Aircraft Systems
Aircraft Systems
This doesn't include the questions from the last half of the chapter (helicopters, lighter-than-air, gliders, etc)
This doesn't include the questions from the last half of the chapter (helicopters, lighter-than-air, gliders, etc)
Should it become necessary to handprop an airplane engine, it is extremely important that a competent pilot
What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine?
What is one purpose for using reciprocating engines?
One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for
An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation, you would
If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition switch becomes disconnected, the most noticeable result will be that the engine
One purpose of the dual ignition system on a two-cycle engine is to provide for
An electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs in a magneto equipped aircraft during flight. In this situation you would
Concerning the advantages of an aircraft generator or alternator, select the true statement.
The operating principle of float-type carburetors is based on the
The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is to
While cruising at 9,500 ft. MSL, the fuel/air mixture is properly adjusted. What will occur if a descent to 4,500 ft. MSL is made without readjusting the mixture?
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?
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
The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting
Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as
Carburetor icing can occur with an OAT as high as
Applying carburetor heat will
What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied?
Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to
With regard to carburetor ice, float-type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be
Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?
On aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?
If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause
Detonation may occur at high-power settings when
Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark plug ignition is known as
What type fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?
Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will
To properly purge water from the fuel sustem of an aircraft equipped with fuel tank sumps and a fuel strainer quick drain, it is necessary to drain fuel from the
During preflight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by
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
Excessively high engine temperatures will
Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will
If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with
What would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating ranges?
For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on
Which is true regarding preheating an aircraft during cold weather operations?
An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by
What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?
What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?
The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to
How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller?
What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?
A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller is to
In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single-engine airplane?
The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the
When does P-factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left?
During the preflight inspection who is responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?
How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?