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

Question 1

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 2

What is a likely consequence of carburettor heat application?

Accepted Answer

engine RPM or power may initially decrease before ice clears.

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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 3

What must be considered if the alternator fails in a helicopter?

Accepted Answer

No change as long as the battery provides enough power

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The engine runs roughly and is prone to knocking

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Only high power consumers will fail

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All instruments and warning systems will fail

Question 4

What is the purpose of the tank ventilation?

Accepted Answer

To prevent underpressure caused by fuel consumption

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To distribute the fuel from one tank segment to the other during flight

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To prevent water disposal during parking

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To prevent fuel spillage during refueling on the filler plug

Question 5

Which statement about composite rotor blades is correct?

Accepted Answer

damage may be difficult to see and must be inspected as required.

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They require no inspection once installed.

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They may be repaired with household adhesive.

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They are unaffected by heat, UV and operating time.

Question 6

The primer is...

Accepted Answer

An auxiliary pump in the fuel system to facilitate engine starting.

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A nozzle in the Venturi tube of a carburettor for atomising the fuel.

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A mechanical switch in the cockpit to engage the turbocharger.

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A valve in the fuel control system for automatic mixture regulation.

Question 7

Which statement about chip detectors is correct?

Accepted Answer

They can warn of metallic contamination in a gearbox or transmission system.

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They measure fuel octane rating.

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They set the transponder code.

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They prevent carburettor icing.

Question 8

Which statement about a piston engine manifold pressure gauge is correct?

Accepted Answer

It indicates induction pressure and is related to engine power.

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It indicates magnetic variation.

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It measures rotor blade coning.

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It displays DME distance.

Question 9

Which statement about a clutch is correct?

Accepted Answer

It allows engine power to be engaged progressively to the rotor system.

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It measures manifold pressure.

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It stores hydraulic pressure.

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It replaces the tail rotor.

Question 10

Which instrument can be affected by the hysteresis error?

Accepted Answer

Altimeter

Answer

Direct reading compass

Answer

Vertical speed indicator

Answer

Tachometre

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