Ground operations Flashcards
What is the definition of airworthy
Per 14 CFR part three
the aircraft conforms to its type design and is in a condition for safe operation
For IFR flight how close does altimeter have to be
On ground with correct altimeter setting should be within 75 ft of field elevation
What is Only instrument can the pilot can adjust
Vertical speed indicator
During inspection what should you look for around the rivet heads
Cracked paint or a black oxide film that forms when a rivet works free at all
What are the colors of the three widely available aircraft feels
80/87 is red 100
low lead is dyed blue
and 100/130 is dyed green
What is detonation
An explosion of the fuel air mixture in the cylinder instead of burning smoothly
Can you substitute one fuel for another
An engine that runs on 80/87 can run satisfactory on 100 low lead but the reverse is not true.
fuel of a lower grade should never be substituted for a required higher grade
What is the difference between a jet a fuel nozzle and an avgas feel nozzle
AVGAS fuel filler nozzles our STRAIGHT with a constant diameter
while JET A fuel filter nozzles are flared at the end to prevent insertion into AVGAS fuel tanks
What do dark specs in the fuel usually mean
Deteriorating rubber from seals and sealant
Why should you leave a fuel tanks full at the end of the day
Minimize the opportunity for water to condense in the tanks and to slow the aging of rubber fuel tanks and tank sealants
What does water in the fuel sample look like
Usually in bubble or bead like droplets ,!different in color,
Usually clear, sometimes muddy yellow to brown with specks of dirt in the bottom of the samples jar
Why is it important to check the fuel air vent preflight
If outside air is unable to enter the tank as fuel is drawn into the engine the eventual result is fuel starvation and engine failure
What makes a propeller spinner unairworthy
Cracks or missing fasteners or dents
What is risk management
Formalized structured process for identifying a mitigating hazards abs assessing the consequences and benefits of the accepted risk
What is a hazard
Condition or event or object or circumstance that could lead to our contribute to an unplanned or undesired event such as an incident or accident
