Ground Handling and Servicing Prepware x41

Question 1

A person should approach or leave a helicopter in the pilot’s field of vision whenever the engine is running in order to avoid

Answer 1

the tail rotor.

Question 2

A hung start in a jet engine is often caused by

Answer 2

the starter cutting up too soon.

Question 3

When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, an alternating red and green light from the control tower means

Answer 3

ok to proceed but use extreme caution.

Question 4

When stopping a nosewheel-type airplane after taxiing (or towing), the nosewheel should be left

Answer 4

pointed straight ahead

Question 5

The main differences between grades 100 and 100LL fuel are

Answer 5

lead content and color.

Question 6

Which of the following is the most satisfactory extinguishing agent for use on a carburetor or intake fire?

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carbon dioxide.

Question 7

What must accompany fuel vaporization?

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an absorption of heat

Question 8

The priming of a fuel injected horizontally opposed engine is accomplished by placing the fuel control lever in the

Answer 8

full - rich position.

Question 9

Generally, when an induction fire occurs during starting of a reciprocating engine, the first course of action should be to

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continue cranking and start the engine if possible.

Question 10

Tetraethyl lead is added to aviation gasoline to

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improve the gasoline’s performance in the engine.

Question 11

A fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause

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vapor lock.

Question 12

Characteristics of detonation are

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rapid rise in cylinder pressure, excdessive cylinder head temperature, and a decrease in engine powder.

Question 13

When taxiing an airplane with a quartering tailwind, the elevators and

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upwind aileron should be held in the up position.

Question 14

(1) Jet fuel is of higher viscosity than aviation gasoline and therefore holds contaminants better.
(2) Viscosity has no relation to contamination of fuel.
Regarding the above statements,

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only 1 is true.

Question 15

(Refer to Figure 50.) Identify the signal to engage rotor on a rotorcraft.

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3

Question 16

Why is ethylene dibromide added to aviation gasoline?

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to scavenge lead oxide from the cylinder combustion chaimbers

Question 17

Which of the following conditions has the most potential for causing engine damage when starting or attempting to start a turbine engine?

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hot start.

Question 18

When first starting to move an aircraft while taxiing, it is important to

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test the breaks.

Question 19

When starting and ground operating an aircraft’s engine, the aircraft should be positioned to head into the wind primarily

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for engine cooling purposes.

Question 20

When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing red light from the control tower means

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move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately.

Question 21

When towing a large aircraft

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a person should be in the cockpit to operate the breaks.

Question 22

Characteristics of aviation gasoline are

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high heat value, high volatility.