Aircraft General Knowledge - EASA PPL(A) - Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane)

Question 1

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

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direct heated air to the carburettor intake

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heat the fuel tanks to increase usable fuel

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cool the induction air to increase its density

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heat the engine oil directly

Question 2

Which statement is correct? A semi-monocoque fuselage normally uses...

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frames, stringers and stressed skin

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a skin carrying all loads without internal frames or stringers

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an uncovered truss with no load carried by the skin

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a non-structural skin over a structure with no frames or stringers

Question 3

What does the abbreviation HSI stand for?

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Horizontal Situation Indicator

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Horizontal Stability Indicator

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Horizontal Slip Indicator

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Heading Speed Indicator

Question 4

What is correct about magneto checks?

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

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They prove that every other engine system is serviceable.

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They make it unnecessary to inspect spark plugs or ignition components when a fault is found.

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They should be ignored if the engine runs smoothly on BOTH but roughly on one magneto.

Question 5

Which statement is correct? A direct-reading magnetic compass is affected by...

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acceleration, turning and magnetic disturbances

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magnetic variation only, with no aircraft-induced errors

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magnetic disturbances only, with no acceleration or turning errors

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turning only, with no acceleration or magnetic disturbance errors

Question 6

Which statement is correct? The turn coordinator indicates...

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rate of turn and roll tendency

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pitch attitude and angle of attack

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bank angle with no indication of rate of turn

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magnetic heading and compass deviation

Question 7

What is the unit for electrical power?

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Watt

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Ampere

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Ohm

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Volt

Question 8

Which statement is correct? A blocked pitot tube and blocked drain hole may cause the airspeed indicator to behave like...

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an altimeter

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a vertical speed indicator that returns to zero at constant altitude

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an airspeed indicator that continues to work normally

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an airspeed indicator that always falls to zero immediately

Question 9

Which statement is correct? The compass deviation card provides...

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heading corrections for magnetic compass installation errors

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corrections from true north to magnetic north at every location

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wind correction angles for every airspeed

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corrections for magnetic turning errors at every bank angle

Question 10

For a VFR private pilot, what should be remembered about electrical system failure?

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Electrical load and essential equipment should be managed according to the checklist

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All tripped circuit breakers should be reset repeatedly without diagnosing the fault.

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Keeping every electrical load switched on always maximises remaining battery life.

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A working battery guarantees unlimited electrical power after alternator failure.

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