Manifold pressure gauges, boost gauges and vacuum gauges operate on the principle that:The errors to which a turn indicator is subject include:A typical aircraft pneumatic system consists of:A typical aircraft vacuum (suction) system consists of:Mechanical, fluid and thermal ice protection systems operate and are handled as follows:The basic features of a typical direct-reading magnetic compass are:The angle of dip and the components H and Z of the earth's magnetic flux are:A typical TCAS (traffic alert and collision avoidance system) functions by:Proper sealing of the exhaust manifold is important because:A typical engine fire detection system operates by:Mechanical advantage, its hydraulic derivation and the principle of aircraft hydraulic services are:The sources, indications and danger of carbon monoxide in an aircraft are:The relationship between the brake power curve and the power available curve is that:In the Southern Hemisphere, turning error in a direct-reading compass causes the compass to:The essential components of a magneto ignition system are:The balance ball (inclinometer) operates on the principle that:The sub-scale settings QNH and QFE mean:An artificial horizon (attitude indicator) operates on the principle that:Precautions when using common fire extinguishing agents are:The alternate static system functions by:The effect of a pressure setting error on the altimeter indication is that:The constant-speed unit maintains rpm when power or airspeed changes because:Typical gear warning and indicating systems consist of:An aircraft magneto produces a spark by:Normal handling of a two-lever (throttle and propeller) constant-speed system is:With a constant-speed propeller, the functions of the propeller (pitch) control and the throttle are:Ignition is timed to occur before top dead centre because:Force, work, power, energy and torque are defined as:Brake power, rated power, rated (critical) altitude and full throttle height mean:The exhaust manifold's function is to:The expected effect of fuel burn on the CG position is that:Heat from the combustion process is dispersed from a typical aero-engine by:The principle of a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) is that:Non-approved plastic containers must not be used for aviation fuel because:Mechanical advantage is gained hydraulically because:Bending, tensile, compression, torsional and shear loads are distinguished as follows:Engine handling to keep temperatures in range, in aircraft without and with a CHT gauge and cowl flaps, involves:Suction pump, venturi and positive-pressure gyro systems differ in that:An impulse coupling is fitted to a magneto in order to:Typical uses of electromagnetic switches in aircraft electrical circuits include:Thermal, mechanical and volumetric efficiency are:Temporary and permanent magnets, and soft and hard iron, differ in that:The serviceability checks for a direct-reading compass are:The inherent properties of a spinning gyroscope rotor are:The ignition switch in the cockpit operates by:The various construction styles of a fuselage are:Correct operation of a typical key-type starter switch is:Gimbal error, real drift, apparent drift and low rotor speed affect the DI as follows:The basic characteristics of a complete electrical circuit are:Typical vertical and lateral operational modes of an FD-AFCS are:Automobile fuel (MOGAS) must not be used in an aircraft engine unless specifically authorised because:In the Southern Hemisphere, acceleration error in a direct-reading compass causes:The normal symptoms of carburettor ice and the correct use of carburettor heat are:In a basic fuel injection system the delivery pump system, distribution system and injectors serve to:Systems that typically require DC power in a light aircraft include:Ground retraction protection systems function by:The common types of tachometer operate as follows:Independent, boosted and power brake systems operate as follows:The serviceability checks and accepted tolerances for an altimeter are:Power is reduced when carburettor heat is applied because:The types of loading an airframe must be designed to accept include:The procedure for a solid-state ignition integrity check typically involves:Instrument error, position error and lag affecting an altimeter are:The venturi, atomisation/diffusion and the accelerating system are needed in an aero-engine carburettor because:The serviceability checks for a turn indicator or turn coordinator are:Ram air, filtered air and carburettor heat should be used as follows:The function of the tailplane in providing the final longitudinal balancing force is that:The pilot's checks of oleo-pneumatic undercarriage legs are:The ignition harness, spark plugs and impulse coupling function as follows:A typical solid-state ignition system operates by:Spark plugs and fuel injectors serve to:The purposes of the cylinder, cylinder head, piston and connecting rod are:
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Commercial Pilot Licence · Subject 26, AC61-5
NZ CPL General Aircraft Technical Knowledge exam.
AGTK is the broadest CPL subject. Forty-five questions in two hours across electricity and magnetism, hydrodynamics, piston engines and their fuel, ignition, lubrication and cooling systems, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, fire and ice protection systems, the pressure, magnetic and gyro instruments, GNSS, TCAS and GPWS, landing gear, brakes, structures, propellers, controls and oxygen. Our bank of 290 questions covers all 44 sub-topics of Subject 26 of AC61-5.
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260syllabus items tested · the questions in the background are from the bank