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