Aircraft Systems

What happens with the RPMs when the pilot turns on the carburetor heat (and don’t have ice)?

The RPM drops because the air entering the engine is less dense

The RPM increases because the air entering the engine is more dense "enrichens"

The RPM will not change since there is no ice

If you turn off the master switch while flying, the engine will quit.

False

True

If your aircraft’s gross weight increases, your maneuvering speed (Va):

Decreases

Increases

The engine oil system performs several important functions. One of them is to provide a seal between the cylinder walls and piston rings.

True

False

Two airplanes take off at the same time from a runway. The planes are the same weight, with the same CG position. One climbs at Vx, the other at Vy. Which one will reach 1000′ in the least amount of time?

Vx

Vy

What is an advantage of a circuit breaker over a fuse?

A circuit breaker does not need to be replaced when it trips. A fuse does

A fuse does not need to be replaced when it trips. A circuit breaker does

No difference in functionality, however, a circuit breaker has greater reliability

What is the difference between an alternator and a generator?

An alternator produces AC power and is more capable of producing power at low RPMs. A generator produces either DC or AC power.

An alternator produces DC power and is more capable of producing power at high RPMs. A generator produces either DC or AC power.

An alternator produces AC power and is more capable of producing power at high RPMs. A generator produces either DC or AC power.

An alternator is commonly use in small piston aircraft and a generator is use in large turbine airplanes

Which electrical component on a Cessna 172 is completely isolated from the regular electrical system?

Magnetos

GPS

Radios

Starter

In a Cessna 172, with the master switch off, the flaps will work properly

False

True

What’s the fastest speed you can extend your flaps?

Vfe

Va

Vne

Vno

Trivia

Private Pilot

Participants 574

Pablo Carpio Sanchez May 23, 2020

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1. Question

What happens with the RPMs when the pilot turns on the carburetor heat (and don’t have ice)?

2. Question

If you turn off the master switch while flying, the engine will quit.

3. Question

If your aircraft’s gross weight increases, your maneuvering speed (Va):

4. Question

The engine oil system performs several important functions. One of them is to provide a seal between the cylinder walls and piston rings.

5. Question

Two airplanes take off at the same time from a runway. The planes are the same weight, with the same CG position. One climbs at Vx, the other at Vy. Which one will reach 1000′ in the least amount of time?

6. Question

What is an advantage of a circuit breaker over a fuse?

7. Question

What is the difference between an alternator and a generator?

8. Question

Which electrical component on a Cessna 172 is completely isolated from the regular electrical system?

9. Question

In a Cessna 172, with the master switch off, the flaps will work properly

10. Question

What’s the fastest speed you can extend your flaps?