Chapter 1 Flashcards
The most dangerous problem with flooded engine is
Possibility of engine fire on start
Over priming the engine may result in
Engine becoming flooded
Vapour lock is most likely to occur when
Aircraft is at high altitude and high temperature
The purpose of the fuel vent
Is to allow air into the fuel tanks as it is consumed from the tank
What is an effective way to alleviate engine failure due to vapour lock
Decline to a lower altitude, turn on electrics fuel pump
What is an effective way to alleviate engine failure
Descend to lower altitude and turn on electric fuel pump
What is an effective way to alleviate engine failure
Descend to lower altitude and turn on electric fuel pump
A limitation of the heating systems installed in a training aircraft is
No heat until the engine is running and the aircraft is in motion
In the event of a heating system malfunction involving a compromised heat exchanger a serious danger is
The occupants being exposed to exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide
An indication to the pilot that an exhaust leak is present is
The smell of exhaust gases in the cabin
In the event of an exhaust leak, can the pilot smell the carbon monoxide?
No
Environmental system as applied to a typical light aircraft may include
Heating, defrosting and air conditioning systems
If there is a hole or crack in the exhaust pipes inside the heat exchanger what problems may occur?
Exhaust gases may be introduced into the cabin
Checking the rudder on the ground may be difficult because
It is behind you
If there is friction when checking the airline on the ground you should…
Contact maintenance and not fly
Pulling the control column fully aft will do what to the elevator
Elevate fully the rear edge of the elevator
Rotating the control column to the right will cause the ailerons to do what
Left aileron on moves down, right aileron moves up
Rotating the control column to the left with do what to the ailerons ?
Left aileron up, right aileron down
The flight control are operated by what
A system of gears and pulleys
The purpose of the pitot heat is
To prevent possible icing of the dynamic pressure system
Oxygen systems I. U pressurized aircraft will normally deliver oxygen from a storage tank to occupants how?
Through a mask or nasal cannula
Stall warning systems activate an aural or visual warning when
The aircraft approaches the critical angle of attack
In the event that the status system becomes iced up the pilot should
Select the alternate static source if installed
Composite construction planes may have what kind of a limitation
Temperature
What is the major benefit of composite airframes?
Bending to create complex curves is much easier
How much of the structural strength is the semi-monocoque structure responsible for?
Very little, stringers are responsible for most of the load bearing
Explain basic components of Truss contraction
Steel or wood frame covered with either fabric or aluminium. Heavy and strong. Easy to repair
Lift may be defined as
The upward acting forces on an aircraft in flight
An aircraft in straight and level flight at a constant airspeed
Is in equilibrium and is demonstrating newton first law
Acceleration is define as a
Change in speed or direction
A large external unlanced force applied to an object
Will cause a large acceleration and demonstrate newton second law of motion
Any application of force is
Met by an equal and opposite force and illustrates newton second law
When an aircraft is in level flight It will accelerate when
Thrust exceeds drag
When an airplane is in a glide, how is thrust created
By gravity pulling it towards the ground
When an aircraft is in level flight when
Lift and weight are equal and opposite to each other
Is an aircraft in constant airspeed and heading club in equilibrium
Yes
An aircraft in level flight is making a gentle turn banked while maintaining a constant airspeed. Is the craft in equilibrium?
No because it is turning (change of direction)
