Aircraft General Knowledge - EASA 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

What difference in altitude is shown by an altimeter, if the reference pressure scale setting is changed from 1000 hPa to 1010 hPa?

Accepted Answer

80 m more than before

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80 m less than before

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Values depending on QNH

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Zero

Question 3

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 4

Cylinder head temperature indication relates to...

Accepted Answer

The critical cylinder

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All Cylinders

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A random cylinder

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The average of all cylinders

Question 5

Which practical rule applies to a blocked pitot tube?

Accepted Answer

It can make the airspeed indication unreliable

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It improves performance in every case

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It sets the transponder code

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It improves compass accuracy

Question 6

Which statement is correct? A pitot tube supplies pressure primarily to the...

Accepted Answer

airspeed indicator

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It improves performance in every case

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altimeter

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It is checked only after landing

Question 7

Which statement is correct? A blocked static port may affect...

Accepted Answer

altimeter, vertical speed indicator and airspeed indicator indications

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It sets the transponder code

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It has no operational significance

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

Question 8

An aircraft cruises on a heading of 180° with a true airspeed of 100 kt. The wind comes from 180° with 30 kt. Neglecting instrument and position errors, which will be the approximate reading of the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

100 kt

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130 kt

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30 kt

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70 kt

Question 9

How is a tubular steel construction with a non-self-supporting skin referred to?

Accepted Answer

Truss construction.

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Semi-monocoque construction.

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Honeycomb structure.

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Monocoque construction.

Question 10

What behaviour is shown by a rotating gyro in space?

Accepted Answer

It tends to maintain its position in space

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It moves in accordance with the body surrounding it

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It swings from east to west like a pendulum

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It moves in circles with a steadily decreasing radius

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