Piper Archer III DX

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Q Choose the correct Option i.e. A, B, C or D from the following.

1. The Piper Archer III DX is equipped with an Engine Manufactured by:

a. Technify Motors GmbH
b. Thielert Aircraft Engines
c. Continental Motors
d. Textron Lycoming Engines
2. The Engine Model number is:
a. TAE 125-02-114
b. TAE 125-02-99
c. IO-360-D2J
d. IO-360-A4M
3. The Propeller Manufacturer is:
a. MT Propeller Entwicklung GmbH
b. MTV Propellers
c. Sensenich Propellers
d. McCauley Accessory Division
4. Propeller Model Number for the Piper Archer DX is:
a. MTV-6-A/190-69
b. MTV-6-A/187-129
c. MT-6-A/187-129
d. MT-6-A/190-69
5. Number of Blades in the Propeller of the Piper Archer DX is:
a. 3 Blade Variable Pitch
b. 2 Blade Fixed Pitch
c. 3 Blade Fixed Pitch
d. 2 Blade Variable Pitch
6. Diameter of the propeller blades are:
a. 1.90m
b. 1.87m
c. 1.87ft
d. 1.90ft
7. Approved fuels for the Piper Archer DX are:
a. JET A-1/JET A
b. AVGAS 100LL
c. AVGAS 100
d. ATF/Mogas
8. Take off and Max Continuous Power of the Engine is:
a. 114 kW (155 HP)
 b. 114 HP (155 kW)
c. 99 kW (135 HP)
d. 135 kW (99 HP)
9. Take off and Max. Continuous RPM is:
a. 2300 RPM
b. 2000 RPM
c. 2400 RPM
d. 2700 RPM
10. Max. Recommended Cruise:
a. 85%
b. 100% for 5 minutes
c. 85% for 5 minutes
d. 90%
11. What is Engine Load:
a. Available percentage of max. Engine power
b. Available percentage of max. Brake Horse Power
c. Available percentage of max. Thrust Horse Power
d. Available percentage of max. Propeller thrust
12. Minimum Oil Pressure:
a. 1.2 bar (14.5 psi)
b. 1 bar
c. 2.3 bar (33.4 psi)
d. 6 bar (87 psi)
13. Minimum Oil Pressure (during take-off):
a. 2.3 bar (33.4 psi)
b. 1.2 bar (14.5 psi)
c. 1 bar
d. 6 bar (87 psi)
14. Minimum Oil Pressure (in flight):
a. 2.3 bar (33.4 psi)
b. 1.2 bar (14.5 psi)
c. 1 bar
d. 6 bar (94 psi)
15. Maximum Oil Pressure (during take-off):
a. 6 bar (87 psi)
b. 1.2 bar (14.5 psi)
c. 1 bar
d. 6.5 bar (94 psi)
16. Maximum Oil Pressure (cold start < 20 sec):
a. 2.3 bar (33.4 psi)
b. 1.2 bar (14.5 psi)
c. 1 bar
 d. 6 bar (94 psi)
17. DOHC Stands for:
a. Double Overhead Camshaft
b. Double Overhead Crankshaft
c. Direct Overhead Camshaft
d. Direct Overhead Crankshaft
18. FADEC Stands for:
a. Full Authority Digital Engine Control
b. Full Autonomy Digital Engine Control
c. Fully Automatic Digital Engine Control
d. Full Authority Direct Engine Control
19. Minimum Engine Starting Oil Temperature is:
a. -32 deg C
b. 50 deg C
c. -30 deg C
d. 60 deg C
20. Maximum Engine Oil Operating Temperature is:
a. 140 deg C
b. 50 deg C
c. 120 deg C
d. 105 deg C
21. Minimum Oil Temperature Operating Limit is:
a. 50 deg C
b. 60 deg C
c. -32 deg C
d. -30 deg C
22. Minimum Engine Starting Coolant Temperature is:
a. -32 deg C
b. -30 deg C
c. -35 deg C
d. 32 deg C
23. Minimum Operating Coolant Temperature is:
a. 60 deg C
b. 50 deg C
c. 32 deg C
d. 30 deg C
24. Maximum Operating Coolant Temperature is:
a. 105 deg C
b. 120 deg C
c. 140 deg C
d. 90 deg C
25. Minimum Operating Gearbox Temperature is:
 a. -30 deg C
b. -32 deg C
c. 32 deg C
d. 30 deg C
26. Maximum Operating Gearbox Temperature is:
a. 120 deg C
b. 105 deg C
c. 90 deg C
d. 140 deg C
27. Maximum Oil Consumption is:
a. 0.1l/h
b. 0.5l/h
c. 1l/h
d. 5l/h
28. Minimum Turning Radius from pivot point to wingtip is:
a. 30ft
b. 23ft
c. 25ft
d. 40ft
29. Wingspan of the Piper Archer DX is:
a. 35 feet 6 inches
b. 36 feet 5 inches
c. 35 feet 5 inches
d. 36 feet 6 inches
30. Vne for the Piper Archer DX is:
a. 154 KIAS
b. 154 KCAS
c. 163 KIAS
d. 163 KCAS
31. Vno for the Piper Archer Dx is:
a. 125 KIAS
b. 125 KCAS
c. 99 KIAS
d. 129 KIAS
32. Design Maneuvering Speed (Va) for the Piper is:
a. 113 KIAS at 2550 lbs.
b. 113 KCAS at 2550 lbs.
c. 99 KIAS at 1635 lbs.
d. 129 KIAS at 1635 lbs.
33. Vfe for the Piper Archer Dx is:
a. 102 KIAS
b. 100 KIAS
 c. 102 KCAS
d. 99 KIAS
34. Red Radial Marking on the Air Speed Indicator shows:
a. 154 KTS
b. 125 KTS
c. 163 KTS
d. 45 KTS
35. Maximum Ramp Weight for the Piper Archer DX in normal category is:
a. 2558 lbs.
b. 2550 lbs.
c. 2138 lbs.
d. 2130 lbs.
36. The approved Engine Oil for use on the Piper Archer DX is L
a. All of the Above
b. Aeroshell Oil Diesel 10W-40
c. Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40
d. AeroShell Oil Diesel Ultra
37. The coolant used for the Piper Archer DX is:
a. Water/Radiator Protection at a ratio of 50:50
b. Water/Radiator Protection at a ratio of 70:30
c. Water with 1% of Radiator Protection fluid
d. None of the above
38. If the main battery and alternator fails, the engine will operate on FADEC A backup battery for:
a. 30 min
b. 120 min
c. 60 min
d. 45 min
39. Max certified altitude is:
a. 16400ft
b. 15400ft
c. 10000ft
d. 13000ft
40. Total Fuel Capacity of the aircraft is
a. 50 USG
b. 48 USG
c. 53 USG
d. None of the above
41. Total Usable Fuel of the Aircraft is:
a. 48 USG
b. 50 USG
c. 53 USG
d. None of the Above
42. Total Unusable fuel is:
a. 2 USG
b. 1 USG
c. 1.5 USG
d. 4 USG (2 USG per tank)
43. Approved Gearbox Oil are:
a. Centurion Gearbox Oil N1
b. Shell Spirax S6 GXME 75W-80
c. Shell Spirax EP 75W-90
d. All of the Above
44. If the propeller speed control fails, Climbs are performed at:
a. 65 KIAS & 100% Load
b. Vy & 100% load
c. 67 KIAS & 100% Load
d. 65 KIAS & 85% Load
45. During Engine Failure after take-off Airspeed with flaps retracted should be:
a. 73 KIAS
b. 65 KIAS
c. 68 KIAS
d. 70 KIAS
46. In an Engine failure, the propeller will continue to turn as long as the airspeed is above:
a. 65 KIAS
b. 73 KIAS
c. 60 KIAS
d. 68 KIAS
47. In case of a dead battery, the Aircraft can be started using external Power Source:
a. False
b. True
c. Only Under Certain Conditions
d. Both b & c
48. Shut down the engine immediately if the oil pressure of 1 bar is not indicated within:
a. 3 seconds
b. 2 seconds
c. 30 seconds in Summer and 60 seconds in winter
d. 60 seconds
49. Lift off speed of the Piper Archer at 2550lbs(1157kg) is:
a. 55 KIAS
b. 53 KIAS
c. 54 KIAS
d. 60 KIAS
50. After Takeoff, speed at 15 m (50 ft) at 2550lbs(1157kg) is:
a. 60 KIAS
 b. 50 KIAS
c. 57 KIAS
d. 55 KIAS
51. Vy at 2550 lbs.(1157kg) is
a. 76 KIAS
b. 70 KIAS
c. 67 KIAS
d. 65 KIAS
52. Best Glide Speed is:
a. 78 KIAS
b. 75 KIAS
c. 65 KIAS
d. None of the Above
53. Main battery voltage is:
a. 24V
b. 28V
c. 60V
d. 12V
54. Nose Gear Tyre Pressure:
a. 18 psi
b. 24 psi
c. 16 psi
d. None of the above
55. Main Gear Tyre Pressure:
a. 24 psi
b. 18 psi
c. 16 psi
d. None of the above
56. ELT Testing should be done on the freq of:
a. 121.5 Mhz
b. 406 Mhz
c. 121.5 Khz
d. 406 Khz
57. During ELT Testing, the pulses should be restricted to _________ pulses:
a. 3
b. 2
c. 5
d. 1
58. Stall Warning horn is activated:
a. 5-10 kts above stall speed
b. 10 kts above stall speed
c. At stall speed
 d. 5 kts above stall speed
59. Max allowed baggage in baggage compartment is:
a. 200 lbs.
b. 120 lbs.
c. 100 lbs.
d. None of the above
60. Baggage area is:
a. 24 cu in.
b. 30 cu.in
c. 200 cu in.
d. None of the above
61. Warm up procedure is:
a. 890 rpm for 2 min, then 1400 rpm till OT 50 deg C and CT 60 deg C
b. 1400 rpm till OT 50 deg C and CT 60 deg C
c. 890 rpm for 2 min
d. None of the above
62. Starter motor can be operated for a maximum of ______ seconds per attempt.
a. 10 seconds
b. 6 seconds
c. 20 seconds
d. 8 seconds
63. After 6 attempts to start, _______ hours must be given to cool the starter motor
a. ½ hr
b. 1 hr
c. 2 hr
d. ¼ hr
64. PFD stands for:
a. Primary Flight Display
b. Primary Function Display
c. Both a & b
d. None of the above
65. MFD Stands for:
a. Multi-Function Display
b. Multi Flight Display
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
66. The Engine on the Piper Archer DX is:
a. Liquid Cooled
b. Air Cooled
c. Oil Cooled
d. Air and Oil Cooled
67. The Engine on the Piper Archer DX is:
 a. In Line 4 Cylinder
b. In Line 6 cylinder
c. Horizontally Opposed 4 cylinder
d. Horizontally Opposed 6 cylinder
68. The Engine on the Piper Archer DX has a displacement of :
a. 121.5 cubic inches
b. 125 cubic inches
c. 114 cubic inches
d. 121.5 cubic centimeters
69. The Engine on the Piper Archer DX is:
a. Turbocharged
b. Supercharged
c. Turbo-Supercharged
d. None of the Above
70. The Engine on the Piper Archer DX is:
a. Controlled by FADEC
b. Controlled by ECU
c. Controlled by Magnetos
d. None of the above
71. The freezing point of the coolant is:
a. -36 deg C
b. -30 deg C
c. -32 deg C
d. None of the above
72. The Yellow Arc in the ASI is:
a. 125 KTS to 154 KTS
b. 99 KTS to 154 KTS
c. 50 KTS to 124 KTS
d. 45 KTS to 104 KTS
73. The Green Arc in the ASI is:
a. 50 KTS to 124 KTS
b. 45 KTS to 104 KTS
c. 99 KTS to 154 KTS
d. 125 KTS to 154 KTS
74. White Arc in the ASI is:
a. 45 KTS to 104 KTS
b. 50 KTS to 124 KTS
c. 99 KTS to 154 KTS
d. 125 KTS to 154 KTS
75. Final Approach speed with Flaps 40 deg is:
a. 63 KTS
b. 70 KTS
 c. 65 KTS
d. None of the above
76. Best rate of climb with flaps 10 deg is:
a. 65 KIAS
b. 70 KIAS
c. 75 KIAS
d. 79 KIAS
77. Fuel Tanks must be switched every ________ Minutes
a. 30 min
b. 20 min
c. 60 min
d. 10 min
78. During Takeoff, Fuel Pump must be ON:
a. True
b. False
c. True but only in cold weather
d. True but only in hot weather
79. Red Range of Electrical System voltage is:
a. 0 – 24.9 V
b. 25 – 25.9 V
c. > 30V
d. Both A and C
80. Alternator Red Range is:
a. >60 Amps
b. >60 Volts
c. 0-52 Volts
d. 53-60 Amps
81. Gearbox temperature green range:
a. <115 deg C
b. 115-120 deg C
c. >120 deg C
d. None of the above
82. Gearbox Temperature Amber Range
a. 115 – 120 deg C
b. <115 deg C
c. >120 deg C
d. None of the above
83. Gearbox temperature red range
a. >120 deg C
b. <115 deg C
c. 115 – 120 deg C
d. None of the above
84. Tachometer Green Range:
a. 0 – 2300 RPM
b. >2300 RPM
c. 1200 – 2300 RPM
d. 0 – 1200 RPM
85. Tachometer Red Range:
a. >2300 RPM
b. 0 – 2300 RPM
c. 1200 – 2300 RPM
d. 0 – 1200 RPM
86. Oil Pressure Red Range:
a. 0 – 1.1 bar & > 6.5 bar
b. 1.2 to 2.2 bar
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above
87. Oil Temperature green range is:
a. 50 – 129 deg C
b. 130 – 140 deg C
c. -32 – 49 deg C
d. None of the above
88. Oil pressure green range:
a. 2.3 to 5.1 bar
b. 5.2 to 6.5 bar
c. 1.2 to 2.2 bar
d. None of the above
89. Coolant Temperature green range:
a. 60 – 100 deg C
b. 101 – 105 deg C
c. >105 deg C
d. None of the above
90. Fuel Temperature green range
a. 0 – 65 deg C
b. < - 30 deg C
c. >75 deg C
d. None of the above
91. FADEC Warning in the G1000 will display as:
a. ECU A Fail / ECU B Fail
b. FADEC A Fail / FADEC B Fail
c. Both a and B
d. None of the Above
92. Engine coolant level low will show on the G1000 as:
a. COOL LVL – Caution
 b. COOL LVL – Warning
c. COOL LVL – Advisory
d. COOLANT LVL
93. When Force B is activated, the display on the G1000 shows:
a. ECU B Active
b. FADEC B Active
c. B Active
d. None of the above
94. Advisory information on the G1000 shows up as:
a. White text and Black background
b. Black text and yellow background
c. Yellow Text and Black Background
d. Red Text and Black Background
95. Caution information (not accepted) on the G1000 shows up as:
a. Black text and yellow background
b. White text and Black background
c. Yellow Text and Black Background
d. Red Text and Black Background
96. Caution information (accepted via Master Caution switch) on the G1000 shows up as:
a. Yellow Text and Black Background
b. Red Text and Black Background
c. Black text and yellow background
d. White text and Black background
97. Warning information (not accepted) on the G1000 shows up as:
a. Flash between white text, red background and red text, white background
b. Yellow Text and Black Background
c. Red Text and Black Background
d. Black text and yellow background
98. Warning information (accepted via master warning switch) on the G1000 shows up as:
a. Red Text and Black Background
b. Yellow Text and Black Background
c. Flash between white text, red background and red text, white background
d. Black text and yellow background
99. Aircraft Height is:
a. 7 ft 3 in
b. 6 ft 3 in
c. 3 ft 7 in
d. None of the above
100. Wingspan of the Aircraft
a. 35 ft 6 in
b. 36 ft 6 in
c. 36 ft 5 in
 d. 35 ft 5 in
101. Length of the Aircraft
a. 7 ft 3 in
b. 3 ft 7 in
c. 35 ft 6 in
d. None of the above
102. The Flaps of the aircraft are manually Operated and Spring Loaded to return to the _____ Position:
a. UP
b. DOWN
c. Neither A Nor B
d. 25 deg
103. The Flap positions are:
a. 0, 10, 25, 40 deg
b. 0, 10, 20, 30 deg
c. 0, 10, 20, 40 deg
d. 0, 15, 25, 40 deg
104. This aircraft has rudder trim as standard:
a. True
b. False
c. Optional Accessory
d. Both A and C
105. The Tail Contains:
a. Stabilator
b. Elevator
c. Elevons
d. Ruddervators
106. The Fuel Selector Positions are:
a. Right, Left & Off
b. Right, Left, Both and Off
c. Only A as an optional accessory
d. None of the above
107. The Auxiliary Electric Fuel Pump should be on for:
a. Takeoffs, Landings and switching tanks
b. Takeoffs and Landings only
c. Switching Tanks Only
d. Always On
108. Fuel Draining should be done at:
a. Each tank and Fuel Strainer twice (selecting each tank)
b. Each Tank Only
c. Fuel Strainer Only
d. Each Tank and fuel strainer once
109. The three Landing Gear Use:
 a. Cleveland Aircraft Products
b. Centurion Aircraft Products
c. Thielert Aircraft Products
d. Piper Aircraft Products
110. The Hydraulic Brake fluid used is:
a. MIL-H-5606
b. MIL-L-5606
c. MIL-B-6082
d. MIL-H-22851
111. Brake Fluid Level should be checked every:
a. 50 hrs
b. 25 hrs
c. 10 hrs
d. Every hr
112. Power off stall with full flaps is
a. 45 KIAS
b. 50 KIAS
c. 44 KIAS
d. 33 KIAS
113. Power off stall with flaps up is:
a. 50 KIAS
b. 45 KIAS
c. 44 KIAS
d. 33 KIAS
114. Ht loss during stalls varies from:
a. 100 to 350 feet
b. 150 to 350 feet
c. 50 to 500 feet
d. 200 to 400 feet
115. The Stall warning system is inoperative with the master switch OFF
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
116. Main Gear Strut should have
a. 4.5 +/- 0.25 inches of strut exposure
b. 3.25 +/- 0.25 inches of strut exposure
c. 4.5 inches of strut exposure
d. None of the above
117. Nose Gear Strut should have
a. 3.25 +/- 0.25 inches of strut exposure
b. 4.5 +/- 0.25 inches of strut exposure
c. 4.5 inches of strut exposure
d. None of the above
118. The Total number of Seats in the Aircraft are
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 6
119. Short Field Takeoff Flaps Configuration is
a. 25 deg
b. 10 deg
c. 40 deg
d. None of the above
120. Maximum demonstrated crosswind velocity is
a. 17 kts
b. 20 kts
c. 15 kts
d. None of the above
121. Cabin Door of the Piper Archer is:
a. Double Latched
b. Single Latched
c. Not Latched
d. Triple Latched
122. If the door inadvertently opens, then to the close the door, speed should be:
a. 87 KIAS
b. 65 KIAS
c. 90 KIAS
d. 100 KIAS
123. The Engine Mount is made of:
a. Tubular steel
b. Aluminum
c. Carbon Fiber
d. Iron
124. Landing Gear struts is made of:
a. Steel
b. Iron
c. Carbon fiber
d. Aluminum
125. The Wingtips and Tail surfaces are made of:
a. Fiberglass
b. Aluminum
c. Steel
d. Carbon Fiber
126. The Propeller for the Archer DX is:
a. Wooden composite
 b. All metal
c. All carbon fiber
d. Aluminum Alloy
127. Archer is a :
a. Low Wing Monoplane with All Metal construction
b. High Wing Monoplane with Composite construction
c. Low Wing Monoplane with Composite construction
d. High Wing Monoplane with All metal construction
128. Type of Aerofoil is:
a. NACA 652-415
b. NACA 415-652
c. Truss Type Aerofoil
d. Positively cambered
129. Type of Wings are:
a. Semi - Tapered
b. Tapered
c. Swept Back
d. Elliptical
130. All 3 wheels are:
a. 6.00 X 6, four ply rating
b. 6.00 X 6, six ply rating
c. 8.00 X 6, four ply rating
d. 8.00 X 6, six ply rating
131. Type of Landing Gear:
a. Tricycle type fixed landing gear
b. Tricycle type retractable Landing Gear
c. Tailwheel Fixed Landing Gear
d. Tailwheel Retractable Landing gear
132. Type of Struts:
a. Air-Oil Type
b. Nitrogen-Oil Type
c. Water Type
d. None of the above
133. Nose Gear Steering:
a. 30 deg and Later Aircraft 20 deg
b. 20 deg and Later aircraft 30 degree
c. 10 degree and Later aircraft 20 deg
d. None of the above
134. Finish of the paint:
a. All Aircrafts are primed with etching primer and finished with a polyurethane finish
b. All Aircrafts are primed with normal primer and finished with a polyurethane finish
c. All Aircrafts are primed with etching primer and finished with a normal finish
 d. None of the above
135. How do winds affect the Take off roll?
a. Decrease 10% for each 9 kts Headwind
b. Decrease 9% for each 10 kts headwind
c. Increase 10% for each 2 kts tailwind
d. Both A and C a
136. For operation on dry, grass runway, increase distances by
a. 15% of the ground roll figure
b. 10% of the ground roll figure
c. 5% of the ground roll figure
d. None of the Above
137. Economic cruise on the Piper Archer is:
a. 70% load
b. 75% Load
c. 90% load
d. 80% Load
138. Increase airspeed and range by _____________ above ISA
a. 1% per 10 deg C
b. 10% per 10 deg C
c. 5% per 10 deg C
d. None of the above
139. How much is the compulsory fuel reserve to be maintained?
a. 45 min
b. 30 min
c. 60 min
d. 15 min
140. Alternator Excitation Battery is used to ensure that the Alternator will continue to function even if the main battery fails:
a. TRUE
b. FALSE