Hydraulic & Pneumatic Power System Flashcards
- To protect packing rings or seals from damage when it is necessary to install them over or inside threaded sections, the
a. threaded section should be coated with a heavy grease.
b. packings should be stretched during installation to avoid contact with the threads.
c. threaded section should be covered with a suitable sleeve.
c
- To prevent external and internal leakage in aircraft hydraulic units, the most commonly used type of seal is the
a. O-ring seal
b. gasket seal
c. chevron seal
a.
- Which allows free fluid flow in one direction and no fluid flow in the other direction?
a. check valve
b. metering piston
c. shutoff valve
a.
- Select the valve used in a hydraulic system that directs pressurized fluid to one end of an actuating cylinder and simultaneously directs return fluid to the reservoir from the other end.
a. sequence
b. shuttle
c. selector
c.
- What function does the absolute pressure regulator perform in the pneumatic power system?
a. regulates the compressor outlet air pressure to stabilize the system pressure
b. regulates the pneumatic system pressure to protect the moisture separator from internal explosion
c. regulates the compressor inlet air to provide a stabilized source of air for the compressor
c.
- (1) Relief valves are used in pneumatic systems as damage-preventing units.
(2) Check valves are used in both hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Regarding the above statements,
a. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
b. neither No. 1 nor No. 1 is true
c. only No. 1 is true
a.
- One of the distinguishing characteristics of an open-center selector valve used in a hydraulic system is that
a. fluid flows through the valve in the OFF position
b. fluid flows in three directions in the ON position
c. a limited amount of fluid flows in one direction and no fluid flows in the opposite direction
a.
- What type of packings should be in hydraulic components to be installed in a system containing Skydrol?
a. AN packings made of natural rubber
b. packing materials made for ester base fluids
c. AN packings made of neoprene
b.
- Relief valves are used in pneumatic systems
a. for one direction flow control
b. to reduce the rate of airflow
c. as damage-preventing units
c.
- An aircraft pneumatic system, which incorporates an engine-driven multistage reciprocating compressor, also requires
a. an oil separator
b. a surge chamber
c. a moisture separator
c.
- The removal of air from an aircraft hydraulic system is generally accomplished
a. through automatic bleed valves on individual components during system operation
b. by operating the various hydraulic components through several cycles
c. by allowing the system to remain inoperative for several hours
b.
- Pneumatic systems utilize
a. return lines
b. relief valves
c. diluter valves
b.
- The component in the hydraulic system that is used to direct the flow of fluid is the
a. check valve
b. orifice check valve
c. selector valve
c.
- What type of selector valve is one of the most commonly used in hydraulic systems to provide for simultaneous flow of fluid into and out of a connected actuating unit?
a. Four-port, closed-center valve
b. Three-port, four-way valve
c. Two-port, open-center valve
a.
- What is the purpose of backup rings with O-rings in hydraulic systems above 1,500 PSI?
a. prevent internal and external leakage of all moving parts within a hydraulic system
b. provide a seal between two parts of a unit which move in relation to each other
c. prevent high pressure from extruding the seal between the moving and stationary part
c.
- The purpose of the pressure regulator in a hydraulic system is to
a. maintain system operating pressure within a predetermined range and to unload the pump
b. regulate the amount of fluid flow to the actuating cylinders within the system
c. prevent failure of components or rupture of hydraulic lines under excessive pressure
a.
- A flexible sealing element subject to motion is a
a. compound
b. packing
c. gasket
b.
- Which characteristics apply to aircraft hydraulic systems?
(1) Minimum maintenance requirements
(2) Lightweight
(3) About 80 percent operating efficiency (20 precent loss due to fluid frictionn)
(4) Simple to inspect
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 1, 3, 4
c. 1, 2, 4
c.
- If a rigid tube is too short for the flare to reach its seat before tightening, pulling it into place by tightening
a. is acceptable
b. may distort the flare
c. may distort the cone
b.
- The installation of a new metal hydraulic line should be made with
a. a straight tube to withstand the shocks and vibration to which it will be subjected
b. a straight tube to permit proper alignment of the fitting and thereby reduce fluid loss through leakage
c. enough bends to allow the tube to expand and contract with temperature changes and to absorb vibration
c.
- Extrusion of an O-ring seal is prevented in a high-pressure system by the use of a
a. backup ring on the side of the O-ring next to the pressure
b. U-ring on the side of the O-ring away from the pressure
c. backup ring on the side of the O-ring away from the pressure
c.
- What is one advantage of piston-type hydraulic motors over electric motors?
a. They are considerably quieter in operation.
b. There is no fire hazard if the motor is stalled.
c. They work satisfactorily over a wider temperature range.
b.
- Generally, the first step in removing an accumulator from an aircraft is to
a. relieve system pressure
b. discharge the preload
c. drain the reservoir
a.
- If a hydraulic brake system uses neoprene rubber packing materials, the correct hydraulic fluid to service the system is
a. mineral base oil
b. vegetable base oil
c. phosphate ester base oil
a.
- The internal resistance of a fluid which tends to prevent it from flowing is called
a. volatility
b. viscosity
c. acidity
b.
- What is the viscosity of hydraulic fluid?
a. the increase in volume of a fluid due to temperature change
b. the fluid’s ability to resist oxidation and deterioration for long periods
c. the internal resistance of a fluid which tends to prevent it from flowing
c.
- Which is a characteristic of petroleum base hydraulic fluid?
a. flammable under normal conditions
b. compatible to natural rubber seals and packings
c. nonflammable under all conditions
a.
- (1) When servicing aircraft hydraulic systems, use the type fluid specified in the aircraft manufacturer’s maintenance manual or on the instruction plate affixed to the reservoir or unit.
(2) Hydraulic fluids for aircraft are dyed a specific color for each type of fluid.
Regarding the above statements,
a. only No. 1 is true
b. only No. 2 is true
c. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true
c.
- Petroleum base hydraulic fluid is which color?
a. purple
b. blue
c. red
c.
- Which of the following is adversely affected by atmospheric humidity if left unprotected?
(1) MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid
(2) Skydrol hydraulic fluid
(3) None of the above
a. 1 and 2
b. 3
c. 2
c.
- Which is a characteristic of synthetic base hydraulic fluid?
a. low moisture retention
b. high flash point
c. low flash point
b.
- Which statement about fluids is correct?
a. Any fluid will completely fill its container.
b. All fluids are considered to be highly compressible.
c. All fluids readily transmit pressure.
c.
- Two types of hydraulic fluids currently being used in civil aircraft are
a. mineral base, and phosphate ester base
b. mixed mineral base and phosphate ester base
c. petroleum base and mixed mineral base
a.
- Which of the following lists only desirable properties of a good hydraulic fluid?
a. high viscosity, low flash point, chemical stability, high fire point
b. high flash point, low viscosity, chemical stability, low fire point
c. low viscosity, chemical stability, high flash point, high fire point
c.
- Characteristics of MIL-H-8446 (Skydrol 500 A & B) hydraulic fluid are
a. blue color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals
b. light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals
c. light green color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals
b.
- Where can information be obtained about the compatibility of fire-resistant hydraulic fluid with aircraft materials?
a. manufacturer’s technical bulletins
b. aircraft manufacturer’s specifications
c. AC 43.13-1A
a.
- Characteristics of MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid are
a. light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, uses butyl rubber seals
b. blue color, will burn, uses natural rubber seals
c. red color, petroleum base, will burn, uses synthetic rubber seals
c.
- Characteristics of MIL-H-7644 hydraulic fluid are
a. red color, petroleum base, will burn, synthetic rubber seals
b. light purple color, phosphate ester base, fire resistant, butyl rubber seals
c. blue color, vegetable base, will burn, natural rubber seals
c.
- If an aircraft hydraulic system requires mineral base hydraulic fluid, but phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid is used, what will be the effect on the system?
a. no effect
b. system will be contaminated, fluids will not blend, and the seals will fail
c. system will be contaminated, fluids will not blend, but there will be no seal problem
b.
- What is used to flush a system normally serviced with MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid?
a. methyl ethyl ketone or kerosene
b. naphtha or varsol
c. lacquer thinner or trichlorethylene
b.
- Components containing phosphate ester-base hydraulic fluid may be cleaned with
a. stoddard solvent
b. naphtha
c. carbon tetrachloride
a.
- How can the proper hydraulic fluid to be used in an airplane be determined?
a. refer to the aircraft parts manual
b. consult the aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheet
c. consult the aircraft manufacturer’s service manual
c.
- Phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid is very susceptible to contamination from
a. teflon seal material
b. water in the atmosphere
c. ethylene-propylene elastomers
b.