Slip Test Questions (Non-MCQ) Flashcards
In a semi-monocoque construction, compression loads are taken by what?
Stringers
Preferred method of battery charging a Ni-Cd Battery is constant ______
current
Wing spoilers, when used asymmetrically are associated with what?
ailerons
Air above Mach 0.7 is _______ (compressible/incompressible)
compressible
Supersonic air passing through a divergent duct causes the Pressure to ______
velocity to _______
Supersonic air passing through a divergent duct causes the Pressure to decrease
velocity to increase
State the colour and position of the steady position lights?
Right (starboard) = green
Left (port) = red
Tail = white
With respect to differential aileron control, which aileron deflects more?
Upgoing aileron
How many axis in a modern autopilot control system?
Three axis autopilot systems
Pitch errors corrected by elevator channel
Roll errors corrected by aileron channel
Heading is maintained by rudder channel
A diode connected across a coil will do what?
Prevent a very high voltage spike from damaging electronic equipment when the master switch is opened.
Basically when system is switched off.
Which instrument is most likely to damage if you have a rapid drop in pressure, when carrying out a pitot static leak check?
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) as air is vented to the inside of the instrument case through a diffuser which is an accurately calibrated leak.
What controls/varies the cabin pressure in the aircraft?
Outflow valve
A fuel cross feed valve is usually in what position in flight?
Closed
Anoxia is due to what?
An absence or deficiency of oxygen reaching the tissues; severe hypoxia
The basic system of cabin pressurisation is to arrange an _______ inlet and ______ outlet
(constant / variable)
The basic system of cabin pressurisation is to arrange an Constant inlet and Variable outlet
If the cabin altitude increases above the normal maximum what happens?
10’000 ft - Cockpit warning
14’000 ft - oxygen masks deploy
