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lateral axis

The elevators of a conventional airplane are used to provide rotation about the:

rudder

An airplane is controlled directionally about its vertical axis by the:

down and the elevator will move up

If the control stick of an aircraft with properly rigged flight controls is moved rearward and to the left, the right aileron will move:

leading edge to trailing edge

The chord of a wing is measured from:

directional stability

The purpose of the vertical fin is to provide:

Compression, Tension, Torsion, Bending, Shear

The stresses that acts on an aircraft are:

angle of attack

The acute angle formed by the chord line of a wing and the relative wind is known as the:

reduce stalling speed

The purpose of wing slats is to:

1/8

What is the smallest size cable that may be used in aircraft primary control systems?

longerons and stringers

Which part(s) of a semi monocoque fuselage prevent(s) tension and compression from bending the fuselage?

longerons and stringers

Longitudinal (fore and aft) structural members of a semi monocoque fuselage are called?

Three times the thickness of the thickest sheet

The general rule for finding the proper rivet diameter is:

one and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank

The shop head of a rivet should be:

Two times the diameter of the rivet shank

What is the minimum edge distance for aircraft rivets?

dimples

Most rivets used in aircraft construction have:

an overall length of 5/16 inch

MS20426AD-6-5 indicates a countersunk rivet which has:

5056

Which rivet is used for riveting magnesium alloy structures?

monel

Which rivet is used for riveting nickel steel alloys?

To maintain correct wheel alignment

What is the purpose of the torque links attached to the cylinder and piston of a landing gear oleo strut?

prevent heavy spots and reduce vibration

The primary purpose for balancing aircraft wheel assemblies is to:

wide operating temperature

One of the main advantages of skydrol is it's:

red color, petroleum base, will burn, synthetic rubber seals

Characteristics of MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid are:

red

Petroleum base hydraulic fluid is which color?

intake, compression, ignition, power, exhaust

The five events of a four-stroke cycle engine in the order of their occurrence are:

exhaust and intake

On which strokes are both valves on a four-stroke cycle reciprocating engine open?

Shortly before the piston reaches the top of the compression stroke

When is the fuel/air mixture ignited in a conventional reciprocating engine?

provide for balance and eliminate vibration to the greatest extent possible.

The primary concern in establishing the firing order for an opposed engine is to:

cylinder volume with piston at bottom dead center and at top dead center

Compression ratio is the ratio between the:

backfiring into the induction system

If the intake valve is opened too early in the cycle of operation of a four-stroke cycle engine, it may result in:

water-mixed degreaser residues may cause engine oil contamination in the overhauled engine

During overhaul, the disassembled parts of an engine are usually degreased with some form of mineral spirits solvent rather than water-mixed degreasers primarily because:

To determine satisfactory performance

What is the purpose of a power check on a reciprocating engine?

Next in firing order to the one from which they were removed and swapped bottom to top

After spark plugs from an opposed engine have been serviced, in what position should they be reinstalled?

The piston was positioned past top dead center

As the pressure is applied during a reciprocating engine compression check using a differential pressure tester, what would a movement of the propeller in the direction of engine rotation indicate?

N2 compressor

In the dual axial-flow or twin spool compressor system, the first stage turbine drives the:

To control the direction of the airflow

What is one purpose of the stator blades in the compressor section of a turbine engine?

To increase pressure and reduce velocity

What is the purpose of the diffuser section in a turbine engine?

To straighten and collect the exhaust gases into a solid exhaust jet

The function of the exhaust cone assembly of a turbine engine is to

Air Inlet and Compressor

The cold section of a gas turbine engine is consisted of?

Combustion, Turbine and Exhaust

The hot section of a gas turbine engine is consisted of?

Auxiliary Power Unit

APU stands for:

volt

The potential difference between two conductors which are insulated from each other is measured

watt

what unit is used to express electrical power?

crew, usable fuel passenger and cargo

The useful load of an aircraft consist of the

reweighing the aircraft

Which of the following can provide the empty weight of an aircraft if the aircraft's weight and balance records become lost, destroyed or otherwise inaccurate?

distance

What type of measurement is used to designate the arm in weight and balance computation?

weighing points

What should be clearly indicates on the aircraft weighing form?

authorized weight of an aircraft and its contents

When dealing with weight and balance of an aircraft the term "maximum weight" is interpreted to mean the maximum

a person should be in the cockpit to operate the brakes

when towing a large aircraft

upwind aileron should be held in the down position

When taxiing an airplane with a quartering frail wind the elevators and

move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately

When taxiing an aircraft, a flashing red light from the control tower means

return to starting point

When taxiing an aircraft, a flashing white light from the control tower means

vapor lock

A fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause

high heat value, high volatility

Characteristics of aviation gasoline are

chemical surface treatment

When an anodized surface coating is damaged in service, it can be partially restored by A. applying a thin coat of zinc chromate primer

improper heat treatment

A primary cause of intergranular corrosions is

Stiff non metallic brush

Corrosion should be removed from magnesium parts with a

stainless steel

Which of these materials is the most cathodic

aircraft maintenance record

Where is the record of compliance with airworthiness directives or manufacturers service bulletins normally indicated ?

in each record

When a 100 hour inspection is completed. If the separate maintenance records for the airframe power plants and propeller are maintained where is the entry for the inspection recorded?

the person approving or disapproving for return of service

Who is responsible for making the entry in the maintenance record after an annual 100 hour or progressive inspection?

99 percent commercially pure aluminum.

The aluminum code number 1100 identifies what type of aluminum?

Reduced Weight

The I-beam wooden spar is routed to

Glue

The strength of a well-designed and properly prepared wood splice joint is provided by the

If the same quality wood is used in both

Laminated wood spars may be substituted for solid rectangular wood spars

parallel grain construction

Laminated wood is sometimes used in the construction of highly stressed aircraft component. This wood can be identified by its

Tensile Strength

The strength classification of fabrics used in aircraft concerning is based on

only no.1 is true

which one is true (1) Machine-sewn seam in aircraft covering fabrics (2) a plain lapped seam is cover permissible

Four

How many fabric thickness will be found in French-felt seam?

polyurethane

Which property applied finish top coat is the most durable and chemical resistant?

Remove grease from fabric

A correct way of using acetone is

140 degrees and turn at a low speed

When drilling stainless steel the drill used should have an included angle of

are less subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminum

Clod aluminum alloys are used in aircraft because they

skin or covering

The monocoque fuselage relies largely on the strength at

to retard age hardening

What is the purpose of refrigerating 2017 and 2024 aluminum alloy rivets after heat treatment?

2117- 13

Which rivet may be used as received without further treatments?

steel parts

Mild steel rivets are used for riveting

bend radius

A piece of sheet metals is bent to a certain radius. The curvature of the bend is referred to as the

heat treatment

he aluminum alloys used in aircraft construction are usually hardened by which method?

pressure regulator

What device in a hydraulic system with a constant delivery pump allows circulation of the fluid when no demands are on the system?

a moisture separator

An aircraft pneumatic system, which incorporate an engine driven multistage reciprocationg compressor also requires:

to allow the feeding of any engine from any tank.

What is the primary purpose of the crossfeed system?

to extend the landing gear if the normal operating mechanism fails

On all aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, some means must be provided to

prevent hydraulic pump cavitation

What is the main purpose of a pressurized reservoir in a hydraulic system?

pitch

An airplane which has good longitudinal stability should have a minimum tendency to

move toward the leading edge

As the angle of attack of an airfoil increases, the center of the pressure will

fowler flaps

What type of flap system increases the wing area and changes the wing chamber?

also increase

When the lift of an airfoil increases the drag will

spam and chord

What physical factors are involved in the aspect ratio of airplane wings?

aileron

With which system is differential content associated?

worm attachment fittings

If control cables are adjusted properly and the control surfaces tend to vibrate the probable cause is

the airplane will be heavy on the controls

If the travel of an airplaines' control is correct but the cables are rigged exceptionally tight what probable effect will this have when flying the airplane?

degress of flap travel

The universal propeller protractor can be used to measure

install critical stress panels of plates

Which should be accomplished before jacking an aircraft

10 hours

The maximum time a 100 hour inspection maybe extended is

deteriorated flexible hoses

If it is determined that spongy brake action is not caused by air in the brake system, what is the next most likely cause?

wheel flange

overinflated aircraft tires may cause damage to the

preventive maintenance

the removal installation and repair of landing gear tires by the holder of a private pilot certificate on an aircraft owned or operated in considered to be

the aircraft service manual

the correct inflation pressure for and aircraft fire can be obtained from

Can type

In which type of turbine engine combustion chamber is the case and liner removed and installed as one unit during routine maintenance?

To straighten and collect this exhaust gases into a solid exhaust jet

The function of the exhaust cone assembly of a turbine engine is to