FAA Aircraft Performance Test 2

Question 1

(Refer to Figure 36.) What is the headwind component for a landing on Runway 18 if the tower reports the wind as 220° at 30 knots?

Accepted Answer

23 knots.

Answer

The correct answer is C because, using the wind component chart (Figure 36), the angle between the wind (220°) and Runway 18 (180°) is 40 degrees. By locating the intersection of the 30-knot total wind velocity arc and the 40-degree angle line on the chart, and then reading horizontally to the headwind component scale, a value of approximately 23 knots is obtained. Options A and B represent incorrect readings or calculations from the chart.

Question 2

(Refer to Figure 36.) Determine the maximum wind velocity for a 45° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 25 knots.

Accepted Answer

35 knots.

Answer

The correct answer is C because, to determine the maximum wind velocity for a given crosswind component and angle, you use the wind component chart (Figure 36) in reverse. By finding the intersection of the 25-knot crosswind component line (vertical axis) and the 45-degree angle line, and then following the curved arc through that intersection point, the maximum allowable total wind velocity is found to be 35 knots. Options A and B would result in a crosswind component less than or equal to 25 knots, but are not the maximum possible total wind velocity.

Question 3

(Refer to Figure 36.) What is the maximum wind velocity for a 30° crosswind if the maximum crosswind component for the airplane is 12 knots?

Accepted Answer

24 knots.

Answer

The correct answer is C because, using the wind component chart (Figure 36) in reverse, you locate the 12-knot maximum crosswind component on the vertical axis and the 30-degree angle line. The intersection of these two points lies on the curved arc representing a total wind velocity of 24 knots. This indicates that a 24-knot wind at a 30-degree angle will produce a 12-knot crosswind component, while options A and B represent lower total wind velocities.

Question 4

(Refer to Figure 36.) With a reported wind of north at 20 knots, which runway (6, 29, or 32) is acceptable for use for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?

Accepted Answer

Runway 32.

Answer

The correct answer is C because, by calculating the crosswind component for each runway using the wind component chart (Figure 36) with a reported wind of North at 20 knots, only Runway 32 (heading 320°) results in a crosswind component below the 13-knot maximum limit. For Runway 32, the angle difference is 40 degrees, yielding approximately 12.8 knots of crosswind, which is acceptable. Runways 6 and 29 would produce crosswind components exceeding the 13-knot limit.

Question 5

(Refer to Figure 36.) With a reported wind of south at 20 knots, which runway (10, 14, or 24) is appropriate for an airplane with a 13-knot maximum crosswind component?

Accepted Answer

Runway 14.

Answer

The correct answer is B because, by calculating the crosswind component for each runway using the wind component chart (Figure 36) with a reported wind of South at 20 knots, only Runway 14 (heading 140°) results in a crosswind component below the 13-knot maximum limit. For Runway 14, the angle difference is 40 degrees, yielding approximately 12.8 knots of crosswind, which is acceptable. Runways 10 and 24 would produce crosswind components exceeding the 13-knot limit.

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FAA Aircraft Performance Test 2