AMT GENERAL Flashcards

1
Q

The elevators of a conventional airplane are used to provide rotation about the :

A

lateral axis

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2
Q

An airplane is controlled directionally about its vertical axis by the:

A

Rudder

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3
Q

If the control stick of an aircraft with properly rigged flight controls is moved rearward and to the left the right aileron will move:

A

down and the elevator will move up

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4
Q

The chord of a wing is measured from:

A

leading edge to trailing edge

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5
Q

The purpose of the vertical fin is to provide

A

directional stability

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6
Q

The stresses that acts on an aircraft are;

A

compression, tension , torsion , bending , shear

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7
Q

The acute angle formed by the chord line of a wing and the relative wind is known as the:

A

angle of attack

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8
Q

When the lift of an airfoil increases the drag will:

A

increase

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9
Q

The purpose of wing slats is to:

A

reduce stalling speed

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10
Q

What is the smallest size cable that may be used in aircraft primary control system

A

1/8

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11
Q

The potential difference between two conductors which are insulated from each other is measured

A

volt

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12
Q

What unit is used to express electrical power?

A

watt

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13
Q

The useful load of an aircraft consist of the

A

crew, usable fuel passenger and cargo

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14
Q

Which of the following can provide the empty weight of an aircraft if the aircraft’s weight and balance records become lost, destroyed or otherwise inaccurate?

A

reweighing the aircraft

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15
Q

What type of measurement is used to designate the arm in weight and balance computation?

A

distance

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16
Q

What should be clearly indicated on the aircraft weighing form?

A

weighing points

17
Q

When dealing with weight and balance of an aircraft the term “maximum weight” is interpreted to mean the maximum

A

authorized weight of an aircraft and its contents

18
Q

when towing a large aircraft-

A

a person should be in the cockpit to operate the brakes

19
Q

When taxiing an airplane with a quartering frail wind the elevators and

A

upwind aileron should be held in the down position

20
Q

When taxiing an aircraft, a flashing red light from the control tower means

A

move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately

21
Q

When taxiing an aircraft, a flashing white light from the control tower means

A

return to starting point

22
Q

A fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause

A

vapor lock

23
Q

Characteristics of aviation gasoline are

A

high heat value, high volatility

24
Q

When an anodized surface coating is damaged in service, it can be partially restored by

A

chemical surface treatment

25
A primary cause of intergranular corrosion is
improper heat treatment
26
Corrosion should be removed from magnesium parts with a
Stiff non metallic brush
27
Which of these materials is the most cathodic
stainless steel
28
Where is the record of compliance with airworthiness directives or manufacturer's service bulletins normally indicated ?
aircraft maintenance record
29
When a 100 hour inspection is completed. If the separate maintenance records for the airframe power plants and propeller are maintained where is the entry for the inspection recorded?
in each record
30
Who is responsible for making the entry in the maintenance record after an annual 100 hour or progressive inspection?
the person approving or disapproving for return of service