AVED 1403 Final Exam Vocabulary

Aircraft Structure & Flight Controls

Monocoque Airframe: Does not derive its strength and shape from a skeletal frame. Therefore, the answer to question 1 is False.
Aileron Control: Ailerons control roll about the longitudinal axis.
Adverse Yaw: The rudder is used to counteract adverse yaw.

I: Fuel Injected
O: Horizontally Opposed
360: 360 cubic inch displacement.
Four Strokes of a Reciprocating Engine
- Intake
- Compression
- Power
- Exhaust
Magneto Check: Maximum allowable RPM drop during a magneto check for the 172 G-1000 is 175 RPM.
Magneto Function: A magneto sends a spark to the spark plugs.
Number of Spark Plugs: There are 8 spark plugs in our engine.

Fuel with Green Tint: Indicates the presence of AVGAS 100LL, it is generally okay to fly. However, it is important to verify the grade required for operation.
Rising Oil Temperature & Dropping Oil Pressure: This indicates a serious problem, possibly oil starvation. Immediate action is required, such as reducing power and preparing for a possible emergency landing.

System Voltage: 28 volts
Battery Voltage: 24 volts
System Amperage: 60 amps
Type: DC (Direct Current)
Standby Battery Power:
- Attitude Indicator
- Airspeed Indicator
- Altimeter
- AHRS
- MFD

Hypoxia: Abnormally low levels of Oxygen.
Hyperventilation: Abnormally low levels of Carbon Dioxide.
Legal Alcohol Limit: The legal limit on alcohol when operating an airplane is 0.04%.

Required Certificates and Documents: (Not including radio operator certificate)
- Airworthiness Certificate
- Registration Certificate
- Operating Limitations (POH)
- Weight and Balance Information
- Identification Plate
Required Tests and Inspections:
- Annual Inspection (every 12 calendar months)
- 100-Hour Inspection (if used for hire)
- Transponder (every 24 calendar months)
- ELT (every 12 calendar months, or after 1 hour of cumulative use, or after battery replacement)
- Altimeter and Static System (every 24 calendar months)
- AD's (as required)
Annual vs. 100-Hour Inspection: An annual inspection can replace a 100-hour inspection.
Overflying Annual Inspection: Not allowed to overfly for more than 10 hours to reach a maintenance facility.
Transponder Inspection Due Date: According to the FAA the transponder inspection is due 24 calendar months after the last transponder inspection
ELT Inspection Due Date: According to the FAA the ELT inspection is due 12 calendar months after the last ELT inspection
Pilot Performed Maintenance:
- Minimum rating required: Private Pilot License.
- Not allowed: Performing an ELT inspection is typically not allowed as pilot performed maintenance.

Red Sign with White Lettering: Mandatory Instruction Sign.
Holding Short of ILS Critical Area: At a towered airport, you must hold short of an ILS Critical Area when ATC instructs you to.
Contacting Stillwater FBO: Stillwater UNICOM 122.950.

Airspace Not Controlled by ATC: Class G.
Floor of Class A Airspace: 18,000’ MSL.
Two-Way Radio Communications to Enter a Bravo: "OST30 is cleared into the Bravo".
Class D Airspace Cloud Clearance & Visibility:
- 3 SM visibility
- 1,000’ above
- 500’ below
- 2,000’ horizontal
Class E Airspace Cloud Clearance & Visibility (above 10,000’ MSL):
- 5 SM visibility
- 1,000’ above
- 1,000’ below
- 1 SM horizontal
Mode C Transponder in Class Echo: Required above 10,000’ MSL.
Class G Airspace Cloud Clearance & Visibility (1200’ AGL or less, day): 1 SM, clear of clouds.

VFR Heading of 150°: Acceptable cruise altitude is 5500’ MSL (odd thousands + 500).
True Heading: True Course corrected for Variation.
Magnetic Heading: True Heading corrected for Deviation.
Course Heading: Magnetic Heading corrected for Winds.
Pilotage: Navigation by visual reference to landmarks.