P.T.L. Performance y Planificación de Vuelo

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?. The gross weight at takeoff may not exceed 75 percent of the maximum certificated gross weight. Weather conditions at the takeoff and destination airports must be VFR. 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. the airplane rides on standing water. a film of moisture covers the painted or rubbercoated portion of the runway. the tires of the airplane are actually riding on a mixture of steam and melted rubber.

An outside air pressure decreases, thrust output will. increase due to greater efficiency of jet aircraft in thin air. remain the same since compression of inlet air will compensate for any decrease in air pressure. decrease due to higher density altitude.

At what minimum speed (rounded off) could dynamic hydroplaning occur on main tires having a pressure of 121 psi?. 90 knots. 96 knots. 110 knots.

At what minimum speed will dynamic hydroplaning begin if a tire has an air pressure of 70 psi?. 85 knots. 80 knots. 75 knots.

At what speed, with reference to L/Dmax, does maximum range for a jet airplane occur?. A speed less than that for L/Dmax. A speed equal to that for L/Dmax. A speed greater than that for L/Dmax.

Compared to dynamic hydroplaning, at what speed does viscous hydroplaning occur when landing on a smooth, wet runway?. At approximately 2.0 times the speed that dynamic hydroplaning occurs. At a lower speed than dynamic hydroplaning. At the same speed as dynamic hydroplaning.

Equivalent shaft horsepower (ESHP) of a turboprop engine is a measure of. turbine inlet temperature. shaft horsepower and jet thrust. propeller thrust only.

For which of these aircraft is the "clearway" for a particular runway considered in computing takeoff weight limitations?. Those passenger-carrying transport aircraft certificated between August 26, 1957 and August 30, 1959. Turbine-engine-powered transport airplanes certificated after September 30, 1958. 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?. Gradually increase reverse power to maximum as rollout speed decreases. Use maximum reverse power as soon as possible after touchdown. 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?. VMC. VYSE. VXSE.

If severe turbulence is encountered, which procedure is recommended?. Maintain a constant altitude. Maintain a constant attitude. Maintain constant airspeed and altitude.

Maximum range performance of a turbojet aircraft is obtained by which procedure as aircraft weight reduces?. Increasing speed or altitude. Increasing altitude or decreasing speed. Increasing speed or decreasing altitude.

Minimum specific fuel consumption of the turboprop engine is normally available in which altitude range?. 10,000 feet to 25,000 feet. 25,000 feet to the tropopause. The tropopause to 45,000 feet.

The most important restriction to the operation of turbojet or turboprop engines is. limiting compressor speed. limiting exhaust gas temperature. 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?. Gross weight is at the maximum allowable value. CG is at the most rearward allowable position. 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)?. Extend flaps to decrease wing loading. Extend gear to provide more drag and increase stability. Adjust airspeed to that recommended for rough air.

What characterizes a transient compressor stall?. Loud, steady roar accompanied by heavy shuddering. Sudden loss of thrust accompanied by a loud whine. Intermittent "bang", as backfires and flow reversals take place.

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?. Neither turbojet nor reciprocating engines are affected. Reciprocating engines will experience a significant loss of BHP. Turbojet engines will experience a significant loss of thrust.

What effect does landing at high elevation airports have on groundspeed with comparable conditions relative to temperature, wind, and airplane weight?. 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 efficiencywill 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 air density decreases, thrust increases. As temperature increases, thrust increases. As temperature increases, thrust decreases.

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. Thrust will remain the same, but turbine temperature will be higher. Thrust will be higher because more heat energy is extracted from the hotter air.

What effect, if any, will landing at a higher-thanrecommended touchdown speed have on hydroplaning?. No effect on hydroplaning, but increases landing roll. Reduces hydroplaning potential if heavy braking is applied. Increases hydroplaning potential regardless of braking.

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?. 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 dry runway. 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, at least the same width as the runway, capable of supporting an airplane during a normal takeoff. An area designated for use in decelerating an aborted 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?. Supercharger gear ratio. Exhaust gas discharge. Throttle opening.

What is the best method of speed reduction if hydroplaning is experienced on landing?. Apply full main wheel braking only. Apply nosewheel and main wheel braking alternately and abruptly. Apply aerodynamic braking to the fullest advantage.

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 cruise airspeed by 50 percent. Reduction of climb by 50 percent or more. Reduction of all performance 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?. Increase speed. Maintain speed. Decrease 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?. Higher-than-recommended airspeed before rotation. Lower-than-standard air density. Increased headwind component.

Which is correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at which the airplane is controllable?. Vso. Vs. 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?. Vs. Vs1. Vso.

Which is the definition of V2 speed?. Takeoff decision speed. Takeoff safety speed. Minimum takeoff speed.

Which maximum range factor decreases as weight decreases?. Angle of attack. Altitude. Airspeed.

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?. The computed takeoff distance to reach V1 must not exceed 70 percent of the effective runway length. The existing and forecast weather for departure, en route, and approach must be VFR. No passengers may be carried.

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 operational requirement must be observed when ferrying an air carrier airplane when one of its three turbine engines is inoperative?. The weather conditions at takeoff and destination must be VFR. The flight cannot be conducted between official sunset and official sunrise. Weather conditions must exceed the basic VFR minimums for the entire route, including takeoff and landing.

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?. Compressor discharge. Fuel spray nozzles. Turbine inlet.

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?. Intermittent "backfire" stall. Transient "backfire" stall. Steady, continuous flow reversal 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. 21,840.9 pounds. 21,769.9 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. 25,984.9 pounds. 25,787.9 pounds. 25,721.9 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. 857.4 pounds. 830.4 pounds. 786.5 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. 1,295.3 pounds. 1,212.3 pounds. 1,245.3 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. 1,331.8 pounds. 1,302.8 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. 1,710.2 pounds. 1,663.2 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. 8,403.7 pounds. 8,321.8 pounds. 8,290.8 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. 172 lbs/sq ft. 176 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. 152 lbs/sq ft. 148 lbs/sq ft. 144 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. 79 lbs/sq ft. 76 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. 180 lbs/sq ft. 186 lbs/sq ft. 183 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. 185 lbs/sq ft. 179 lbs/sq ft. 183 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. 744.6 pounds. 681.6 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. 884.1 pounds. 857.1 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. 180 lbs/sq ft. 186 lbs/sq ft. 183 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. 744.6 pounds. 681.6 pounds. 663.0 poundsx.

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. 9,896.5 pounds. 9,735.5 pounds. 9,681.5 pounds.