Airplane Flight Manual Quiz

Performance Specifications

• Maximum speed at sea level: 110 knots
• Cruise speed at 75% power and 8000 ft: 107 knots
• Range at 75% power and 8000 ft: 320 NM
• Time at 75% power and 8000 ft: 3.1 hours
• Usable fuel: 24.5 gallons
• Fuel consumption at 75% power and 8000 ft: unknown

Engine Power Terminology

• BHP: Brake Horsepower, the power developed by the engine
• RPM: Revolutions Per Minute, engine speed
• Static RPM: engine speed attained during a full-throttle engine runup when the airplane is on the ground and stationary

Airplane Performance and Flight Planning Terminology

• Demonstrated Crosswind Velocity: the velocity of the crosswind component for which adequate control of the airplane during takeoff and landing was actually demonstrated during certification tests
• Usable Fuel: the fuel available for flight planning
• Unusable Fuel: the quantity of fuel that cannot be safely used in flight
• GPH: Gallons Per Hour, the amount of fuel consumed per hour
• NMPG: Nautical Miles Per Gallon, the distance that can be expected per gallon of fuel consumed at a specific engine power setting and/or flight configuration
• g: acceleration due to gravity

Weight and Balance Terminology

• Reference Datum: an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes
• Station: a location along the airplane fuselage given in terms of the distance from the reference datum

Limitations

• Power plant instrument markings:
  • Red line: minimum limit
  • Green arc: normal operating range
  • Red line: maximum limit
• Tachometer:
  • Sea level: 1900-2350 RPM
  • 4000 feet: 1900-2450 RPM
  • 8000 feet: 1900-2550 RPM
• Oil temperature: 100°F - 245°F
• Oil pressure: 25 psi - 115 psi
• Fuel quantity: 0.75 gal unusable each tank
• Suction: 4.5 - 5.4 in.Hg
• Weight limits:
  • Maximum ramp weight: 1675 lbs
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 1670 lbs
  • Maximum landing weight: 1670 lbs

This quiz is based on the FAA approved airplane flight manual, covering general aviation and flight training information. Test your knowledge of aircraft operations and pilot procedures.