Block 3 Final Exam Flashcards
Focus has shifted from eliminating error to preventing and:
-Removing it
-Managing it
-Discouraging it
Preventing and managing errors
What kind of records must be retained until the work performed is repeated, superseded or after one year
-Temporary
-Permanent
-Ancillary
-Historical
Temporary Records
The three types of human error are:
-Omission, Commission and Extraneous
-Minor, major and catastrophic
-Small, medium and large
Omission, Commission and Extraneous
One of the 4 consequences of human error is:
-Termination of employment
-Apocalyptic annihilation
-Personal injury
Personal injury
The acronym SHEL represents:
-Safety, Health, Environmental, Level
-Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware
-Software, Hardware, Economy, Liveware
Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware
The goal of SHEL is to determine what the problem is and:
-Where and why it exists
-To destroy it
-How to prevent it from reoccurring
Where and why it exists
These factors degrade people’s ability to perform effectively which could lead to maintenance errors:
-The dirty dozen
-The eight mistakes
-The eleven errors
The dirty dozen
Which of the following is one of the dirty dozen?
-Lack of knowledge
-Lack of desire
-Lack of efficiency
Lack of knowledge
Everyone agreeing and understanding the actions to be taken is an example of which factor?
-Complacency
-Teamwork
-Pressure
Teamwork
Positive aspects of human factor issues are known as:
-The great eight
-The super six
-The magnificent seven
The magnificent seven
FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.
-True
-False
True
If a condition causes a particular aircraft to fail to meet its airworthiness certification, the FAA can issue:
-AD
-TCDS
-SB
-SNAFU
AD
Any product, part, or material installed on a type certificate product must meet FAA airworthiness standards.
-True
-False
True
In which of the following publications can the datum of an aircraft be found?
-In the Illustrated Parts catalog
-In the overhaul manual for that aircraft
-In the TCDS for that aircraft
In the TCDS for that aircraft
Which part of the FAR’s governs the issuance of an Airworthiness Certificate?
-23
-21
-39
-65
21
If a mechanic wanted to find the technical description of an engine or propeller; they would look in?
-The respective TCDS for that product
-The pilot’s handbook
-The FAR’s covering that product
The respective TCDS for that product
A mechanic or the aircraft owner is responsible for checking the status of an AD whenever any maintenance is performed.
-True
-False
False
AD compliance records are required to be retained and then transferred when the aircraft is sold.
-True
-False
True
Which of the following is not approved data?
-AC 43.13-1B
-AC 43.13-2B
-STCs
-ADs
AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B
Which CFR provides information regarding the proper instrument range markings for certification in the normal category:
-Part 21
-Part 23
-Part 25
-Part 91
Part 23
Which part of an AD tells the mechanic what and when something needs to be done?
-The amendment number
-The applicability statement
-The compliance section
The compliance section
Who is responsible for determining that the aircraft continues to meet the requirements for its certification?
-The owner/operator
-Any mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization
-The primary mechanic for that aircraft
The owner/operator
Required placards for a particular aircraft can be found in:
-AC. 43.13-1B
-14 CFR Part 39
-The aircraft TCDS
-The amendment number
The aircraft TCDS
FAA form 337 is used to record and document:
-Special inspections
-Major and minor repairs, and major alterations
-Major repairs and major alterations
Major repairs and major alterations
Which of the following actions are required to be entered into the aircraft records?
-Compliance with SBs, ADs, and inspections
-Major repairs and major alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop
-Minor repairs and minor alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop
-Preventative maintenance by the pilot/operator
Compliance with SBs, ADs, and inspections;
Major repairs and major alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop;
Minor repairs and minor alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop;
Preventative maintenance by the pilot/operator
Which of the FARs list the minimum areas that need to be checked during any inspection program.
-14 CFR Part 65
-14 CFR Part 91
-14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D
14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D
What constitutes the approval for return to service only for the work performed
-Signature
-Mechanic Cert number
-Pilot Cert number
Signature
An aircraft can be flown to another base after an inspection program found discrepancies that need to be completed
-True
-False
True
A 100-hr record entry must be recorded in each of the logbooks (airframe, engine, propeller), if kept separately.
-True
-False
True
An annual inspection is only required to be entered into the airframe records.
-True
-False
True
Inspection records need to contain which of the following information according to 14 CFR Part 43.11.
-Date and type of inspection
-Brief description of the extent of the inspection
-Signature, kind of certificate and number of certificate
-Total times of the aircraft, engine, and propeller
Date and type of inspection;
Brief description of the extent of the inspection;
Signature, kind of certificate and number of certificate;
Total times of the aircraft, engine, and propeller;
An A&P rated mechanic can:
-Initiate an FAA form 337
-Sign FAA form 337 stating that the information on form is true and correct
-Sign the FAA form 337 approving the aircraft for return to service
Initiate an FAA form 337 and sign FAA form 337 stating that the information on form is true and correct
Who is responsible for making an entry in the aircraft records stating that an inspection program has been performed?
-The person performing the inspection program
-The owner/operator
-The pilot or any other FAA representative
The person performing the inspection program and the owner/operator
A discrepancy list is provided to the owner after inspection if discrepancies are not cleared, this list indicates?
-That the aircraft is unairworthy
-The aircraft is airworthy except for those items on the list
-The aircraft is airworthy and can be flown
The aircraft is airworthy except for those items on the list
Standard AN nut, sleeves & fittings are sized to fit tube O.D.; both are sized in 16ths of an inch indicated by dash #:
-True
-False
True
Rigid and flexible hoses are considered to have the same flow characteristics.
-True
-False
True
Why is flexible hose installed with a certain amount of slack?
-With pressure applied, the hose decreases length & decreases diameter
-When pressure is applied, the hose decreases length & expands diameter
-When pressure is applied to the hose, it increases in length and diameter
When pressure is applied, the hose decreases length & expands diameter
When a piece of metal tubing is installed in a bonded clamp, any paint or anodizing oxide film must be:
-Left in place to prevent corrosion
-Removed from the tube at the clamp’s location
-Removed from the tube at least two inches from each side of the clamp
Removed from the tube at the clamp’s location
Aluminum alloy AN fittings are colored:
-Red
-Blue
-Orange
-Green
Blue
Scratches and nicks in metal tubing can be repaired provided they are no:
-Deeper than 10% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend
-Deeper than 20% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend
-Deeper than 30% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend
-Deeper than 15% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend
Deeper than 10% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend
Steel tubing in sizes smaller than 1.5 inches OD require:
-A greater minimum bend radius than an -aluminum alloy tube of the same size
-AN aluminum alloy fittings
-Installation by specially trained mechanic for that particular installation
-AN aluminum alloy fittings
A greater minimum bend radius than an -aluminum alloy tube of the same size
MS flareless tube fittings are normally torqued to proper values when installing these fittings.
-True
-False
False
New MS flareless fitting are assembled using lubrication during the presetting process.
-True
-False
True
Any high-pressure line (3,000 psi or greater) carrying a hazardous substance will be:
-5052-O aluminum alloy and marked with the letters PHDAN
-Corrosion resistant steel and marked with the letters HAZARDOUS
-Corrosion resistant steel and marked with the letters PHDAN
-Both statements are true
Corrosion resistant steel and marked with the letters PHDAN
Teflon hoses require special treatment when temporarily removed:
-Because they become brittle and highly flexible after remaining in service
-Because they may have taken a set and will need to be supported
-Because the hose will deteriorate in an oxygen rich environment
Because they may have taken a set and will need to be supported
A rolling-type flaring tool and a hand operated wheel-type cutter are used effectively on which of the following metals?
-Stainless steel, soft copper, and titanium
-Soft copper, brass, and aluminum
-Brass, titanium, and stainless steel
Soft copper, brass, and aluminum
Any attached sheet to a form 337 does not need the aircraft registration mark since the main form already has it
-True
-False
False
What is the correct disposition of FAA form 337?
-Generate two copies: one for the owner/operator and one for the FAA
-Generate two copies: one for the FAA and one for the repair agency
-3 copies: 1 for the FAA, 1 for the repair agency & 1 for the owner
Generate two copies: one for the owner/operator and one for the FAA
When records are lost or destroyed, they will need to be reconstructed. What data is needed to reconstruct the records
-Total time-in-service of the airframe
-Dates and times of the last inspection program performed
-You cannot reconstruct records without the FAA’s permission
Total time-in-service of the airframe
A Technical Standard Order is issued by:
-The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 23
-The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 21
-The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 65
-The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 39
The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 21
The Acft Listing, list acft models manufactured under a type certificate with less than how many?
-10
-20
-30
-50
50
Any fraudulent entry in a logbook, report, or record is subject to the suspension or revocation of:
-Any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person
-All certificates used in/for the fraudulent entry
-Only the airframe rating if used in recording an airframe repair
Any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person
Which of the following publications list the standards for bolts protruding through self-locking nuts?
-AC 43.13-1B
-AC 43.13-2B
-14 CFR Part 43.13
-14 CFR Part 43.13
AC 43.13-1B
A special flight permit may be issued for an aircraft that is flying passengers on a scheduled operation.
-True
-False
False
Aircraft recip engine fuel must vaporize easily, yet not so easy it will vapor lock in the system. why?
-Help prevent hard starts
-Ease of starting
-Fire protection
-Lower cylinder head temp
Help prevent hard starts and ease of starting
What is the corrective action for a hung start?
-Shut the engine down and find the cause
-Continue to crank the engine
-Increase throttle
-Decrease throttle
Shut the engine down and find the cause
What chemical is added to avgas for better performance, lubrication, and decreased knocking?
-Tetraethyl lead
-Ethelene dibromide
-Ethenol
-Naptha
Tetraethyl lead
Ethelne dibromide scavanges lead-oxide from combustion chamber
-True
-False
True
What is the corrective action for an induction fire
-Continue cranking to start the engine
-Use dry chemical fire extinguisher
-Stop cranking
-Run for you life
Continue cranking to start the engine
Steady red – stop or proceed with caution
-True
-False
False
Flashing red – taxi clear of the runway or taxiway
-True
-False
True
Steady green – OK to taxi
-True
-False
True
Alternating red and green – OK to taxi, but exercise extreme caution
-True
-False
True
What is the purpose of a “wing walker”.
-Ensure adequate clearance in the path of the aircraft
-To direct Brake rider
-To relay tug driver commands
-To dance the night away
Ensure adequate clearance in the path of the aircraft
Flashing white – continue taxiing to the runway
-True
-False
False
Why face aircraft in to the wind while at idle
-To cool the engine
-Help prevent takeoff
-So you can take off quickly in an emergency
-….. cause
To cool the engine
When stopping an aircraft after taxiing, the nose wheel should be left
-With the torque links unlocked and pointed straight ahead
-With the torque links locked and pointed straight ahead
-In any position
-Alone
With the torque links locked and pointed straight ahead
Weathervaning is when the wind tends to turn the nose of a tail dragger into the wind
-True
-False
True
When starting a turbojet engine with the fuel/air mixture set too rich:
-Hung start can happen
-Hot start can happen
-Engine may not start
Hot start can happen
Flashing white light- return to starting point
-True
-False
True
When towing a large aircraftA
-A person should be in the flight compartment to watch for obstructions
-Persons should be stationed at the nose, wingtips, & tail at all times
-A person should be in the flight compartment to operate the brakes
-A person should be ready to reinflate the auto pilot ;)
A person should be in the flight compartment to operate the brakes
What effect, if any, will aviation gasoline mixed with jet fuel have on a turbine engine?
-Nothing
-The lead will deposit on the turbines
-The lead will deposit in the compressor section
-The engine will explode
The lead will deposit on the turbines
Always approach a standard helicopter
-From the side
-Away from the tail rotor
-In view of the pilot
-From the rear
From the side, away from the tail rotor or in view of the pilot
Cutting a turbine engine starter off early can correct a hung start
-True
-False
False
When towing a tricycle-gear airplane:
-The tailwheel should be locked in place
-The hydraulic pressure should be released on the nose wheel steering system
-The nose wheel torque link lock should be set to full swivel
-FLOOR IT!!!
The nose wheel torque link lock should be set to full swivel
Jet fuel numbers relate to performance
-True
-False
False
Which type of rope is preferred when tying down an aircraft on the ramp
-Nylon, dacron
-Hemp
-Manilla
-Paracord
Nylon, dacron
Any fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause vapor lock
-True
-False
True
What is the hazard area for a turbine engine?
-25ft in front
-100ft behind
-25ft behind
-100ft in front
25ft in front and 100ft behind
CO2 is the proper extinguisher for
-Carburetor fire
-Wood fire
-Metal fire
-Everything
Carburetor fire
Rapid rise in cylinder head pressure and temperature, and a loss of engine power is what?
-Detonation
-After fire
-Back fire
-Hung start
Detonation
How do you check for hydraulic lock?
-Turn prop at least 2 full rotations
-Turn prop at least 1 full rotations
-Turn prop at least 3 full rotations
-Turn prop at least 5 full rotations
Turn prop at least 2 full rotations
To vaporize, fuel must absorb heat
-True
-False
True
To prime a fuel injected recipe, mixture is full rich and no pump is needed
-True
-False
False
Kerosene has higher heat energy per unit volume than avgas
-True
-False
True
Kerosene has higher heat energy per unit volume than avgas
-True
-False
True
When starting a turbine engine, the most critical instrument to watch after the fuel flow begins is
-TIT (Turbine Inlet Temperature)
-ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperature)
-EGT (Interstage Turbine Temperature)
-CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature)
TIT (Turbine Inlet Temperature), ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperature) and EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature)
Break checks are not necessary when moving an aircraft
-True
-False
False
Which can seriously damage a turbine engine
-Hung start
-Hot start
-Cold start
-False start
Hot start
What color is 100LL avgas?
-Blue
-Red
-Purple
-Green
Blue
What color is 80/85 avgas?
-Blue
-Red
-Purple
-Green
Red
What color is 100 avgas?
-Blue
-Red
-Purple
-Green
Green
What color is 115 avgas?
-Blue
-Red
-Purple
-Green
Purple
What color is Jet fuel..?
-Clear
-Blue or purple
-Yellow or straw
-White, and hazy
Clear, yellow or straw
what is the corrective action for an induction fire?
-1st-continue cranking to start the engine, blow out the fire.
-2nd - CO2 extinguisher
-2nd-continue cranking to start the engine, blow out the fire.
-1st - CO2 extinguisher
1st-continue cranking to start the engine, blow out the fire, 2nd -CO2 extinguisher
What is used to supply hydraulic power on the ground?
-A hydraulic ground power unit
-Auxiliary power unit
-Ground power unit
-A bouncy bounce boom boom.
A hydraulic ground power unit
Placing mixture control to idle cut-off position, ignition off, throttle fully open, & crank the engine dose what?
-Clears a flooded engine
-Stops an induction fire
-Starts the engine
-Dose a prop check
Clears a flooded engine
