FAA Commercial Written Exam
When should notification of an aircraft accident be made to the NTSB if there was
substantial damage and no injuries? correct answers Immediately.
Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed in
a specified configuration? correct answers VS1
Which is the correct symbol for the stalling speed or the minimum steady flight speed at
which the airplane is controllable? correct answers VS
14 CFR part 1 defines VLE as correct answers maximum landing gear extended speed.
If an airplane category is listed as utility, it would mean that this airplane could be
operated in which of the following maneuvers? correct answers Limited acrobatics,
including spins (if approved).
What flight time may a pilot log as second in command? correct answers All flight time
when qualified and occupying a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more
than one pilot.
What is the maximum amount of flight instruction an authorized instructor may give in
any 24 consecutive hours? correct answers 8 hours.
Excluding Hawaii, the vertical limits of the Federal Low Altitude airways extend from
correct answers 1,200 feet AGL up to, but not including, 18,000 feet MSL.
If weather conditions are such that it is required to designate an alternate airport on your
IFR flight plan, you should plan to carry enough fuel to arrive at the first airport of
intended landing, fly from that airport to the alternate airport, and fly thereafter for
correct answers 45 minutes at normal cruising speed.
Approved flotation gear, readily available to each occupant, is required on each airplane
if it is being flown for hire over water, correct answers beyond power-off gliding
distance from shore.
What transponder equipment is required for airplane operations within Class B
airspace? A transponder correct answers with 4096 code or Mode S, and Mode C
capability.
Which is true with respect to formation flights? Formation flights are correct answers
not authorized when carrying passengers for hire.
,Airplane A is overtaking airplane B. Which airplane has the right-of-way? correct
answers Airplane B; the pilot should expect to be passed on the right.
Who is primarily responsible for maintaining an aircraft in an airworthy condition?
Your answer: correct answers Owner or operator of the aircraft.
Assuring compliance with an Airworthiness Directive is the responsibility of the correct
answers owner or operator of that aircraft.
If an aircraft's operation in flight was substantially affected by an alteration or repair, the
aircraft documents must show that it was test flown and approved for return to service
by an appropriately-rated pilot prior to being operated correct answers with passengers
aboard.
After an ATC clearance has been obtained, a pilot may not deviate from that clearance,
unless the pilot correct answers receives an amended clearance or has an emergency.
Which is true regarding flight operations to or from a satellite airport, without an
operating control tower, within the Class C airspace area? correct answers Prior to
entering that airspace, a pilot must establish and maintain communication with the ATC
serving facility.
Which is true regarding the use of flaps during level turns? correct answers The raising
of flaps increases the stall speed.
The uncontrolled firing of the fuel/air charge in advance of normal spark ignition is
known as correct answers pre-ignition
An airplane leaving ground effect will correct answers experience an increase in
induced drag and require more thrust.
What is an advantage of an electric turn coordinator if the airplane has a vacuum
system for other gyroscopic instruments? correct answers It is a backup in case of
vacuum system failure.
What effect, if any, would a change in ambient temperature or air density have on gas
turbine engine performance? correct answers As temperature increases, thrust
decreases.
Which is true regarding actual air temperature and dewpoint temperature spread? The
temperature spread correct answers decreases as the relative humidity increases.
What type weather can one expect from moist, unstable air, and very warm surface
temperatures? correct answers Strong updrafts and cumulonimbus clouds.
, Which are characteristics of a cold air mass moving over a warm surface? correct
answers Cumuliform clouds, turbulence, and good visibility.
Convective currents are most active on warm summer afternoons when winds are
correct answers light.
When flying low over hilly terrain, ridges, or mountain ranges, the greatest potential
danger from turbulent air currents will usually be encountered on the correct answers
continuous broadcast of inflight weather advisories.
What is the meaning of the terms PROB40 2102 +TSRA as used in a Terminal
Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF) correct answers Between 2100Z and 0200Z there is a
forty percent (40%) probability of thunderstorms with heavy rain
Which forecast provides specific information concerning expected sky cover, cloud tops,
visibility, weather, and obstructions to vision in a route format? correct answers
Transcribed Weather Broadcast
Which chart provides a ready means of locating observed frontal positions and pressure
centers? correct answers Surface Analysis Chart.
What weather phenomenon is implied within an area enclosed by small scalloped lines
on a U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart? correct answers
Cumulonimbus clouds, icing, and moderate or greater turbulence.
The U.S. High-Level Significant Weather Prognostic Chart forecasts significant weather
for what airspace? correct answers 24,000 feet to 63,000 feet.
The magnetic heading is 315° and the ADF shows a relative bearing of 140°. The
magnetic bearing FROM the radiobeacon would be correct answers 275°
When diverting to an alternate airport because of an emergency, pilots should correct
answers apply rule-of-thumb computations, estimates, and other appropriate shortcuts
to divert to the new course as soon as possible.
GIVEN:
Wingtip bearing change 10°
Elapsed time between bearing change 4 min
Rate of fuel consumption 11 gal/hr
Calculate the fuel required to fly to the station. correct answers 4.4 gallons
While maintaining a constant heading, a relative bearing of 15° doubles in 6 minutes.
The time to the station being used is correct answers 6 minutes.
