Aircraft General Knowledge - PPL(A) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which is the purpose of the altimeter subscale?

Accepted Answer

To reference the altimeter reading to a predetermined level such as mean sea level, aerodrome level or pressure level 1013.25 hPa

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To set the reference level for the altitude decoder of the transponder

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To adjust the altimeter reading for non-standard temperature

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To correct the altimeter reading for system errors

Question 2

The angle indicated by arrow number 1 shows the propeller's... See figure (AGK-011) D: Direction of air flow C: Chord line R: Direction of rotation (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 7

Accepted Answer

Angle of incidence.

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Angle of attack.

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Geometric wing twist

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Aerodynamic wing twist

Question 3

An aeroplane's current supply is carried out by the: 1. Battery 2. Generator 3. Relay 4. Circuit breaker

Accepted Answer

1 and 2

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1 and 4

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3 and 4

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2 and 3

Question 4

What is the purpose of engine oil in piston engine?

Accepted Answer

Cooling, lubrication of the engine and disposal of fine abrasion

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Cooling of the engine and lubrication of propeller shaft.

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For nose reduction and bearing of the propeller shaft

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Cooling, lubrication and increasing engine performance.

Question 5

What kind of control surface is connected with the nose wheel?

Accepted Answer

Rudder

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Elevator

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Trim rudder

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Aileron

Question 6

Which part of the cycle of a four-stroke Otto engine can be seen in the attachment? See figure (AGK-007) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 5

Accepted Answer

First stroke - induction

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Second stroke - compression

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Fourth stroke - exhaust

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Third stroke - power

Question 7

What is a cause for the dip error on the direct-reading compass?

Accepted Answer

Inclination of earth's magnetic field lines

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Deviation in the cockpit

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Acceleration of the airplane

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Temperature variations

Question 8

What is checked by the marking in the attachment? See figure (AGK-006) (1,00 P.) Siehe Anlage 4

Accepted Answer

The correct postion of the tire relative to the rim

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The tread wear of the tire

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The operating pressure of the carcass

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The correct position of the outer isolation layers

Question 9

The fuselage structure may be damaged by...

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the manoeuvering speed in heavy gusts.

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Neutralizing stick forces according to actual flight state

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Stall after exceeding the maximum angle of attack.

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Airspeed decreasing below a certain value.

Question 10

A flight level is a...

Accepted Answer

Pressure altitude.

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Density altitude

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Altitude above ground

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True altitude.

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