MCQ Ciaran Flashcards
In a semi-monocoque construction, compression loads are taken by What?
The skin
Wing bending and shear loads are taken by What?
Fuesalage bending loads are taken by what?
Spars
Stringers and Longerons
Preferred method of Battery charging a NiCad Battery is constant…
Constant current
Air above Mach 0.7 is — ?
Compressible/Incompressible
Air above Mach 0.7 is Compressible
Supersonic air passing through a divergent duct causes the Pressure to _______ and velocity to ______
increase/decrease
Supersonic air passing through a divergent duct causes the Pressure to increase and velocity to decrease
State the colour and position Of the steady position lights?
Red Left Port
Green Right Starboard
White Tail
An ECAM system can be tested under what conditions?
The parking break must be on.
With respect to differential aileron control, which aileron deflects more?
The Upward moving aileron
How many axis in & modern autopilot control system?
3
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
A diode connected across a coil Will do what ?
It will prevent the circuit against a reverse current generated by the collapsing electro magnetic field
Which instrument are most likely to damage if you have a rapid drop in pressure, when carrying out a pitot static leak check?
??
Possibly altimeter or VSI as static pressure is routed diretly into these instruments
What controls/varies the cabin pressure in the aircraft?
The pressure regualtor control valve
(More so than outflow valve)
If an aircraft were yawing to the left, where would you position the trim tab?
You would trim the trim tab left.
A fuel cross feed valve is usually in what position in flight?
Closed
Anoxia is due to what ?
Severe hypoxia
The basic system Of cabin pressurisation is to arrange a_____
inlet and a____ outlet
variable/constant
The basic system Of cabin pressurisation is to arrange a constant inlet and a variable outlet
If the cabin altitude increases above the normal maximum what happens?
Audiable and visual warning at 10000ft
Masks Auto deployed at 14000ft
What would you use to neutralise ni-cad battery spillage?
You would require ‘Boric’ acid to neutralise it
CSD warning lights on the flight deck normally indicate_____Oil pressure _____ oil temp
high/low
Constant Speed Drive warning lights on the flight deck normally indicate low Oil pressure and high oil temp
The Output frequency Of a hydraulically driven standby generator is controlled by?
A squash or wobble plate
State the safety precautions present for when the aircraft battery overheats?
There will be an over heat switch which limits the input voltage (and cuts if required) and monitors tempertures
The purpose of a slot in a wing ?
To increase the camber of the wing and reduce the angle of attack.
Angle of attack alarm is sounding too close to stall Rectification is to move?
The yoke or side stick forward
In the ACM the water separator is located where?
Downstream of the turbine.
