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

Question 1

The angle indicated by arrow number 1 shows the propeller's... See figure (AGK-011) D: Direction of air flow C: Chord line R: Direction of rotation

Accepted Answer

Angle of incidence

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Angle of attack

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Geometric wing twist

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Aerodynamic wing twist

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

QFE is the...

Accepted Answer

Barometric pressure at a reference datum, typically the runway threshold of an airfield.

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Barometric pressure adjusted to sea level, using the international standard atmosphere (ISA).

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Magnetic bearing to a station

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Altitude above the reference pressure level 1013.25 hPa

Question 6

What happens during oil filter clocking?

Accepted Answer

A bypass valve opens thus enabling the circulation to continue, debris will not be filtered

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A bypass valve opens thus enabling the circulation to continue, debris will be filtered by an alternate filter

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The oil circulation will end after 15 minutes so that a proper engine run will not be guaranteed

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The oil circulation will end after 30 minutes so that a proper engine run will not be guaranteed

Question 7

What is the purpose of the secondary flight controls?

Accepted Answer

To improve the performance characteristics of an aircraft and relieve the pilot of excessive control forces

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To constitute a backup system for the primary flight controls

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To improve the turn characteristics of an aircraft in the low speed regime during approach and landing

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To enable the pilot to control the aircraft's movements about its three axes

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

270°

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300°

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360°

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240°

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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 10

Reasons for dents in the helicopter structure are...

Accepted Answer

Hard landing or excessive stress.

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Material defects or old colour.

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Intense erosion or high wear.

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Excessive engine rpm and cylinder defects.

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