Safety and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

What is the recommended action if you observe a rough-running engine due to carburetor icing?

Answer: Apply full carburetor heat

Carburetor heat melts ice restricting the venturi and restores smooth operation.

During a night engine failure with no visible field, what landing light technique is advised?

Answer: Use the landing light, but be prepared to land without it if the terrain looks bad

The landing light aids the flare, but an unappealing view may argue for not looking.

What hypoxia symptom should prompt a pilot to descend or use supplemental oxygen?

Answer: Euphoria, tingling, and impaired judgment

Hypoxia produces euphoria, tingling, and degraded judgment as oxygen decreases.

If the primary flight controls jam, what alternative can help control pitch in many light aircraft?

Answer: Use elevator trim to manage pitch

Elevator trim can provide limited pitch control if the elevator itself is jammed.

What is the proper response to a brake failure during the landing rollout?

Answer: Use rudder for directional control and consider a go-around if still able

Maintain directional control with rudder and go around if there is enough speed and runway.

During a passenger medical emergency in flight, what should the pilot generally do first?

Answer: Advise ATC and divert to the nearest suitable airport

Notifying ATC and diverting gets the passenger to medical help as quickly as possible.

What does a flashing white light gun signal mean to an aircraft on the ground?

Answer: Return to the starting point on the airport

A flashing white signal directs a ground aircraft to return to its starting point.