Week 7

Question 1

Where do you report faults?

Answer 1

Logbooks and Fault Reporting Manual

Question 2

What are the 4 steps to fault reporting?

Answer 2

Fault confirmation
Fault Isolation
Identify Problem
Determine Cause

Question 3

What may manufacturers also publish along with the FRM depending on the complexity of the aircraft?

Answer 3

Fault Isolation Manual

Question 4

Many pieces of aircraft equipment have technology built into the components to assist the technician to find faults. These are called ___________

Answer 4

B.I.T.E. = Built In Test Equipment

Question 5

What happens to equipment with BITE every time the aircraft is powered?

Answer 5

Integrity check is performed by the computer

Question 6

On modern aircraft, individual computers and control boxes are managed through a network that interfaces all of these boxes. Negating the need for a BITE check on each individual system. This is called:

Answer 6

Centralized Maintenance Computer

Question 7

Where might you also do troubleshooting from the flight deck?

Answer 7

MCDU

Multi-Purpose Control and Display Unit