Description : If cabin pressure is decreasing, the cabin VSI will indicate: a. Zero b. Climb c. Descent d. Reducing pressure
Last Answer : b. Climb
Description : If cabin pressure is decreasing, the cabin VSI will indicate
Last Answer : B. Climb
Description : When would the negative differential limits be reached/exceeded? a. Rapid descent when AC descends below cabin altitude b. During ground pressure testing c. Rapid ascent when aircraft climbs d. When changing to manual operation
Last Answer : a. Rapid descent when AC descends below cabin altitude
Description : The transition of altitude to flight level and vice versa is made: a. On the transition level in the climb and transition altitude in the descent b. At the transition altitude in the climb and transition level in the descent c. At the transition level only d. At the transition altitude only
Last Answer : b. At the transition altitude in the climb and transition level in the descent
Description : When entering a steep turn, an IVSI is likely to show: a. No change in altitude b. A slight climb c. A slight descent d. A slight descent at high airspeed only
Last Answer : b. A slight climb
Description : When is spark plug fouling most likely to occur? a. In the climb if you have not adjusted the mixture b. Cruise power c. In the descent if you have not adjusted the mixture d. Max take-off power
Last Answer : a. In the climb if you have not adjusted the mixture
Description : A pilot suffering from decompression sickness should: a. Descend to a lower level where the symptoms will disappear and continue the flight at this or a lower level b. Decrease the cabin pressure ... relieve the pain in the affected site d. Land as soon as possible and seek medical assistance
Last Answer : d. Land as soon as possible and seek medical assistance
Description : Cabin altitude in pressured flight is: a. The altitude corresponding to cabin pressure regardless of aircraft height b. Is presented on a second needle on the aircraft altimeter c. ... pressure equals ambient pressure d. Altitude corresponding to cabin pressure in relation to MSL ISA conditions
Last Answer : a. The altitude corresponding to cabin pressure regardless of aircraft height
Description : Maximum Differential pressure: a. Is the maximum authorized pressure difference between the inside of the fuselage and the atmospheric ambient pressure b. Is the absolute pressure provided by the vacuum ... time limit d. Is the absolute pressure the cabin pressure ducting is designed to carry
Last Answer : a. Is the maximum authorized pressure difference between the inside of the fuselage and the atmospheric ambient pressure
Description : What factors affect descent angle in a glide? a. Configuration and altitude b. Configuration and angle of attack c. Mass and altitude d. Mass and configuration
Last Answer : b. Configuration and angle of attack
Description : An aircraft is travelling at 100kts forward speed on a 3° glidescope. What is its rate of descent? a. 500 ft/min b. 300 ft/min c. 250 ft/min d. 600 ft/min
Last Answer : a. 500 ft/min
Description : What is the 1st action taken by the pilot in the event of a cabin decompression above 10,000 ft
Last Answer : don oxygen mask and check oxygen flow
Description : What controls cabin pressurization
Last Answer : B. Outflow valve
Description : The excess cabin altitude alerting system must operate to warn the crew at: a. 8,000ft b. 10,000ft c. 13,000ft d. 14,000ft
Last Answer : b. 10,000ft
Description : What controls cabin pressurisation? a. ECS pack mass flow controller b. Outflow valve c. Engine bleed valve d. Inflow valve
Last Answer : b. Outflow valve
Description : From a pre-flight briefing you know a jet stream is at 31,000ft whilst you are at FL270. You experience moderate CAT. What would be the best course of action? a. Stay level b. Descend c. Climb d. Reduce speed
Last Answer : b. Descend
Description : When does the first segment of the take-off climb begin?
Last Answer : When 35 feet is reached
Description : For a turbojet aeroplane the third segment of climb begins when:
Last Answer : Acceleration to a flap retraction speed begins (min 400ft)
Description : For a turbojet aeroplane the second segment of the climb begins when:
Last Answer : Landing gear is fully retracted
Description : When does the first segment of the take-off climb begin? a. When V2 is reached b. When 35 feet is reached c. When flaps are up d. When gear and flaps are up
Last Answer : c. The estimated off-block time
Description : Maximum endurance: a. Can be achieved in level unaccelerated flight with minimum fuel consumption b. Can be achieved by flying at the best rate of climb speed in straight and level flight c. Can be achieved in a steady climb d. Can be achieved by flying at the absolute ceiling
Last Answer : a. Can be achieved in level unaccelerated flight with minimum fuel consumption
Description : An aircraft climbs from an airfield, elevation 1500ft, QNH 1023mb, to FL75. What height does the aircraft have to climb? (Assume 1mb=30ft) a. 6600 ft b. 7800 ft c. 6300 ft d. 6000 ft
Last Answer : c. 6300 ft
Description : The most likely cause of brake fade is: a. Oil or grease on the brake drums b. Worn stators c. The pilot reducing the brake pressure d. The brake pads overheating
Last Answer : d. The brake pads overheating
Description : In the event of cabin depressurization, the actions of the pilot will be to: a. Immediately commence a diversion to a suitable alternate b. Increase engine power to provide additional ... a descent to an altitude where the supplemental oxygen supply is sufficient for all crew and passengers
Last Answer : d. Commence a descent to an altitude where the supplemental oxygen supply is sufficient for all crew and passengers
Description : Which cloud type may indicate the presence of severe turbulence? a. Cirrocumulus b. Nimbostratus c. Altocumulus lenticularis d. Stratocumulus
Last Answer : c. Altocumulus lenticularis
Description : A marshaller crosses his/her hands in front of the face, palms outward and then moves the arms outwards. What does the signal indicate? a. Clear to move forward b. Brakes off c. Remove chocks d. Clear to close all engines
Last Answer : c. Remove chocks
Description : Which action shall be taken by an aircraft in the traffic pattern of an aerodrome experiencing radio failure to indicate difficulties which compel it to land without requiring immediate assistance? a. ... off four times the navigation lights d. Switching on and off four times the landing lights
Last Answer : b. The repeated switching on and off of the landing lights
Description : The EGT indication on a piston engine is used: a. To control the cooling air shutters b. To monitor the oil temperature c. To assist the pilot to adjust the fuel mixture d. To indicate cylinder head temperature
Last Answer : c. To assist the pilot to adjust the fuel mixture
Description : Three mountain climbers paid a lot of money to be the first to scale a mountain. After several days of climbing they finally reached the pinnacle, and to their dismay, found a cabin and three ... the mountain climbers were the first to ever climb the summit, how could this be possible? -Riddles
Last Answer : They found a cabin of an airplane that had crashed there with 3 bodies in it.
Description : The station pressure used in surface weather charts is
Last Answer : Qff
Description : The greater the pressure gradient the: a. Closer the isobars and the lower the temperatures b. Further the isobars will be apart and the higher the temperature c. Closer the isobars and the stronger the wind
Last Answer : c. Closer the isobars and the stronger the wind
Description : The station pressure used in surface weather charts is: a. QNE b. QFF c. QFE d. QNH
Last Answer : a. QNE
Description : Which constant pressure altitude chart is standard for a 30,065 ft pressure level (FL 300)? a. 200 hPa b. 700 hPa c. 500 hPa d. 300 hPa
Last Answer : d. 300 hPa
Description : You are cruising at FL 200, OAT is -40°C, sea level pressure is 1033 hPa. Calculate the true altitude. a. 20,660 ft b. 21,740 ft c. 18,260 ft d. 19, 340 ft
Last Answer : d. 19, 340 ft
Description : The isobars drawn on a surface weather chart represent lines of equal pressure: a. At flight level b. At height of observatory c. At a determined density altitude d. Reduced to sea level
Last Answer : d. Reduced to sea level
Description : An inversion is: a. A decrease of pressure with height b. A decrease of temperature with height c. An increase of temperature with height d. An increase of pressure with height
Last Answer : c. An increase of temperature with height
Description : You are flying at FL170. The pressure level which is closest to you is the: a. 300mb b. 700mb c. 500mb d. 850mb
Last Answer : c. 500mb
Description : Generally, as altitude increases: a. Temperature decreases and density increases b. Temperature, pressure and density decreases c. Temperature and pressure increase and density decreases d. Temperature decreases and pressure and density increase
Last Answer : b. Temperature, pressure and density decreases
Description : What causes wind? a. Difference in pressure b. Rotation of the earth c. Frontal systems d. Difference in temperature
Last Answer : a. Difference in pressure
Description : The effects of carbon monoxide: a. Increases with altitude b. Decreases with altitude c. Increases with increase of density d. Decreases with pressure loss
Last Answer : a. Increases with altitude
Description : For take-off performance calculations, what is taken into account? a. OAT, pressure altitude, wind, weight b. Standard temperature, altitude, wind, weight c. Standard altitude, standard temperature, wind, weight d. Standard temperature, pressure altitude, wind, weight
Last Answer : a. OAT, pressure altitude, wind, weight
Description : The purpose of an accumulator is to: a. Relieve excess pressure b. Store fluid under pressure c. Store compressed gas for tyre inflation d. Remove air from the system
Last Answer : b. Store fluid under pressure
Description : A pressure head is subject to the following errors: a. Position, manoeuvre induced, temperature b. Position, manoeuvre induced c. Position, manoeuvre induced, density d. Position, manoeuvre induced, instrument
Last Answer : d. Position, manoeuvre induced, instrument
Description : A shuttle valve will: a. Allow the accumulator to be emptied after engine shut down b. Reduce pump loading when normal system pressure is reached c. Automatically switched to a more appropriate source of hydraulic supply d. Operate on a rising pressure, higher than the Full Flow relief valve
Last Answer : c. Automatically switched to a more appropriate source of hydraulic supply
Description : When does the engine High Pressure fuel shut off valve close? a. After a booster pump failure b. When the engine fuel switch is selected ‘ON’ during engine start c. When flight idle is selected d. When the engine fuel switch is selected ‘OFF’ during engine shut-down
Last Answer : d. When the engine fuel switch is selected ‘OFF’ during engine shut-down
Description : Which of the following instruments require inputs of both pitot and static pressure? a. Airspeed indicator, machmeter and vertical speed indicator b. Airspeed indicator, vertical speed indicator, altimeter c. Airspeed indicator only d. Airspeed indicator and machmeter
Last Answer : d. Airspeed indicator and machmeter