7D

Question 1

What are metal parts inspected for?

Answer 1

Cleanliness and external evidence of damage.
Leaks and discharge.
Overheating.
Fluid ingress.
Obstruction of drainage or vent holes or overflow pipe orifices.
Correct seating of panels and fairings and serviceability of fasteners.
Distortion, dents, scores and chafing.
Pulled or missing fasteners, rivets, bolts or screws.
Evidence of cracks or wear.
Separation of adhesive bonding.
Failures of welds or spot welds.
Deterioration of protective treatment and corrosion.
Security of attachments, fasteners, connections, locking and bonding

Question 2

What are defects on rubber/fabric/glass fibre/plastic part defects?

Answer 2

Cleanliness, Cracks and cuts, chafing, kinking, deterioration, loss of flexibility, overheating, fluid soakage, attachment security

Question 3

Pulley/chain defects

Answer 3

-Incorrect alignment
-Freemovement
-Scores
-Flattening
-Cracks and loose rivets
-General security

Question 4

Electrical defects

Answer 4

Cleanliness
Overheating evidence
Attachment security
Scoring or worn brushes
Fluid ingress
Burning or pitting on contacts

Question 5

Inlet and Exhaust defects

Answer 5

Birds are cunts

Question 6

What should be done before replenishing a hydraulic system?

Answer 6

Check for the cause of a leak

Question 7

What is a symptom of hydraulic leak

Answer 7

Controls fucked or weird

Question 8

How do you inspect aircraft brakes?

Answer 8

Check it with a brake thickness stick (yes they are real)

Question 9

Examples of NDT techniques

Answer 9

Borescope, Eddy currents, Radiography, Ultrasonic, Moisture detector, Liquid penetrant

Question 10

Liquid penetration NDT can be used to test composite materials? T or F

Answer 10

False

Question 11

3 steps to liquid penetration NDT

Answer 11

1. Submerge in liquid penetrant
2. Clean extensively
3. Put developer over top and rest

Question 12

Absolute eddy current testing measures:

Answer 12

the permeability of a material

Question 13

Comparison eddy current testing measures:

Answer 13

the conductivity of a metal in reference to a “reference material”

Question 14

Ultrasonic inspection is a suitable method for detecting

Answer 14

internal delamination, voids or inconsistencies in composite components, plastics, ceramics and most metals

Question 15

Any part which is removed must have its identity and location retained with the part until its reinstalled. T or F

Answer 15

T

Question 16

What items are usually discarded at removal

Answer 16

filters, O rings, seals, Gaskets

Question 17

Is it acceptable to rely on word of mouth when discussing faults

Answer 17

No