Technical Questions on Piper Warrior II/III (PA 28-161)

cadbury

cadbury

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I have some technical questions on Piper Warrior II (PA 28-161). Need help.

8. When should the electric fuel pump be in operation?
a. Take off.
b. Landing.
c. Switching tanks.
d. All the above.
Is the answer "d"?

13. The PA-28 starter duty limits are
a. 15 seconds on, 1 minutes off
b. 30 seconds on, 2 minutes off
c. 45 seconds on, 2 minutes off
d. 60 seconds on, 5 minutes off
Is the answer "a" or "b"?

16. When flying PA-28, lean the mixture
a. When the outside air temperature is above 75 degrees Fahrenheit
b. At or below 75% power
c. During cruise operations
d. Only b and c apply
Is the answer "d"?

22. Loss of alternator output is detected through zero reading on the ammeter and illumination of the ALT light in the announciator panel. Before taking any emergency action, ensure the reading is actually zero, and not simply low, by actuating an electrical devices such as the landing light. Then :
a. Decrease the electrical load as much as possible and check the alternator circuit breakers for popped circuit
b. Attempt to reset the over voltage relay
c. Land as soon as possible if the alternator can be returned to service
d. All of the above is correct
Is the answer "d"?

26. One of the precaution to be adhered when towing an airplane with power equipment is
a. Always locked controls or control surfaces prior to towing operation
b. Do not turn the nose gear in either direction beyond its steering radius limits
c. Always disconnect the nose gear torque link prior to towing operation
d. All answer are wrong
Is the answer "c" or "d"?

32. Landing gear wheel bearings are inspected, cleaned and repacked at an interval of
a. 25 hours
b. 50 hours
c. 100 hours
d. 150 hours
Is the answer "b" or "c"?

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A and B.

Depends.

B.

D I guess? Not how I would word the answers but looks mostly right.

B is the answer on every airplane ever.

Whenever you have the wheel off for tire change.
 
z987k said:
I bet on #8 they'll want D, because switching tanks is black magic that only an electric fuel pump can overcome.
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Yup, I'd go with that. Those have always been procedures I've seen when flying PA28 at most schools.

Also, starter limits...I'd go with A. Never seen starting limits that high but I've got placards in my companies PA28 that go with 10 second start, 30 second break...max 6 attempts then 30 min break which was not decided by our company but by the company who made our starter. I think that's the safest bet.
 
Just out of curiosity, where did you get these questions? They seem like something that might be on a pre solo knowledge test. If that is the case, asking around online isn't really the intent of answering these questions. Look up the answers in the POH, or talk to your flight instructor if you are having a hard time finding the answers! The whole point is that the instructor feels that you know the information that he feels is a minimum to sign you off and let you go fly an airplane by yourself.

If this is not a pre solo test, my apologies.
 
flyboy6585 said:
Just out of curiosity, where did you get these questions? They seem like something that might be on a pre solo knowledge test. If that is the case, asking around online isn't really the intent of answering these questions. Look up the answers in the POH, or talk to your flight instructor if you are having a hard time finding the answers! The whole point is that the instructor feels that you know the information that he feels is a minimum to sign you off and let you go fly an airplane by yourself.

If this is not a pre solo test, my apologies.
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I agree, except I'm not gonna ask my brand new solo student pilot about when landing gear wheel bearings are inspected....but again we are all different CFI's at different schools.
 
Bob Ridpath said:
Disclaimer: Not a CFI

Still, kind of wonder if the specific knowledge is less the point than familiarity with how to find it, thereby showing a working understanding of how to use the POH?
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Probably, although some sound like a set of club or FBO standard operating procedures than items in the POH. That last one sounds like an AD or Service Bulletin.
 
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@cadbury

What, exactly, are these questions from/for?

Because they look almost exactly like the knowledge tests that my club gives. Which are designed to force you to look in the POH. So....just wonderin.g
 
flyboy6585 said:
Just out of curiosity, where did you get these questions? They seem like something that might be on a pre solo knowledge test.
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killbilly said:
What, exactly, are these questions from/for?
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I knew somebody is curious to know and I hate to answer.

In any case, I will make it brief to reply your queries.

In some countries, the aviation authorities requires pilots to take SE airplane type technical examination paper. Don't ask me why the foreign aviation authorities do it. I have handled a few foreign aviation authorities, they are tough to handle and do not follow according to FAA standard.

In my first posts, these questions looked similar to those SE airplane type technical examination. And some students are confused.

killbilly said:
... are designed to force you to look in the POH.
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Please don't ask me to refer to P.O.H.

I have already done so before posting queries in the forum.
 
tcco94 said:
I agree, except I'm not gonna ask my brand new solo student pilot about when landing gear wheel bearings are inspected....but again we are all different CFI's at different schools.
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You will be surprised that this is one of the questions tested by the foreign aviation authority in the theory exam paper.
 
z987k said:
I bet on #8 they'll want D, because switching tanks is black magic that only an electric fuel pump can overcome.
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tcco94 said:
Yup, I'd go with that. Those have always been procedures I've seen when flying PA28 at most schools.
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The answer for 8 should be (D). Both of you are right.
Many foreign flight schools are practising this. It is not written in POH.

tcco94 said:
Also, starter limits...I'd go with A. Never seen starting limits that high but I've got placards in my companies PA28 that go with 10 second start, 30 second break...max 6 attempts then 30 min break which was not decided by our company but by the company who made our starter. I think that's the safest bet.
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You could be correct. Some people don't know about this.
The closest answer should be 'A'.
 
MidlifeFlyer said:
Probably, although some sound like a set of club or FBO standard operating procedures than items in the POH. That last one sounds like an AD or Service Bulletin.
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It cannot be found in SOP or POH. Neither it can be found in AD or Service Bulletin.
It is not 50hours.
 
cadbury said:
The answer for 8 should be (D). Both of you are right.
Many foreign flight schools are practising this. It is not written in POH.

The closest answer should be 'A'.
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From 7.13 in the circa 1982 Warrior II POH (the part of Section 7 enitiled "Fuel System"): "The electric pump should be ON for all takeoffs and landings and when switching tanks"
 
Why do I get the feeling he's assessing the knowledge of the responding posters rather than actually asking questions about systems and procedures?
 
cadbury said:
The answer for 8 should be (D). Both of you are right.
Many foreign flight schools are practising this. It is not written in POH.
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Yeah, it is. But it's not found in any singular place. You need to look through multiple expanded procedure lists.

Just for the record... I don't get this thread... at all.
 
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