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PPL Gen Knowledge
Cyprus PPL ground school
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| OTTO CYCLE - rotation of crank per cycle | 2 |
| OTTO cycle - camshaft rotate per cycle | 1 |
| AIR to FUEL RATIO BEST | 12:1 |
| Manifold pressure gauge | Pressure between carburettor and cylinder Indicate carb ice condition |
| Detonation | AIR FUEL MIXTURE LEAN or low grade of fuel |
| Alternator vs generator | ALternator produce sufficient current for all system at lower engine speed and more constant output Lighter than generator (no electro magnet inside and absence of commutator |
| Left-zero Ammeter | Show only output from LAternator |
| Centre-zero Ammeter | Show flow from and to BAttery |
| Oleo pneumatic Unit | telescopic construction with compressed air chamber |
| Tyres | Monitor creep. - paint mark aligned |
| Tyres ply rating | measure of strength of tyre§ |
| Vs0 | stall all out start white |
| Vs1 | stall all in. end green arc |
| Vne | never exceed |
| Vfe | max flapp extended |
| Vno | fastest safe in smooth air |
| Vacuum pump on light AIRCRAFT | ENGINE DRIVEN |
| ICE CARB | MOIST AIR NOT DEEP - |
| OIL GAUGE TIME RESPOND COLD ENGINE | 30 SEC |
| FLUTTER EFFECT | OSCILLAR MOTION |
| COMPRESSION IGNITION EXHAUST INDUCTION | OTTO 4 STROKE |
| OLEO TORQUE PURPOSE | ALIGN WITH FRAME |
| BLOCKED FUEL VENT | FALL OF PRESSURE |
| RED LABEL OF UNDERCARRIAGE | DURING TRANSITION |
| BLACK SMOKE DURING START | TO REACH MIXTURE |
| DETONATION | HIGH CYLINDER TEMP |
| DISCONNECTED MAGNETO FROM MASTER SWITCH | CANNOT SHUTDOWN |
| ICING CARB | SUMMER DURING DESCENT |
| DIP | BEFORE NORTH AFTER SOUTH -ANDS |
| IMPULSE COUPLING | MECHANICAL SPRING LOADED |
| INCREASE POWER OUTPUT FOR 4STROKE | INCREASE RPM |
| COMPASS SWING | ON LAND ALIGNMENT |
| LOW WING FUEL PUMP BACKUP | EL PUMP |