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1. Which is classified as a major repair? A - The splicing of skin sheets. aa B - Installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer. C - Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin. 2. . Which of the following may be used for the repair of fuel leaks on most integral fuel tanks? A - Welding and resealing. B - Brazing and resealing. C - Riveting and resealing. aa 3. The purpose of a subcooler in a vapor-cycle cooling system is to A - augment the cooling capacity during periods of peak demand. B - aid in quick cooling a hot aircraft interior. C - cool the freon to prevent premature vaporization. aa 4. When straightening members made of 2024-T4, you should A - straighten cold and reinforce. aa B - straighten cold and anneal to remove stress. C - apply heat to the inside of the bend. 5. If an engine-driven hydraulic pump of the correct capacity fails to maintain normal system pressure during the operation of a cowl flap actuating unit, the probable cause is A - mechanical interference to the movement of the cowl flap. B - a partial restriction in the inport of the selector valve. C - restriction in the pump outlet. Aa 6. Which is a characteristic of petroleum base hydraulic fluid?

A - Flammable under normal conditions. aa B - Compatible to natural rubber seals and packings. C - Nonflammable under all conditions. 7. What landing gear warning device(s) is/are incorporated on retractable landing gear aircraft? A - A visual indicator showing gear position. B - A light which comes on when the gear is fully down and locked. C - A horn or other aural device and a red warning light. 8. How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float type carburetor, cleared of excessive fuel? A - Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch on, and the throttle fully open, until the excess fuel has cleared or until the engine starts. B - Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch off, and the throttle fully open, until the fuel charge has been cleared. aa C - Turn off the fuel and the ignition. Discontinue the starting attempt until the excess fuel has cleared. 9. 1.Usually bleed air from a gas-turbine engine compressor can be safely used for cabin pressurization. 2.Independent cabin condition air machines (air cycle machine) can be powered by bleed air from an aircraft turbine engine compressor. Regarding the above statements, A - only No. 1 is true. B - only No. 2 is true. C - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true. aa 10. In brake service work, the term bleeding brakes is the process of A - withdrawing air only from the system.

B - withdrawing fluid from the system for the purpose of removing air that has entered the system. aa C - replacing small amounts of fluid in reservoir. 11. If it is necessary to use an electrical connector where it may be exposed to moisture, the mechanic should A - coat the connector with grease. B - use a special moisture-proof type. aa C - spray the connector with varnish or zinc-chromate. 12. The pressure source for power brakes is A - the main hydraulic system. aa B - the power brake reservoir. C - a master cylinder. 13. In a hovering helicopter equipped with a tail rotor, directional control is maintained by A - changing the tail rotor RPM. B - tilting the main rotor disk in the desired direction. C - varying the pitch of the tail rotor blades aa 14. What is one advantage of piston-type hydraulic motors over electric motors? A - They are considerably quieter in operation. B - There is no fire hazard if the motor is stalled. aa C - They work satisfactorily over a wider temperature range. 15. The hydraulic packing seals used in a landing gear shock strut are A - generally designed to be compatible with more than one type of fluid. B - kept from direct contact with fluid by teflon or nylon backup rings. C - used only with a specific type of fluid. aa

16. Aircraft brakes requiring a large volume of fluid to operate the brakes generally A - use independent master cylinder systems. B - do not use brake system accumulators. C - use power brake control valves. aa 17. When purging a freon air-conditioning system, it is important to release the charge at a slow rate. What is the reason for the slow-rate discharge? A - Prevent the large amount of freon from contaminating the surrounding atmosphere. B - Prevent excessive loss of refrigerant oil. aa C - Prevent condensation from forming and contaminating the system. 18. What is the allowable manufacturing tolerance for a bushing where the outside dimensions shown on the blueprint are:1.0625 + .0025 - .0003? A - 1.0650. B - 1.0647. C - .0028. aa 19. If two actuating cylinders which have the same cross-sectional area but different lengths of stroke are connected to the same source of hydraulic pressure, they will exert A - different amounts of force but will move at the same rate of speed. B - equal amounts of force but will move at different rates of speed. C - equal amounts of force and will move at the same rate of speed. 20. What is used to flush a system normally serviced with MIL-H-5606 hydraulic fluid? A - Methyl ethyl ketone or kerosene. B - Naphtha or varsol. aa C - Lacquer thinner or trichlorethylene.

21. What is the purpose of a gusset or gusset plate used in the construction and repair of aircraft structures? A - To hold structural members in position temporarily until the permanent attachment has been completed. B - To provide access for inspection of structural attachments. C - To join and reinforce intersecting structural members. aa 22. The strength of a well-designed and properly prepared wood splice joint is provided by the A - bearing surface of the wood fibers. B - glue. aa C - reinforcement plates. 23. (1) A small amount of water in a vapor-cycle cooling system can freeze in the receiver-dryer and stop the entire system operation. (2) Water in a vapor-cycle cooling system will react with refrigerant to form hydrochloric acid which is highly corrosive to the metal in the system. Regarding the above statements, A - only No. 1 is true. B - only No. 2 is true. aa C - both No. 1 and No. 2 are true. 24. Which of the following is a hazard associated with sanding on fabric covered surfaces during the finishing process? A - Overheating of the fabric/finish, especially with the use of power tools. B - Static electricity buildup. aa C - Embedding of particles in the finish. 25. After cleaning or replacing the filtering element in a combustion heater fuel system, the system should be pressurized and A - all connections checked for leaks. aa B - the fuel filter bypass valve reset to the filter position.

C - a sample of fuel taken downstream from the filter to ensure proper operation of the new filtering element. 26. The purpose of a relief valve in a brake system is to A - reduce pressure for brake application. B - prevent the tire from skidding. C - compensate for thermal expansion. Aa 27. What is the purpose of the oil separator in the pneumatic deicing system? A - To protect the deicer boots from oil deterioration. aa B - To remove oil from air exhausted from the deicer boots. C - To prevent an accumulation of oil in the vacuum system. 28. A tension regulator in the flight control cable system of a large all-metal aircraft is used primarily to A - increase the cable tension in cold weather. B - provide a means of changing cable tension in flight. C - retain a set tension. Aa 29. The main system pressure relief valve in a simple hydraulic system equipped with a power control valve should be adjusted A - with the power control valve held in the CLOSED position. aa B - while one or more actuating units are in operation. C - with the power control valve in the OPEN position. 30.Which is classified as a major repair? A. B. C. Any repair of damaged stressed metal skin. The splicing of skin sheets. Installation of new engine mounts obtained from the aircraft manufacturer.

32. The replacement of fabric on fabric covered parts such as wings, fuselages, stabilizers, or control surfaces is considered to be a A. B. C. minor repair unless the new cover is different in any way from the original cover. minor repair unless the underlying structure is altered or repaired. major repair even though no other alteration or repair is performed.

33. If all, or a significant part of a stall strip is missing on an airplane wing, a likely result will be A. B. C. increased lift in the area of installation on the opposite wing at high angles of attack. asymmetrical lateral control at or near stall angles of attack. asymmetrical lateral control at low angles of attack.

34. An airplane wing is designed to produce lift resulting from A. B. C. negative air pressure below the wing's surface and positive air pressure above the wing's surface along with the downward deflection of air. positive air pressure below the wing's surface and negative air pressure above the wing's surface along with the downward deflection of air. positive air pressure below and above the wing's surface along with the downward deflection of air.

35. The purpose of aircraft wing dihedral is to A. B. C. increase lateral stability. increase lift coefficient of the wing. increase longitudinal stability.

36. Aspect ratio of a wing is defined as the ratio of the A. B. C. wingspan to the mean chord. square of the chord to the wingspan. wingspan to the wing root.

37. A wing with a very high aspect ratio (in comparison with a low aspect ratio wing) will have A. B. C. poor control qualities at low airspeeds. a low stall speed. increased drag at high angles of attack.

38. The desired effect of using winglets on an aircraft's wingtips is to A. B. C. optimize wing dihedral and improve lateral stability increase the lift to drag ratio. reduce the aspect ratio.

39. Which maintenance action is an airframe major repair? A. The repair of portions of skin sheets by making additional seams.

B. Rewinding the field coil of an electrical accessory. C. Changes to the wing or to fixed or movable control surfaces which affect flutter and vibration characteristics. 40. Which is an appliance major repair? A. B. C. Repairs to a propeller governor or its control. Overhaul of a hydraulic pressure pump. Troubleshooting and repairing broken circuits in landing light circuits.

41. Generally, when an induction fire occurs during starting of a reciprocating engine, the first course of action should be to A. B. C. continue cranking and start the engine if possible. close the throttle. discharge carbon dioxide from a fire extinguisher into the air intake of the engine.

42. When starting and ground operating an aircraft's engine, the aircraft should be positioned to head into the wind primarily

A. B. C.

to help cancel out engine torque effect. to aid in achieving and maintaining the proper air and fuel mixture flow in the engine. for engine cooling purposes.

43. When approaching the rear of an idling turbojet engine, the hazard area extends aft of the engine approximately A. B. C. 50 feet. 200 feet. 100 feet.

44. If a hot start occurs during starting of a turbine powerplant, what is the likely cause? A. B. C. The fuel/air mixture was excessively rich. The ambient air temperature was too high (over 100 degrees F). The starting unit overheated.

45. What effect will aviation gasoline mixed with jet fuel have on a turbine engine? A. B. C. The tetraethyl lead in the gasoline forms deposits on the compressor blades. No appreciable effect. The tetraethyl lead in the gasoline forms deposits on the turbine blades. (1) Jet fuel is of higher viscosity than aviation gasoline and therefore holds contaminants better. (2) Viscosity has no relation to contamination of fuel. 46. Regarding the above statements, A. B. C. neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true. both No. 1 and No. 2 are true. only No. 1 is true.

47. When towing a large aircraft A. B. C. a person should be in the cockpit to watch for obstructions. persons should be stationed at the nose, each wingtip, and the empennage at all times. a person should be in the cockpit to operate the brakes.

48. Weathervaning tendency is greatest when taxiing A. B. C. a tailwheel-type airplane in a direct crosswind. a nosewheel-type airplane in a quartering headwind. either type of airplane in a quartering tailwind.

49. When taxiing an airplane with a quartering tailwind, the elevators and A. B. C. both ailerons should be kept in the neutral position. upwind aileron should be held in the down position. upwind aileron should be held in the up position.

50. When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing red light from the control tower means A. B. C. move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately. stop and wait for a green light. return to starting point.

51. A person should approach or leave a helicopter in the pilot's field of vision whenever the engine is running in order to avoid A. B. C. blowing dust or debris caused by rotor downwash. the tail rotor. the main rotor.

52. When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, a flashing white light from the control tower means

A. B. C.

return to starting point. move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately. OK to proceed but use extreme caution.

53. When taxiing (or towing) an aircraft, an alternating red and green light from the control tower means A. B. C. return to starting point. OK to proceed but use extreme caution. move clear of the runway/taxiway immediately.

54. When stopping a nosewheel-type airplane after taxiing, the nosewheel should be left A. B. C. unlocked. turned at a small angle. pointed straight ahead.

55. When first starting to move an aircraft while taxiing, it is important to A. B. C. notify the control tower. test the brakes. closely monitor the instruments.

56. The color of 100LL fuel is A. B. C. red. blue. colorless or straw.

57. How are aviation fuels, which possess greater antiknock qualities than 100 octane, classified? A. B. According to the milliliters of lead. By performance numbers.

C.

By reference to normal heptane.

58. Why is ethylene dibromide added to aviation gasoline? A. B. C. To remove zinc silicate deposits from the spark plugs. To scavenge lead oxide from the cylinder combustion chambers. To increase the antiknock rating of the fuel.

59. Both gasoline and kerosene have certain advantages for use as turbine fuel. Which statement is true in reference to the advantages of each? A. B. C. Kerosene has a higher heat energy per unit weight than gasoline. Gasoline has a higher heat energy per unit volume than kerosene. Kerosene has a higher heat energy per unit volume than gasoline.

60. What must accompany fuel vaporization? A. B. C. An absorption of heat. A decrease in vapor pressure. A reduction in volume.

61. Characteristics of detonation are A. B. C. cylinder pressure remains the same, excessive cylinder head temperature, and a decrease in engine power. rapid rise in cylinder pressure, excessive cylinder head temperature, and a decrease in engine power. rapid rise in cylinder pressure, cylinder head temperature normal, and a decrease in engine power.

62. A fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause A. B. C. vapor lock. detonation. hard starting.

63. Jet fuel number identifiers are A. B. C. performance numbers to designate the volatility of the fuel. performance numbers and are relative to the fuel's performance in the aircraft engine. type numbers and have no relation to the fuel's performance in the aircraft engine.

64. The main differences between grades 100 and 100LL fuel are A. B. C. lead content and color. volatility, lead content, and color. volatility and lead content.

65. Characteristics of aviation gasoline are A. B. C. high heat value, low volatility. high heat value, high volatility. low heat value, low volatility.

66. Tetraethyl lead is added to aviation gasoline to A. B. C. improve the gasoline's performance in the engine. retard the formation of corrosives. dissolve the moisture in the gasoline.

67. Why is ethylene dibromide added to aviation gasoline? a. To scavenge lead oxide from the cylinder combustion chambers. aa b. To increase the antiknock rating of the fuel. c. To remove zinc silicate deposits from the spark plugs. 68. A fuel that does not vaporize readily enough can cause A. vapor lock.

B. C.

detonation. hard starting.

69. How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float type carburetor, cleared of excessive fuel? A. Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch off, and the throttle fully open, until the fuel charge has been cleared. Turn off the fuel and the ignition. Discontinue the starting attempt until the excess fuel has cleared. Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch on, and the throttle fully open, until the excess fuel has cleared or until the engine starts.

B. C.

70. If a radial engine has been shut down for more than 30 minutes, the propeller should be rotated through at least two revolutions to A. B. C. prime the engine. check for leaks. check for hydraulic lock.

71. The priming of a fuel injected horizontally opposed engine is accomplished by placing the fuel control lever in the A. B. C. AUTO RICH position. IDLE CUTOFF position. FULL RICH position.

72. The most important condition to be monitored during start after fuel flow begins in a turbine engine is the A. B)
C)

EGT, TIT, or ITT.

RPM. oil pressure.

73. Which of the following is the most satisfactory extinguishing agent for use on a carburetor or intake fire? A. B)
C)

Carbon dioxide.

Dry chemical. A fine, water mist.

74. During starting of a turbine powerplant using a compressed air starter, a hung start occurred. Select the proper procedure. A. B. C. Shut the engine down. Advance power lever to increase RPM. Re-engage the starter.

75. A hung start in a jet engine is often caused by A. B. C. the starter cutting off too soon. an excessively rich fuel/air mixture. malfunctions in the ignition system.

76. Which statement below reflects a typical requirement when towing some aircraft? A. B. C. Tailwheel aircraft must be towed backwards. If the aircraft has a steerable nosewheel, the torque-link lock should be set to full swivel. Discharge all hydraulic pressure to prevent accidental operation of the nosewheel steering mechanism.

77. Which statement(s) is/are true regarding tiedown of small aircraft? 1. Manila (hemp) rope has a tendency to stretch when it gets wet. 2. Nylon or dacron rope is preferred to manila rope. 3. The aircraft should be headed downwind in order to eliminate or minimize wing lift. 4. Leave the nosewheel or tailwheel unlocked.

A. 1 and 2. B. 2. C. 1, 2, 3, and 4. 78. When approaching the front of an idling jet engine, the hazard area extends forward of the engine approximately A. B. C. 25 feet. 15 feet. 10 feet.

79. What is the purpose of a gusset or gusset plate used in the construction and repair of aircraft structures? A. To hold structural members in position temporarily until the permanent attachment has been completed. B. To provide access for inspection of structural attachments. C. To join and reinforce intersecting structural members. aa 80. What component in a vapor-cycle cooling system would most likely be at fault if a system would not take a freon charge? A. Expansion valve. aa B. Condenser. C. Receive r-dryer. 81. A hydraulic accumulator is charged with an air preload of 1,000 PSI. When a hydraulic system pressure of 3,000 PSI is developed, the pressure on the air side of the accumulator will be A. 1,000 PSI. B. 3,000 PSI. aa C. 4,000 PSI. 82. What should be checked when a shock strut bottoms during a landing?

A. Air pressure. B. Packing seals for correct installation. C. Fluid level. aa 83. The type of fuel-boost pump that separates air and vapor from the fuel before it enters the line to the carburetor is the A. gear-type pump. B. centrifugal-type pump. aa C. sliding vane-type pump 84. To prevent vapor lock in fuel lines at high altitude, some aircraft are equipped with A. vapor separators. B. direct-injection-type carburetors. C. booster pumps. 85. If control cables are adjusted properly and the control surfaces tend to vibrate, the probable cause is A. worn attachment fittings. B. oil can effects on the control surfaces. C. excessive cable tension. 86. A loud hammering noise in a hydraulic system having an accumulator usually indicates A. air in the fluid. B. too much preload in the accumulator. C. too low or no preload in the accumulator. 87. Which of the following should be accomplished in the installation of aircraft wiring? A. Support the bundle to structure and/or solid fluid lines to prevent chafing damage.

B. Provide adequate slack in the wire bundle to compensate for large changes in temperature. C. Locate the bundle above flammable fluid lines and securely clamp to structure. 88. The cabin pressurization modes of operation are A. isobaric, differential, and maximum differential. B. differential, unpressurized, and isobaric. C. ambient, unpressurized, and isobaric. 89. When an empty shock strut is filled with fluid, care should be taken to extend and compress the strut completely at least two times to A. thoroughly lubricate the piston rod. B. force out any excess fluid. C. ensure proper packing ring seating and removal of air bubbles. Aa 90. The thermal switches of a bimetallic thermal-switch type fire-detection system are heat-sensitive units that complete circuits at a certain temperature. They are connected in A. parallel with each other, and in parallel with the indicator lights. B. parallel with each other, but in series with the indicator lights. aa C. series with each other, but in parallel with the indicator lights. 91. Which of the following is the best means to use when removing wet snow from an aircraft? A. A brush or a squeegee. aa B. Hot air. C. Warm water. 92. Excessive wear in the center of the tread of an aircraft tire is an indication of A. incorrect camber. B. excessive toe-out.

C. overinflation. aa

93. Excluding lines, which components are required to make up a simple hydraulic system? A. Actuator, pressure reservoir, accumulator, and selector valve. B. Pump, reservoir, selector valve, and actuator. aa C. Pump, reservoir, relief valve, and shuttle valve.