicator that continues to work normally

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an airspeed indicator that always falls to zero immediately

Question 17

What values are usually marked with a red line on instrument displays?

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Operational limits

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Caution areas

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Recommended areas

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Operational areas

Question 18

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 air is dry and there is no cooling in the carburettor

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the outside air is below freezing; it cannot occur above 0 degrees C

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the engine is stopped and no air flows through the carburettor

Question 19

Which option correctly describes electrical system failure?

Accepted Answer

Electrical load and essential equipment should be managed according to the checklist

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All tripped circuit breakers should be reset repeatedly without diagnosing the fault.

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Keeping every electrical load switched on always maximises remaining battery life.

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A working battery guarantees unlimited electrical power after alternator failure.

Question 20

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

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Yellow

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Green

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Red

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White

Question 21

How should ELT and emergency equipment be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Serviceability and carriage requirements should be checked before flight

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Emergency equipment need only be checked after an accident.

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ELT and emergency equipment requirements apply only to IFR flights.

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Carrying an ELT removes the need for all other required emergency equipment.

Question 22

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 23

Which statement about carburettor icing is correct?

Accepted Answer

It can occur above freezing, particularly in humid air.

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It cannot occur when the outside air temperature is above 0 degrees C.

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It occurs only at outside air temperatures below -20 degrees C.

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Humidity has no influence on carburettor icing.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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Approved operating limits are recommendations that the pilot may ignore.

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Aircraft limitations apply only during training flights.

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Passengers may authorise operation outside the approved limitations.

Question 25

Which wing configuration is shown in the attachment? See figure (AGK-002)

Accepted Answer

Strut-braced high wing

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Cantilever high wing

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Mid wing

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Low wing

Question 26

What is correct about flap limitations?

Accepted Answer

Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

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Flaps may be extended above VFE if the air is smooth.

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Flap extension eliminates the possibility of a stall.

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The same flap speed limit applies to every aeroplane regardless of its flight manual.

Question 27

A construction made of frames and stringer with a supporting skin is called...

Accepted Answer

Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure.

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Grid construction.

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Wood- or mixed construction.

Question 28

At sea level in ISA conditions, an aeroplane has TAS 100 kt and heading 180 degrees. The wind is from 180 degrees at 30 kt. Neglect instrument, position and compressibility errors. What is the approximate IAS?

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100 kt

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130 kt

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30 kt

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70 kt

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

blade pitch

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wing angle of incidence

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the altimeter pressure setting

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the pitch attitude of the whole aeroplane

Question 30

Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape?

Accepted Answer

Ribs

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Planking

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Spar

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Tip

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

the caution range

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the normal operating range

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the flap operating range

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the range in which all control inputs are unrestricted

Question 32

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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all three aircraft axes equally

Question 33

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 34

Which practical rule applies to a blocked pitot tube?

Accepted Answer

It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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The ASI is always unaffected provided the static port is serviceable.

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The ASI always shows the correct airspeed once the aircraft is in level flight.

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The ASI can be relied on because any blockage automatically clears during climb.

Question 35

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

Answer

Emergency equipment need only be checked after an accident.

Answer

ELT and emergency equipment requirements apply only to IFR flights.

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Carrying an ELT removes the need for all other required emergency equipment.

Question 36

Which statement about magneto checks is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

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

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They prove that every other engine system is serviceable.

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They make it unnecessary to inspect spark plugs or ignition components when a fault is found.

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They should be ignored if the engine runs smoothly on BOTH but roughly on one magneto.

Question 37

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?

Accepted Answer

270°

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300°

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360°

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240°

Question 38

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 39

What is the purpose of winglets?

Accepted Answer

Reduction of induced drag

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Increase gliding performance at high speed

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Increase of lift and turning manoeuvring capabilities

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To increase parasite drag for steep approaches.

Question 40

Which statement is correct? 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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all three aircraft axes equally

Question 41

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 42

Which change can disturb the static-pressure measurement and produce an erroneous mechanical airspeed indication?

Accepted Answer

Applying adhesive foil near a static port so that it disturbs the local airflow.

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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 43

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

Accepted Answer

the caution range

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the normal operating range

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the flap operating range

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the range in which all control inputs are unrestricted

Question 44

The purpose of the mixture control is to...

Accepted Answer

adjust the fuel-to-air ratio

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select which fuel tank supplies the engine

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set the propeller blade pitch directly

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control the timing of the ignition sparks

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Thickest part of the wing.

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Innermost part of the wing.

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Thinnest part of the wing.

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Outermost part of the wing.

Question 46

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

Accepted Answer

read zero or very low

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remain frozen at the airspeed indicated when the blockage occurred

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behave like an altimeter as the aeroplane climbs and descends

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continue indicating the correct airspeed throughout the flight

Question 47

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

Accepted Answer

the flap operating range

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the normal operating range with flaps retracted

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the caution range between VNO and VNE

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the range above the never-exceed speed

Question 48

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

Accepted Answer

It can affect the altimeter, VSI and airspeed indicator

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It affects only the altimeter; the ASI and VSI remain reliable.

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It affects only the VSI; the ASI and altimeter remain reliable.

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It affects only the ASI; the altimeter and VSI remain reliable.

Question 49

The red radial line on an airspeed indicator normally marks...

Accepted Answer

VNE

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VS0

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VFE

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VA

Question 50

Which statement about engine temperatures is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal temperatures may indicate cooling, mixture or power-setting problems

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Normal oil pressure guarantees that every engine temperature is within limits.

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Engine temperature limits apply only during take-off.

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An excessive cylinder head temperature can always be ignored if RPM remains normal.

Question 51

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

Accepted Answer

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 52

Which practical rule applies to fuel contamination?

Accepted Answer

Fuel samples should be checked for water and contamination before flight

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A fuel sample is unnecessary if the fuel quantity gauge reads full.

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Any water in the fuel can be removed simply by leaning the mixture.

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Fuel contamination can be ignored if the engine starts normally.

Question 53

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

Accepted Answer

Movable inner cylinder

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Fork

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Torque link

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Fixed outer cylinder

Question 54

A conventional light-aeroplane piston engine with dual magnetos has...

Accepted Answer

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 55

Which statement about carburettor icing is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

It can occur at temperatures above freezing when humidity is high

Answer

It is impossible when the outside air temperature is above freezing.

Answer

It occurs only when the aircraft is flying inside visible cloud.

Answer

High humidity eliminates the risk of ice forming in the carburettor.

Question 56

What may illumination of the alternator warning light indicate?

Accepted Answer

a charging-system failure

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a fuel-system pressure failure

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a loss of vacuum to pneumatic gyros

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a low engine oil-pressure condition

Question 57

Above the QNH reference datum in colder-than-ISA air, with correct QNH set and other errors neglected, indicated altitude is...

Accepted Answer

Higher than the true altitude.

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Lower than the true altitude.

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Equal to the true altitude.

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Equal to the standard altitude.

Question 58

During a right turn the slip/skid ball is displaced to the right. Which pair of corrections both tend to move the ball back towards the centre?

Accepted Answer

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 59

Which statement about flight control freedom is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Controls should move fully and correctly before flight

Answer

Correct movement of the control column proves every control surface moves in the correct direction.

Answer

Only the amount of control movement matters; the direction need not be checked.

Answer

A satisfactory check can be delayed until after take-off.

Question 60

The compass deviation card provides...

Accepted Answer

heading corrections for magnetic compass installation errors

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corrections from true north to magnetic north at every location

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wind correction angles for every airspeed

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corrections for magnetic turning errors at every bank angle

Question 61

What should a private pilot remember about flap limitations?

Accepted Answer

Flaps must be operated within the approved speed and configuration limits

Answer

Flaps may be extended above VFE if the air is smooth.

Answer

Flap extension eliminates the possibility of a stall.

Answer

The same flap speed limit applies to every aeroplane regardless of its flight manual.

Question 62

The main purpose of a fuel drain check is to detect...

Accepted Answer

water or contamination in the fuel

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the ignition timing and spark-plug condition

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the amount of usable fuel in all tanks with complete accuracy

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the engine oil temperature before start

Question 63

Which statement best describes true altitude?

Accepted Answer

The actual vertical distance above mean sea level; pressure altimeter indications require the relevant pressure and temperature corrections to estimate it.

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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...

Accepted Answer

The rate of turn and coordination, i.e. slip or skid, of the turn.

Answer

The coordination of the turn and slip angle.

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The pitch and bank angle of the aircraft.

Answer

The rate of turn and bank angle of the aircraft.

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