MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ON TRANSPORT AGENCY

PILOT SCHOOL LP3 BANYUWANGI
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PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATION COURSE

EXAMINATION
SUBJECT: TYPE RATING CESSNA 172 SP TIME: 90 MINUTES
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. This is a multiple choices examination.
2. Read the question carefully and select one correct answer from the choices provided.
3. Enter the correct answer by crossing the appropriate column on the answer sheet with a black pen.
4. To change an answer, simply strike the previous answer with a parallel line and choose another
answer.
5. Do not make any mark on the question papers.
6. Passing mark is 70%.

1. Maximum oil temperature when flying

a. 225 C
b. 225 F
c. 245 C
d. 245 F

2. Normal engine oil temperature is

a. 100 F – 245 F
b. 100 C – 245 C
c. 100 C
d. 100 F

3. Type propeller Cessna 172S is

a. Fix propeller
b. Variable pitch propeller
c. Constant pitch propeller
d. Made of aluminium material

4. The maximum propeller rotation is

a. 1700 rpm
b. 2700 rpm
c. 2500 rpm
d. 1500 rpm

5. Direction of the propeller rotation is

a. Clockwise seen from the cockpit
b. Anti clockwise seen from the cockpit
c. Clockwise seen from the nose of aircraft
 d. Anti clockwise

6. When the engine ignition check is done the correct condition is

a. Rpm drop difference between left magneto and right magneto is not more than 50 rpm
(max)
b. Rpm drop difference between left magneto and right magneto is not more than 125 rpm
(max)
c. Rpm drop difference must not exist
d. Any difference in rpm drop is permitted

7. Fuel system mentioned above consist of

a. One fuel tank, strainer, fuel selector valve, primer pump and carburetor
b. Two fuel tank, strainer, fuel selector valve, booster pump and fuel and air control unit
c. Two fuel tank, two selector valves, primer pump, strainer and carburetor
d. All abc correct

8. Cylinder compression ratio engine is

a. 8,5:1
b. 7:1
c. 1:7,5
d. 1:7

9. The maximum rpm drop when the magneto check is done is

a. No rpm drop is permitted
b. 150 rpm
c. For the left magneto is 125 rpm and the right one is 50 rpm
d. Any number of rpm drop is permitted

10. Firing order Cessna 172 S is

a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 3, 4, 2
c. 1, 3, 2, 4
d. 1, 2, 4, 3
11. Landing gear shock breaker of Cessna 172S is
a. For nose strut oleo pneumatic (oil/air) is used
b. For main strut tubular shock breaker is used
c. Main strut uses tubular spring steel and nose strut uses oleo pneumatic shock breaker
d. Nose and main struts are using tubular shock breaker

12. The air pressure of main wheel tire is

a. 43 Psi
b. 43 kg/cm2
c. 28kg/cm2
d. 42 Psi

13. The pressure of nose wheel tire is

 a. 28kg/cm2
b. 28 Psi
c. 45 Psi
d. 34 kg/cm2

14. When taxiing the aircraft can not turn to the left or to the right, it is caused by
a. The break is stuck
b. Nose strut shock breaker flat
c. Nose strut shock breaker full extent
d. Less / insufficient air pressure of nose an main tire

15. The engine installed on Cessna 172S is…

a. Avco Lycoming TSO 320 D2J
b. Textron Lycoming IO 360 L2A
c. Avco Lycoming io 320 D2J
d. Avco Lycoming O 320 D2E

16. Normal engine oil pressure is

a. 80 Psi
b. 80 kg/cm2
c. 50-90 Psi
d. 60-90 kg/cm2

17. Maximum engine oil pressure is

a. 120 Psi
b. 115 kg/cm2
c. 115 Psi
d. 110 kg/cm2

18. Minimum engine oil pressure is

a. 25 kg.cm2
b. 125 kg.cm2
c. 125 Psi
d. 20 Psi

19. Maximum diameter of the propeller is

a. 76 inch
b. 75 feet
c. 74 inch
d. 74 feet

20. Minimum oil quantity for flying is

a. 5 liters
b. 5 quartz
c. 4 quartz
d. 4 liters
21. Empennage (tail unit) consist of
a. Vertical stabilizer, rudder, horizontal stabilizer and elevator
b. Vertical stabilizer, rudder, flap and aileron
c. Vertical stabilizer, elevator, horizontal stabilizer and elevator
 d. Horizontal stabilizer, flap, rudder and elevator

22. Trim tab which can be moved/manipulated from the cockpit is

a. Elevator trim tab and rudder trim tab
b. Rudder trim tab only
c. Elevator trim tab only
d. Elevator and aileron trim tab only

23. Quick drain valve is installed at each of fuel tank and it is used for
a. Checking the amount of fuel in the tank
b. Draining fuel if the fuel tank is too full
c. Checking water contents and dirt in the fuel tank
d. All abc correct

24. Parts of Cessna 172S which use corrugated skin construction are
a. Wing and elevator
b. Flap and rudder
c. Rudder and elevator
d. Aileron and elevator

25. Fix tab is installed at

a. Elevator and aileron
b. Elevator only
c. Rudder and elevator
d. Rudder only

26. Rudder pedal is used

a. As nose wheel steering when taxiing
b. To control rudder movement when flying
c. To move rudder and as nose steering when the aircraft is on the ground
d. All abc correct

27. Type wing flap of Cessna 172S is

a. Split flap
b. Slotted flap
c. Single slot flap
d. Double slot flap

28. The maximum flap extension is

a. 10
b. 30
c. 45
d. 50

29. Fuel system applied for Cessna 172S is

a. High pressure fuel system
b. Injection fuel system
c. Low pressure fuel system
d. Gravity fuel system
30. Capacity of fuel tank is
a. 28 US Gallon each tank
b. 43 US Gallon each tank
c. 21,5 IMP each tank
d. 43 IMP each tank
31. Which of the following instrument is connected with static port
a. Altimeter, directional indicator, turn and bank indicator
b. Altimeter, airspeed indicator, rate of climb and course indicator
c. Airspeed indicator, altimeter, and rate of climb
d. Altimeter, artificial horizon, and rate of climb

32. Pitot port is connected to

a. Altimeter
b. Rate of climb
c. Airspeed indicator
d. All abc

33. The normal vacuum pressure is

a. 4,5 inch mercury
b. 4,5 - 5,5 inch mercury
c. 4-6 inch mercury
d. 5,4 inch mercury

34. Vacuum pressure is used for

a. Directional gyro and turn and bank
b. Directional gyro and attitude gyro
c. Directional gyro
d. Artificial horizon

35. Electrical power for Cessna 172 S is

a. Battery 24 volt and alternator 50 ampere
b. Alternator 60 A and battery 24 V
c. Battery 24 V
d. Alternator 60 A

36. Voltage alternator is regulated by

a. Over voltage control unit
b. Low voltage control unit
c. High-low voltage control unit
d. Alternator control unit

37. For ensuring the safety of system which uses electric power in Cessna 172 S … is used
a. Fuse
b. Fuse and circuit breaker
c. Voltmeter
d. Ampere meter

38. If pitot tube of the aircraft is still closed then

 a. Rate of climb does not function
b. Altimeter will indicate high
c. Altimeter does not function
d. Air speed indicator does not function

39. What has to be done before the first flight in the morning or after refueling
a. Each fuel tank must be checked
b. Each fuel tank must be drained to waste water content of dirt found in the fuel
c. No check is necessary before flight
d. No answer is correctly

40. The position of fuel selector valve at the instant of take-off or landing
a. Everywhere
b. Left
c. Right
d. Both

41. The fuselage construction of Cessna 172S is

a. Monocoque
b. Semi Monocoque
c. Stress skin
d. By using bulkhead

42. Wing flap can be moved up or down by using

a. Electrical motor
b. Hydraulic system
c. Mechanical system
d. Flap switch

43. Fuel grade used for Cessna 172S is

a. 70/80
b. 100/110
c. 100LL/100
d. 90/130

44. The power generated by the engine mentioned above is

a. 150 BHP (when RPM is 2500)
b. 180 BHP (when RPM is 2700)
c. 160 BHP (when RPM is 2700)
d. 160 BHP (when RPM is 2500)

45. Oil tank capacity is

a. 5 liters
b. 5 quartz
c. 8 quartz
d. 8 liters

46. Idle RPM engine IO-360 L2A is

a. 650 rpm
 b. 750 rpm
c. 500-600 rpm
d. 1000 rpm

47. Low voltage warning light will be lit up when

a. Voltage produced by the alternator is low
b. Voltage produced by the alternator is high
c. Battery voltage full charge
d. No answer is correct

48. Pitot port is located

a. At left wing below
b. At right wing
c. At left fuselage front
d. At right fuselage

49. Total displacement engine is

a. 318,9 cm cubic
b. 318,9 inch cubic
c. 360 inch cubic
d. 319,8 cm cubic

50. The magneto installed on engine IO-360-L2A

a. 2 high tension magneto
b. 2 low tension magneto
c. 1 low tension magneto
d. 1 high tension magneto