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25 - FAA PPL(A) USA - If a pilot suspects that the engine (with a fixed-pitch propeller) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff, the initial corrective action to take would be to

Question 25 - Emergency Operations - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed
apply carburetor heat
lean the mixture

Training tests and timed exam simulations FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane