AIRFRAME Flashcards
Which of the following are found in laminated integral electrically windshield system
4
- Autotransformer, - heat control relay, -heat control toggle system, and - indicating light
What nondestructive checking method is normally used to ensure that the correct amount of swaging has taken place when installing swaged-type terminals on A/C control cable
Use a terminal gauge to check the diameter of the swaged portion of the terminal
The dihedral of a wing may be measured by placing a straightedge and level protractor on the
Front spar
What is the minimum edge distance allowed for aluminum alloy single lap sheet splices containing a single row of rivets as compared to a joint with multiple rows, all rivets being equal in diameter
The minimum edge distance for the single row is equal to that for the multiple row
Which rivet is used for riveting nickel alloys
Monel
Where is the landing gear safety switch usually located
On the main gear shock strut
Internal leakage in a brake master cylinder unit can cause
The pedal to slowly creep down while pedal pressure is applied
After installation of a rebuilt hydraulic hand pump, it is found that the handle cannot be moved in the pumping direction (pressure stroke). The most likely cause is an incorrectly installed
Hand pump outport check valve
A/C flight control trim systems must be designed and installed so that the
Pilot can determine the relative position of the trim tab from the cockpit
(Fig 14) 1 hour after an oxygen system was charged for a leakage check, the oxygen pressure gauge read 460 psi @ 63 F; 6 hours later the temperature was 51 F. (A 5 psi change is the maximum allowable in a 6 hour period). What pressure gauge readings would be acceptable to remain within the allowable limits?
445 to 450 psi
The addition of avionics and associated antenna systems forward of the CG (center of gravity) limit will effect
Empty weight and useful load
Which of the following connects vacuum to the deicer boots when the systems is not in operation, to hold the boots tightly against the leading edges in flight
Distributor valve
Which statement concerning the 100 hour inspection of an airplane equipped with a push pull type control system is true
The threaded rod ends should be checked for the amount of thread engagement by means of the inspection hole provided
Bonding connections should be tested for
Resistance value
A relay is
A magnetically operated switch
(Fig. 10) The trunnion nut on an aircraft landing gear requires a torque of 320 inch pounds. To reach the nut, a 2 inch straight adapter must be used on an 18 inch torque wrench. How many foot pounds will be indicated on the torque wrench when the required torque of the nut is reached
24
What is one advantage of piston type hydraulic motors over electric motors
There is no fire hazard if the motor is stalled
The type of electric wire terminals used for most A/C applications in addition to providing good current carrying capabilities are designed primarily
To prevent circuit failure due to terminal disconnection
Which is considered good practice concerning the installation of acrylic plastics
When rivets are used, adequate spacer or other satisfactory means to prevent excessive tightening of the frame to the plastic should be provided
When patching a plywood skin, abrupt changes in cross sectional areas which will develop dangerous stress concentration should be avoided by using
Circular or elliptical patches
Fiberglass laminate damage that extends completely through one facing and into the core
Requires the replacement of the damaged core and facing
Select the alternative which best describes the function of the flute section of a twist drill
Forms the cutting edges of the drill point
The oxyacetylene flame for silver soldering should be
Neutral
A/C flight control trim systems must be designed and installed so that the
Pilot can determine the relative position of the trim tab from the cockpit
The addition of avionics and associated antenna systems forward of the CG (center of gravity) limit will effect
Empty weight and useful load
Which of the following connects vacuum to the deicer boots when the systems is not in operation, to hold the boots tightly against the leading edges in flight
Distributor valve
Which statement concerning the 100 hour inspection of an airplane equipped with a push pull type control system is true
The threaded rod ends should be checked for the amount of thread engagement by means of the inspection hole provided
Bonding connections should be tested for
Resistance value
A relay is
A magnetically operated switch
(Fig. 10) The trunnion nut on an aircraft landing gear requires a torque of 320 inch pounds. To reach the nut, a 2 inch straight adapter must be used on an 18 inch torque wrench. How many foot pounds will be indicated on the torque wrench when the required torque of the nut is reached
24
What is one advantage of piston type hydraulic motors over electric motors
There is no fire hazard if the motor is stalled
The type of electric wire terminals used for most A/C applications in addition to providing good current carrying capabilities are designed primarily
To prevent circuit failure due to terminal disconnection
Which is considered good practice concerning the installation of acrylic plastics
When rivets are used, adequate spacer or other satisfactory means to prevent excessive tightening of the frame to the plastic should be provided
When patching a plywood skin, abrupt changes in cross sectional areas which will develop dangerous stress concentration should be avoided by using
Circular or elliptical patches
Fiberglass laminate damage that extends completely through one facing and into the core
Requires the replacement of the damaged core and facing
Select the alternative which best describes the function of the flute section of a twist drill
Forms the cutting edges of the drill point
The oxyacetylene flame for silver soldering should be
Neutral
In installations where the ammeter is in the generator or alternator lead, & the regulator system does not limit the maximum current that the generator or alternator can deliver, the ammeter can be redlined at what percent of the generator or alternator rating
100%
Which repair would require a landing gear retraction test ?
Gear downlock microswitch
A universal propeller protractor used to measure the degrees of aileron travel should be zeroed
With aileron in the neutral position
A radar altimeter determines altitude by
Transmitting a signal and receiving back a reflected signal
Which instruments are connected to an A/C’s static pressure system only?
Vertical speed indicator & altimeter
Washing in the left wing of a monoplane, for purposes of rigging corrections after flight test, will have what effect on the lift and drag of what wing ?
Both drag and lift will increase due to increased angle of attack (AOA)
An airplane which has good longitudinal stability should have a minimum tendency to
Pitch
When considering an alteration, the criteria upon which the selection of electric cable size should be based are
Current carrying capacity and allowable voltage drop
An antiskid system is
An electrohydraulic system
The proper fire extinguishing agent to use on an A/C brake fire is
Dry powder chemical
Chattering of the hydraulic pump during operation is an indication
That air is entering the pump
Acetylene at a line pressure above 15 PSI
Is dangerously unstable
Where is fuel pressure taken for the pressure warning signal on most A/C engines
Fuel pressure line of the carburetor
Very often, repairs to a control surface require static rebalancing of the control surface. Generally, flight control balance condition may be determined by
The behavior of the trailing edge when the surface is suspended from its hinge points
Light reflection smoke detectors
Sense light reflected from smoke particles passing through a chamber
In some A/C with several fuel tanks, the possible danger of allowing the fuel supply in one tank to become exhausted before the selector valve is switched to another tank is prevented by the installation of
Fuel pressure warning signal system
If control cables are adjusted properly and the control surfaces tend to vibrate, the probable cause is
Worn attachment fittings
What type of remote reading fuel quantity indicating system has several probes installed in each fuel tank
Electronic
The oxyacetylene flame used for aluminum welding should be
Be neutral and soft
The classification for fiberglass reinforcement material that has high resistivity and the most common is
“ E “ stands for electrical glass
A/C which operate only AC generators (alternators) as a primary source of electrical power normally provide current suitable for battery charging through the use of
Step-down transformer and a rectifier
When installing pneumatic surface bonded type deicer boots
Remove all paint from the area to be covered by the deicer boot
The types of extinguishing agents for A/C interior fires are
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- Water
- Dry chemical
- Carbon dioxide
- Halogenated hydrocarbons
What is the approximate drag load on an antenna with a frontal area of .137 square feet installed on an A/C with a speed of 275 mph
3.387 pounds
D= .000327 X A X V2
D = .000327 x ( .137 ) x 275 2 = 3.387
What is the condition of the refrigerant as it leaves the evaporator of a vapor cycle cooling system
Low pressure vapor
The air cycle cooling system produces cold air by
Extracting heat energy across an expansion turbine
Which section of a turbine engine provides high pressure bleed air to an air cycle machine for pressurization and air conditioning
Turbine compressor
What is normally used to bond non continuous stainless steel A/C components
Copper jumpers
Which channel of an autopilot detects changes in pitch attitude of an A/C
Elevator