13B-1
During starting of a turbine powerplant using a compressed air starter, a hung start
occurred. Select the proper procedure.
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A Shut the engine down Answer
B Re-engage the starter Answer
C Advance power level to increase RPM Answer
13B-2
A hung start in a jet engine is often caused by
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A malfunction in the ignition system Answer
B The starter cutting off to soon Answer
C an excessively rich fuel/air mixture Answer
13B-3
Which statement(s) below reflect(s) the typical requirement(s) when towing some aircraft?
(1) Discharge all hydraulic pressure to prevent accidental operation of the nose wheel
steering mechanism
(2) Tailwheel aircraft should be towed backwards
(3) If the aircraft has a steerable nosewheel, the torque-link lock should be set to full
swivel
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A 1 and 2 Answer
B 2 Answer
C 3 Answer
13B-4
Which statement(s) is/are true regarding tiedown of small aircraft?
(1) manila (hemp) rope has a tendency to stretch when it gets wet
(2) Nylon or dacron rope is preferred to manila rope.
(3) The aircraft should be headed downwind in order to eliminate or minimize wing lift
(4) Leave the nosewheel or tailwheel unlocked.
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A 1, 2, 3 and 4 Answer
B 1 and 2 Answer
C 2 Answer
13B-5
When approaching the front of an idling jet engine the hazard are extends forward of the
engine approcimately
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A 10 feet Answer
B 15 feet Answer
C 25 feet Answer
13B-6
Which of the following is the most satisfactory extinguishing agent for use on a carburetor
or intake fire.
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A Dry Chemical Answer
B A fine, water mist. Answer
C Carbon dioxide Answer
13B-7
If a radial engine has been shut down for more than 30 minutes, the propeller should be
rotated through at least two revolutions to
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A check for hydraulic lock Answer
B check for leaks Answer
C prime the engine Answer
13B-8
The priming of a fuel injected horizontally opposed engine is accomplished by placing the
fuel control lever in the
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A IDLE-CUTOFF position. Answer
B AUTO-RICH position. Answer
C FULL-RICH position. Answer
13B-9
The most important condition to be monitored during start after fuel fow beings in a turbine
engine is the
A EGT, TIT, or ITT. Answer
B RPM. Answer
C Oil Pressure. Answer
13B-10
How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float-type carburetor, cleared of excessive fuel?
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A Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in
cutoff, ignition switch off, and the throttle fully open, until the fuel charge has been
cleared. Answer
B Turn off the fuel and the ignition. Discontinue the starting attempt until the
excess fuel has cleared. Answer
C Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in
cutoff, ignition switch on, and the throttle fully open, until the excess fuel has
cleared or until the engine starts. Answer
13B-11
Generally, when an induction fire occurs during starting of a reciprocating engine, the first
course of action should be to
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A direct carbon dioxide into the air intake of the engine Answer
B continue cranking and start the engine if possible Answer
C close the throttle. Answer
13B-12
When starting and ground operations on aircraft's engine, the aircraft should be positioned
to head into the wind primarily
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A to aid in achieving and maintaining the proper air flow into the engine
induction system. Answer
B to help cancel out engine torque effect. Answer
C for engine cooling purposes. Answer
13B-13
When approaching the rear of an idling turbojet engine the hazard are extends aft of the
engine approximately
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A 200 feet Answer
B 100 feet Answer
C 50 feet Answer
13B-14
During starting of a turbojet powerplant using a compressed air starter, a hot start
occurrence was recorded. Select what happened from the following
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A The pneumatic starting unit overheated. Answer
B the powerplant was preheated before starting. Answer
C The fuel/air mixture was excessively rich. Answer
13B-15
When towing a large aircraft
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A a person should be in the cockpit to watch for obstruction Answer
B Persons should be stationed at the nose, each wingtip, and the empennage at
all times. Answer
C A person should be in the cockpit to operate brakes. Answer
13B-16
When taxiing an airplane with a quartering tail-wind, the elevators and
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A upwind aileron should be held in the down position Answer
B both ailerons should be kept in the neutral position Answer
C upwind aileron should be held in the up position Answer
13B-17
A tailwheel-type aircraft has a greater tendency to weathervane during taxi than a
nosewheel-type because on a tailwheel airplane the
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A vertical stabilizer to fuselage proportion is greater. Answer
B surface area ratio behind the pivot point (main gear) is greater. Answer
C surface area ratio behind the pivot point (main gear) is less. Answer
13B-18
When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing red light from the control tower means
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A stop and wait for green light. Answer
B Move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately Answer
C return to starting point. Answer
13B-19
A person should approach or leave a helicopter in the pilot's field of vision whenever the
engine is running in order to avoid
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A the tail rotor Answer
B the main rotor Answer
C blowing dust or debris caused by rotor down wash. Answer
13B-20
When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing white light from the control tower means
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A move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately Answer
B OK to proceed but use extreme caution. Answer
C return to starting point. Answer
13B-21
When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, an alternating red and green light from the control
tower means
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A move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately Answer
B Ok to proceed but use extreme caution Answer
C return to starting point Answer
13B-22
When stopping a nosewheel-type airplane after taxiing (or towing), the nosewheel should
be left
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A unlocked Answer
B turned at a small angle Answer
C pointed straight ahead Answer
13B-23
When first starting to move an aircraft while taxiing, it is important to
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A test the brakes Answer
B closely monitor the instruments Answer
C notify the control tower. Answer
13B-24
Which of the following conditions has the most potential for causing engine damage when
starting or attempting to start a turbine engine?
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A Hung start Answer
B False start Answer
C Hot Start Answer
13B-25
(Refer to General Figure 50.) Identify the signal to engage rotor on a rotorcraft.
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A 1 Answer
B 2 Answer
C 3 Answer
13B-26
(Refer to General Figure 51.) Which marshalling signal should be given if a taxiing aircraft
is in imminent danger of striking an object?
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A 1 Answer
B 2 Answer
C 3 Answer
13B-27
(Refer to General Figure 51.) Which marshalling signal should be given if a taxiing aircraft
is in imminent dange of striking an object?
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A 1 Answer
B 2 Answer
C 3 Answer
13B-28
How much current does a 30-volt 1/2 horsepower motor that is 85-percent efficient draw
from the bus? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts)
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A 14.6 amperes. Answer
B 12.4 amperes. Answer
C 14.3 amperes. Answer
13B-29
Weathervaning tendency is greatest when taxiing
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A a tailwheel-type aircraft in a direct crosswind Answer
B a nosewheel-type aircraft in a quartering head wind Answer
C both nosewheel and tailwheel-type aircraft in quartering tailwind Answer
13B-30
When approaching the rear of and idling turbojet or turbofan engine, the hazard area
extends aft of the engine approximately
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A 200 feet Answer
B 100 feet Answer
C 50 feet Answer
