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

Question 1

Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?

Accepted Answer

In colder than standard air temperature

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In warmer than standard air temperature

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When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude

Question 2

Who is responsible for briefing passengers regarding the use of seat belts?

Accepted Answer

The pilot-in-command

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The right-seat pilot

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Each passenger

Question 3

The person directly responsible for the pre-launch briefing of passengers for a flight is the

Accepted Answer

pilot in command

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safety officer

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ground crewmember

Question 4

Why is it a good idea to visually inspect to make sure that the crankcase breather lines are free of ice?

Accepted Answer

Ice may have formed as a result of the crankcase vapors freezing after the engine has been turned off

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Crankcase oil may have frozen in the lines

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Outside moisture may have entered the lines and frozen

Question 5

When approaching taxiway holding lines from the side with the continuous lines, the pilot

Accepted Answer

should not cross the lines without ATC clearance

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may continue taxiing

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should continue taxiing until all parts of the aircraft have crossed the lines

Question 6

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?

Accepted Answer

When at sea level under standard conditions

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When at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 29.92

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If the altimeter has no mechanical error

Question 7

The 'yellow demarcation bar' marking indicates

Accepted Answer

runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway

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the beginning of available runway for landing on the approach side

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a hold line from a taxiway to a runway

Question 8

A person may not act as a crewmember of a civil aircraft if alcoholic beverages have been consumed by that person within the preceding

Accepted Answer

8 hours

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12 hours

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24 hours

Question 9

What is the purpose of the taxiway directional sign?

Accepted Answer

Indicates designation and direction of taxiway leading out of an intersection

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Indicates designation and direction of exit taxiway from runway

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Indicates direction to take-off runway

Question 10

(Refer to figure 9, area C.) How should the flight controls be held while taxiing a tricycle-gear equipped airplane with a left quartering tailwind?

Accepted Answer

Left aileron down, elevator down

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Left aileron up, elevator down

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Left aileron up, elevator neutral

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