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Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam

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For Question 411 select "B", "C" or "D" ("A" is selected only as an example)!

411. (Refer to figures 33 and 34.) What is the maximum amount of baggage that can be carried when the airplane is loaded as follows?

Front seat occupants 387 lb||Rear seat occupants 293 lb||Fuel 35 gal (210 lb)

A) None of the below.
B) 45 pounds.
C) 63 pounds.
D) 220 pounds.

412. GIVEN: WEIGHT ARM MOMENT:

Empty weight 1,495.0 pounds, Arm 101.4 inches, Moment 151,593.0

Pilot and passengers 380.0 pounds, Arm 64.0 inches

Fuel (30 gallons usable no reserve) Arm 96.0 inches

The CG is located how far aft of datum?

A) CG 92.44 inches.
B) CG 94.01 inches.
C) CG 119.8 inches.
D) None of the above.

413. An aircraft is loaded 110 pounds over maximum certificated gross weight. If fuel (gasoline) is drained to bring the aircraft weight within limits, how much fuel should be drained?

A) 15.7 gallons.
B) 16.2 gallons.
C) 18.4 gallons.
D) None of the above.

414. (Refer to figures 33 and 34 above.) Determine if the airplane weight and balance is within limits.

Front seat occupants 415 pounds

Rear seat occupants 110 pounds

Fuel, main tanks 44 gallons

Fuel, aux tanks 19 gallons

Baggage 20 pounds

A) 19 pounds overweight, CG within limits.
B) 19 pounds overweight, CG out of limits forward.
C) Weight within limits, CG out of limits.
D) None of the above.

415. (Refer to figure 35.) What is the maximum amount of baggae that may be loaded aboard the airplane for the CG to remain within the moment envelope?

WEIGHT (POUNDS) MOMENT/1000

Empty weight 1,350 pounds, Arm 51.5 inches

Pilot and front passenger 250 pounds

Rear passengers 400 pounds

Baggage ??

Fuel, 30 gallons (180 pounds)

Oil, 8 quarts (56 pounds), Arm 0.2 inches

A) 105 pounds.
B) 110 pounds.
C) 120 pounds.
D) None of the above.

416. (Refer to figure 35 above.) Calculate the moment of the airplane and determine which category is applicable.

WEIGHT (POUNDS) MOMENT/1000

Empty weight 1,350 pounds, Arm 51.5 inches

Pilot and front passenger 310 pounds

Rear passenger 310 pounds

Fuel, 38 gallons

Oil, 8 quarts, Arm 0.2 inches

A) 79.2, utility category.
B) 80.8, utility category.
C) 81.2, utility category.
D) None of the above.

417. (Refer to figure 35 above.) What is the maximum amount of fuel that may be aboard the airplane on takeoff if loaded as follows:

WEIGHT (POUNDS) MOMENT/1000

Empty weight 1,350 pounds, Arm 51.5 inches

Pilot and front passenger 340 pounds

Rear passenger 310 pounds

Baggage 45 pounds

Oil, 8 quarts

A) 24 gallons.
B) 32 gallons.
C) 40 gallons.
D) None of the above.

418. An airplane has been loaded in such a manner that the CG is located aft of the aft CG limit. One undesirable flight characteristic a pilot might experience with this airplane would be:

A) a longer takeoff run.
B) difficulty in recovering from a stalled condition.
C) stalling at higher-than-normal airspeed.
D) None of the above.

419. What is an advantage of a constant-speed propeller?

A) Permits the pilot to select and maintain a desired cruising speed.
B) Permits the pilot to select the blade angle for the most efficient performance.
C) Provides a smoother operation with stable RPM and eliminates vibrations.
D) None of the above.

420. (Refer to figure 24. I suggest printing this map.) While en route on Victor 185, a flight crosses the 248 degree radial of Allendale VOR at 0951 and then crosses the 216 degree radial of Allendale VOR at 1000. What is the estimated time of arrival at Savannah VORTAC?

A) 1023.
B) 1028.
C) 1036.
D) None of the above.

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