11.7 Equipment & Furnishings Flashcards
1
Q
What is the international requirement for every passenger aircraft regarding emergency equipment?
A) It must be equipped with emergency equipment based on aircraft size and purpose.
B) It must only have basic first aid kits.
C) It must have a parachute for every passenger.
A
A) It must be equipped with emergency equipment based on aircraft size and purpose.
2
Q
Where can the specifications for emergency equipment on an aircraft be found?
A) The European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) and Acceptable Means for Compliance (AMC).
B) The aircraft manufacturer’s manual.
C) The airline’s safety protocol.
A
A) The European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) and Acceptable Means for Compliance (AMC).
3
Q
Which of the following items is considered emergency equipment on an aircraft?
A) Magazines
B) Fire extinguishers
C) In-flight entertainment system
A
B) Fire extinguishers
4
Q
Where is the life jacket typically located on an aircraft?
A) In the overhead lockers
B) Underneath the seat or in a pocket beneath it
C) Inside the cabin crew’s personal bag
A
B) Underneath the seat or in a pocket beneath it
5
Q
What must be checked regularly regarding life jackets?
A) The life jacket must be checked for its color.
B) The life jacket must be serviced at intervals, and its expiry date must be verified.
C) The life jacket should be cleaned every week.
A
B) The life jacket must be serviced at intervals, and its expiry date must be verified.
6
Q
What does the life jacket contain for inflation?
A) A manual pump
B) A CO₂ bottle and a secondary inflation tube
C) An electric fan
A
B) A CO₂ bottle and a secondary inflation tube
7
Q
How is a smoke hood used in emergencies?
A) It is used by the passengers during turbulence.
B) It is worn by cabin crew members in the event of smoke in the cabin.
C) It is only used for cosmetic purposes during the flight.
A
B) It is worn by cabin crew members in the event of smoke in the cabin.
8
Q
What is the minimum number of first aid kits required on an aircraft with 150 passenger seats?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
A
B) 2
9
Q
How many megaphones must an aircraft with more than 100 seats carry?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
A
B) Two
10
Q
What type of emergency escape equipment is used on passenger aircraft for evacuations?
A) Fire extinguishers
B) Escape slides and escape ropes
C) Airbags
A
B) Escape slides and escape ropes
11
Q
How is the emergency escape slide deployed when the aircraft door is opened?
A) The slide deploys automatically if the door is opened from inside when the door is in the “armed” position.
B) The slide deploys only after the aircraft lands.
C) The slide is manually inflated by the crew before opening the door.
A
A) The slide deploys automatically if the door is opened from inside when the door is in the “armed” position.
12
Q
How are flight crew members equipped for escape from the flight deck in an emergency?
A) They use parachutes to jump out of the aircraft.
B) They use an escape rope or an inertia reel system attached to a hatch.
C) They use life rafts deployed from the windows.
A
B) They use an escape rope or an inertia reel system attached to a hatch.
13
Q
How many crash axes are required on an aircraft with more than 200 seats?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
A
B) Two
14
Q
Where is the crash axe typically stored on an aircraft?
A) In the overhead locker
B) In the flight deck
C) In the emergency exit area
A
B) In the flight deck
15
Q
What is the purpose of the defibrillators on an aircraft?
A) To treat severe burns
B) To restore normal heart rhythm in emergencies
C) To cool passengers in case of heat exhaustion
A
B) To restore normal heart rhythm in emergencies
16
Q
What is required for every flight crew seat according to regulatory specifications?
A) A seatbelt with a shoulder harness and a single-point release
B) A three-point seatbelt without a shoulder harness
C) A parachute for each flight crew member
A
A) A seatbelt with a shoulder harness and a single-point release
17
Q
What does the shoulder harness in the flight crew seat incorporate?
A) An airbag system
B) An inertia reel
C) A manual lock
A
B) An inertia reel
18
Q
How are flight crew seats typically adjusted?
A) By turning a manual crank
B) By using electrical actuators with a manual override
C) They are not adjustable
A
B) By using electrical actuators with a manual override
19
Q
What is the primary feature of observer seats?
A) They are equipped with seatbelts but no harness
B) They typically fold down from the wall or bulkhead
C) They have fully adjustable cushions
A
B) They typically fold down from the wall or bulkhead
20
Q
What is the minimum safety restraint requirement for every passenger over two years old?
A) A five-point harness
B) A seat with at least a safety belt
C) A full body harness
A
B) A seat with at least a safety belt
21
Q
How are passenger seats typically mounted in an aircraft?
A) Directly onto the fuselage
B) Using track attachment fittings on the cabin floor
C) With a fixed support base
A
B) Using track attachment fittings on the cabin floor
22
Q
What is the strength requirement for aircraft seats regarding forward g-force?
A) 6.0 g
B) 9.0 g
C) 3.0 g
A
B) 9.0 g
23
Q
What is a typical feature of economy class seats?
A) Reclining backrests with adjustable leg rests
B) In-flight entertainment monitor, tray table, and life vest stowage
C) Footrests with individual privacy pods
A
B) In-flight entertainment monitor, tray table, and life vest stowage
24
Q
What must be done before removing an economy class seat from the aircraft?
A) Disconnect the seat cushion
B) De-energize the IFE, power, and emergency lighting system
C) Remove the armrests
A
B) De-energize the IFE, power, and emergency lighting system
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What feature is common to business class seats?
A) Fixed armrests and no leg rest
B) Motorized actuators for leg rest and seat back recline
C) Fully manual adjustments with no privacy options
B) Motorized actuators for leg rest and seat back recline
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What does the first-class seat offer that business class seats do not?
A) A fixed ottoman and privacy pod for more space
B) A fully reclining seat without lumbar support
C) Basic seatbelts and no additional features
A) A fixed ottoman and privacy pod for more space
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Where are cabin attendant seats typically located?
A) In the aircraft’s cargo hold
B) Near the exit doors for emergency assistance
C) In the middle of the passenger cabin
B) Near the exit doors for emergency assistance
28
What should be inspected when performing scheduled maintenance on seat harnesses?
A) Only the condition of the seat cushion
B) The harness adjusters, webbing, and related structures for damage and wear
C) The color of the harness straps
B) The harness adjusters, webbing, and related structures for damage and wear
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What might be a sign of deterioration in a seatbelt harness?
A) Excessive folding of the seat cushion
B) UV degradation causing discoloration and bleaching
C) Broken food tray stowage
B) UV degradation causing discoloration and bleaching
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What is the recommended procedure if a seatbelt harness is found to be damaged during inspection?
A) It can be repaired using tape
B) It should be replaced following the maintenance manual's instructions
C) No action is required if it's still functioning
B) It should be replaced following the maintenance manual's instructions
31
What must all aircraft cabin layouts comply with?
A) Operator preferences only
B) CS-25 specifications
C) Flight attendant schedules
B) CS-25 specifications
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What must remain unblocked and accessible at all times in an aircraft cabin?
A) Lavatories and closets
B) Crew sleeping areas
C) Exits and emergency escape routes
C) Exits and emergency escape routes
33
Why are flight attendant seats and control stations located near exits?
A) To monitor passenger comfort
B) To assist passengers during emergencies
C) To store emergency equipment
B) To assist passengers during emergencies
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What runs the length of the aircraft cabin for passenger convenience?
A) PSU panels
B) Galleys
C) Overhead storage bins
C) Overhead storage bins
35
Where are crew sleeping or rest areas usually located?
A) Near emergency exits only
B) At the front, rear, or above the main cabins
C) In the middle of the cabin for easy access
B) At the front, rear, or above the main cabins
36
What always separates the flight deck from the passenger cabin?
A) A divider
B) A door
C) A lavatory
B) A door
37
What is a Layout Passenger Accommodation (LOPA) drawing?
A) A list of cabin crew responsibilities
B) A maintenance schedule for interior components
C) An engineering diagram showing cabin interior layout
C) An engineering diagram showing cabin interior layout
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What does the LOPA diagram include?
A) Weather forecasts for the flight
B) Locations of seats, emergency equipment, exits, and lavatories
C) Details of aircraft fuel consumption
B) Locations of seats, emergency equipment, exits, and lavatories
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Who provides the LOPA drawing to the operator?
A) The cabin crew
B) The aircraft manufacturer
C) The passengers
B) The aircraft manufacturer
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Which of the following is true about LOPA configurations?
A) All aircraft use the same configuration
B) Configurations are the same for every flight
C) Each configuration is specific to a particular operator
C) Each configuration is specific to a particular operator
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What is an example of a typical LOPA configuration?
A) 200 Economy seats only
B) 8 First, 40 Business, 106 Premium Economy, and 126 Economy seats
C) 10 Flight attendant seats and 5 lavatories
B) 8 First, 40 Business, 106 Premium Economy, and 126 Economy seats
42
What do aircraft flexibility zones allow?
A) More in-flight entertainment options
B) Operators to skip compliance requirements
C) Cabin configuration adjustments within specific areas
C) Cabin configuration adjustments within specific areas
43
In flexibility zones, what must manufacturers ensure?
A) Passenger comfort above all else
B) Availability of water, air, and electrical connections
C) More space for food service
B) Availability of water, air, and electrical connections
44
What does the choice of seat pitch affect?
A) Only legroom comfort
B) Only overhead bin space
C) Overall cabin layout
C) Overall cabin layout
45
What must the choice of seat pitch comply with?
A) Airline branding guidelines
B) Food service schedules
C) Engineering and certification specifications
C) Engineering and certification specifications
46
What must all equipment locations in an aircraft allow for?
A) Easy access for food service
B) Easy, straightforward access to exits during emergencies
C) Passenger convenience
B) Easy, straightforward access to exits during emergencies
47
Why must equipment be securely stored on an aircraft?
A) To save space
B) To reduce noise
C) To prevent causing accidents
C) To prevent causing accidents
48
Which regulation outlines equipment location requirements for use by the flight crew?
A) CS-25 (AMC25.1302)
B) CS-23 (AMC23.101)
C) LOPA Specification Code
A) CS-25 (AMC25.1302)
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Do the CS-25 rules specify exact locations for in-flight equipment?
A) Yes, exact placement is required
B) No, only general requirements are given
C) Yes, for emergency exits only
B) No, only general requirements are given
50
Who is typically responsible for identifying and inspecting required equipment?
A) Flight crew
B) Cabin attendants
C) Engineers
C) Engineers
51
What is the key requirement for equipment use in the flight deck?
A) Must be visible from the cabin
B) Must be usable by flight crew from their normally seated positions
C) Must be accessible from outside the aircraft
B) Must be usable by flight crew from their normally seated positions
52
According to regulations, installed equipment in the cabin must be designed so that:
A) Any passenger can use it in an emergency
B) It operates without electricity
C) Trained flight-crew members can perform their tasks safely
C) Trained flight-crew members can perform their tasks safely
53
Where can the emergency equipment description and location be found?
A) Aircraft safety cards only
B) Crew Operating Manual and placards
C) Passenger boarding passes
B) Crew Operating Manual and placards
54
Where are emergency equipment list placards typically posted?
A) Only in the flight deck
B) In the galley and lavatory
C) In the flight deck and at least one or two cabin locations
C) In the flight deck and at least one or two cabin locations
55
Why are emergency equipment list placards useful for engineers?
A) They describe how to repair aircraft systems
B) They help engineers quickly locate and check equipment
C) They list passenger seating assignments
B) They help engineers quickly locate and check equipment
56
How often is emergency equipment subject to inspection?
A) Once a year only
B) Before every flight only
C) Daily and on a scheduled basis
C) Daily and on a scheduled basis
57
What is the primary reason materials used in cabin furnishings are closely monitored and tested?
A) For color consistency
B) To meet flammability and low smoke production standards
C) To reduce cost
B) To meet flammability and low smoke production standards
58
What materials must meet the material test criteria in Certification Specification-25?
A) Only carpets and seat covers
B) Only sidewall veneers
C) All materials used in furnishings
C) All materials used in furnishings
59
What are cabin furnishings typically made from?
A) Recycled metals
B) Fire-retardant lightweight materials
C) Solid wood
B) Fire-retardant lightweight materials
60
What is a characteristic of materials used in furnishings when consumed by fire?
A) They melt quickly
B) They release visible smoke
C) They do not release fumes
C) They do not release fumes
61
What color are interior cabin trim panels typically?
A) Red or blue
B) White or off-white
C) Grey or black
B) White or off-white
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What do cabin trim panels conceal?
A) Emergency exits
B) Window controls
C) Fastenings, insulation, and structural members
C) Fastenings, insulation, and structural members
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What do the lower trim wall panels contain?
A) Light switches
B) Emergency lights
C) Air circulation grilles
C) Air circulation grilles
64
What must aircraft curtains comply with?
A) Soundproofing regulations only
B) Passenger comfort standards
C) Flame-retardant and non-toxic fume certification
C) Flame-retardant and non-toxic fume certification
65
When are aircraft curtains typically opened?
A) During turbulence
B) For takeoff and landing
C) During boarding
B) For takeoff and landing
66
What is the primary function of overhead lockers?
A) To display advertisements
B) For lighting storage
C) To store hand luggage and reduce hazards
C) To store hand luggage and reduce hazards
67
Why must overhead locker latches have a positive locking action?
A) To prevent theft
B) For aesthetic design
C) To ensure safety during turbulence or emergencies
C) To ensure safety during turbulence or emergencies
68
What items might be stored in specially designated overhead lockers?
A) In-flight magazines
B) Emergency equipment like first aid kits
C) Cabin crew uniforms
B) Emergency equipment like first aid kits
69
What is the purpose of carpet in passenger areas?
A) Style and branding
B) Sound insulation only
C) Comfort and compliance with fire regulations
C) Comfort and compliance with fire regulations
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What kind of flooring is used in wet areas like galleys and toilets?
A) Carpet
B) Hardwood
C) Resilient, non-slip plastic flooring
C) Resilient, non-slip plastic flooring
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Why is sealing important in galley and toilet floor areas?
A) To prevent wear
B) To avoid corrosion from fluid ingress
C) For colour coordination
B) To avoid corrosion from fluid ingress
72
What does In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) refer to?
A) Maintenance tools
B) Passenger check-in system
C) Entertainment available to passengers during a flight
C) Entertainment available to passengers during a flight
73
Why do aircraft operators use fibre optic technologies in IFE systems?
A) To increase fuel consumption
B) To increase cabin temperature
C) To reduce weight, power use, and maintenance needs
C) To reduce weight, power use, and maintenance needs
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What are Individual Seat Electronics Units (SEUs) used for?
A) Providing engine data to the cockpit
B) Allowing passengers to access IFE content
C) Controlling seat recline
B) Allowing passengers to access IFE content
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Where are SEUs typically installed?
A) In the galley
B) Under each seat row
C) Inside the cockpit
B) Under each seat row
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Who usually maintains the cabin entertainment equipment?
A) Pilots
B) Passengers
C) The equipment manufacturer or the airline’s dedicated team
C) The equipment manufacturer or the airline’s dedicated team
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Where is the Video Control Centre (VCC) usually located?
A) Under the floorboards
B) In the cockpit
C) Outside the flight door or in the galley
C) Outside the flight door or in the galley
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What can passengers use to interface with the IFE system?
A) Safety card
B) Headphones only
C) Control handset
C) Control handset
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Which of the following is a function of the IFE control handset?
A) Door control
B) Flight system override
C) Game control and reading light control
C) Game control and reading light control
80
Which of these is not a maintenance tool specific to IFE systems?
A) Portable Software Loader (PSL)
B) Fuel Pressure Gauge
C) Conductive Wrist Strap
B) Fuel Pressure Gauge
81
What is the purpose of a Conductive Dust Cap and Connector Covers in IFE maintenance?
A) Aesthetic protection
B) Improve Wi-Fi signal
C) Prevent ESD damage and physical connector damage
C) Prevent ESD damage and physical connector damage
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What does the Passenger Address System (PAS) provide?
A) Entertainment data
B) Flight routing details
C) Audio announcements to the cabin
C) Audio announcements to the cabin
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What is Priority 1 in the PAS announcement system?
A) Pre-recorded messages
B) Music playback
C) Announcement from the flight deck
C) Announcement from the flight deck
84
How much audio can the PRAM store?
A) 15 seconds
B) 150 seconds
C) 5 minutes
B) 150 seconds
85
Which voltage supplies power to the PAS system?
A) 12 Vdc only
B) 115 Vac only
C) 28 Vdc and 115 Vac
C) 28 Vdc and 115 Vac
86
Where are PAS speakers located?
A) Only in the cockpit
B) Only in the galleys
C) In the passenger service units, toilets, and attendant stations
C) In the passenger service units, toilets, and attendant stations
87
What is typically included in aircraft galleys besides food and beverage storage?
A) Baggage handling equipment
B) Passenger seating
C) Flight attendant jump seats and emergency equipment
C) Flight attendant jump seats and emergency equipment
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How are galleys typically installed in the aircraft?
A) Glued to the fuselage
B) Suspended from the ceiling
C) Secured to floor tracks and the cabin roof using tie rods
C) Secured to floor tracks and the cabin roof using tie rods
89
What must be disconnected first during galley removal to avoid damage?
A) Galley control panel
B) Tray tables
C) Water, electrical, and air connections
C) Water, electrical, and air connections
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Where are galleys usually located in the aircraft?
A) In the cockpit
B) At the front, rear, or between cabin classes
C) Only at the rear
B) At the front, rear, or between cabin classes
91
What is a typical maintenance task for a galley?
A) Engine oil replacement
B) Replacement of water purification and air filters
C) Flushing hydraulic lines
B) Replacement of water purification and air filters
92
What is the function of a galley elevator on some large aircraft?
A) To lift heavy baggage
B) To lower passengers in emergencies
C) To move food and items between galley and passenger cabin
C) To move food and items between galley and passenger cabin
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What electrical demand does galley equipment such as ovens place on the aircraft?
A) Minimal usage
B) No power required
C) High electrical demand
C) High electrical demand
94
What is the typical power supply for aircraft galley systems?
A) 12 Vdc
B) 28 Vdc
C) 115 Vac
C) 115 Vac
95
What is the purpose of securing galley trolleys when not in use?
A) To save cabin space
B) To allow easier cabin cleaning
C) To prevent injury and damage during turbulence
C) To prevent injury and damage during turbulence
96
What does the aircraft galley’s hot cup do?
A) Cleans dishes
B) Dispenses cold beverages
C) Boils beverages for serving
C) Boils beverages for serving
97
What safety feature is built into the waste trolley?
A) Self-destruct timer
B) Spring-loaded flap and lock mechanism
C) Fire extinguisher attachment
B) Spring-loaded flap and lock mechanism
98
What is the function of an air chiller in a galley?
A) To heat air
B) To filter air
C) To supply cold air for refrigeration
C) To supply cold air for refrigeration
99
Where is a forward galley air chiller typically installed?
A) Inside a passenger seat
B) Below the cockpit
C) Overhead, above the galley
C) Overhead, above the galley
100
How is the air chiller removed from its overhead carriage system?
A) By cutting cables
B) By unscrewing the galley walls
C) By sliding, rotating, and lifting the unit off the rails
C) By sliding, rotating, and lifting the unit off the rails
101
What connects air chillers in the lower cargo area to the galley?
A) Wi-Fi signals
B) Magnetic levitation
C) Supply and return air ducts
C) Supply and return air ducts
102
Where are cargo compartments located on a passenger airliner?
A) Behind the cockpit
B) In the wing
C) Below the passenger cabin floor
C) Below the passenger cabin floor
103
What is used in cargo compartments to prevent the spread of fire?
A) Sprinklers
B) Fire-retardant foam
C) Fire-resistant sidewall and ceiling panels
C) Fire-resistant sidewall and ceiling panels
104
What is the main cargo-loading area on a dedicated freighter aircraft?
A) Lower fuselage
B) Wing storage
C) Main passenger deck
C) Main passenger deck
105
What is a risk of using bulk cargo compartments without restraints?
A) Increased drag
B) Fuel imbalance
C) Cargo shifting causing control issues
C) Cargo shifting causing control issues
106
What are cargo nets and barriers used for?
A) To increase airspeed
B) To reduce weight
C) To prevent cargo from shifting during flight
C) To prevent cargo from shifting during flight
107
What is a Unit Load Device (ULD)?
A) A passenger seat with storage
B) A certified container for transporting cargo
C) A navigation system for cargo aircraft
B) A certified container for transporting cargo
108
What kind of system do modern airliners use for cargo loading?
A) Pneumatic pulley systems
B) Fully manual systems
C) Electrically powered cargo loading systems
C) Electrically powered cargo loading systems
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What do ball rollers and power drive units (PDUs) do?
A) Monitor temperature in cargo bays
B) Help slide and move containers across floor panels
C) Attach containers to the ceiling
B) Help slide and move containers across floor panels
110
What is the main function of a cargo system operator's control panel?
A) Tracking cargo GPS
B) Managing aircraft balance
C) Operating and configuring PDUs for container movement
C) Operating and configuring PDUs for container movement
111
What feature allows containers to follow aircraft fuselage contours?
A) Inflatable bladders
B) Modular clips
C) Purpose-built container shapes and dimensions
C) Purpose-built container shapes and dimensions
112
What is the function of a cargo latch in the cargo bay?
A) Secures flight crew luggage
B) Engages with containers to prevent movement
C) Provides lighting
B) Engages with containers to prevent movement
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How is a latch typically operated to secure cargo?
A) By electronic code
B) Using hydraulic arms
C) Automatically or manually via handles and buttons
C) Automatically or manually via handles and buttons
114
Why is drainage provided under roller tracks in cargo bays?
A) For cooling the rollers
B) To prevent mold
C) To avoid water buildup and corrosion
C) To avoid water buildup and corrosion
115
What is a maintenance requirement for sidewall latches?
A) Repainting every 6 months
B) Frequent replacement
C) Visual inspection and roller condition check
C) Visual inspection and roller condition check
116
What safety standard classification governs air cargo compartments?
A) FAA Part 21
B) IATA Manual 7
C) ICAO Annex 8
C) ICAO Annex 8
117
What is the purpose of airstairs on an aircraft?
A) To store cargo
B) To act as a fire escape
C) To allow passengers and crew to embark/disembark without ground equipment
C) To allow passengers and crew to embark/disembark without ground equipment
118
Where are typical airstairs stowed when not in use?
A) In the aircraft wing
B) In the tail compartment
C) Under the main cabin floor
C) Under the main cabin floor
119
Why are airstairs rarely used on wide-body aircraft?
A) They require too much hydraulic fluid
B) The height of the cabin makes them impractical
C) They interfere with landing gear
B) The height of the cabin makes them impractical
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What is a primary reason airstairs are now less commonly used?
A) They are banned in most airports
B) They attract lightning
C) Weight saving and space limitations
C) Weight saving and space limitations
121
What material is commonly used for airstair construction to reduce weight?
A) Stainless steel
B) Wood
C) Light alloy
C) Light alloy
122
What material is used for the hinges and rails of airstairs to increase strength and resistance?
A) Aluminum
B) Titanium or steel
C) Copper
B) Titanium or steel
123
What do business jet airstairs typically integrate with?
A) The cargo bay
B) The toilet compartment
C) The aircraft door
C) The aircraft door
124
In integral airstairs systems, what role does the electric motor play as the door lowers?
A) Generates power for lights
B) Controls the cabin pressure
C) Acts as a brake and control mechanism
C) Acts as a brake and control mechanism
125
When performing maintenance on an airstair-integrated door, what must be done if the door is in the midway position?
A) Lock the hydraulics
B) Secure the door with a trestle
C) Use a backup motor
B) Secure the door with a trestle
126
What type of aircraft is most likely to have foldable airstairs stowed within the cabin trim?
A) Wide-body airliners
B) Fighter jets
C) Small commercial aircraft
C) Small commercial aircraft
127
How are foldable airstairs typically extended?
A) Using a pneumatic jack
B) Manually turned crank
C) Pushed over-centre and lowered under their own weight
C) Pushed over-centre and lowered under their own weight
128
What system slows the descent of foldable airstairs during extension?
A) Electrical resistance
B) Compressed air tank
C) Hydraulic braking system
C) Hydraulic braking system
129
What is one key safety requirement when operating airstairs?
A) Ensure passengers are buckled in
B) Clear the area of personnel and equipment
C) Deploy the landing gear first
B) Clear the area of personnel and equipment
130
Which of the following is not a type of airstair mentioned in the material?
A) Integral with the door
B) Ceiling-retractable
C) Foldable stowed in the cabin
B) Ceiling-retractable
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What is a main function of the electric motor in airstairs that are part of the door?
A) Powers the galley
B) Provides lighting
C) Controls the door’s movement and braking
C) Controls the door’s movement and braking
