Typical FAA Questions Flashcards
A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to
1. avoid high RPM settings with a high manifold pressure
2. avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
3. always use a rich mixture with high RPM settings
- avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
An electrical system failure (battery or alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would
1. experience an avionics equipment failure
2. probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, aircraft lighting system, and avionics equipment
3. probably experience engine failure due to the loss of the engine-driven fuel pump and also experience failure to the radio equipment, lights, and all instruments that require alternating currents
- experience an avionics equipment failure
Explanation: electrical system and ignition system are two different systems that are not connected
To keep a battery charged, the alternator voltage output should be
1. less than the battery voltage
2. equal to the battery voltage
3. higher than the battery voltage
- higher than the battery voltage
When activated, an ELT transmits on
1. 118.0 and 118.8 MHz
2. 121.5 and 243.0 MHz
3. 123.0 and 119.9 MHz
- 121.5 and 243.0 MHz
When may an ELT be tested?
1. anytime
2. at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour
3. during the first 5 minutes after the hour
- during the first 5 minutes after the hour
Unless each occupant is provide with supplemental oxygen, no person may operate a civil aircraft of U.S. registry above a maximum cabin pressure altitude of
1. 12,500 feet MSL
2. 14,000 feet MSL
3. 15,000 feet MSL
- 15,000 feet MSL
Excessively high engine temperature will
1. cause damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of the cylinder cooling fins
2. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage
3. not appreciably affect an aircraft engine
- cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage
If the ignition switch ground wire becomes disconnected, the magneto
1. will not operate because the battery is disconnected from the circuit
2. may continue to fire
3. will not operate
- may continue to fire
Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
1. the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly
2. an excessively rich fuel mixture causes an explosive gain in power
3. the fuel mixture is ignited too early by hot carbon deposits in the cylinder
- the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
1. combustion
2. pre-ignition
3. detonation
- pre-ignition
What should be the first action after starting an aircraft action?
1. adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges
2. place magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding
3. test each brake and the parking brake
- adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges
During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a slight engine roughness that is not affected by the magneto check but grows worse during the carburetor heat check. Under these circumstances, what would be the most logical initial action?
1. check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture
2. taxi back to the flight line for a maintenance check
3. reduce manifold pressure to control detonation
- check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture
During preflight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by
1. congealed oil from the crankcase
2. moisture from the outside air which has frozen
3. ice from the crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen
- ice from the crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
1. the mixture is set too rich
2. higher-than-normal oil pressure
3. too much power and with the mixture set too lean
- too much power and with the mixture set too lean
As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will
1. decrease as the true airspeed decreases
2. decreases as the true airspeed increases
3. remain the same regardless of altitude
- remain the same regardless of altitude
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube become clogged?
1. Altimeter
2. VSI
3. ASI
- ASI
Which instruments will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?
1. ASI only
2. Altimeter only
3. ASI, altimeter, VSI
- ASI, altimeter, VSI
What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?
1. 65 kts
2. 100 kts
3. 165 kts
- 100 kts (Vfe)
Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration?
1. Upper limit of the green arc
2. Upper limit of the white arc
3. Lower limit of the white arc
- Lower limit of the white arc
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on the airspeed indicators?
1. Never-exceed speed
2. Maximum structural cruising speed
3. Maneuvering speed
- Maneuvering speed
Which Vspeed represents maximum landing gear extended speed?
1. VLE
2. VLO
3. VFE
- VLE
Which would provide the greatest gain in altitude in the shortest distance during climb after takeoff?
1. Vy
2. Va
3. Vx
- Vx
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn torward the north if
1. an aircraft is decelerated while on an east or west heading
2. a left turn is entered from a west heading
3. an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading
- an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading
A turn coordinator provides an indication of the
1. movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes
2. angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30°
3. attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis
- movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes
To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be
1. set prior to flight on a known heading
2. calibrated on a compass rose at regular intervals
3. periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precessess
- periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precessess
After practicing unusual attitude, you notice the heading indicator is off by 110°. The heading indicator can be reset by
1. pushing the cage knob
2. pulling the cage knob
3. leaving it alone, because it will be the exact same as the compass heading
- pushing the cage knob
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
1. only in straight and level unaccelerated flight
2. as long as the airspeed is constant
3. during turns if the bank does not exceed 18°
- only in straight and level unaccelerated flight
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
1. a turn momentarily
2. correctly when on a north or south heading
3. turn toward the south
- correctly when on a north or south heading
