CESSNA 172 R QUESTION BANK

1. Propeller ground clearance : 11’ ¼”

2. Min. turning radius (Pivot point to outboard wingtip): 27’5 ½”
3. Fuel : 100LL – Color Blue
4. Ramp weight: Normal Category-2457lbs
5. Fuel additive should not exceed: 1% for Isopryl alcohol or .10% to .15% for DiEGME
6. Operations must be carried out with caution and only in smooth air: Yellow arc 129-136kts
7. ASI White arc: 33-85 KIAS, Green arc: 44-129 KIAS
8. Max window opening speed- 163 KIAS
9. Oil pressure Min. Red line 20psi
Normal Green arc 50-90
Max Red line 115 psi
10. Abrupt use of controls prohibited above 99 kts (Normal Category); 94 kts (Utility category)
11. Total fuel: 28USG+28USG= 56US Gallons
Unusable 1.5 USG each tank
12. Max. slip or skid duration with one tank dry: 30secs
13. Calibration Card – Magnetic compass- 30° increments
14. Inadvertent icing – Turn back or change altitude
15. With alternator side of the master switch off, compass deviations of as much as 25° may occur
16. Maximum airspeed and altimeter variation from normal is 4kts and 30’
17. The alternator control unit includes an over voltage sensor which normally will automatically shut
down the alternator if the charge voltage reaches approximately 31.5 volts. Restart only when on
ground.
18. Best ROC, MSL = 79 KIAS
19. Prior to flight, check that pitot heater is warm to touch within 30sec with battery and pitot heat
switches ON
20. Oil: Do not operate with less than 5qts. Fill to 8qts for extended flight
21. RPM drop should not exceed 150 RPM on either magneto or 50 RPM differential between
magnetos
22. After starting Oil pressure should indicate pressure within green arc in 30 seconds in summer and
approximately 1 minute in very cold weather.
23. Starter duty cycle: Crank the starter for 10 sec. followed by a 20 sec. cool down period, this can be
repeated two additional times followed by a 10min. cool down period. After cool down, crank the
starter again, three cycles of 10sec followed by 20 seconds of cool down.
24. Alternator check: a Positive verification can be made by loading electrical system momentarily (3
to 5 seconds) with the landing light or operating the wing flaps during engine run up (1800 RPM)
25. Normal en-route climb are performed with flaps up and full throttle and at speeds 5 to 10 kts
higher than best ROC speeds for the best combination of performance, visibility and engine
cooling.
26. Normal cruising: 60-80% power
27. Until a total of 50 hrs has accumulated or oil consumption has stabilized, cruising should be done at
80% power.
28. Stall warning horn which sounds between 5 to 10 kts above stall in all configurations.
29. Operations in direct cross winds of 15 kts has been demonstrated
30. Min. turning radius with differential braking is approx. 27’
31. Nose wheel turns through an arc of 10° each side of centre by applying either R/L brake. This arc
can be increased up to 30°
32. Single slot type flaps, mechanical stop provided at 10°,20° and 30° positions
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34. Landing gear: Main – tubular spring steel; Nose – Air/Oil shock strut
35. Bottom edge of the fuel filler tab, 17.5 gallons unusable in each tank
36. Operating with one tank dry when ¼ full or less do not allow airplane to remain in uncoordinated
flight for periods in excess of 30 secs
37. Parking brakes: Set the brakes with rudder pedals, pull the handle aft, and rotate it 90° down
38. Voltage < 24.5 volts, red annunciation volts will flash for approximately 10 seconds before
becoming steady.
39. Attitude indicator has index marks 10,20,30,60 and 90 degrees.
40. DG- lower left: adjusts the compass card error to correct for precision, lower right is used to move
the heading bug.
41. Avionics Fan operates when Master and Avionics switches are both ON
42. Avoid covering opening on back side of microphone for optimum noise canceling.
43. Stuck microphone is kept continuously for greater than 33 seconds, the transmitter stops
transmitting.
44. VSI indicated ROC/ROD in feet per min.
45. Carburetor icing is indicated by loss of RPM in fixed pitch propeller and loss of manifold pressure
in constant speed propeller.
46. Engine flooding during start up
47. To get maximum cabin heating, Cabin heat knob fully out and cabin heat knob fully in.
48. Best fuel economy: Peak EGT
49. In voltmeter /OAT Clock pushing upper control button will change the display on the window to:
E.F.C.E (Pushing the upper control button will sequence the window from Voltage to Fahrenheit ('F') to centigrade ('C')
and again back to voltage.)
50. Black smoke from exhaust?
51. Alternate static vent positioned at: Centre case of instrument panel
52. ELT annunciator
53. OAT/ voltmeter gauge select switch may be tested by putting the select button down for 3 seconds
to start
54. When oil pressure is below 20psi, OIL PRESS illuminates
55. In event of alternate static vent open, air speed indicator will give an error of 4 knots and altimeter
error will be ±30’ in closed window conditions.
56. Annunciator does not activate on: Low fuel flow and Low RPM
57. DGI should be aligned regularly on long haul flights for: Precession.
58. Avionics cooling fan switches ON automatically when avionics master is ON
59. In event of static tube blockage: ASI reads error.
60. To permit heavy cabin loading, fuel load can be reduced to 17.5 gallons usable in each tank.
61. Aircraft tires are 6 ply rated
62. Fuel system verifying is essential to the system operation. Blockages of the system will result in
decreased fuel flow and even result in engine stoppage. Verifying is accompanied by an
interconnecting live from right to left fuel tank.
63. Fuel flow meter range is: 0 – 11 GPH. Cruising fuel flow 5.6 to 9.3 GPH depending on height,
power and OAT.
64. Tire pressure: Main: 28psi, Nose : 34psi
65. Nose gear: Oleo pneumatic shock strut - Air Pressure 45 psi.
66. Temperature Lapse Rate as per ISA: 2°C/1000’
67. Full Rich mixture MUST be used when operating above 80% power.
68. For easy starting in cold weather, use Primer.
69. Examination of fuel in the system for contamination should be done after every refueling and
before first flight of the day.
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Cessna 172R IMP Notes

1. Oil pressure should register in cold weather in 60 secs.
2. In event at alternate static door open ASI will give an error of 4 knots and altimeter
gives an error of 30ft in closed windows condition.
3. Propeller ground clearance is 11.25ft or 111/4 or 11ft 3 inch.
4. Minimum turning radius is 27ft 51/2inch or 27ft 5.5inch.
5. Abrupt use of controls prohibited beyond 99 knots.
6. Yellow arc of ASI is 129 to 163 knots.
7. Minimum oil pressure is 20 psi.
8. Annuciator does not active on low fuel flow and low RPM.
9. Switch off alternator manually in event ammeter reads more than 31.5 volts.
10. Compass error more than 25 degree may come in an event of alternator switch off.
11. For maximum cabin heat (A) knob full out (B) cabin air fully in
12. Attitude indicator bank marking at an increment of 10, 20, 30, 60, 90.
13. DGI (Directional gyro indicator) has to aligned regularly on long flight For Precision.
14. Audible stall warning – 5 to 10 knots above stalling speed.
15. Avionics cooling fan switches on automatically when avionics master switch is ON.
16. Maximum window open speed 169 knots.
17. Maximum oil pressure is 115 psi.
18. Unusable fuel quantity in each tank is 1.5 gallons.
19. Color of 100LL (Low Lead) grade aviation fuel is BLUE.
20. Maximum slip duration with one tank dry is 30 secs.
21. Maximum ramp weight is 2457 lbs.
22. Concentration of Diethylene glycel monomethyl ether (DEGME) is 0.10% to 0.15%
and 1% of isopropyl alchol.
23. Maximum oil quantity for extended flight 8 quarts.
24. Use of MIL-L-22851 Oil after 50 hrs or when oil consumption stabilized.
25. Maximum deflection of nose wheel by rudder on ground is 10 degree each side.
26. Mechanical stops on flaps – 10, 20, 30 degree.
27. Shock absorption – Air and oil on nose wheel and tubular spring steel on main
wheels.
28. Best rate of climb at sea level 79 knots or 720 fpm.
29. In event of engine flooding actions to be taken:- Mixture – Full lean, Throttle – Full
open, CRANK THE ENGINE, NO PRIMING.
30. Standard temperature lapse rate- 2 deg/1000 ft.
31. Starter cycle is 10 SECS ON and 20 SECS OFF for 3 times and then 10 MINUTES gap
for cooling to be done.
32. Enroute climb speed 5 to 10 knots above best rate of climb speed for better visibility,
performance and better routing.
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33. Until 50 hrs accumulated engines should be run on 80% power on cruise.
34. An open alternator source door will result in an approx. 10% power less at full throttle.
35. Carbureator icing is indicated by loss of RPM in fixed pitch propeller and fall of
mainfoild pressure in constant speed propeller.
36. OAT/VOLTMETER GAUGE select switch may be tested by putting the select button
down for 30 SECS.
37. Microphone button when pressed to more than 33 SECS at a stretch and then
transmission breaks automatically.
38. In event of static tube blockage or pitot blockage---- ASI reads error.
39. To permit heavy cabin fuel load reduced to 17.5 gallons usable in each tank.
40. VOLTMETER/OAT/CLOCK---pushing upper control button will change the display on
OAT/VOLTMETER windows to E-C-F-E (EMPTY-CENTRE-FULL-EMPTY).
41. Examination of fuel with puffs of smoke is because of over priming.
42. There was obvious loss of power when ignition switch was turned for right magneto.
43. Parking brakes is set brakes with rudder paddle and rotate 90 degree down.
44. VSI depict rate of climb and rate of descend in FPM.
45. Engine driven vaccum system provides suction necessary to drive DGI and A/H.
46. Central area of instrument panel contain STATIC PRESSURE ALTERNATE SOURCE
VALVE.
47. ELT is operated by control panel and forward fairing/facing.
48. Beta rays fit fine – Thrust reverse.
49. Lift depends upon shape of wing and angle of attack.
50. Bernoulli’s theorem is - static pressure + dynamic pressure = constant (total
pressure).
51. Performance of reciprocating engine reduces at HIGH ALTITUDE.
52. Ignition switch is controlled by LEFT, RIGHT and BOTH.
53. Oil pressure gauge marking green arc is 50-90 psi.
54. Green arc in ASI = 44-129 knots and red line = 163 knots.
55. The attitude which is not marked in each side of central marking = 40 degree.

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 CESSNA 172 R Examination

1. Ramp Weight Of C-172R 2457

2. Maximum Usable Load 818
3. Wing Loading 14.1 lbs per sqft
4. Power Loading 15.3 lbs per HP
5. Describe IO-360-L2A FUEL INJECTED, HORIZONTALLY OPPOSED, 360 CC DISPLACEMENT
& AIRFRAME MODEL NO
6. Speed fairing increases speed of an A/c by 2 knots.
7. Propeller Diameter Max 75”(inches) & Min 74”
8. Wing Area 174 sqft
9. Minimum turning radius 30 ft
10. 100 LL- LL stands for Low Lead & colour BLUE
11. Type of oil used for first 25 hours of operations SAE 1966
12. Maximum T/O & Landing Weight for Utility category is 2200 lbs
13. Define Vx and its Value BEST ANGLE OF CLIMB 57 KNOTS
14. Va is Maneuvering SPEED value is 99 KNOTS
15. What do you mean by static RPM. RPM AT FULL POWER WITH BREAKS ON GROUND
a. Vne- NEVER EXCEED SPEED Value 163 KNOTS
b. Vno-NORMAL OPERATION SPEED Value 44 to 129
16. Range of Airspeed indicated in ASI
a. White Arc 33 to 85 knots
b. Green Arc 44 to 129
c. Yellow Arc 129 to 163
17. Maximum Oil temperature 2450 F
18. Maximum usable load in utility category 564 lbs
19. Static RPM range 2065 to 2165
20. MIL-L-22851 Or SAE 1899 is ashless Dispersant Oil.
21. SAE stands for SOCIETY OF AUTOMATIVE ENGINEERS
22. C.G Forward limit 35 inches at 1950 lbs & 40 inches at 2450 lbs.
23. C.G aft limit at all weights is 47.3 inches
24. Load factor at maximum T/O weight is
a. Flaps up +3.8g & -1.52g
b. Flaps Down 3.0g
25. Maximum Slip & Skid duration with one tank is 30 SECS
26. Approved Range of Flap settings for landing is 0 to 30
27. Maximum flap setting for side slip or forward slip is Zero
28. If too short a runway length available for departure can we take off with flap setting of 20 degree.
NO
29. What is AHRS & where is it situated in a/c TAIL CONE OF THE AIRCRAFT
30. How many batteries does C-172R has TWO
31. How much is volt capacity of each 24V
32. Will Vaccum failure affect AHRS, if yes then why? NO

33. In case of ditching ,flap setting 200 ROD 300 ft/min and approach speed 55 knots is advised to
maintain.
34. In case of Engine Fire in flight 100 knots Airspeed is advised to maintain.
35. Incase of flames from left fuel tank side slip towards RIGHT is advised.
36. What do you understand by –
Landing as soon as possible Engine failed, land clear of obstacle
Landing as soon as practical PARTIAL POWER LOSS SELECT FIELD FOR LANDING
37. With an ice accumulation of 0.25 inches Or more on the wing leading edges, be prepare for
significant high power requirement and high approach speed and high stall speed.
38. A over voltage sensor circuit disconnects alternator when charge Voltage increases to 31.75 V.
39. If winds are from 225 degree relative to a/c direction while taxing ailerons will be deflected to
RIGHT And elevators deflected to NEUTRAL
40. Operating at Peak EGT provided best fuel economy results in 4% of greater range and 3 knots
decrease in speed.
41. Fuel saving procedure for flight training operations provide fuel saving in excess of 5% when
compared to mixture rich operations.
42. Stall warning comes up 5 to 10 knots (above/below) stalling speed.
43. RPM range in tachometer from 0 to 2700 with displayed increment in every 10 RPM.
44. At 2472 RPM & above digital display shows RED colour annunciator in tachometer to indicate
engine speed more than limit.
45. The Right magneto fires :
a. Lower left & upper right spark plugs.
b. Lower right & upper left spark plugs.
c. Upper left & upper right spark plugs.
d. Lower left & Lower right spark plugs.
46. The Left magneto fires :
a. Lower left & upper right spark plugs.
b. Lower right & upper left spark plugs.
c. Upper left & upper right spark plugs.
d. Lower left & Lower right spark plugs.
47. The maximum limit range of float travel from 0 USG to 24 USG to indicate fuel remaining in tanks.
48. Low volt annunciator shows up when voltage drops below 24.5V.
49. Low vaccume annunciator shows in AMBER colour light when vaccume pressure drops below 3.4
hg.
50. Only when ROC or ROD exceeds 100 ft/min VSI registers in G1000.
 Tech. Specific-172R

Q.1 After starting the engine, how soon must the oil pressure register in cold weather?
Oil Pressure should register in 60 Sec.

Q.2 In event of attain ate static door open ASI will give an error of 9 Kts altimeter of 30’ in closed
window combination.

Q.3 What is the Propeller ground clearance?

Propeller ground clearance is 111/4’’

Q.4 What is the minimum turning radius?

Minimum turning radius is 27’5.5”.

Q.5 Up to what speed can the flying controls be applied abruptly?

Abrupt use of flying controls prohibited beyond 99 kts. (For normal category).
Abrupt use of flying controls prohibited beyond 94 kts. (For utility category).
(This is the maneuver speed - VA) (Lighter the a/c lower the Va).

Q.6 What are the Yellow arc Minimum and maximum speeds on the ASI? What do they indicate?

Yellow arc : Min.129 kts to Max.163 kts. In this range operations must be conducted
with caution and only in smooth air.
Q.7 What is the minimum and maximum oil pressure? What is the Green arc pressure range?
Min. oil pressure -- 20 PSI. Max. oil pressure – 115 PSI. Green arc 50 to 90 PSI.

Q.8 Animator does not activate on bow and fuel flow.

Q.9 Switch off alternator normally if the voltmeter reads more than 31.5 volts.

Q.10 Compass error more than 25 degree may come in event of alternate switch off.

Q.11 For may cabin heat, cabin heat know fully out and cabin air fully in.

Q.12 Attitude indicator’s bank markings are at an increment of 10 degree (10, 20, 30, 60, 90).

Q.13 DGI has to be aligned regularly on long flight to allow for precession of the gyro.

Q.14 When does the audible stall warning come on?

Audible stall warning comes on 5 to10 kts above stalling speed.

Q.15 Avionics essling for switches on automatically when avionics master switches ‘ON’.

Q.16 What is the max speed for opening the window?

Max window open speed is 163 kts.

Q.17 What is the unusable fuel quantity in each fuel tank?

Unusable fuel quantity is 1.5 gal. in each tank.

Q.19 What are the various weight limitations for Cessna 172 R.
Max ramp weight - 2457 lbs
Max Takeoff weight – 2450 lbs
Max landing weight – 2450 lbs

Max weight in Normal Category

Max weight in Utility Category

Q.20 Maximum duration of slip with one tank dry should not exceed 30 Sec.
Q.21 What is the permitted fuel grade and its color?
Avgas grade 100 LL which has BLUE colour and Avgas grade 100 Green coloured.

Q.22 Minimum oil quantity 5 quarts; for extended flights fill to eight quarts.

Q.23 Cove. of DIGEME is .1% to .15%.

Q.24 Use MIL-L-22851 oil after 50 hrs. When consumption stabilizer.

Q.25 Max deflection of nose by rudder on ground is 10° on each side.

Q.26 Mechanical stops on flaps are at 10, 20, 30 degree.

Q.27 What is the type of undercarriage used on Cessna 172?

Tricycle undercarriage.
Main undercarriage -Tubular spring steel. (Tyre pressure – 29 PSI.)
Nose undercarriage – Oleo pneumatic strut. (Tyre pressure – 34 PSI.)
Nose gear : Oleo pneumatic shock strut - air Pressure 45 PSI.

Q.28 What is the best rate of climb at sea level? Best Rate of climb at sea level is obtained at 79kts.

Q.29 Standard Temperature rate is 2°/1000’.

Q.30 Starter cycle 10 Sec. “ON” 20 Sec. “OFF” for a total of 3 times and then 10 minutes cooling time.
After cool down again repeat the above cycle for a maximum of three times. If it does not start,
investigate the cause.

Q.31 For the first 50 engine hrs, it should be run at 80% power at revise.

Q.32 Corborator icing in indicated by loss of RPM in fixed pitch propeller and fall of manifold pressure

at const. Speed propeller.

Q.33 OAT/Voltmeter gauge selected switch may be tested by pulling the selected button down for 30

Sec.

Q.34 If microphone button is kept pressed for more then 33 Sec, transmission automatically stops.

Q.35 In the event of pilot tube blockage ASI gives incorrect reading.

Q.36 To permit heavier cabin load, fuel load should be reduced to 17.5 gals usable in each tank.

Q.37 Voltmeter/OAT/Clock –Pushing upper control button will change the display on OAT/Voltmeter

window.

Q.38 Puff of black smoke occurs due to over-priming.

Q.39 Check magneto drop at 1800 RPM. It should not exceed 150 RPM on either magnate or show
greater than 50 RPM differential between magnetos.

Q.40 To apply parking brake : Depress both brake pedals fully. Pull back brake handle fully and turn it
down through 90 degrees.
The engine driven vacuum system provides the suction necessary to operate DGI and altitude
indicator.

Q.42 The actual area of the instrument panel contains static pressure alter rote so were valve.

Q.43 Full Rich mixture MUST be used when operating above 80% power.
Q.44 Fuel flowmeter range is : 0 – 11 GP. Cruising fuel flow 5.6 to 9.3 GPH depending on height,
power and OAT.

Q.45 ASI
White arc → 33 – 85 kts.
Green arc → 44 – 129 kts.
Yellow arc → 129 – 163 kts.

Q.46 In case you encounter ICE, what should you prefer to do?

a) Turn back.
b) Change altitude.
c) Increase engine speed.

Q.47 Low volt warning lights may be tested by test switch.

Q.48 For easy starting in cold weather.

a) Primer.

b) EGT.

c) Mixture.

d) RPM.

Q.49 For cooling the a/c engine while climbing you should climb with best rate of climb.

Q.50 If alternator shuts down due to over voltage when will you restart it – only ON GROUND?

Q.51 Static pilot help in the reading of which instrument . ASI (Air speed indicator)

Q.52 Ignition operation is controlled by switch which is labeled R, L, BOTH and START.

Q.53 Operation at peak EGT provides best fuel economy.

Q.54 Oil pressure gauge green arc marking is between 50 – 90 PSI.

Q.55 Examination of fuel in the system for contamination should be done after every refueling
and before first flight of the day .

Q.56 The VSI testing ELT what will you do witch the rubber arm.

First press it forward “ON”.

Then press it backward “RESET”

Magneto check : at 1800 RPM. Mag drop < 150. or more than 50 RPM difference
between magnetos.

NO mag. drop indicates faulty ground or mag. timing set in advance of recommended.

Alternator check : at 1800. All reqd services ON – ammeter should show Zero or slight
charge. Voltmeter 27 to 29 Volts. All elect. annunciations OFF. Reduce load before
reducing RPM.
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Important questions of Cessna 172R Ques 1 to Ques 50 for exams

Cessna 172R Questions & Answers

S.No Questions A B C D Answer
Ignition operation is controlled
1 by a rotary switch which is R,L & Both R,L, Both & Start R,L & Start L, Both & Start (B)
controlled by
Operation at 50 Operation at 25
Which of the following provides Operation at Operation at 50 C,
2 F, rich of peak C, rich of peak (A)
best fuel economy peak EGT rich of peak EGT
EGT EGT
Red line for Red line for
minimum Green arc maximum
3 Oil pressure gauge markings All are correct (D)
permissible between 50-90 psi permissible ideal
ideal pressure pressure
Examination of fuel in the Before first After each No need to
4 As in (A) & (B) (C)
system for contamination flight everyday refueling examine

Weak intermittent firing by puffs Spark plug Magneto Starter

5 Over priming (D)
of black smoke caused by failing malfunction malfunction
There was obvious power loss
when ignition switch was Right magneto Left magneto
6 Both Carburetor icing (B)
momentarily turned from both to problem problem
left cause is
Set brake with As in (A) & pull As in (B) & rotate
7 To apply parking brakes All wrong (C)
rudder paddle handle aft 90 deg down
Rate of climb or
Rate of climb Rate of descend Both of (A) & (B)
8 The VSI depicts descend in (D)
in feet/min in feet/min are wrong
feet/min
Suction
Pressure to Suction necessary
Pressure to necessary to
operate attitude to operate
The engine driven vacuum operate airspeed operate direction
9 indicator & direction indicator (C)
system provides indicator & indicator to
airspeed & attitude
altimeter airspeed
indicator indicator
indicator
Static pressure
The center area of instrument Auxiliary fuel
10 alternate source Suction gauge All of the above (A)
panel contains pump section
valve
In attitude indicator which is not
11 marked in each side of central 20 deg 30 deg 40 deg 60deg (C)
marking
In long flight which is the
12 maximum deviation in compass 20 deg 25 deg 30 deg 40 deg (C)
for precession error
As in (A) &
Cabin air knob Cabin heat knob As in (A) & cabin
13 For maximum cabin heat cabin heat knob (D)
push in push out heat knob push in
push out
5 to 10 knots 5 to 10 knots 5 to 10 knots 5 to 10 knots
above stalling above stalling above stalling above stalling
14 Stall warning is activated (C)
speed during speed during take speed in all speed in landing
take off off only condition only
ELT annuciator does not activate
15 Low fuel flow Low pressure Low vacuum Low voltage (A)
on
Oil pressure should register in None of the
16 30 secs 60 secs 20 secs (B)
cold weather in above
 Altimeter will
In the event of alternate static ASI will give ASI will give give error of (+/-)
17 As in (A) & (B) (B)
door open error of 4 knots error of 7 knots 30 in closed
window condition
18 Propeller ground clearance 12 inch 1 feet 11 inch 11.25 inch (D)
19 Minimum turning radius of A/c 25’ 5.5” 26’ 5” 27’ 5.5” 27’ 5” (C)
Abrupt use of control is
20 90 knots 99 knots 113 knots None of above (B)
prohibited beyond
21 Yellow arc of ASI 44-129 129-163 163 33-85 (B)
22 Minimum oil pressure of A/c 20 psi 20 inch 30 psi None of above (A)
Alternator should be switched off Less than More than 30 More than 31.5
23 32 Volts (D)
in event of ammeter reading 31.5Volts Volts Volts
Compass error upto 25 deg may None of the
24 Switched on Switched off No charging (B)
come in event of alternator above
D.G.I (or Compass) has to be
25 aligned regularly on long flight Precision (A)
for
26 Maximum window open speed 160 knots 140 knots 113 knots 163 knots (D)
27 Maximum oil pressure Not given 50 psi 115 psi 160 psi (C)
Unusable fuel quantity in each 21.5 US None of the
28 1.5 US gallons 53 US gallons (B)
tank gallons above
29 Maximum ramp weight is 2107 lbs 2450 lbs 2457 lbs 2100 lbs (C)
Maximum slip duration with one None of the
30 60 secs 30 secs 50 secs (B)
tank dry above
31 Color of 100 LL(Low Lead) fuel Blue Green Yellow Orange (A)
Minimum oil quantity for
32 7 quarts 9 quarts None of the given 5 quarts (D)
extended flight is
Connection in fuel of
33 DiEGME(DiEthyl Glycol 1% 0.25% 0.1% only 0.10% to 0.15% (D)
Monomethyl Ether)
Concentration in fuel of
34 1% 2% 0.10% 0.10% to 0.15% (A)
isopropyl alcohol
Which oil is to be used after 50 SAE-J-1966 SAE-J-1899
hrs of engine running or when aviation grade aviation grade
35 MIL-L-22851 As in (B) & (C) (D)
the oil consumption has been straight ashless dispersant
stabilized mineral oil oil
Maximum deflection of nose
10 deg to either 10 deg to left side 10 deg to right 30 deg to either
36 wheel by use of rudder paddle on (A)
side only side only side
ground is
all of the above
37 Mechanical stops on flaps are at 10 deg at 20 deg at 30 deg (D)
are correct
Best rate of climb speed at sea all of the above
38 79 knots 59 knots 68 knots (A)
level is are correct
39 Shock absorption on nose wheel Hydraulic Oil system only Air & Oil system All are correct (C)
None of the
40 Shock absorption on main wheel Air/Oil system Tubular spring Hydraulic (B)
above
Turn off
Advance mixture
auxillary fuel Open half throttle
to full rich &
41 If engine floods pump & place & crank engine All are correct (D)
retard throttle
mixture in Idle when engine fires
properly
cut off
42 Standard temp. lapse rate 5 deg/1000 ft 2 deg/1000 m 2 deg/1000 ft 5 deg/1000 m (C)
 20 secs 'OFF' for 3
times & then 10
43 Starter cycle for engine is 10 secs 'ON' 10 secs 'OFF' mins gap for As in (A) & (C) (D)
cooling to be
given
Enroute climb speed is 5 to 10 Poor visibility,
As in (B) & best As in (C) & best
44 knots above best rate of climb performance & Best visibility (D)
performance cooling
speed for cooling
Until 50 hrs has been
60% power on 100% power on 80% power on
45 accumulated engine should be Do not use power (C)
cruise cruise cruise
run at
Approx. 10% Approx. 10% loss Approx. 10%
An open alternate door will
46 loss of power at of power at full No power loss increase of power (B)
result in an
half throttle throttle at full throttle
Loss of manifold
Loss of rpm in Increase of rpm
pressure in
47 Carburetor icing is indicated by fixed pitch in fixed pitch As in (A) & (C) (D)
constant speed
propeller propeller
propeller
48 Nose gear shock strut pressure 40 psi 20 psi 45 psi 25 psi (C)
Outside air
temp.(OAT)/Voltmeter gauge
None of the
49 select switch may be used by 5 secs to start 3 secs to start 4 secs to start (B)
above
putting the select button down
off
If the PTT button of microphone
is kept pressed for more than 33 Automatically None of the
50 Switched Off Switched ON (A)
secs in continuous then the terminated above
transmission is

In voltmeter/OAT/Clock pushing
51 upper control button will change S-T-A-R-T E-N-D E-C-F-E F-C-E-E (C)
the display on window
Maximum fuel capacity of each
52 56 US gallons 3 US gallons 28 US gallons 1.5 US gallons (C)
tank
None of the
53 Spark plug fault causes Loss of RPM Loss of fuel Increase in RPM (A)
above
54 Magneto malfunction causes Loss of RPM Loss of fuel Misfiring All of the above (C)
55 Brake of the A/c MIL-L-6082 MIL-L-22851 MIL-L-5606 MIL-L-5686 (C)
56 Tyre pressure of nose wheel tyre 45 psi 34 psi 28 psi 30 psi (B)

57 Tyre pressure of main wheel tyre 45 psi 34 psi 28 psi 30 psi (C)
58 Nose wheel strut length 2 inches 3 inches 1 inch 5 inches (A)
59 Propeller diameter 69 inches 75 inches 67 inches 73 inches (B)
60 Engine model number IO-360-L2A IO-280-L2A IO-360-N2C Not given (A)
61 Standard empty weight of A/c 1369 1639 2100 1600 (B)
Baggage Baggage Total baggage
compartment 1 compartment 2 compartment
62 Baggage compartment contains All are correct (D)
has allowance has allowance of allowance is 120
of 120 lbs 50 lbs lbs
63 Max useful load of A/c 818 lbs 808 lbs 900 lbs 1600 lbs (A)
64 Wing loading of A/c 14.1 kg/sq.ft 15.3 lbs/Hp 14.1 lbs/sq.ft 14.1 lbs/m (C)
65 Power loading of A/c 15.3 kg/Hp 15.3 lbs/m 14.1lbs/sq.ft 15.3 lbs/Hp (D)
Length, Height, Wing span of
66 27' 2", 8' 1", 36' 1" resp
A/c resp
None of the
67 Wing area of A/c 169 sq. ft 174 sq. inch 174 sq. ft (C)
above
68 Elevator span of an A/c 11' 2" 11' 4" 36' 1" 65 " (B)
None of the
69 Wheel base length of A/c 65" 75" 74" (A)
above
Horse power rating & engine 108 BHP, 2800 160 BHP, 2400 108 BHP, 2450 160 BHP, 2100
70 (B)
power RPM RPM RPM RPM
71 Propeller model no. of A/c IO-360-L2A 1C235/LFA7570 IC235/DSA7570 1C360/LFA7570 (B)
Flaps Up 60 Flaps Up 70 kias, Flaps Up 65 kias,
Airspeed when engine fails after Flaps Up or
72 kias, Flaps Flaps Down 65 Flaps Down 60 (C)
take off Down 65 kias
Down 65 kias kias kias
Landing with a flat main tyre,
73 10 deg 20 deg As required 30 deg (D)
Flaps will be
Landing with a flat nose tyre,
74 30 deg As required 10 deg Not required (B)
Flaps will be
Engine failure during take off Wings flaps
75 Brakes apply Ignition switch off Throttle idle (D)
roll the first action will be retract
If fire occurs during start on Throttle - half Throttle - full Throttle - full
Throttle - close &
76 ground the throttle & mixture open & mixture- open & mixture- open & mixture- (B)
mixture-rich
will be idle cut off idle cut off rich

Descending through clouds to go Choose a

around against & spiral dive to heading as Choose as Choose as westly
77 As in (B) & (C) (D)
minimize compass card swings shown in easterly heading heading
due to changing bank angle compass
The magneto check should be
78 Before Start up At 1800 RPM At 2000 RPM At 1700 RPM (B)
made
A 28 volt,
A 28 volt, A 34 volt, direct
direct current None of the
79 The A/c is equipped with indirect current current electrical (A)
electrical above
electrical system system
system
A belt driven,
A 20amp A belt driven,
The electrical system of A/c is 60amp None of the
80 alternator &(+/-) 60amp alternator (C)
powered by alternator & 34 above
30 volt battery & 24 volt battery
volt battery
The desired vacuum range of an 4 to 5 mm of 4 to 5 inch of 4.5 to 5.5 mm of 4.5 to 5.5 inch of
81 (D)
A/c is mercury mercury mercury mercury
Between
Between 118.06
The communication receiver 110.35 &
& 136.972 MHz Not receives & None of the
82 transmitter receives & transmits 136.975 MHz (B)
with 25 KHz transmits signals above
signals with 35 KHz
spacing
spacing
Between
Between 118.00 Between 108.00 &
The navigation receiver receives 108.00 & None of the
83 & 136.975 MHz 136.975 MHz in (A)
VOR & localizer signals 117.95 MHz in above
in 25 KHz steps 50 KHz steps
50 KHz steps
The Levis The Davtron The Davtron
The Levis model
84 A/c has clock model model simple model 803 digital model simple (B)
803 digital clock
clock clock clock
The clock of an A/c combines Outside air temp.
85 a Clock Voltmeter All of the above (D)
the feature of gauge
86 Take off speed for normal climb 60-65 kias 65-75 kias 70-80 kias 75-80 kias (C)
Enroute climb at sea level 75-85 kias with 75-85 kias with 70-80 kias with 70-80 kias with
87 (A)
airspeed is flaps up flaps down flaps up flaps down
Avco Textron
88 Engine manufacturer of an A/c McCauley None (B)
Lycoming Lycoming
Four cylinder
89 Engine type of A/c Fuel injection Air cooled All are correct (D)
engine
 To replenish
MIL-L-6082 or SAE-J-1966 To replenish the
the supply Use until total of (A) & (C) are
90 aviation grade straight mineral supply during (D)
during first 25 first 50 hrs correct
oil is used first 75 hrs
hrs
At sea level, Best rate of climb
91 70 kias 79 kias 71 kias 65 kias (B)
speed is
At 10,000 ft best angle of climb
92 70 kias 79 kias 71 kias 65 kias (D)
speed
Short field
Normal Normal approach
approach speed of
93 Landing approach speed approach speed speed at 60-70 All are correct (D)
62 kias with flaps
at 65-75 kias kias
30 deg
94 Max oil temp. 118 deg 245 F (A) & (B) 100 F (C)
110 kias for 10 85 kias for 10 to 123 kias for 0 to
95 Max flap extended speed of A/c (A) & (B) (D)
deg flaps 30 deg flaps 30 deg flaps
160 kcas or 163 126 kcas or 129 108 kcas or 110 140 kcas or 145
96 Vne of A/c (A)
kias kias kias kias
Max structural cruising speed of 160 kcas or 163 126 kcas or 129 108 kcas or 110 140 kcas or 145
97 (B)
A/c kias kias kias kias
No aerobatic Acrobatic DAY-NIGHT- Flight into icing
Which of the following
98 maneuvers maneuvers VFR-IFR condition (D)
statement is incorrect
approved approved approved prohibited
Transmit
Transmit
MAYDAY on Transmit HELP
MAYDAY on
121.5 MHz on 121.5 MHz
98.3 MHz giving None of the
99 While ditching giving location giving location & (A)
location & above
& intention & intention on
intention &
SQUAWK SQUAWK 7700
SQUAWK 7200
7700
A 760 channel
A 200 channel A 350 channel
VHF
100 The set of radius contains VHF navigation VHF navigation As in (A) & (B) (D)
communication
receiver receiver
receiver
 CESSNA 172R
1. The maximum ramp weight for normal category aircraft is
a. 2107lbs
b. 2100lbs
c. 2457lbs
d. 2450lbs
2. With the alternator side of the master switch off max. compass deviation may occur up to
a. 25 degree
b. 30 degree
c. 20 degree
d. 15 degree
3. Maximum slip or skid duration with one tank dry is:
a. 30 sec
b. 35 sec
c. 40 sec
d. 25 sec
4. Temperature decreases by…………………………….for each 1000 feet altitude.
a. 1.5 deg c
b. 2 deg c
c. 2.5deg
d. 3 deg
5. Maximum oil pressure is.
a. 118 psi
b. 115 psi
c. 124 psi
d. 125 psi
6. The max window open speed in KIAS is
a. 160
b. 108
c. 163
d. 173
7. The minimum turning radius (pivot pt. to outbound using tip)
a. 28ft.5.5 inches
b. 27ft 5.5 inches
c. 27ft 2.5 inches
d. 28ft2.5 inches
8. The unusable fuel quantity in each tank is
a. 3 gallon
b. 2 gallon
c. 1.5 gallon
d. 1 gallon
9. The correct statement in respect of cabin heating ventilation system to get maximum
a. Cabin air knob is pushed full in.
b. Cabin heat knob is pulled out.
c. As in (1)and “cabin heat” knob is pulled out.
d. As in (2) and “cabin air” knob is pulled out.
10. In voltmeter /OAT operation by pushing the upper control button will sequence the window
from
a. E-C-F-E
b. E-F-C-E
c. C-F-E-C
d. F-E-C-F
11. The propeller ground clearance is
a. 11.5 inches
b. 11 inches
c. 11.25 inches
d. None of the above
12. Ignition operation is controlled by a rotary switch which is labeled
a. R,L and both
b. R,L both and start
c. R,L and start
d. L, both and start
13. Which of the following provides best fuel economy
a. Operation at peak EGT
b. Operation at 50 deg F rich of peak EGT
c. Operation at 50 deg C rich of peak EGT
d. Operation at 25 deg F rich of peak EGT
14. The oil pressure gauge marking indicates
a. Red line for minimum permissible idling pressure
b. Green arc B/w 50-90 psi
c. Red line for max permissible pressure
d. All are correct
15. Examination of fuel in the system for contamination and grade should be done
a. Before the first flight of every day
b. After each refueling
c. Both (1)and (2) are correct
d. There is no need of full examination.
16. Weak intermittent firing followed by puffs of black smoke from the exhaust stock indicates.
a. Spark plug fouling
b. Magneto malfunction
c. Starter malfunction
d. Over priming
17. There was obvious power loss when ignition switch was momentarily turned from “both” to
“L” position. The cause is
a. Right magneto problem
b. Left magneto problem
c. Both magneto problem
d. Carburetor icing
18. To apply the parking brake:
a. Set the brake with rudder pedal
b. As in “1”and pull the handle aft
c. As in (2)and rotate the handle 90 deg down.
d. All are wrong
19. The vertical speed indicator depicts airplane
a. Rate of climb in ft per sec
b. Rate of descent in ft per sec
c. Both(1)and (2)correct
d. Rate of climb or descent in feet per minute
20. The engine driven vacuum system provides the
a. Pressure to operate attitude indicator and airspeed indicator
b. Pressure to operate airspeed indicator and altimeter
c. Suction necessary to operate directional indicator and attitude indicator
d. Suction necessary to operate directional indicator and airspeed indicator
21. The center area of instrument panel contains
a. Static pressure alternate source valve
b. Auxiliary fuel pump switch
c. Suction gauge
d. All the above
22. Mark the correct statement in respect of landing gear system
a. All L/g are air/oil shock strut
b. Both main L/g are of air/oil shock strut
c. Nose L/G is of tubular spring steel struts
d. Nose L/G is of air/oil shock strut
23. Colour of 100 LL grade aviation fuel is
a. Green
b. Blue
c. White
d. None of the above
24. The compound DIEGME mixed with fuel total fuel volume in concentration B/w
a. 0.10% to 0.15%
b. 0.15% to 0.20%
c. 0.05% to 0.010%
d. None
25. The ELT enunciator illuminates when rocker switch in cockpit is placed to
a. Forward position
b. Center position
c. Rear position
d. As in (1)and generally wire locked by thin copper wire
26. Mark the incorrect statement in respect of avionics equipment.
a. The aviation cooling fan operates when avionics power switch is put on
b. Volume and output of overhead speaker is controlled through the audio selector .
c. Avoid covering opening on back side of microphone for optimum noise cancelling
d. All are correct
27. On pressing left rudder pedal to left side, nose wheel can be turned to max
a. 10o
b. 20o
c. 25o
d. 30o
28. An open alternate air door will result in an approximate …………………….. power loss at
full throttle.
a. 5%
b. 8%
c. 10%
d. 12%
29. To permit heavier cabin loading filling of fuel usable in each tank must not be less than
a. 15.5 gallons
b. 16.5 gallons
c. 17.5 gallons
d. 18.5 gallons
30. The yellow arc on ASI responds to (in KIAS)
a. 44 to 129 knots
b. 33 to 85 knots
c. 129 to 163 knots
d. 163 knots
31. Mark the incorrect statement in respect of attitude indicator bank attitude has index marks
(either side of the center mark)
a. 20deg
b. 30 deg
c. 40 deg
d. 60 deg
32. Abrupt use of the controls is prohibited above
a. 95 knots
b. 99 knots
c. 105 knots
d. None
33. The digital clock/OAT is tested by
a. Holding select button for 4 sec
b. Holding control button for 3 sec
c. As in (2)and activation of all four enunciators
d. None of the above
34. The audible stall warning horn comes at
a. 5 to 10 knots above stall during landing and takeoff only
b. 5 to 10 knots below stall in all flight condition
c. 5 to 10 knots above stall in all flight condition
d. 5 to 10 knots below stall during landing and takeoff only
35. In pitot/static system ,if the static source becomes blocked
a. ASI will still function
b. AS in (1) and will give erroneous indications
c. AS in(2) but will indicate higher than actual
d. As in (1) but ASI will indicate lower than actual
36. _____ carburetor ice is detected by
a. Drop in engine RPM in fixed pitch propeller aircraft
b. Rise engine RPM on constant speed propeller aircraft
c. As in (1) and drop in engine manifold pressure on constant speed propeller aircraft
d. As in (2) and drop in engine manifold pressure on constant speed propeller aircraft

37. In en-route climb, to improve engine cooling a short duration climb can be made at
a. The best angle of climb speed
b. The best rate of climb speed
c. Lower than the best rate of climb speed
d. Lower than the best angle of climb
38. Until engine has accumulated 50 hrs or engine
a. 70% power
b. 75% power
c. 80% power
d. 85%power
39. The recommended starter duty cycle is
a. 10 sec on,20 sec off ,max 3 time
b. 20 sec on ,10 sec off, max 2 time
c. As in (2)and repeat for max 2 time in the same cycle as (2) after a cooling 60 sec
d. As in (1) and repeat in the same cycle as (1) till engine starts
40. Max. weight of 2450 lbs ,the best rate of climb at sea level:
a. 71 KIAS
b. 79 KIAS
c. 65KIAS
d. 81KIAS
41. During engine starting , if engine floods
a. Turn on auxiliary fuel pump
b. Mixture in idle cut off
c. Close throttle full to ½ and crank engine
d. All are correct
42. Mark the correct statement in respect of compass
a. A knob on the lower left edge of the instrument is used to adjust the compass card
b. Compass card must be readjusted on extended flights
c. As in (2)and a knob on the lower right edge of the instrument for the heading bug.
d. All are correct
43. The transmitter of the bendix/kingXX 155 Anav/comm. System stops transmitting if the
microphone is keyed continuously for greater than
a. 30 sec
b. 33 sec
c. 36 sec
d. 39 sec
44. Flap switch lever mechanical stops and provided at
a. 10 degree Position
b. 20 degree Position
c. 30 degree position
d. all of the above
45. mark the incorrect statement
Innuctiator located above altimeter provides caution and warning messages for
a. fuel flow
b. oil pressure
c. low vacuum
d. low voltage situation
46. The red oil pressure illuminates when pressure is below.
a. 20 psi
b. 25 psi
c. 30 psi
d. None of the above
47. For extended flight, fill(dip stick indication)engine oil to
a. 5 quarts
b. 4 quarts
c. 6 quarts
d. None of the above
48. The alternator must be switched off manually if voltage indicates beyond
a. 30.5 v
b. 28.5 v
c. 31.5 v
d. 29.5 v
 49. The max airspeed and altimeter variation over the normal operating range window(s)closed is
and alternator switched off is
a. 2 knots and 30 ft
b. 4 knots and 50 ft
c. 8 knots and 50 ft
d. 4 knots and 30 ft
50. In very cold weather condition after starting the engine, if oil pressure gauge does not being to
read pressure within ………..sec then stop the engine and investigate.
a. 30 sec
b. 45 sec
c. 60 sec
d. 75 sec

ANSWERS

1 C 11 C 21 A 31 C 41 B
2 A 12 B 22 D 32 B 42 D
3 A 13 A 23 B 33 B 43 B
4 B 14 A 24 A 34 C 44 D
5 B 15 C 25 A 35 B 45 A
6 C 16 D 26 D 36 C 46 A
7 B 17 B 27 A 37 B 47 D
8 C 18 C 28 C 38 C 48 C
9 C 19 D 29 C 39 A 49 D
10 b 20 C 30 C 40 B 50 C
 CESSNA 172 R QUESTIONS

1. During cold weather operations time required for 9. Proper action to be taken in case of voltmeter
oil pressure to get registered is reading in excess of 31.5 volts is
a. 30 seconds a. Switch off Master Switch (Alt. & Bat.) and
b. 45 seconds land as soon as practical
c. 60 seconds b. Switch off Master Switch (Alt. only ) and
d. 90 seconds land as soon as possible
c. Switch off Master Switch (Bat. only) and
2. Propeller ground clearance for C172R is land as soon as possible
a. 11” d. Switch off Master Switch (Alt. only)
b. 11.25” and land as soon as practical
c. 12”
d. 12.5” 10. In event of alternator failure
a. Direction Indication Gyro may show error
3. In event of alternate static door open ASI and of more than 25o
altimeter error are: b. Magnetic Compass may show error
a. ASI: 9 KIAS Altimeter: 30 feet of more than 25o
b. ASI: 6 KIAS Altimeter: 15 feet c. Standby attitude indicator may not be
c. ASI: 20 KIAS Altimeter: 60 feet relied upon
d. ASI: 15 KIAS Altimeter: 50 feet d. ASI may show error upto 6 KIAS

4. Minimum turning radius from pivot point to 11. For maximum cabin heating
outboard wing tip is a. Cabin heat knob fully out and cabin
a. 36 feet 6 inches air knob fully in
b. 30 feet 0 inches b. Cabin Heat knob fully in and cabin air
c. 27 feet 5.5 inches knob fully in
d. 28 feet 6 inches c. Cabin Heat knob fully out and cabin air
knob fully out
5. Abrupt use of flight controls is prohibited beyond d. Cabin Heat knob fully out and cabin air
a. 129 KIAS knob fully out
b. 85 KIAS
c. 99 KIAS 12. Attitude indicator bank markings are
d. 103 KIAS a. 10o, 15o, 30o, 45o & 90o
b. 10o, 20o, 30o & 60o
6. Yellow arc range on the ASI is from c. 10o, 15o, 30o, 60o & 90o
a. 33 KIAS to 85 KIAS d. 10o, 20o, 30o, 60o & 90o
b. 129 KIAS to 163 KIAS
c. 44 KIAS to 129 KIAS 13. Direction Indicating Gyro (DGI) shall be
d. 20 KIAS to 33 KIAS periodically aligned with magnetic compass to
compensate for
7. Minimum oil pressure is a. Slip error
a. 20 psi b. Precession Error
b. 50 psi c. Vacuum error
c. 14 psi d. Instrument Error
d. 10 psi
14. Audible stall warning comes
8. During preflight inspection which annuciator a. 5-10 knots below stall speed
should not be displayed b. 5-10 knots above stall speed
a. Low vacuum annunciator c. 5 knots below stall speed
b. Oil pressure annunciator d. 5 knots above stall speed
c. Low Fuel L & Low Fuel R
annunciator 15. Avionics essling
d. All the above a. A
b. B

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 c. C d. MIL – L 6082 only
d. D
24. Permitted concentration of fuel additive DiEGME
16. Maximum allowable speed for opening the is
window is a. 1 % to 1.5 %
a. 163 Knots b. 0.1% to 0.15 %
b. 129 Knots c. 0.01 % to 0.05 %
c. 110 Knots d. none of the above
d. 85 Knots
25. Maximum deflection of nose gear on ground is
17. Maximum slip-skid duration when flying on one a. 10o with rudder, 15o with rudder and
tank dry is brake
a. 20 seconds b. 10o with rudder, 20o with rudder and
b. 30 seconds brake
c. 45 seconds c. 10o with rudder, 30o with rudder
d. 60 seconds and brake
d. 10o with rudder, 40o with rudder and
18. Unusable fuel quantity in each tank is brake
a. 3.0 gallons
b. 2.0 gallons 26. Flaps are equipped with mechanical stops at
c. 1.5 gallons following extensions
d. 1.0 gallons a. 10o, 15o and 20o
b. 10o, 25o and 30o
19. Maximum RPM for engine operation is indicated c. 20o, 30o and 40o
by a red line on tachometer, for Cessna 172R it is d. 10o, 20o and 30o
a. 2400 rpm
b. 2450 rpm 27. Landing gear shock absorption on C-172 are
c. 2457 rpm a. Nose Gear: Air/Oil Strut; Main Gear:
d. 2500 rpm Tubular Spring
b. Nose Gear: Tubular Spring; Main Gear:
20. Maximum oil pressure is indicated by lower end Air/Oil Strut
of upper red arc, in psi it is c. Nose Gear: Tubular Spring;; Main Gear:
a. 115 Tubular Spring
b. 120 d. Nose Gear: Air/Oil Strut; Main Gear:
c. 125 Air/Oil Strut
d. 130
28. Best rate of climb speed at sea level is
21. Fuel grade and color approved for use in Cessna a. 65 KIAS
172 are b. 70 KIAS
a. 100LL Green & 100 Blue c. 79 KIAS
b. 100LL Blue & 100 Green d. 80 KIAS
c. 100 Green only
d. 100LL Blue only 29. Standard temperature lapse rate is
a. 1o Celsius per 1000 ft
22. Minimum oil quantity used for extended b. 2o Celsius per 1000 ft
operations is c. 3o Celsius per 1000 ft
a. 3 quarts d. 4o Celsius per 1000 ft
b. 5 quarts
c. 6 quarts 30. The recommended starter duty cycle is
d. 8 quarts a. 10 sec. on 20 sec. off for two times then
10 minutes cooling
23. Which engine oil is recommended for use after 50 b. 10 sec. on 20 sec. off for three times
hrs operations when oil consumption has then 10 minutes cooling
stabilized c. 10 sec. on 10 sec. off for three times
a. MIL – L 22851 or SAE J1899 then 10 minutes cooling
b. MIL – L 6082 or SAE J1966 d. 10 sec. on 20 sec. off for three times
c. SAE J1966 only then 30 minutes cooling
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 31. Until 50hrs of operation, during cruise the max b. Puffing black smoke
power setting should be c. RPM drop
a. 60% d. Stuck Propeller
b. 70%
c. 80% 39. Which of the following is acceptable during
d. 90% magneto drop check at 1800 rpm
32. Indication of carburetor icing in a fixed pitch a. Left: 1680 Right: 1750
propeller engine system and a constant speed b. Left: 1640 Right: 1690
propeller engine system is c. Left: 1640 Right: 1640
a. Drop in rpm and rise in manifold pressure d. Left: 1750 Right: 1730
respectively
b. Rise in rpm and rise in manifold pressure 40. Correct procedure for applying parking brakes is
respectively a. Pull parking brake lever and turn it 90
c. Drop in rpm and drop in manifold degrees
pressure respectively b. Pull parking brake lever and turn it 180
d. Rise in rpm and rise in manifold pressure degrees
respectively c. Press toe brakes and hold them, pull
parking lever and turn it 90 degrees,
33. OAT/Voltmeter gauge may be tested by pushing release toe brakes
the select button and holding it for d. Press toe brakes and hold them, pull
a. 10 seconds parking lever and turn it 180 degrees,
b. 20 seconds release toe brakes
c. 30 seconds
d. 40 seconds 41. The engine driver vacuum pump provides the
suction necessary for operation of
34. If the microphone key is keyed in for 33 seconds a. Direction Gyro, Attitude Gyro, and Turn
or more Coordinator
a. The VHF avionics goes to standby mode b. Direction Gyro, Attitude Gyro, Airspeed
b. The selected COM transmission is Indicator
discontinued c. Direction and Attitude Gyros only
c. The COM radio goes to low power mode d. None of the above
d. The COM1 radio selection switches to
COM2 radio 42. Correct inflation pressures for nose wheel and
main wheel are
35. In the event of pitot tube blockage the ASI will a. 38 psi, 45 psi
give b. 45 psi, 38 psi
a. Aural warning c. 34 psi, 29 psi
b. Visual Flag Warning d. 34 psi, 28 psi
c. Erroneous Reading
d. Reliable Reading 43. Normal fuel flow range is
a. 0 GPH to 6 GPH
36. The fuel filler tabs in the C172 fuel tanks can be b. 1 GPH to 11 GPH
used to fill fuel to a lower capacity enabling c. 1 GPH to 6 GPH
heavier cabin loading, this lower capacity is d. 0 GPH to 11 GPH
a. 17.5 gallons in both tanks
b. 17.5 gallons in each tanks 44. Which of the following is incorrect about ASI
c. 30.5 gallons in each tank markings on C172
d. 18.5 gallons in each tank a. White arc: 33 – 85 knots
b. Green arc: 44 – 129 knots
37. Pushing the upper control button on c. Yellow arc: 129 – 163 knots
Voltmeter/OAT/Clock changes the display d. Red line: 166 knots
a. Volts - oF – oC – Volts
b. Volts – oC – oF – Volts 45. On encountering icing conditions the appropriate
c. Volts - oF – Volts – oC - Volts course of action is
d. Volts – oC – Volts – oF - Volts a. Increase engine power and cruise at
38. Indications of over priming are airspeed above 110 knots
a. High EGT b. Turn back and change altitude
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 c. Extend flap to 20 degrees and maintain
altitude
d. Declare emergency and land as soon as
possible
46. For best cooling during en-route climbs
a. Climb at Vy
b. Climb at Vx
c. Climb at a speed higher then Vy
d. Climb at 75-85 knots

47. Proper course of action during inflight shutdown

of alternator due to high voltage is
a. A
b. A
c. A
d. A

48. For easy start during cold weather operations

a. Manually cycle propeller in opposite
direction of rotation
b. Manually cycle propeller in normal
direction of rotation
c. Use primer pump for 6 seconds
d. Use primer pump for 10 seconds

49. Operation at peak EGT provides

a. Worst fuel economy
b. Best fuel economy
c. Average fuel economy
d. None of the above

50. Oil pressure gauge markings are

a. Lower red arc 0-25 psi : Green arc 50-
115 psi: Upper red arc psi 115-120 psi
b. Lower red arc 0-20 psi : Green arc 60-
115 psi: Upper red arc psi 115-120 psi
c. Lower red arc 0-20 psi : Green arc
50-115 psi: Upper red arc psi 115-
120 psi
d. Lower red arc 0-20 psi : Green arc 50-
110 psi: Upper red arc psi 110-120 psi

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 CESSNA 172 R 20. Max. Deflection of nose wheel by the use of
Rudder on ground is 10* to either side .
1. Oil Px should register in cold Wx in – 60 21. Mechanical stops on Flaps are at 10*, 20*,
sec. 30*.
2. In event of alternate static door / source open 22. Best ROC speed at sea level is 78 kts.
, ASI will give error of – 4 knts. 23. Std. Temp. Lapse rate is 2*c/1000’.
And ALTIMETER error will be +/- 30 feet in 24. Starter cycle for engine : 10 sec. ON, 20 sec.
closed window condition. OFF for 3 times and then 10 min. Cooling
3. Propeller ground clearance is time.
11&1/4th”[11.25]. 25. En-route climb speed is 5-10 kts above best
4. Min. Turning radius of a/c is 27’5.5” . ROC for best visibility ,performance and
5. Yellow arc on ASI is from 129 – 163 kts. cooling.
6. Oil Px. .....min. – 20 PSI 26. Unti
Max. – 115 PSI. 27. l 50 hrs has been accumulated , engine
should be run at 80% POWER on cruise.
7. Alternator should be switched OFF in event 28. An open alternate door will result in an
of ammeter reading more than 31.5 VOLTS. approx. 10% LOSS of power at full throttle.
8. Compass error up to 25*[degree] may come 29. Carburettor icing is indicated by LOSS OF
in event of alternator switched off. RPM in fixed pitch prop. and LOSS OF
9. Altitude indicator bank marking is at MANIFOLD PX. CSP.
increment of 30*.[10*, 20*,30*,30*,90*]. 30. OAT/VOLTMETER gauge “SELECT”
10. Avionics cooling fan switches ON switch may be tested by putting the SELECT
automatically , when avionics master switch BUTTON DOWN {for 3 min. For the start}.
is ‘ON’. 31. If PTT button of microphone is kept pressed
11. Max. Window open speed is – for more than 33 sec. In continuation then
163 kts. transmission is automatically terminated.
12. Max. Oil px. Is- 32. In event of static tube blockage ...ASI reads
115 PSI. error.
13. Unusable Fuel quantity is 1.5 Gallons in each 33. To permit heavy cabin loading fuel can be
tank. reduced of 17.5 Gallons usable in each tank.
14. Max. Ramp weight is 2457 34. Voltmeter / OAT /Clock pushing upper
LBS. control button will change the display on
15. Max. Slip duration with one tank dry is 30 OAT/Voltmeter /Window to
sec. E + F ----- C -------E.
16. Colour of 100 LL fuel is - 35. Abrupt use of control beyond 99 kts.
BLUE. 36. ROC at sea level 720 FPM.
17. Max. Oil qty. for extended flt. Is - 8 Qtz. 37. Max. T/O weight 2450 LBS.
18. Concentration of DIEGME is 0.10 – 0.15% 38. Max. loading wt. 2450 lbs.
to be added to fuel. 39. Std. Empty wt. 1639 lbs.
19. MIL-L-22851 oil to be used after 50 hrs. Of 40. Max. useful load 818 lbs.
Engine running or when consumption is 41. Baggage allowable 120 lbs.
stabilised. 42. Total fuel capacity 56 Gallon.
43. Propeller fixed pitch diameter 75”.
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 44. Wheel base length is 65”.
45. Wing area is 174 sq. Feet.
46. Total usable fuel 53 gallon.
47. No. Of engine SINGLE {1}.
48. Engine type:- Normally aspirated , direct
drive , air cooled , Hori. Opposed , fuel
injected , 4 cylinder piston engine.
49. Horse Power rating and engine speed 160
Rated BHP at 2400 RPM.
50. BHP is POWER DEVELOPED BY THE
ENGINE.
51. ASI are for normal operation :-
1} T/O:- normal climb out 70-80 kts.
2} short field T/O:- 10* flaps, speed at 50
feet ..57 kts.
60. In event of pitot tube blockage – ASI
gives errors in reading.
61. The ELT is operated by a control panel at
the FORWARD FIRING.
62. ELT based _____ on the control panel....-
CENTRE.
63. Rotary type of magneto sequence
is..._OFF –R-L –BOTH- START.
64. In magneto , LEFT magneto problem
momentarily key on ---LEFT MAGNETO.
65. DGI similar to...-MAGNETIC
COMPASS.
66. The best fuel economy in flt. Is...- PEAK
EGT.

51. Enroute climb flaps UP

1} best ROC/sea level --- 60 KIAS.

2} best ROC/1000’ -----65 KIAS.

52. Landing Approch-----
1} Normal approach FLAP UP 65-75
KIAS.
2} Normal app. FLAP 30* 60-70
KIAS.
3} short field app. FLAP 30* 61 KIAS.

53. Altimeter 30’ in closed window

condition.
54.Annunciator does not activate on LOW
FUEL FLOW.
55. For max. cabin heating cabin heat CHT --
- knob fully out and cabin air knob fully
‘IN’.
56. DGI has aligned regularly on long flight
for PRECESSION.
57. Audiable stall warning .... 5-10 kts above
stall speed.
58. Shock absorption --- air/oil nose wheel
tabular spring steel on main wheel.
59. In the event of engine flooding..ALL
ANS. GIVEN ARE CORRECT.

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 CESSNA- 172R

1. ignition operation is controlled by a rotary switch which is leveled by-

(a)R,L AND BOTH.
(b)R.L,BOTH AND START.*
(c)R.L AND START.
(d)L,BOTH AND START.

2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING PROVIDES BEST FUEL ECONOMY-

(a)OPERATION AT PEAK EGT. *
(b)OPERATION AT 50*C,RICH OF PEAK EGT
(c)OPERATION AT 50*F ,RICH OF PEAK EGT
(d)OPERATION AT 25*F, RICH OF PEAK EGT

3.OIL PRESSURE GUAGE MARKING-

(a)RED LINE FOR MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE IDEAL PRESSURE.
(b)GREEN ARK BETWEEN 60-90 PSI *
(c)RED LINE FOR MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE IDEAL PRESSURE.
(d)ALL ARE CORRECT.

4.EXAMINATION OF FUEL IN THE SYSTEM FOR CONTAIMINATION AND GRAD SHOULD BE DONE-
(a)BEFORE FIRST FLIGHT EVERYDAY.
(b)AFTER EACH REFUELING.
(c)AS IN a AND b. *
(d)NO NEED TO CHECK.

5.WEAK INTERMENT FIRING BY PUFFS OF BLACK SMOKE-

(a)SPARK PLUG FOULING. *
(b)MAGNETO MALFUNTION.
(c)STARTER MALFUNCTION.
(d)OVER PRIMMING.

6. THERE WAS OBVIOUS POWER LOSS WHEN IGNITION SWITCH WAS MOMENTARILY TURNED
FOR BOTH TO L. CAUSE IS –
(a)R MAGNETO PROBLEM.
(b)L MAGNETO PROBLEM.*
(c)BOTH.
(d)CARBURETOR ICING.

7.TO APPLY PARKING BRAKES-

(a)SET BRAKE WITH RUDDER PADDLE.
(b)AS IN a, PULL HANDLE AFT.
(c)AS IN b ,ROTATE 90* DOWN.
(d)ALL WRONG.
8.THE VSI DEPICT-
(a)RATE OF CLIMB IN ft/mnt.
(b)RATE OF DESCENT IN ft/ mnt.
(c)BOTH a AND b. *
(d)RATE OF CLIMB/DESCENT IN ft/mnt.

9.THE ENGINE DRIVEN VACCUM SYSTEM PROVIDES –

(a)PRESSURE TO OPERATE ALTITUDE INDICATION AND ASI.
(b)PRESSURE TO OPERATE ASI AND ALTIMETER.
(c)SUCTION NECESSARY TO OPERATE DIRECTION INDICATOR AND
ATTITUDE INDICATOR. *
(d)SUCTION NECESSARY TO OPERATE DI AND ASI.

10.CENTER AREA OF INSTUMENT PANEL CONTAIN-

(a)STATIC PRESSURE ALTERNATE SOURCE VALVE.
(b)SUCTION GUAGE.
©AUXILLARY FUEL PUMP SECTION
(d)SUCTION NECESSARY TO OPERATE DI AND ASI.

11.IN ATTITUDE INDICATOR WHICH IS NOT MARKED IN EACH SIDE OF

CENTRAL MARKING-
(a)20 (b)30 (c)40* (d)60

12.IN LONG FLIGHT MAX DEVIATION IN COMPASS FOR PRECESSION ERROR-

(a)20 (b)25 (c)30 (d)40

13.FOR MAXIMUM CABIN HEAT-

(a)CABIN AIR KNOB PUSH IN.
(b)CABIN HEAT KNOB PUSH OUT.
(c)AS IN (a) AND CABIN HEAT KNOB OUT *
(d)AS IN (a) AND CABIN HEAT KNOB PUSH IN.

14.STALL WARNING IS ACTIVATED-

ANS-5-10 KNOTS ABOVE STALLING SPEED IN ALL CONDITIONS.

15.MAX SPEED AT SEA LEVEL-123 KNOTS.

16.RATE OF CLIMB-720FPM

17.SERVICE CEILING-13500 FT

18.TAKE OFF ROLL-945 FT

19.LANDING ROLL-550 FT

20MAX T/O AND LANDG WT-2450 LBS

21.FUEL CAPACITY-56 GAL(28 IN EACH TANK)

22.OIL CAPACITY-8 QTS

23.PROPPELER FIXED PITCH DIAMETER-75 INCH

24.WHEEL BASE LENGTH-65 INCH

25.WING AREA-174 SQ FT

26.TOTAL UAUSBLE FUEL-53 US GALLON

27.STANDARD EMPTY WT.-1639LBS

28.NEVER EXCEED SPEED-163 KIAS

29.MAX STRUCTURAL CRUISING SPEED-129 KIAS

30.MAX FLAP EXTENTED SPEED -----10*FLAP—110 KIAS

20*FLAP---85 KIAS
31WHITE ARC —33-85 KIAS
GREEN ARC ---44-129 KIAS
YELLOW ARC ---129-163KIAS
RED LINE -----163 KIAS

32.MAX ENGINE SPEED-2400RPM

33.STATIC RPM RANGE AT FULL THROTEL IS 2065-2165

34.MAX OIL PRESSURE—115 PSI

35.MAX OIL TEMPERATURE -245*F (118*C)

36.TOTAL USABLE FUEL IN ALL FLIGHT -53 US GALLON

37.WITH ¼ TANK OR LESS PROLONGED UNCOORDINATED WHEN OPERATING ON

EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT TANK

38.SPARK FOWLING—LOSS OF RPM

39.MAGNETO MALFUCTION—MISFIRING

40.NOSE WHEEL STRUT—2 INCHES

41.BRAKE OIL—MIL-H-3606

42.NOSE WHEEL—34 PSI

43.MAIN WHEEL --28 PSI

44.NOSE GEAR SHOCH STRUT---45 PSI

45.OIL PRESSURE SHOULD REGISTER IN COLD WEATHER IN 60 SEC AND HOT

WEATHER---30SEC

46.IN THE EVENT OF STATIC DOOR OPEN, ASI WILL WILL GIVE AN ERROR OF 4
KTS AND ALTIMETER WILL GIVE AN ERROR OF +/-30* IN CLOSED WINDOW
CONDITION.
47.PROPELLER GROUND CLERANCE IS 11 ¼ INCHES ,11.25 INCHES,,11.2 INCHES.

48.MINIMUM CLEARING RADIUS(TURNING RADIUS)—2715.511

49.ABRUPT USE OF CONTROLS IS PROHIBITED BEYOND—99KTS

50.YELLOW ARC ON ASI IS FROM 129 –163 KTS

51.MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE OF A/C-20 PSI

52.ANNUCIATOR DOES NOT ACTIVATE ON LOW FUEL FLOW AND LOW RPM

53.ALTERNATOR SHOULD BE SWITCHED OFF IN EVENT OF AMMETER

READING MORE THAN 31.5 V

54.COMPASS ERROR UPTO 25* MAY COME IN EVENT OF ALTERNATOR SWITCHED

OFF

55.TO GET MAXIMUM CABIN HEATING CABIN HEAT KNOBS FULL OUT AND
CABIN AIR FULLY IN.

56.ATTITUDE INDICATOR HAS BANK MARKING IN A INCREAMENT OF

10*(10*,20*,30*,60*,90*)

57.DIRECTIONAL GYRO INDICATOR(DGI)SHOULD BE ALIGNED REGULARLY

,UNEQUALLY AN LONG LEVEL FLIGHT FOR PRECESSION

58.AUDIBLE STALL WARNING 5-10 KNTS BEFORE STALL IS REACHED

59.MAX WINDOW OPEN SPEED IS 163 KNTS

60.AVIONIC COOLING FANS SWITCHED ON AUTOMATICALLY WHEN AVIONICS

MASTER IS ON

61.MAX OIL PRESSURE IS 115 PSI

62UNUSABLE FUEL QUANTITY—1.5 GAL IN EACH TANK

63. MAX RAMP WT.—2457 LBS

64.MAXIMUM SLIP DURATION WITH ONE TANK DRY IS 30 SEC.

65.COLOUR OF 100 LL (LOW LEADED FUEL)---BLUE

66.MAX OIL QUANTITY FOR EXTENDED FLIGHT IS 8 QTS,5 RPM—7QTS

67.CONCENTRATION OF DIEGME IS .10% TO .15% AND 1% FOR ISOPROPLY

ALCOHOL.

68.MIL-L-22851 OIL USED AFTER 50 HRS OF ENGINE RUN UP OR THE

CONSUMPTION HAS STABILIZED.
69.UNTIL 50 HRS HAS BEEN ACCUMULATED ENGINE SHOULD BE RUN AT
80% POWER ON CRUISE.

70.AN OPEN ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE DOOR WILL RESULT IN

AN APPROX 10% LESS OF POWER AT FULL THROTTEL.

71.CARBURETTOR ICING IS INDICATED BY LOSS OF RPM IN FIXED

PITCH PROPELLER AND FAIL OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE IN CONSTANT
FIXED PITCH PROPELLER.

72.OAT/VOLTMETER GUAGE SELECT SWITCH MAY BE TESTED BY

PUTTING THE SELECT BUTTON DOWN FOR 3 SEC.

73.MICROPHONE BUTTON WHEN PRESSED FOR MORE THAN 33 SEC

AT A STRECH AND THEN TRNSMISSION BREAKS AUTOMATICALLY.

74.AN EVENT OF STATIC TUBE BLOKAGE, PITOT BLOKAGE---ASI READS ERROR.

75.TO PERMIT HEAVY CABIN LOADING FUEL LOAD READUCED TO 17.5G

USABLE IN EACH TANK.

76.VOLTMETER/OAT/CLOCK PUSHING UPPER CONTROL BUTTON WILL

CHANGE THE DISPLAY ON OAT/VOLTMETER WINDOW TO E.C.F.E.

77.MAX DEFLECTION OF NOSE WHEEL BY USE OF RUDDER OR PADDLE ON

GRD IS 10° IN EITHER SIDE

78.MECHANICAL STOP ON FLAPS ARE AT 10°,20°,30°.

79.SHOCK ABSORBER IS ACCOMPLISHED BY AIR/OIL ON NOSE WHEEL AND

TURBULOR SPRING STEEL ON MAIN WHEEL.

80.BEST RATE OF CLIMB SPEED AT SEA LEVEL IS 79 KTS

81.IN EVENT OF ENGINE FLOODING

MIXTURE FULL OPEN
THROTTEL FULL OPEN
NO CRANK
PRIMMING
(all the above are correct)

82.STANDARD TEMPERATURE LAPSE RATE IS 2*/1000FT.

83.STARTER CYCLE FOR ENGINE IS 10 SEC ON AND 20 SEC OFF FOR 3 TIMES AND
THEN 10 MIN GAP FOR COOLING IS TO BE GIVEN

84.ENROUTE CLIMB SPEED IS 5KTS –10 KTS ABOVE BEST RATE OF CLIMB SPEED
FOR BEST VISIBILITY PERFORMANCE AND COOLING.