Exam quiz Operational Procedure - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which danger exists during engine start?

Accepted Answer

Carburettor fire

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Cable fire

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Sparking

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Smoke emission

Question 2

Immediately after lift-off, a microburst is entered inadvertently. Which action might avoid an unintentional descent?

Accepted Answer

Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, climb at the best rate of climb speed

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, pick up speed and perform a left or a right turn in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst on the shortest way

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Set maximum power, retract landing gear and flaps, increase pitch until attaining optimum climb speed

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Set maximum power, maintain present aircraft configuration, pick up speed in an attempt to leave the area of the microburst as fast as possible

Question 3

How may windshear be recognised in flight?

Accepted Answer

Sudden and apparently baseless change in altitude, airspeed, rate of climb or descent

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Sudden and apparently baseless change in heading, turning rate, engine speed or oil temperature

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Sudden and apparently baseless change of oilpressure, oil temperature, engine speed and altitude

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Rather unexpected onset of drizzle associated with high stratus clouds following previously clear skies and calm conditions

Question 4

What needs to be observed in conjunction with overheated brakes?

Accepted Answer

The affected tyres may burst in axial direction

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The affected brakes need to be cooled down with halon

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The affected tyres may burst in radial direction or direction of rotation

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The wheel fairing shall be taken off to increase the cooldown

Question 5

In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated...

Accepted Answer

After disembarking the aircraft.

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Before disembarking the aircraft.

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During disembarking the aircraft.

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After disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m.

Question 6

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

Accepted Answer

At a high aeroplane weight.

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When flying with high thrust.

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When flying with low thrust.

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At a low aeroplane weight.

Question 7

What action should be taken when entering a windshear? 1. Reduce speed 2. Retract gear and flaps 3. Maintain current configuration 4. Adjust thrust

Accepted Answer

3 and 4

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2 and 4

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1 and 2

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1 and 3

Question 8

May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted?

Accepted Answer

No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high

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Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude

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Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing

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Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start

Question 9

What minimum coverage with ice or snow must be given to call a runway "contaminated"?

Accepted Answer

25 %

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50 %

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10 %

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75 %

Question 10

How should a landing on a contaminated runway be conducted if it proves to be inevitable?

Accepted Answer

Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use maximum flaps, touch down firmly with minimum speed, brake carefully

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use minimum flaps, touch down softly with positive pitch and minimum speed, do not apply brakes

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use maximum flaps, touch down with negative pitch and minimum speed, brake carefully

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Approach with the minimum crosswind component possible, use minimum flaps, touch down softly with minimum speed, do not apply brakes

Question 11

Which area is suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

Harvested cornfield

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Glade with long dry grass

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Plowed field

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Sports area in a village

Question 12

Which would be the correct reaction when hydroplaning is suspected upon landing?

Accepted Answer

If all wheels are in motion, brake moderately. Maintain directional control by aerodynamic means

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Add power and use flaps and spoilers to brake aerodynamically

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Apply maximum braking to reduce aircraft speed to less than hydroplaning speed, then continue normal ground roll

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Cross rudder and aileron controls in order to use the aircraft fuselage to brake aerodynamically

Question 13

What danger does standing water on the runway pose to aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Increased rolling resistance during take-off

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Decreased rolling resistance during take-off

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An increase in lift

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A decrease in lift

Question 14

What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Powder

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Halon

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Foam

Question 15

Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

It may cause a carburettor fire

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Carburettor icing can occur

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The engine might start with not enough power

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The oil will become diluted

Question 16

An emergency landing is a landing...

Accepted Answer

Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

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Conducted in an attempt to keep up safety regarding an aircraft and its occupants.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

Question 17

After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind. As a result...

Accepted Answer

The aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path

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The aeroplane flies above the estimated climb path

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The true airspeed (TAS) will increase

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The ground speed (GS) will decrease

Question 18

The intensity of wake turbulence depends on...

Accepted Answer

The weight of the aeroplane.

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The propeller pitch.

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The temperature.

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The altitude of the aeroplane.

Question 19

Which of the items below may have an influence on the noise perceived by a person on the ground? 1) Engine power setting 2) Propeller revolutions per minute 3) Position of the landing gear 4) Flap position 5) Flight track 6) Height above ground 7) Flight rules

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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1, 5, 6

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1, 5, 6, 7

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3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Question 20

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An electrical fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

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Turn off the heat

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

Question 21

A wind shear is...

Accepted Answer

A vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.

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A slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.

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A wind speed change of more than 15 kt.

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A meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.

Question 22

Wake turbulence is caused by...

Accepted Answer

Pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.

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Jet blast behind a turbine engine.

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Turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.

Question 23

Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane...

Accepted Answer

Lifts off with the front gear.

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Reaches an altitude of 15 ft.

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Lifts off with the main gear.

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Accelerates.

Question 24

Under which circumstances may a runway be considered to be contaminated?

Accepted Answer

When more than 25 % of the runway surface area within the required length and width being used is covered by water, slush, snow or ice more than 3 mm deep

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When 75 % of the required runway length and width are covered by contaminants such as snow, frost, ice or sand

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When more than 50 % of the runway surface area within the required length and width being used is covered by water, slush, snow or ice more than 3 mm deep

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When more than 50 % of the required runway length and width are covered by contaminants such as snow, frost, ice or sand

Question 25

How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided?

Accepted Answer

Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms

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Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes

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Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible

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Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas

Question 26

Which danger exists after a heavy rain shower for a landing aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Longer braking distance due to aquaplaning

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Displacement of the tire slip marking

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Difficult flare due to glare

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Decreased braking distance due to aquaplaning

Question 27

The term "flight time" is defined as...

Accepted Answer

The total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight.

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The period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.

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The period from engine start until the aircraft comes to a complete stop and all engines are shut down.

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The total time from the moment the aircraft leaves the ground until it touches down at the destination.

Question 28

Wake turbulence is particularly strong...

Accepted Answer

When flying at low speeds

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When flying at high speeds

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When flying at high altitudes

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When flying at low altitudes

Question 29

Which phenomenon may be expected at point 2 of the microburst? See figure (OPR-001)

Accepted Answer

Decrease of climb rate

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Constant rate of descent

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Decrease of descent rate

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Increase of airspeed

Question 30

Wet snow on a runway can lead to...

Accepted Answer

Increased rolling resistance during take-off.

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An increase in lift.

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A decrease in lift.

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Reduced rolling resistance during take-off.

Question 31

A technical fault requires an emergency off-field landing. Which steps, with respect to the pilot's operating handbook, are necessary?

Accepted Answer

Locate a suitable landing area, plan the approach, complete the applicable emergency procedure, declare an emergency, start and concentrate on the approach in due time.

Answer

Inform air traffic control and request technical support, check the pilot's operating handbook for a reference on the matter and execute an emergency landing.

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Reduce speed and configure the aircraft for landing in an attempt to gain time, declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure and execute an emergency landing.

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Declare an emergency, complete the applicable emergency procedure, cover as much distance towards the airport as possible to be closer to the rescue forces.

Question 32

How should departures near villages be carried out?

Accepted Answer

Villages should be circumnavigated and crossed in a sufficient altitude

Answer

Slow with a low propeller rotation speed

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Low and fast between the villages

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Climb and changes in direction should be done as slow as possible

Question 33

A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a / an...

Accepted Answer

Emergency landing.

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Precautionary landing.

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Urgent landing.

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Field or out landing.

Question 34

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing tailwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

Question 35

Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire. Which actions have to be taken immediately?

Accepted Answer

Switching off the heating and the ventilating system

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Switching off the master switch and the ignition

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Switching off the pitot and front window heating

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Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting

Question 36

Two aircraft of the same type, same gross weight and same flap configuration fly with different speeds and altitude. Which aircraft will cause more wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying at lower speed.

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The aircraft flying at a higher altitude.

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The aircraft flying at a lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

Question 37

What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the master switch

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Close the fuel valve

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Open the windows

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Open cabin ventilation

Question 38

What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot be reached in case of an emergency landing?

Accepted Answer

For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present

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Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight

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Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight

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The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints

Question 39

During final approach, the glider pilot realizes a very bumpy surface on a selected off-field landing site. What technique may be recommended for landing?

Accepted Answer

Touch down with minimum speed, keep elevator pulled until full stop

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Touch down with minimum speed, compensate different ground levels with power lever

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Approach with increased speed, push elevator upon first ground contact

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Approach with increased speed, avoid using wheel brakes

Question 40

When should turns at low altitudes above villages be avoided with regard to noise abatement procedures?

Accepted Answer

In climb

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In descent

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During the approach

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In horizontal flight

Question 41

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is lower, IAS decreases

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Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is higher, IAS increases

Question 42

Which phenomenon may be expected at point 3 of the microburst? See figure (OPR-001)

Accepted Answer

Decrease in airspeed

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Constant rate of descent

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Increase in airspeed

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Decrease in climb rate

Question 43

After a precautionary landing the brakes and wheels are very hot. In which way should the pilot approach them?

Accepted Answer

From the front or back side

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From the right or left side

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At an angle of 45°

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From the front, right or left side

Question 44

A light aircraft intends to land behind a commercial airliner belonging to wake turbulence category "medium" or "heavy" on a long runway. How can the wake turbulence of the commercial aircraft be avoided?

Accepted Answer

By making a steep approach and a long landing, touching down behind the touchdown point of the airliner's nose gear

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By making a steep approach and a very short landing. The light aircraft should be able to stop before reaching the airliner's touchdown point

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By making a shallow approach and a long landing, touching down behind the touchdown point of the airliner's nose gear

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By making a shallow approach and a very short landing. The light aircraft should be able to stop before reaching the airliner's touchdown point

Question 45

In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An engine fire is suspected. Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the heat

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Shut down the engine

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Use the fire extinguisher

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Turn off the master switch

Question 46

After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the initial climb phase. What may be expected if the aeroplane entered a microburst?

Accepted Answer

A decreased climb rate and airspeed

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An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed

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An increased climb rate and airspeed

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A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed

Question 47

Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire?

Accepted Answer

Piston engines

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Turbine engines

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Electric motors

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Turboprop engines

Question 48

A precautionary landing is a landing...

Accepted Answer

Conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety.

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Conducted without power from the engine.

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Conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.

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Conducted with the flaps retracted.

Question 49

When do you expect wind shear?

Accepted Answer

During an inversion

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In calm wind in cold weather

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During a summer day with calm winds

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When passing a warm front

Question 50

How can the pilot of an engine-driven aircraft minimise the noise emission during descent and approach?

Accepted Answer

High approach with minimum power setting, late descent, late configuration, adherence to established arrival routes

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High approach with maximum power setting, early configuration, and steep approach

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Descent and approach in landing configuration while maintaining a descent angle of 3°, direct approach whenever possible

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Low approach with minimum power setting, late configuration and steep approach, adherence to established arrival routes

Question 51

What should be observed when taxiing behind a commercial airliner?

Accepted Answer

To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 200 m should be maintained

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To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 700 m should be maintained

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To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 600 m should be maintained

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To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 300 m should be maintained

Question 52

Which of the following landing areas is most suitable for an off-field landing?

Accepted Answer

A light brown field with short crops

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A lake with an undisturbed surface

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A meadow without livestock

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A field with ripe waving crops

Question 53

With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a heavy aeroplane?

Accepted Answer

Wake turbulence on or near the runway.

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Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted.

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Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher.

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Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway.

Question 54

Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire?

Accepted Answer

Carbon monoxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

Question 55

Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms.

Answer

Fog.

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Winter warm front.

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Stable high pressure areas.

Question 56

Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing include?

Accepted Answer

Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing

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How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the competent search and rescue (SAR) center

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Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit

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How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home airport

Question 57

Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at different airspeeds. Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence?

Accepted Answer

The aircraft flying at slower speed.

Answer

The aircraft flying at lower altitude.

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The aircraft flying at higher speed.

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The aircraft flying at higher altitude.

Question 58

During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing headwind. If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the indicated airspeed (IAS) change?

Accepted Answer

Path is higher, IAS increases

Answer

Path is higher, IAS decreases

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Path is lower, IAS increases

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Path is lower, IAS decreases

Question 59

How does the pilot prepare for a VFR flight over a large distance of water, when it is unlikely that land can be reached in case of an engine failure?

Accepted Answer

Carry life vests or a life raft for all occupants.

Answer

File a flight plan including the exact way-points.

Answer

Be prepared to fly with transponder only.

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Maintain continuous radio contact with ATC.

Question 60

Which method is appropriate to approach an unprepared landing field?

Accepted Answer

Terrain investigation to determine approach points and landing

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Flat direct approach to ensure visual ground contact

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Steep approach to keep the noise level low

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Fast approach, performance check, and landing within a quick stop

Question 61

What are the effects of wet grass on the take-off and landing distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

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Decrease of the take-off distance and increase of the landing distance

Answer

Decrease of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

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Increase of the take-off distance and decrease of the landing distance

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