Day 2 Progress Check: Wiring Repair

Question 1

1.
Which of the following is an acceptable practice for splicing wires?

Answer 1

Connecting a small gauge wire to a larger gauge wire

Question 2

2.
What is the maximum resistance allowed for a bonding connection?

Answer 2

0.003 ohms

Question 3

3.
What is the maximum resistance allowed for a ground return path?

Answer 3

0.005 ohms

Question 4

4.
Which color terminal lug is appropriate for wire sizes #16 - #14?

Answer 4

Blue

Question 5

5.
When crimping a terminal to a wire, how much wire should protrude through the barrel?

Answer 5

1/32”

Question 6

6.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of solder-on type terminals?

Answer 6

They can stiffen the wire

Question 7

7.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of grounding in aircraft electrical systems?

Answer 7

Increase RF potential

Question 8

8.
What material are most terminal lugs made of?

Answer 8

Copper or aluminum

Question 9

9.
What type of terminals are typically used on wires larger than 10 AWG?

Answer 9

Non-insulated solderless terminals

Question 10

10.
When using aluminum wire, what special treatment is required for the lug?

Answer 10

Using MIL-T-7099 special grease and abrasive compound