Chapter 4.4 - Air Service Operations

Question 1

The Pilot in command is responsible for and has the final authority for what (4)?

Answer 1

• The entire Flight.
• The Operation and Safety of the Aircraft.
• The Safety of Passengers and Cargo on board.
• The Conduct and Safety of Crew Members.

Question 2

Piston Engines must not be started until any fuel spill within how many metres of an Aircraft has been removed?

Answer 2

15 metres.

Question 3

Piston Engines must not be started within how many metres of a sealed building?

Answer 3

5 metres.

Question 4

Piston Engines must not be started within how many metres of other Aircrafts?

Answer 4

8 metres.

Question 5

Piston Engines must not be started within how many metres of any exposed public areas?

Answer 5

15 metres.

Question 6

Before Flight, the Pilot in command must ensure what for Fuel, Oil and Refuelling (3)?

Answer 6

• The correct Fuel and Oil is used.
• All ground Fuel stock is checked.
• All Fuel is filtered for contaminants before entering an Aircraft.

Question 7

No Fuel Tank Vents/Filling Points are within how many metres of any sealed buildings?

Answer 7

5 metres.

Question 8

No Fuel Tank Vents/Filling Points are within how many metres of other stationary Aircrafts?

Answer 8

6 metres.

Question 9

No Fuel Tank Vents/Filling Points are within how many metres of any exposed public areas?

Answer 9

15 metres.

Question 10

True or False. Passengers can be on board whilst the Aircraft is fuelling?

Answer 10

False.

Question 11

True or False. All Engines and Auxiliary Power units must be stopped with ignition switches in the OFF position?

Answer 11

True.

Question 12

Name all the Preflight responsibilities a Pilot in command has (6)?

Answer 12

• Test all Flight Controls.
• Ensure all External Surfaces are free from Frost and Ice.
• Remove Locking and Safety Devices.
• Secure all Doors, Hatches and Fuel Caps.
• Secure Safety Harness prior to Solo Flight.
• Inspect Fuel System.

Question 13

When must all passengers and crew members wear a seat belt (4)?

Answer 13

• During Takeoff and Landing.
• During Instrument Approach to Land.
• When the Aircraft is below 1000ft AGL.
• In Turbulent Conditions.

Question 14

True or False. For Single-Pilot Aircraft a Pilot doesn’t have to wear their seat belt at all times?

Answer 14

False. They always have to wear their seat belt.

Question 15

What is classified as an Infant in Aviation?

Answer 15

A passenger who has not reached their third birthday (0-2).

Question 16

What is classified as a Child in Aviation?

Answer 16

A passenger older who has reached their third birthday but not their twelfth birthday (3-12).