Ground Operations Flashcards
What documents are required on board the airplane?
Airworthiness Certificate Registration Certificate Radio Class Liscence Operator's Handbook (POH) Weight & Balance Data
What should you use to ensure that all steps are completed when performing a preflight inspection?
Checklists
How can you tell when water is present in a fuel sample?
Water is denser than fuel, thus the fuel will “sit” on top of the water.
True/False. Nicks on the propeller can cause excessive stress and should be checked by a certified mechanic.
True
What documents are not required to be on board the airplane?
Airworthiness Directives (ADs) Maintenance records
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!”
False
The primer pumps fuel into what part of the engine?
The intake system.
Where would you find the procedural information on starting the airplane with a external power source?
The POH.
After you start the engine in cold weather, the oil pressure should register properly within how many seconds?
60
After starting the engine, what action should be taken if the oil pressure does not register within the green arc in the recommended time?
Shut down the engine and make sure the oil is full.
True/False. Taxi speed is primarily controlled by using the brakes.
False. Power controls are mainly used. If speed is need to decrease more, then brakes are applied.
Does the effectiveness of the aileron, rudder, and elevator controls increase or decrease as the airplane’s speed decreases?
Decrease
What action is helpful in reducing the radius of a turn while taxiing?
Using the brake that is in the direction of the turn.
How would you quarter a head wind while taxiing?
Fully turn yoke into the wind and maintain a neutral position of the elevators. Use rudder to maintain centerline.
How would you quarter a tailwind while taxiing?
Fully turn yoke away from the wind and push the yoke full forward. Use rudder to maintain centerline.
Why should you position the nose of the airplane into the wind during the runup?
To keep the engine cool.
True/False. If the altimeter setting is not available during the before takeoff check, you can adjust the altimeter to agree with field elevation.
False.
As you apply carburetor heat during the runup should the r.p.m. increase or decrease?
Decease.
What may occur if sufficient vacuum pressure is not maintained?
Unreliable gyro indications on the gyro instruments. Dirty air filter.
True/False. Unless you are assigned a discrete transponder code, you should use 1220 for VFR flight.
False. The code for VFR flight is 1200
Why should you ensure the carburetor heat is COLD while taxiing?
To prevent unfiltered air from being drawn into the carburetor, causing damage to internal components.
How can you check for accidental activation of your ELT?
Tune 121.5 MHz on the comms.
True/False. You should install the control lock before engine shutdown.
False. Install the control lock once the engine has completely shut down.
If you move an airplane by pushing on the leading edge of a wing, where would you apply the pressure?
Near the fuselage. Low wings on rib locations. High wing on the wing struts.
While securing your airplane, where should you normally place the chocks?
In front and behind the main wheels.
