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06/17/2013

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Term
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft?
Definition
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air.

FAR 1.1
Term
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a class of aircraft?
Definition
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea.

FAR 1.1
Term
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?
Definition
normal, utility, acrobatic.

FAR 1.1
Term
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?
Definition
airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon.

FAR 1.1
Term
How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs shall it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?
Definition
No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.

FAR 61.15
Term
Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?
Definition
In the current, FAA-approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings, and placards, or any combination thereof.

FAR 91.9
Term
To minimize the side loads placed on the landing gear during touchdown, the pilot should keep the
Definition
longitudinal axis of the aircraft parallel to the direction of its motion.

AFH
Term
Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found if the aircraft has an Experimental or Special light-sport airworthiness certificate?
Definition
Attached to the Airworthiness Certificate.

FAA Order 8130.2
Term
Excessively high engine temperatures will
Definition
cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.

PHB
Term
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
Definition
too much power and with the mixture set too lean.

PHB
Term
One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for
Definition
improved engine performance.

AFH
Term
On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?
Definition
In the even engine-driven fuel pump fails.

PHB
Term
The operating principle of float-type carburetors is based on the
Definition
difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet.

PHB
Term
The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to
Definition
decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density.

AFH
Term
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?
Definition
Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture.

AFH
Term
While cruising at 9,500 ft MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4,500 ft MSL is made without readjusting the mixture?
Definition
The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean.

AFH
Term
Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
Definition
Temperature between 20F and 70F and high humidity.

PHB
Term
The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as
Definition
high as 70F and the relative humidity is high.

PHB
Term
If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication of carburetor ice would most likely be
Definition
loss of RPM.

PHB
Term
Applying carburetor heat will
Definition
enrich the fuel/air mixture.

PHB
Term
What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied?
Definition
The fuel/air mixture becomes richer.

PHB
Term
Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to
Definition
decrease engine performance.

PHB
Term
The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting
Definition
a decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM.

PHB
Term
With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be
Definition
more susceptible to icing.

PHB
Term
If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause
Definition
detonation.

PHB
Term
Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when
Definition
the unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally.

PHB
Term
Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
Definition
the fuel mixture ignites instatnaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly.

PHB
Term
If a pilot suspect that the engine (with a fixed-pitch propeller) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff, the initial corrective action to take would be to
Definition
lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed.

PHB
Term
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
Definition
pre-ignition.

PHB
Term
Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?
Definition
Using fuel that has a lower-than-specified fuel rating.

PHB
Term
What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
Definition
The next higher octane aviation gas.

PHB
Term
Filling the fule tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will
Definition
prevent moisture condensation by eliminating airspace in the tanks.

PHB
Term
For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
Definition
the circulation of lubricating oil.

PHB
Term
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
Definition
the oil level being too low.

PHB
Term
What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?
Definition
Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.

PHB
Term
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?
Definition
Enrich the fuel mixture.

PHB
Term
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller?
Definition
The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM.

PHB
Term
What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?
Definition
Permits the pilot to select the blad angle for the most efficient performance.

PHB
Term
A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to
Definition
avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM.

PHB
Term
What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine?
Definition
Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges.

PHB
Term
Should it become necessary to handprop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a computer pilot
Definition
be at the controls in the cockpit.

PHB
Term
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will
Definition
cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.
Term
To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the
Definition
fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps.

PHB
Term
Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
Definition
Va

FAR 1.2
Term
If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the piot adjust the altimeter?
Definition
The elevation of the departure area.

FAR 91.121
Term
Prior to takeoff, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?
Definition
The current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation.

FAR 91.121
Term
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?
Definition
The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator.

PHB
Term
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?
Definition
Airspeed.

PHB
Term
Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?
Definition
Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 3)
Altimeter 1 indicates
Definition
10,500 ft

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 3)
Altimeter 2 indicates
Definition
14,500 ft

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 3)
Altimeter 3 indicates
Definition
9,500 ft

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 3)
Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 ft?
Definition
1 and 2 only

PHB
Term
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
Definition
true altitude at field elevation.

AW
Term
How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter?
Definition
Pressure levels are raised on warms days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude.

PHB
Term
What is true altitude?
Definition
The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level.

PHB
Term
What is absolute altitude?
Definition
The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface.

PHB
Term
What is density altitude?
Definition
The pressure altitude correct for nonstandard temperature.

PHB
Term
What is pressure altitude?
Definition
The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92.

PHB
Term
Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?
Definition
When at sea level under standard conditions.

AW
Term
If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs?
Definition
700-ft increase in indicated altitude.

PHB
Term
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument?
Definition
Airspeed indicator.

PHB
Term
As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in a particular configuration will
Definition
remain the same regardless of altitude.

PHB
Term
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent?
Definition
Never-exceed speed.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?
Definition
60 to 100 MPH

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
What is the caution range of the airplane?
Definition
165 to 208 MPH

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is
Definition
208 MPH

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
Which color identifies the never-exceed speed?
Definition
The red radial line.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
Which color indicates the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration?
Definition
Lower limit of the green arc.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?
Definition
100 MPH

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
Which color identifies the normal flap operating range?
Definition
The white arc.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration?
Definition
Lower limit of the white arc.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 4)
What is the maximum structural cruising speed?
Definition
165 MPH

PHB
Term
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators?
Definition
Maneuvering speed.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 5)
A turn coordinator provides an indication of the
Definition
movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axis.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 7)
The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the
Definition
miniature airplane to the horizon bar.

PHB
Term
(Refer to figure 7)
How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?
Definition
By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B).

PHB
Term
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
Definition
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.

PHB
Term
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the west if
Definition
a right turn is entered from a north heading.

PHB
Term
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the east if
Definition
a left turn is entered from a north heading.

PHB
Term
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if
Definition
an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.

PHB
Term
In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when
Definition
the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.

PHB
Term
In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
Definition
correctly when on a north or south heading.

PHB
Term
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
Definition
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight.

PHB
Term
If the outside air temperature (OAT) at a given altitude is warmer than standard, the density altitude is
Definition
higher than pressure altitude.

PHB
Term
What are the standard temperature and pressure values for sea level?
Definition
15C and 29.92 in Hg

PHB
Term
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication?
Definition
Altimeter will indicate 150 ft lower.

PHB
Term
Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude?
Definition
When standard atmospheric conditions exist.

AW
Term
Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value?
Definition
at standard temperature.

PHB
Term
If a flight is made from an area of lower pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
Definition
lower than the actual altitude above sea level.

AW
Term
If a flight is made from an area of high pressure into an area of lower pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
Definition
higher than the actual altitude above sea level.

AW
Term
Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude?
Definition
in colder than standard air temperature.

AW
Term
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude?
Definition
Air temperature warmer than standard.

AW
Term
Which factor would tend to increase the density altitude at a given airport?
Definition
An increase in ambient temperature.

AW
Term
The angular difference between true north and magnetic north is
Definition
magnetic variation.

PHB
Term
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the north if
Definition
an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.

PHB
Term
What should be the indication on the magnetic compass as you roll into a standard rate turn to the right from a south heading in the Northern Hemisphere?
Definition
The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring.

PHB
Term
When converting from true course to magnetic heading, a pilot should
Definition
add westerly variation and subtract left wind correction angle.

PHB
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