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

Question 1

Which statement about oil pressure is correct for a PPL(A) pilot?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal oil pressure requires prompt checklist action and monitoring

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It is unrelated to engine health

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It may be ignored if the radio works

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It sets the transponder code

Question 2

Which practical rule applies to magneto checks?

Accepted Answer

They help confirm each ignition system is operating before take-off

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It is corrected by changing radio frequency

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It affects only aircraft above FL100

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It is unrelated to airworthiness

Question 3

The thickness of the wing is defined as the distance between the lower and the upper surface of the wing at the...

Accepted Answer

Thickest part of the wing.

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Innermost part of the wing.

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Thinnest part of the wing.

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Outermost part of the wing.

Question 4

What are the major components of an aircraft's tail?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal tail and vertical tail

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Ailerons and elevator

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Rudder and ailerons

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Steering wheel and pedals

Question 5

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about aircraft limitations?

Accepted Answer

The approved limits in the flight manual must be observed

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It is a pilot licence document

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They apply only to instructors

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It changes the aircraft registration

Question 6

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 7

The purpose of the alternator warning light is to...

Accepted Answer

may indicate a charging system failure

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 8

The purpose of the carburettor heat control is to...

Accepted Answer

directs heated air to the carburettor intake

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

Question 9

In a light aeroplane, the alternator warning light is to...

Accepted Answer

may indicate a charging system failure

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change the aircraft registration

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It changes the aircraft registration

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It is a fuel grade

Question 10

The purpose of the cylinder head temperature gauge is to...

Accepted Answer

monitor the temperature of a critical cylinder where installed

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measure magnetic variation

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set the altimeter subscale

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change the aircraft registration

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