PREFLIGHT» Final Exam Think you know your stuff? Quiz yourself with these FAA test questions 1. Deviation in a magnetic compass is caused by the A. magnetic fields within the aircraft distorting the lines of magnetic force. B. difference in location between true north and magnetic north. C. presence of flaws in the permanent magnets of the compass. 2. The possibility of carburetor icing exists even when the ambient air temperature is as A. low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the relative humidity is high. B. high as 95 degrees F and the relative humidity is high. C. high as 70 degrees F and the relative humidity is high. 3. How is engine operation controlled on an engine equipped with a constant-speed propeller? A. The throttle controls engine rpm as registered on the tachometer and the mixture control regulates power output. B. The throttle controls power output as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates engine rpm. C. The throttle controls power as registered on the manifold pressure gauge and the propeller control regulates a constant blade angle. 4. Which items are included in the empty weight of an aircraft? A. Only the airframe, powerplant, and optional equipment. B. Full fuel tanks and engine oil to capacity. C. Unusable fuel, hydraulic fluid, and fixed ballast. 5. The center of gravity of an aircraft can be determined by which of the following methods? A. Dividing total arms by total moments. B. Multiplying total arms by total weight. C. Dividing total moments by total weight. 6. In an airplane equipped with a constantspeed propeller and normally aspirated engine, which procedure should be used to avoid placing undue stress on the engine components? When power is being A. decreased, reduce the rpm before reducing the manifold pressure. B. increased, increase the rpm before increasing the manifold pressure. C. increased or decreased, the rpm should be adjusted before the manifold pressure. 7. Applying carburetor heat will A. not affect the mixture. B. lean the fuel/air mixture. C. enrich the fuel/air mixture. 8. Which airspeed would a pilot be unable to identify by the color coding of an airspeed indicator? A. The never-exceed speed. B. The power-off stall speed. C. The maneuvering speed. Answers on page 57 PLUS Take the quiz. 16 / FLIGHTTRAINING.AOPA.ORGhttp://www.flypfc.com http://www.gleim.com/aviation http://www.Trade-A-Plane.com http://FLIGHTTRAINING.AOPA.ORG