Part-FCL Question Bank
PPL(H)
Acc. (EU) 1178/2011
and
AMC FCL.115, .120, 210, .215
(Excerpt)
60 – Operational
Procedures
60 Operational Procedures ECQB-PPL(H)
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1 The term "flight time" is defined as... (1,00 P.)
the period from engine start for the purpose of taking off to leaving the aircraft after engine
shutdown.
the total time from the first take-off until the last landing in conjunction with one or more
consecutive flights.
the period from the start of the take-off run to the final touchdown when landing.
the total time from the first aircraft movement until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end
of the flight.
2 What should be considered regarding a scheduled flight over water, when land cannot
be reached in case of an emergency landing? (1,00 P.)
The flight plan has to contain the exact waypoints
Contact to the nearest ATC shall consist during the whole flight
Transponder code 7600 has to be set during the whole flight
For all passengers there must be life jackets or lifeboats present
3 When should turns at low altitudes above villages be avoided with regard to noise
abatement procedures? (1,00 P.)
In horizontal flight
In climb
In descent
During the approach
4 Which kind of engine is susceptible to carburettor fire? (1,00 P.)
Turboprop engines
Turbine engines
Piston engines
Electric motors
5 Why is it dangerous to pump the throttle for engine start in cold weather? (1,00 P.)
It may cause a carburettor fire
Carburettor icing can occur
The oil will become diluted
The engine might start with not enough power
6 Which danger exists during engine start? (1,00 P.)
Sparking
Cable fire
Smoke emission
Carburettor fire
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7 May an engine, which previously was on fire, be restarted? (1,00 P.)
Yes, but only if the cause of the fire was a carburettor fire during engine start
Yes, but only on the ground for the purpose of taxiing
No, the risk of a reignition of the fire would be too high
Yes, if the aircraft is flying at a safe altitude
8 Which gas is most dangerous during an engine fire? (1,00 P.)
Nitrogen
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
9 Smoke enters the cockpit during an engine fire.
Which actions have to be taken immediately? (1,00 P.)
Switching off the pitot and front window heating
Switching off the master switch and the ignition
Switching off the heating and the ventilating system
Switching off the avionics and the cabin lighting
10 What should be the first action in case of a cable fire during a flight? (1,00 P.)
Open the windows
Turn off the master switch
Close the fuel valve
Open cabin ventialtion
11 What extinguishing agent is the least suitable for an aircraft fire? (1,00 P.)
Powder
Water
Foam
Halon
12 In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An electrical fire is
suspected.
Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken? (1,00 P.)
Shut down the engine
Turn off the heat
Use the fire extinguisher
Turn off the master switch
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13 In flight, a little smoke emerges from behind the instrument panel. An engine fire is
suspected.
Which action, with respect to the pilot's operating manual, should be taken?
(1,00 P.)
Turn off the master switch
Turn off the heat
Shut down the engine
Use the fire extinguisher
14 A wind shear is... (1,00 P.)
a vertical or horizontal change of wind speed and wind direction.
a wind speed change of more than 15 kt.
a meteorological downslope wind phenomenon in the alps.
a slow increase of the wind speed in altitudes above 13000 ft.
15 Which weather phenomenon is typically associated with wind shear? (1,00 P.)
Invernal warm front.
Thunderstorms.
Stable high pressure areas.
Fog.
16 When do you expect wind shear? (1,00 P.)
When passing a warm front
During a summer day with calm winds
During an inversion
In calm wind in cold weather
17 During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing
headwind.
If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the
indicated airspeed (IAS) change? (1,00 P.)
Path is lower, IAS increases
Path is higher, IAS increases
Path is higher, IAS decreases
Path is lower, IAS decreases
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18 During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with an increasing
headwind.
If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the
indicated airspeed (IAS) change? (1,00 P.)
Path is higher, IAS increases
Path is higher, IAS decreases
Path is lower, IAS increases
Path is lower, IAS decreases
19 During an approach the aeroplane experiences a windshear with a decreasing
tailwind.
If the pilot does not make any corrections, how do the approach path and the
indicated airspeed (IAS) change? (1,00 P.)
Path is lower, IAS increases
Path is higher, IAS decreases
Path is lower, IAS decreases
Path is higher, IAS increases
20 After take-off an aeroplane gets into a wind shear with decreasing headwind.
As a result... (1,00 P.)
the aeroplane flies below the estimated climb path.
the aeroplane flies above the estimated climb path.
the ground speed (GS) will decrease.
the true airspeed (TAS) will increase.
21 How may windshear be recognised in flight? (1,00 P.)
Sudden and apparently baseless change of oilpressure, oil temperature, engine speed and
altitude.
Sudden and apparently baseless change in altitude, airspeed, rate of climb or descent.
Sudden and apparently baseless change in heading, turning rate, engine speed or oil
temperature.
Rather unexpected onset of drizzle associated with high stratus clouds following previously
clear skies and calm conditions.
22 How can a wind shear encounter in flight be avoided? (1,00 P.)
Avoid take-off and landing during the passage of heavy showers or thunderstorms
Avoid take-offs and landings in mountainous terrain and stay in flat country whenever possible
Avoid thermally active areas, particularly during summer, or stay below these areas
Avoid areas of precipitation, particularly during winter, and choose low flight altitudes
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23 After lift-off, a much stronger than expected airspeed rise is experienced during the
initial climb phase.
What may be expected if the aeroplane entered a microburst? (1,00 P.)
A decreased climb rate and airspeed
An increased climb rate and decreased airspeed
A decreased climb rate and increased airspeed
An increased climb rate and airspeed
24 Wake turbulences develop during take-off just as the aeroplane... (1,00 P.)
reaches an altitude of 15 ft.
lifts off with the main gear.
accelerates.
lifts off with the front gear.
25 Wake turbulence is caused by... (1,00 P.)
jet blast behind a turbine engine.
turbulence at the downwind side of a mountain range.
wind shear at the wingtip of an aerofoil.
pressure compensation at the wingtip of an aerofoil.
26 Wake turbulence is particularly strong... (1,00 P.)
when flying at low speeds.
when flying at high altitudes.
when flying at low altitudes.
when flying at high speeds.
27 Wake turbulence is particularly strong...
(1,00 P.)
when flying with high thrust.
at a high aeroplane weight.
at a low aeroplane weight.
when flying with low thrust.
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28 Two aircraft of the same type, same grossweight and same configuration fly at
different airspeeds.
Which aircraft will cause more severe wake turbulence? (1,00 P.)
The aircraft flying at lower altitude.
The aircraft flying at slower speed.
The aircraft flying at higher altitude.
The aircraft flying at higher speed.
29 Two aircraft of the same type, same gross weight and same flap configuration fly with
different speeds and altitude.
Which aircraft will cause more wake turbulence? (1,00 P.)
The aircraft flying at a lower altitude
The aircraft flying at a higher altitude
The aircraft flying at lower speed.
The aircraft flying at higher speed.
30 With only a slight crosswind, what is the danger at take-off after the departure of a
heavy aeroplane? (1,00 P.)
Wake turbulence rotate faster and higher.
Wake turbulence twisting transverse to the runway.
Wake turbulence is amplified and distorted.
Wake turbulence on or near the runway.
31 What should be observed when taxiing behind a commercial airliner? (1,00 P.)
To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 200 m should be maintained
To avoid the jet blast, a minimum distance of 600 m should be maintained
To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 300 m should be maintained
To avoid wake turbulence, a minimum distance of 700 m should be maintained
32 Which area is suitable for an off-field landing? (1,00 P.)
Glade with long dry grass
Sports area in a village
Harvested cornfield
Plowed field
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33 A landing conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land is a /
an...
(1,00 P.)
urgent landing.
precautionary landing.
field or out landing.
emergency landing.
34 A precautionary landing is a landing... (1,00 P.)
conducted in response to circumstances forcing the aircraft to land.
conducted with the flaps retracted.
conducted in an attempt to sustain flight safety.
conducted without power from the engine.
35 Which items should a passenger briefing in case of an imminent emergency landing
include? (1,00 P.)
Blood type of the other aircraft occupants, location of the first-aid kit
Nature of the emergency, intentions, safety position, evacuation routes, actions after landing
How to work the aircraft radio, emergency transponder squawk, telephone number of the
competent search and rescue (SAR) center
How to read an emergency checklist, how to cut the engine, telephone number of the home
airport
36 In case of an emergency ditching, the life vests have to be inflated... (1,00 P.)
before disembarking the aircraft.
after disembarking the aircraft at a safe distance of about 10 m.
during disembarking the aircraft.
after disembarking the aircraft.
37 What has to be considered when starting the engine in a strong wind condition? (1,00
P.)
The rotor brake should not be released before the engine runs with sufficient RPM.
The cyclic stick should be taken backwards and the collective pitch shoud be raised.
The mixture should be leaned and the carburettor heat fully pulled.
The helicopter should be aligned with its longitudinal axis in the wind.
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38 What needs to be observed in conjunction with flying above mountainous terrain?
(1,00 P.)
Unexpected changes in weather and turbulence.
Unexpected overspeed faults and vibrations
Carburettor icing in piston engines
Icing conditions over the predicted freezing level
39 What needs to be observed in particular when performing a slope landing? (1,00 P.)
Direction of rotation of the main rotor.
Slipping of the helicopter.
Width of the landing skids.
Faulty navigation lights.
40 An autorotation in a mountainous area is performed: (1,00 P.)
Downwind under obstacles observance.
Upslope without any yawing.
Downslope with inclined rotor.
Upwind and across the slope.
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