Aircraft General Knowledge - PPL(H) - Private Pilot License

Question 1

Which part of the cycle of a four-stroke Otto engine can be seen in the attachment? Use figure (AGK-007)

Accepted Answer

First stroke - induction

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Second stroke - compression

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Fourth stroke - exhaust

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Third stroke - power

Question 2

Which statement about the electrical alternator or generator is correct?

Accepted Answer

It supplies electrical power and charges the battery during normal operation.

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It creates hydraulic pressure for the rotor brake only.

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It measures outside air temperature.

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It replaces all fuses and circuit breakers.

Question 3

What is the most likely reason for the starter not turning when activated?

Accepted Answer

The rotor break is engaged

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The magnetos are defect

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The ignition is short-circuited

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The alternator is defect

Question 4

What is the meaning of the red range on the airspeed indicator?

Accepted Answer

Speed which must not be exceeded regardless of circumstances

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Speed which must not be exceeded within bumpy air

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Speed which must not be exceeded with flaps extended

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Speed which must not be exceeded in turns with more than 45° bank

Question 5

An attitude director indicator (ADI) combines the information provided by...

Accepted Answer

The attitude indicator and the flight director.

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The attitude indicator and the relative bearing indicator.

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The directional gyro and the rate gyro.

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The attitude indicator and the radio magnetic indicator.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

330°

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030°

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270°

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360°

Question 7

With increasing altitude, the power of a carburettor engine...

Accepted Answer

Decreases.

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Remains constant.

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Increases.

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First decreases, from 5000 ft on increases.

Question 8

What is a likely consequence of low outside temperature?

Accepted Answer

true altitude may be lower than indicated altitude.

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The altimeter automatically resets to standard pressure.

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The aircraft becomes exempt from maintenance requirements.

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The transponder changes to emergency code automatically.

Question 9

The control mixing assembly...

Accepted Answer

Overlays periodic and collective control inputs for main rotor pitch angle change.

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Releases the sprag freewheel and prevents rotor blockage by the engine.

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Ensures a constant pressure distribution in a hydraulic control system of a helicopter.

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Opens the throttle and increases engine performance if the collective is reduced.

Question 10

What is the task of cooling fins on air-cooled engine cylinders?

Accepted Answer

Quick heat transfer to the surrounding air flow by expanding the surface

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Leading the airflow to parts designated to be cooled

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Cooling of the cylinder surrounding airflow and forwarding to hotter engine parts

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Increasing the airflow thus improving cooling of cylinder parts

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