Cessna Supplement Questions

Question 1

Recite the V-speeds and their definitions.

Question 2

(True/False) Engines on all ATP 172s are identical.

Question 3

Identify the range of useable fuel available in the ATP 172 fleet.

Question 4

How many cylinders?

Question 5

Who is the manufacturer?

Question 6

What is the horsepower rating?

Question 7

Does it have fuel injectors or a carburetor?

Question 8

Is the engine turbocharged or normally aspirated?

Question 9

How are the cylinders arranged?

Question 10

What are the minimum and maximum oil capacities?

Question 11

Who makes the propeller?

Question 12

How is propeller RPM adjusted?

Question 13

Define “fixed pitch”.

Question 14

Be able to identify the various engine sizes and specifications for the various model 172s.

Question 15

What type of flaps does the 172 have? What are the flap settings?

Question 16

How is steering accomplished on the ground?

Question 17

What is the range of travel on the nose wheel?

Question 18

Describe the electrical system, including differences between early and late

model electrical systems.

Question 19

What are the indications of a failed alternator?

Question 20

Will the engine continue to run with the alternator and battery master switches turned off?

Question 21

Describe the ignition system.

Question 22

What type of stall warning system does the 172 have?

Question 23

(True / False) There are different checklists for early and late model 172s.

Question 24

What grade fuel is to be used in the 172?

Question 25

How many fuel pumps are on the aircraft?

Question 26

When is the electric fuel pump to be used?

Question 27

What are the positions on the fuel selector control, and when is it appropriate to change selections?

Question 28

What type of braking system is used by the 172?

Question 29

What are the maximum taxi, takeoff, and landing weights?

Question 30

What is the maximum baggage capacity?

Question 31

Does the 172 have an alternate static source? If so, how is it activated and what actions are necessary to obtain the most accurate reading?

Question 32

What instruments are pitot-static?

Question 33

Where are the pitot and static ports located?

Question 34

What is the first step in accomplishing a good landing?

Question 35

Whenever possible, at what distance from the runway should the traffic pattern be flown in a single-engine airplane?

Question 36

For training and testing purposes, what speed should the airplane be flown on short final when landing is assured?

Question 37

What is the typical approximate altitude above the landing surface to begin the roundout (flare)?

Question 38

At what speed should the touchdown occur in a 172?

Question 39

Define "managing energy".

Question 40

After landing, how long should the centerline be maintained?

Question 41

After touchdown, what should be done with the aileron controls as the airplane slows? Why?

Question 42

What information should a visual approach briefing include?

Question 43

What does an approach briefing accomplish?

Question 44

Define stabilized approach according to the Airplane Flying Handbook.

Question 45

What are the general conditions for a stabilized approach?

Question 46

What should a pilot do if the general conditions for a stabilized approach don't exist during an approach? What if an instructor is on board?

Question 47

What action should be taken if a pilot at 1,000' AGL maintaining a constant angle glidepath is 10 knots too fast?

Question 48

While maintaining a stabilized approach, what control input should the pilot use to correct for airspeed deviations, change the pitch or change the power?

Question 49

Define "aiming point" according to the Airplane Flying Handbook.

Question 50

While maintaining a stabilized approach, what control input should the pilot use to correct for the aiming point moving up in the windshield, change the pitch or change the power?

Question 51

If the aiming point is moving up in the windshield, is the airplane moving lower or higher relative to the constant angle glidepath?

Question 52

What does it mean if a pilot flying in level flight has to physically keep the airplane from climbing by applying forward pressure on the yoke?

Question 53

What does it mean if a pilot flying in level flight has to physically keep the airplane from descending by applying aft pressure on the yoke?

Question 54

According to Cessna, what is the best flap setting for a normal landing a 172?

Question 55

How should the approach speed be adjusted for gusty winds?

Question 56

Why is correctly adjusting the seat position before each flight important?

Question 57

When should the pilot get ATIS, brief the approach, and complete the Approach Checklist?

Question 58

Are the power settings listed on the landing profiles exact or approximate?

Question 59

Is the aiming point also the touchdown point? If not, what is the difference?

Question 60

What is the maximum recommended flap setting for crosswinds?

Question 61

Does ATP recommend the crab method or wing-low sideslip method during a crosswind approach and landing?