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AGK EXAM PREP 2
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152 The valve that allows oil to by-pass a blocked engine oil cooler is:
- AO pressure activated.
- BO temperature activated.
- CO manually activated.
253 For every two crankshaft rotations in a piston engine, the camshaft rotates:
- AO once, because the camshaft operates at half engine speed.
- BO twice, because the camshaft operates at twice engine speed.
- CO :our times, because the Camshaft operates at twice engine speed.
354 Elemental to one complete Otto Cycle is that each piston moves:
- AO up twice and down twice.
- BO up once and down once.
- CO up four times and down four time.
455 The compression ratio of a piston engine is defined as the ratio of:
- AO cylinder volume with the piston at bottom dead centre (BOG) to cylinder volume with the piston at top dead centre (TOG).
- BO total cylinder volume to the volume remaining above the piston when it is at top dead centre.
- CO the cylinder volume when the :piston is at bottom dead centre to the total cylinder volume.
556 At sea level, the power developed by a four-stroke piston engine:
- AO increases along with RPM.
- BO increases proportional to RPM to about 60% throttle setting, then decreases.
- CO increases proportional to RPM to about 60% throttle setting, then remains constant.
657 Information transmitted to the cockpit mounted engine oil temperature gauge is provided by a temperature sensor located :
- AO after passing through the oil cooler but before reaching the hot sections of the engine
- BO upstream of the oil cooler
- CO within the hot sections of the engine.
758 Detonation of the Fuel/Air mixture in a piston Engine is usually associated with :
- AO weak mixtures and high cylinder head temperatures
- BO a designed interrupted ignition sequence during start up when backfiring occurs
- CO rich mixtures and low cylinder head temperatures
859 Pre-ignition, a phenomenon that disrupts the smooth running of a four stroke piston engine, can be caused by :
- AO a hot spot in the combustion chamber causing premature ignition of the fuel/air mixture.
- BO an uncontrolled explosion of the fuel/air mixture.
- CO slow burning of a rich mixture in a hot engine.
960 A propeller blade that is twisted along its length :
- AO ensures an optimum angle of attack throughout the blade length.
- BO reduces drag at the propeller tips, thereby reducing torque
- CO prevents aerodynamic interference with the engine cowling.
1061 During acceleration at a constant power setting in an aircraft with a fixed pitch propeller , the engine RPM will :
- AO increase
- BO remain unchanged
- CO decrease
1162 With regard to a single engined A/C on take off, the torque reaction generated by its propeller turning clockwise (viewed from the rear) will tend to cause :
- AO roll , left wing down
- BO roll , right wing down.
- CO tail to rise.
1263 When a magneto is selected OFF, the switch located in the primary circuit :
- AO is closed and the circuit is earthed
- BO is opened, breaking circuit continuity
- CO is opened and the circuit is earthed
1364
A magneto that inadvertently becomes disconnected from its ignition switch will:- AO cause the engine to continue running when the other magneto's ignition switch is earthed.
- BO cause a dead cut when the other magneto is switched off.
- CO cause the failure of one plug in each cylinder.
1465 Spark plugs receive their high tension supply from:
- AO a magneto, independent of the A/C electrical system.
- BO the alternator.
- CO a magneto supplied from the A/C electrical system.
1566 If, on a single engined aircraft, the only alternator or generator fails during flight:
- AO the electrical loads should be reduced to a minimum and a landing made as soon as safely practicable.
- BO the master switch should be turned off and the flight continued without electrical power.
- CO the flight may continue normally as the battery will cope with any electrical load.
1667 Operating an aircraft knowing that It has a flat battery:
- AO is not recommended, as the alternator may not fully charge the battery during normal operations.
- BO is normal practice, because the alternator will charge the battery during flight.
- CO is a normal practice, as the battery is not required _during normal operations.
1768 A fuse that blows during flight:
- AO may be replaced once only, by one of the same value.
- BO may be replaced in the air by a fuse that has a current rating not more than 40% greater than the original fuse, to ensure that it will not blow again.
- CO should not be replaced until after landing.
1869 A 100 amp/hour battery will, in theory , supply 20 amps for up to:
- AO 5 hours.
- BO 4 hours.
- CO 3 hours.
1970 The purpose of a cockpit mounted compass deviation card is to:
- AO display the difference between the compass headings and actual magnetic headings.
- BO show the difference between the aircraft magnetic track and true north.
- CO correct the compass headings for ferrous items that may be added to or removed from the A/C.
2071 Two 12 volt 40 ampere-hour capacity batteries connected in series would result in a total capacity of:
- AO 40 ampere-hours at 24 volts.
- BO 80 ampere-hours at 12 volts.
- CO 20 ampere-hours at 24 volts.
2172 If a static vent became blocked at cruise level, how would this affect the barometric instruments during a subsequent descent ?
- AO Altimeter : remain static ASI : over-read
- BO Altimeter : remain static ASI : under-read
- CO Altimeter : under read ASI : over-read
2273 A DI may be aligned with the magnetic compass by :
- AO using the caging knob to rotate the DI azimuth card when the wings are level.
- BO using the caging knob to rotate the DI azimuth card when turning onto a heading.
- CO housing the caging knob which will automatically align the azimuth DI card with the magnetic compass.
2374 Which of the following employ either an air or electrically driven gyro?1 -Radio Magnetic Indicator
2- Horizon Indicator
3- Turn Co-ordinator
4- Rate of Turn Indicator
5-Vertical Speed Indicator
6- Heading Indicator- AO 1,2,3,4 and 6
- BO 1 ,2,3 ,5 and 6
- CO 2,3,4,5 and 6
2475 The function of an engine driven vacuum pump is to create sufficient airflow:
- AO onto the gyro rotor to drive it
- BO through a helical impulse impeller which drives the gyros.
- CO across a turbine that, in turn drives the gyros.
2576 The gyro of a heading indicator continuously precesses during flight operations and should be regularly realigned with the magnetic compass:
- AO when the wings are level in level unaccelerated flight or when the wings are level during an unaccelerated climb.
- BO when the wings are level during accelerated flight or slowing down.
- CO when the wings are level with all non essential electrical loads switched off.
2677 A DI or heading indicator is susceptible to apparent drift which is a function of:
- AO Earth rotation about its own axis.
- BO Internal friction
- CO Rotor speed Instability
2778 If an unpressurised aircraft is fitted with an alternate static source that is within the cockpit, when compared to the outside static source the alternate static pressure will be:
- AO less.
- BO greater.
- CO the same.
2879 Tyre Creep may be monitored by :
- AO alignment marks painted on and across the tyre wall and wheel flange
- BO two diametrically opposed yellow arrows painted on the tyre side wall
- CO stretch marks on the tyre wall and possible tyre deflation.
2980 The operation of a mechanically steered nose wheel is normally accomplished by:
- AO push-pull control rods and/or cables operated by the rudder pedals.
- BO the use of differential braking technique.
- CO cables connected to the aileron control wheel.
3081 Carbon monoxide gas is highly toxic. Should a leak occur in the exhaust/air heat exchanger allowing carbon monoxide to enter the aircraft cabin:
.- AO it cannot be detected because it is both odourless and colourless.
- BO it may be identified because of its grey colour.
- CO it may be identified by its strong smell
3182 Toxic carbon monoxide fumes that may enter a cockpit in the event of a heat exchanger malfunction:
- AO are not easily detected by either smell or sight ,as they are normally both odourless and colourless
- BO may be identified by their strong pungent smell.
- CO may be identified by their smoke-like appearance.
3283 Water based fire extinguishers are most effective when extinguishing burning:
- AO paper and furnishing fabrics.
- BO electrical equipment and acids.
- CO fossil fuels and oils.
3384 The safest extinguisher to use on a wheel assembly fire is:
- AO dry powder.
- BO carbon dioxide (CO2).
- CO water based CTC.
3485 The use of take-off flap will result in:
- AO a shorter take-off run.
- BO greater acceleration.
- CO icreased rate of climb to transition altitude.
3586 If the appropriate manual or check list is not available to deal with an engine fire during flight, you should:
- AO close the throttle, turn the fuel off and close the cabin air intake.
- BO make a May Day call, slip the aircraft to keep the fumes away from the cabin, then attempt to put the fire out using the cabin fire extinguisher.
- CO close the throttle, switch off the ignition, then set up for a forced landing.
3687 Take-off Safety Speed may be defined as a target air speed that provides a safe speed margin in excess of the stalling speed where the margin is never less than:
- AO 20% of the stall speed.
- BO 15% of the stall speed.
- CO 43% of the stall speed.
3788 The recommended practice in respect of life jackets for flight in light aircraft over extensive areas of water is that they should be :
- AO worn un inflated
- BO stowed under individual seats.
- CO worn inflated at all times.
3889 The type of gas that is stored in a small cylinder attached to a life jacket and used to inflate the life jacket is :
- AO carbon dioxide.
- BO air.
- CO helium
3990 A Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) in any category:
.- AO expires on the date stated on the Certificate of Airworthiness document.
- BO remains valid at all times if the aeroplane is continually maintained in accordance with the approved Schedule of Maintenance and British Civil Airworthiness Requirements (BCARs)
- CO will only expire if the aircraft is removed from the British Register.
4091 A VSI is a rate instrument that senses …..X…. pressure which it then converts to a rate of change of …Y… pressure, to indicate …..Z…. speed.
- AO X : static Y : static Z : vertical
- BO X : pitot Y : pitot Z : vertical
- CO - X : total Y : pitot Z : vectorial
4192 Minor aircraft maintenance which a private pilot is legally permitted to carry out:
- AO must be entered in a log book and certified by the pilot concerned.
- BO is not required to be recorded.
- CO must be entered in a log book and certified by a licensed engineer.
4293 Aircraft maintenance carried out that does not concur with the maintenance schedule quoted on the Certificate of Airworthiness (C of A) will:
- AO invalidate the C of A until the required maintenance is completed.
- BO not affect the validity of the C of A.
- CO require the C of A to be renewed after the required maintenance has been completed and before the aeroplane is flown again.
4394 The function of a flying control stop is to:
- AO inhibit excessive deflection of the flying control surface by the pilot
- BO inhibit excessive control surface movement and prevent damage during gusty conditions.
- CO constrain the control column to its design limits so as not to overstress the airframe during normal operations.
4495 Wheel spats that have become heavily contaminated with soil and grass:
- AO must be removed, cleaned and freed of all contamination and re-fitted before the next flight.
- BO must be discarded before the next flight.
- CO are designed to be cleared by wheel rotation.
4596 High cylinder head temperatures can be reduced by :
- AO enriching the fuel/ air mixture to reduce combustion chamber temperature.
- BO closing the cowl flaps which will increase the cooling airflow over the engine.
- CO reducing power and airspeed.
4697 What should your immediate action be If during the cruise, you noticed excessive oil streaks over the engine cowl or any other engine oil system related problem?
- AO Land as soon as possible as the engine could fail due to oil loss
- BO Continue to your destination at reduced power provided the engine oil quantity indicated full before departure.
- CO Make a Pan call and land at the nearest available aerodrome.
4798 All aircraft have prescribed positive and negative 'G' load limits which form part of the Certificate of
Airworthiness. If it is suspected that the positive 'G' load limit has been exceeded if only for a short period and by a small amount:- AO primary structural damage or failure could have occurred and the aircraft must not be flown again until inspected by a qualified engineer.
- BO the aircraft commander should carry out a walk round inspection on landing and if satisfied with the structural integrity of the aircraft, take no further action
- CO no action is necessary as the maximum certificated loading limits are by design 20% below the value of structural failure.
4899 An aircraft piston engine designed with a dry sump lubricating system:
- AO employs a scavenge pump that returns the oil from the sump to a storage tank.
- BO employs a pressure pump that tops up the oil in the sump from the storage tank.
- CO does not employ a storage tank.
49100 A wet sump engine:
- AO stores all of the oil in a sump which usually forms part of the crank case.
- BO employs a scavenge pump that returns some of the oil from the sump to a storage tank.
- CO employs a small storage tan~ as it is a legal requirement for a reserve oil quantity to be carried.
50101 An aircraft certificated in the normal or utility category will have both positive and negative load factor limits that are ………..an aircraft certificated in the aerobatic category.
- AO less than
- BO greater than
- CO the same as
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