Preflight and Emergency Procedures Flashcards

Which color designates aviation gasoline (AVGAS) 100LL on aircraft fuel caps and placards?

Answer: Blue

100LL AVGAS is dyed blue to allow easy identification and prevent misfueling with other fuel types.

If the flight controls feel stiff or restricted during preflight control checks, what should the pilot do?

Answer: Check that control locks have been removed and inspect for obstructions

Restricted controls may indicate gust locks were not removed or a foreign object is in the control system — both require resolution before flight.

A pilot notices heavy smoke in the cockpit unrelated to an engine fire. What is the immediate action?

Answer: Declare an emergency, don oxygen if available, and land as soon as possible

Cockpit smoke indicates a potential electrical or cabin fire requiring immediate landing and emergency declaration.

During preflight, which condition would require the pilot to REJECT a flight?

Answer: A loose fuel cap that cannot be secured properly

A fuel cap that cannot be secured poses risk of fuel siphoning and possible fuel starvation in flight.

What emergency squawk code should a pilot set when experiencing radio failure during flight?

Answer: 7600

Squawk 7600 is the international code for radio failure (NORDO), alerting ATC to the communication issue.

Before engine start, why should the pilot visually check that the propeller area is clear?

Answer: To avoid injury or death to people near the rotating propeller

A rotating propeller is nearly invisible and can cause fatal injury — verifying the area is clear is a critical safety step.

If a pilot inadvertently flies into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), what is the recommended action for a VFR-only pilot?

Answer: Execute a 180-degree turn and return to VFR conditions

A 180-degree turn is recommended to exit IMC and return to VFR conditions as quickly as possible.