Systems (PA-28-181) PPC Practice Test

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• Which instrument uses gyroscopic precession to indicate rate of roll and turn?
• Horizontally Opposed describes what aspect of the engine?
• What are the four cycles named in the piston engine sequence?
• What is the purpose of the master switch in the electrical system of the PA-28-181?
• What is the typical configuration of the PA-28-181 landing gear and what maintenance considerations apply?
• What are the typical fuel selector positions you will use in flight and what should you monitor when changing tanks?
• If a fuel pressure indicator warns of low pressure, what is the most likely implication?
• What is the purpose of the boost pump in the PA-28-181 fuel system?
• What will happen when the alternate static source is pulled?
• What system controls the primary flight controls?
• How does a standard Vertical Speed Indicator work?
• Where in the PA-28-181 POH would you find fuel grade requirements and limits?
• What is the typical engine response when carburetor heat is applied briefly due to icing signs?
• Which statement best describes the function of the servo regulator?
• Gascolator drain valve purpose and how is it used during preflight?
• Are magnetos connected to the airplane's electrical system or do they operate independently?
• During magneto troubleshooting in the PA-28-181, why would you select LEFT or RIGHT magnetos instead of BOTH?
• What is the purpose of the electric trim system on the PA-28-181 and how does it influence flight control?
• How can you identify water or sediment in fuel and what is the corrective action if found in the gascolator during preflight?
• What does selecting BOTH on the fuel selector do?
• In AHRS, which sensor provides heading information?
• Where do the fuel and air mix before entering the cylinders?
• How does altitude affect engine cooling and what indicators should you monitor during climbs?
• What principle does the Turn Coordinator operate on?
• Which of the following is NOT a gyroscopic instrument?
• Why are magnetos an important safety feature in the PA-28-181?
• What is the name of the engine?
• Which instruments are Pitot-Static instruments?
• What basic checks should be performed on the electrical system during preflight?
• What kind of oil system does the airplane have?
• During climbs, which indicators should be monitored to assess engine cooling in the PA-28-181?
• What kind of propeller does the airplane have?
• Which mechanism translates pilot input into movement of the primary flight control surfaces?
• Which is a typical sign of carburetor icing when operating the carburetor heat, and how should you react?
• Naturally Aspirated means?
• What are the 2 principles of a gyroscope?
• How does the PA-28-181 environment control system contribute to pilot comfort and visibility?
• What would indicate a charging system failure on cockpit indicators and what immediate actions should you take?
• What is the purpose of the fuel return path in PA-28-181 fuel system, if present?
• When should carburetor heat be used proactively to mitigate icing risk?
• What are the five roles of oil in the engine?
• Why is testing the boost pump function included in the basic fuel management check?
• What kind of landing gear does the airplane have?
• What is the role of the voltage regulator?
• What is the maintenance significance of proper oil level and oil level checks in the PA-28-181?
• How do environmental conditions influence carburetor icing risk on the PA-28-181?
• Where is the ADAHRS located in the airplane?
• What voltage do the primary and emergency batteries have?
• The VSI uses what to delay pressure changes?
• What is the purpose of the firewall in the fuel system path?
• What does Air Cooled mean?
• What actions should you take if you observe a sudden and persistent loss of electrical power in flight?
• How do you check the fuel system for proper priming and starting in a PA-28-181?
• Which axis do the ailerons operate on?
• How do you recognize and respond to a stuck gascolator or clogged fuel line in flight?
• What is the electrical system voltage of the aircraft?
• What is the role of the fuel distributor?
• During the Compression cycle, what occurs?
• When is carburetor heat recommended to be used during descent and icing risk?
• How many spark plugs does the airplane have?
• Which component is not a primary flight control?
• When a high engine oil temperature warning is indicated, what is the recommended response in flight if temperatures remain elevated?
• What information is shown by the traditional attitude indicator?
• How does a standard Altimeter work?
• Pitch control is provided by which primary flight control?
• What powers the spark plugs?
• In an engine-out scenario, why is establishing the best-glide speed important?
• Which action best describes the purpose of selecting BOTH during flight?
• In the Lycoming IO-360-B4A designation, what does the 'I' indicate?
• What initiates the combustion/power phase in the engine's ignition system?
• How do the SC's gain the Gyroscopic Instrument Indications?
• Which principle does the traditional heading indicator operate on?
• What is a gyroscope?
• What is the component called that combines the ADC & AHRS into 1 part?
• In the Lycoming IO-360-B4A designation, what does the 'O' indicate?
• How many gallons of unusable fuel are in the system?
• Where is the oil sump located in the engine layout?
• Which design feature of the ailerons helps reduce adverse yaw?
• Which item is NOT part of the basic electrical system preflight checks for the PA-28-181?
• What is the most common cause for a bad magneto check?
• What is the recommended action if carburetor heat is applied and the RPM does not recover?
• Which component is encountered immediately after the filter/strainer in the fuel path?
• Which components are used by the pitot-static system to provide data to air data instruments?
• Which component uses Faraday's Law to generate a spark?
• What data does the pitot-static system feed to the air data instruments in the PA-28-181?
• During the Intake cycle, what occurs?
• What should you verify about fuel lines and connections after switching fuel tanks in flight?
• Which environmental condition increases carburetor icing risk and suggests proactive carb heat usage?
• Which statement describes what is monitored by the engine oil and fuel pressure/temperature indicators in the PA-28-181 and what they monitor?
• What are the basic components of the cabin heat and defrost system in the PA-28-181?
• What is the function of the engine-driven fuel pump and when is the auxiliary boost pump used?
• Which statement correctly lists the oil's roles?
• What occurs when you place the magneto switch in the down position?
• Which principle does the traditional attitude indicator operate on?
• The altimeter is set to what standard pressure?
• In the Lycoming IO-360-B4A designation, what does the 'B4A' specify?
• Which physical law explains how voltage is produced in a magneto?
• What kind of flaps does the airplane have?
• Approximately how long can a 24-volt battery provide useful current without an alternator charging it?
• What kind of ailerons does the airplane have?
• What happens if the Ram Pitot Hole is clogged, but drain hole & static port are open?
• What is the typical relationship between throttle, mixture, and carburetor heat during a normal cruise descent?
• What drives the alternator?
• During Exhaust, what occurs?
• What is the purpose of the annunciator lights in the cockpit related to engine and electrical systems?
• What does the fuel transducer display?
• Direct Drive means?
• What does ADAHRS stand for?
• How do magnetos create a voltage and spark?
• Which primary flight instrument's operation is significantly aided by reliable electrical power?
• Under icing conditions or when there is roughness and power loss in moist air, what action should you take?
• What is the role of fuel quantity indicators in the PA-28-181 and how should you interpret them during flight planning?
• Where is the gascolator located in the PA-28-181 fuel system?
• If fuel pressure abnormalities persist after performing the recommended steps, what is the advised course of action?
• In the Lycoming IO-360-B4A designation, what does the '360' denote?
• When an alternate static source is used, which statement is true?
• Which describes the normal fuel flow path from the wing tanks to the engine, including the fuel selector valve and the boost pump?
• If the electrical system is completely dead, how long does the Garmin G5 standby have left?
• How does electrical load management relate to engine performance in the PA-28-181?
• How many fuel sumps are there?
• When the ignition switch on the PA-28-181 is set to BOTH, LEFT, or RIGHT, what happens and why would you use each position?
• Explain the function and location of the gascolator (fuel strainer) in the PA-28-181 and why draining it preflight is important.
• What kind of Anti-Icing equipment does the airplane have?
• Where are the airplane's batteries located?
• How do the SC's gain the Pitot Static Instrument indications?
• Which statement about engine cooling at high altitude is true?
• What kind of trim does the airplane have?
• How do you conduct a safe approach and landing if you experience engine failure with limited altitude?
• Which statement about the four-stroke cycles is correct?
• How does the PA-28-181 cooling system work, and what indicators suggest overheating?
• During normal operation, what happens to the Garmin G5 standby unit?
• What is inside an oleo strut?
• What type of fuel is approved for the PA-28-181 and how should you interpret usable vs unusable fuel?
• How many fuel tanks are in the system?
• How do you perform a basic fuel management check before flight on the PA-28-181?
• How does the engine ignition system operate in the PA-28-181, and what is the function of the magnetos?
• What is the purpose of the electric boost pump during starting, and what symptom would indicate it is not delivering fuel?
• Why are there two spark plugs per cylinder?
• What is the sequence of operation of the airplane's braking system?
• Which statement best describes the role of the exhaust shroud as part of the cabin heat system?
• What kind of oil does the airplane use?
• What is a typical symptom of fuel contamination and what action should you take?
• After switching fuel tanks in flight, what should you monitor to detect fuel flow issues?
• The altimeter compares pressure inside sealed wafers to what?
• What happens if just the Static Port is clogged, but ram pitot hole and drain hole are open?
• What is the recommended procedure if a fuel pressure gauge shows abnormally high or low readings?
• What is the recommended action when a fuel return path exists in your configuration?
• What are the primary electrical power sources for the PA-28-181 and how do they feed the electrical system?
• What data does ADAHRS combine?
• What happens if the Ram Pitot Hole & Drain Hole are clogged, but static port is open?
• Why is proper mixture control important at idle?
• If fuel contamination symptoms persist after switching tanks and monitoring fuel flow, what is the recommended action?
• During Combustion, what occurs?
• What type of fuel does the airplane use?
• Which statement about magnetos is true?
• In flight, what should you do if the engine begins to run rough and you suspect fuel starvation?
• Which surface provides roll movement?
• What is the effect of carburetor heat on engine RPM and how can you recognize it in flight?
• Where should you look in the POH for specification of acceptable fuel grades and limits?
• How does a standard Airspeed Indicator work?
• Which avionics and standby system does the airplane have?
• Gyroscopic Precession refers to what effect?
• What is the role of the mixture control on the PA-28-181 and how does it affect engine operation?
• What are the secondary flight controls?
• Which of the following are characteristics of the propeller?
• The rudder operates on which axis?
• Which step is essential when addressing a fuel pressure issue in the PA-28-181?
• What type of fluid is used to operate the brakes?
• When a magneto is in the down position, which magneto supplies energy to the spark plugs?
• What is inside a magneto?
• How does a volt differ from an amp?
• Why is a voltmeter/ammeter important in flight, and what would indicate an abnormal condition?
• During flight planning, how should you use the fuel quantity indicators?
• What is the function of the master switch in the electrical system?
• How many 24-volt batteries does the airplane have?
• Stabilator operates on which axis?
• What is the purpose of the carburetor heat system on the PA-28-181 and when should it be used?
• In the characteristic code L-4-H-A-N-D, what does the letter A denote?
• In AHRS, which sensors provide pitch and bank information?
• Which control surface is primarily used to produce yaw?