Start, Ground Operate And Move Aircraft.

Question 1

What special precautions should be taken when towing an aircraft that is equipped with a steerable nose wheel?

Answer 1

Be sure that the nose wheel does not try to turn past its stops. Some aircraft require the torsion links on the nose wheel strut to be disconnected when towing.

Question 2

What publication lists the standard hand signals used for directing a taxing aircraft?

Answer 2

ASA-AMT-G, General textbook, page 629.

Question 3

What action should a mechanic take while taxiing an aircraft on a runway if the tower shines a flashing red light at him?

Answer 3

Taxi the aircraft clear of the runway in use.

Question 4

What type of fire extinguisher is best suited for extinguishing an induction fire in a reciprocating engine?

Answer 4

Carbon dioxide (CO2).

Question 5

What is the proper way to extinguish an induction system fire that occurs when starting a reciprocating engine?

Answer 5

Keep the engine running, which will blow the fire out. If this does not work, use a CO2 fire extinguisher directed into the carburetor air inlet.

Question 6

When starting an aircraft engine equipped with a float carburetor, in what position should the carburetor heat control be placed?

Answer 6

In the cold position.

Question 7

What is meant by a liquid lock in the cylinder of an aircraft engine, and how is it cleared,?

Answer 7

Oil accumulates in the cylinders below the center line of the engine and prevents the piston from moving to the top of its stroke. To clear a liquid lock, remove one of the spark plugs and turn the engine crankshaft until all the oil is forced out of the cylinder.

Question 8

What is the procedure if a hung start occurs when starting a tubrojet engine?

Answer 8

Terminate the starting operation and find the reason the engine would not accelerate as it should.

Question 9

How far ahead of an idling turbo jet engine does the danger area extend?

Answer 9

25 feet.