#8

Question 1

Engine Fire on Ground Procedures

Answer 1

Continue to attempt an engine start as a start will cause flames and excess fuel to be sucked back through the carburetor.

If engine starts: Increase power to high RPM then Shut down engine and inspect

If engine doesn’t start: Set throttle to full, Set mixture to idle, Continue to try engine start in an attempt to put out the fire by vacuum

If fire continues: Turn Ignition “OFF”, Turn Master “OFF”, Turn Fuel Selector “OFF”

In any case exit aircraft and grab fire extinguisher or assistance

Question 2

Aircraft Accident

Answer 2

Aircraft Accident means an occurrence associated with the operation of an aircraft which takes place between the time any person boards the aircraft with the intention of flight and all such persons disembarked, and in which any person suffers death or Serious Injury, or in which the aircraft receives Substantial Damage.

Question 3

Serious Injury Defined

Answer 3

Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours within 7 days of the injury, Results in a bone fracture, Causes serious hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage, Injury involves internal organs, Involves Second or Third degree burns, or burns affecting 5% or more of the body.

Question 4

Substantial Damage Defined and What must be reported to NTSB

Answer 4

Substantial Damage or failure which adversely affects the structural strength, performance, or flight characteristics of the aircraft, and which would normally require major repair or replacement of the affected component

Must be reported:
Flight Control Malfunctions or failure, Inability of any required flight crew member to perform their normal flight duties as a result of injury or illness, Failure of structural components of a turbine engine excluding compressor and turbine blades and vanes, Inflight fire, Aircraft collide midair, Damage to property other than aircraft that exceeds 25,000 dollars

Question 5

Accident/Incident Reporting Information Required

Answer 5

• Type,
• Nationality,
• registration marks of aircraft.
• Name of Owner/Operator of aircraft. Name of PIC,
• Date and time of accident,
• Last point of departure and intended landing of the aircraft,
• position of aircraft in reference to geographical position,
• Number of persons aboard,
• killed, or seriously injured,
• Nature of the accident,
• weather,
• extent of aircraft damage,
• explosives, radioactive material, or other dangerous parts carried.

Question 6

Automation Management Defined

Answer 6

Automation Management is the demonstrated ability to control and navigate an aircraft by means of the automated systems installed in the aircraft.

Question 7

Proficiency in three areas using advanced avionics or automated systems

Answer 7

Pilot must know what to expect how to monitor the system for proper operation, and be prepared to promptly take appropriate action if the system does not perform as expected

Question 8

Important Aspect of managing Autopilot/FMS

Answer 8

Knowing at all times which modes are engaged, which modes are armed to engage, and being capable of verifying that armed functions (navigation tracking or altitude capturing) engage at the appropriate times

Question 9

Pilot managing Advanced avionics must manage three primary systems

Answer 9

Course Deviation Indicator (CDI), the navigation source, and autopilot