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

Question 1

Which part of the cycle of a four-stroke Otto engine can be seen in the attachment? See figure (AGK-008)

Accepted Answer

Second stroke - compression

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Third stroke - power

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Fourth stroke - exhaust

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First stroke - induction

Question 2

Lower-than-standard temperature may lead to...

Accepted Answer

An altitude indication which is too high.

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A blockage of the Pitot tube by ice, freezing the altimeter indication to its present value.

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An altitude indication which is too low.

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A correct altitude indication as long as the altimeter subscale is set to correct for non-standard temperature.

Question 3

In which outside air temperature is icing most likely?

Accepted Answer

Between -5° C and +20° C

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Between -10° C and +10° C

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Between -20° C and +5° C

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Between -15° C and 0° C

Question 4

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 5

What is the direct influence by switching on the carburettor heating on fixed propeller engines during engine run-up?

Accepted Answer

RPM decreases

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Angle of attack decreases

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Angle of attack increases

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RPM increases

Question 6

The Pitot / static system is required to...

Accepted Answer

Measure total and static air pressure.

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Prevent potential static buildup on the aircraft.

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Correct the reading of the airspeed indicator to zero when the aircraft is static on the ground.

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Prevent icing of the Pitot tube.

Question 7

The indication of a magnetic compass deviates from magnetic north direction due to what errors?

Accepted Answer

Deviation, turning and acceleration errors

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Gravity and magnetism

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Inclination and declination of the earth's magnetic field

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Variation, turning and acceleration errors

Question 8

Which constructional elements give the wing its profile shape?

Accepted Answer

Ribs

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Planking

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Spar

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Tip

Question 9

The primer is...

Accepted Answer

An auxiliary pump in the fuel system to facilitate engine starting

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A mechanical switch in the cockpit to engage the turbocharger

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A valve in the fuel control system for automatic mixture regulation

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A nozzle in the Venturi tube of a carburettor for atomising the fuel

Question 10

An aircraft in the northern hemisphere intends to turn on the shortest way from a heading of 360° to a heading of 270°. At approximately which indication of the magnetic compass should the turn be terminated?

Accepted Answer

270°

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300°

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360°

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240°

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