Free PSTAR practice Aircraft Operations

When an aircraft engine is left running on the ground and no person remains onboard, the aircraft’s movement must be restricted and

  1. Ait must remain in sight of the pilot at all times.
  2. Bit must not be left unattended.Correct answer
  3. Cits gross weight must be below 4,409 LB (2,000 kg).
  4. Dits control locks must be installed.

Why this is the answer

Under CAR 602.10, an aircraft with its engine running may be left with no one aboard only if its movement is restricted and it is not left unattended — a competent person must be at the controls or monitoring it. Weight limits and control locks (the other options) are not the rule.

Reference

CARs 602.10 – Starting and Ground Running of Aircraft Engines

Question reproduced verbatim from Transport Canada’s PSTAR Study and Reference Guide (TP 11919E). The answer key is Transport Canada’s; the explanation is ours.

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