Tc Ppl Written Exam: General Knowledge Questions With Correct Answers

Incorrect grade of fuel, overheating, too lean of mixture {Ans: What can cause detonation in an engine?}No {Ans: Should carb heat be used while taxiing or taking off?}Airspeed corrected for compressibility factor. {Ans: What is EAS?}Maximum maneuvering speed {Ans: Va}Normal operating limit speed {Ans: Vno}Causes the mixture to become richer, resulting in a slightly ruff running engine. {Ans: What does the application of carburetor heat do to an aeroplane's mixture?}They are passageways built into the wing. At high angles of attack. The air flows through the slot and over the wing to smooth out eddies. {Ans: What are slots?}Always start the aircraft with carb heat in the cold position. {Ans: How should an aircraft be started if it has a carb heat option?}Lift acts in the direction of low pressure {Ans: How does an airplane acheive lift?}Drop in RPM or manifold pressure. {Ans: What is a carburetor icing indication?}From high to low, look out below. {Ans: What is the altimeter pressure error?}Loss of power. {Ans: Will carburetor heat indicator an increase in power or loss of power?}Aeroplane will restore to original position. {Ans: Positive stability}All parts of