AMT 182: Ch 2
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* 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. 55 to 100 kts
*REFERENCE PAGE 52* Altimeter 3 indicates A. 9,500 feet B. 10,950 feet C. 15,940 feet
A. 9,500 feet
*REFERENCE PAGE 53* Altimeter 3 indicates A. 9,500 feet B. 10,500 feet C. 4,500 feet
A. 9,500 feet
What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine? A. Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indication on the engine gauges B. Place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding C. Test each brake and the parking brake
A. Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indication on the engine gauges
During the run-up at a high-elevation airport, a pilot notes a silent 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. Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture
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. Enrich the fuel mixture
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. In colder than standard air temperature
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. Pressure levels are raised on warm days and the indicated altitude is lower than true altitude
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. Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed
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. The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean
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 rating
A. The next higher octane aviation gas
How is the 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 as registered 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 the power output
A. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM
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. The vertical distance of the aircraft above sea level
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 lower-than-specified fuel rating B. Using fuel that has higher-than-specified fuel rating C. Operating with higher-than-normal oil pressure
A. Using fuel that has lower-than-specified fuel rating
In the Northern Hemisphere, the magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward the south when A. a left turn is entered from an east heading B. a right turn is entered from a west heading C. an aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading
A. an aircraft is decelerated while on a west heading
Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to A. decrease engine performance B. increase engine performance C. have no effect on engine performance
A. decrease engine performance
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, aircraft 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. experience avionics equipment failure
The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as A. high as 70°F and the relative humidity is high B. high as 95°F and there is visible moisture C. low as 0°F and the relative humidity is high
A. high as 70°F and the relative humidity is high
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. improved engine performance
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. more susceptible to icing
*REFERENCE PAGE 58* 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° C. altitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis
A. movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes
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°
A. only in straight-and-level unaccelerated flight
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. the fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by A. the oil level being too low B. operating with a too high viscosity oil C. operating with an excessively rich mixture
A. the oil level being too low
*REFERENCE PAGE 52* Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 feet? A. 1, 2, and 3 B. 1 and 2 only C. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
*REFERENCE PAGE 54* Altimeter 2 indicates A. 500 feet B. 1,500 feet C. 4,500 feet
B. 1,500 feet
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* What is the maximum flaps-extended speed? A. 65 kts B. 100 kts C. 165 kts
B. 100 kts
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* What is the maximum structural cruising speed? A. 100 kts B. 165 kts C. 208 kts
B. 165 kts
You are flying an aircraft equipped with an electronic flight display and the air data computer fails. What instrument is affected? A. ADS-B in capability B. Airspeed indicator C. Attitude indicator
B. Airspeed indicator
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 engine-driven fuel pump fails C. Constantly except in starting the engine
B. In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails
What is an advantage of 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. Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance
What is a benefit of flying with a glass flight deck? A. There is no longer a need to carry paper charts in flight B. Situational awareness is increased C. Terrain avoidance is guaranteed
B. Situational awareness is increased
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. The altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator
What is pressure altitude? A. The indicated altitude for corrected 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. The altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 29.92
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 occuring C. The compass will remain on south for a short time, then gradually catch up to the magnetic heading of the airplane
B. The compass will indicate a turn to the right, but at a faster rate than is actually occuring
What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied? A. decrease in RPM results from the lean mixture B. The fuel/air mixture becomes richer C. The fuel/air mixture becomes leaner
B. The fuel/air mixture becomes richer
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. The pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature
What is absolute altitude? A. The altitude read directly from the altimeter B. The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface The height above the standard datum plane
B. The vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface
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. When at sea level under standard conditions
Under which condition will pressure altitude be equal to true altitude? A. When the atmospheric pressure is 29.92" Hg B. When the standard atmospheric conditions exist C. When indicated altitude is equal to the pressure altitude
B. When the standard atmospheric conditions exist
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward 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. a right turn is entered from a north heading
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. avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
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. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage
Deviation error 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 of true north and magnetic north
B. certain metals and electrical systems within the aircraft
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 toward the south
B. correctly when on a north or south heading
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 decrease in pressure and density of the air
B. decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density
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. increases in air velocity in the throat of a venturi causing an increase in air pressure
B. difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet
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. enrich the fuel/air mixture
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. higher 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 A. lean the mixture B. lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed C. apply carburetor heat
B. lower the nose slightly to increase airspeed
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. may continue to fire
An aircraft which is equipped with an Electronic Flight Display (EFD) can A. compensate for an airmen'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. offer new capabilities and simply the basic flying task
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. pre-ignition
A positive indication on an ammeter A. indicates the aircraft's battery will soon lose its charge B. shows the rate of charge on the battery C. means more current is being drawn from the battery than is being replaced
B. shows the rate of charge on the battery
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 carburator
B. weight of fuel and weight of air entering the cylinder
*REFERENCE PAGE 52* Altimeter 1 indicates A. 500 feet B. 1,500 feet C. 10,500 feet
C. 10,500 feet
*REFERENCE PAGE 52* Altimeter 2 indicates A. 1,500 feet B. 4,500 feet C. 14,500 feet
C. 14,500 feet
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* What is the caution range of the airplane? A. 0 to 60 kts B. 100 to 165 kts C. 165 to 208 kts
C. 165 to 208 kts
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* The maximum speed at which the airplane can be operated in smooth air is A. 100 kts B. 165 kts C. 208 kts
C. 208 kts
*REFERENCE PAGE 53* Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 9,000 feet? A. 1, 2, and 3 B. 1 and 2 only C. 3 only
C. 3 only
*REFERENCE PAGE 53* Altimeter 1 indicates A. 4,500 feet B. 1,500 feet C. 500 feet
C. 500 feet
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. 700-foot increase in indicated altitude
Which condition would cause the altimeter to indicate altitude than true altitude? A. Air temperature lower than standard B. Atmospheric pressure lower than standard C. Air temperature warmer than standard
C. Air temperature warmer than standard
The pitot system provides impact pressure fro which instrument? A. Altimeter B. Vertical-speed indicator C. Airspeed indicator
C. Airspeed indicator
Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? A. Altimete B. Vertical speed indicator C. Airspeed indicator
C. Airspeed indicator
Which instrument(s) will become inoperative is the static vents become clogged? A. Airspeed indicator only B. Altimeter only C. Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator
C. Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator
If a pilot changes the altimeter setting from 30.11 to 29.96, what is the appropriate change in indication? A. Altimeter will indicate .15" Hg higher B. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet higher C. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower
C. Altimeter will indicate 150 feet lower
Under what conditions is pressure altitude and density altitude the same value? A. At sea level, when the temperature is 0°F B. When the altimeter has no installation error C. At standard temperature
C. At standard temperature
*REFERENCE PAGE 59* How should a pilot determine the direction of bank from an altitude indicator such as the one illustrated? A. By the direction of deflection of the banking scale (A) B. By the direction of deflection of the horizon bar (B) C. By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B)
C. By the relationship of the miniature airplane (C) to the deflected horizon bar (B)
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 radios use the electrical system for power
C. Lights radios use the electrical system for power
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration? A. Upper limit of the green arc B. Upper limit of the white arc C. Lower limit of the green arc
C. Lower limit of the green arc
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* Which color identifies the power-off stalling speed with wing flaps and landing gear in the landing configuration? A. Upper limit of the green arc B. Upper limit of the white arc C. Lower limit of the white arc
C. Lower limit of the white arc
What is an important airspeed limitation that is not color coded on airspeed indicators? A. Never-exceed speed B. Maximum structural cruising speed C. Maneuvering speed
C. Maneuvering speed
What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? A. Maneuvering speed B. Turbulent or rough-air speed C. Never-exceed speed
C. Never-exceed speed
What steps must be taken when flying in glass flight decks 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 all appropriate checklists, and cross-check with other forms of information
C. Regularly scan both inside and outside, use all appropriate checklists, and cross-check with other forms of information
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. Temperature between 32°F and 50°F and low humidity C. Temperature between 20°F and 70° and high humidity
C. Temperature between 20°F and 70° and high humidity
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* Which marking identifies the never-exceed speed? A. Upper limit of the green arc B. Upper limit of the white arc C. The red radial line
C. The red radial line
*REFERENCE PAGE 50* Which color identifies the normal flap operating range? A. The yellow arc B. The green arc C. The white arc
C. The white arc
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. a decrease in RPM and then a gradual increase in RPM
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate initially a turn toward 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. a left turn is entered from a north heading
In the Northern Hemisphere, a magnetic compass will normally indicate a turn toward 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. an aircraft is accelerated while on an east or west heading
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. broken magneto ground wire
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will A. increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to the increased heat B. result in damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fans C. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage
C. cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage
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. decrease of RPM
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. detonation
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 in the fuel system C. fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps
C. fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sumps
To keep a battery charged, the alternator voltage output should be A. less than battery voltage B. equal to the battery voltage C. higher than the battery voltage
C. 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 A. congealed oil from the crankcase B. moisture from the outside air which has frozen C. ice from crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen
C. ice from crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen
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. loss of RPM
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. lower than the actual altitude above sea level
Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the A. presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass B. difference in the location between true north and magnetic north C. magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force
C. magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force
*REFERENCE PAGE 59* 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. ministure airplane to the horizon bar
*REFERENCE PAGE 58* 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. periodically realigned with the magnetic compass as the gyro precesses
Filing 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. prevent moisture condensation by eliminating airspace in the tanks
For internal cooling, air cooled engines are especially dependant on A. a properly functioning thermostat B. air flowing over the exhaust manifold C. the circulation of lubricating oil
C. the circulation of lubricating oil
Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft 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. the unburned charge in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally
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. too much power and with the mixture set too lean
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. true altitude at field elevation
