ATSA Dial Reading and Gauge Interpretation 2

Question 1

A tachometer reads 2,400 RPM. If RPM decreases by 15%, what is the new reading?

Accepted Answer

2,040 RPM

Answer

1,800 RPM

Answer

2,160 RPM

Answer

2,280 RPM

Question 2

Two aircraft are separated by 5 nautical miles on radar. The minimum required separation is 3 nautical miles. How much buffer separation exists?

Accepted Answer

2 nautical miles

Answer

1 nautical mile

Answer

3 nautical miles

Answer

5 nautical miles

Question 3

A temperature gauge reads -20°C outside. The cabin temperature is +22°C. What is the difference between outside and cabin temperature?

Accepted Answer

42°C

Answer

32°C

Answer

38°C

Answer

48°C

Question 4

A radar scope shows an aircraft at bearing 090 and range 20 miles. A second aircraft is at bearing 270 and range 20 miles. How far apart are the two aircraft?

Accepted Answer

40 miles

Answer

20 miles

Answer

30 miles

Answer

50 miles

Question 5

An aircraft transponder code is set to 7600. What does this squawk code indicate?

Accepted Answer

Radio failure

Answer

Hijacking

Answer

Emergency

Answer

Military intercept

Question 6

A gauge shows fuel burn rate of 120 gallons per hour. If 360 gallons remain, how many hours of flight time remain?

Accepted Answer

3 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

4 hours

Answer

4.5 hours