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Q. 7. Apparent drift of a vertical gyro is a function of.

(ATA 31). A. tan of latitude.
B. cos of latitude.
C. sin of latitude.
Q. 1. Which of these barometric instruments uses a restrictor Correct Answer is. cos of latitude.
to compute its output?. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and Integrated
A. Machmeter. Systems Page 103.
B. VSI.
C. ASI.
Correct Answer is. VSI. Q. 8. A machmeter works.
Explanation. NIL. A. always.
B. above 10,000 ft.
C. always except on the ground.
Q. 2. Track altitude in a radio altimeter system begins at. Correct Answer is. always.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and Integrated
A. 2 500 ft radio alt. Systems Page 45.
B. 1 000 ft radio alt.
C. 10 000 ft radio alt.
Correct Answer is. 2 500 ft radio alt. Q. 9. Radio marker information is displayed on.
Explanation. Jeppesen Avionics Fundamentals Page 223. A. ADI.
B. EICAS.
C. HIS.
Q. 3. What is the maximum radio altimeter track altitude?. Correct Answer is. ADI.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Avionics (5th Edition)
A. 500 ft. Eismin Page 358.
B. 2,500 ft.
C. 10,000 ft.
Correct Answer is. 2,500 ft. Q. 10. Angle of Attack alarm is sounding too close to stall.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics, Eismin Rectification is to.
p323-324. A. move probe down.
B. move probe up.
C. move probe laterally.
Q. 4. An ECAM system is tested under the following Correct Answer is. move probe up.
conditions:-. Explanation. Move probe up, closer to the Leading Edge
A. Aircraft on the ground with one engine running. stagnation point, so it operates sooner.
B. Aircraft in the air with both engines running.
C. Aircraft on the ground with parking brake set/on.
Correct Answer is. Aircraft on the ground with parking brake Q. 11. Where is alpha angle used?.
set/on. A. IRS.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and Integrated B. Accelerometer.
Systems Page 391. C. Angle of attack.
Correct Answer is. Angle of attack.
Explanation. Aircraft Instrument and Integrated Systems -
Q. 5. Which instrument are most likely to damage if you have Pallett Page 73.
a rapid drop in pressure, when carrying out a pitot-static leak
check?.
A. Altimeter. Q. 12. Where is the spinup/rundown brake on a gyro
B. vertical speed indicator. instrument?.
C. Air speed indicator. A. Outer gimbal.
Correct Answer is. Altimeter. B. Rotating vane.
Explanation. Altimeter is most sensitive to rapid pressure C. Inner gimbal.
changes. Correct Answer is. Inner gimbal.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 6. The runway heading is.

A. QFU. Q. 13. On replacing a pre-indexed flux valve you would.
B. QDM. A. align the aircraft onto its A coefficient so that no error is
C. QDR. induced.
Correct Answer is. QFU. B. fit the serviceable pre indexed flux valve into the same
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Explanation. NIL. position as the unserviceable pre-indexed flux valve was
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removed from.
C. carry out a check swing after fitment.
Correct Answer is. fit the serviceable pre indexed flux valve Q. 20. Pitot tubes are heated.
into the same position as the unserviceable pre-indexed flux A. by compressed bleed air.
valve was removed from. B. electrically.
Explanation. NIL. C. by kinetic heating.
Correct Answer is. electrically.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/10-1 Para 3.2.
Q. 14. In Airways flying, what is the barometric scale of the
altimeter set to?.
A. 1013.25. Q. 21. The suction gauge reads 5 inches of mercury. This
B. QNH. is.
C. QFE. A. above zero pressure.
Correct Answer is. 1013.25. B. below ambient pressure.
Explanation. 1013.25 mb or QNE. A & P Technician Airframe C. above ambient pressure.
Textbook Chap III page 592. Correct Answer is. below ambient pressure.
Explanation. The 5 inches Hg refers to the 'suction' from
ambient.
Q. 15. Vibration monitoring signals are sent.
A. via a signal conditioner to the gauge.
B. via a half-wave rectifier to the gauge. Q. 22. What are the primary colours for use in CRT
C. direct to the gauge. displays?.
Correct Answer is. via a signal conditioner to the gauge. A. Yellow, cyan, magenta.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Instruments and Avionics Page B. Red, blue, green.
90. C. Red, blue, yellow.
Correct Answer is. Red, blue, green.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems,
Q. 16. The vacuum system gauge reads 5 inches of mercury. Pallett Page 290.
This is from.
A. zero and minus.
B. ambient and minus. Q. 23. Alpha vane signal could be fed to _________________
C. zero and positive. ________________ when close to stall.
Correct Answer is. ambient and minus. A. flap position.
Explanation. The 5 inches Hg refers to the 'suction' from B. fast/slow switch.
ambient. C. thrust levers.
Correct Answer is. thrust levers.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 17. A direct reading Bourdon gauge has a restriction in the
inlet. This is to.
A. prevent FOD ingestion. Q. 24. When performing maintenance operations on an
B. dampen sudden pressure changes. aircraft equipped with RVSM system, and a quick release
C. allow for calibration. disconnect connection is disturbed.
Correct Answer is. dampen sudden pressure changes. A. a full test of the system should be carried out.
Explanation. The restriction is to damp out surges in B. a full test of the system should be carried out only if the
pressure. aircraft manufacturer recommends to do so.
C. the allowances for the system should be halved.
Correct Answer is. a full test of the system should be carried
Q. 18. The hot junction of thermocouple is. out.
A. in the combustion chamber. Explanation. NIL. http://www2.eur-rvsm.com/library.htm
B. in the instrument. PAra.8.3
C. aft of combustion chamber.
Correct Answer is. aft of combustion chamber.
Explanation. The hot junction is the sensor, aft of the Q. 25. For aircraft certificated after 1997 and with RVSM, the
combustion chamber. maximum tolerance for the system would be.
A. +/- 300 feet plus +/- 50 feet for instrument errors.
B. +/- 500 feet for the system overall.
Q. 19. When a rad. alt. reaches 2,500 ft. what happens to C. +/- 200 feet plus +/- 50 feet for instrument error.
the display?. Correct Answer is. +/- 200 feet plus +/- 50 feet for
A. Rad. alt. flag in view. instrument error.
B. Rad. alt. goes out of view. Explanation. NIL. http://www2.eur-rvsm.com/library.htm
C. Error warning in view. PAra.8.3
Correct Answer is. Rad. alt. goes out of view.
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Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Radio Systems Page 195.
Q. 26. The HSI provides information on.

A. VOR, ILS, map, radar, attitude. Q. 33. The apparent wander for directional gyros is.
B. VOR, plan, map, ILS, radar. A. compensated by applying a constant torque.
C. VOR, ILS, plan, attitude. B. maximum at the pole.

Correct Answer is. VOR, plan, map, ILS, radar. C. dependant on longitude.
Explanation. Attitude is on the EADI. Correct Answer is. compensated by applying a constant
torque.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 27. The sensing element of the flux valve.
A. aligns itself to the new heading as the aircraft turns.
B. remains in the same position attached to the aircraft Q. 34. The Directional Gyro is checked every 15 minutes
structure. for.
C. aligns itself to the new heading of the aircraft after it has A. erection.
stabilised. B. toppling.
Correct Answer is. remains in the same position attached to C. drift.
the aircraft structure. Correct Answer is. drift.
Explanation. Jeppesen - Avionics Fundamentals Page 106- Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
110. Pallett Page 192.
Q. 28. In a compass swing: North error -2 degrees, South Q. 35. Random drift of a gyro is caused by.
error - 2 degrees. The coefficient C is. A. error in roll when aircraft is turning.
A. +2 degrees. B. aircraft turning with an error in roll.
B. -2 degrees. C. gyro friction and unbalance.
C. 0 degrees. Correct Answer is. gyro friction and unbalance.
Correct Answer is. 0 degrees. Explanation. Automatic Flight Control Pallett and Coyle Page
Explanation. AL/10-5 page 6 table 1 (-2)-(-2)/2 = 0. 104.
Q. 29. When aligning an aircraft for a compass swing, the Q. 36. Standby Compass adjusting magnets (Flinders Bars)
maximum allowable error is. exert the most amount of influence.
A. 5 degrees. A. when 90 degrees apart.
B. 1 degrees. B. when parallel to each other.
C. 3 degrees. C. when 45 degrees apart.
Correct Answer is. 5 degrees. Correct Answer is. when 90 degrees apart.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/10-5 9 note. Explanation. Angle between flinders bars determines their
correcting influence.
Q. 30. The pitot head is fitted on the aircraft. The alignment

of pitot head is carried out with. Q. 37. With engine static and engine blanks fitted, EPR gauge
A. spirit level. reads just above 1.
B. an inclinometer. A. Gauge requires re-calibration.
C. micrometer. B. Transmitter is unserviceable.
Correct Answer is. an inclinometer. C. This is normal.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Gauge requires re-calibration.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 31. What kind of gyro is a rate gyro?.

A. Tied down. Q. 38. Coefficient A is adjusted.
B. Displacement. A. at 360 degrees.
C. Space. B. at 270 degrees.
Correct Answer is. Tied down. C. on any heading.
Explanation. AL/10-2 A rate gyro has only 2 axis of freedom. Correct Answer is. on any heading.
Aircraft Instruments & Integrated Systems Pallett page 129. Explanation. AL/10-5 9.2.7.
Q. 32. A radio altimeter system can be self tested. Q. 39. With an aircraft which has more than one compass
A. both on the ground only and in the air. system.
B. on the ground only. A. master adjusted, slave adjusted, each having a corrected
C. in the air only. compass card.
Correct Answer is. both on the ground only and in the air. B. both are adjusted on each heading.
Explanation. NIL. C. master and slave adjusted, correction card for master
Page
only.
Correct Answer is. master adjusted, slave adjusted, each aircraft position.
having a corrected compass card. Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
Explanation. Al/10-5 9.2 Note. Pallett Page 212/213.
Q. 40. A DC electrical cable must be positioned how far away Q. 47. The airdata computer inputs to.
from a compass?. A. altimeter, FMC, secondary radar.
A. 20 inches. B. mach meter, standby altimeter, ASI.
B. 24 inches. C. cabin rate sensors, mach-meters, ASI, altimeter.
C. So as to give no more than 2 degrees deflection of Correct Answer is. altimeter, FMC, secondary radar.
compass. Explanation. FMC for nav. Secondary Radar is ATC
Correct Answer is. 24 inches. transponder encoder.
Explanation. AL/10-5 9.2.
Q. 48. What deviation is indicated by 2 dots in a VOR

Q. 41. Which pitot probe provides information to the system?.
captains instruments?. A. 6°.
A. Upper. B. 2.5°.
B. Lower. C. 10°.
C. Both. Correct Answer is. 10°.
Correct Answer is. Upper. Explanation. (Note: VOR is 5° per dot. ILS is 2 1/2° per
Explanation. NIL. http://www.b737.org.uk/probes.htm dot). http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/FltDirS.htm
Q. 42. On the CWP, what does amber indicate?. Q. 49. How may the basic principle of the radio altimeter be
A. Present status. described?.
B. Cautionary info. A. As a series of radio pulses to the ground their frequency
C. Warning. depending on the expansion or contraction of an evacuated
Correct Answer is. Cautionary info. capsule and the deflection of an E and I bar transducer.
Explanation. NIL. B. As a comparison of radio altitude against a barometric
altitude referenced to ISA sea level (1013.25mb).
C. As a measure of the time between a RF pulse transmission
Q. 43. Which instrument shows Decision Height?. and the reception of its echo from the ground directly below
A. ECAM. the aircraft.
B. HIS. Correct Answer is. As a measure of the time between a RF
C. ADI. pulse transmission and the reception of its echo from the
Correct Answer is. ADI. ground directly below the aircraft.
Explanation. Avionics Fundamentals Page 185. Explanation. NIL.
Q. 44. Where does the HSI receive GND speed information Q. 50. In a compass system, what senses the horizontal
from?. component of the earths magnetic field and where is it
A. Pitot static probes. normally fitted?.
B. INS. A. Directional gyro mounted on the roll axis of the aircraft.
C. EICAS. B. A precession device mounted on the yaw axis of the
Correct Answer is. INS. aircraft.
Explanation. Avionics Fundamentals Page 128. C. Flux detectors fitted in the wing tips.
Correct Answer is. Flux detectors fitted in the wing tips.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
Q. 45. When power is switched off, the gimbal brake. Pallett Page 182.
A. stops outer gimbal.
B. restricts outer gimbal.
C. restricts inner gimbal. Q. 51. An RMI has inputs from VOR and.
Correct Answer is. restricts inner gimbal. A. a remote compass input.
Explanation. Used for gimbal lock prevention. Energised B. an azimuth gyro.
off. C. no other sources.
Correct Answer is. an azimuth gyro.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
Q. 46. On an EADI the command bars show the. Pallett Page 194.
A. required flight path compared with horizon.
B. required flight path compared with aircraft position.
C. required flight path compared to planned flight path. Q. 52. In a modern HSI, the displays are.
Page
Correct Answer is. required flight path compared with A. course and direction.
B. course and attitude. A. pointer is hidden behind a mask with off flag out of view.
C. direction and attitude. B. continues to indicate but with a warning flag.
Correct Answer is. course and direction. C. pointer goes to zero to show system is being monitored.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems Correct Answer is. pointer is hidden behind a mask with off
Pallett page 303. flag out of view.
Explanation. Avionic Systems: Operation and Maintenance
Page 189.
Q. 53. At what height does the rising runway appear?.
A. 300 ft.
B. 500 ft. Q. 60. How does a machmeter work?.
C. 200 ft. A. Indicated airspeed / temperature.
Correct Answer is. 200 ft. B. True airspeed and speed of sound.
Explanation. Aircraft Radio Systems Powell Page 199. C. True airspeed / indicated airspeed.
Correct Answer is. True airspeed and speed of sound.
Explanation. Kermode Mechanics of Flight 10th edition p339,
Q. 54. An H on the EHSI indicates. and Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Harris
A. ILS approach. Page 20.
B. DME hold.
C. VOR hold.
Correct Answer is. DME hold. Q. 61. When changing a pitot static instrument with quick
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Electronics Eismin Page release couplings.
358. A. a leak check is not required.
B. a leak check is always required.
C. a leak check is only required if stated by manufacturer.
Q. 55. Compared to air driven gyros, the electric gyro runs. Correct Answer is. a leak check is only required if stated by
manufacturer.
A. faster. Explanation. NIL.
B. slower.
C. same speed.
Correct Answer is. faster. Q. 62. The flux detector element.
Explanation. NIL. A. gives heading with respect to magnetic north.
B. changes heading with the heading of the aircraft.
C. changes it position after the aircraft heading is changed.
Q. 56. A pneumatic indicator takes its indications from. Correct Answer is. gives heading with respect to magnetic
A. compressor outlet. north.
B. compressor inlet. Explanation. NIL.
C. reservoir.
Correct Answer is. reservoir.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.gage- Q. 63. If rate feedback in a flight director goes open circuit,
technique.demon.co.uk/instruments/readout- position indication will.
pneumatic.html A. oscillate.
B. be sluggish.
C. go hard over.
Q. 57. What is apparent drift due to?. Correct Answer is. oscillate.
A. Errors when aircraft banking. Explanation. NIL.
B. Earths rotation.
C. Gyro pivot friction.
Correct Answer is. Earths rotation. Q. 64. The needle of a resolver is connected to.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems A. two coils and an electromagnet.
Pallett Page 102. B. two coils and a permanent magnet.
C. two coils only.
Correct Answer is. two coils only.
Q. 58. An aircraft airspeed indicator has. Explanation. NIL.
A. pitot to the capsule.
B. static to the capsule.
C. pitot to the capsule and static to the out side of the Q. 65. If the compass fluid has bubbles at low altitude.
capsule. A. this is due to excessive high cabin altitude flying.
Correct Answer is. pitot to the capsule and static to the out B. this has no influence on compass readings.
side of the capsule. C. this is due to insufficient de-aeration.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. this is due to insufficient de-aeration.
Explanation. NIL.
http://www.silva.se/files/compass.html#BUBBLES
Page
Q. 59. Above 2500 ft. the rad. Alt.
B. increases with a higher rotor speed.

Q. 66. A remote compass compensator unit is replaced. C. increases with a lower rotor speed.
Which of the following is correct?. Correct Answer is. increases with a lower rotor speed.
A. The swing can be performed at a later date. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
B. No swing is required if the new heading is within 5 degrees Systems, David Harris Page 33.
of the old.
C. A compass swing must be performed.
Correct Answer is. A compass swing must be performed. Q. 73. Random drift of a gyro is caused by.
Explanation. AL/10-5 10. A. unbalance and bearing friction in the gyro.
B. rotation of the earth.
C. aircraft turning with an error in roll.
Q. 67. A compass has a residual deviation of +1 degree. To Correct Answer is. unbalance and bearing friction in the
steer a true heading of 180 degrees the pilot must steer. gyro.
A. 179 degrees. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
B. 180 degrees. Systems, David Harris Page 33 (Real Drift).
C. 181 degrees.
Correct Answer is. 179 degrees.
Explanation. AL/10-5 Table 1 columns 7 and 8. Q. 74. A pendulous vane type erection system fitted to a gyro
horizon works on the principle of.
A. increased reaction of the air from a bisected port.
Q. 68. How is a leading edge flap position indicated in the B. decreased reaction of the air from a fully open port.
cockpit?. C. increased reaction of the air from a fully open port.
A. Servomotor. Correct Answer is. increased reaction of the air from a fully
B. A measuring device. open port.
C. Torque synchro. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
Correct Answer is. Torque synchro. Systems, David Harris Page 49.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 75. During the normal straight and level flight, the gyro of
Q. 69. In a Machmeter, what type of compensation is an electrical artificial horizon is kept erect in pitch by a.
there?. A. mercury switch in the fore and aft axis controlling a torque
A. Hair spring. motor fitted between the inner and outer gimbal rings.
B. Square-Law compensation. B. torque motor fitted between the outer gimbal ring and the
C. Compensation is not required. case controlled by a mercury switch in the athwartships
Correct Answer is. Compensation is not required. axis.
Explanation. NIL. C. torque motor fitted between the outer gimbal ring and the
case controlled by a mercury switch in the fore and aft axis.
Correct Answer is. torque motor fitted between the outer
Q. 70. What effect on the rate of precession will a change of gimbal ring and the case controlled by a mercury switch in the
gyro rotor speed have?. fore and aft axis.
A. No effect. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
B. Decrease the rotor speed, decrease the rate of Systems, David Harris Page 51 (see page 48 for
precession. 'athwartship).
C. Increase the rotor speed, decrease the rate of
precession.
Correct Answer is. Increase the rotor speed, decrease the Q. 76. The normal erection supply to the mercury switches of
rate of precession. the artificial horizon is disconnected.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control A. for the first 40 seconds after initially switching 'ON'.
Systems, David Harris Page 33. B. during turns.
C. when the fast erection button is pressed.
Correct Answer is. during turns.
Q. 71. A gyroscopic body has its rigidity increased by. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
A. decreasing the mass of the rotor. Systems, David Harris Page 51 bottom.
B. decreasing the rotor speed.
C. increasing the rotor speed.
Correct Answer is. increasing the rotor speed. Q. 77. The pitch/bank erection system is used in an
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control electrical gyro horizon to.
Systems, David Harris Page 33. A. give full erection control to the roll switch during a turn.
B. give full erection control to the pitch switch during a
turn.
Q. 72. If a constant torque is applied to a gyroscope, the rate C. to prevent the pitch switch giving a false indication due to
of precession. centrifugal effects during a turn.
Page
A. is unaffected by changes in rotor speed. Correct Answer is. to prevent the pitch switch giving a false
indication due to centrifugal effects during a turn. Explanation. Nil.

Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
Systems, David Harris Page 51.
Q. 84. How is the information on a directional gyro outer

gimbal taken off?.
Q. 78. The fast erection push on an electrical gyro horizon A. By a switch on the outer gimbal.
must not be used for a set period after switching on because. B. By a switch on the inner gimbal.
C. By a flux take-off device.
A. excessive hunting will take place. Correct Answer is. By a flux take-off device.
B. overheating of the gyro rotor windings will occur. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
C. the normal erection switch contact will burn out. David Harris Page 77/78.
Correct Answer is. excessive hunting will take place.
Explanation. AL/10-2 9.3.2.
Q. 85. Why is a directional gyro inner gimbal restricted to +/-
85º?.
Q. 79. Apparent drift of a directional gyro is due to. A. To ensure outer gimbal erection system works correctly.
A. the effect of the earth's rotation. B. To prevent outer gimbal rotating.
B. unbalance of the gimbals. C. To prevent gyro going into gimbal lock.
C. bearing friction. Correct Answer is. To prevent gyro going into gimbal lock.
Correct Answer is. the effect of the earth's rotation. Explanation. Nil.
Explanation. AL/3-23 12.3.2.
Q. 86. The speed of the rotor in a Turn and Slip indicator is

Q. 80. The erection system on a directional gyroscope has. approximately.
A. 2,400 rpm.
A. a switch on the outer gimbal controlling a motor on the B. 4,200 rpm.
inner gimbal. C. 22,500 rpm.
B. a switch on the inner gimbal controlling a motor on the Correct Answer is. 4,200 rpm.
inner gimbal. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
C. a switch on the inner gimbal controlling a motor on the David Harris Page 53.
outer gimbal.
Correct Answer is. a switch on the inner gimbal controlling a
motor on the outer gimbal. Q. 87. In a directional gyro, the inner/outer gimbal is
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control corrected to.
Systems, David Harris Page 46/7. A. 15 sine latitude.
B. 15 cosine latitude.
C. 15 sine longitude.
Q. 81. In a rate gyro used to detect movements about a Correct Answer is. 15 sine latitude.
vertical axis, the amount the gimbal ring moves would be Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
increased if the. David Harris Page 37/8.
A. angle through which the gyro moves in azimuth
increases.
B. rotor speed decreases. Q. 88. The electrolyte switches used in gyro systems rely
C. spring tension was increased. upon.
Correct Answer is. rotor speed decreases. A. change in inductance to operate.
Explanation. Nil. B. change in resistance to operate.
C. change in voltage applied to operate.
Correct Answer is. change in resistance to operate.
Q. 82. The Turn and Slip indicator employs. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
A. a vertical gyro. David Harris Page 50/51.
B. a rate gyro.
C. an azimuth gyro.
Correct Answer is. a rate gyro. Q. 89. Precession of a gyro depends on.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, A. both answers (a) and (b).
David Harris Page 54. B. angular velocity of the rotor only.
C. moment of inertia of the rotor only.
Correct Answer is. both answers (a) and (b).
Q. 83. In a Turn and Slip indicator, the effect of increasing Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
the rotor speed would be. David Harris Page 53.
A. it would have no effect.
B. it would under read.
C. it would over read. Q. 90. Angular momentum of a gyro rotor depends on.
Page
Correct Answer is. it would under read. A. angular velocity of the rotor.
B. moment of inertia of the rotor. David Harris Page 24.

C. moment of inertia and angular velocity of the rotor.
Correct Answer is. moment of inertia and angular velocity of
the rotor. Q. 97. After disconnecting the supply to an electrically

Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, operated gyro instrument it is recommended that, to allow the
David Harris Page 33. gyro rotor to stop, before moving the instrument.
A. seven minutes should elapse.
B. three minutes should elapse.
Q. 91. Air driven gyros, compared to electric gyros, generally C. fifteen minutes should elapse.
rotate. Correct Answer is. fifteen minutes should elapse.
A. faster. Explanation. AL/10.2 8.1 c.
B. the same speed.
C. slower.
Correct Answer is. slower. Q. 98. The Port and Starboard static vents on an aircraft are
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, inter-connected to.
David Harris Page 41. A. reduce compressibility error.
B. minimize errors caused by leaks in the system.
C. cancel errors caused in the static system when the aircraft
Q. 92. Gyro rigidity is proportional to. yaws.
A. mass and speed. Correct Answer is. cancel errors caused in the static system
B. mass, and radius of mass from spin axis. when the aircraft yaws.
C. mass, speed and radius of mass from spin axis. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. mass, speed and radius of mass from spin
axis.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Q. 99. Which of the following would cause a displacement
David Harris Page 33. gyro to topple?.
A. Inverting the gyro.
B. Running gyro at low speed.
Q. 93. Gyro precessional force is. C. Running gyro at high speed.
A. inversely proportional to the applied force. Correct Answer is. Running gyro at low speed.
B. directly proportional to applied force. Explanation. NIL.
C. proportional to the square of the applied force.
Correct Answer is. directly proportional to applied force.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Q. 100. In level flight, a V.S.I. will indicate.
David Harris Page 33. A. horizontal to left.
B. vertically down.
C. vertically up.
Q. 94. The speed of a vacuum driven gyro horizon rotor is Correct Answer is. horizontal to left.
approximately. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
A. 22,000 rpm. David Harris Page 22.
B. 15,000 rpm.
C. 4,200 rpm.
Correct Answer is. 15,000 rpm. Q. 101. On descent, the pressure in a V.S.I. capsule.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, A. leads the case pressure.
David Harris Page 46. B. lags the case pressure.
C. is the same as case pressure.
Correct Answer is. leads the case pressure.
Q. 95. A V.S.I. is connected to. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
A. vacuum. David Harris Page 22.
B. static pressure.
C. pitot pressure.
Correct Answer is. static pressure. Q. 102. A small constant leak in the case of V.S.I. fitted in a
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, pressurized aircraft would, during level flight, cause the
David Harris Page 22/23. instrument to indicate.
A. a rate of climb.
B. zero.
Q. 96. With a V.S.I. pointer at position 1 on the upper half of C. a rate of descent.
the scale it indicates. Correct Answer is. zero.
A. 1,000 ft/minute rate of descent. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
B. 1,000 ft/minute rate of climb. David Harris Page 22.
C. 100 ft/minute rate of climb.
Correct Answer is. 1,000 ft/minute rate of climb.
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Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Q. 103. When a force is applied to a horizontal gyro, the
precession of the rotor will continue until. Q. 110. The units on the calibrated scale of a V.S.I. are
A. as long as the force is applied. expressed in.
B. plane of rotation is in line with the plane of the applied A. hundreds of feet per minute.
force. B. knots (kts).

C. plane of rotation is in line with the precessional force. C. miles per hour (mph).
Correct Answer is. plane of rotation is in line with the plane Correct Answer is. hundreds of feet per minute.
of the applied force. Explanation. (Light aircraft only - large aircraft are 1000s
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, ft/min).
David Harris Page 33.
Q. 111. A standby air supply for gyro operation could be

Q. 104. An artificial horizon has. obtained from.
A. the inner gimbal pivoted laterally. A. a tapping from the induction manifold.
B. the inner gimbal pivoted vertically. B. a venturi.
C. the inner gimbal pivoted longitudinally. C. a pitot head.
Correct Answer is. the inner gimbal pivoted laterally. Correct Answer is. a venturi.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
David Harris Page 47. David Harris Page 40.
Q. 105. A pressure of one atmosphere is equal to. Q. 112. At the lowest point of each vent line you would
A. 14.7 PSI. normally find a.
B. 100 millibar. A. float valve.
C. 1 inch Hg. B. NACA duct.
Correct Answer is. 14.7 PSI. C. self draining non-return valve.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. self draining non-return valve.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 106. In the directional gyro.

A. the outer gimbal is pivoted vertically. Q. 113. A rate two turn is.
B. the outer gimbal is pivoted longitudinally. A. 90 degrees per minute.
C. the outer gimbal is pivoted laterally. B. 360 degrees per minute.
Correct Answer is. the outer gimbal is pivoted vertically. C. 180 degrees per minute.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Correct Answer is. 360 degrees per minute.
David Harris Page 42. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
David Harris Page 54, Aircraft Instruments and Integrated
Systems Page 131.
Q. 107. The millibar is a unit of.
A. barometric pressure.
B. pressure altitude. Q. 114. The rate of turn information from a turn coordinator
C. atmospheric temperature. (compared to a Turn and Slip) is.
Correct Answer is. barometric pressure. A. more instantaneous.
Explanation. NIL. B. less accurate.
C. more accurate.
Correct Answer is. more accurate.
Q. 108. In the Turn and Slip indicator. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
A. the spin axis is longitudinal. David Harris Page 55.
B. the spin axis is lateral.
C. the spin axis is vertical.
Correct Answer is. the spin axis is lateral. Q. 115. Temperature correction in a sensitive altimeter
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, mechanism is provided by a.
David Harris Page 53. A. bi-metal U-spring acting on the capsule.
B. balance weight.
C. U-spring acting on the capsule.
Q. 109. In an altimeter, the. Correct Answer is. bi-metal U-spring acting on the
A. inside of the capsule is connected to static pressure. capsule.
B. capsule is evacuated and sealed. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
C. capsule and case are connected via a calibrated choke. David Harris Page 8.
Correct Answer is. capsule is evacuated and sealed.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
David Harris Page 6. Q. 116. The capsule in a vertical speed indicator will be
expanded when the aircraft is.
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A. climbing.
B. descending. B. 180 deg. and 100 deg. Respectively.

C. in level flight. C. 212 deg. and 100 deg. Respectively.
Correct Answer is. descending. Correct Answer is. 212 deg. and 100 deg. Respectively.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Explanation. NIL.
David Harris Page 22/23.
Q. 123. A temperature of 59°F is equivalent to.

Q. 117. After replacing an instrument of the pitot-static A. 14.69°C.
group, it is necessary to. B. 32°C.
A. calibrate the instrument concerned. C. 15°C.
B. carry out a leak test on the appropriate system(s). Correct Answer is. 15°C.
C. blow through the lines with a clean low pressure air Explanation. NIL.
supply.
Correct Answer is. carry out a leak test on the appropriate
system(s). Q. 124. Aircraft heading (HDG) is.
Explanation. AL/10-1 15.5. A. the angle between True North and the longitudinal axis of
the aircraft.
B. the angle between True North and the desired track.
Q. 118. If the pitot and static pipe lines were cross C. the angle between True North and the actual track.
connected at the instrument panel connection, application of Correct Answer is. the angle between True North and the
pressure to the pitot head would cause the. longitudinal axis of the aircraft.
A. altimeter reading to decrease, vertical speed indicator to Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control,
indicate climb. David Harris Page 87.
B. altimeter reading to increase, vertical speed indicator to
indicate descent.
C. altimeter reading to decrease, vertical speed indicator to Q. 125. Wind angle is the direction of the wind measured.
indicate descent.
Correct Answer is. altimeter reading to decrease, vertical A. in degrees from the desired track.
speed indicator to indicate descent. B. in degrees from True North.
Explanation. NIL. C. in degrees from the aircraft's heading.
Correct Answer is. in degrees from True North.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 119. A constant force applied to the inner gimbal of a
vertical gyro would cause.
A. a continual precession in roll. Q. 126. Limit stops are fitted in an artificial horizon to.
B. a roll error and gyro topple. A. limit the outer gimbal movement.
C. a pitch error and gyro topple. B. reduce gimbal nutation.
Correct Answer is. a continual precession in roll. C. prevent gimbal lock.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. prevent gimbal lock.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 120. A rate of turn indicator dial marked '2 minutes' refers

to a. Q. 127. The electrical output from a remote gyro to an
A. rate 3 turn. attitude director indicator is.
B. rate 2 turn. A. by a control synchro.
C. rate 1 turn. B. by a differential synchro.
Correct Answer is. rate 1 turn. C. by a torque synchro.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control, Correct Answer is. by a control synchro.
David Harris Page 54. Explanation. Avionics Fundamentals Page 93 Fig 5-20.
Q. 121. A pitot or static leak check is carried out. Q. 128. Agonic lines link places of.
A. only when an instrument is changed. A. zero variation.
B. only when a leak is suspected. B. different variation.
C. whenever the pitot or static systems are disturbed. C. equal variation.
Correct Answer is. whenever the pitot or static systems are Correct Answer is. zero variation.
disturbed. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. AL/10-1 15.5. https://ntc.cap.af.mil/ops/DOT/school/L23CockpitFam/magn
eticcompass.cfm
Q. 122. The temperature of boiling water at standard

pressure on the Fahrenheit and Centigrade scale is. Q. 129. Position error is caused by.
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A. 100 deg. and 32 deg. Respectively. A. pitot head position.
B. instrument location in the instrument panel. Q. 136. When an aircraft is descending, the pressure in the
C. mechanical imperfections in an instrument. altimeter case.
Correct Answer is. pitot head position. A. will cause the aneroid capsule to contract.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control B. will cause the aneroid capsule to expand.
Systems, David Harris Page 17. C. will not affect the aneroid capsule.
Correct Answer is. will cause the aneroid capsule to
contract.
Q. 130. To convert degrees Centigrade to degrees Kelvin. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
A. add 112 degrees.
B. use the formula (deg C x 9/5) + 32.
C. add 273 degrees. Q. 137. The supply of Desynn indicating system.
Correct Answer is. add 273 degrees. A. is direct current.
Explanation. NIL. B. is alternating current at 400 c/s.
C. is alternating current at 50 c/s.
Correct Answer is. is direct current.
Q. 131. Damping on a RATE GYRO can be either. Explanation. NIL.
A. viscous, eddy current or air dash pot.
B. eddy current, variable spring or moving iron.
C. viscous, eddy current or variable spring. Q. 138. A sensitive altimeter reading 100 ft. when the
Correct Answer is. viscous, eddy current or air dash pot. millibar scale is set to the atmospheric pressure at airfield
Explanation. NIL. level (QFE).
A. indicates that the airfield is 100 ft. above sea level.
B. indicates that the instrument is unserviceable.
Q. 132. The electrical output from a remote gyro to an C. indicates that the aircraft is in a region of high pressure
attitude director indicator is. and the reading must be corrected to I.S.A. standards.
A. by a control synchro. Correct Answer is. indicates that the instrument is
B. by a differential synchro. unserviceable.
C. by a torque synchro. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
Correct Answer is. by a control synchro. Systems, David Harris Page 9.
Explanation. Avionics Fundamentals Page 93 Fig 5-20.
Q. 139. After using a pitot-static test set the pressure in the

Q. 133. Electrical driven gyros are. aircraft static system should be released to the atmosphere
A. rotated at the same speed as air driven gyros. by.
B. rotated slower than air driven gyros. A. removing the static connector from its static vent.
C. rotated faster than air driven gyros. B. venting the static system via an internal bleed in the test
Correct Answer is. rotated faster than air driven gyros. set.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control C. removing the static connector from its static vent after
Systems, David Harris Page 41. waiting for a period of three minutes.
Correct Answer is. venting the static system via an internal
bleed in the test set.
Q. 134. In a ratiometer temperature indicating circuit, there Explanation. NIL.
is a break in the circuit to the bulb. This will give.
A. mid scale deflection.
B. full scale deflection. Q. 140. An altimeter is operated.
C. no scale deflection. A. by the vacuum system.
Correct Answer is. full scale deflection. B. by the pitot system.
Explanation. Think of it this way - resistance increases with C. by the static system.
temperature, and that drives it toward fsd. If the bulb circuit Correct Answer is. by the static system.
is broken, the resistance will be infinite. Explanation. NIL.
Q. 135. With the gyro at normal running speed, a torque Q. 141. What is the purpose of the bimetallic strip in the
applied to the inner gimbal ring of a vertical gyro will cause altimeter?.
the. A. Compensates for non-linear tension in the hairspring.
A. outer and inner ring to move. B. Corrects for capsule elasticity.
B. inner ring to move. C. Compensates for change in density.
C. outer ring to move. Correct Answer is. Corrects for capsule elasticity.
Correct Answer is. outer ring to move. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
Explanation. NIL. Systems, David Harris Page 5.
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Q. 142. Which axis does the directional gyro spin on?. C. rate gyro.
A. Vertical. Correct Answer is. directional gyro.
B. Horizontal. Explanation. NIL.

C. Both vertical and horizontal.
Correct Answer is. Horizontal.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control Q. 149. A desiccant used in the storage of instruments.
Systems, David Harris Page 8. A. is sodium-bicarbonate.
B. is silica-gel.
C. is anti-freeze oil.
Q. 143. The capsule in an altimeter responds to. Correct Answer is. is silica-gel.
A. absolute pressure. Explanation. NIL.
B. gauge pressure.
C. differential pressure.
Correct Answer is. absolute pressure. Q. 150. What effect on the rate of precession will a change
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control of gyro rotor speed have?.
Systems, David Harris Page 36. A. No effect.
B. Decrease the rotor speed, decrease the rate of
precession.
Q. 144. The aeroplane monitor on the artificial horizon is C. Increase the rotor speed, decrease the rate of
fitted to the. precession.
A. inner gimbal. Correct Answer is. Increase the rotor speed, decrease the
B. rotor. rate of precession.
C. instrument case. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. instrument case.
Systems, David Harris Page 5. Q. 151. Bourdon Tubes have.
A. toroidal cross section.
B. oval cross section.
Q. 145. True airspeed in an Air Data Computer is a function C. circular cross section.
of. Correct Answer is. oval cross section.
A. airspeed and altitude. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
B. mach number and temperature. Systems David Harris Page 182 Figure.
C. airspeed and temperature.
Correct Answer is. mach number and temperature.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems Q. 152. In a Bourdon tube.
Pallett Page 272. A. one end is sealed and the other end open to the pressure
source.
B. one end is sealed and the other end open to atmosphere.
Q. 146. The advantage of an instantaneous V.S.I. over a C. both ends sealed.
conventional one is. Correct Answer is. one end is sealed and the other end open
A. it has an accelerometer which prevents the lag of a to the pressure source.
conventional one. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
B. it does not require warming up. Systems David Harris Page 182.
C. it does not require pitot/static pressure.
Correct Answer is. it has an accelerometer which prevents
the lag of a conventional one. Q. 153. Pressure gauge calibrators (Dead Weight Testers) use
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control the.
Systems, David Harris Page 27. A. Brahm's press principle.
B. Boyle's Law.
C. Charle's Law.
Q. 147. For a particular I.A.S. as the density decreases with Correct Answer is. Brahm's press principle.
altitude, the T.A.S. Explanation. NIL.
A. decreases.
B. remains the same.
C. increases. Q. 154. The fluid suitable for use in a Dead Weight Tester
Correct Answer is. increases. is.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control A. anti-freeze oil.
Systems, David Harris Page 24. B. castor-oil.
C. kerosene.
Correct Answer is. castor-oil.
Q. 148. The type of gyro used in a gyro compass is a. Explanation. NIL.
A. directional gyro. http://www.bcmsensor.com/pressure/datasheets/PDH.htm
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B. vertical gyro.
Q. 155. The distance readout on an HSI is.

A. from the aircraft DME system. Q. 162. An absolute pressure gauge measures.
B. dialled in by the pilot. A. the applied pressure referred to atmospheric pressure.
C. from the aircraft ATC system. B. pressures extremely accurately.
Correct Answer is. from the aircraft DME system. C. the applied pressure referred to a perfect vacuum.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. the applied pressure referred to a perfect
vacuum.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 156. A gyroscope having one plane of freedom at right
angles to the plane of rotation, and its gimbal restrained either
electrically or by a spring, is known as. Q. 163. Gauge pressure as indicated on a direct reading
A. a rate gyro. Bourdon Tube pressure gauge is equal to.
B. an earth gyro. A. absolute pressure minus atmospheric pressure.
C. a tied gyro. B. atmospheric pressure minus absolute pressure.
Correct Answer is. a rate gyro. C. absolute pressure plus atmospheric pressure.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control Correct Answer is. absolute pressure minus atmospheric
Systems, David Harris Page 52. pressure.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 157. Pressure may be expressed in.

A. force per unit area. Q. 164. The to/from indicator on an HSI informs the pilot of
B. weight or mass. which direction he is tracking relative to.
C. force per unit volume. A. an ILS station.
Correct Answer is. force per unit area. B. an ADF station.
Explanation. NIL. C. a VOR station.
Correct Answer is. a VOR station.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 158. What is the purpose of the hair spring in a Bourdon
tube pressure gauge?.
A. To reduce 'backlash'. Q. 165. A pressure gauge, such as a hydraulic brake pressure
B. To return the pointer to zero. gauge, indicates 1,000 p.s.i. In terms of absolute pressure, this
C. To act a controlling force. represents.
Correct Answer is. To reduce 'backlash'. A. 985.3 p.s.i.
Explanation. NIL. B. 1,014.7 p.s.i.
C. 1,000 p.s.i.
Correct Answer is. 1,014.7 p.s.i.
Q. 159. The ADIs attitude information is normally obtained Explanation. NIL.
from the aircraft's.
A. attitude rate gyros.
B. directional gyros. Q. 166. To fill a Dead Weight Tester.
C. vertical gyros. A. remove platform and fill cylinder.
Correct Answer is. vertical gyros. B. screw out hand wheel and fill reservoir.
Explanation. NIL. C. screw in hand wheel and fill reservoir.
Correct Answer is. screw out hand wheel and fill reservoir.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 160. One dot VOR deviation represents.
A. 5°.
B. 2 miles. Q. 167. With an aircraft on the ground and QNH set on the
C. 1¼°. millibar scale of the altimeter, the altimeter will read.
Correct Answer is. 5°. A. the airfield height.
Explanation. NIL. B. off scale.
C. zero.
Correct Answer is. the airfield height.
Q. 161. An instrument used for measuring negative Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
pressures. Systems, David Harris Page 9.
A. cannot be of the Bourdon tube type.
B. has anti-clockwise pointer movement if Bourdon tube
operated. Q. 168. When checking a sensitive altimeter on a pre-flight
C. has the Bourdon tube reversed within the case. inspection.
Correct Answer is. cannot be of the Bourdon tube type. A. the ambient air pressure is set on the millibar scale.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control B. the standard sea level barometric pressure is always set on
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Systems David Harris Page 182. the millibar scale.
C. the ambient air pressure corrected for temperature is set

on the millibar scale. Q. 175. If an aircraft flying in still air at 400 knots,
Correct Answer is. the ambient air pressure is set on the encounters a head wind of 50 knots, its ground speed is.
millibar scale. A. 450 knots.
Explanation. QFE is set and it should read airfield height. B. 350 knots.
C. 400 knots.
Correct Answer is. 350 knots.
Q. 169. The HSI compass card is positioned by the. Explanation. NIL.
A. compass system.
B. aircraft ADF system.
C. heading select knob. Q. 176. To provide a linear scale on an A.S.I., a.
Correct Answer is. compass system. A. 10 to 1 gearing is used.
Explanation. NIL. B. ranging bar and screws are fitted.
C. bi-metal corrector is employed.
Correct Answer is. ranging bar and screws are fitted.
Q. 170. The applied pressure to an A.S.I. varies with the. Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
Pallett Page 44 fig 2.18 and text below.
A. square of the speed.
B. square root of the speed.
C. cube root of the speed. Q. 177. A machmeter is an instrument which indicates the
Correct Answer is. square of the speed. speed of.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control A. sound relative to the aircraft's altitude.
Systems, David Harris Page 15. B. the aircraft relative to the speed of sound at ground
level.
C. the aircraft relative to the local sonic speed.
Q. 171. The supply to an A.S.I. Correct Answer is. the aircraft relative to the local sonic
A. is pitot pressure only. speed.
B. are pitot and static pressure. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
C. is static pressure only. Systems, David Harris Page 19, and Aircraft Instruments and
Correct Answer is. are pitot and static pressure. Integrated Systems Pallett Page 45.
Q. 178. The moving element of a ratiometer has.
A. three coils.
Q. 172. The capsule for an A.S.I. will be expanding when the B. one coil.
aircraft is. C. two coils.
A. climbing. Correct Answer is. two coils.
B. accelerating. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
C. decelerating. Systems Page 186 Fig 7.4 and para below.
Correct Answer is. accelerating.
Systems, David Harris Page 13. Q. 179. When carrying out a pressure leak test on an
altimeter, you are checking for leaks in the.
A. instrument case.
Q. 173. The deflection of the ADI command bars when flying B. pressure chamber.
a localiser approach is proportional to. C. capsule stack.
A. the difference between the amplitudes on the two Correct Answer is. instrument case.
modulations. Explanation. NIL.
B. the sum of the amplitude of the two modulations.
C. the difference in amplitude of the two r.f. carriers.
Correct Answer is. the difference between the amplitudes on Q. 180. If an altimeter millibar scale was set to 1013.25 and
the two modulations. the barometric pressure at that time was 1020, the altimeter
Explanation. NIL. should read.
A. zero feet.
B. positive altitude.
Q. 174. If an aircraft is flying straight and level in still air, C. below zero feet (negative altitude).
airspeed will be. Correct Answer is. below zero feet (negative altitude).
A. less than the ground speed. Explanation. Assuming aircraft is on the ground.
B. equal to the ground speed.
C. greater than the ground speed.
Correct Answer is. equal to the ground speed. Q. 181. An aircraft flying towards a VOR station shows
Explanation. NIL. indications of 120° and 'TO'. After passing over the station, on
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the same course, the indications will be.
A. 120° and FROM. Systems, David Harris Page 49 (acceleration error).

B. 300° and FROM.
C. 300° and TO.

Correct Answer is. 120° and FROM. Q. 188. If True Airspeed is 470 knots, what is the Equivalent
Explanation. NIL. Air speed?.
A. 278 knots.
B. 662 knots.
Q. 182. The command bars in a flight director system C. 550 knots.
indicate. Correct Answer is. 278 knots.
A. the actual path with respect to required path. Explanation. True airspeed is always higher than EAS (or IAS)
B. the required path with respect to actual path. at any altitude above Sea Level.
C. true horizon.
Correct Answer is. the required path with respect to actual
path. Q. 189. If the Airspeed Indicator reading is 300 Knots, what is
Explanation. NIL. the Calibrated Airspeed?.
A. 296 knots.
B. 304 knots.
Q. 183. When changing a windscreen panel which has a C. 293 knots.
standby magnetic compass located in the vicinity. Correct Answer is. 304 knots.
A. precautions should be taken that the bonding tag is Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
attached to the correct attachment bolt. Systems, David Harris Page 14.
B. precautions must be taken to ensure that the attachment
bolts are of the specified type.
C. The attachment bolts should be tightened in an anti- Q. 190. In an Artificial Horizon, Erection Error is caused by.
clockwise direction around the window.
Correct Answer is. precautions must be taken to ensure that A. displacement of erection control device.
the attachment bolts are of the specified type. B. bottom heaviness of inner gimbals.
Explanation. NIL. C. bottom lightness of inner gimbals.
Correct Answer is. displacement of erection control
device.
Q. 184. On a conventional RMI the angle between the Explanation. NIL.
compass datum and the radio pointer arrow is.
A. the relative bearing.
B. the magnetic bearing. Q. 191. A Vertical Speed indicator Metering Unit Consist of.
C. the complimentary bearing.
Correct Answer is. the relative bearing. A. both a) & b).
Explanation. NIL. B. an orifice.
C. a capillary.
Correct Answer is. both a) & b).
Q. 185. A compass is made aperiodic by. Explanation. NIL.
A. locking.
B. tying it to the case.
C. using fluid. Q. 192. Flux Valve senses angle of horizontal component with
Correct Answer is. using fluid. respect to the aircraft's.
Explanation. NIL. A. lateral axis.
B. longitudinal axis.
C. both lateral and longitudinal axis.
Q. 186. Isogonal lines link places of. Correct Answer is. longitudinal axis.
A. different variation. Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
B. equal variation. Systems, David Harris Page 64/65.
C. zero variation.
Correct Answer is. equal variation.
Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems Q. 193. The manual VOR input is for.
Pallett Page 81. A. the radio magnetic indicator.
B. the ADI.
C. the course deviation bar.
Q. 187. In an artificial horizon Pendulosity Error is caused Correct Answer is. the course deviation bar.
by. Explanation. NIL.
A. bottom lightness of inner gimbals.
B. bottom heaviness of inner gimbals.
C. displacement of erection control device. Q. 194. After correction of the north-south heading reading
Correct Answer is. bottom heaviness of inner gimbals. on a compass swing, the resultant correction is known as.
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Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control A. magnetic heading.
B. residual deviation.
C. correct heading.
Correct Answer is. residual deviation. Q. 201. An aircraft with Mach warning will warn.
Explanation. NIL. A. when Mach 1 is exceeded.
B. when Mcrit is reached.
C. when envelope limit is reached.
Q. 195. Apparent drift on directional gyro is corrected by. Correct Answer is. when Mcrit is reached.
Explanation. NIL.
A. series of balance holes drilled in gyro rotor.
B. mercury switch on outer ring.
C. an adjustment nut on inner ring. Q. 202. An HSI provides what information?.
Correct Answer is. an adjustment nut on inner ring. A. VOR, map, attitude, ILS.
Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control B. VOR, plan, ILS, map, radar.
Systems Page 45. C. VOR, ILS, plan, attitude.
Correct Answer is. VOR, plan, ILS, map, radar.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 196. If a micro adjuster is replaced in a compass system,
you would.
A. carry out a new compass swing. Q. 203. Compressibility error in a pitot head is caused by.
B. set it to zero datum.
C. set it up the same as the one removed. A. compression of air in the tube at high speed.
Correct Answer is. carry out a new compass swing. B. blockage in the pitot tube.
Explanation. NIL. C. misalignment of pitot head.
Correct Answer is. compression of air in the tube at high
speed.
Q. 197. In a compass swing: North error -2 degrees, South Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control
error + 2 degrees. The coefficient C is. Systems - David Harris P17 ASI Errors (3).
A. +2 degrees.
B. 0 degrees.
C. -2 degrees. Q. 204. The earth's magnetic field is.
Correct Answer is. -2 degrees. A. vertical at the poles, horizontal at the magnetic equator.
Explanation. AL/10-5 Table 1. This is not he same as a B. vertical across the earth.
previous question. C. horizontal across the earth.
Correct Answer is. vertical at the poles, horizontal at the
magnetic equator.
Q. 198. Purpose of Altitude Alerting is to warn the pilot of. Explanation. NIL.
A. approach to or deviation from selected altitude.

B. selection of altitude. Q. 205. There is an air bubble in the compass:.
C. altitude information. A. The fluid is not aerated properly.
Correct Answer is. approach to or deviation from selected B. It is due to high altitude.
altitude. C. It is required, to compensate for expansion of the fluid.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. It is due to high altitude.
http://www.domingoaereo.hpg.ig.com.br/Boeing727/Manual/ Explanation. NIL.
warnings.htm
Q. 206. A flux detector output is a.

Q. 199. Aircraft certified before 1997 with RVSM, maximum A. rectified D.C. voltage.
tolerance for the system is. B. A.C. voltage at twice the frequency of the excitation
A. +/- 500ft system tolerance. voltage.
B. +/- 200ft system, +/-50ft for instrument error. C. A.C. voltage at the same frequency as the excitation
C. +/- 300ft system, +/-50ft for instrument error. voltage.
Correct Answer is. +/- 300ft system, +/-50ft for instrument Correct Answer is. A.C. voltage at twice the frequency of the
error. excitation voltage.
Explanation. NIL. http://www2.eur-rvsm.com/library.htm Explanation. Aircraft Instruments and Integrated Systems
Pallett Page 189.
Q. 200. Machmeters work on.

A. static.
B. pitot and static.
C. pitot.
Correct Answer is. pitot and static.
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COM PART -66 MODULE 11 PART -03

MODULE 11 AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, http://www2.tky.3web.ne.jp/~jahfa/kokuningen/Q.html

STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS

Q. 7. Apparent drift of a vertical gyro is a function of.

Q. 6. The runway heading is.

Explanation. NIL. position as the unserviceable pre-indexed flux valve was

Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Radio Systems Page 195.

Q. 26. The HSI provides information on.

C. VOR, ILS, plan, attitude. B. maximum at the pole.

Q. 30. The pitot head is fitted on the aircraft. The alignment

Q. 31. What kind of gyro is a rate gyro?.

Q. 48. What deviation is indicated by 2 dots in a VOR

Q. 59. Above 2500 ft. the rad. Alt.

B. increases with a higher rotor speed.

indication due to centrifugal effects during a turn. Explanation. Nil.

Q. 84. How is the information on a directional gyro outer

Q. 86. The speed of the rotor in a Turn and Slip indicator is

B. moment of inertia of the rotor. David Harris Page 24.

the rotor. Q. 97. After disconnecting the supply to an electrically

force. B. knots (kts).

Q. 111. A standby air supply for gyro operation could be

Q. 106. In the directional gyro.

B. descending. B. 180 deg. and 100 deg. Respectively.

Q. 123. A temperature of 59°F is equivalent to.

Q. 120. A rate of turn indicator dial marked '2 minutes' refers

Q. 122. The temperature of boiling water at standard

A. 100 deg. and 32 deg. Respectively. A. pitot head position.

Q. 139. After using a pitot-static test set the pressure in the

B. Horizontal. Explanation. NIL.

Q. 155. The distance readout on an HSI is.

Q. 157. Pressure may be expressed in.

Systems David Harris Page 182. the millibar scale.

C. the ambient air pressure corrected for temperature is set

the same course, the indications will be.

A. 120° and FROM. Systems, David Harris Page 49 (acceleration error).

C. 300° and TO.

Explanation. Flight Instruments and Automatic Flight Control A. magnetic heading.

A. approach to or deviation from selected altitude.

Q. 206. A flux detector output is a.

Q. 200. Machmeters work on.

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