Aircraft General Knowledge - Airframe, Systems, Powerplant - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

With which instrument(s) do you monitor the power output of an aeroplane fitted with a fixed pitch propeller?

Accepted Answer

RPM indicator.

Answer

RPM and EGT indicator.

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RPM and MAP indicator.

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RPM and fuel flow indicator.

Question 2

Electrical bonding of an aircraft is used to 1. protect the aircraft against lightning effects. 2. reset the electrostatic potential of the aircraft to a value approximating 0 volt 3. reduce radio interference on radio communication systems 4. set the aircraft to a single potential. The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

1, 3, 4

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1, 2, 3

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3, 4

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2, 4

Question 3

Control surface flutter can be avoided by: 1. a high torsional stiffness of the structure. 2. a low torsional stiffness of the structure. 3. locating a balancing mass in front of the control hinge. 4. locating a balancing mass behind the control hinge. The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

1, 3.

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2, 4.

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1, 4.

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2, 3.

Question 4

The purpose of a distributor in an ignition system is to distribute:

Accepted Answer

Secondary current to the sparking plugs.

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Primary current to the condenser.

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Secondary current to the condenser.

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Primary current to the sparking plugs.

Question 5

The principle of the SAFE LIFE design of an aircraft is based on the:

Accepted Answer

Replacement of parts after a given number of cycles or hours of use.

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Monitoring of critical parameters and the replacement of parts if a limit value is exceeded.

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Capability to withstand a certain amount of weakening of the structure without catastrophic failure.

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Redundancy of the structure equipment.

Question 6

Vents in oil tanks are primarily to

Accepted Answer

Prevent excessive pressure from building up in tank.

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Prevent overthrow.

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Allow for expansion of hot oil.

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Eliminate foaming.

Question 7

The hydraulic systems which works correctly is shown in the figure:

Accepted Answer

C

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A

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B

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D

Question 8

The frequency which corresponds to a wavelength of 12 cm is:

Accepted Answer

2500 MHz.

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3600 MHz.

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360 MHz.

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2500 kHz.

Question 9

On an aircraft landing gear, an under-inflated tyre:

Accepted Answer

Will wear at the shoulders

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Will have an increased critical hydroplaning speed

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It's tread will deteriorate faster

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Will be more subject to viscosity aquaplaning on dry runway

Question 10

The capacity of a battery is the:

Accepted Answer

Amount of ampere-hours that a fully charged battery can supply.

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Intensity withstood by the battery during charging.

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No-load voltage of the battery multiplied by its rated output current.

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Number of cycles (charging and discharging) that a battery can withstand without deterioration of its cells.

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