FAA Flight Engineer (FEX/FET/FEN)

Under 14 CFR Part 63, which knowledge test is required for a flight engineer certificate with a turbojet-powered class rating?

• AFEX (turbojet)
• BFET (turboprop)
• CFEN (reciprocating)
• DFEB (basic combined)

The FAA flight engineer basic knowledge test consists of how many multiple-choice questions?

• A50 questions
• B80 questions
• C100 questions
• D60 questions

What is the minimum passing score on the FAA flight engineer knowledge test?

• A60%
• B65%
• C70%
• D75%

How much time is allotted to complete the FAA flight engineer basic knowledge test?

• A2.0 hours
• B2.5 hours
• C4.0 hours
• D3.0 hours

Per 14 CFR Part 63, an applicant for a flight engineer certificate must be at least how old?

• A18 years
• B16 years
• C21 years
• D23 years

Under 14 CFR 63.23, a special purpose flight engineer certificate authorizing operation of a foreign-registered aircraft is valid for a maximum of how long?

• A6 months
• B12 months
• C24 months
• D36 months

Under 14 CFR Part 121, a flight engineer who has not held the position in the preceding 6 calendar months must complete what before serving?

• AA new knowledge test
• BA first-class medical exam
• CReestablishment of recency by an approved program
• DAn ATP certificate

What class of FAA medical certificate is the minimum required to exercise flight engineer privileges?

• AFirst-class
• BNo medical required
• CThird-class
• DSecond-class

Under 14 CFR Part 121, who has final authority for the operation of the aircraft?

• AThe pilot in command
• BThe flight engineer
• CThe dispatcher
• DThe director of operations

Under 14 CFR Part 121 operational control, dispatch responsibility for a domestic flight is shared between the pilot in command and which person?

• AThe flight engineer
• BThe aircraft dispatcher
• CThe chief pilot
• DThe FAA inspector

Under 14 CFR 91.211, supplemental oxygen must be used by the required minimum flight crew when the cabin pressure altitude exceeds what value for more than 30 minutes?

• A10,000 feet
• B14,000 feet
• C12,500 feet
• D15,000 feet

Under Part 121, a flight engineer's required duties primarily include which of the following?

• ANavigating the aircraft to the destination
• BFiling the IFR flight plan with ATC
• CConducting passenger safety briefings
• DOperating and monitoring aircraft systems and engines

On a transport aircraft, AC electrical power is normally generated by engine-driven generators that produce what nominal output?

• A115 volts, 400 Hz AC
• B28 volts DC
• C240 volts, 60 Hz AC
• D12 volts DC

A constant speed drive (CSD) is installed between the engine and an AC generator primarily to do what?

• AIncrease generator output voltage
• BMaintain constant generator frequency despite varying engine RPM
• CCool the generator windings
• DRectify AC to DC for the battery

On a typical transport aircraft, 28-volt DC power is most commonly obtained from the AC system by which component?

• AThe constant speed drive
• BThe auxiliary power unit generator
• CTransformer-rectifier units (TRUs)
• DThe static inverter

If all engine-driven generators and the APU generator fail, essential AC loads on many transports are powered by what?

• AEngine bleed air
• BThe constant speed drive
• CDirect ram air turbine voltage
• DA static inverter operating from the battery

A generator control unit (GCU) on a transport AC system primarily performs which function?

• ARegulates voltage and provides generator protection
• BConverts AC to DC
• CDrives the generator at constant speed
• DSupplies pneumatic pressure

In a transport hydraulic system, an accumulator primarily serves what purpose?

• ATo increase pump displacement
• BTo store hydraulic energy and dampen pressure surges
• CTo filter contaminants from the fluid
• DTo convert hydraulic pressure to electrical power

What is the most common fluid type used in modern transport-category aircraft hydraulic systems?

• AVegetable-based castor oil
• BAutomotive engine oil
• CPhosphate-ester (Skydrol-type)
• DWater-glycol mixture

A transport aircraft typically has multiple independent hydraulic systems primarily for what reason?

• ATo reduce total fluid quantity
• BTo allow lower system operating pressure
• CTo eliminate the need for an accumulator
• DTo provide redundancy so flight controls remain powered after a failure

Many transport-category hydraulic systems operate at a nominal system pressure of approximately what value?

• A3,000 psi
• B1,000 psi
• C8,000 psi
• D500 psi

On a turbine-engine transport, pneumatic (bleed) air is normally extracted from where?

• AThe exhaust tailpipe
• BCompressor stages of the engine
• CThe fan bypass duct only
• DThe accessory gearbox

To limit bleed air temperature and pressure delivered to the pneumatic manifold, the system typically uses what?

• AA transformer-rectifier
• BAn accumulator
• CA pressure-regulating and shutoff valve with a precooler
• DA constant speed drive

In an air-cycle air conditioning pack, the cooling turbine (expansion turbine) cools the air primarily by what process?

• AAdding refrigerant gas
• BCompressing the air to higher pressure
• CPassing air over an electric heating element
• DExtracting energy as the air expands and does work

Cabin pressurization on a turbine transport is controlled by an outflow valve that regulates what?

• AThe rate air is discharged from the cabin
• BThe rate air is supplied into the cabin
• CEngine bleed temperature
• DHydraulic system pressure

The maximum cabin differential pressure on a transport aircraft is limited primarily to protect what?

• AThe engine compressor
• BThe fuselage structure
• CThe hydraulic accumulator
• DThe fuel boost pumps

If the cabin altitude climbs uncontrollably toward a high value, the flight engineer should expect which protective response?

• AThe outflow valve drives fully open
• BEngine bleed air is increased automatically to 100%
• CPassenger oxygen masks deploy automatically near 14,000 ft cabin altitude
• DThe pressurization controller switches to manual only

Engine and wing thermal anti-ice on most turbine transports is provided by which source?

• AElectrical heating mats on all surfaces
• BFuel routed through the cowl
• CHydraulic fluid circulated through the wing
• DHot engine bleed air ducted to the leading edges

Pitot probes and static-related sensors are normally protected from ice by what means?

• AElectrical heating elements
• BBleed air ducting
• CHydraulic warming loops
• DMechanical scrapers

A continuous-loop fire detection system signals a fire warning based primarily on a change in what property of the sensing element?

• AFluid pressure
• BElectrical resistance or capacitance with temperature
• CMagnetic field strength
• DOptical clarity

Engine fire extinguishing on a turbine transport is most commonly accomplished using which agent?

• AWater
• BCarbon dioxide foam
• CA halogenated agent (Halon or replacement)
• DDry sand

On a transport with multiple engine fire bottles, the typical design allows what capability?

• AOnly one discharge per flight
• BRefilling bottles in flight
• CSimultaneous discharge to all engines automatically
• DTwo shots available to a single affected engine if the first fails to extinguish

In a transport fuel system, engine-driven fuel pumps are normally supplied positive pressure at the inlet by what component?

• ABoost (centrifugal) pumps in the tanks
• BBleed air pressure
• CThe hydraulic accumulator
• DStatic inverters

Why is fuel crossfeed capability provided on a multi-engine transport?

• ATo increase total fuel capacity
• BTo allow any tank to feed any engine for balance or after a failure
• CTo raise fuel temperature
• DTo pressurize the cabin

A fuel heater on a turbine transport is used primarily to prevent what problem?

• AVapor lock in the boost pumps
• BExcessive fuel density at altitude
• CIce crystals from water in the fuel blocking the fuel filter
• DStatic electricity buildup

During cruise, the flight engineer manages fuel so that the center of gravity and lateral balance stay within limits. An uncorrected lateral fuel imbalance primarily causes what?

• AA pitch trim change only
• BCompressor stall
• CLoss of cabin pressurization
• DA rolling tendency requiring aileron/trim correction

On many transports, fuel is fed to the engines in a sequence that uses outboard and center tank fuel in a way that helps reduce what?

• AWing bending relief loads
• BEngine EGT
• CCabin altitude
• DTire wear

An auxiliary power unit (APU) on a transport aircraft is primarily used on the ground to provide what?

• AThrust for taxi
• BElectrical power and bleed air for systems and engine start
• CCabin oxygen
• DHydraulic fluid replenishment

On a transport DC system, the battery primarily provides what function?

• AContinuous main bus power in normal operation
• BAC power to the galleys
• CPower for engine start and as an emergency/standby DC source
• DBleed air for anti-ice

Bus tie breakers or bus tie relays in a transport electrical system primarily allow what?

• AFiltering fuel
• BConverting AC to hydraulic power
• CCooling the generators
• DConnecting buses so a remaining generator can power loads after another generator fails

In a turbojet or turbofan engine, the four phases of the working cycle in correct order are:

• AIntake, compression, combustion, exhaust
• BCompression, intake, exhaust, combustion
• CCombustion, intake, compression, exhaust
• DExhaust, compression, combustion, intake

On many turbofan engines, the primary thrust-setting parameter displayed to the crew is:

• AOil pressure
• BEngine pressure ratio (EPR) or fan speed (N1)
• CFuel temperature
• DHydraulic pressure

Exhaust gas temperature (EGT) or interstage turbine temperature (ITT) is closely monitored primarily because it indicates:

• ACabin temperature
• BFuel quantity
• CTurbine section thermal limit / engine health
• DCabin altitude

A compressor stall in a turbine engine is caused by what?

• ALoss of cabin pressurization
• BExcess oil pressure
• CToo much hydraulic fluid
• DDisrupted, unstable airflow through the compressor causing a breakdown in pressure rise

During a hot start of a turbine engine, the flight engineer observes what abnormal indication?

• ARapid or excessive EGT/ITT rise during start
• BLow oil quantity
• CHigh cabin altitude
• DExcess hydraulic pressure

A 'hung start' on a turbine engine is best described as:

• AThe engine overspeeds past redline
• BThe engine lights off but RPM stagnates below idle and EGT may rise
• CThe engine starts normally to idle
• DNo fuel flow at all