MCQ Ciaran Flashcards

1
Q

In a semi-monocoque construction, compression loads are taken by What?

A

The skin

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2
Q

Wing bending and shear loads are taken by What?

Fuesalage bending loads are taken by what?

A

Spars

Stringers and Longerons

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3
Q

Preferred method of Battery charging a NiCad Battery is constant…

A

Constant current

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4
Q

Air above Mach 0.7 is — ?
Compressible/Incompressible

A

Air above Mach 0.7 is Compressible

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5
Q

Supersonic air passing through a divergent duct causes the Pressure to _______ and velocity to ______
increase/decrease

A

Supersonic air passing through a divergent duct causes the Pressure to increase and velocity to decrease

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6
Q

State the colour and position Of the steady position lights?

A

Red Left Port

Green Right Starboard

White Tail

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7
Q

An ECAM system can be tested under what conditions?

A

The parking break must be on.

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8
Q

With respect to differential aileron control, which aileron deflects more?

A

The Upward moving aileron

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9
Q

How many axis in & modern autopilot control system?

A

3

Pitch

Roll

Yaw

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10
Q

A diode connected across a coil Will do what ?

A

It will prevent the circuit against a reverse current generated by the collapsing electro magnetic field

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11
Q

Which instrument are most likely to damage if you have a rapid drop in pressure, when carrying out a pitot static leak check?

A

??

Possibly altimeter or VSI as static pressure is routed diretly into these instruments

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12
Q

What controls/varies the cabin pressure in the aircraft?

A

The pressure regualtor control valve

(More so than outflow valve)

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13
Q

If an aircraft were yawing to the left, where would you position the trim tab?

A

You would trim the trim tab left.

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14
Q

A fuel cross feed valve is usually in what position in flight?

A

Closed

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15
Q

Anoxia is due to what ?

A

Severe hypoxia

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16
Q

The basic system Of cabin pressurisation is to arrange a_____
inlet and a____ outlet

variable/constant

A

The basic system Of cabin pressurisation is to arrange a constant inlet and a variable outlet

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17
Q

If the cabin altitude increases above the normal maximum what happens?

A

Audiable and visual warning at 10000ft

Masks Auto deployed at 14000ft

18
Q

What would you use to neutralise ni-cad battery spillage?

A

You would require ‘Boric’ acid to neutralise it

19
Q

CSD warning lights on the flight deck normally indicate_____Oil pressure _____ oil temp

high/low

A

Constant Speed Drive warning lights on the flight deck normally indicate low Oil pressure and high oil temp

20
Q

The Output frequency Of a hydraulically driven standby generator is controlled by?

A

A squash or wobble plate

21
Q

State the safety precautions present for when the aircraft battery overheats?

A

There will be an over heat switch which limits the input voltage (and cuts if required) and monitors tempertures

22
Q

The purpose of a slot in a wing ?

A

To increase the camber of the wing and reduce the angle of attack.

23
Q

Angle of attack alarm is sounding too close to stall Rectification is to move?

A

The yoke or side stick forward

24
Q

In the ACM the water separator is located where?

A

Downstream of the turbine.

25
Q

As fuel level increases, system capacitance_____

A

Decreases

26
Q

When refuelling system pressure is
psi ?

A

50PSI

27
Q

Which part Of the wing of a swept-wing aircraft stalls first?

A

The root

28
Q

Cargo nets are manufactured from ?

A

Hessin

29
Q

With an auto pilot engaged which control surface is inhibited?

A

The THS is inhibited

30
Q

In auto pilot mode does the control column move?

Airbus

Boeing

A

Airbus- NO

Boeing- YES

31
Q

What does the red dot on a tire mean?

A

The lightest point of the tyre where the valve is located

32
Q

Toilet flush motor is protected from overheat by what?

A

???

33
Q

Life jackets are inflated With cylinders Of What ?

A

Co2

34
Q

The pneumatic system pump is what of pump?

A

A reciprocating pump

35
Q

The O2 dilutor demand regulator functions when?

A

The pilot breathes

36
Q

Where is the temperature overheat switch located in a hydraulic system?

A

In the return line back to the reservoir

37
Q

When servicing an oleo, fluid (IN A VAPOR) comes out of the air valve when the leg is depressurised means what ?

A

Its okay

38
Q

How do you prevent hydraulic fluid frothing and Cavitation ?

A

A head of pressure in the system

39
Q

How many programs (NAV DATA BASES) can a FMC store?

A

2

One Active

One Standby

40
Q

How an IRS calculate velocity?

A

Via an accelerometer

41
Q

When the fire handle is operated it cuts off what?

A

Cuts the following;

fuel to the engine,

Bleed Air from the engine to the sys,

electrical power

hydraulics

And the fire shutoff valve actuates.