Ground Operations

Question 0

What documents are required on board the airplane?

Answer 0

Airworthiness Certificate
Registration Certificate
Radio Class Liscence
Operator's Handbook (POH)
Weight & Balance Data

Question 1

What should you use to ensure that all steps are completed when performing a preflight inspection?

Answer 1

Checklists

Question 2

How can you tell when water is present in a fuel sample?

Answer 2

Water is denser than fuel, thus the fuel will “sit” on top of the water.

Question 3

True/False. Nicks on the propeller can cause excessive stress and should be checked by a certified mechanic.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

What documents are not required to be on board the airplane?

Answer 4

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
Maintenance records

Question 5

True/False. Before you start the engine, a thorough look around the propeller eliminates the need for opening a window or door and shouting “CLEAR!”

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The primer pumps fuel into what part of the engine?

Answer 6

The intake system.

Question 7

Where would you find the procedural information on starting the airplane with a external power source?

Answer 7

The POH.

Question 8

After you start the engine in cold weather, the oil pressure should register properly within how many seconds?

Answer 8

60

Question 9

After starting the engine, what action should be taken if the oil pressure does not register within the green arc in the recommended time?

Answer 9

Shut down the engine and make sure the oil is full.

Question 10

True/False. Taxi speed is primarily controlled by using the brakes.

Answer 10

False. Power controls are mainly used. If speed is need to decrease more, then brakes are applied.

Question 11

Does the effectiveness of the aileron, rudder, and elevator controls increase or decrease as the airplane’s speed decreases?

Answer 11

Decrease

Question 12

What action is helpful in reducing the radius of a turn while taxiing?

Answer 12

Using the brake that is in the direction of the turn.

Question 13

How would you quarter a head wind while taxiing?

Answer 13

Fully turn yoke into the wind and maintain a neutral position of the elevators. Use rudder to maintain centerline.

Question 14

How would you quarter a tailwind while taxiing?

Answer 14

Fully turn yoke away from the wind and push the yoke full forward. Use rudder to maintain centerline.

Question 15

Why should you position the nose of the airplane into the wind during the runup?

Answer 15

To keep the engine cool.

Question 16

True/False. If the altimeter setting is not available during the before takeoff check, you can adjust the altimeter to agree with field elevation.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

As you apply carburetor heat during the runup should the r.p.m. increase or decrease?

Answer 17

Decease.

Question 18

What may occur if sufficient vacuum pressure is not maintained?

Answer 18

Unreliable gyro indications on the gyro instruments. Dirty air filter.

Question 19

True/False. Unless you are assigned a discrete transponder code, you should use 1220 for VFR flight.

Answer 19

False. The code for VFR flight is 1200

Question 20

Why should you ensure the carburetor heat is COLD while taxiing?

Answer 20

To prevent unfiltered air from being drawn into the carburetor, causing damage to internal components.

Question 21

How can you check for accidental activation of your ELT?

Answer 21

Tune 121.5 MHz on the comms.

Question 22

True/False. You should install the control lock before engine shutdown.

Answer 22

False. Install the control lock once the engine has completely shut down.

Question 23

If you move an airplane by pushing on the leading edge of a wing, where would you apply the pressure?

Answer 23

Near the fuselage. Low wings on rib locations. High wing on the wing struts.

Question 24

While securing your airplane, where should you normally place the chocks?

Answer 24

In front and behind the main wheels.