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

Question 1

What is the best course of action right after the engine quits in flight?

Accepted Answer

Use the emergency checklist if practical

Answer

Complete the emergency checklist immediately

Answer

Call ATC and declare an emergency

Question 2

What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?

Accepted Answer

Enrichen the fuel mixture

Answer

Reduce the airspeed

Answer

Increase the RPM

Question 3

If an in-flight emergency requires immediate action, the pilot in command may

Accepted Answer

deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet that emergency

Answer

deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 to the extent required to meet the emergency, but must submit a written report to the Administrator within 24 hours

Answer

not deviate from any rule of 14 CFR Part 91 unless prior to the deviation approval is granted by the Administrator

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed

Answer

apply carburetor heat

Answer

lean the mixture

Question 5

When executing an emergency approach to land in a single-engine airplane, it is important to maintain a constant glide speed because variations in glide speed will

Accepted Answer

nullify all attempts at accuracy in judgment of gliding distance and landing spot

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increase the chances of shock cooling the engine

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assure the proper descent angle is maintained until entering the flare

Question 6

What would happen if your airplane experienced a complete electrical failure during flight?

Accepted Answer

The airplane will lose all electrical equipment

Answer

The engine ignition system will fail

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The engine driven fuel pump will fail

Question 7

When may an 121.5 MHz emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be tested?

Accepted Answer

During the first 5 minutes after the hour

Answer

At 15 and 45 minutes past the hour

Answer

Anytime

Question 8

If you don’t maintain a constant glide speed in attempting to land in an emergency:

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to judge your gliding distance and landing spot

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You will land beyond your desired landing spot

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You will cause the engine to cool too rapidly

Question 9

Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will

Accepted Answer

cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage

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result in damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fans

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increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to the increased heat

Question 10

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?

Accepted Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator

Answer

The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Answer

The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator

Exam questions Emergency Operations - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane: Emergency Operations 10 Questions no time limit

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