AGH Flashcards

1
Q

What is the product within AVTUR that helps to dissipate static and fungal

A

FSII

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2
Q

2 types of aviation fuel?

A
  • AVTUR
  • AVCAT
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3
Q

What does the number in the name of an aviation gas relate to?

A

Octane level

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4
Q

What is the earthing process?

A
  • Aircraft to ground or ground to aircraft
  • Tanker to ground
  • Aircraft to tanker
  • Tanker to Aircraft
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5
Q

2 methods of delivery for AVTUR fuel?

A
  • SPR and over wing
  • Tanker and hydrant
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5
Q

Oil used in aircraft most often nowadays?

A

Synthetic

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6
Q

What do the colours used as identification in aviation fuel relate to and mean?

A

Green - higher octane level
Blue - lower octane level

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7
Q

Tanker identification colour related to AVTURE + FSII?

A

White strip / Black background

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8
Q

Tanker identification colour related to AVCAT + FSII?

A

Blue strip / White background

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9
Q

Methods of checking oil?

A
  • Dip stick
  • Sight gage (could be analogue or digital)
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10
Q

What 2 colours are AVGAS?

A
  • Green
  • Blue
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11
Q

What does GSE stand for?

A

Ground support Equipment

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12
Q

Types of hydraulics

A
  • Mineral oil based fuel
  • Synthetic hydro carbon
  • Phosphate ester based (also synthetic more fire friendly)
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13
Q

What is referred to to determine if a leak is S or US

A

The - 2

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14
Q

What type of leaks can be present in hydraulic systems?

A
  • Dynamic and static leaks from moving components
  • NO leaks allowed in fixed hard leaks
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15
Q

Identification principles for Hydraulic fluid?

A
  • military specification
  • colour
  • NATO code
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16
Q

NATO code oils to recall?

A
  • H-515 (Mineral)
  • H-537 (synthetic)
  • SKYDROL 500 (phosphate ester)
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17
Q

Definition of viscosity?

A

Resistance to flow

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18
Q

Definition of flash point?

A

Temperature at which the liquid gives of vapour in sufficient quantity to ignite momentarily

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19
Q

Definition of freeze point?

A

Temperature at which a liquid solidifies

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20
Q

Definition of anti-corrosiveness?

A

Resistance to oxidation

21
Q

What is the reservoir?

A

A tank that contains an adequate supply of hydraulic fluid for the AC system

22
Q

Why is nitrogen used for aircrafts?

A
  • Low fire hazard
  • Ability to keep components dry
  • Ability to disapate heat
23
Q

2 types of nitrogen?

A
  • Low pressure
  • High pressure
24
Q

Common gas used on aircrafts for gas systems?

A
  • Nitrogen
25
Q

What colour is a nitrogen inflation trolley cylinder?

A

Grey bottle with black head

26
Q

Features of a pressure deliver hose?

A
  • Can be high or low pressure
  • 2 hoses (one for high and one for low)
    Large Diameter - LP
    Smaller diameter - HP
27
Q

2 types of Nitrogen inflation equipment?

A
  • Portable charging unit
  • Inflation trolley

Both can be used for low and high pressure

Low pressure - tyre inflation
High pressure - actuator charging

28
Q

Things to remember when using nitrogen inflation equipment?

A
  • Calibration
  • Adequate supply
  • PPE / SDS
29
Q

Why is compressed air not designable for use on aircrafts?

A
  • Dirty
  • Contaminated
  • Unreliable
  • Flammable

Only to be used in emergencies for tire pressure

30
Q

What system includes control of ignition for turbine engines?

A

Avionic systems

30
Q

What uses a combination of bell cranks and pulleys?

A

Mechanical systems

30
Q

Who insures that you have the correct PPE?

A

Trade supervisor

31
Q

Precautions when working around propellers?

A
  • Stand clear of blades
  • Treat as though they are always live
32
Q

What is normally marked on the fuselage / engine cell with a vertical mark?

A

Turbine plane of rotation

33
Q

Where do you find the serviceability criteria of an aircraft?

A
  • 2
34
Q

What is the easiest and most common method of inspection used?

A

Visual

35
Q

What does a reliability depend on?

A

Experience of personnel

36
Q

Who supervises the overall safety when towing an aircraft?

A

Tow supervisor

37
Q

When towing at night / or when there is poor visibility, what is a consideration to be taken?

A
  • High vis ppe
  • An appropriate pace
38
Q

What must be checked before a tow is to begin?

A

AMD

39
Q

Before towing begins on Macchi, what form of safety and security are fitted?

A

Ground locks

40
Q

What give the relevant regulative requirements for standard aircraft safeing procedures?

A
  • 2
41
Q

What fuel would be used for a high flashpoint to reduce a fire on a ship?

A

AVCAT FSI - anti icing and fungal

42
Q

NATO code for NAVGAS 100LL?

A

F18

43
Q

Before applying external power or turning off power, what must be checked?

A

Cockpit switch check

44
Q

What characteristics does synthetic lubricants have?

A

Can be manufactured to meet specific requirements

45
Q

3 main types of hydraulic fluids?

A
  • Mineral based
  • Synthetic hydro
  • Phosphate ester based
46
Q

What must be checked to ensure the nitrogen equipment is okay for use?

A
  • Serviceability of containers
  • Ensure it is in date
47
Q

What is used to inflate aircraft tyers?

A

Specialist tyre inflator kit

48
Q

What are the characteristics / codes / colours to remember for phosphate ester?

A
  • Purple
  • SKYDROL 500
  • Non flammable
49
Q

What is used with the inflation valve?

A

NATO valve