PPL Exam 3 Questions and Answers Already Passed
what documents must be on board the aircraft before operation? where are the normally
located? - Answers A-airworthiness cert.R-registration cert.R-radio station license if operating
outside of USO-operating limitations--AFM/POHW-weight and balance data-compass deviation
card-external data plate/serial number
who is responsible for determining whether an aircraft is safe for flight? - Answers you are
must the engine and aircraft logbooks be carried on board the aircraft? - Answers no since if
you crash you will lose all the paperwork of it recent work
locate the last annual inspection in the aircraft logbooks and determine when the next
inspection is due ? - Answers
if the engine logbook does not reflect a current annual inspection but the aircraft logbook does,
is the aircraft legal for operations ? - Answers no you can not since one of them is not up to date
which could cause you to get in trouble.
When is 100 hour inspection required? - Answers 100 hour inspections are compliance
requirements under FAR's (Federal Aviation regulations) 91.409 to ensure the safety and
airworthiness of an aircraft.
if the aircraft has a transponder, locate its last inspection in the logbook. when is its next
inspection due ? - Answers
if an airplane is equipped with a transponder and the aircraft logbook indicated the inspection
has expired, can the transponder still be used? - Answers no you cannot use it since it has
expired errors could accrue.
describe the items that you can use to determine the operating limitations of the aircraft -
Answers marking and placards or flight manual
where can you find the aircrafts empty weight and moment ? what is the empty weight and
moment for your airplane ? - Answers
what is the minimum grade of fuel required for operation of your airplane? what color is the fuel ?
- Answers 100ll blue or 100 green
if the specified grade of fuel is not available, should you use a lower or higher than normal grade?
why ? - Answers if you use lower it would destructive detonation which is why we use higher
what is the total fuel capacity of the aircraft ? how much fuel is unusable ? - Answers 43 gallons
capacity unusable is 3 gallons
where is the fuel selector located? what is the correct procedure for switching fuel tanks, if
appropriate ? - Answers in the middle between the pilot and co pilot. switch to one tank, ignore
, the sputtering, glide for 60 (very long) seconds, then switch to the other tank and hope the vapor
has cleared and the engine restarts
what is the purpose if an auxiliary electric fuel pump? when should you use it ? - Answers this
supplies fuel to the engine while starting or in the case of failure of an engine driven pump ( take
off/ landing/ maneuvering )
what is the purpose of the fuel tank quick drains? - Answers it helps any water and debris get
out of the tanks.
what is the purpose of the fuel tank vent - Answers it allows for atmospheric pressure and
temperature change. allows air back into the tank when sumping. if there was no vent it would
become a vacuum and compress
when should you check the fuel tanks for fuel contamination ? - Answers you do it every time
you do your preflight to check for water and dirt and can see what color is the fuel
what are some are ways to reduce the possibility of fuel contaminations ? - Answers regularly
sumping. making sure you're using the right fuel. top off tanks at the end of the day to avoid
excess moisture.
what is the electrical system voltage when the alternator is running ? what is the battery voltage?
- Answers 28 volt alternator. 24 volt primary and emergency battery.
does your airplane have a generator or an alternator? does it produce alternating current ( AC) or
direct current (DG) ? - Answers alternator that produces alternating current. this alternating
current is caused by a spinning magnet an it gets changed to a direct current that the plane
uses.
what are the basic advantages of an alternator over a generator ? - Answers alternators are
lighter , cheaper and can provide useful charge at idle speed.
what is the purpose of the voltage regulator? - Answers maintains 28 volts(alternator). and turns
off at 32 volts.
how do you detect alternator or generator failure? - Answers equipment failed immediately. batt
amps would be negative
why is an ammeter or load meter installed in the airplane, and what does each indicated? -
Answers the ammeter measures current in a circuit + or - . load meters show load places on the
generating capacity of the electrical system
is the electrical system protected by a circuit breakers or fuses? - Answers circuit breakers are
primarely. electricity is sent through a coil/ wire and if more than normal electricity goes through
ill get hot and pops out a circuit. dont hold fuses it creats a lot of heat and may start fire. only
pop it back in once/
what documents must be on board the aircraft before operation? where are the normally
located? - Answers A-airworthiness cert.R-registration cert.R-radio station license if operating
outside of USO-operating limitations--AFM/POHW-weight and balance data-compass deviation
card-external data plate/serial number
who is responsible for determining whether an aircraft is safe for flight? - Answers you are
must the engine and aircraft logbooks be carried on board the aircraft? - Answers no since if
you crash you will lose all the paperwork of it recent work
locate the last annual inspection in the aircraft logbooks and determine when the next
inspection is due ? - Answers
if the engine logbook does not reflect a current annual inspection but the aircraft logbook does,
is the aircraft legal for operations ? - Answers no you can not since one of them is not up to date
which could cause you to get in trouble.
When is 100 hour inspection required? - Answers 100 hour inspections are compliance
requirements under FAR's (Federal Aviation regulations) 91.409 to ensure the safety and
airworthiness of an aircraft.
if the aircraft has a transponder, locate its last inspection in the logbook. when is its next
inspection due ? - Answers
if an airplane is equipped with a transponder and the aircraft logbook indicated the inspection
has expired, can the transponder still be used? - Answers no you cannot use it since it has
expired errors could accrue.
describe the items that you can use to determine the operating limitations of the aircraft -
Answers marking and placards or flight manual
where can you find the aircrafts empty weight and moment ? what is the empty weight and
moment for your airplane ? - Answers
what is the minimum grade of fuel required for operation of your airplane? what color is the fuel ?
- Answers 100ll blue or 100 green
if the specified grade of fuel is not available, should you use a lower or higher than normal grade?
why ? - Answers if you use lower it would destructive detonation which is why we use higher
what is the total fuel capacity of the aircraft ? how much fuel is unusable ? - Answers 43 gallons
capacity unusable is 3 gallons
where is the fuel selector located? what is the correct procedure for switching fuel tanks, if
appropriate ? - Answers in the middle between the pilot and co pilot. switch to one tank, ignore
, the sputtering, glide for 60 (very long) seconds, then switch to the other tank and hope the vapor
has cleared and the engine restarts
what is the purpose if an auxiliary electric fuel pump? when should you use it ? - Answers this
supplies fuel to the engine while starting or in the case of failure of an engine driven pump ( take
off/ landing/ maneuvering )
what is the purpose of the fuel tank quick drains? - Answers it helps any water and debris get
out of the tanks.
what is the purpose of the fuel tank vent - Answers it allows for atmospheric pressure and
temperature change. allows air back into the tank when sumping. if there was no vent it would
become a vacuum and compress
when should you check the fuel tanks for fuel contamination ? - Answers you do it every time
you do your preflight to check for water and dirt and can see what color is the fuel
what are some are ways to reduce the possibility of fuel contaminations ? - Answers regularly
sumping. making sure you're using the right fuel. top off tanks at the end of the day to avoid
excess moisture.
what is the electrical system voltage when the alternator is running ? what is the battery voltage?
- Answers 28 volt alternator. 24 volt primary and emergency battery.
does your airplane have a generator or an alternator? does it produce alternating current ( AC) or
direct current (DG) ? - Answers alternator that produces alternating current. this alternating
current is caused by a spinning magnet an it gets changed to a direct current that the plane
uses.
what are the basic advantages of an alternator over a generator ? - Answers alternators are
lighter , cheaper and can provide useful charge at idle speed.
what is the purpose of the voltage regulator? - Answers maintains 28 volts(alternator). and turns
off at 32 volts.
how do you detect alternator or generator failure? - Answers equipment failed immediately. batt
amps would be negative
why is an ammeter or load meter installed in the airplane, and what does each indicated? -
Answers the ammeter measures current in a circuit + or - . load meters show load places on the
generating capacity of the electrical system
is the electrical system protected by a circuit breakers or fuses? - Answers circuit breakers are
primarely. electricity is sent through a coil/ wire and if more than normal electricity goes through
ill get hot and pops out a circuit. dont hold fuses it creats a lot of heat and may start fire. only
pop it back in once/
