CESSNA 172 R QUESTIONS

1. During cold weather operations time required for oil pressure to get registered is
a. 30 seconds
b. 45 seconds
c. 60 seconds
d. 90 seconds

2. Propeller ground clearance for C172R is

a. 11”
b. 11.25”
c. 12”
d. 12.5”

3. In event of alternate static door open ASI and altimeter error are:
a. ASI: 9 KIAS Altimeter: 30 feet
b. ASI: 6 KIAS Altimeter: 15 feet
c. ASI: 20 KIAS Altimeter: 60 feet
d. ASI: 15 KIAS Altimeter: 50 feet

4. Minimum turning radius from pivot point to outboard wing tip is

a. 36 feet 6 inches
b. 30 feet 0 inches
c. 27 feet 5.5 inches
d. 28 feet 6 inches

5. Abrupt use of flight controls is prohibited beyond

a. 129 KIAS
b. 85 KIAS
c. 99 KIAS
d. 103 KIAS

6. Yellow arc range on the ASI is from

a. 33 KIAS to 85 KIAS
b. 129 KIAS to 163 KIAS
c. 44 KIAS to 129 KIAS
d. 20 KIAS to 33 KIAS

7. Minimum oil pressure is

a. 20 psi
b. 50 psi
c. 14 psi
d. 10 psi

8. During preflight inspection which annuciator should not be displayed

a. Low vacuum annunciator
b. Oil pressure annunciator
c. Low Fuel L & Low Fuel R annunciator
d. All the above

9. Proper action to be taken in case of voltmeter reading in excess of 31.5 volts is

a. Switch off Master Switch (Alt. & Bat.) and land as soon as practical
b. Switch off Master Switch (Alt. only ) and land as soon as possible
c. Switch off Master Switch (Bat. only) and land as soon as possible
d. Switch off Master Switch (Alt. only) and land as soon as practical
10. In event of alternator failure
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a. Direction Indication Gyro may show error of more than 25
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b. Magnetic Compass may show error of more than 25
c. Standby attitude indicator may not be relied upon
d. ASI may show error upto 6 KIAS

11. For maximum cabin heating

a. Cabin heat knob fully out and cabin air knob fully in
b. Cabin Heat knob fully in and cabin air knob fully in
c. Cabin Heat knob fully out and cabin air knob fully out
d. Cabin Heat knob fully out and cabin air knob fully out

12. Attitude indicator bank markings are

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a. 10 , 15 , 30 , 45 & 90
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b. 10 , 20 , 30 & 60
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c. 10 , 15 , 30 , 60 & 90
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d. 10 , 20 , 30 , 60 & 90

13. Direction Indicating Gyro (DGI) shall be periodically aligned with magnetic compass to compensate for
a. Slip error
b. Precession Error
c. Vacuum error
d. Instrument Error

14. Audible stall warning comes

a. 5-10 knots below stall speed
b. 5-10 knots above stall speed
c. 5 knots below stall speed
d. 5 knots above stall speed

15. Avionics essling

a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D

16. Maximum allowable speed for opening the window is

a. 163 Knots
b. 129 Knots
c. 110 Knots
d. 85 Knots

17. Maximum slip-skid duration when flying on one tank dry is

a. 20 seconds
b. 30 seconds
c. 45 seconds
d. 60 seconds

18. Unusable fuel quantity in each tank is

a. 3.0 gallons
b. 2.0 gallons
c. 1.5 gallons
d. 1.0 gallons

19. Maximum RPM for engine operation is indicated by a red line on tachometer, for Cessna 172R it is
a. 2400 rpm
b. 2450 rpm
c. 2457 rpm
d. 2500 rpm

20. Maximum oil pressure is indicated by lower end of upper red arc, in psi it is
a. 115
b. 120
c. 125
 d. 130

21. Fuel grade and color approved for use in Cessna 172 are
a. 100LL Green & 100 Blue
b. 100LL Blue & 100 Green
c. 100 Green only
d. 100LL Blue only

22. Minimum oil quantity used for extended operations is

a. 3 quarts
b. 5 quarts
c. 6 quarts
d. 8 quarts

23. Which engine oil is recommended for use after 50 hrs operations when oil consumption has stabilized
a. MIL – L 22851 or SAE J1899
b. MIL – L 6082 or SAE J1966
c. SAE J1966 only
d. MIL – L 6082 only

24. Permitted concentration of fuel additive DiEGME is

a. 1 % to 1.5 %
b. 0.1% to 0.15 %
c. 0.01 % to 0.05 %
d. none of the above

25. Maximum deflection of nose gear on ground is

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a. 10 with rudder, 15 with rudder and brake
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b. 10 with rudder, 20 with rudder and brake
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c. 10 with rudder, 30 with rudder and brake
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d. 10 with rudder, 40 with rudder and brake

26. Flaps are equipped with mechanical stops at following extensions

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a. 10 , 15 and 20
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b. 10 , 25 and 30
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c. 20 , 30 and 40
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d. 10 , 20 and 30

27. Landing gear shock absorption on C-172 are

a. Nose Gear: Air/Oil Strut; Main Gear: Tubular Spring
b. Nose Gear: Tubular Spring; Main Gear: Air/Oil Strut
c. Nose Gear: Tubular Spring;; Main Gear: Tubular Spring
d. Nose Gear: Air/Oil Strut; Main Gear: Air/Oil Strut

28. Best rate of climb speed at sea level is

a. 65 KIAS
b. 70 KIAS
c. 79 KIAS
d. 80 KIAS

29. Standard temperature lapse rate is

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a. 1 Celsius per 1000 ft
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b. 2 Celsius per 1000 ft
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c. 3 Celsius per 1000 ft
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d. 4 Celsius per 1000 ft

30. The recommended starter duty cycle is

a. 10 sec. on 20 sec. off for two times then 10 minutes cooling
b. 10 sec. on 20 sec. off for three times then 10 minutes cooling
c. 10 sec. on 10 sec. off for three times then 10 minutes cooling
d. 10 sec. on 20 sec. off for three times then 30 minutes cooling
31. Until 50hrs of operation, during cruise the max power setting should be
a. 60%
b. 70%
 c. 80%
d. 90%
32. Indication of carburetor icing in a fixed pitch propeller engine system and a constant speed propeller engine system is
a. Drop in rpm and rise in manifold pressure respectively
b. Rise in rpm and rise in manifold pressure respectively
c. Drop in rpm and drop in manifold pressure respectively
d. Rise in rpm and rise in manifold pressure respectively

33. OAT/Voltmeter gauge may be tested by pushing the select button and holding it for
a. 10 seconds
b. 20 seconds
c. 30 seconds
d. 40 seconds

34. If the microphone key is keyed in for 33 seconds or more

a. The VHF avionics goes to standby mode
b. The selected COM transmission is discontinued
c. The COM radio goes to low power mode
d. The COM1 radio selection switches to COM2 radio

35. In the event of pitot tube blockage the ASI will give
a. Aural warning
b. Visual Flag Warning
c. Erroneous Reading
d. Reliable Reading

36. The fuel filler tabs in the C172 fuel tanks can be used to fill fuel to a lower capacity enabling heavier cabin loading, this lower
capacity is
a. 17.5 gallons in both tanks
b. 17.5 gallons in each tanks
c. 30.5 gallons in each tank
d. 18.5 gallons in each tank

37. Pushing the upper control button on Voltmeter/OAT/Clock changes the display
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a. Volts - F – C – Volts
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b. Volts – C – F – Volts
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c. Volts - F – Volts – C - Volts
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d. Volts – C – Volts – F - Volts
38. Indications of over priming are
a. High EGT
b. Puffing black smoke
c. RPM drop
d. Stuck Propeller

39. Which of the following is acceptable during magneto drop check at 1800 rpm
a. Left: 1680 Right: 1750
b. Left: 1640 Right: 1690
c. Left: 1640 Right: 1640
d. Left: 1750 Right: 1730

40. Correct procedure for applying parking brakes is

a. Pull parking brake lever and turn it 90 degrees
b. Pull parking brake lever and turn it 180 degrees
c. Press toe brakes and hold them, pull parking lever and turn it 90 degrees, release toe brakes
d. Press toe brakes and hold them, pull parking lever and turn it 180 degrees, release toe brakes

41. The engine driver vacuum pump provides the suction necessary for operation of
a. Direction Gyro, Attitude Gyro, and Turn Coordinator
b. Direction Gyro, Attitude Gyro, Airspeed Indicator
c. Direction and Attitude Gyros only
d. None of the above

42. Correct inflation pressures for nose wheel and main wheel are
a. 38 psi, 45 psi
b. 45 psi, 38 psi
 c. 34 psi, 29 psi
d. 34 psi, 28 psi

43. Normal fuel flow range is

a. 0 GPH to 6 GPH
b. 1 GPH to 11 GPH
c. 1 GPH to 6 GPH
d. 0 GPH to 11 GPH

44. Which of the following is incorrect about ASI markings on C172

a. White arc: 33 – 85 knots
b. Green arc: 44 – 129 knots
c. Yellow arc: 129 – 163 knots
d. Red line: 166 knots

45. On encountering icing conditions the appropriate course of action is

a. Increase engine power and cruise at airspeed above 110 knots
b. Turn back and change altitude
c. Extend flap to 20 degrees and maintain altitude
d. Declare emergency and land as soon as possible

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47. For best cooling during en-route climbs
a. Climb at Vy
b. Climb at Vx
c. Climb at a speed higher then Vy
d. Climb at 75-85 knots

48. Proper course of action during inflight shutdown of alternator due to high voltage is
a. A
b. A
c. A
d. A

49. For easy start during cold weather operations

a. Manually cycle propeller in opposite direction of rotation
b. Manually cycle propeller in normal direction of rotation
c. Use primer pump for 6 seconds
d. Use primer pump for 10 seconds

50. Operation at peak EGT provides

a. Worst fuel economy
b. Best fuel economy
c. Average fuel economy
d. None of the above

51. Oil pressure gauge markings are

a. Lower red arc 0-25 psi : Green arc 50-115 psi: Upper red arc psi 115-120 psi
b. Lower red arc 0-20 psi : Green arc 60-115 psi: Upper red arc psi 115-120 psi
c. Lower red arc 0-20 psi : Green arc 50-115 psi: Upper red arc psi 115-120 psi
d. Lower red arc 0-20 psi : Green arc 50-110 psi: Upper red arc psi 110-120 psi
CESSNA 172 R

1. Oil Px should register in cold Wx in – 60 sec.

2. In event of alternate static door / source open , ASI will give error of – 4 knts.

And ALTIMETER error will be +/- 30 feet in closed window condition.

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3. Propeller ground clearance is 11&1/4 ”[11.25].

4. Min. Turning radius of a/c is 27’5.5” .

5. Yellow arc on ASI is from 129 – 163 kts.

6. Oil Px. .....min. – ​20 PSI

Max. – ​115 PSI.

7. Alternator should be switched OFF in event of ammeter reading more than 31.5 VOLTS.

8. Compass error up to 25*[degree] may come in event of alternator switched off.

9. Altitude indicator bank marking is at increment of 30*.[10*, 20*,30*,30*,90*].

10. Avionics cooling fan switches ON automatically , when avionics master switch is ‘ON’.

11. Max. Window open speed is – ​163 kts.

12. Max. Oil px. Is- ​ 115 PSI.
13. Unusable Fuel quantity is 1.5 Gallons in each tank.

14. Max. Ramp weight is ​2457 LBS.

15. Max. Slip duration with one tank dry is 30 sec.

16. Colour of 100 LL fuel is - ​BLUE.

17. Max. Oil qty. for extended flt. Is - ​8 Qtz.
18. Concentration of DIEGME is 0.10 – 0.15% to be added to fuel.

19. MIL-L-22851 oil to be used after 50 hrs. Of Engine running or when consumption is stabilised.

20. Max. Deflection of nose wheel by the use of Rudder on ground is 10* to either side .

21. Mechanical stops on Flaps are at 10*, 20*, 30*.

22. Best ROC speed at sea level is 78 kts.

23. Std. Temp. Lapse rate is 2*c/1000’.

24. Starter cycle for engine : 10 sec. ON, 20 sec. OFF for 3 times and then 10 min. Cooling time.

25. En-route climb speed is 5-10 kts above best ROC for best visibility ,performance and cooling.

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27. l 50 hrs has been accumulated , engine should be run at 80% POWER on cruise.

28. An open alternate door will result in an approx. 10% LOSS of power at full throttle.

29. Carburettor icing is indicated by LOSS OF RPM in fixed pitch prop. and LOSS OF MANIFOLD PX.
CSP.
30. OAT/VOLTMETER gauge “SELECT” switch may be tested by putting the SELECT BUTTON DOWN
{for 3 min. For the start}.
31. If PTT button of microphone is kept pressed for more than 33 sec. In continuation then transmission is
automatically terminated.
32. In event of static tube blockage ...ASI reads error.

33. To permit heavy cabin loading fuel can be reduced of 17.5 Gallons usable in each tank.

34. Voltmeter / OAT /Clock pushing upper control button will change the display on OAT/Voltmeter /Window
to
E + F ----- C -------E.
35. Abrupt use of control beyond 99 kts.

36. ROC at sea level 720 FPM.

37. Max. T/O weight 2450 LBS.

38. Max. loading wt. 2450 lbs.

39. Std. Empty wt. 1639 lbs.

40. Max. useful load 818 lbs.

41. Baggage allowable 120 lbs.

42. Total fuel capacity 56 Gallon.

43. Propeller fixed pitch diameter 75”.

44. Wheel base length is 65”.

45. Wing area is 174 sq. Feet.

46. Total usable fuel 53 gallon.

47. No. Of engine SINGLE {1}.

48. Engine type:- Normally aspirated , direct drive , air cooled , Hori. Opposed , fuel injected , 4 cylinder
piston engine.
49. Horse Power rating and engine speed 160 Rated BHP at 2400 RPM.

50. BHP is POWER DEVELOPED BY THE ENGINE.

51. ASI are for normal operation :-

1} T/O:- normal climb out 70-80 kts.

2} short field T/O:- 10* flaps, speed at 50 feet ..57 kts.

51. Enroute climb flaps UP

1} best ROC/sea level --- 60 KIAS.

2} best ROC/1000’ -----65 KIAS.

52. Landing Approch-----
1} Normal approach FLAP UP 65-75 KIAS.
2} Normal app. FLAP 30* 60-70 KIAS.
3} short field app. FLAP 30* 61 KIAS.

53. Altimeter 30’ in closed window condition.

54.Annunciator does not activate on LOW FUEL FLOW.

55. For max. cabin heating cabin heat CHT --- knob fully out and cabin air knob fully ‘IN’.
56. DGI has aligned regularly on long flight for PRECESSION.

57. Audiable stall warning .... 5-10 kts above stall speed.
 58. Shock absorption --- air/oil nose wheel tabular spring steel on main wheel.
59. In the event of engine flooding..ALL ANS. GIVEN ARE CORRECT.
60. In event of pitot tube blockage – ASI gives errors in reading.

61. The ELT is operated by a control panel at the FORWARD FIRING.

62. ELT based _____ on the control panel....- CENTRE.
63. Rotary type of magneto sequence is..._OFF –R-L –BOTH- START.

64. In magneto , LEFT magneto problem momentarily key on ---LEFT MAGNETO.

65. DGI similar to...-MAGNETIC COMPASS.
66. The best fuel economy in flt. Is...- PEAK EGT.

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