A commercial operator plans to ferry a large,
four-engine, reciprocating-engine-powered
airplane from one facility to another to repair an
inoperative engine. Which is an operational
requirement for the three-engine flight? Weather conditions at the
takeoff and destination
airports must be VFR. The gross weight at
takeoff may not exceed 75
percent of the maximum
certificated gross weight. The computed takeoff
distance to reach V1 must
not exceed 70 percent of
the effective runway
length. A definition of the term "viscous hydroplanning"
is where a film of moisture covers
the painted or rubbercoated
portion of the
runway. the airplane rides on
standing water. the tires of the airplane are
actually riding on a mixture
of steam and melted
rubber. An outside air pressure decreases, thrust
output will decrease due to higher
density altitude. remain the same since
compression of inlet air
will compensate for any
decrease in air pressure. increase due to greater
efficiency of jet aircraft in
thin air. At what minimum speed (rounded off) could
dynamic hydroplaning occur on main tires
having a pressure of 121 psi? 96 knots. 90 knots. 110 knots. At what minimum speed will dynamic
hydroplaning begin if a tire has an air pressure
of 70 psi? 75 knots. 85 knots. 80 knots. At what speed, with reference to L/Dmax, does
maximum range for a jet airplane occur? A speed greater than that
for L/Dmax. A speed equal to that for
L/Dmax. A speed less than that for
L/Dmax. Compared to dynamic hydroplaning, at what
speed does viscous hydroplaning occur when
landing on a smooth, wet runway? At a lower speed than
dynamic hydroplaning. At approximately 2.0 times
the speed that dynamic
hydroplaning occurs. At the same speed as
dynamic hydroplaning. Equivalent shaft horsepower (ESHP) of a turboprop
engine is a measure of shaft horsepower and jet
thrust turbine inlet temperature. propeller thrust only. For which of these aircraft is the "clearway" for
a particular runway considered in computing
takeoff weight limitations? Turbine-engine-powered
transport airplanes
certificated after
September 30, 1958. Those passenger-carrying
transport aircraft
certificated between
August 26, 1957 and
August 30, 1959. U.S. certified air carrier
airplanes certificated after
August 29, 1959. How can turbulent air cause an increase in
stalling speed of an airfoil? An abrupt change in
relative wind. A decrease in angle of
attack. Sudden decrease in load
factor. How should reverse thrust propellers be used
during landing for maximum effectiveness in
stopping? Use maximum reverse
power as soon as possible
after touchdown. Gradually increase
reverse power to
maximum as rollout speed
decreases. Select reverse-pitch after
landing and use idle power
setting of the engines. How should thrust reversers be applied to
reduce landing distance for turbojet aircraft? Immediately after ground
contact. Immediately prior to
touchdown. After applying maximum
wheel braking. If an engine failure occurs at an altitude above
single-engine ceiling, what airspeed should be
maintained? VYSE. VMC. VXSE. If severe turbulence is encountered, which
procedure is recommended? Maintain a constant
attitude. Maintain a constant
altitude. Maintain constant
airspeed and altitude. Maximum range performance of a turbojet
aircraft is obtained by which procedure as
aircraft weight reduces? Increasing altitude or
decreasing speed. Increasing speed or
altitude. Increasing speed or
decreasing altitude. Minimum specific fuel consumption of the turboprop
engine is normally available in which
altitude range? 25,000 feet to the
tropopause. 10,000 feet to 25,000 feet The tropopause to 45,000
feet. The most important restriction to the operation
of turbojet or turboprop engines is limiting exhaust gas
temperature. limiting compressor speed. limiting torque. Under normal operating conditions, which
combination of MAP and RPM produce the
most severe wear, fatigue, and damage to high
performance reciprocating engines? High RPM and low MAP. Low RPM and high MAP. High RPM and high MAP. Under what condition is Vmc the highest? CG is at the most
rearward allowable
position. Gross weight is at the
maximum allowable value. CG is at the most forward
allowable position. Under what condition is Vmc the highest ? CG is at the most
rearward allowable
position. Gross weight is at the
maximum allowable value. CG is at the most forward
allowable position. Under which condition during the landing roll
are the main wheel brakes at maximum
effectiveness? When wing lift has been
reduced. At high groundspeeds. When the wheels are
locked and skidding. What action is appropriate when encountering
the first ripple of reported clear air turbulence
(CAT)? Adjust airspeed to that
recommended for rough
air. Extend gear to provide
more drag and increase
stability. Extend flaps to decrease
wing loading. What characterizes a transient compressor
stall? Intermittent "bang", as
backfires and flow
reversals take place. Sudden loss of thrust
accompanied by a loud
whine. Loud, steady roar
accompanied by heavy
shuddering. What effect does an uphill runway slope have
upon takeoff performance? Increases takeoff
distance. Decreases takeoff speed. Decreases takeoff
distance. What effect does high relative humidity have
upon the maximum power output of modern
aircraft engines? Higher than at low
elevation. Lower than at low
elevation. The same as at low
elevation. What effect will an increase in altitude have
upon the available equivalent shaft horsepower
(ESHP) of a turboprop engine? Lower air density and
engine mass flow will
cause a decrease in
power. Higher propeller efficiency
will cause an increase in
usable power (ESHP) and
thrust. Power will remain the
same but propeller
efficiency will decrease. What effect would a change in ambient
temperature of air density have on gas-turbineengine
performance? As temperature increases,
thrust decreases. As temperature increases,
thrust increases. As air density decreases,
thrust increases. What effect, if any, does high ambient
temperature have upon the thrust output of a
turbine engine? Thrust will be reduced due
to the decrease in air
density. Reduces hydroplaning
potential if heavy braking
is applied. Reduces hydroplaning
potential if heavy braking
is applied. What effective runway length is required for a
turbojet-powered airplane at the destination
airport if the runways are forecast to be wet or
slippery at the ETA? 115 percent of the runway
length required for a dry
runway. 70 percent of the actual
runway available, from a
height of 50 feet over the
threshold. 115 percent of the runway
length required for a wet
runway. What indicates that a compressor stall has
developed and become steady? Strong vibrations and loud
roar. Occasional loud "bang"
and low reversal. Completes loss of power
with severe reduction in
airspeed. What is an area identified by the term
"stopway"? An area designated for
use in decelerating an
aborted takeoff. An area, at least the same
width as the runway,
capable of supporting an
airplane during a normal
takeoff. An area, not as wide as
the runway, capable of
supporting an airplane
during a normal takeoff. What is controlled by the waste gas of a turbocharged
reciprocating engine? Exhaust gas discharge. Supercharger gear ratio. Throttle opening. What is the best method of speed reduction if
hydroplaning is experienced on landing? Apply aerodynamic
braking to the fullest
advantage. Apply full main wheel
braking only. Apply nosewheel and main
wheel braking alternately
and abruptly. What is the best method of speed reduction if
hydroplaning is experienced on landing? Apply aerodynamic
braking to the fullest
advantage. Apply nosewheel and main
wheel braking alternately
and abruptly. Apply full main wheel
braking only. What is the correct symbol for minimum unstick
speed? Vmu. Vmd. Vfc. What is the name of a plane beyond the end of
a runway which does not contain obstructions
and can be considered when calculating takeoff
performance of turbine-powered aircraft? Clearway. Stopway. Obstruction clearance
plane. What is the resulting performance loss when
one engine on a twin-engine airplane fails? Reduction of climb by 50
percent or more. Reduction of all
performance by 50
percent. Reduction of cruise
airspeed by 50 percent. What performance is characteristic of flight at
maximum L/D in a propeller-driven airplane? Maximum range and
distance glide. Best angle of climb. Maximum endurance. What should a pilot do to maintain "best range"
airplane performance when a tailwind is
encountered? Decrease speed. Increase speed. Maintain speed. When a turbine-engine-powered airplane is to
be ferried to another base for repair of an
inoperative engine, which operational
requirement must be observed? Only the required flight
crewmembers may be on
board the airplane. The existing and forecast
weather for departure, en
route, and approach must
be VFR. No passengers except
authorized maintenance
personnel may be carried. Where is the critical altitude of a supercharged
reciprocating engine? The highest altitude at
which a desired manifold
pressure can be obtained. Highest altitude where the
mixture can be leaned to
best power ratio. The altitude at which
maximum allowable BMEP
can be obtained. Which condition has the effect of reducing
critical engine failure speed? Slush on the runway or
inoperative antiskid. Low gross weight. High density altitude. Which condition reduces the required runway
for takeoff? Increased headwind
component. Lower-than-standard air
density. Higher-than-recommended
airspeed before rotation. Which is correct symbol for the stalling speed or
the minimum steady flight speed at which the
airplane is controllable? Vs. Vso. Vs1. Which is the correct symbol for design cruising
speed? Vc. Vs. Vma. Which is the correct symbol for the minimum
steady-flight speed or stalling speed in the
landing configuration? Vso. Vs. Vs1. Which is the definition of V2 speed? Takeoff safety speed. Takeoff decision speed. Minimum takeoff speed. Which maximum range factor decreases as
weight decreases? Airspeed. Altitude. Angle of attack. Which operational requirement must be
observed by a commercial operator when
ferrying a large, three-engine, turbojet-powered
airplane from one facility to another to repair an
inoperative engine? No passengers may be
carried. The existing and forecast
weather for departure, en
route, and approach must
be VFR. The computed takeoff
distance to reach V1 must
not exceed 70 percent of
the effective runway
length. Which operational requirement must be
observed when ferrying a large, turbine-enginepowered
airplane when one of its engines is
inoperative? The weather conditions at
takeoff and destination
must be VFR. Weather conditions must
exceed the basic VFR
minimums for the entire
route, including takeoff
and landing. The flight cannot be
conducted between official
sunset and sunrise. Which performance factor decreases as
airplane gross weight increases, for a given
runway? Critical engine failure
speed. Rotation speed. Accelerate-stop distance. Which place in the turbojet engine is subjected
to the highest temperature? Turbine inlet. Fuel spray nozzles. Compressor discharge. Which procedure produces the minimum fuel
consumption for a given leg of the cruise flight? Increase speed for a
headwind. Increase speed for a
tailwind. Increase altitude for a
headwind, decrease
altitude for a tailwind. Which term describes the hydroplanning which
occurs when an airplane's tire is effectively held
off a smooth runway surface by steam
generated by friction? Reverted rubber
hydroplanning. Dynamic hydroplanning. Viscous hydroplaning. Which type of compressor stall has the greatest
potential for severe engine damage? Steady, continuous flow
reversal stall. Intermittent "backfire" stall. Transient "backfire" stall. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 138.5 X 97.6 inches? Floor load
limit - 235 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 219 lb Tiedown
devices - 71 lb 21,769.9 pounds. 21,840.9 pounds. 22,059.9 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 143 X 125.2 inches? Floor load
limit - 209 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 197 lb Tiedown
devices - 66 lb 25,721.9 pounds. 25,787.9 pounds. 25,984.9 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 24.6 X 68.7 inches? Floor load
limit - 85 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 44 lb Tiedown
devices - 29 lb 924.5 pounds. 968.6 pounds. 953.6 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 33.5 X 48.5 inches? Floor load
limit - 76 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 44 lb Tiedown
devices - 27 lb 786.5 pounds. 857.4 pounds. 830.4 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 34.6 X 46.4 inches? Floor load
limit - 88 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 41 lb Tiedown
devices - 26 lb 914.1 pounds. 940.1 pounds. 981.1 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 36 X 48 inches? Floor load limit :
169 lbs/sq ft Pallet weight: 47 Lbs Tiedown
devices: 33 Lbs 1,948.0 pounds. 1,995.0 pounds. 1,981.0 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 36.5 X 48.5 inches? Floor load
limit - 107 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 37 lb Tiedown
devices - 33 lb 1,245.3 pounds. 1,212.3 pounds. 1,295.3 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 36.5 X 48.5 inches? Floor load
limit - 112 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 45 lb Tiedown
devices - 29 lb 1,302.8 pounds. 1,331.8 pounds. 1,347.8 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 42.6 X 48.7 inches? Floor load
limit - 121 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 47 lb Tiedown
devices - 33 lb 1,663.2 pounds. 1,710.2 pounds. 1,696.2 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 76 X 74 inches? Floor load limit :
176 lbs/sq ft Pallet weight : 77 Lbs Tiedown
devices: 29 Lbs 6,767.8 pounds. 6,873.7 pounds. 6,796.8 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 81 X 83 inches? Floor load limit
180 lbs/sq ft Pallet weight 82 Lbs tiedown
devices : 31 Lbs 8,290.8 pounds. 8,321.8 pounds. 8,403.7 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 87.7 X 116.8 inches? Floor load
limit - 175 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 137 lbTiedown
devices - 49 lb 12,262.4 pounds. 12,448.4 pounds. 12,311.4 pounds. What is the minimum floor load limit that an
aircraft must have to carry the following pallet of
cargo? Pallet dimensions are 116.8 X 87.7
inches Pallet weight - 137 lbs. Tiedown devices -
49 lbs. Cargo weight - 12,262.4 lbs. 176 lbs/sq ft. 172 lbs/sq ft. 179 lbs/sq ft. What is the minimum floor load limit that an
aircraft must have to carry the following pallet of
cargo? Pallet dimensions are 37.5 X 35
inchesPallet weight - 34 lbs.Tiedown devices -
23 lbs. Cargo weight 1,255.4 lbs. 144 lbs/sq ft. 148 lbs/sq ft. 152 lbs/sq ft. What is the minimum floor load limit that an
aircraft must have to carry the following pallet of
cargo? Pallet dimensions are 39 X 37 inches
Pallet weight - 37 lbs. Tiedown devices - 21 lbs
Cargo weight - 1,094.3 lbs. 115 lbs/sq ft. 112 lbs/sq ft. 109 lbs/sq ft. What is the minimum floor load limit that an
aircraft must have to carry the following pallet of
cargo? Pallet dimensions are 48.5 X 33.5
inches Pallet weight - 44 lbs. Tiedown devices -
27 lbs. Cargo weight - 786.5 lbs. 76 lbs/sq ft. 79 lbs/sq ft. 73 lbs/sq ft. What is the minimum floor load limit that an
aircraft must have to carry the following pallet of
cargo? Pallet dimensions are 78.9 X 98.7
inches Pallet weight - 161 lbs. Tiedown devices -
54 lbs. Cargo weight - 9,681.5 lbs. 183 lbs/sq ft. 186 lbs/sq ft. 180 lbs/sq ft. What minimum floor load limit must an aircraft
have to carry the following pallet of cargo?
Pallet size is 78.9 wide and 98.7 long Pallet
weight - 161 lb Tiedown devices - 54 lb Cargo
weight - 9,681.5 lb 183 lbs/sq ft. 179 lbs/sq ft. 185 lbs/sq ft. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 33.5 X 48.5 B inches?Floor load
limit - 66 lb/sq ft
Pallet weight - 34 lb Tiedown devices - 29 lb 681.6 pounds 744.6 pounds. 663.0 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 24.6 X 68.7 inches? Floor load
limit - 79 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 43 lb Tiedown
devices - 27 lb 857.1 pounds. 884.1 pounds. 841.1 pounds. What is the minimum floor load limit that an
aircraft must have to carry the following pallet of
cargo? Pallet dimensions are 78.9 X 98.7
inches Pallet weight - 161 lbs. Tiedown devices -
54 lbs. Cargo weight - 9,681.5 lbs. 183 lbs/sq ft. 186 lbs/sq ft. 180 lbs/sq ft. Whe weight and CG of an aircraft used in air
taxi service must have been calculated from
those values established by actual weighing of
the aircraft within what period of time? Multiengine aircraft,
preceding 36 calendar
months. Multiengine and singleengine
aircraft, preceding
36 calendar months. Multiengine aircraft, last
36 calendar months;
single-engine, last 24
calendar months. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 33.5 X 48.5 inches? Floor load
limit - 66 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 34 lb Tiedown
devices - 29 lb 663.0 pounds. 681.6 pounds. 744.6 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 42.6 X 48.7 inches? Floor load
limit - 117 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 43 lb Tiedown
devices - 31 lb 1,611.6 pounds. 1,654.6 pounds. 1,601.6 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 96.1 X 133.3 inches? Floor load
limit - 249 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 347 lb Tiedown
devices - 134 lb 21,669.8 pounds. 21,803.8 pounds. 22,120.8 pounds. What is the maximum allowable weight that
may be carried on a pallet which has the
dimensions of 98.7 X 78.9 inches? Floor load
limit - 183 lb/sq ft Pallet weight - 161 lb Tiedown
devices - 54 lb 9,681.5 pounds. 9,735.5 pounds. 9,896.5 pounds.
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