CPL CPL Emergency Procedures and Crew Resource Management 2

Question 1

What action should a commercial pilot take upon experiencing an engine-driven hydraulic pump failure on a multi-engine aircraft?

Accepted Answer

Switch to the auxiliary (electric) hydraulic pump and reference the abnormal checklist

Answer

Immediately shut down the engine

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Declare an emergency and land immediately

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Disengage autopilot and switch to manual reversion

Question 2

A commercial pilot notices carbon monoxide (CO) detector has changed color mid-flight. The correct immediate action is:

Accepted Answer

Turn off the heater, open fresh air vents, don oxygen if available, and land as soon as practical

Answer

Reduce cruise altitude to increase oxygen concentration

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Increase cabin pressurization to dilute CO

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Continue flight and check CO levels after landing

Question 3

What is the definition of 'controlled flight into terrain' (CFIT)?

Accepted Answer

An accident where a fully functioning aircraft under pilot control strikes terrain or obstacles without prior warning

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A deliberate emergency landing on terrain

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Terrain contact caused by mechanical failure

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Any accident occurring below 1,000 ft AGL

Question 4

During a CRM briefing, an assertive first officer states disagreement with the captain's approach plan. The captain should:

Accepted Answer

Actively listen, evaluate the concern, and incorporate valid input into the decision

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Override the first officer's concern and proceed as planned

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Report the first officer for insubordination

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Ignore the concern unless it is stated in writing

Question 5

What is the recommended technique for recovering from a power-off spiral dive?

Accepted Answer

Reduce power, roll wings level, then gently pull out of the dive

Answer

Apply full back pressure and simultaneously add full power

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Apply full rudder opposite to the direction of spiral to yaw out

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Extend flaps to increase drag and slow the rotation

Question 6

A commercial pilot is flying a passenger charter and the cabin fills with smoke from an unknown source. The immediate priority is:

Accepted Answer

Don oxygen masks, declare an emergency, and prepare for immediate landing

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Identify the source before taking any action

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Increase pressurization to push smoke out

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Ask passengers to locate the source of smoke