WorksheetsC172
Total questions: 88
Worksheet time: 45mins
What type of engine does the Cessna 172 have?
A. Turbocharged, water-cooled, inline engine
B. Normally aspirated, direct drive, air-cooled, horizontally opposed engine
C. Fuel injected, turbocharged, air-cooled, rotary engine
D. Direct drive, air-cooled, supercharged, radial engine
How many engines does the Cessna 172 have?
1
2
3
4
What is the engine manufacturer for the Cessna 172?
a) Continental Motors
b) Textron Lycoming
c) Pratt & Whitney
d) Rolls-Royce
Question: Who manufactures the propeller for the Cessna 172?
a) Hartzell Propeller
b) McCauley Propeller Systems
c) Sensenich Propeller
d) MT-Propeller
How many propeller blades does the Cessna 172 have?
1
2
3
4
What type of propeller does the Cessna 172 have?
d) Feathering
c) Fixed Pitch
b) Variable Pitch
a) Constant Speed
What types of fuel can the Cessna 172 accept?
a) Jet A-1 (Colorless)
b) 100LL Grade Aviation Fuel (Blue)
c) 100 Grade Aviation Fuel (Green)
d) MOGAS (Red)
What is the total fuel capacity?
56 gal
53 gal
28 gal
26.5 gal
What is the total usable fuel?
212L
163L
201L
90L
What is the total capacity of each tank?
106L
212L
201L
96L
Why is it important to park a Cessna 172 with wings level and turn the fuel selector to the left or right?
a) To prevent fuel evaporation.
b) To reduce engine wear during start-up.
c) To maximize fuel capacity and minimize the transfer of fuel from one tank to another during refueling
d) To maintain proper weight and balance during parking.
What type of oil should be used after the first 50 hours of an aircraft's lifespan?
Synthetic Automotive Oil
MIL-L-6082
SAE J1966 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil
Multi-Viscosity Oil
MIL-PRF-23699 Aviation Synthetic Oil
What type of oil should be used after 50 hours of aircraft operation?
MIL-L-22851
SAE J1899 Aviation Grade Ashless Dispersant Oil
MIL-L-6082 Aviation Grade Straight Mineral Oil
SAE 40 Automotive Oil
SAE 30 Aviation Oil
What is the total oil capacity?
9 Quartz
8 Quartz
7 Quartz
6 Quartz
What is the oil sump?
8 Quartz
7 Quartz
6 Quartz
5 Quartz
As per the POH which Operational category or categories is this aeroplane permitted to fly?
Day/Night IFR/VFR
Normal
Normal and Utility
AWK/PVT
Vno (normal operating)
129
105
126
Vmax x/wind (maximum crosswind in landing configuration)
20
10
15
Va (design manoeuvre speed - @ MTOW)
90
163
105
Vb (turbulence penetration speed - @ MTOW)
105
There is no Vb
90
Vx (best angle of climb speed)
62
90
65
Vcrz (cruise climb speed)
100
90
129
Vy (best rate of climb speed)
62
80
74
Vfe (flap 10º extension speed)
110
85
115
Vfe (flap 10º to FULL extension speed)
110
85
80
Vs0 (Stall speed in landing configuration)
48
40
30
Vs1 (Stall speed in clean configuration)
30
40
48
Maximum Load Factor in the Normal Category (Flaps Down)
+1.0g - 0g
+2.0g - 0g
+3.0g - 0g
Maximum Load Factor in the Normal Category (Flaps Up)
+3.8g - 1.52g
+4.0g - 0g
+4.4g - 1.76g
Maximum Load Factor in the Utility Category (Flaps Down)
+3.0g - 0g
+2.0g - 0g
+3.8g - 0g
Maximum Load Factor in the Utility Category (Flaps Up)
+4.4g - 1.76g
+3.8g - 1.52g
+4.0g - 1.76g
Vne (never exceed)
163
129
160
The optimum glide speed for this aeroplane is
68
90
62
74
The start sequence for hot starts?
Normal start sequence, open vents to full to increase airflow into the cabin
Normal start sequence excluding priming the engine
Normal start sequence excluding priming the engine and prolonged engine operation on the ground
The RPM used for checking the ignition system
1500
2000
1800
What is the Max Ramp Weight
1160 kg
1160 lbs
1154 lbs
The Max Take-off Weight
1160 lbs
1156 kg
1156 lbs
The Max Landing Weight
1156 lbs
1160 kg
1156 kg
The Max Zero Fuel Weight
There is no Max Zero Fuel Weight
1160 lbs
1160 kgs
The Max number of Adult persons on board (POB)
4
5
7
6
The Max Baggage Weight (In Baggage Area)
There is no max baggage weight
77 kg – 54kg in Area A and 22kg in Area B
54 kg
The locations of fuel tanks & fuel tank sump drain points?
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
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
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
The position of the fuel tank vents?
Wing vent and in the fuel filler cap
Under each wing
Wing vent, In the fuel filler caps and a fuel vent located on the Leading Edge underneath the Left Wing behind the strut
What type of fuel delivery system does the engine have?
Carburettor
Turbine
Fuel Injection System
Describe the priming system and its use.
The Auxiliary Fuel pump is used for priming the engine before starting, vapour suppression and in the event of an engine driven pump failure
The Eng Driven Fuel pump is used for priming the engine before start up and vapour suppression
The Auxiliary Fuel pump is used for priming the engine before starting and vapour suppression
Where are the fuel boost/auxiliary pumps located?
Between the Fuel Selector and the Fuel Filter
Positioned Between the Fuel Reservoir tank and the Fuel Shutoff valve
Positioned Between the Fuel Reservoir tank and the Fuel Air Control Unit
What is the minimum Oil quantity before flight per the POH and RMIT SOP is?
5 Quarts 6 Quarts
6 Quarts 7 Quarts
6 Quarts 6 Quarts
What is the power output of the engine and number of cylinders?
200 HP, 4 cylinders
180 BHP, 6 cylinders
180 BHP, 4 cylinders
Is the engine Supercharged or Turbocharged?
Turbocharged
Supercharged
Neither – Naturally aspirated
What type is the undercarriage system (fixed/retractable/tricycle/conventional)?
Fixed / Tricycle
Retractable / Conventional
Retractable / Tricycle
Describe the flap actuating system
Manual / mechanical operation via lever on floor between front seats
Actuated by an electric motor located in the right wing
Electrically operated via switch located on lower instrument panel
What systems are hydraulically operated?
Brakes & Undercarriage
Brakes
No answer text provided.
Undercarriage
What procedures are followed when a hydraulic system failure is suspected?
Ease off brake pressure and Re-Apply / Pump the pedals to attempt to increase pressure
None
Ease off brake pressure and Re-Apply once only
Whats the voltage on the battery?
24V
28V
32V
18V
Whats the voltage on the alternator?
28V
24V
32V
18V
What is the DC system voltage?
24V
28V
32V
18V
Where are the Battery and External Power receptacle located?
Right FWD side of Firewall, Baggage Compartment
Baggage compartment, Baggage Compartment
Left FWD side of Firewall, Left side of Engine Cowling
How long can the battery supply emergency electrical power for?
Power supplied by Main Batt until voltage drops below 20 Volts, then Standby batt supplies electrical power for 30mins
60 mins
60 Ampere-hours
Following an Alternator / generator failure in flight, which non-essential electrical services should be switched off? (Refer Low Volts Annunciator Checklist)
Lights & extra radios
The Engine
The Battery
If a Stall warning device is fitted, is it electrical, mechanical or pneumatic?
Mechanical
Electrical
Pneumatic
How is the cockpit ventilated?
Fan
Fresh air vents
Windows
Air-conditioning system
How is the cockpit heated?
Space heater
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
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
Where is the Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) located?
Hand-held
In the nose cone
Aft of the fuselage, Right Hand Side
Where are the torches located?
Not applicable N/A
Hand -held
In the nose cone
Where is Survival Equipment held?
Not applicable N/A
In the baggage compartment
Hand -held if required
Where are the Pitot heads, static vents and any water drain points for the pitot static system located?
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
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
Combined pitot head under Left wing.
Is there a Pitot heat system fitted to the Cessna 172?
Yes
Not applicable
No
Is there an Alternate Static Source fitted to the Cessna 172?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
Where is the Alternate Static Source located?
Inside the cabin, a part of the avionics panel
Inside the cabin, below the throttle control
Not Applicable
What is the purpose of the Alternate Static Source?
Provide an Alternate Pitot source
To provide an alternate static source in the case of a static port blockage
Provide an Alternate Total Pressure source from within the Cabin
Which flight instruments are operated electrically? (Analogue)
Compass
Turn co-ordinator
Turn Co-ordinator and Compass
Which flight instruments are operated electrically (G1000)?
Turn co-ordinator
PFD / MFD
PFD / MFD and all Standby Instruments
Which instruments are gyroscopically operated? (Analogue)
Tachometer
Attitude Indicator, Directional Indicator and Turn Coordinator
ASI, VSI, Altimeter
Which instruments are gyroscopically operated (G1000)?
PFD / MFD
ASI, VSI, Altimeter
Standby Attitude Indicator
Which instruments are operated by vacuum? (Analogue)
Attitude Indicator AI
Attitude and Directional Indicator
Directional Indicator DI
Which instruments are operated by vacuum (G1000)?
Standby Attitude Indicator AI
Directional Indicator DI
PFD / MFD
What is the Red Arc on the IAS?
20-40
30-50
0-20
10-30
What is the White Arc on the IAS?
40-85
30-75
50-95
40-50
What is the Red Line on the IAS?
163
90
120
105
What categories is the Cessna 172 certified in?
Normal
Utility
Normal and Utility
What category must you be in to do conduct aerobatics on the Cessna?
Normal
Utility
Both
Can the rear seat be occupied in the utility category?
Yes
No
During Aerobatics, does the baggage compartment have to be empty?
Yes
No
Is the Cessna 172S Approved for VFR or IFR condition during day or night?
Only VFR
Only IFR
Both
When is the AUX Audio In probihibted?
Takeoff
Landing
Both
Question:
What type of flap system does the Cessna 172 have?
A) Plain flap
B) Fowler flap
C) Single slot type wing
D) Split flap
Vb (At 2200lb)
98
91
90
105
Vb (At 1900lb)
90
98
105
129
