Written Flashcards

1
Q

How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller?

A

The throttle controls power output as registered on be manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM

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2
Q

Under what conditions will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?

A

In colder than standard air temperature

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3
Q

The airworthiness of an aircraft can be determined by a preflight inspection and a

A

Review of the maintenance records

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4
Q

The operator of an aircraft that has been involved in an accident is required to file an NTSB accident report within how many days?

A

10

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5
Q

The “yellow demarcation bar” marking indicates

A

Runway with a displaced threshold that precedes the runway

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Q

What types of fog depend upon wind in order to exist?

A

Advection fog and upslope fog

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Q

How are significant weather prognostic charts best used by a pilot?

A

For determining areas to avoid

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8
Q

Which type of weather briefing should a pilot request to supplement mass disseminated data?

A

An abbreviated briefing

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9
Q

For aviation purposes, ceiling is defined as the height above the earth’s surface of the

A

Lowest broken or overcast layer or vertical visibility into an obscuration.

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10
Q

When the course deviation indicator needle is centered during an omnireceiver check using a VOR test signal, the omnibearing selector and the TO/FROM indicator should read

A

0 degrees FROM or 180 degrees TO, regardless of the pilots position from the VOT

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11
Q

If receiver autonomous integrity monitoring capability is lost in flight,

A

The pilot has no assurance of the accuracy of the GPS position

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12
Q

Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?

A

Using fuel that has a lower than specified fuel rating

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