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C172

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What type of engine does the Cessna 172 have?

a)

A. Turbocharged, water-cooled, inline engine

b)

B. Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed engine

c)

C. Fuel injected, turbocharged, air-cooled, rotary engine

d)

D. Direct drive, air-cooled, supercharged, radial engine

2.

How many engines does the Cessna 172 have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

3.

What is the engine manufacturer for the Cessna 172?

a)

a) Continental Motors

b)

b) Textron Lycoming

c)

c) Pratt & Whitney

d)

d) Rolls-Royce

4.

Question: Who manufactures the propeller for the Cessna 172?

a)

a) Hartzell Propeller

b)

b) McCauley Propeller Systems

c)

c) Sensenich Propeller

d)

d) MT-Propeller

5.

How many propeller blades does the Cessna 172 have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

What type of propeller does the Cessna 172 have?

a)

d) Feathering

b)

c) Fixed Pitch

c)

b) Variable Pitch

d)

a) Constant Speed

7.

What types of fuel can the Cessna 172 accept?

a)

a) Jet A-1 (Colorless)

b)

b) 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)

c)

c) 100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)

d)

d) MOGAS (Red)

8.

What is the total fuel capacity?

a)

56 gal

b)

53 gal

c)

28 gal

d)

26.5 gal

9.

What is the total usable fuel?

a)

212L

b)

163L

c)

201L

d)

90L

10.

What is the total capacity of each tank?

a)

106L

b)

212L

c)

201L

d)

96L

11.

Why is it important to park a Cessna 172 with wings level and turn the fuel selector to the left or right?

a)

a) To prevent fuel evaporation.

b)

b) To reduce engine wear during start-up.

c)

c) To maximize fuel capacity and minimize the transfer of fuel from one tank to another during refueling

d)

d) To maintain proper weight and balance during parking.

12.

What type of oil should be used after the first 50 hours of an aircraft's lifespan?

a)

Synthetic Automotive Oil

b)

MIL-L-6082

c)

SAE J1966 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil

d)

Multi-Viscosity Oil

e)

MIL-PRF-23699 Aviation Synthetic Oil

13.

What type of oil should be used after 50 hours of aircraft operation?

a)

MIL-L-22851

b)

SAE J1899 Aviation Grade Ashless Dispersant Oil

c)

MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil

d)

SAE 40 Automotive Oil

e)

SAE 30 Aviation Oil

14.

What is the total oil capacity?

a)

9 Quartz

b)

8 Quartz

c)

7 Quartz

d)

6 Quartz

15.

What is the oil sump?

a)

8 Quartz

b)

7 Quartz

c)

6 Quartz

d)

5 Quartz

16.

As per the POH which Operational category or categories is this aeroplane permitted to fly?

a)

Day/Night IFR/VFR

b)

Normal

c)

Normal and Utility

d)

AWK/PVT

17.

Vno (normal operating)

a)

129

b)

105

c)

126

18.

Vmax x/wind (maximum crosswind in landing configuration)

a)

20

b)

10

c)

 

15

19.

Va (design manoeuvre speed - @ MTOW)

a)

90

b)

163

c)

105

20.

Vb (turbulence penetration speed - @ MTOW)

a)

105

b)

There is no Vb

c)

90

21.

Vx (best angle of climb speed)

a)

62

b)

90

c)

65

22.

Vcrz (cruise climb speed)

a)

100

b)

90

c)

129

23.

Vy (best rate of climb speed)

a)

 

62

b)

80

c)

74

24.

Vfe (flap 10º extension speed)

a)

110

b)

85

c)

115

25.

Vfe (flap 10º to FULL extension speed)

a)

110

b)

85

c)

80

26.

Vs0  (Stall speed in landing configuration)

a)

48

b)

40

c)

30

27.

Vs1 (Stall speed in clean configuration)

a)

30

b)

40

c)

48

28.

Maximum Load Factor in the Normal Category (Flaps Down)

a)

+1.0g - 0g

b)

+2.0g - 0g

c)

+3.0g - 0g

29.

Maximum Load Factor in the Normal Category (Flaps Up)

a)

+3.8g - 1.52g

b)

+4.0g - 0g

c)

+4.4g - 1.76g

30.

Maximum Load Factor in the Utility Category (Flaps Down)

a)

+3.0g - 0g

b)

+2.0g - 0g

c)

+3.8g - 0g

31.

Maximum Load Factor in the Utility Category (Flaps Up)

a)

+4.4g - 1.76g

b)

+3.8g - 1.52g

c)

+4.0g - 1.76g

32.

Vne (never exceed)

a)

163

b)

129

c)

 

160

33.

The optimum glide speed for this aeroplane is

a)

68

b)

90

c)

62

d)

74

34.

The start sequence for hot starts?

a)

Normal start sequence, open vents to full to increase airflow into the cabin

b)

Normal start sequence excluding priming the engine

c)

Normal start sequence excluding priming the engine and prolonged engine operation on the ground

35.

The RPM used for checking the ignition system

a)

1500

b)

2000

c)

1800

36.

What is the Max Ramp Weight

a)

1160 kg

b)

1160 lbs

c)

1154 lbs

37.

The Max Take-off Weight

a)

1160 lbs

b)

1156 kg

c)

1156 lbs

38.

The Max Landing Weight

a)

1156 lbs

b)

1160 kg

c)

1156 kg

39.

The Max Zero Fuel Weight

a)

There is no Max Zero Fuel Weight

b)

 

1160 lbs

c)

1160 kgs

40.

The Max number of Adult persons on board (POB)

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

6

41.

The Max Baggage Weight (In Baggage Area)

a)

There is no max baggage weight

b)

77 kg – 54kg in Area A and 22kg in Area B

c)

54 kg

42.

The locations of fuel tanks & fuel tank sump drain points?

a)

1 Tank in each wing, 5x fuel drain points under each wing and 3x drain points under the nose from the Fuel Selector, Fuel Reservoir and Fuel Strainer

b)

1 Tank in each wing, 5x fuel drain points under each wing and 3x drain points under the nose from the Fuel Selector, Fuel Reservoir and Engine Driven Fuel Pump

c)

1 Tank in each wing, 5x fuel drain points under each wing and 3x drain points under the nose from the Fuel Selector, Fuel Shutoff Valve and Fuel Pump

43.

The position of the fuel tank vents?

a)

Wing vent and in the fuel filler cap

b)

Under each wing

c)

Wing vent, In the fuel filler caps and a fuel vent located on the Leading Edge underneath the Left Wing behind the strut

44.

What type of fuel delivery system does the engine have?

a)

Carburettor

b)

Turbine

c)

Fuel Injection System

45.

Describe the priming system and its use.

a)

The Auxiliary Fuel pump is used for priming the engine before starting, vapour suppression and in the event of an engine driven pump failure

b)

The Eng Driven Fuel pump is used for priming the engine before start up and vapour suppression

c)

The Auxiliary Fuel pump is used for priming the engine before starting and vapour suppression

46.

Where are the fuel boost/auxiliary pumps located?

a)

Between the Fuel Selector and the Fuel Filter

b)

Positioned Between the Fuel Reservoir tank and the Fuel Shutoff valve

c)

Positioned Between the Fuel Reservoir tank and the Fuel Air Control Unit

47.

What is the minimum Oil quantity before flight per the POH and RMIT SOP is?

a)

5 Quarts 6 Quarts

b)

6 Quarts 7 Quarts

c)

6 Quarts 6 Quarts

48.

What is the power output of the engine and number of cylinders?

a)

200 HP, 4 cylinders

b)

180 BHP, 6 cylinders

c)

180 BHP, 4 cylinders

49.

Is the engine Supercharged or Turbocharged?

a)

Turbocharged

b)

Supercharged

c)

Neither – Naturally aspirated

50.

What type is the undercarriage system (fixed/retractable/tricycle/conventional)?

a)

Fixed / Tricycle

b)

Retractable / Conventional

c)

Retractable / Tricycle

51.

Describe the flap actuating system

a)

Manual / mechanical operation via lever on floor between front seats

b)

Actuated by an electric motor located in the right wing

c)

Electrically operated via switch located on lower instrument panel

52.

What systems are hydraulically operated?

a)

Brakes & Undercarriage

b)

Brakes

c)

No answer text provided.

d)

Undercarriage

53.

What procedures are followed when a hydraulic system failure is suspected?

a)

Ease off brake pressure and Re-Apply / Pump the pedals to attempt to increase pressure

b)

None

c)

Ease off brake pressure and Re-Apply once only

54.

Whats the voltage on the battery?

a)

24V

b)

28V

c)

32V

d)

18V

55.

Whats the voltage on the alternator?

a)

28V

b)

24V

c)

32V

d)

18V

56.

What is the DC system voltage?

a)

24V

b)

28V

c)

32V

d)

18V

57.

Where are the Battery and External Power receptacle located?

a)

Right FWD side of Firewall, Baggage Compartment

b)

Baggage compartment, Baggage Compartment

c)

Left FWD side of Firewall, Left side of Engine Cowling

58.

How long can the battery supply emergency electrical power for?

a)

Power supplied by Main Batt until voltage drops below 20 Volts, then Standby batt supplies electrical power for 30mins

b)

60 mins

c)

60 Ampere-hours

59.

Following an Alternator / generator failure in flight, which non-essential electrical services should be switched off? (Refer Low Volts Annunciator Checklist)

a)

Lights & extra radios

b)

The Engine

c)

 

The Battery

60.

If a Stall warning device is fitted, is it electrical, mechanical or pneumatic?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Electrical

c)

Pneumatic

61.

How is the cockpit ventilated?

a)

Fan

b)

Fresh air vents

c)

Windows

d)

Air-conditioning system

62.

How is the cockpit heated?

a)

Space heater

b)

Inlet(Ram) air is bypassed through an exhaust shroud. Air is ducted from exhaust shroud, now heated, into ventilation ducts inside of the cabin, known as a Heat Exchanger

c)

Uses fuel from the aircraft fuel system to support a flame in a designated heater unit Air enters the combustion chamber by use of a fan or ram air where it is then burned inside a shroud the resulting warm air from the shroud is routed into the cabin while the exhaust gas is vented overboard

63.

Where is the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) located?

a)

Hand-held

b)

In the nose cone

c)

Aft of the fuselage, Right Hand Side

64.

Where are the torches located?

a)

Not applicable N/A

b)

Hand -held

c)

In the nose cone

65.

Where is Survival Equipment held?

a)

Not applicable N/A

b)

In the baggage compartment

c)

 

Hand -held if required

66.

Where are the Pitot heads, static vents and any water drain points for the pitot static system located?

a)

Pitot head located on the lower surface of the left wings leading edge, external static ports mounted on left side of forward fuselage. Water drain point located in pitot head

b)

Pitot head located on lower surface of the left wings leading edge, external static ports mounted on left side of forward fuselage, Water drain point located in in both pitot head and static port

c)

Combined pitot head under Left wing.

67.

Is there a Pitot heat system fitted to the Cessna 172?

a)

Yes

b)

Not applicable

c)

No

68.

Is there an Alternate Static Source fitted to the Cessna 172?

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Not Applicable

69.

Where is the Alternate Static Source located?

a)

Inside the cabin, a part of the avionics panel

b)

Inside the cabin, below the throttle control

c)

Not Applicable

70.

What is the purpose of the Alternate Static Source?

a)

Provide an Alternate Pitot source

b)

To provide an alternate static source in the case of a static port blockage

c)

Provide an Alternate Total Pressure source from within the Cabin

71.

Which flight instruments are operated electrically? (Analogue)

a)

Compass

b)

Turn co-ordinator

c)

Turn Co-ordinator and Compass

72.

Which flight instruments are operated electrically (G1000)?

a)

Turn co-ordinator

b)

PFD / MFD

c)

PFD / MFD and all Standby Instruments

73.

Which instruments are gyroscopically operated? (Analogue)

a)

Tachometer

b)

Attitude Indicator, Directional Indicator and Turn Coordinator

c)

ASI, VSI, Altimeter

74.

Which instruments are gyroscopically operated (G1000)?

a)

PFD / MFD

b)

ASI, VSI, Altimeter

c)

Standby Attitude Indicator

75.

Which instruments are operated by vacuum? (Analogue)

a)

Attitude Indicator AI

b)

Attitude and Directional Indicator

c)

Directional Indicator DI

76.

Which instruments are operated by vacuum (G1000)?

a)

Standby Attitude Indicator AI

b)

Directional Indicator DI

c)

PFD / MFD

77.

What is the Red Arc on the IAS?

a)

20-40

b)

30-50

c)

0-20

d)

10-30

78.

What is the White Arc on the IAS?

a)

40-85

b)

30-75

c)

50-95

d)

40-50

79.

What is the Red Line on the IAS?

a)

163

b)

90

c)

120

d)

105

80.

What categories is the Cessna 172 certified in?

a)

Normal

b)

Utility

c)

Normal and Utility

81.

What category must you be in to do conduct aerobatics on the Cessna?

a)

Normal

b)

Utility

c)

Both

82.

Can the rear seat be occupied in the utility category?

a)

Yes

b)

No

83.

During Aerobatics, does the baggage compartment have to be empty?

a)

Yes

b)

No

84.

Is the Cessna 172S Approved for VFR or IFR condition during day or night?

a)

Only VFR

b)

Only IFR

c)

Both

85.

When is the AUX Audio In probihibted?

a)

Takeoff

b)

Landing

c)

Both

86.

Question:

What type of flap system does the Cessna 172 have?

a)
  • A) Plain flap

b)
  • B) Fowler flap

c)
  • C) Single slot type wing

d)
  • D) Split flap

87.

Vb (At 2200lb)

a)

98

b)

91

c)

90

d)

105

88.

Vb (At 1900lb)

a)

90

b)

98

c)

105

d)

129