ATG

1. How would you go about to changing the fuel to air ratio with an increase in
density altitude?

A Apply carb heat slightly.

B Slowly open the throttle till the peak RPM;
C Slowly lean the mixture till the peak RPM and take note of the peak value
when the RPM reduces, enrich the mixture back to the peak and enrich
further by about 1 cm

2. If the oil pressure gauge indications fluctuate over a wide range from zero to
normal operating pressure, the most likely cause is a:

A Faulty electrical system;

B Low oil supply;
C Failed engine driven pump

3. Normal piston engines are designed to run on fuels with a specific anti knock
capability, however when the need arises:

A A fuel with a lower anti knock rating may be used for limited periods
B A fuel with a higher anti knock rating may be used for limited periods
C None of the above statements are correct as permanant damge will
always result

4. Accelerating the magneto momentarily to generate high voltage at very low

RPM is the function of the:

A Left Magneto;
B Right Magneto;
C Impulse Coupling

5. When checking the oil level you notice it is below the stated minimum, what
are the implications:

A The engine would run normally but the brakes would not work;
B The engine could overheat or stop operating;
C The engine would be difficult to start

6. When wanting to refuel at an airfield you discover that the fuel available is not
the octane you require, you may:

A Request the octane from another airfield and cancel the flight until it
arrives
B Refuel with a lower octane;
C Refuel with the next higher octane

7. Warning of an electrical overload would be given by:

A Low amps
B High amps
C No amp indication

8. With an increase in altitude:

A Air density reduces;

B A/C fuel consumption increases
C A/C performance increases.

9. Three seconds after turning the electric fuel pump off, you experience a
significant drop in the fuel pressure. You would:

A Ignore it since it is normal to have a low fuel pressure at high power

settings;
B Turn the electric fuel pump back on since the mechanical fuel pump might
be defective and land ASAP;
C Carefully monitor the fuel pressure and continue the flight, boosting the
fuel pressure as necessary with the electric fuel pump.

10. Flying on warm, humid days, below clouds you can expect:

A Turbulence and rain;

B Possible carb icing.
C Severe aircraft ice;

11. What control do you have in the aircraft to directly change the fuel to air
ratio?

A Mixture;
B Throttle;
C Carb heat.

12. Why is it important to check that the earthing wire for the magnetos is not
broken

A To ensure that the magnetos will stop producing a spark when isolated;
B To ensure that the magnetos can be switched on by electrical current;
C To ensure that you can isolate the electrical system in case of electrical
fire.
13. On an aircraft landing gear, an under inflated tyre will:

A Suffer rapid tyre wear

B Wear at the crown
C Wear at the shoulders

14. Regarding vertical speed indicators, it is true to say that:

A a lag of 6-9 seconds is required to stabilize pressure within the instrument

B Level flight attitude is attained when the instrument indicates zero
C the instrument does not automatically compensate for temperature
changes

15. An excessively rich mixture at high altitudes will:

A Foul the spark plugs

B Increase power available at the altitude
C Overheat the engine

16. When setting QNH on the altimeter before start-up, the altimeter should
indicate:

A Flight Level;
B Altitude
C Airfield Elevation

17. The engine is cooled by:

A The engine oil, ram air flow around the engine fins
B Ram air from the front of the engine only;
C Water circulating around the engine similar to a car engine;

18. An alternator is:

A An AC generator
B A battery
C Charged continously by the battery

19. With reference to the airspeed indicator Vno is found;

A Lower end of the white arc;

B Higher end of the green arc.
C Higher end of the white arc;

20. The viscosity of lubricating oil is greatly affected by:

A Volatility
B Pressure
C Temperature.

21. Which instruments would be affected if the static vents were blocked?

A ASI, VSI and Altimeter.

B ASI, Altimeter and DI;
C DI and AH

22. The type of wing designed with no in/external struts is called

A Girder
B Semi monocoque
C Monocoque

23. Which of the following statements are correct:

A A fuel with a lower octane will cause backfiring.

B A fuel with a higher octane will cause pre-ignition
C A fuel with a lower octane will cause detonation;

24. If the oil pressure gauge indications fluctuate over a wide range from zero to
normal operating pressure, the most likely cause is a:

A Faulty electrical system;

B Low oil supply;
C Failed engine driven pump.

25. How would you go about to changing the fuel to air ratio with an increase in
density altitude?

A Apply carb heat slightly.

B Slowly open the throttle till the peak RPM
C Slowly lean the mixture till the peak RPM and take note of the peak value
when the RPM reduces, enrich the mixture back to the peak and enrich
further by about 1 cm;

26. A Fuse / Circuit breaker:

A Can be replaced/reset on the ground only
B May be replaced/reset manually after the fault has been rectified
C Is self resetting after the fault has been rectified

27. Why do we not check carburettor heat operation whilst on unprepared

surfaces:

A Both of the above.

B The air is warmer therefore less dense;
C Unfiltered air is routed into the carburettor;

28. You are on a cross country flight in the southern hemisphere and your gyro
suction pump fails ,the indicator is indicating zero, what instruments are affected?

A Turn co-ordinator.
B A/H,DI and Turn co-ordinator;
C A/H and DI;

29. Why is it important to check that the earthing wire for the magnetos is not
broken:

A To ensure that the magnetos will stop producing a spark when isolated;
B To ensure that the magnetos can be switched on by electrical current;
C To ensure that you can isolate the electrical system in case of electrical
fire.

30. What could MOST likely indicate carburettor icing?

A Visual signs of ice on the aircraft;

B Bumpy and unbalanced flight
C Rough running engine and loss in RPM;

31. What could be the cause if the oil pressure gauge shows no rise in oil
pressure:

A All instruments are broken;

B Insufficient power to supply all the electrical devices.
C Oil pump failure, an oil leak leading to insufficient oil, blocked oil supply or
an inoperative oil pressure gauge;

32. When altitude is increased, the mixture:

A Should be leaned, because the air is more dense and the fuel to air ratio
should be kept constant.
B Should be enriched, because the air is less dense and the fuel to air ratio
should be kept at approximately 1:15 respectively;
C Should be leaned, because the air is less dense and the fuel to air ratio
should be kept at approximately 1:15 respectivel

33. Fuel tank vents must be open:

A To allow proper air pressure in the tanks to maintain a steady fuel flow
B To allow fumes to escape, eliminating the chance of the tank exploding
C To allow excess fuel to drain overboard when the fuel expands due to heat

34. When comparing IAS for take-off from high elevation airports with IAS for
take off from lower elevation airports, the correct IAS to use is

A the same at all airport elevations

B higher at elevations above 5000 ft
C 1.3 times greater at altitude than recommended speed for sea level take
off

35. Three seconds after turning the electric fuel pump off, you experience a
significant drop in the fuel pressure. You would:

A Turn the electric fuel pump back on since the mechanical fuel pump might
be defective and land ASAP;
B Ignore it since it is normal to have a low fuel pressure at high power
settings;
C Carefully monitor the fuel pressure and continue the flight, boosting the
fuel pressure as necessary with the electric fuel pump.

36. The viscosity of lubricating oil is greatly affected by:

A Volatility;
B Pressure;
C Temperature.

37. The engine is cooled by:

A The engine oil, ram air flow around the engine fins.
B Ram air from the front of the engine only;
C Water circulating around the engine similar to a car engine;

38. You are flying in the general flying area and you experience a slow increase
in the oil temperature or a gradual decrease in the oil pressure, what should your
actions be

A Monitor the situation and continue the exercise;

B Reduce power and return directly to the airfield.
C Return to the airfield as fast as possible;

39. An excessively rich mixture at high altitudes will:

A Foul the spark plugs

B Increase power available at the altitude
C Overheat the engine