CPAER General Knowledge Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
Why must you correct heading indicator every 15 minutes? - Correct answer-
Precession error/bearing friction
The absolute service ceiling of an a/c is - Correct answer-The height at which the
rate of climb is *zero*
Before stalling the center of pressure will - Correct answer-Move forward
Pilots shall not overfly herds of reindeer or caribou at altitudes of less than -
Correct answer-2,000ft
How often must commercial emergency training take place? - Correct answer-
Every 12 months
No person shall operate an a/c without a seat and safety belt unless it is - Correct
answer-A balloon
What do you need to enter class F restricted airspace? - Correct answer-Permission
Latches on a seatbelt must be - Correct answer-Metal to metal
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,Vne - Correct answer-Never exceed speed, maximum speed at which a/c can be
operated
A MEL must be - Correct answer-Approved by the minister
Carried on board
Avgas 100LL has ___ power output and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Medium,
blue
Only a/c over ___lbs and ___ turbine powered require an MEL - Correct answer-
12,500, turbine
MEL is a list of items that are - Correct answer-Allowed to be inoperative
Avgas 100/130 has ___ power output and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-
Medium, green
Avgas 80/87 has ___ power output, and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Low, red
Time of useful consciousness at altitude - Correct answer-20,000ft = 5 to 12 min
25,000ft = 2 to 3 min
30,000ft = 45 to 75 sec
40,000ft = 10 to 30 sec
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, Jet fuel is comprised of ___ and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Kerosine/diesel,
clear/straw
Hot start is when - Correct answer-Fuel is injected into the burner too early
Mogas P87-90 is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Green
Hung start is when - Correct answer-Insufficient cooling going to the engine
Mogas P84-87 is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Undyed
Rotation speed of a turbine engine is controlled by - Correct answer-Altering the
fuel pressure, thus changing temp in combustion chamber
FADEC (full authority digital engine control) - Correct answer-Computers that
simultaneously control fuel injection, and ignition firing to establish desired spar,
mixture, and engine temperatures
(Warm/cold) temperatures are more favourable for the development of static
electricity - Correct answer-Cold
What does FADEC do well? - Correct answer-Enhances overall handling and
simplifies a/c general operational reqs
Effective propeller pitch is - Correct answer-The actual distance a prop moves in
one revolution
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Questions and Answers
Why must you correct heading indicator every 15 minutes? - Correct answer-
Precession error/bearing friction
The absolute service ceiling of an a/c is - Correct answer-The height at which the
rate of climb is *zero*
Before stalling the center of pressure will - Correct answer-Move forward
Pilots shall not overfly herds of reindeer or caribou at altitudes of less than -
Correct answer-2,000ft
How often must commercial emergency training take place? - Correct answer-
Every 12 months
No person shall operate an a/c without a seat and safety belt unless it is - Correct
answer-A balloon
What do you need to enter class F restricted airspace? - Correct answer-Permission
Latches on a seatbelt must be - Correct answer-Metal to metal
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,Vne - Correct answer-Never exceed speed, maximum speed at which a/c can be
operated
A MEL must be - Correct answer-Approved by the minister
Carried on board
Avgas 100LL has ___ power output and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Medium,
blue
Only a/c over ___lbs and ___ turbine powered require an MEL - Correct answer-
12,500, turbine
MEL is a list of items that are - Correct answer-Allowed to be inoperative
Avgas 100/130 has ___ power output and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-
Medium, green
Avgas 80/87 has ___ power output, and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Low, red
Time of useful consciousness at altitude - Correct answer-20,000ft = 5 to 12 min
25,000ft = 2 to 3 min
30,000ft = 45 to 75 sec
40,000ft = 10 to 30 sec
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, Jet fuel is comprised of ___ and is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Kerosine/diesel,
clear/straw
Hot start is when - Correct answer-Fuel is injected into the burner too early
Mogas P87-90 is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Green
Hung start is when - Correct answer-Insufficient cooling going to the engine
Mogas P84-87 is ___ in colour - Correct answer-Undyed
Rotation speed of a turbine engine is controlled by - Correct answer-Altering the
fuel pressure, thus changing temp in combustion chamber
FADEC (full authority digital engine control) - Correct answer-Computers that
simultaneously control fuel injection, and ignition firing to establish desired spar,
mixture, and engine temperatures
(Warm/cold) temperatures are more favourable for the development of static
electricity - Correct answer-Cold
What does FADEC do well? - Correct answer-Enhances overall handling and
simplifies a/c general operational reqs
Effective propeller pitch is - Correct answer-The actual distance a prop moves in
one revolution
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