Aircraft General Knowldge

Question 1

An airplane said to be inherently stable will:

a. be difficult to stall
b. require less effort to control
c. not spin

Answer 1

b. require less effort to control

Question 2

When activated, an emergency locator (ELT) transmits on;

a. 118.0 and 118.8 MHz
b. 121.5 and 243.0 MHz
c. 123.0 and 119.0 MHz

Answer 2

b. 121.5 and 243.0 MHz

Question 3

When must the battery in an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) be replaced (or recharged if the battery is rechargeable):

a. after one-half the battery’s useful life
b. during each annual and 100-hour inspection
c. every 24 calendar months

Answer 3

a. after one-half the battery’s useful life

Question 4

When may an Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) be tested;

a. any time
b. at 15 and 45 minutes past the hour
c. during the first 5 minutes after the hour

Answer 4

c. during the first 5 minutes after the hour

Question 5

Which procedure is recommended to ensure that the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) has not been activated:

a. turn off the aircraft ELT after landing
b. ask the airport tower if they are receiving an ELT signal
c. monitor 121.5 MHz before engine shutdown

Answer 5

c. monitor 121.5 MHz before engine shutdown

Question 6

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

a. the throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine RPM
b. the throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold Pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle.
c. the throttle controls engine RPM as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output

Answer 6

c. the throttle controls engine RPM as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates the power output.