Question 1
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252 In a steady climb at constant airspeed:
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O The power available must exceed the power required for straight and level flight.
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O The power available must be less than the power required.
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O The power available must be equal to the power required.
Question 2
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253 If the inlet valve opens 20 degrees before Top Dead Centre (TDC) this is called:
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O A valve lead by 20 degrees.
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O A valve lag by 20 degrees.
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O A valve overlap by 20 degrees.
Question 3
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254 Where may an aircraft's operating limitations be found?
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O In the current, JAA/FAA approved flight manual, approved manual material, markings and placards, or any combination thereof
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O On the Airworthiness Certificate
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O In the aircraft airframe and engine logbooks
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O In the pilot's private license
Question 4
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255 Excessively high engine temperatures will:
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O cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption and possible permanent internal engine damage
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O cause damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping of the cylinder cooling fins
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O not appreciably affect an aircraft engine
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O cause damage only to ignition system
Question 5
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256 One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide:
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O improved engine performance
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O uniform heat distribution
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O balanced cylinder head pressure
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O less noise
Question 6
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257 Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing:
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O temperature between -10 C0 and 20 C0 and high humidity
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O Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50%
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O temperature between 0 C0 and 10 C0 and low humidity
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O low temperature
Question 7
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258 Applying carburetor heat will:
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O enrich the fuel/air mixture
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O result in more air going through the carburetor
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O not affect the fuel/ air mixture
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O improve the engine's power
Question 8
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259 If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause:
Question 9
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260 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:
Question 10
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261 The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as:
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O pre-ignition
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O combustion
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O detonation
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O refueling
Question 11
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262 What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
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O the next higher octane aviation gas
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O the next lower octane aviation gas
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O unleaded automotive gas of the same octane ratting
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O any automotive gas
Question 12
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263 Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will:
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O prevent moisture condensation by eliminating air space in the tanks
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O force any existing water to the top of the tank away from the fuel lines to the engine
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O prevent expansion of the fuel by eliminating airspace in the tanks
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O prepare the aircraft for the next day flights
Question 13
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264 For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on:
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O the circulation on lubricant oil
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O a properly functioning thermostat
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O air flowing over the exhaust manifold
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O the air cooler
Question 14
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265 An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by:
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O the oil level being too low
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O operating with a too high viscosity oil
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O operating with an excessively rich mixture
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O the oil level being too high
Question 15
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266 What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?
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O reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed
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O reduce climb speed and increase RPM
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O increase climb speed and increase RPM
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O reduce RPM
Question 16
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267 What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating:
Question 17
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268 What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?
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O permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance
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O permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed
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O provides a smoother operation with stable RPM
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O permits the pilot to select the angle of attack for best performance
Question 18
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269 A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to :
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O avoid high manifold pressure settings with low RPM
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O avoid high RPM setting with high manifold pressure
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O always use a rich mixture with high PRM settings
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O avoid use of rich mixture for a long time
Question 19
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270 What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine?
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O adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges
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O place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding
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O test each brake and the parking brake
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O check the fuel indications
Question 20
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271 Should it become necessary to handprop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot:
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O be at the controls in the cockpit
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O call //contact// before touching the propeller
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O be in the cocpit and call out all commands
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O call for help a trained engineer
Question 21
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272 Which V-speed represents maneuvering speed ?
Question 22
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273 If an altimeter setting is not available before flight, to which altitude should the pilot adjust the altimeter?
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O the elevation of the departure area
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O the elevation of the nearest airport corrected to mean sea level
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O pressure altitude corrected for non standard temperature
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O MSL
Question 23
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274 Prior to take off, the altimeter should be set to which altitude or altimeter setting?
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O the current local altimeter setting, if available, or the departure airport elevation
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O the corrected density altitude of the departure airport
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O the corrected pressure altitude for the departure airport
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O MSL
Question 24
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275 If the pitot tube and outside static vents become clogged, which instruments would be affected?
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O the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and vertical speed indicator
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O the altimeter, attitude indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator
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O the altimeter and the airspeed indicator
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O the altimeter, airspeed indicator, and turn-and-slip indicator
Question 25
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276 Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged?
Question 26
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277 Which instrument(s) will become inoperative if the static vents become clogged?
Question 27
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278 (Refer to Fig. 1) Altimeter 1 indicates :
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O 10,500 feet
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O 500 feet
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O 1,500 feet
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O 15,000 feet
Question 28
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279 (Refer to Fig. 1) Altimeter 2 indicates :
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O 14,500 feet
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O 1,500 feet
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O 4,500 feet
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O 15,400 feet
Question 29
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280 (Refer to Fig. 1) Altimeter 3 indicates :
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O 9,500 feet
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O 10,950 feet
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O 15,940 feet
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O 14,950 feet
Question 30
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281 (Refer to Fig.1) Which altimeter(s) indicate(s) more than 10,000 feet?
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O 1 and 2 only
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O 1,2 and 3
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O 1 only
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O 2 only
Question 31
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282 What is true altitude?
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above mean sea level
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface
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O the height above the standard datum plane
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above the clouds
Question 32
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283 What is absolute altitude?
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface
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O the altitude read directly from the altimeter
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O the height above the standard datum plane
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above mean sea level
Question 33
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284 What is density altitude?
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O the pressure altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature
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O the height above the standard datum plane
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O the altitude read directly from the altimeter
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above the surface
Question 34
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285 What is pressure altitude?
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O the altitude indicated when the barometric pressure scale is set to 1013.25 hPa
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O the indicated altitude corrected for position and installation error
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O the indicated altitude corrected for nonstandard temperature and pressure
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O the vertical distance of the aircraft above mean sea level
Question 35
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286 Under what conditions is indicated altitude the same as the true altitude?
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O when at sea level under standard conditions
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O if the altimeter has no mechanical error
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O when at 18,000 feet MSL with the altimeter set at 1013.25 hPa
Question 36
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287 if it is necessary to set altimeter from 1010 to 1033 hPa, what change occurs?
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O 700-feet increase in indicated altitude
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O 70-feet increase in indicated altitude
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O 70-feet increase in density altitude
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O 700-feet increase in density altitude
Question 37
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288 The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument(s)?
Question 38
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289 As altitude increases, the indicated airspeed at which a given airplane stalls in particular configuration will:
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O remain the same regardless of altitude
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O decrease as the true airspeed decreases
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O decrease as the true airspeed increases
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O increase as the true speed decreases
Question 39
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290 What does the red line on an airspeed indicator represent? (Fig.2)
Question 40
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291 (Refer to Fig.2) What is the full flap operating range for the airplane?
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O 60 to 100 MPH
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O 60 to 208 MPH
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O 65 to 165 MPH
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O 60 to 165 MPH
Question 41
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292 (Refer to Fig.2) What is the caution range for the airplane?
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O 165 to 208 MPH
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O 0 to 60 MPH
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O 100 to 165 MPH
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O 100 to 208 MPH
Question 42
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293 (Refer toFig.2) What is the maximum speed in which the airplane can be operated in smooth air?
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O 208 MPH
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O 100 MPH
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O 165 MPH
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O 225 MPH
Question 43
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294 (Refer to Fig.2) Which colour identifies the never-exceeded speed?
Question 44
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295 (Refer to Fig.2) Which colour identifies the power-off stalling speed in a specified configuration?
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O lower limit of the green arc
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O upper limit of the green arc
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O upper limit of the white arc
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O lower limit of the yellow arc
Question 45
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296 (Refer to Fig.2) What is the maximum flaps-extended speed?
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O 100 MPH
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O 65 MPH
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O 165 MPH
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O 208 MPH
Question 46
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297 (Refer to Fig.2) Which colour identifies the normal flap operating range?
Question 47
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298 The (Refer to Fig.2) What is the maximum structural cruising speed?
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O 165 MPH
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O 100 MPH
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O 208 MPH
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O 240 MPH
Question 48
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299 What is an important airspeed limitation that is not colour coded on airspeed indicator?
Question 49
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300 A turn coordinator provides an indication of the:
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O movement of the aircraft about the yaw and roll axes
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O angle of bank up not exceeding 300
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O attitude of the aircraft with reference to the longitudinal axis
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O angle of bank up not exceeding 600
Question 50
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301 To receive accurate indications during flight from a heading indicator, the instrument must be:
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O periodically realigned with magnetic compass as the gyro precesses
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O set prior to flight on a known heading
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O calibrated on a compass rose at regular intervals
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O clear from dust