Chapter 1

Question 1

The most dangerous problem with flooded engine is

Answer 1

Possibility of engine fire on start

Question 2

Over priming the engine may result in

Answer 2

Engine becoming flooded

Question 3

Vapour lock is most likely to occur when

Answer 3

Aircraft is at high altitude and high temperature

Question 4

The purpose of the fuel vent

Answer 4

Is to allow air into the fuel tanks as it is consumed from the tank

Question 5

What is an effective way to alleviate engine failure due to vapour lock

Answer 5

Decline to a lower altitude, turn on electrics fuel pump

Question 6

What is an effective way to alleviate engine failure

Answer 6

Descend to lower altitude and turn on electric fuel pump

Question 7

What is an effective way to alleviate engine failure

Answer 7

Descend to lower altitude and turn on electric fuel pump

Question 8

A limitation of the heating systems installed in a training aircraft is

Answer 8

No heat until the engine is running and the aircraft is in motion

Question 9

In the event of a heating system malfunction involving a compromised heat exchanger a serious danger is

Answer 9

The occupants being exposed to exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide

Question 10

An indication to the pilot that an exhaust leak is present is

Answer 10

The smell of exhaust gases in the cabin

Question 11

In the event of an exhaust leak, can the pilot smell the carbon monoxide?

Answer 11

No

Question 12

Environmental system as applied to a typical light aircraft may include

Answer 12

Heating, defrosting and air conditioning systems

Question 13

If there is a hole or crack in the exhaust pipes inside the heat exchanger what problems may occur?

Answer 13

Exhaust gases may be introduced into the cabin

Question 14

Checking the rudder on the ground may be difficult because

Answer 14

It is behind you

Question 15

If there is friction when checking the airline on the ground you should…

Answer 15

Contact maintenance and not fly

Question 16

Pulling the control column fully aft will do what to the elevator

Answer 16

Elevate fully the rear edge of the elevator

Question 17

Rotating the control column to the right will cause the ailerons to do what

Answer 17

Left aileron on moves down, right aileron moves up

Question 18

Rotating the control column to the left with do what to the ailerons ?

Answer 18

Left aileron up, right aileron down

Question 19

The flight control are operated by what

Answer 19

A system of gears and pulleys

Question 20

The purpose of the pitot heat is

Answer 20

To prevent possible icing of the dynamic pressure system

Question 21

Oxygen systems I. U pressurized aircraft will normally deliver oxygen from a storage tank to occupants how?

Answer 21

Through a mask or nasal cannula

Question 22

Stall warning systems activate an aural or visual warning when

Answer 22

The aircraft approaches the critical angle of attack

Question 23

In the event that the status system becomes iced up the pilot should

Answer 23

Select the alternate static source if installed

Question 24

Composite construction planes may have what kind of a limitation

Answer 24

Temperature

Question 25

What is the major benefit of composite airframes?

Answer 25

Bending to create complex curves is much easier

Question 26

How much of the structural strength is the semi-monocoque structure responsible for?

Answer 26

Very little, stringers are responsible for most of the load bearing

Question 27

Explain basic components of Truss contraction

Answer 27

Steel or wood frame covered with either fabric or aluminium. Heavy and strong. Easy to repair

Question 28

Lift may be defined as

Answer 28

The upward acting forces on an aircraft in flight

Question 29

An aircraft in straight and level flight at a constant airspeed

Answer 29

Is in equilibrium and is demonstrating newton first law

Question 30

Acceleration is define as a

Answer 30

Change in speed or direction

Question 31

A large external unlanced force applied to an object

Answer 31

Will cause a large acceleration and demonstrate newton second law of motion

Question 32

Any application of force is

Answer 32

Met by an equal and opposite force and illustrates newton second law

Question 33

When an aircraft is in level flight It will accelerate when

Answer 33

Thrust exceeds drag

Question 34

When an airplane is in a glide, how is thrust created

Answer 34

By gravity pulling it towards the ground

Question 35

When an aircraft is in level flight when

Answer 35

Lift and weight are equal and opposite to each other

Question 36

Is an aircraft in constant airspeed and heading club in equilibrium

Answer 36

Yes

Question 37

An aircraft in level flight is making a gentle turn banked while maintaining a constant airspeed. Is the craft in equilibrium?

Answer 37

No because it is turning (change of direction)