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

Question 1

The ventilation system in a fuel tank:

Accepted Answer

Prevents low pressure or overpressure in the tank.

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Can Be Used To Drain The Tanks, For Daily Checks.

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It prevents a surge in the tank of an iced aeroplane.

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Prevents Vapour Lock In The Fuel Lines.

Question 2

The advantage of mounting the tailplane on top of the vertical stabilizer (a "T-tail" configuration) is:

Accepted Answer

To withdraw it from the influence of wing turbulence.

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To Have Greater Effectiveness At High Speed.

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To decrease fuel consumption by creating a tail heavy situation.

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That it does not require a de-icing system.

Question 3

Which of these statements about composite and metal structures are correct or incorrect? 1) In a structural component with given dimensions constructed of composite materials, the strength is the same in all directions. 2) Composite materials enable structures with higher strength / weight ratio than metal structures.

Accepted Answer

1) is incorrect, 2) is correct.

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1) Is Incorrect, 2) Is Incorrect.

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1) is correct, 2) is incorrect.

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1) Is Correct, 2) Is Correct.

Question 4

According EASA CS25 the worst effect of a MINOR FAILURE on the occupants of an aeroplane excluding flight crew could be:

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Physical discomfort

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Physical Distress, Possibly Including Injuries

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Serious or fatal injury to a small number of passengers or cabin crew

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Inconvenience

Question 5

The cabin rate of descent:

Accepted Answer

Results in a cabin pressure increase.

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Is Always The Same As The Airplane's Rate Of Descent.

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Is not possible at constant airplane altitudes.

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Results In A Cabin Pressure Decrease.

Question 6

For a subsonic airflow, in a divergent duct the:

Accepted Answer

Pressure increases, velocity decreases and temperature increases.

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Pressure Increases, Velocity Decreases And Temperature Decreases.

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Pressure decreases, velocity increases and temperature increases.

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Pressure decreases, velocity increases and temperature decreases.

Question 7

The function of a constant speed drive (CSD) is to ensure:

Accepted Answer

That the generator produces a constant frequency.

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An equal AC voltage output from all generators.

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That the CSD output remains at a constant RPM irrespective of generator RPM.

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That The Starter-motor Maintains A Constant Rpm Irrespective Of Engine Acceleration/deceleration.

Question 8

In a multi-spool turbofan engine, the fan is driven by:

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The rearmost turbine.

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All three turbines since they are on a common shaft with the compressor.

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The foremost turbine.

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The Intermediate Turbine.

Question 9

Fuel flow information for gas turbine engines is:

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Measured in the line between the fuel control unit and the engine burners.

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Not Used On Helicopters.

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Measured at the outlet of the high pressure fuel pump.

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Measured in the line between the booster pump and the engine.

Question 10

What is the purpose of inboard ailerons?

Accepted Answer

To reduce wing twist at high speed.

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To Reduce Wing Twist At Low Speed.

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To Reduce Wing Bending At High Speed.

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To Reduce Wing Bending At Low Speed.

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