AMT GENERAL

Question 1

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

Answer 1

lateral axis

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Rudder

Question 3

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

Answer 3

down and the elevator will move up

Question 4

The chord of a wing is measured from:

Answer 4

leading edge to trailing edge

Question 5

The purpose of the vertical fin is to provide

Answer 5

directional stability

Question 6

The stresses that acts on an aircraft are;

Answer 6

compression, tension , torsion , bending , shear

Question 7

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

Answer 7

angle of attack

Question 8

When the lift of an airfoil increases the drag will:

Answer 8

increase

Question 9

The purpose of wing slats is to:

Answer 9

reduce stalling speed

Question 10

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

Answer 10

1/8

Question 11

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

Answer 11

volt

Question 12

What unit is used to express electrical power?

Answer 12

watt

Question 13

The useful load of an aircraft consist of the

Answer 13

crew, usable fuel passenger and cargo

Question 14

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?

Answer 14

reweighing the aircraft

Question 15

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

Answer 15

distance

Question 16

What should be clearly indicated on the aircraft weighing form?

Answer 16

weighing points

Question 17

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

Answer 17

authorized weight of an aircraft and its contents

Question 18

when towing a large aircraft-

Answer 18

a person should be in the cockpit to operate the brakes

Question 19

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

Answer 19

upwind aileron should be held in the down position

Question 20

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

Answer 20

move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately

Question 21

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

Answer 21

return to starting point

Question 22

A fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause

Answer 22

vapor lock

Question 23

Characteristics of aviation gasoline are

Answer 23

high heat value, high volatility

Question 24

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

Answer 24

chemical surface treatment

Question 25

A primary cause of intergranular corrosion is

Answer 25

improper heat treatment

Question 26

Corrosion should be removed from magnesium parts with a

Answer 26

Stiff non metallic brush

Question 27

Which of these materials is the most cathodic

Answer 27

stainless steel

Question 28

Where is the record of compliance with airworthiness directives or manufacturer’s service bulletins normally indicated ?

Answer 28

aircraft maintenance record

Question 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?

Answer 29

in each record

Question 30

Who is responsible for making the entry in the maintenance record after an annual 100 hour or progressive inspection?

Answer 30

the person approving or disapproving for return of service