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PPL written exam
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Aviation
Undergraduate 2
03/22/2012

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Which operation would be described as preventive maintenance?
Definition
Replenishing hydraulic fluid.
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When flying in the airspace underlying Class B airspace, the maximum speed authorized is
Definition
200 knots.
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  If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?
Definition
The elevation of the departure area. 
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An operable 4096-code transponder and Mode C encoding altimeter are required in
Definition
Class B airspace and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport.
Term
When must batteries in an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) be replaced or recharged, if rechargeable?
Definition
When the ELT has been in use for more than 1 cumulative hour.
Term
When are non-rechargeable batteries of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) required to be replaced?

Definition
When 50 percent of their useful life expires. 
Term
Which is normally prohibited when operating a restricted category civil aircraft?
Definition
Flight over a densely populated area.
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The responsibility for ensuring that an aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition is primarily that of the
Definition
owner or operator. 
Term
An aircraft's annual condition inspection was performed on July 12, this year. The next annual inspection will be due no later than
Definition
July 31, next year.
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Maintenance records show the last transponder inspection was performed on September 1,2006. The next inspection will be due no later than
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September 30, 2008.
Term
The four forces acting on an airplane in flight are
Definition
lift, weight, thrust, and drag
Term
The term 'angle of attack' is defined as the angle
Definition
between the wing chord line and the relative wind. 
Term
How will frost on the wings of an airplane affect takeoff performance?
Definition
Frost will disrupt the smooth flow of air over the wing, adversely affecting its lifting capability. 
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. 
Term
Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
Definition
the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly. 
Term
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
Definition
the oil level being too low.
Term
What effect does high density altitude, as compared to low density altitude, have on propeller efficiency and why?
Definition
Efficiency is reduced because the propeller exerts less force at high density altitudes than at low density altitudes. 
Term
What is true altitude?
Definition
The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level. 
Term
What is density altitude?
Definition
The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature.
Term
  Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude?
Definition
When at sea level under standard conditions. 
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.
Term
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
Definition
Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight. 
Term
Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be
Definition
less stable at all speeds.
Term
Which weather conditions should be expected beneath a low-level temperature inversion layer when the relative humidity is high?
Definition
Smooth air, poor visibility, fog, haze, or low clouds.
Term
Clouds, fog, or dew will always form when
Definition
water vapor condenses.
Term
What would decrease the stability of an air mass?
Definition
Warming from below. 
Term
An almond or lens-shaped cloud which appears stationary, but which may contain winds of 50 knots or more, is referred to as
Definition
a lenticular cloud.
Term
One in-flight condition necessary for structural icing to form is
Definition
visible moisture. 
Term
Low-level turbulence can occur and icing can become hazardous in which type of fog?
Definition
Steam fog.
Term
Which type weather briefing should a pilot request, when departing within the hour, if no preliminary weather information has been received?
Definition
Standard briefing.
Term
What information is contained in a CONVECTIVE SIGMET?
Definition
Tornadoes, embedded thunderstorms, and hail 3/4 inch or greater in diameter. 
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.
Term
The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to
Definition
immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed. 
Term
During a night flight, you observe a steady red light and a flashing red light ahead and at the same altitude. What is the general direction of movement of the other aircraft?
Definition
The other aircraft is crossing to the left. 
Term
The vertical limit of Class C airspace above the primary airport is normally
Definition
4,000 feet AGL. 
Term
The lateral dimensions of Class D airspace are based on 
Definition
the instrument procedures for which the controlled airspace is established.
Term
If the aircraft's radio fails, what is the recommended procedure when landing at a controlled airport?
Definition
Observe the traffic flow, enter the pattern, and look for a light signal from the tower.
Term
When departing behind a heavy aircraft, the pilot should avoid wake turbulence by maneuvering the aircraft
Definition
above and upwind from the heavy aircraft. 
Term
Susceptibility to carbon monoxide poisoning increases as
Definition
altitude increases
Term
The danger of spatial disorientation during flight in poor visual conditions may be reduced by
Definition
having faith in the instruments rather than taking a chance on the sensory organs. 
Term
If a pilot experiences spatial disorientation during flight in a restricted visibility condition, the best way to overcome the effect is to
Definition
ely upon the aircraft instrument indications.
Term
What is the antidote when a pilot has a hazardous attitude, such as "Invulnerability"?
Definition
It could happen to me.
Term
What is the minimum visibility for a pilot to receive a land and hold short (LAHSO) clearance?
Definition
3 statute miles.
Term
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a category of aircraft?
Definition
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, lighter-than-air.
Term
With respect to the certification of airmen, which is a class of aircraft?
Definition
Single-engine land and sea, multiengine land and sea.
Term
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a category of aircraft?
Definition
Normal, utility, acrobatic
Term
With respect to the certification of aircraft, which is a class of aircraft?
Definition
Airplane, rotorcraft, glider, balloon.
Term
The definition of nighttime is
Definition
the time between the end of evening civil twilight and the beginning of morning civil twilight.
Term
Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed?
Definition
VA.
Term
Which V-speed represents maximum flap extended speed?
Definition
VFE.
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