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MCQ Ciaran (ANSWERS COURTESY OF JOSHAIR LTD.) Flashcards

1
Q

Assuming constant altitude, on a subsonic aircraft with an increase in forward velocity:
The centre of pressure of a wing will?
Remain static
Move Rearward
Move Forward

A

josh: move rearward

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If an aircraft is yawing to the left the pilot can trim to correct this by trimming?
The Aileron trim tab
The Rudder
The Directional stability mixer unit

A

Josh: The Rudder

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To aid the Ailerons in a turn the
Spoilers on both wings will rise
Spoiler on the upward going aileron will rise
Spoiler on the downward going aileron will rise.

A

Josh: Spoiler on the upward going aileron will rise

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Q

Slots are not used on hi-speed transonic aircraft because
They create too much lift at high speed
They create too much drag at high speed
They are susceptible to damage from bird strikes

A

Josh: They create too much drag at high speed

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5
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Differential ailerons correct for?

a. Flight instability
b. Adverse yaw
c. Dutch roll

A

Josh: Adverse yaw

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6
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An aircraft pilot might trim an aileron to?
To maintain flight stability
Help coordinate a turn
To Balance aerodynamic loads on a trim tab

A

Josh: Help coordinate a turn

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Q

Extending a leading edge slat will do what to the Angle of Attack?
Increase the angle of attach
Decrease the angle of attack
Change the position of’ the centre of gravity

A

Josh: Decrease the angle of attack

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Forcing supersonic air through a venture will create what?
An obique shockwave
A normal shockwave
An expansion wave

A

A normal shockwave

//Ciaran

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9
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In the ATA system, tmior zone 400 is?
The Nacelles
The landing gear
The Passenger Doors

A

Josh: The Nacelles

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10
Q

Bonding strips/leads are a means of?
Joining aircraft components
Providing an electrical conductive path
Ensuring panels don’t fall on maintenance personnel during removals

A

Josh: Providing an electrical conductive path

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11
Q

In the ATA system, major zone 100 is?
The upper fuselage
The empennage
The Lower fuselage

A

Josh: The Lower fuselage

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12
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The front spar on a wing is subject to which of the following forces?
Thrust
Bending
Torque

A

Josh: Bending

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13
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Safe-life design means?
Components have a back-up in case of an emergency
Component must be serviced regularly
Components have a limited service life after which they must be replaced

A

Josh: Components have a limited service life after which they must be replaced

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14
Q

Rivets are designed to withstand which type of load?
Shear
Tension
Compound torsion

A

Josh: Shear

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15
Q

BSTA 1435 is?
1435 inches from the longitudinal datum
1435 inches from the lateral datum
1435 cm from the vertical datum

A

Josh: 1435 inches from the lateral datum

Ciaran// 1435 inches from the longitudinal datum

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16
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Production Break points are the points where?
Sections of fuselage are joined together during manufacture
Point where the füselage can be disassejnbled during an emergency
Points where the fuselage is designed to brake during a crash landing

A

Josh: Sections of fuselages are joined together during manufacture

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17
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Which anti-corrosive treatment applies a zinc coating to steel?

a. Chrome plating
b. Anodine 1201
c. Galvanising

A

Josh: Galvanising

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18
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The Primary Load Bearers on a wing are?
The Spars
Ribs
The Longerons

A

Josh: The spars

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19
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A variable Incidence Stabiliser corrects for Mach Trim by?
Trimming the stabiliser leading edge up
Trimming the stabiliser leading edge down
Trimming the stabiliser trailing edge down

A

Josh: Trimming the stabiliser leading edge down

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20
Q

Frieze Ailerons are used to?
Create greater lift
Increase the camber during a turn
To equalise drag during a turn

A

Josh: To equalise drag during a turn

(to prevent adverse yaw)

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21
Q

Pylons are designed to support?
The Wing
The Engine
The Spar box

A

Josh: The Engine

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22
Q

.As Cabin Altitude decreases from 8000ft to 6000ft the cabin pressure will?

a. Increase
b. Decrease
c. Remain constant as only altitude changes

A

Josh: Increase

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23
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Cabin pressure is maintained by?
The pilot
The cabin pressure controller
The Outflow valve

A

Josh: The Outflow valve

Ciaran: The cabin pressure controller

Assume because outflow valve requires an input to modulate but i think he’s wrong

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24
Q

The negative pressure relief valve opens when?
Ambient pressure is less than cabin pressure
Ambient pressure is greater than cabin pressure
When the outflow valve is open

A

Josh: Ambient pressure is greater than cabin pressure

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25
Q

The Cabin pressure controller requires what to operate?

a. Differential pressure
b. Differential pressure and altitude
c. Differential pressure, altitude and vertical speed indicated

A

Josh: ???

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26
Q

The cabin altitude is prevented from reaching 15,000ft by?
An Audible warning
The outflow valve
An Aneroid altitude switch

A

The outflow valve

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27
Q

A system which uses air to cool air is called?
An Air Cycle system
A vapour cycle system
An Air Vapour System

A

An Air Cycle system

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28
Q

The Pac Turbine Bi-pass valve ensures?
The temperature from the ACM turbine is not too hot
The Heat Exchanger is at maximum efficiency
The temperature from the ACM is not to cold

A

The temperature from the ACM is not to cold

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29
Q

An Analog Airspeed indicator requires input from which air measurement equipment?
The pitot tube only
The static port only
Both the pitot and static systems.

A

Both the pitot and static systems

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30
Q

The Electrical potential across the fuselage structure is maintained?
Bonding
Static Dischargers
Diffusers

A

Static Dischargers

Bonding

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31
Q

.Ram/Pitot air pressure is required to calculate
Airspeed
Vertical Airspeed
Altitude

A

Airspeed

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32
Q

QNH is defined as’?
Height above an airfield
Altitude above sea level
Flight level above standard atmosphere

A

Altitude above sea level

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33
Q

According to ISA the Adiabatic lapse rate is?
2 degrees Celsius fi»r every 1000ft increase in altitude
-2 degrees Celsius for every 1000ft increase in altitude
28 degrees for every 1000ft increase in altitiude

A

-2 degrees Celsius for every 1000ft increase in altitude

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34
Q

Aneroid Barometer Capsules correct for the non- linear relationship between altitude
and pressure by’?
Corrugating the capsule
Sealing the capsule
Connecting Accelerometer pumps

A

Sealing the capsule

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35
Q

If an Aircraft uses the Barometric QFE when taking off and lands again at the same
airfield then the Altimeter will read?
0 Altitude
Sea Level Altitude
1013 mBa

A

0 Altitude

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36
Q

The angle between True North and Magnetic North is called?
The angle of Inclination
Variation
Deviation

A

Variation

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37
Q

lsogonic lines correct for?
Inclination
Deviation
Variation

A

Variation

38
Q

.Radio Altimeter can be used to find an aircrafts altitude?
2501 ft and above
2500 ft and below
Any altitude

A

2500 ft and below

39
Q

The emergency ELT Vhf Frequency is?
121.5 Mhz Vhf
115.3 Mhz Vhf
50 MhzVhf

A

121.5 Mhz Vhf

40
Q

The Hf Antenna is located where?

a. Leading edge of the Vertical Stabiliser
b. Upper Fuselage
c. Lower Fuselage

A

a. Leading edge of the Vertical Stabiliser

41
Q

HF Communications are transmitted using?
Short wave Radio
Long wave Radio
Medium wave Radio

A

Long wave Radio

42
Q

The Voltage regulator in the Generator Control Unit controls?
Output Voltage of the Generator
The Voltage in the Exciter Field Coil
Voltage Charing of the Aircraft Batteries

A

Output Voltage of the Generator

43
Q

Aircraft Batteries are?
The only source of Dc Power.
The final source of aircraft power.
Are used for starting the engine.

A

The only source of Dc Power.

44
Q

A unit which couples the Constant Speed Drive and the Ac Generator is called the?
Intergrated Drive Generator
Internal Drive Generator
Integrated Speed Drive Generator

A

Intergrated Drive Generator

45
Q

.A Variable speed Constant frequency Generator uses what component to produce Ac
Output?
A Constant Speed Drive
An Invener
A Transformer Rectifier

A

Transformer Rectifier

46
Q

A push/pull type Circuit Breakers can be used as?
An electrical isolation switch
A Potentiometer switch
A voltage protection device

A

An electrical isolation switch

47
Q

What kind of fuse allows for momentary surges in Current?
A glass tubular fuse
A slow blow fuse
A ceramic fuse

A

A slow blow fuse

A slow blow fuse is ‘‘Slow’’ to ‘‘blow’’ as it will allow a sudden surge but not a sustained surge over a long period of time

48
Q

The Output ofa three phase AC generator is?
115v AC 400Hz
155v Ac 400Hz
215v Ac 400Hz

A

115v AC 400Hz

49
Q

A Twin Engine Aircraft uses which type of Distribution Network?
A Twin Bus
A Parrallel Bus
A Split Bus

A

A Split Bus

50
Q

A Constant Speed Motor Generator is also known as a?
Ram Air Turbine
Ram Air Jet
Gas Turbine Engine

A

Gas Turbine Engine

51
Q

An Aircraft with exits above what height froin ground must have an Escape Slide
Fitted?
1.8 metres
1.9 meters
2.0 meters

A

1.8 metres

52
Q

Pilots have what device installed in the cockpit for emergency evacuation?
Escape Ropes
Escape Slides
Escape Hatch

A

Escape Ropes

53
Q

Cabin Escape Path lighting must not be more than what height form the floor
4 feet
1Foot
6 Feet

A

4 feet

54
Q

The Pilots seats are fitted with which type of seat belt?
Inertia Reel
Pull to Tighten
Safety Hamess

A

Safety Hamess

55
Q

A Sliding Carpets are used for what application on aircraft?
Manual Aircraft Cargo Loading
Automatic Aircraft Cargo Loading
Air stairs Extension.

A

Automatic Aircraft Cargo Loading

56
Q

On the Aircraft Passenger Announcement system which user has priority?
The Boarding Announcement System
The Cabin Attendants
The Pilots

A

The Pilots

57
Q

What are the three components required for combustion?
Oxygen, Fuel and Heat
Heat, Fuel and a Spark
A Spark, Fuel and Oxygen

A

Oxygen, Fuel and Heat

58
Q

A Thermistor type continuous loop fire detection system is also known as a?
Spot Detector
Thermocouple
Rate of Temperature Rise Detector

A

Thermocouple

59
Q

You should Never use water on a Metal fire as it will cause?
The fire to Extinguish
The fire to Explode
An increase in the temperature of the Metal

A

The fire to Explode

60
Q

If the yellow Discharge indicator is missing from lhe Engine fire extinguishing system
it means?
The Fire Bottle has been discharged normally by the pilot
The Fire Bottle has been discharged abnormally due to Overheat
The Fire Bottle has been discharged abnormally due to Overpressure

A

The Fire Bottle has been discharged normally by the pilo

61
Q

In the event ofa fire it is required that the pilot gets what warnings.
An Alarm
An Alarm and warning lights
An Alarm, a waming light and a passenger announcement.

A

An Alarm and warning lights

62
Q

Gust Locks are fitted on some aircraft primary flight controls to prevent?
Damage of flight controls on ground due to stormy conditions
Movement of the flight controls in flight
Dutch Roll

A

Damage of flight controls on ground due to stormy conditions

A Flight Control Lock (sometimes referred to as a Gust Lock) is a means by which control surfaces on an aircraft not in flight can be prevented from random movement caused by wind, jet blast or propeller wash and thus possible damage to the surface, attachment points or control system

63
Q

On Hydraulic Powered Flight control systems the systems which commands the
hydraulic actuator to stop its movement at the correct position is called?
Feedback
Follow up
Artificial Feel

A

Follow up

64
Q

Which of the following is true about “Fly by Wire” systems?
The Pilot moves the flight controls using cables
The Pilot moves the flight controls using Aerodynamic forces
The pilot moves the flight controls using electrical signals to hydraulic actuators

A

The pilot moves the flight controls using electrical signals to hydraulic actuator

65
Q

An Aircraft is fitted with “Yaw Dampers” to prevent which of the following?
Mach Trim
Adverse Yaw
Dutch Roll

A

Dutch Roll

66
Q

An Aircraft Rudder is fitted with a “Rudder Travel Limiter” to prevent?
The Rudder from moving.
To Limit a Rudders Movement at High Speed
To prevent the rudder from moving at low speed.

A

To Limit a Rudders Movement at High Speed

67
Q

The Electrical “Fuel Quantity Indication System” uses which electrical principle for
operation?
a. Capacitance
b. Inductance
c. Resistivity

A

a. Capacitance

68
Q

When using the “Dipstick” to measure fuel quantity which of the following is
necessary?
a. There is fuel on board
b. The aircraft is level
c. There is no water in the Fuel

A

b. The aircraft is level

69
Q

Micro biological contamination in the Fuel tanks should be removed as it will?
Cause corrosion
Block the Boost pumps
Increase the amount of fuel the Engine Consumes

A

Cause corrosion

70
Q

The pressure in an Aircraft hydraulic system is,
1800 psi
45 psi
3000psi

A

3000psi

71
Q

The pressure in the hydraulic reservoir is to prevent which of the following?
Cavitation
Reverse Flow
Moisture Seperation

A

Cavitation

72
Q

When filling the Hydraulic Reservoir you should?
Always use Mineral Hydraulic Fluid
Always use Synthetic Hydraulic fluid
Always use the hydraulic fluid specified by the Manufacturer in the Aircraft Maintenance
Manuals

A

Always use the hydraulic fluid specified by the Manufacturer in the Aircraft Maintenance
Manuals

73
Q

The Accumulator is used for which of the following functions?
As a Hydraulic fluid reserve
A back up Hydraulic system in the event of a hydraulic system failure
As a source of boost pressure in the event of high hydraulic demand.

A

As a source of boost pressure in the event of high hydraulic demand.

74
Q

A system which prevents ice from forming on the aircraft is called?
A De-icing system
An Anti- icing system
An Ice Management system

A

An Anti- icing system

75
Q

What prevents an aircraft from rebounding after landing?
The rebound valve and hydraulic fluid
The nitrogen charge and hydraulic fluid
The Nitrogen Pressure relief valve

A

The rebound valve and hydraulic fluid

76
Q

What is the maximum braking available to the pilot using the Auto-Brake System?
High
Maximum
Rejected Take Off

A

Rejected Take Off

77
Q

The holes in the aircraft tyre rims are to allow?
Thermal expansion
Ventilation of the heat from the brakes
Access to the brake packs with the wheel installed.

A

Ventilation of the heat from the brakes

78
Q

When the landing gears are up and locked during flight what indication does the Pilot
get?
a. Three green tri-angles
b. Three red tri-angles
c. No light indication as cockpit has lights out policy.

A

c. No light indication as cockpit has lights out policy.

79
Q

What Colour is the left hand wing Navigation light?

a. A Red light
b. A Green light
c. A white light

A

a. A Red light

80
Q

The conversion of one type of light to another is known as?
Illumination
Phosphorescence
Fluorescence.

A

Fluorescence.

81
Q

What is the pressure in an aircraft crew oxygen cylinder?
1800 psi
2800 psi
3800 psi

A

1800 psi

82
Q

What does the crew oxygen bottle” low pressure regulator” regulate pressure to?
80psi
180psi
280psi

A

80psi

83
Q

Which valve regulates the amount of cooling air supplied to the precooler?
The Bleed air Check valve
The Fan Air Valve
The Overpressure valve

A

The Fan Air Valve

84
Q

The”PNEUM ABNORM” light illuminates at what pressure ranges?
40 psi to 50psi
<37psi or >57psi
Both of the above

A

<37psi or >57psi

85
Q

Potable Water System can be pressurised by which systems
bleed air, ground supply and on-board compressor
bleed air, ram air and on-board compressor
bleed air, ground supply and ram air.

A

bleed air, ground supply and on-board compressor

86
Q

Water to the hot tap in the lavatories is heated by ?
a Hot water cyclinder
b bleed air
c an inline water heater

A

c an inline water heater

87
Q

The centralised maintenance system operates in which mode on ground?
Interactive
Reporting
Both of the above

A

Interactive

88
Q

What is the function of the input/output Line replaceable Module?
(LRU: Line Replaceable Unit, AFDX: Avionics Full Duplex Switched Ethernet)
Executes applications on the inputs and Outputs of the LRUs
Converts the inputs and outputs of the LRU’s in to AFDX
Conducts system checks and updates

A
89
Q

What part of the on board Telephony system allows the passengers phone to recieve
data during flight?
The GSM Antenna
The CIDS Director
The leaky line antenna

A

The GSM Antenna

90
Q

ATC Data link communication, between the aircraft and ATC centers is made using
which systems?
High Frequency only
Very High Frequency and High Frequency only
Satellite Communications, Very High Frequency and High Frequency.

A

Very High Frequency and High Frequency only

Mod 11: Systems (37 decks)

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