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

Question 1

Which statement is correct? Carburettor icing is most likely when...

Accepted Answer

moist air is present and the engine is operated at partial power

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the oil is overheated only

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It is used only for passenger comfort

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It replaces the aircraft checklist

Question 2

Which of the instruments listed below obtain their readings through pressure measurement?

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Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, manifold pressure gauge, altimeter, vertical speed indicator, airspeed indicator, suction gauge

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Oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge, fuel quantity gauge, manifold pressure gauge, differential pressure gauge, altimeter

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Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, directional gyro, turn and bank coordinator, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

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Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter, magnetic compass, oil pressure gauge, fuel pressure gauge

Question 3

What is likely to be the cause if the engine runs unusually rough while checking the magnetos?

Accepted Answer

Sparking plug is defective

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Starter is faulty

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Short circuit on the ground cable

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Ignition switch is faulty

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

The purpose of the mixture control is to...

Accepted Answer

adjusts the fuel-to-air ratio

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 6

What is the reason for static dischargers on aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To discharge static charging during flight

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To ensure grounding during refueling

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To eliminate electrical interferences during intensive radio traffic

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To improve the quality of radio transmission in high altitudes

Question 7

What is the major task of a carburettor?

Accepted Answer

To produce an ignitable air/fuel mixture

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To pump fuel from the tanks into the cylinder

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To control the aircraft's speed through the throttle valve

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To provide additional fuel to cool the engine

Question 8

What is the meaning of the white arc on the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Speed range for extended flaps

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Speed range in bumpy air

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Speed range in smooth air

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Speed range not to exceed

Question 9

How should fuel contamination be understood by a private pilot?

Accepted Answer

Fuel samples should be checked for water and contamination before flight

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is a runway marking

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It sets the transponder code

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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