Alrframes

AJrframes [8J (12)

Question 240 (in database)
A BCF fire extinguisher:

tOJlic fumes and should never be used in an enclosed cockpit.

a) gives off highly toxic

,
d) is quite safe to
to~jn
~in an encJOSedp;ijk:pit
enCIPsedA~k:pit
encJosedp,tGkpit if the cockpit is subsequently ventilated.
d.
I.:J - t\
..,
The correct answer is d.
Ij
'""
03

Question 317 i database)

What kind
increase the wing area as well as the camber?
a) Slotted
b) Split flaps.
c) Kruger flaps.

G-TAGS

.....-~

..

d) Fowler flaps.
The correct answer is d.
Question 295 (in database)
The undercarriage legs of many light aircraft, particularly the nose leg, are sprung and damped
using compressed air and oil. This type of structure is known as:

a) an oleo.

servodyne. 1:)li.-"~G~-~l AGS ...

d) a
d) a servodyne.
The correct answer is a.

Question 241 (in database)

water, that life jackets:
It is good practice, when flying over large areas of water,

a) should be carri '

der the pilots' seats.

G-TAGS

G-TAGS
c) should be inspected periodically for leaks.

d) are worn inflated

inflated..
The correct answer is b.

Question 243 (in database)

A flying control lock:
a) will constrain the control column to its design limits so as not to overstress the air1rame during
normal operations.
b) must

always~d

c) is used to

when flying in gusty conditions.

loc~ntrols 0

the ground to prevent damage mhigtl wind conditions.

d) is only necessary on,the elefaroX !,G

The correct answer is c.

Question 239 (in database)

Water-based fire extinguishers are most suitable for use on:
a) combustible me~ls and fuel.
b) electrical equipment and pa ~s.,.

AGS

c) paper and furnishing fabrics.

d) wheel and brake fires.
The correct answer is c.
Question 246 (in database)
Semi-monocoque can be defined as:
a) a stressed skin with supported apertures containing an internal structure framework.
b) a framework of light-gauge steel tubes welded together to form a space frame of triangular
shape.
c) a structure with no' aP.ertures at.all.
d) an apertureless structure wi
longerons over a stressed skin.
The correct answer is a.

ro h a~ng formers being supported by stringers and

) ...
.,

Question 244 (in database)

The component parts of the wing shown in the diagram are:

a) Primary Spar

Ribs

Stringer

b) Front Spar

Secondary Spar

Ribs

c) Front Spar
d) Stringers

t; -

Seconuary

Click here to see the diagram.

The correct answer is c .

GS
,

Ribs

Question 294 (in database)

On the trailing edge of control surfaces, usually one of the ailerons, of some light aircraft there is
a small fixed metal tab. The purpose of this is:
a) to discharge static electricity.
b) a label for

ma n ~facturer's
man
~ acturer's

reference number.

c) to allow a licen~ engine

wgine to djust lateral trim onlthe
on the ground,
grou
d) to allow the pilot to adjust
The correct answer is c.

larerai1;.~Go~
larerai1;.~
larerai1;.""mGo~ the ground to compensate for a load change.

Question 245 (in database)

A true 'monocqgue' structure:

h"'~,

dlffe,,~ct;o",

P" ::'

,;""ft.
,;""ft.

a) woo"
would have bul L , ds ''';0
set in place
separate the
the aircraft.
,)
P" ;," to
to ",.""
th' differenu,.ections of
of th'
b) would have a frameworltti
fr;tr!l8Work
framewo~TIi
CO TIi!!-ir
TIi~ir~o
!!-ir~~~ht
0 '' Iht
~ht gauge steel tubes welded together.
c) is sometimes referred to as 'Strained Skin' construction.
d) would have no apertures at all.
The correct answer is d.

Question 242 (in database)

jacket
The type of gas which is stored in the activating cylinder of a life jacket:
a) is extremely toxic and great care should be taken, when topping up the lifejacket, not to
breathe any of it in.
b) is Carbon

Dioxi~e.

c) is highly ;ofl,m"",
cl

.....

Mon;:o':;d:e~.::""~G~-::;l
G-1AGS
AGS ~

d)
d) is
is Carbon
Carbon
The correct answer is b.

Question 293 (in database)

On a modern light aircraft with a cantilever wing the weight is supported by:
a) the metal

b~~iJ."~G:;::_~TAGS
G-1AGS

b) internal
intemal wire
wire b'!9D9
b)
cl
cc)l the ribs
ribs..

d)
d ) one or more deep spars.
The correct answer is d.