Final Exam

1. How long does the airworthiness certificate of an aircraft remain valid?

A. Indefinitely, unless the aircraft sustains major damage.
B. As long as the aircraft has a current registration certificate.
C. As long as the aircraft is maintained and operated as required by federal aviation regulations.

2. A state of temporary confusion resulting from misleading information being sent to the brain by various sensory organs is defined as

A. hyperventilation.
B. hypoxia.
C. spatial disorientation.

3. If an aircraft is equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and a float-type carburetor, the first indication of carburetor ice would most likely be

A. engine roughness.
B. a drop in oil temperature and cylinder head temperature.
C. loss of rpm.

4. How soon after the conviction for driving while intoxicated from alcohol or drugs must it be reported to the FAA, Civil Aviation Security Division?

A. Upon renewal of medical certificate.
B. No later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action.
C. No later than 30 working days after the motor vehicle action.

5. Upon encountering severe turbulence, which flight condition should the pilot attempt to maintain?

A. Constant altitude and airspeed.
B. Level flight attitude.
C. Constant angle of attack.

6. TRSA service in the terminal radar program provides

A. warning to pilots when their aircraft are in unsafe proximity to terrain, obstructions, or other aircraft.
B. sequencing and separation for participating VFR aircraft.
C. IFR separation (1,000 feet vertical and three miles lateral) among all aircraft.

7. What aircraft inspections are required for rental aircraft that are also used for flight instruction?

A. Biannual and 100-hour inspections.
B. Annual and 100-hour inspections.
C. Annual and 50-hour inspections.

8. A blue segmented circle on a sectional chart depicts which class of airspace?

A. Class C.
B. Class B.
C. Class D.

Final Exam Answers

1. The correct answer is C. An airworthiness certificate (FAA Form 8100-2) remains valid as long as the aircraft meets its approved type design, is in a condition for safe operation, and maintenance is performed properly. (FAR 21.181)

2. The correct answer is C. Various motions and forces and certain visual scenes encountered in flight can create illusions of motion and position. Spatial disorientation from these illusions can be prevented only by visual reference to reliable, fixed points on the ground or to flight instruments. (Aeronautical Information Manual, section 8-1-5)

3. The correct answer is C. Engine roughness may then follow the loss of rpm. Apply full carburetor heat and leave it on until all ice has been removed. This will be indicated by engine operation smoothing out and a noted increase in rpm. (Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, page 6-9)

4. The correct answer is B. FAR 61.15 requires the report to be made not later than 60 days after the motor vehicle action, which is defined in the same part. Where to make the report is addressed in paragraph (e) of the regulation.

5. The correct answer is B. The first rule for flying in turbulence is to reduce airspeed, ideally to the manufacturer’s recommended speed. Do not try to maintain altitude; rather, just a level attitude and ride it out. (Advisory Circular 00-6A, chapter 9)

6. The correct answer is B. Terminal radar service areas are not airspace, nor is any communication with ATC required, but participating does provide ATC separation service. TRSAs are depicted on sectional charts with solid black lines. (Aeronautical Information Manual 3-5-6)

7. The correct answer is B. Aircraft used for hire or for flight instruction for hire are required to have a 100-hour inspection in addition to an annual inspection. (FAR 91.409)

8. The correct answer is C. This symbology depicts a towered airport on sectional charts, and is an airspace area with, typically, a four-mile radius, and extending up to 2,500 feet agl. However, each is individually tailored as necessary to contain any published instrument approach procedure. (Aeronautical Information Manual 3-2-5)