Chapter 13: Ground Handling and Servicing Flashcards
during starting of a turbine powerplant using a compressed air starter, hug start occurred. select the proper procedure.
shut the engine down
a hung start in a jet engine is often cause by
the starter cutting off too soon
which statements below reflect the typical requirements when towing some aircraft
Which statements is / archery regarding tie down a small aircraft
Manila (hemp) rope has a tendency to stretch when it gets wet
Nylon or Dacron rope is prefer to Manila rope
The aircraft should be headed downwind in order to eliminate or minimize wing lift.
Leave the nose wheel or tail wheel unlocked.
Nylon or dacryon and rope is preferred to Manila rope
When approaching the front of an oiling jet engine the hazard area extends forward of the engine approximately
25 ft
A which of the following is the most satisfactory extinguishing agent for use on a carburetor or intake fire
Carbon dioxide
If the radial engine has been shut down for more than 30 minutes, the propeller should be rotated through at least two resolutions to
check the hydraulic lock.
The priming of a fuel I texted horizontally opposed to engine is accomplished by placing the fuel control lever in the
FULL RICH position
The most important condition to be monitored during start after fuel flow begins in a turbine engine is
EGT, TIT, ITT
How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float-type carburetor,cleared of excessive fuel?
Crank the engine with the starter or by hand,with the mixture control in cutoff,ignition switch off and the throttle fully open until the file charge has been cleared
Generally when an induction fire occurs during the start of a reciprocation engine the first course of action should be to
Continue cranking and start the engine if possible
When starting and ground operating an aircraft engine the aircraft should be positioned to the head into the wind primarily
For engine cooling purposes
When approaching the rear of an idling turbojet engine the hazard area extends the aft of the engine approximately
100 feet
During starting of the turbojet powerplant using a compressed air starter a hot stare occurrence was recorded. Select what happened from the following
The girl/air mixture excessively rich
When towing a large aircraft.
A person should be in the cockpit to operate brakes
Placards required on an aircraft are specified in
Aircraft specifications or type certificate data sheets
Technical information about older aircraft models of which no more than 50 remain in service can be found in the
Aircraft listing
The FARs require approval after compliance with the data of a supplemental type certificate
An installation of an item manufactured in accordance with the technical standard order system requires no further approval for installation in a particular aircraft
The far require approval after compliance with the data of supplemental type certificate
which regulation provides the airworthiness standards for an airplane certificated in the normal category
14 CFR part 23
propellers are NOT included in the Airworthiness directive system.
a certificated powerplant mechanic may make a minor repair on an aluminum propeller and approve for return to service.
propellers are Not included in the Airworthiness directive system.
An aircraft mechanic is privileged to perform major alternations on U.S certificated aircraft; However, the work must be done in accordance with FAA approved technical data before the aircraft can be returned to service. Which is NOT approved data?
AC 43.13- 2B
What is the Maintenace recording responsibility of the person who complies with an airworthiness directive
Make an entry in the maintenance record of that equipment
The air transport association of America specification number 100
1. establishes a standard for the presentation of technical data in maintenance
2. divides the aircraft into numbered systems and subsystems in order to simplify locating maintenance instructions
both are true
Aviation maintenance alerts (formerly general aviation airworthiness alerts)
provide information about aircraft problems and suggested corrective actions
which of the following includes all the regulatory definitions of “maintenance”
overhaul, repair, parts replacement, inspection and preservation.
what does the type certificate data sheet designated code “2 PCSM” mean
Two place (number of seats), closed, sea, monoplane.
