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ASA FAA Aircraft Systems

Question 1 of 51

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Should it be necessary to handprop an airplane, it is extremely important that a competent pilot

Select one of the following:

  • Call "contact" before touching the propeller.

  • Be at the controls in the cockpit.

  • Be in the cockpit and call out the commands.

Explanation

Question 2 of 51

1

What should be the first action after starting an aircraft engine.

Select one of the following:

  • Adjust for proper RPM and check for desired indications on the engine gauges.

  • Place the magneto or ignition switch momentarily in the OFF position to check for proper grounding.

  • Test each brake and the parking brake.

Explanation

Question 3 of 51

1

What is the one purpose for using reciprocating engines.

Select one of the following:

  • Heat is distributed better.

  • To preserve cylinder head duration and maintain lower temperatures.

  • They are relatively simple and inexpensive to operate.

Explanation

Question 4 of 51

1

One purpose of the dual ignition system on an aircraft engine is to provide for

Select one of the following:

  • Improved engine performance

  • uniform heat distribution

  • balance cylinder head pressure

Explanation

Question 5 of 51

1

An electrical system failure (battery an alternator) occurs during flight. In this situation you would

Select one of the following:

  • Experience avionics equipment failure

  • Probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, aircraft lighting system, and avionics equipment

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 6 of 51

1

If the ground wire between the magneto and the ignition ignition switch becomes disconnected, the most notable result will be that the engine

Select one of the following:

  • Will run very rough.

  • Cannot be started with the switch in the ON position.

  • Cannot be shut down by turning the switch to the OFF position.

Explanation

Question 7 of 51

1

One purpose of the dual ignition system on a two cycle engine is to provide for

Select one of the following:

  • System redundancy in the ignition system

  • Uniform heat distribution

  • Balance cylinder head pressure

Explanation

Question 8 of 51

1

Electrical system failure (battery and alternator) occurs in a magneto equipped aircraft during flight. In this situation, you would

Select one of the following:

  • 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.

  • Probably experience failure of the engine ignition system, fuel gauges, aircraft lighting system, and avionics equipment.

  • Experience avionics equipment failure.

Explanation

Question 9 of 51

1

Concerning the advantages of an aircraft generator or alternator, select the true statement.

Select one of the following:

  • A generator always provides more electrical current than an alternator.

  • An alternator provides more electrical power at lower engine RPM than a generator.

  • 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.

Explanation

Question 10 of 51

1

The operating principle of flow type carburetors is based on the

Select one of the following:

  • Automatic metering of air at the venturi as the aircraft games altitude

  • Difference in air pressure at the venturi throat and the air inlet

  • Increase in air velocity in the throat of a venturi causing an increase in air pressure

Explanation

Question 11 of 51

1

The basic purpose of adjusting the fuel/air mixture at altitude is too

Select one of the following:

  • Decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for increased air density

  • Decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for decreased air density

  • Increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for a decrease in pressure and density of the air.

Explanation

Question 12 of 51

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • The fuel/air mixture may become excessively lean.

  • 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.

  • Excessively rich mixture will create higher cylinder head temperatures and may cause detonation.

Explanation

Question 13 of 51

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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?

Select one of the following:

  • Check the results obtained with a leaner setting of the mixture.

  • Taxi back to the flight line for a maintenance check.

  • Reduce manifold pressure to control the detonation.

Explanation

Question 14 of 51

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • A drop in oil temperature and cylinder head temperature

  • Engine roughness

  • Loss of RPM

Explanation

Question 15 of 51

1

The presence of carburetor ice in an aircraft equipped with a fixed pitch propeller can be verified by applying carburetor heat and noting

Select one of the following:

  • And increase in rpm and then a gradual decrease in rpm

  • Decrease in rpm and then a constant rpm indication

  • A decrease in rpm and then a gradual increase in rpm

Explanation

Question 16 of 51

1

Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?

Select one of the following:

  • Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of less than 50%

  • Temperature between 32 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit and low humidity

  • Temperature between 20 degrees and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity

Explanation

Question 17 of 51

1

The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air pressure is as

Select one of the following:

  • Highest 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is high

  • High is 95 degrees Fahrenheit and there is visible moisture

  • Low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is high

Explanation

Question 18 of 51

1

Applying carburetor heat will

Select one of the following:

  • Result in more air going through the carburetor.

  • Enrich the fuel/air mixture

  • Not affect the fuel/air mixture.

Explanation

Question 19 of 51

1

What change occurs in the fuel/air mixture when carburetor heat is applied?

Select one of the following:

  • A decrease in rpm results from the lean mixture.

  • The fuel/air mixture becomes richer.

  • The fuel/air mixture becomes leaner period

Explanation

Question 20 of 51

1

Generally speaking, the use of carburetor heat tends to

Select one of the following:

  • Decrease engine performance

  • Increase engine performance

  • Have no effect on engine performance

Explanation

Question 21 of 51

1

With regard to carburetor ice, float - type carburetor systems in comparison to fuel injection systems are generally considered to be

Select one of the following:

  • More susceptible to icing.

  • Equally susceptible to icing.

  • Susceptible to icing only when visible moisture is present.

Explanation

Question 22 of 51

1

Which condition is most favorable to the development of carburetor icing?

Select one of the following:

  • Any temperature below freezing and a relative humidity of 50%.

  • Temperature between 32 degrees and 50 degrees Fahrenheit and low humidity.

  • Temperature between 20 degrees and 70 degrees Fahrenheit and high humidity.

Explanation

Question 23 of 51

1

On an aircraft equipped with fuel pumps, when is the auxiliary electric driven pump used?

Select one of the following:

  • All the time to a the engine driven fuel pump.

  • In the event engine-driven fuel pump fails.

  • Constantly except in starting the engine.

Explanation

Question 24 of 51

1

If the grade of fuel used in an aircraft engine is lower than specified for the engine, it will most likely cause

Select one of the following:

  • A mixture of fuel and air that is not uniform in all cylinders.

  • Lower cylinder head temperature.

  • Detonation.

Explanation

Question 25 of 51

1

Detonation may occur at high power settings when

Select one of the following:

  • The fuel mixture ignites instantaneously instead of burning progressively and evenly

  • An excessively rich fuel mixture causes an explosive gain in power

  • The fuel mixture is ignited too early by hot carbon deposits in the cylinder

Explanation

Question 26 of 51

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Detonation occurs in a reciprocating aircraft engine when

Select one of the following:

  • The spark plugs are fouled or shorted out or the wiring is defective.

  • Hot spots in the combustion chamber ignite the fuel/air mixture in advance of normal ignition.

  • The unburned charged in the cylinders explodes instead of burning normally.

Explanation

Question 27 of 51

1

The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is known as

Select one of the following:

  • Combustion

  • Pre ignition

  • Detonation

Explanation

Question 28 of 51

1

What type of fuel can be substituted for an aircraft if the recommended octane is not available?

Select one of the following:

  • The next higher octane aviation gas.

  • The next lower octane aviation gas.

  • Unleaded automotive gas of the same octane rating.

Explanation

Question 29 of 51

1

Filling the fuel tanks after the last flight of the day is considered a good operating procedure because this will

Select one of the following:

  • Force any existing water to the top of the tank away from the fuel lines to the engine.

  • Prevent expansion of the fuel by eliminating air space in the tank.

  • Prevent moisture condensation by eliminating air space in the tank.

Explanation

Question 30 of 51

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • Fuel strainer drain.

  • Lowest point in the fuel system.

  • Fuel strainer drain and the fuel tank sump.

Explanation

Question 31 of 51

1

During pre flight in cold weather, crankcase breather lines should receive special attention because they are susceptible to being clogged by

Select one of the following:

  • Congealed oil from the crankcase.

  • Moisture from the outside air which has frozen.

  • Ice from crankcase vapors that have condensed and subsequently frozen.

Explanation

Question 32 of 51

1

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

Select one of the following:

  • Lean the mixture

  • Lower them know slightly to increase airspeed

  • Apply carburetor heat

Explanation

Question 33 of 51

1

Excessively high engine temperatures will

Select one of the following:

  • Cause damage to heat-conducting hoses and warping on the cylinder cooling fins.

  • Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.

  • Not appreciably affect an aircraft engine.

Explanation

Question 34 of 51

1

Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will

Select one of the following:

  • Increase fuel consumption and may increase power due to the increased heat.

  • Result in damage to heat conducting hoses and warping of cylinder cooling fans.

  • Cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, and possible permanent internal engine damage.

Explanation

Question 35 of 51

1

If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot had been operating with

Select one of the following:

  • Mixture set too rich.

  • Higher than normal oil pressure.

  • Too much power and with the mixture set too lean.

Explanation

Question 36 of 51

1

Which would most likely cause the cylinder head temperature and engine oil temperature gauges to exceed their normal operating range is?

Select one of the following:

  • Using fuel that has a lower than specified fuel rating.

  • Using fuel that has a higher than specified fuel rating.

  • Operating with higher than normal oil pressure.

Explanation

Question 37 of 51

1

For internal cooling, reciprocating aircraft engines are especially dependent on

Select one of the following:

  • A properly functioning thermostat

  • Air flowing over the exhaust manifold.

  • The circulation of lubricating oil.

Explanation

Question 38 of 51

1

Which is true regarding preheating an aircraft during cold weather operations?

Select one of the following:

  • The cabin area as well as the engine should be preheated.

  • The cabin area should not be preheated with portable heaters.

  • Hot air should be blown directly at the engine through the air intakes.

Explanation

Question 39 of 51

1

An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by

Select one of the following:

  • The oil level being too low.

  • Operating with a too high viscosity oil.

  • Operating with an excessively rich mixture.

Explanation

Question 40 of 51

1

What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during the climb?

Select one of the following:

  • Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.

  • Reduce climb speed and increase rpm.

  • Increase climb speed and increase rpm

Explanation

Question 41 of 51

1

What is one procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?

Select one of the following:

  • enrich in the fuel mixture.

  • Increase the RPM.

  • Reduce the air speed.

Explanation

Question 42 of 51

1

The most important rule to remember in the event of a power failure after becoming airborne is to

Select one of the following:

  • Immediately establish the proper gliding attitude and airspeed.

  • Quickly check the fuel supply for possible fuel exhaustion.

  • Determine the wind direction to plan for the forced landing.

Explanation

Question 43 of 51

1

How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller?

Select one of the following:

  • The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine rpm.

  • The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle.

  • The throttle controls engine rpm as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output.

Explanation

Question 44 of 51

1

What is the advantage of a constant speed propeller?

Select one of the following:

  • Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed.

  • Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.

  • Provides a smoother operation with stable rpm and eliminate vibrations.

Explanation

Question 45 of 51

1

A precaution for the operation of an engine equipped with a constant speed propeller is to

Select one of the following:

  • Avoid high rpm settings with high manifold pressure.

  • Avoid high manifold pressure settings with low rpm.

  • Always use a rich mixture with a high rpm settings.

Explanation

Question 46 of 51

1

In what flight condition is torque effect the greatest in a single engine airplane?

Select one of the following:

  • Low air speed, high power, high angle of attack.

  • Low air speed, low power, low angle of attack

  • High airspeed, high power, high angle of attack.

Explanation

Question 47 of 51

1

The left turning tendency of an airplane caused by P-factor is the result of the

Select one of the following:

  • Clockwise rotation of the engine and the propeller turning the airplane counterclockwise.

  • Propeller blade descending on the right, producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left

  • Gyroscopic forces applied to the rotating propeller blades acting 90 degrees in advance of the point the force was applied.

Explanation

Question 48 of 51

1

When does P factor cause the airplane to yaw to the left

Select one of the following:

  • When at low angles of attack.

  • When at high angles of attack.

  • When at higher airspeeds.

Explanation

Question 49 of 51

1

During the pre flight inspection who was responsible for determining the aircraft is safe for flight?

Select one of the following:

  • Pilot in command.

  • The owner or operator.

  • The certified mechanic who performed the annual inspection.

Explanation

Question 50 of 51

1

How should an aircraft preflight inspection be accomplished for the first flight of the day?

Select one of the following:

  • Quick walk around with a check of gas and oil.

  • Thorough and systematic means recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Any sequence as determined by the pilot in command.

Explanation

Question 51 of 51

1

Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in airworthy condition?

Select one of the following:

  • Pilot in command.

  • Owner or operator.

  • Mechanic.

Explanation

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