Aircraft system

Question 1

max weight of c172

Answer 1

1043kg for mtow, landing and ramp weight

Question 2

the max number of adult persons on board

Answer 2

4

Question 3

the max baggage weight

Answer 3

Area 1: 54.5kg

Area 2: 22.68kg

Question 4

Weight limitations of each category

Answer 4

utility 907kg

normal 1043kg

Question 5

The correct grade of fuel

and approved alternate fuel

Answer 5

100LL Avgas

100/130 avgas

Question 6

is carburetors of fuel injection system

Answer 6

carburettor

Question 7

Tank selection for take off, landing and cruise

Answer 7

For take off and landings: tanks must be set to both

In cruise left or right can be used

when conducting prolonged slipping or skidding ensure fuel tanks are set to both

Question 8

The correct grade of oil

Answer 8

Before 50 hourly: Mil - L 6082

after 50 but before 100: Mil - L 22851

Question 9

Min and max oil quantity before flight

Answer 9

min 4

max 6

total= 7

Question 10

maximum minimum and normal oil pressures

Answer 10

Min 25psi

normal 60-90psi

Max 100psi

Question 11

what is the make and model of the engine

Answer 11

Avco lychee 0-320-h2ad

Question 12

what is the power output and number of cylinders

Answer 12

160bhp

2700rpm

4 cylinders

Question 13

max continuous power

Answer 13

2700rpm

Question 14

What type of undercarriage system

Answer 14

Fixed tricycle with steerable nose wheeel

turn 30 degrees

Question 15

Which control surfaces can be trimmed

Answer 15

Elevator

some c172 have rudder trim

Question 16

describe the flap actuating system

Answer 16

single slot type ( fowler flap)

Question 17

Describe the flap indicating system

Answer 17

Slotted position indicator with levels to move from 10-40 degrees

Question 18

flap operating range

Answer 18

0-40 or 0-30 depending on c172

Question 19

what is the wing span of the areoplane

Answer 19

11m or 36ft

Question 20

what systems are hydraulically operated

Answer 20

Brakes

Question 21

why procedures are followed when a hydraulic system failure is suspected

Answer 21

Pump the brakes to get as much pressure as possible

Question 22

what are the sources of electrical power

Answer 22

28v direct current system powered by a 60 amp alternator

Question 23

What is the Dc system voltage

Answer 23

28V

Question 24

Can external power be used

Answer 24

Ground power unit can be used aslong as the avionics power is off.

plug in via lower left cowling plate.

Question 25

battery and external power locations

Answer 25

Left side of firewall lower left side cowling plate

Question 26

how can the battery supply emergency power

Answer 26

1 hour because the 28v system is a 14A battery and 14 Amps is used in an hour

Question 27

Following alternator failure in flight which non essential electric services should be switched off

Answer 27

All

Question 28

If a stall warning is fitted, is it electrical or mechanical

Answer 28

Mechanical pneumatic type

Question 29

how is the cockpit ventilated

Answer 29

Pulling cabin air knob and air vents

Question 30

how is the cockpit heated

Answer 30

cabin heating knob. heat exchange heats clean air pipes

Question 31

does the aircraft have a heater

Answer 31

no

Question 32

pressurization system

Answer 32

N/A

Question 33

Location of elt

Answer 33

Switch: right side of cockpit device at back right of baggage section

Question 34

first aid kit

Answer 34

baggage area seat pocket

Question 35

Where are the pitot heads, static vents and any water drain points

Answer 35

Pitot: left side of the wing Drain: Behind the pitot Static system: located left side of cowling near cockpit door

Question 36

is there a pitot heat system

Answer 36

yes

Question 37

Is there an alternate static source fitted if so 1. where is this located 2.what is the purpose of this system 3. if used, what effect does it have on pressure instruments

Answer 37

1. adjacent to the throttle 2. if static port is blocked alternate static can be used 3. cabin pressure varies lower speeds = higher degree of inaccuracy

Question 38

which flight instruments operate electrically

Answer 38

Turn coordinator

Question 39

which flight instruments are gyroscopically operated

Answer 39

artificial horizon, directional indicator, turn coordinator

Question 40

Which instruments are operated by vacuum

Answer 40

artificial horizon, directional indicator.

Question 41

why do we want carb heat in CFM check

Answer 41

This is because there is no longer any power running to the engine meaning the heat exchange won’t be heating so we use carb heat to use the heat we do have before the heat exchange goes cold