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2024 FAA General Written Test/591Questions and answers
Which government agency regulates policy regarding workplace safety in
aviation facilities? - -OSHA
- What sound level becomes dangerous and requires the use of hearing
protection? - -100db
- A person should approach or leave a helicopter in the pilots field of vision
whenever the engine is running in order to avoid
-the main rotor
-the tail rotor
-blowing dust or debris - -The tail rotor
- which of the following conditions are required for fire?
-Heat, oxygen, fuel
-Heat, friction, carbon dioxide
-Fuel, combustion, heat - -Heat, oxygen, fuel
- A class B fire involves?
-Petroleum
-Electrical
-Wood, paper - -Petroleum
- Which is the best for extinguishing a carburetor or intake fire?
-Dry chemical
-A fine water mist
-Carbon dioxide - -Carbon Dioxide
- Never use co2 type fire extinguishers on burning metal because?
-toxic fumes
-can cause explosive conditions in the metal
-is generally ineffective - -explosive conditions
- The principle drawback of Halon 104, 1001, and 1202 type fire
extinguishers is that they:
-must be stored in high pressure cylinders
-are extremely toxic
-are ineffective against electrical fires - -extremely toxic
- What class of fire involves the combustion of metallic material such as
Magnesium? - -Class D
, - A fire extinguisher marked with a white C in a blue circle is best suited for -
-electrical fires
- which statements are true regarding the tiedown of aircraft?
1.Manila (hemp) rope has a tendency to stretch when it gets wet.
2.Nylon or Dacron rope is preferred to manila rope.
3. The aircraft should be headed down wind in order to minimize wing lift.
4.Leave the nose wheel or tail wheel unlocked - -Nylon or Dacron rope is
preferred to manila rope
- When tying down an aircraft outside, whenever possible it should be
positioned with the
-nose into the wind
-tail into the wind
-anticipated upwind aileron into the wind and positioned downwards - -nose
into the wind
- When tying down a seaplane in strong winds, the practice of flooding the
floats
-is acceptable
-is unacceptable
-should only be done on the anticipated upwind float - -is acceptable
- If a radial engine has been shut down for more than 30 minutes, the
propeller should be rotated through at least to resolutions to
-check for leaks
-check for hydraulic lock
-prime the engine - -check for hydraulic lock
- The priming of a fuel injected horizontally opposed engine is accomplished
by placing the fuel lever in the
-IDLE-CUTOFF position
-AUTO-RICH position
-FULL-RICH position - -IDLE-CUTOFF
- When starting and ground operating an aircrafts engine, the aircraft should
be positioned to head into the wind primarily
-to aid in engine cooling
-to help cancel out engine torque effect
-achieving maximum airflow into the induction system - -to aid in engine
cooling
- How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float-type carburetor, cleared of
excessive fuel?
-crank engine, mixture idle cutoff, ignition off, throttle wide open
,-turn off fuel and ignition, discontinue starting attempt until fuel has been
cleared
-crank engine, mixture idle cutoff, ignition on, throttle wide open - -crank
engine, mixture idle cutoff, ignition OFF, throttle wide open
- Generally, when an induction fire occurs during starting of a reciprocating
engine the first course of action should be
-direct carbon dioxide into the air intake
-continue cranking
-close the throttle - -continue cranking
- When approaching the front of an idling jet engine, the hazard area
extends forward of the engine
-10 feet
-15 feet
-25 feet - -25 feet
- When starting a turbofan engine with the aircrafts onboard APU at what
minimum rpm should the APU be turning in order to successfully start the
engine?
-75% max rpm
-100% max rpm
-any rpm equal to or greater than the engines self-sustain speed - -any rpm
equal to or greater than the engines self-sustain speed
- During starting of a turbojet engine powerplant using a compressed air
starter, a hot start occurrence was recorded. what happened?
-pneumatic starter disengaged too early
-the powerplant was preheated before starting
-the fuel/air mixture was excessively rich - -The fuel air mixture was
excessively rich
- An overly rich mixture when starting a turbine engine will cause a - -hot
start
- Which of the following is a typical cause of a hung start on a turbofan
engine?
-malfunction in ignition system
-starter cutting off too soon
-excessively rich mixture - -starter cutting off too soon
- during starting of a turbine engine using a compressed air starter, a hung
start occurred. select the proper procedure:
-Advance the power lever to increase rpm
-re-engage the starter
-Shut down the engine - -Shut the engine down
, - The most important condition to be monitored during start after fuel flow
begins in a turbine engine is the
-RPM
-EGT, TIT, or ITT
-oil pressure - -EGT, TIT, or ITT
- Which statement(s) below reflect(s) the typical requirement(s) when
towing some aircraft?
-Discharge all hydraulic pressure
-tailwheel aircraft should be towed backwards
-if the aircraft has a steerable nose wheel, the torque-link lock should be set
to full swivel - -Torque-link locks should be set to full swivel
- When towing a large aircraft, when crossing a runway or taxiway,
-a person should be in the cockpit to watch for obstructions
-persons should be stationed at the nose, each wingtip, and the empennage
-a person should be in the cockpit to operate the brakes - -a person should
be on the cockpit to operate the brakes
- When taxing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing red light from the control
tower means - -move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately
- When taxing or towing an aircraft, a flashing white light from the control
tower means - -return to your starting point
- When taxing or towing an aircraft, an alternating red and green light from
the control tower means - -OK to proceed but exercise extreme caution
- When refilling an aircraft with nitrogen, the system you are typically
servicing is
-landing gear
-engine boost pumps
-cabin climate control systems - -landing gear
- What is a typical use for a ground support air cart - -starting engines
- What effect, if any, will AvGas mixed with jet fuel have on a turbine
engine? - -The tetraethyl lead in the gasoline forms deposits on the turbine
blades
- Federal Specification "BB-0-925A Grade A" refers to the acceptability of - -
Aviators breathing oxygen
- What color fuel would you expect to find in a modern single engine piston
powered airplane - -Blue
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