Questão 1
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Should it be necessary to handprop an airplane, it is extremely important that a competent pilot
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Call "contact" before touching the propeller.
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Be at the controls in the cockpit.
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Be in the cockpit and call out the commands.
Questão 2
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What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine.
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Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges.
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Place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding.
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Test each brake and the parking brake.
Questão 3
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What is the one purpose for using reciprocating engines.
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Heat is distributed better.
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To preserve cylinder head duration and maintain lower temperatures.
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They are relatively simple and inexpensive to operate.
Questão 4
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One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for
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Improved engine performance
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uniform heat distribution
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balance cylinder head pressure
Questão 5
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An electrical system failure (battery an alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation you would
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Experience avionics equipment failure
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Probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, aircraft lighting system, and avionics equipment
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Probably experience engine failure due to the loss of engine driven fuel pump and also experience failure of the radio equipment, lights, and all instruments that require alternating current.
Questão 6
Questão
If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition ignition switch becomes disconnected, the most notable result will be that the engine
Questão 7
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One purpose of the dual ignition system on a two cycle engine is to provide for
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System redundancy in the ignition system
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Uniform heat distribution
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Balance cylinder head pressure
Questão 8
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Electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs in a magneto equipped aircraft during flight. In this situation, you would
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Probably experience engine failure due to the loss of engine driven fuel pump and also experience failure on the radio equipment, lights, and all instruments that require alternating current.
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Probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, aircraft lighting system, and avionics equipment.
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Experience avionics equipment failure.
Questão 9
Questão
Concerning the advantages of an aircraft generator or alternator, select the true statement.
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A generator always provides more electrical current than an alternator.
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An alternator provides more electrical power at lower engine RPM than a generator.
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A generator charges the battery during low engine rpm; therefore, the battery has less chance to become fully discharged, as often occurs with an alternator.
Questão 10
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The operating principle of flow type carburetors is based on the
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Automatic metering of air at the venturi as the aircraft games altitude
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Difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet
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Increase in air velocity in the throat of a venturi causing an increase in air pressure
Questão 11
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The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is too
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Decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for increased air density
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Decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density
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Increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for a decrease in pressure and density of the air.
Questão 12
Questão
While cruising at 9500 feet MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4500 feet MSL is made without that readjusting the mixture?
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The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean.
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There will be more fuel in the cylinders than is needed for normal combustion, and the excess fuel will absorb heat and cool the engine.
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Excessively rich mixture will create higher cylinder head temperatures and may cause detonation.
Questão 13
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During the run up at a high elevation Airport, a pilot notes of 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?
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Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture.
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Taxi back to the flight line for a maintenance check.
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Reduce manifold pressure to control the detonation.
Questão 14
Questão
If an aircraft is equipped with the fixed pitch propeller and a float type carburetor, the first indication of carburetor ice would most likely be a
Questão 15
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The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting
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And increase in rpm and then a gradual decrease in rpm
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Decrease in rpm and then a constant rpm indication
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A decrease in rpm and then a gradual increase in rpm
Questão 16
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Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
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Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50%
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Temperature between 32 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit and low humidity
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Temperature between 20 degrees and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity
Questão 17
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The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air pressure is as
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Highest 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is high
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High is 95 degrees Fahrenheit and there is visible moisture
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Low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is high
Questão 18
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Applying carburetor heat will
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Result in more air going through the carburetor.
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Enrich the fuel/air mixture
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Not affect the fuel/air mixture.
Questão 19
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What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied?
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A decrease in rpm results from the lean mixture.
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The fuel/air mixture becomes richer.
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The fuel/air mixture becomes leaner period
Questão 20
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Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to
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Decrease engine performance
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Increase engine performance
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Have no effect on engine performance
Questão 21
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With regard to carburetor ice, float - type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be
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More susceptible to icing.
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Equally susceptible to icing.
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Susceptible to icing only when visible moisture is present.
Questão 22
Questão
Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
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Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of 50%.
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Temperature between 32 degrees and 50 degrees Fahrenheit and low humidity.
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Temperature between 20 degrees and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity.
Questão 23
Questão
On an aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?
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All the time to a the engine driven fuel pump.
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In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails.
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Constantly except in starting the engine.
Questão 24
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If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause
Questão 25
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Detonation may occur at high power settings when
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The fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly
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An excessively rich fuel mixture causes an explosive gain in power
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The fuel mixture is ignited too early by hot carbon deposits in the cylinder
Questão 26
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Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when
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The spark plugs are fouled or shorted out or the wiring is defective.
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Hot spots in the combustion chamber ignite the fuel/air mixture in advance of normal ignition.
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The unburned charged in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally.
Questão 27
Questão
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as
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Combustion
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Pre ignition
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Detonation
Questão 28
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What type of fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
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The next higher octane aviation gas.
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The next lower octane aviation gas.
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Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane rating.
Questão 29
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Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will
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Force any existing water to the top of the tank away from the fuel lines to the engine.
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Prevent expansion of the fuel by eliminating air space in the tank.
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Prevent moisture condensation by eliminating air space in the tank.
Questão 30
Questão
To properly purge water from the fuel system of an aircraft equipped with fuel tanks sumps and the fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the
Questão 31
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During pre flight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by
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Congealed oil from the crankcase.
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Moisture from the outside air which has frozen.
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Ice from crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen.
Questão 32
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If a pilot suspects that the engine, with a fixed pitch propeller, is detonating during climb out after take off, the initial corrective action to take would be to
Questão 33
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Excessively high engine temperatures will
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Cause damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping on the cylinder cooling fins.
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Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.
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Not appreciably affect an aircraft engine.
Questão 34
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Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will
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Increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to the increased heat.
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Result in damage to heat conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fans.
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Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.
Questão 35
Questão
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot had been operating with
Questão 36
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Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating range is?
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Using fuel that has a lower than specified fuel rating.
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Using fuel that has a higher than specified fuel rating.
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Operating with higher than normal oil pressure.
Questão 37
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For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
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A properly functioning thermostat
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Air flowing over the exhaust manifold.
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The circulation of lubricating oil.
Questão 38
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Which is true regarding preheating an aircraft during cold weather operations?
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The cabin area as well as the engine should be preheated.
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The cabin area should not be preheated with portable heaters.
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Hot air should be blown directly at the engine through the air intakes.
Questão 39
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An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
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The oil level being too low.
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Operating with a too high viscosity oil.
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Operating with an excessively rich mixture.
Questão 40
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What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during the climb?
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Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.
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Reduce climb speed and increase rpm.
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Increase climb speed and increase rpm
Questão 41
Questão
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?
Questão 42
Questão
The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to
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Immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed.
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Quickly check the fuel supply for possible fuel exhaustion.
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Determine the wind direction to plan for the forced landing.
Questão 43
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How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller?
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The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine rpm.
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The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle.
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The throttle controls engine rpm as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output.
Questão 44
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What is the advantage of a constant speed propeller?
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Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed.
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Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.
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Provides a smoother operation with stable rpm and eliminate vibrations.
Questão 45
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A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller is to
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Avoid high rpm settings with high manifold pressure.
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Avoid high manifold pressure settings with low rpm.
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Always use a rich mixture with a high rpm settings.
Questão 46
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In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single engine airplane?
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Low air speed, high power, high angle of attack.
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Low air speed, low power, low angle of attack
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High airspeed, high power, high angle of attack.
Questão 47
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The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the
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Clockwise rotation of the engine and the propeller turning the airplane counterclockwise.
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Propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left
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Gyroscopic forces applied to the rotating propeller blades acting 90 degrees in advance of the point the force was applied.
Questão 48
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When does P factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left
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When at low angles of attack.
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When at high angles of attack.
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When at higher airspeeds.
Questão 49
Questão
During the pre flight inspection who was responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
Questão 50
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How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
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Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil.
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Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.
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Any sequence as determined by the pilot in command.
Questão 51
Questão
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?
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Pilot in command.
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Owner or operator.
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Mechanic.