Preflight Preparation - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

Question 1

Which type of NOTAM would be issued for a closed taxiway?

Accepted Answer

NOTAM (D)

Answer

SAA NOTAM

Answer

FDC NOTAM

Question 2

What exception, if any, permits a private pilot to act as pilot in command of an aircraft carrying passengers who pay for the flight?

Accepted Answer

If a donation is made to a charitable organization for the flight

Answer

If the passengers pay all the operating expenses

Answer

There is no exception

Question 3

Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to

Accepted Answer

decrease engine performance

Answer

have no effect on engine performance

Answer

increase engine performance

Question 4

(Refer to figure 35.) What fuel flow should a pilot expect at 11,000 feet on a standard day with 65 percent maximum continuous power?

Accepted Answer

11.2 gallons per hour

Answer

11.8 gallons per hour

Answer

10.6 gallons per hour

Question 5

(Refer to figure 36.) What is the crosswind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?

Accepted Answer

19 knots

Answer

30 knots

Answer

23 knots

Question 6

Why do most standard certificated aircraft incorporate a dual ignition system with two individual magnetos, separate sets of wires, and spark plugs?

Accepted Answer

To increase reliability of the ignition system

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The engine will not run properly with only one magneto

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To ensure engine balance

Question 7

(Refer to figure 6.) To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be

Accepted Answer

periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses

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calibrated on a compass rose at regular intervals

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set prior to flight on a known heading

Question 8

(Refer to figure 22.) What is the estimated time en route for a flight from St. Maries Airport (area 4) to Priest River Airport (area 1)? The wind is from 300° at 14 knots and the true airspeed is 90 knots. Add 3 minutes for climb-out. (NOTE: Sectional chart figures are not to scale in print or digital form; use the NM scale printed on the chart to measure distances)

Accepted Answer

43 minutes

Answer

48 minutes

Answer

38 minutes

Question 9

Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Unusable fuel and undrainable oil

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Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity

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Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment

Question 10

When speaking to a Flight Service weather briefer, you should state:

Accepted Answer

whether the flight is VFR or IFR

Answer

the pilot's full name and address

Answer

a summary of your qualifications

Exam questions Preflight Preparation - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane: Preflight Preparation 10 Questions no time limit

Exam questions Preflight Preparation - FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane

FAA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Airplane: Preflight Preparation 10 Questions no time limit

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