Aircraft Systems 1) What does 'octane rating' mean when applied to AVGAS: ?

2) A device in a hydraulic system which acts in the same way as a diode in an electrical circuit is a: ? 3) With regard to an air cycle type ECS pack, where is the water separator fitted: ? 4) An unpressurised aircraft is flying above FL 100 and therefore must have sufficient oxygen for: ? 5) What do three green lights represent when the landing gear is selected down: ? 6) An ion detector detects: ? 7) How is temperature controlled in pressurized systems: ? 8) In a non-stressed skin aircraft, bending loads acting on the wings are taken by: ? 9) Oxygen supplied to the flight deck is: ? 10) A Volumetric Top-Off Unit (VTO), is provided in a fuel system to: ? 11) Which is the correct statement regarding a large aircraft fitted with both inboard and outboard ailerons: ? 12) In a vapour cycle cooling system what is the purpose of the condenser: ? 13) The function of stringers in the construction of the fuselage is: ? 14) In a multi engine jet aircraft, when RTO (rejected take-off) mode of the auto brake system is selected on the ground, it will apply the brakes: ? 15) On what principle does the fuel contents gauging system work on a modern large aircraft ? 16) Why, in the bootstrap system, is the air compressed before it enters the heat exchanger? 17) A shuttle valve will: ? 18) The purpose of a ditching control valve is: ? 19) Hydraulic pressure typically used in the system of large transport aircraft is: ? 20) Long haul aircraft are not used as short haul aircraft because: ? 21) Kreuger flaps are positioned: ? 22) During refuelling of a modern jet transport aircraft, which of the following would prevent the required vent space from being filled with fuel: ?

23) The function of the baffles in a fuel tank is: ? 24) At what height is it mandatory for one of the flight deck crew to wear an oxygen mask: ? 25) What is the coefficient of friction on an aquaplaning (hydroplaning) tyre? 26) Aircraft above a certain capacity must carry a crash axe, it is provided to: ? 27) In a modern jet aircraft where is air for air conditioning and pressurisation obtained: ? 28) What happens if a gaseous oxygen cylinder is over pressurized: ? 29) If an aircraft is 340 nm from land and its one engine inop speed is 150 kts: ? 30) Torque links on an undercarriage come under most stress when: ? 31) Fuel booster pumps are: ? 32) The purpose of a refueling volumetric top off unit (VTO) is:? 33) The passenger oxygen drop-down mask stowage doors are released: ? 34) How is temperature controlled in pressurized systems: ? 35) An aircraft planning to fly at FL330 with 120 seats fitted and 42 passengers on board must provide first aid oxygen for:? 36) Hydraulic fluid: ? 37) In a bleed air anti icing system the areas that are heated are: ? 38) The type of extinguish ant to use on magnesium fires would be: ? 39) What is the purpose of inboard ailerons: ? 40) Where are thermal plugs fitted: ? 41) In the event that an emergency descent causes the cabin pressure to decrease below ambient pressure: ? 42) What is the minimum percentage individual fuel tank volume required by JAR 25 as a vent space in a large commercial jet transport aircraft: ? 43) On a modern turbo prop aircraft the method of anti-icing/de-icing the wings is? 44) An underinflated tyre on a dry runway: ? 45) A new tyre with wear on the tread and parallel grooves: ? 46) With regard to an air cycle type ECS pack, where is the water separator fitted: ? 47) In a stressed skin aircraft, bending loads acting on the wings are taken by: ? 48) Why are two longitudinal trim switches fitted to the control

column: ? 49) What is the purpose of inboard ailerons: ? 50) Fuel booster pumps are: ? 51) During refuelling of a modern jet transport aircraft, which of the following would prevent the required vent space from being filled with fuel: ? 52) What type of fire extinguisher would be used on a propane fire: ? 53) An artificial feel system is needed in the pitch channel if: ? 54) The DLL of a transport aircraft is: ? 55) In a landing gear oleo system: ? 56) Typical maximum cabin differential for a transport jet aircraft would be: ? 57) The correct extinguisher to use on a brake fire would be: ? 58) The function of baffle check valves in a fuel tank is: ? 59) The engine fire extinguisher system is activated: ? 60) What is the coefficient of friction on an aquaplaning (hydroplaning) tyre? 61) An aircraft is certified to carry a maximum of 240 passengers, it is configured to carry 200 and actually has 180 passengers on board. The minimum number of drop-down oxygen masks provided must be: ? 62) Auto brakes are disengaged: ? 63) How much fuel can be jettisoned: ? 64) What is the purpose of a surge box inside a fuel tank: ? 65)An unpressurised aircraft is flying above FL 100 and therefore must have sufficient oxygen for: ? 66) What controls cabin pressurization: ? 67) In an air cycle air conditioning system what is the function of the ground-cooling fan: ? 68) Oxygen supplied to the flight deck is: ? 69) The requirement for an aircraft to have a fuel dumping system is: ? 70) Where are thermal plugs fitted: ? 71) Hydraulic fluid : ? 72) If cabin pressure is decreasing, the cabin VSI will indicate:? 73) In the event that an emergency descent causes the cabin pressure to decrease below ambient pressure: ? 74) An emergency exit assisted escape device must be fitted if the door sill height is above:?

75) The passenger oxygen drop-down mask stowage doors are released:? 76) An aircraft is to fly at 29000ft When should the oxygen briefing take place:? 77) What is the reason for putting the horizontal stabiliser on top of the fin: ? 78) The type of extinguishant to use on magnesium fires would be: ? 79) What happens to the angle of attack of the air onto a fixed pitch propeller as the aircraft accelerates down the runway: ? 80) What happens to the AoA of the air onto a VP propeller with increasing TAS if the RPM and throttle levers are not moved: ? 81) The function of stringers in the construction of the fuselage is: ? 82) What is the minimum percentage individual fuel tank volume required by JAR 25 as a vent space in a large commercial jet transport aircraft: ? 83) In a bleed air anti icing system the areas that are heated are: ? 84) The battery in a search and rescue beacon (SARBE) should last for: ? 85) What is a ram air turbine (RAT) which drives a hydraulic pump used for? 86) The temperature of hydraulic fluid is measured: ? 87) At what height is it mandatory for one of the flight deck crew to wear an oxygen mask: ? 88) Fuel tanks accumulate moisture, the most practical way to limit this in an aircraft flown daily is to: ? 89) Where are smoke detectors fitted? 90) A device in a hydraulic system which acts in the same way as a diode in an electrical circuit is a: ? 91) In which of the following areas would an overheat/fire warning be provided.? 92) When opening an aircraft door from outside, what happens to the escape slide: ? 93) Fuel tank booster pumps are:? 94) What is the purpose of a wing main spar: ? 95) In a bleed air anti icing system the areas that are heated are: ? 96) An aircraft is to fly at 29000ft When should the oxygen briefing take place: ? 97) Smoke hoods protect: ?

98) What is a ram air turbine (RAT) which drives a hydraulic pump used for? 99) On the ground an APU can be substituted for: ? 100) What is the purpose of trim tabs: ? 101) In a compensated capacitance fuel contents system what happens to a fuel weight of 8ooolbs if its volume increases by 5% due to an increase in tank temperature: ? 102) Auto brakes are disengaged: ? 103) A new tyre with wear on the tread and parallel grooves: ? 104) Emergency oxygen is provided by: ? 105) If an aircraft is 340 nm from land and its one engine inop speed is 150 kts: ? 106) What do three green lights represent when the landing gear is selected down: ? 107) The demand valve of a diluter demand oxygen regulator in normal mode operates when: ? 108) What ice protection system is used on most modern jet transport aircraft: ? 109) In an aircraft with a fuel dumping system it will allow fuel to be dumped: ? 110) The advantage of a float type fuel gauging system is: ? 1. Simple 2. Compensates for variations of SG 3. Reads fuel quantity by mass 4. Compensates for change of aircraft attitude The combination regrouping all the correct statements is: 111) The function of the baffles in a fuel tank is: ? 112) Oxygen supplied to the flight deck is: ? 113) What is the "Bootstrap" system in Cabin pressurization: ? 114) An ion detector detects: ? 115) What is the coefficient of friction on an aquaplaning (hydroplaning) tyre? 116) An undercarriage leg is considered to be locked down when: ? 117) In a twin jet fuel system what is the function of a feeder box: ? 118) What is the purpose of the torque links in a landing gear leg: ? 119) What is the minimum percentage individual fuel tank volume required by JAR 25 as a vent space in a large commercial jet transport aircraft: ? 120) What is the reason for putting the horizontal stabiliser on top of the fin: ?

121) In a bootstrap air conditioning system in what order does the air travel? 122) In a landing gear oleo system: ? 123) In a modern passenger airliner what type of hydraulic fluid is used: ? 124) A shuttle valve will: ? 125) How do differential ailerons work: ? 126) The type of extinguishant to use on magnesium fires would be: ? 127) The fuel tanks of a modern passenger airliner are filled by: ? 128) The function of stringers in the construction of the fuselage is:? 129) Hydraulic reservoirs are pressurised by : ? 130) A twin jet aircraft would normally be refuelled by which of the following methods: ? 131) Where are thermal plugs fitted: ?