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

When trimming an aircraft nose up, in which direction does the trim tab move?

Accepted Answer

It moves down

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Depends on CG position

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It moves up

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In direction of rudder deflection

Question 3

What does the dynamic pressure depend directly on?

Accepted Answer

Air density and airflow speed squared

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Air pressure and air temperature

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Air density and lift coefficient

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Lift- and drag coefficient

Question 4

Which of the mentioned cockpit instruments is connected to the pitot tube?

Accepted Answer

Airspeed indicator

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Vertical speed indicator

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Direct-reading compass

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Altimeter

Question 5

A turn and bank (or turn and slip) coordinator provides information regarding...

Accepted Answer

The rate of turn and coordination, i.e. slip or skid, of the turn.

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The coordination of the turn and slip angle.

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The pitch and bank angle of the aircraft.

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The rate of turn and bank angle of the aircraft.

Question 6

How should an Otto engine be shut down?

Accepted Answer

By completely leaning the mixture

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By moving the propeller to the feathered position

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By closing the throttle lever completely

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By shutting down the generator

Question 7

The fuselage structure may be damaged by...

Accepted Answer

Exceeding the manoeuvring 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

330°

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360°

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270°

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030°

Question 9

The sandwich structure consists of two...

Accepted Answer

Thin layers and a light core material

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Thin layers and a heavy core material

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Thick layers and a heavy core material

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Thick layers and a light core material

Question 10

What is the purpose of the tank ventilation?

Accepted Answer

To prevent underpressure caused by fuel consumption

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To prevent water disposal during parking

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To distribute the fuel from one tank segment to the other during flight

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To prevent fuel spillage during refueling on the filler plug

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