Block 1 Exam Flashcards
Which of the following items for the Piper Seminole (equipped with the same model
engine as the Piper Archer), is not required to be operative for flight according to
91.205?
A) left gear position indicator light
B) right tank fuel gauge
C) airspeed indicator
D) manifold pressure gauge
manifold pressure gauge
Looking at the inspection list below, after what date would the airplane be no longer
legal (“airworthy”) for a VFR flight?
Inspections last complete:
Annual inspection - May 17, 2020
100 hour inspection – 1150.6 hrs
ELT inspection – May 17, 2020
Transponder inspection – September 15, 2018
Altimeter/Static Inspection – July 12, 2018
VOR check – May 2, 2020
September 30th, 2020
When using a constant speed propeller you should avoid __________ manifold
pressure and ________ RPM settings in order to prevent engine damage.
High; Low
The ELT may be removed for a period of up to ________ days for repair provided
the aircraft’s weight and balance is updated and there is placard within view of the
pilot that indicates “ELT NOT INSTALLED.”
90
Looking at the inspection list below, when is the next transponder inspection due?
Inspections last complete:
Annual inspection - August 15, 2019
100 hour inspection – 1150.6 hrs
ELT inspection – August 15, 2019
Transponder inspection – September 15, 2019
Altimeter/Static Inspection – July 12, 2020
VOR check – July 2, 2021
09/30/2021
A heat engine produces power by____
converting chemical energy into heat energy then into mechanical
energy
If you lower nose to descend, but do not change your power setting, the y
weights in the prop governor will fall _______ due to the increased airow and thus
speed of the propeller.
outward
What design modifications would increase engine power output of a particular engine?
increasing the bore of the engine’s cylinders
increasing the maximum permissible operating range (RPM) of the engine
True or False. All the power produced in the cylinders gets transmitted to the
crankshaft and converted into thrust in a direct drive engine like the IO-360.
False
During which stroke of the four-stroke engine cycle does the downward
movement of the piston within the cylinder draw in the fuel air mixture for
ignition?
intake
If an aircraft doesn’t have an MEL…91.213
91.205 VFR Required Equipment
VFR day type certificate
KOEL or equipment list
ADs
Looking at the inspection list below, when is the next annual inspection due?
Inspections last complete:
Annual inspection - August 15, 2019
100 hour inspection – 1150.6 hrs
ELT inspection – August 15, 2019
Transponder inspection – September 15, 2018
Altimeter/Static Inspection – July 12, 2020
VOR check – July 2, 2020
08/31/2020
During which stroke of the four-stroke engine cycle does the upward movement of
the piston within the cylinder occur with both valves closed?
compression
How long does the Airworthiness Certificate of an aircraft remain valid?
As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by
Federal Aviation Regulations.
Which indicates the actual horsepower produced by the
engine for useful work?
Brake Horsepower (BHP)
Why is the opposed engine design the preferred cylinder configuration for small
aircraft engines?
the configuration provides the best balance between the factors
which an airplane manufacturer would choose
What forces in the Piper Seminole Propeller system will drive the propeller to a
low pitch/high RPM during an under-speed condition?
boosted oil pressure from the propeller governor
centrifugal twisting force
In an overspeed condition, the propeller blade will adjust to a __________ pitch
angle in order to maintain the desired RPM.
higher
T or F) Because of the different velocities along the blade length the standard propeller is
designed so the hub has a thinner prole and less camber than the propeller tips.
False
What is the purpose of the “accumulator” on the Piper Seminole’s propeller system?
stores oil pressure to allow the propeller to be unfeathered without the
use of the starter in order to reduce wear and tear on the starter motor
When operating the Piper Seminole, why is it important to bring the propeller control
fully into the feather detent position prior to reaching 950 RPMs or less?
anti-feathering pins will engage preventing the propeller from sliding into
the high pitch (feather) position
What type of propeller allows a pilot to mechanically select either a cruise prop
pitch or climb prop pitch prior to departure?
ground adjustable
During which stroke of the four-stroke engine cycle does the rapid air expansion
caused by the burning of the fuel-air mixture drive the piston downward?
power
What form does a pilot use and who do they submit it to when requesting a ferry
permit?
Form 8130-6 submit to the local FSDO having jurisdiction where the
flight will occur
