Private Pilot SU 2: Airplane Instruments, Engines, and Systems

(see image) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane? A. 55 to 100 kts. B. 55 to 208 kts. C. 55 to 165 kts.

A

A turn coordinator provides an indication of the A. movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes. B. angle of bank up to but not exceeding 30 degrees. C. altitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis.

A

An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by A. the oil level being too low. B. operating with too high viscosity oil. C. operating with an excessively rich mixture.

A

An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would A. experience avionics equipment failure. B. probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, lighting system, and avionics equipment. C. probably experience engine failure due to the loss of the engine driven fuel pump and also experience failure of the radio equipment, lights, and all instruments that require alternating current.

A

Detonation may occur at high-power settings when A. the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly. B. an excessively rich fuel mixture causes an explosive gain in power. C. the fuel mixture is ignited too early by hot carbon deposits in the cylinder.

A

During flight, when are the indications of a magnetic compass accurate? A. Only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight. B. As long as the airspeed is constant. C. During turns if the bank does not exceed 18 degrees.

A

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? A. Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture. B. Taxi back to the flight line for a maintenance check. C. Reduce manifold pressure to control detonation.

A

Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to A. decrease the engine performance. B. increase the engine performance. C. have no effect on the engine performance.

A

How do variations in temperature affect the altimeter. A. Pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude. B. Higher temperatures expand the pressure levels and the indicated altitude is higher than true altitude. C. Lower temperatures lower the pressure levels and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude.

A

How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller? A. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM. B. The throttle controls power output on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle. C. The throttle controls engine RPM as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates power output.

A

One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for A. improved engine performance. B. uniform heat distribution. C. balanced cylinder head pressure.

A

The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as A. high as 70 degrees F and relative humidity is high. B. high as 95 degrees F and there is visible moisture. C. low as 0 degrees F and the relative humidity is high.

A

Under what condition will true altitude be lower than indicated altitude? A. In colder than standard air temperature. B. In warmer than standard air temperature. C. When density altitude is higher than indicated altitude.

A

What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb? A. Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed. B. Reduce climb speed and increase RPM. C. Increase climb speed and increase RPM.

A

What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating? A. Enrich the fuel mixture. B. Increase the RPM. C. Reduce the airspeed.

A

What is true altitude? A. The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level. B. The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface. C. The height above the standard datum plane.

A

What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine? A. Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges. B. Place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding. C. Test each break and the parking break.

A

What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available? A. The next higher octane aviation gas. B. The next lower octane aviation gas. C. Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane.

A

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. B. Using fuel that has a higher-than-specified fuel rating. C. Operating with higher-than-normal oil pressure.

A

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? A. The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean. B. There will be more fuel in the cylinders than is needed for normal combustion. C. The excessively rich mixture will create higher cylinder head temperatures and may cause detonation.

A

With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be A. more susceptible to icing. B. equally susceptible to icing. C. less susceptible to icing.

A

(see image) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed? A. 65 kts. B. 100 kts. C. 165 kts.

B

(see image) What is the maximum structural cruising speed? A. 100 kts. B. 165 kts. C. 208 kts.

B

A positive indication on an ammeter A. indicates the aircraft's battery will soon lose it's charge. B. shows the rate of charge of the battery. C. means more current is being drawn from the battery than being replaced.

B

A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller is to A. avoid high RPM settings with high manifold pressure. B. avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM. C. always use a rich mixture with high RPM settings.

B

An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can A. compensate for an airman's lack of skill or knowledge. B. offer new capabilities and simplify the basic flying task. C. improve flight awareness by allowing the pilot to simply watch for alerts.

B

Applying carburetor heat will A. result in more air going through the carburetor. B. enrich the fuel/air mixture. C. not affect the fuel/air mixture.

B

Deviation errors of the magnetic compass is caused by A. a northerly turning error. B. certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft. C. the difference in location between true north and magnetic north.

B

Excessively high engine temperatures will A. cause damage to heat conducting hoses and warping of the cylinder cooling fins. B. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage. C. not appreciably affect an aircraft engine.

B

Fuel/air ratio is the ratio between the A. volume of fuel and volume of air entering the cylinder. B. weight of fuel and weight of air entering the cylinder. C. weight of fuel and weight of air entering the carburetor

B

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 A. lower than the actual altitude above sea level. B. higher than the actual altitude above sea level. C. the actual altitude above sea level.

B

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 A. lean the mixture B. lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed. C. apply carburetor heat.

B

If the ignition switch ground wire becomes disconnected, the magneto A. will not operate because the battery is disconnected from the circuit. B. may continue to fire. C. will not operate.

B

If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected? A. The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator. B. The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator. C. The altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator.

B

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn towards the west if A. a left turn is entered from a north heading. B. a right turn is entered from a north heading. C. an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading.

B

In the Northern Hemisphere, if an aircraft is accelerated or decelerated, the magnetic compass will normally indicate A. a turn momentarily. B. correctly when on a north or south heading. C. a turn towards the south.

B

On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used? A. All the time to aid the engine-driven fuel pump. B. In the event the engine-driven fuel pump fails. C. Constantly except in starting the engine.

B

Should it become necessary to hand prop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot A. call "contact" before touching the propeller. B. be at the controls on the flight deck. C. be on the flight deck and call out all commands.

B

The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to A. decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for increased air density. B. decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density. C. increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for the decrease in pressure and density of the air.

B

The operating principle of float-type carburetors is based on the A. automatic metering of air at the venturi as the aircraft gains altitude. B. difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet. C. increase in air velocity in the throat of a venturi causing an increase in air pressure.

B

The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as A. combustion. B. pre-ignition. C. detonation.

B

Under what condition is indicated altitude the same as true altitude? A. If the altimeter has no mechanical error. B. When at sea level under standard conditions. C. When at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 29.92.

B

Under what conditions will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? A. When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92 inches Hg B. When standard atmospheric conditions exist. C. When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude.

B

What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied? A. A decrease in RPM results from the lean mixture. B. The fuel/air mixture becomes richer. C. The fuel/air mixture becomes leaner.

B

What is a benefit to flying with a glass cockpit? A. There is no longer a need to carry paper charts in flight. B. Situational awareness is increased. C. Terrain avoidance is guaranteed.

B

What is absolute altitude? A. The altitude read directly from the altimeter. B. The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface. C. The height above the standard datum plane.

B

What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller? A. Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed. B. Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance. C. Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations.

B

What is density altitude? A. The height above the standard datum plane. B. The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature. C. The altitude read directly from the altimeter.

B

What is pressure altitude? A. The indicated altitude corrected for position and installation error. B. The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92. C. The indicated altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature and pressure.

B

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? A. The compass will initially indicate a turn to the left. B. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occurring. C. The compass will remain on the south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the airplane.

B

You are flying an aircraft equipped with an electronic flight display and the air data computer fails. What instrument is affected? A. ADS-B capability. B. Airspeed indicator. C. Attitude indicator.

B

(see image) The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is A. 100 kts. B. 165 kts. C. 208 kts.

C

(see image) Which color identifies the normal flap operating range? A. The yellow arc. B. The green arc. C. The white arc.

C

(see image) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration? A. Upper limit of green arc. B. Upper limit of white arc. C. Lower limit of green arc.

C

(see image) Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration? A. Upper limit of green arc. B. Upper limit of white arc. C. Lower limit of white arc.

C

(see image) Which marking identifies the never-exceed speed? A. Upper limit of green arc. B. Upper limit of white arc. C. The red radial line.

C

Altimeter setting is the value to which the barometric pressure scale of the altimeter is set so the altimeter indicates A. calibrated altitude at field elevation. B. absolute altitude at field elevation. C. true altitude at field elevation.

C

Detonation occurs in a reciprocating engine when A. the spark plugs are fouled or shorted out or the wiring is defective. B. hot spots in the combustion chamber ignite the fuel/air mixture in advance of normal ignition. C. the unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally.

C

Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the A. presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass. B. difference in location between true north and magnetic north. C. magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force.

C

During preflight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by A. congealed oil from the crankcase. B. moisture from the outside air which has frozen. C. ice from the crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen.

C

Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will A. increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to increased heat. B. result in damage to heat conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fins. C. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.

C

Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will A. force any existing water to the top of the tank away from the fuel lines to the engine. B. prevent expansion of the fuel by eliminating airspace in the tanks. C. prevent moisture condensation by eliminating airspace in the tanks.

C

For internal cooling, air cooled engines are especially dependent on A. a properly functioning thermostat. B. air flowing over the exhaust manifold. C. the circulation of lubricating oil.

C

How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an attitude indicator? A. By the direction of the deflection of the banking scale. B. By the direction of the deflection of the horizon bar. C. By the relationship of the miniature airplane to the deflected horizon bar.

C

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 A. the actual altitude above sea level. B. higher than the actual altitude above sea level. C. lower than the actual altitude above sea level.

C

If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the approximate change in indication? A. Altimeter will indicate 15 inches Hg higher. B. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher. C. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower.

C

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 A. a drop in oil temperature and cylinder head temperature. B. engine roughness. C. loss of RPM.

C

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 A. increase of RPM. B. engine roughness. C. decrease of RPM.

C

If it is necessary to set the altimeter from 29.15 to 29.85, what change occurs? A. 70-foot increase in indicated altitude. B. 70-foot increase in density altitude. C. 700-foot increase in indicated altitude.

C

If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with A. the mixture set too rich. B. higher-than-normal oil pressure. C. too much power and with the mixture set too lean.

C

If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause A. a mixture of fuel and air that is not uniform in all cylinders. B. lower cylinder head temperatures. C. detonation.

C

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn towards the north if A. an aircraft is decelerated while on an east or west heading. B. a left turn is entered from a west heading. C. an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading.

C

In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn towards the east if A. an aircraft is decelerated while on a south heading. B. an aircraft is accelerated while on a north heading. C. a left turn is entered from a north heading.

C

In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn towards the south when A. a left turn is entered from an east heading. B. a right turn is entered from a west heading. C. the aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading.

C

The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument? A. Altimeter. B. Vertical-speed indicator. C. Airspeed indicator.

C

The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting A. an increase in RPM and then a gradual decrease in RPM. B. a decrease in RPM and then a constant RPM indication. C. a decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM.

C

The proper adjustment to make on the attitude indicator during level flight is to align the A. horizon bar to the level flight indication. B. horizon bar to the miniature airplane. C. miniature airplane to the horizon bar.

C

The reason a 4-cylinder reciprocating engine continues to run after the ignition switch is positioned to off may be a A. fouled spark plug. B. wire between the magneto and spark plug in contact with the engine casing. C. broken magneto ground wire.

C

To keep a battery charged, the alternator voltage output should be A. less than the battery voltage. B. equal to the battery voltage. C. higher than the battery voltage.

C

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 A. fuel strainer drain. B. lowest point of the fuel system. C. fuel strainer drain and fuel tank sumps.

C

To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be A. set prior to flight on a known heading. B. calibrated on a compass rose at regular intervals. C. periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses.

C

Under what condition is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? A. At sea level when the temperature is 0 degrees Fahrenheit. B. When the altimeter has no installation error. C. At standard temperature.

C

What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? A. Maneuvering speed. B. Turbulent or rough-air speed. C. Never-exceed speed.

C

What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on the airspeed indicator? A. Never-exceed speed. B. Maximum structural cruising speed. C. Maneuvering speed.

C

What is the caution range of the airplane? (see image) A. 0 to 60 kts. B. 100 to 165 kts. C. 165 to 208 kts.

C

What steps must be taken when flying with glass cockpits to ensure safe flight? A. Use the moving map for primary means of navigation, use the MFD to check engine systems and weather, back up with supplementary forms of information. B. Regularly scan each item on the PFD, confirm on the MFD. C. Regularly scan both inside and outside, use appropriate checklists, and cross-check with other forms of information.

C

Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing? A. Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50 percent. B. Temperatures between 32 degrees and 50 degrees and low humidity. C. Temperatures between 20 degrees F and 70 degrees F and high humidity.

C

Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate a lower altitude than true altitude? A. Air temperature lower than standard. B. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard. C. Air temperature warmer than standard.

C

Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? A. Altimeter. B. Vertical speed indicator. C. Airspeed indicator.

C

Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged? A. Airspeed indicator only. B Altimeter only. C. Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator.

C

Which of the following is a true statement concerning electrical systems? A. The master switch creates current that is supplied to the electrical system. B. The airspeed indicator is driven by the electrical system. C. Lights and radios use the electrical systems for power.

C