GLEIM PRIVATE PILOT TEST PREP CH. 2
a positive indication on an ammeter
Shows the rate of charge on the battery.
what is the benefit of flying with a glass cockpit
Situational awareness is increased.
In the N. Hemisphere, magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward N if
an aircraft is accelerated while on an E or W heading
under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value
at standard temperature
a precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to
avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot...
be at the controls on the flight deck
How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator such as the one illustrated?
by the relationship of the miniature airplane to the deflected horizon bar
excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will
cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage
If setting altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85 what change occurs
700 ft increase in Indicated Altitude
which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude
air temperature warmer than standard
The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument
airspeed indicator
which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged
airspeed indicator
you are flying an aircraft equipped with an EFD and the ADC fails. What instrument is affected
airspeed indicator
which instruments will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged
airspeed indicator, altimeter, VSI
if a pilot changes altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication
altimeter indicates 150 ft lower
If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?
altimeter, airspeed indicator, VSI
what is true altitude
The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level (MSL)
what is pressure altitude
altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92 in Hg
Fuel/air mixture is the ratio between the
WEIGHT of fuel and weight of air entering the CYLINDER
In the N. Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the East if
a left turn is entered from a North heading
what should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine
adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges
excessively high engine temperatures will
cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.
Deviation error of the magnetic compass is caused by
certain materials and electrical systems within the aircraft
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?
check results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture
for internal cooling, air cooled engines are especially dependent on
circulation of lubricating oil
In the N. Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate
correctly when on N or S heading
generally speaking the use of carburetor heat tends to
decrease engine performance
The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting
decrease in RPM then a gradual increase in RPM
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
decrease of RPM
The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to
decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density
If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause
detonation
The operating principle of float-type carburetors is based on the
difference in pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet
what is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating
enrich the fuel mixture
applying carburetor heat will
enrich the fuel/air mixture
An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would
experience avionics equipment failure
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
fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps
The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as
high as 70 degF and the relative humidity is high
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
higher than the actual altitude above sea level
to keep a battery charged the alternator voltage output should be
higher than the battery voltage
During preflight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by
ice from crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen
One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for
improved engine performance
under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude
in colder than standard air temperature
on aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?
in the event engine-driven fuel pump fails
which of the following is a true statement concerning electrical systems
lights and radios use the electrical system for power
which color identifies the power off stall speed in a specified configuration
lower limit green arc
which color identifies the power off stall speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration
lower limit white arc
if a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate
lower than the actual altitude above sea level
If a pilot suspects that the engine (with a fixed-pitch propeller) is detonating during climb-out after takeoff, the initial corrective action to take would be to
lower the nose to increase airspeed
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the
magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force
what is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators
maneuvering speed
If the ignition switch ground wire becomes disconnected, the magneto...
may continue to fire
the power adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the
miniature airplane to the horizon bar
With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be
more susceptible to icing
A turn coordinator provides an indication of the
movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes
what does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent
never exceed speed
an aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can
offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task
an abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
oil level too low
During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate?
only in straight and level unaccelerated flight
To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be
periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses
what is an advantage of a constant-speed prop
pilot can select blade angle for most efficient performance
the uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
pre-ignition
what is density altitude
pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature
how do variations in temperature affect the altimeter
pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude
Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will
prevent moisture condensation by eliminating airspace in the tanks
What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?
reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed
what steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight
regularly scan both inside and outside, use all checklists, cross-check with other forms of information
In the N. Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward the W. if
right turn is entered from a N heading
which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing
temps between 20-70 degF and high humidity
In the N. Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn South when
the aircraft is decelerated while on a West heading
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 N. Hemisphere
the compass will indicate a turn to the right but at a faster rate than is actually occurring
Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly
What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied?
the fuel/air mixture becomes richer
While cruising at 9,500 feet MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4,500 feet MSL is made without readjusting the mixture?
the fuel/air mixture will be excessively lean
What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
the next higher octane of aviation gas
which marking indicates never exceed speed
the red radial line
detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when
the unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally
What is absolute altitude
the vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface (AGL)
how is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller
throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
too much power and with mixture set too lean
Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates
true altitude at field elevation
Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?
using fuel that has lower-than-specified fuel rating
under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude
when at sea level under standard conditions
under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude
when standard atmospheric conditions exist
which color identifies the normal flap operating range
white arc