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ANS_A 250 ohms

ANS_A2

ANS_B 500 ohms

ANS_B2

ANS_C 1000 ohms

ANS_C2

Two 500 ohm resistance is : resistors are connected in parallel. The total The voltage across points B-C is : (Ref. Resistance Fig 1) The current (Ref. Resistance delivered by the Fig 1) battery is : The voltage across (Ref. Resistance the 3 Kohm resistor Fig 1) is : The current flowing (Ref. Resistance through the 4 Kohm Fig 1) resistor is : Two resistors are 24 milliamps. If one connected in resistor is 3 times parallel and take a greater than the total current of other, the An aircraft filament 0.6 amps. The has a resistance of power dissipated 100 ohms and a is: current of Two 500 ohm resistance is : resistors are connected in parallel. The total The electrical charge on a proton

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12.8 volts

11.2 volts

0 volts

1 mA

4 mA

8 mA

12.8v

9.6v

3.2v

0.8 mA

1 mA

3.2 mA

current 6 milliamps through the SMALLER resistor is: 3.6 watts

12 milliamps

18 milliamps

60 watts

36 watts

250 ohms

500 ohms

1000 ohms

positive

negative

neutral

LINE_1

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ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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in the nucleus of an atom is : The factors governing the resistance of a conductor are : An E.M.F. of 12 to flow. The circuit volts applied to a resistance is : circuit causes a current of 50mA In a parallel circuit, the loads are connected:

length, cross sectional area and resistivity 24 ohms

length, cross sectional area and current applied 24 milliohms

length, cross sectional area and voltage applied 6 ohms

end to end to a common e.m.f.

The electrical resistance of most metals : The factors goverming the resistance of a conductor are : An emf of 12 volts applied to a circuit causes a current of Temperature stabilisation is required in an AF transistor amplifier Flemings "Right

500 milliamps to flow. The circuit resistance is : to prevent thermal runaway due to excessive : field, conventional

increases with increase in temperature length, cross sectional area and voltage applied 6 ohms

to a common path e.m.f. in such a way that there is only one current decreases with increase in temperature length, cross sectional area and current applied 24 ohms

to a common current e.m.f. in such a paths way as to provide alternative is not affected by temperature change length, cross sectional area and resistivity 24 milliohms

signal current

leakage current

signal output

motors

generators

both motors and

LINE_1 Hand" rule is used to establish the directions of In a d.c. parallel circuit, the sum of the currents flowing out of a A material that contains very few free electrons is known as : When electrons can move easily from atom to atom in a material, the The conductor in Tersil cable is : When a transistor, acting as a switch, is in its closed position, A voltage of 115 V 400 Hz feeds a circuit of a 2 Kohm resistor in A voltage of 115 V 400 Hz feeds a circuit of a 2 Kohm resistor in

LINE_2 current and movement in :

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C generators

ANS_C2

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junction equals the This is sum of the currents defined flowing into a under: junction.

Kirchoff's 1st law

Kirchoff's 2nd law

Faraday's law

an insulator

a conductor

a non insulator

material is known as :

an insulator

a semiconductor

a conductor

the voltage between emitter and collector is : series with a 0.1 microF capacitor. The impedence of the circuit is series with a 0.1 microF capacitor. The phase relationship between

Tinned Copper Vcc

Nickel plated copper dependent on the base emitter bias 4.45 Kohms

Stainless Steel approximately zero

B B

3.97 Kohms

5.6 Kohms

voltage and Voltage and current is : Current are in phase

Voltage leads Current by 26.7 degrees

Voltage lags Current by 63.3 degrees

LINE_1 Which of the following types of electrical wire is likely to be used One thousandth part of an ampere is called a: A Static Inverter is used to :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A Nyvin

ANS_A2

ANS_B Tersil

ANS_B2

ANS_C Febsil

ANS_C2

for connection of engine? thermo-couples around the jet-pipe of a turbine

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Kilo-ampere

Milli-ampere

Micro-ampere

convert frequency wild AC to DC aircraft, the indication of a fault could be found by: aircraft DC bus bar will be a: an insulation test

When checking the insulation of an electrical cable installed on the The unit used on aircraft to connect a 200 V 400 Hz generator to the When referring to fuses, H.R.C. means : A sine wave has a peak to peak value of 2 V. The RMS value is : Circuit testing on aircraft should be carried out in a specific

convert frequency regulated AC to DC a continuity test

convert DC to AC

a functional test

a rotary inverter

a T.R.U.

a voltage regulator

Hot running capacity 1V

High running current 0.707 V

High rupture capacity 0.5 V

order i.e. :

Continuity, Bonding, Functional, Insulation

Bonding, Continuity, Insulation resistance,

Functional, Continuity, Insulation resistance,

LINE_1

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ANS_A resistance 9.33 V

ANS_A2

ANS_B Functional 17.64 V

ANS_B2

ANS_C Bonding 28 V

ANS_C2

COR REC T B

A 28V battery feeds a 1 Kohm resistor in series with a 1 microF The test equipment normally used to carry out a continuity test on One Megohm is equal to : The leads of a bonding tester:

capacitor. After 1 mS the voltage across the capacitor will be : an electrical cable is :

A high tension circuit tester

A low reading ohmeter

An ammeter

1,000 ohms have critical catered lengths and for the resistance of the lengths are Zero

100,000 ohms are supplied in due to wear 60 ft and 6 ft lengths, but can be varied Full Scale Deflection

1,000,000 ohms are interchangeable, one 60 ft long having two prongs and a Off scale HIGH 6 ft one with a single prong

C A

If all three prongs the meter would of a bonding tester read : were shorted together, To find a high resistance or open circuit, you should carry out: A 250 Volt megger should not be used : The unit that converts D.C. to A.C is :

a bonding check

a continuity test

a milli-volt drop test

in fuel tanks

on electronic equipment A transformer

on radio aerials

A rectifier

An inverter

LINE_1 Discharge of a battery is checked with : Two batteries rated 12 V 40 Ampere hour are connected in parallel. The cross sectional area of a conductor is increased, therefore Silver is a good : If the input voltage of a transformer is 200 V and the ratio of The anode of a semi-conductor diode is : A typical voltage drop across a forward biased silicon diode will be Varactor diodes have a capacitance which A zener diode acts as a :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A a Voltmeter

ANS_A2

ANS_B an Ammeter

ANS_B2

ANS_C Both an Ammeter and a voltmeter 24 V 80 Ampere hour

ANS_C2

COR REC T B

What is the combined value of voltage and capacity? resistance will :

12 V 40 Ampere hour

12 V 80 Ampere hour

decrease proportionally

increase proportionally

remain the same

Conductor primary to secondary windings is 1 : 4, output voltage should be: 1600 V

Insulator 800 V

Permanent Magnet Material 50 V

A B

positive for conduction to occur 0.7 volts

negative for conduction to occur 0.2 volts

made of an individual PN junction 1 volt

increases with applied forward bias voltage reference

increases with increasing reverse bias current reference

increases with decreasing reverse bias rectifying diode when

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A stabiliser when breakdown is exceeded a single thyristor

ANS_A2

ANS_B stabiliser when breakdown is exceeded two thyristors connected back to back remove the gate voltage

ANS_B2

ANS_C breakdown is exceeded

ANS_C2

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A triac consists of:

When a silicon controlled rectifier or thyristor is switched on, the The output from a bridge rectifier has an excessive ripple voltage. A Class 'A' amplifier is biased : A sine wave has a period of 0.1 mS. The frequency is : The effects of interelectrode capacitance are at a maximum at : When Five 1000 ohm resistors are connected in parallel, their total The relationship

normal method of switching off is to :

This could be due to :

make the anode positive with respect to the cathode an open circuit input winding below cut-off 1 Hz

two FET's connected in parallel make the cathode positive with respect to the anode an open circuit choke input filter

failure of a diode in the bridge at cut-off 1 KHz

between cut-off and saturation 10 KHz

C C

high frequencies

low frequencies

the resonant frequency of the valve heaters 5000 ohms

resistance will be :

200 ohms

1000 ohms

bipolar junction

Ib = Ic + Ie

Ic = Ie - Ib

Ie = Ic - Ib

LINE_1 between base, emitter and collector currents in a In a common NPN transistor amplifier the two base bias resistors For normal class "A" bias operation the state of the junctions of a One advantage of a FET compared to a bipolar transistor is that : An aircraft navigation light system comprises three lights wired in The rule to determine the direction of rotation of a motor is: An aircraft navigation light system comprises three lights wired in

LINE_2 transistor is given by :

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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form a potential divider from Vcc to earth with a typical ratio of : bipolar transistor are :

1:1

1:2

4:1

B-E junction reverse bias, C-B junction reverse biased the FET gives a higher voltage gain The total power in the circuit will be : 1 Watt

B-E junction forward biased, C-B junction reverse biased the FET has a lower input impedance 0.33 Watts

B-E junction reverse biased, C-B junction forward biased the FET produces less noise 3 Watts

parallel. The aircraft voltage is 28V and each bulb is rated 1 watt.

Flemings Right Hand Rule parallel. The aircraft voltage is 28V and each bulb is rated 1 watt. The total 107 mA CURRENT delivered by the battery is :

Flemings Left Hand Rule

The Corkscrew Rule

9.33 mA

35 mA

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A 83 mS

ANS_A2

ANS_B 8.3 mS

ANS_B2

ANS_C 32 mS

ANS_C2

A 28V battery feeds inductor. The time a 60 ohm resistor in taken for the series with a 1 current to reach Henry 46.66 mA is : A 28V battery feeds inductor. After a 60 ohm resistor in 16.66 mS the series with a 1 current will be : Henry A resistor is colour coded RED GREY BROWN GOLD. It's resistance is : Cable current 40C and if the exceeded : ratings are based maximum design on a conductor ambient temperature rise of temperature is continuously The RMS value of a 200 V peak to peak a.c. supply is: The prefix "kilo" denotes : If a series circuit voltage of 24 volts, has a resistance of the current will be : 1,200 ohms and an applied A Lead Acid cell is a: When charged, the positive plate of a

COR REC T A

40 mA

29.39 mA

15.25 mA

180 ohms +/10%

280 ohms +/5%

170 ohms +/2%

they should be multiplied by the "K" factor 70.7 volts

they should be divided by the "K" factor

the permitted ratings should be halved

141.4 volts

100 volts

x 0.001 20 milliamps

x 1,000 0.5 amps

x 1,000,000 2 amps

B A

Primary cell Lead

Secondary Cell Lead Dioxide

Solid state battery Lead Sulphate

B B

LINE_1 lead acid cell is : Four 1.5 volt cells connected in parallel will give a total voltage The area inside a Hysteresis Loop shows : To measure the current in a circuit the Ammeter should be connected A bonding tester uses a : When comparing a magnetic circuit to an electrical circuit. The direction of the magnetic field around a conductor can be found In conventional current flow, the flow of energy is said to be: Which of the following materials is easily magnetised, but

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T A

of :

1.5 volts

0.375 volts

6 volts

the total permeability in parallel a across the multipier circuit to be tested but in series with moving coil movement Reluctance = I/mmf Corkscrew rule

the induced magnetism in parallel with a shunt across the circuit to be tested but in parallel moving iron movement I= mmf/Reluctance Right hand gripping or grasp rule from the neutral pole to the more negative pole Hard iron ferromagnetic material

the energy loss

in series with the circuit but in parallel with a shunt ratiometer movement I= Reluctance/mmf Flemings right hand rule

C B

I= EMF/RESISTANCE may be written as : using the:

loses its magnetism when the magnetising force is removed?

from the positive pole to the negative pole Soft iron ferromagnetic material

from the negative pole to the positive pole Dia-magnetic material

LINE_1 easily The unit of electrical power is the : "TRI" cables :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T C

Ampere

Volt

Watt

In a carbon pile voltage regulator, the trimmer resistor is in : In a carbon pile increased, the regulator, if the resistance of the pressure on the pile pile : is The voltage of a lead acid battery unit can be increased by: An alternator produces a voltage output (before rectification) in : Apparent power in an a.c. circuit is the : In a capacitive

consist of three standard single core cables twisted together series with the voltage coil

consist of two standard single core cables twisted together

are single core cables with an external tinned copper cover

parallel with the voltage coil

series with the carbon pile

is increased

is decreased

stays the same

Using a stronger acid solution Co-sine wave form

connecting extra cells in series Square wave form

connecting extra cells in parallel

Sine wave form

power dissapated in resistive loads lags the

power dissapated in reactive loads leads the

vector sum of real and reactive power is in phase with

LINE_1 circuit, the current : Power in an a.c. circuit can be calculated using the formula : Two antiphase a.c. voltages of equal amplitude on the same wire will

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A voltage by 90 Av Power = V pk x I pk

ANS_A2

ANS_B voltage by 90 Av Power = V pk-pk x I pk-pk

ANS_B2

ANS_C the voltage Av Power = V rms x I rms

ANS_C2

COR REC T C

The RMS value of an a.c. waveform is given by the formula : The unit of electrical current is the : When an increase in flux density, the in magnetising material is said to : force will not produce an increase Tank mounted fuel pumps are usually driven by: The resistance of a conductor:

add to produce a single waveform of twice the amplitude of one 0.707 x V pk

voltage

add to produce voltage a single waveform of half the amplitude of one 0.707 V pk-pk

cancel each other out

0.5 V pk

Watt

Ampere

Volt

have residual magnetism

be saturated

have a large coercive force

Compound wound field motors increases with it's cross sectional area

Shunt wound field motors decreases with it's cross sectional area

Series wound field motors is not affected by it's cross sectional area

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A generator positive and battery positive single series wound generators a transformer

ANS_A2

ANS_B heavy duty relay and generator field multiple series wound generator systems an inverter

ANS_B2

ANS_C battery and bus bar

ANS_C2

In a is connected differential/reverse between : current cut-out, the polarised relay coil Load sharing is used on:

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To step up an alternating voltage, you would use : When checking the charge of a lead acid battery, you would use : In the becomes less than Differential/Reverse the battery voltage current cut-out, : when generator voltage In a Frequency Wild generation system:

multiple shunt wound generator systems a converter

a hygrometer

a hydrometer

an oscilloscope

Static wicks are fitted to aircraft in order to :

Reverse current flows through the series coil only the generator output frequency is permitted to vary with the provide a low resistance path between metal aircraft parts

Reverse current flows through the differential coil only rotational speed of the generator A constant speed drive (CSD) unit is connected to the generator minimise the possibility of corona discharge causing radio

Reverse current flows through both coils

the engine is run at a fixed speed to give a constant output interference screen ignition cables to reduce electrical interference

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A Ohms law

ANS_A2

ANS_B Faradays law

ANS_B2

ANS_C Lenz's law

ANS_C2

The induced E.M.F. oppose the applied in a motor armature voltage. This is in is always in a accordance with : direction to An inverter is used in aircraft electrical circuits to : A generator equalizing circuit is used to equalize : If the length of a conductor were to be doubled, it's resistance : The contacts in a generator cut-out are : Three 33 micro F capacitors connected in parallel have a total Flemings left hand rule is used in conjunction with : Which method used on aircraft equalises electrical potential through If a D.C. generator

COR REC T C

Convert A.C. to D.C. the voltage of multigenerator systems would half

Supply D.C. for essential services current output of multigenerator systems would double

Convert D.C. to A.C. generator R.P.M.

increases by a factor of four

Closed by a spring capacitance of : 11 micro F

Opened by a spring 16.5 micro F

Opened by generator field current 99 micro F

Generators

Motors

Solenoid polarity

the aircraft and provides a low resistance earth return :

insulating

continuity

bonding

Field current

Field current

Armature

LINE_1 voltage becomes too high : The Current regulator is used to :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A must be reduced reduce generator voltage when load demand is excessive Ampere hour

ANS_A2

ANS_B must be increased control voltage in the event of voltage regulator failure Watt

ANS_B2

ANS_C resistance must be reduced ensure maximum current demand is always met Coulomb

ANS_C2

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The S.I. unit of electrical power is the: The electroapplication of : magnetic polarity of a solenoid can be determined by Bonding tests are carried out in aircraft in order to :

The Right Hand Grasp Rule ensure that structural adhesives are applied correctly 5 ohms

Left Hand Grasp Rule

Flemings Right Hand Rule

The maximum main earth point bonding resistance should be : between an aircraft's fin and its In the vibrating contact voltage regulator, the resistor is in : An atom with 5 electrons and 6 protons is a :

check that the resistance between all aircraft metal parts is 0.5 ohms

within specified limits

check the capacitance of aircraft fuel tanks is within limits 0.05 ohms

Shunt with the field circuit

Series with the field circuit

Series with the contact points

Hydrogen atom

Negative ion

Positive ion

LINE_1 Elements that are good conductors have : The generator cutout shunt coil is connected : An aircraft battery compartment must be : The EMF induced in a conductor moving in a magnetic field is given The total resistance of the circuit shown below is : Ohms Law may be stated that : Carbon has a :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A many free electrons Across the generator positive and negative sealed

ANS_A2

ANS_B few free electrons In series with the generator output vented

ANS_B2

ANS_C a closed crystal structure In series with the battery

ANS_C2

COR REC T A

outside the pressure cabin E = l V/B

by the formula :

E=BlV

E = B l/V

(6v Battery Two 100 ohm resistor in series)

50 ohms

33.3 ohms

200 ohms

I=ExR Positive temperature coefficient Fully Charged

R=ExI Temperature coefficient similar to Gold Discharged

E=RxI Negative temperature coefficient 50% charged

C C

A lead acid battery has an electrolyte S.G. of 1.279. It is : 1,000 Volts may be written as : The type of transistor used in

1 MV P.N.P

1 GV N.P.N.

1 KV N.P.P.

C A

LINE_1 voltage regulators is : One of the reasons why crimped joints are preferable to soldered The unit of potential difference is the : The Megger is used to measure : Commutators are used with : The total resistance of the circuit shown is : The electrolyte used in a NickelCadmium battery is: The total resistance of the circuit shown is : If two resistors each having a value of 100 Ohms are connected in Voltages in an AC system may be stepped up using :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T

joints is :

the quality of crimped joints will be constant Coulomb the continuity of a cable Static inverters 20 ohms

no flux is needed

there is no heat required

Ampere the insulation of the cable AC Generators 120 ohms

Volt the resistance of the cable DC Generators 5 ohms

C B C C

(6v battery, Two 10 ohm resistors in parallel)

lead dioxide

concentrated sulphuric acid

potassium hydroxide

(6v battery, two 120 ohm and one 60 ohm resistors in parallel) parallel, the total resistance will be :

30 ohms

120 ohms

300 ohms

50 ohms

100 ohms

200 ohms

diodes

a DC motor

transformers

LINE_1 Ohm's Law can be used to prove that : A milli-volt drop test is carried out after crimping to:

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A R = VI test the electrical crimping efficiency of a crimping tool lead acid cells

ANS_A2

ANS_B V = IR test the material of the crimp

ANS_B2

ANS_C I = VR ensure that the correct crimping tool has been used alkalinemanganese cells the equivalent heating effect to d.c. of the same value 1 MHz

ANS_C2

COR REC T B A

With regard to problem concerned aircraft batteries, with : thermal runaway is a possible In an a.c. circuit the used to indicate : RMS values in the circuit are those values The frequency of a wave whose period is 1 microsecond is : The SI unit of MASS is the : The SI unit prefix milli (m) multiplies the unit by : An atom that has lost one electron is a: Secondary cells can be:

nickel cadmium cells

the value between positive and negative peaks 1 Hz

the mean value of the a.c.

1 kHz

Gram 10^-3 (one thousandth) Negative ion

Kilogram 10^-6 (one millionth) Positive ion

Newton 10^3 (one thousand) Neutron

B A

only used once then

used twice then discarded

recharged

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A discarded a very low value

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T A

The internal resistance of an ammeter should be: The smallest part of a substance that can exist on its own and still The time constant for an inductive circuit is equal to :

a very high value

matched to the circuit being measured a Compound

retain the properties of the original substance is called :

an Atom

a Molecule

The Constant Speed Drive disconnect should :

A large aircraft a.c. external power connector has: A transformer rectifier unit :

A four input NAND gate will produce a

L/R seconds its L x R seconds and after this maximum and after this time the I will value time the I will have risen to have risen to 63% of 63% only be only be operated operated and when the reconnected engine is with the engine stationary running 3 pins, one for 5 pins, one for each phase each phase, 1 neutral and 1 earth converts d.c. and converts a.c. to to a.c. and rectifiers d.c. and consists of consists of static rotary transformers transformers 2 inputs are at all inputs are at logic 1 logic 0

of its maximum value

L/R seconds and after this time the I will have fallen to 37% only be operated when the engine is running

of its maximum value

and static rectifiers

6 pins, one for each phase, 2 interlocks and 1 earth converts a.c. to and d.c. and rectifiers consists of static transformers all inputs are at logic 1

LINE_1 logic output 0 when: When the power is removed from a volatile memory data storage system Multiplexing of digital data can be described as: For maximum power transfer between a source and a load, the load A resistor of 1.6 K ohm has a volts drop of 20 volts across it, the When a load is connected to a power supply, the terminal voltage Three resistors, colour coded Blue, Blue, Orange are connected The total current flowing in the circuit below is :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T

data stored in this memory :

is lost immediately

is retained indefinitely

can be replaced by reprogramming the EPROM sending many signals along many paths as large as possible

resistance should be:

sending one signal along many paths as small as possible

sending many signals along one path the same as the internal resistance as the supply 640K Watts

power dissipated in the resistor is :

0.25 Watts

0.125 Watts

falls. This is because the power supply : together in parallel. The total resistance is : (12v battery, one 600 ohm resistor)

cannot provide the current demanded 198 K ohms

cannot provide the voltage demanded 1.98 M ohms

has internal resistance

22 K ohms

20 mA

50 A

0.2 A

LINE_1 To make measurements of voltage, current and resistance, a voltmeter For conventional current flow, the direction of current is from: The north end of a coil fed with a d.c. current may be determined Power loss due to the resistance of a cable is calculated using : If the output coil of a transformer is placed at 90 to the input A Bonding Tester uses a : A Desynn system may be powered by : The output of the transformer shown is : If a 12K ohm

LINE_2 is placed in :

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

parallel, an the circuit ammeter in under series and an test ohmeter in parallel with negative to positive

series, an the circuit ammeter in under test parallel and an ohmeter in parallel with positive to negative

parallel, an the circuit ohmeter in under test series and an ammeter in series with earth to positive

COR REC T C

using :

iron filings

the left hand grasp rule

the right hand grasp rule

I2R

V2R

I2V

coil, as shown, the output would be :

minimum

Sin 90 x input voltage

Maximum

moving coil device 26V ac

moving iron device 28V dc

ratiometer device 115V ac or 26 V ac anti-phase with the input 24 V

A A

in phase with the input voltage (EMF) 6 mV

90 out of phase with the input 6V

LINE_1 resistor has a current of 2 mA flowing through it, the The total resistance in the circuit shown below is : Nickel Cadmium cells :

LINE_2 across the resistor will be:

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T

(2 x 16 & one 8 resistor in parallel, 6 & 8 ohm in series 6v bat)

8 ohms

16 ohms

32 ohms

Leaving a Lead Acid battery in a discharged state could result in A positive ion is an atom that has: The voltage at point A and the total circuit current are : The Capacity (Ampere Hours) of a battery is determined by the: For fuses which are spare fuses as replaceable in follows : flight, an aircraft must carry

must be charged at a lower rate than Lead Acid cells Hydration of the plates

gas more than Lead Acid cells during discharge Sulphation of the plates

have a negative temperature coeficient of resistance Potassium Hydroxide forming on the plates gained a photon 16 Volts and 0.8 Amps respectively Size of the terminal connections 3 or 10% of the greatest number of each rating used, whichever is the

lost an electron 8 Volts and 1.6 Amps respectively Working area of the plates

gained an electron 16 Volts and 1.6 Amps respectively Terminal voltage

A A

10% of the number of each rating used on the

3 of each rating

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A aircraft P.V.C.

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

COR REC T A

The insulation used in NYVIN cables is : The electrolyte in a PRIMARY cell is : In a shunt wound motor, the field current: Resistivity of a material is measured in : The unit of magnetic flux density is the: If a motor stalls (stops under load) :

Nylon

Rubber

Ammonium Chloride Varies with R.P.M.

Sulphuric acid Is always the same as armature current Ohms

Hydrochloric acid Remains constant

A C

Amps

Volts

Watt

Weber

Tesla

No current will flow through the armature windings less than the smallest individual resistor value Shunt wound

The armature winding resistance will increase half the sum of the individual values

The total resistance value of resistors connected in parallel is : Which type of electric motor will run with no load without danger?

Series wound

Excessive current will flow through the armature windings greater than the value of the smallest individual resistor Compound wound

LINE_1 Most modern aircraft electrical circuits are :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C Triple pole circuit with two conductor cables for +ve and -ve an Ammeter

ANS_C2 and an earth return

Resistance is measured by using : Coercive Force is :

Double pole one -ve circuits using two conductor cables, one +ve and a Voltmeter

Single pole return circuits using a +ve live and an earth for the -ve an Ohmeter

COR REC T B

One Joule per Second is : Starter Motors are usually : An atom which has gained an electron is known as a : When measuring the current flow through a circuit : A circuit has a resistance of 6 kohms with a current of 30 mA Increasing the load flowing. The applied e.m.f. of the circuit is: cause the terminal

the force required to reduce residual magnetism to zero One Watt Shunt wound field molecule

the force required to magnetically saturate an object One Kilowatt Series wound field negative ion

the value of residual magnetism

0.5 horsepower Compound wound field positive ion

A B B

a voltmeter is used, connected in series 1.8 volts

an ammeter is used, connected in series 180 kvolts

an ammeter is used, connected in parallel 180 volts

increase

decrease

remain the

LINE_1 on a generator without a voltage regulator will The output from a rotating armature a.c. generator would be taken

LINE_2 voltage to:

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ANS_C same

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from the:

stationary part of the machine

Ct = C1 + C2 + C3 applies to: Three 750 ohm resistance of this resistors are combination is: connected in parallel. The equivalent The corkscrew rule is used to determine the: Flemings "Right field, currenet and Hand" rule is used movement in :to establish the directions of The current in a capacitive reactance: As a lead acid battery is discharged its internal resistance:

capacitors in parallel 250 ohms

the rotating part brushes of the machine via a commutator and capacitors in series 375 ohms

the rotating part of the machine via slip rings and brushes conductances in series 750 ohms

A A

direction of current flow through a conductor motors

direction of magnetic field around the conductor generators

direction of both magnetic field around a conductor and both motors and generators

current direction through a conductor

is in phase with the voltage increases

lags the voltage by pi/2 radians remains constant

leads the voltage by 90 degrees decreases

LINE_1 What prevents a battery from passing current to the generator If, in a current carrying A.C., the voltage and current are in phase A two shot fire extinguishing system allows: Which of the following statements is true regarding Primary and A single coil solenoid valve requires:

LINE_2 armature if the battery voltage rises above the generator voltage? and of the same frequency, the circuit is :

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ANS_A voltage regulator contactor Pure inductive

ANS_A2

ANS_B reversed current cut-out relay Pure resistive

ANS_B2

ANS_C pilot relay

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Pure capacative

Secondary Cells?

two discharges from each extinguisher A primary cell would be used as the main battery in an aircraft a constant energising current to remain open or closed constant temperature co-efficent of resistance attached to the aircraft main earth

and it may be recharged

two separate extinguishers to be fired into one engine A secondary cell would be used to supply emergency power but energising for a short time only to open or close

compartment two attempts at firing each extinguisher must be changed regularly as they cannot be recharged The common dry cell produces 1.5 volts per cell and is not no energising current

reC chargeable

Resistive fire wire elements have a:

When carrying out of the bond test a bonding test, the meter is: double pronged (6

positive temperature coefficient of resistance connected to the aircraft battery

negative temperature coefficient of resistance used as a probe

LINE_1 ft) lead A relay is used in an electrical circuit to : A three phase full wave rectifier will have: The power consumed by a resistor which has a 12 volt drop across it With regard to batteries, a secondary cell is a cell which: If 12 volts is applied to a circuit which has a resistance of 3 ohms A fully discharged lead/acid cell has an S.G. of : The purpose of a current limiter is to protect the : Dimmer switches which are connected in

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ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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indicate the position of mechanical components three diodes

convert AC supplies to DC

switch heavy duty circuits

four diodes

six diodes

and a current of 0.05 amps running through it is :

0.6 Watts

240 Watts

6 Watts

Can be recharged

Is used as an emergency battery 2 amps

Cannot be recharged

the current value will be :

36 amps

4 amps

1.110

1.280

0.850

Bus-bar

Generator

Fuses

known as :

rheostats

Solenoids

Potentiometers

LINE_1 parallel with a lamp are A light twin-engined a/c electrical system would normally use a: An aircraft fitted with twenty 5A fuses should carry: The soft iron cores of solenoids are often laminated to : When charging batteries, the vent plugs should be : You notice severe arcing around a motor commutator, you should :

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ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

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Series wound generator

Shunt wound generator

Compound wound generator 4 spare 5A fuses reduce vibration during operation placed in the vent holes but not screwed in clean the commutator with wet and dry

2 spare 5A fuses reduce weight

3 spare 5A fuses minimise heat generation by eddy currents screwed down fully insulation check the field between windings the insulation segments Excessive S.G. fall

removed completely clean the commutator with fine glass cloth and undercut the Excessive S.G. rise

During charging of necessary to guard an alkaline battery, against : careful monitoring is Copper has :

Thermal runaway

a positive temperature coefficient of resistance is in phase

a negative temperature coefficient of resistance Current leads

When A.C. is

an almost constant temperature coefficient of resistance lags the voltage

LINE_1 applied to a pure resistive circuit the current: A single phase full wave rectifier contains : Flemings Right Hand Rule applies to :

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A with the voltage four diodes

ANS_A2

ANS_B voltage by 90

ANS_B2

ANS_C by 90

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two diodes

eight diodes

Motors

D.C. Generators

The electrolyte in a Nickel Cadmium cell is : According to Ohms Law, if R = 20 ohms and I = 2.5 A ,E=: When carrying out aircraft, you would an insulation check use a : on a circuit in-situ in the If the temperature S.G. should be : of a fully charged lead/acid cell is 31C, the The unit of electrical power is the Watt. Watts are calculated by : In a primary cell,

Sodium Hydroxide at S.G. 1.4 50 V

Potassium Hydroxide at S.G. 1.24 - 1.30 22.5 V

Direction of current flow through resistors Potassium Hydroxide at S.G. 2.4 8V

500 volt megger

lamp and battery

1.280

1.268

250 volt megger unless otherwise specified 1.292

Ohms x Volts

Amps x Ohms

Amps x Volts

lead peroxide

manganese

magnesium

LINE_1 the hyrogen gas is dissolved by : Acid electrolyte splashed into the eyes must be neutralised with In a generator cutout, when the battery voltage exceeds generator What is a torroidal resistance?

LINE_2

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ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B dioxide

ANS_B2

ANS_C dioxide sodium bicarbonate

ANS_C2

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a 5% solution of :

sodium hydroxide

potassium hydroxide

voltage, battery current will flow in the reverse direction through

the Shunt Coil

the Series Coil

the Generator Field windings

A pile of carbon washers

If lead acid discharged state, batteries are left in there is a danger of a discharged or : partially When checking the S.G. of battery acid electolyte :

Hydration

An endless coil former of resistance wire, wound onto a ring shaped De-Hydration

A resistance that is used in potentiometers

Sulphation

0.003 must be above added to the 15C hydrometer reading for every 4C battery terminal voltage will decrease via a separate

As load current on a battery is increased: In a split field motor

0.300 must be 15C added to hydrometer reading for every 4C above battery terminal voltage will increase in shunt with

0.003 must be 4C above A subtracted from 15C the hydrometer reading for every battery terminal voltage should remain constant in series with A

LINE_1 actuator, the brake solenoid is connected When a lead acid battery is in a discharged state, what is the The FARAD is the unit of : Motor principles are covered by: In the vibrating contact voltage regulator, the voltage on the The Specific Gravity of a fully charged lead/acid cell is : The only value of A.C. which is of practical use is : A D.C. Generator or motor will have : Flemings Left Hand Rule can indicate the direction of : The main source of electrical power for aircraft in flight is a

LINE_2

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ANS_A supply from the bus bar

ANS_A2

ANS_B the motor

ANS_B2

ANS_C the motor

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condition of the active materials?

Both positive and negative plates, lead sulphate Reluctance Flemings right hand rule tension of the spring

Positive plate, lead dioxide; negative plate lead only Inductance Flemings left hand rule value of the fixed resistor

Positive plate, lead peroxide; negative plate, spongy lead Capacitance Kirchoffs 1st rule resistance of the voltage coil

C B A

Bus-bar is determined by the :

1.280 at 15 degrees C

12.85 at 15 degrees C

1.285 at 20 degrees C

R.M.S.

Maximum

Instantaneous

Slip rings Current flow and magnetic flux Battery

A rectifier network Magnetic flux of generators Generator

A commutator Current flow and voltage Inverter

C A

LINE_1 : The approximate Specific Gravity of a fully charged lead acid cell : A voltmeter is fitted with a :

LINE_2

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ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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is between 1.270 & 1.285

is between 1.250 & 1.260

is between 1.110 & 1.200

A high rupturing capacity fuse is filled with : A battery rated at 40 AH at the 1 Hr rate takes 54 min to discharge In the transistorised voltage regulator, the generator field When the contact points in a generator cut-out are closed the : When electrons can move easily from atom to atom in a material, the Voltage applied = 12 V : Current flowing = 3A - What

high value resistance in series with it's coil magnesium foil whilst on test. Its capacity is: 48%

high value resistance in parallel with it's coil paper

low value resistance in series with it's coil quartz powder

90%

94%

current is controlled by :

Zener diode

N.P.N. transistor Generator is isolated

P.N.P. transistor

Generator is on the busbar material is known as: an insulator

Battery relay opens

a conductor

a semiconductor

resistance of the circuit?

36 Ohms

0.25 Ohms

4 Ohms

LINE_1 is the A smoke detector warning light goes out: One ampere is :

LINE_2

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ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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Which of the breakers? following statements is correct concerning circuit To check the harness, it is electrical efficiency necessary to carry of crimped out: connections in a cable An A.C. Voltmeter will indicate : In a generator cutout, the series coil carries : To minimise the interference caused by precipitation static: If the contact points weld together, the

automatically when smoke clears from the detector 1 Coulomb flowing in 1 second They are used as a form of relay to energise the aircraft bus

after a set time period

when manually reset

1 Coulomb A flowing in 2 seconds bar when They are the event of They are excessively C the manually low battery designed to trip high current battery operated voltage out a circuit in values master switches which the event of switch is isolate a circuit operated in a dead weight a bonding or a millivolt drop connections C test continuity test test on a on the cable representative sample of the crimped Instantaneous R.M.S. values Peak values B Values All the current Only the current Only the A used in the supplied to the generator field aircraft battery current the aircraft is leading edges static wicks are C painted with are fitted with fitted to all electrically neoprene boots trailing edges conductive paint Too HIGH Too LOW Uneffected B

1 Volt x seconds

LINE_1 of a vibrating contact voltage regulator The nominal maximum continuous current rating for aircraft cables is The most common type of generator used in multiengine installations When using a differential/reverse current cut-out system, the heavy To check the state of charge of a Lead/Acid battery, you must use In a polarised relay, the moving armature is : In a Vibrating Contact Voltage Regulator, what would result if In a Carbon Pile Regulator, increased Bus-Bar

LINE_2 bus-bar voltage would become :

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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based on a rise in allowed for 105 degrees temperature, due to is: C conductor current. The rise is : compound wound

80 degrees C

40 degrees C

series wound

shunt wound

duty relay is operated by the :

Polarised relay

Generator switch

Battery Master switch

Ammeter and Voltmeter

Thermometer and hydrometer

Ammeter and hydrometer

an electromagnet the spring gets weak? The voltage on the BusBar increases the pressure on the pile to decrease

a piece of soft iron The voltage on the Bus-Bar decreases the pressure on the pile to increase

a permanent magnet The generator field windings are open circuited no change in pile pressure

LINE_1 voltage will cause A current limiter protects the generator by : In a load sharing circuit of generators in parallel:

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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Increasing output voltage The equalizing coils are both wound in the same direction to reduce the effects of galvanic corrosion

Reducing output voltage The equalizing coils are wound in opposite directions

Shedding nonessential external loads The voltage coils of the regulator are shorted together

Bonding checks are carried out on an aircraft:

A 40 Ampere Hour battery will FAIL a capacity check if it is not Light aircraft electrical systems are normally of the : EFGLAS cable has a maximum operating temperature of 260 degrees "Shield-Kon"

able to maintain the rated 5 hour 8A discharge rate for more than

300 minutes

to ensure minimum interference caused by precipitation static 255 minutes

to ensure that all resistance crimped terminations have a minimum

240 minutes

Single pole type

Double pole type

Three pole type

Celcius. The cable temperature 220 degrees can therefore of: C operate in a maximum ambient crimped using: the AMP

260 degrees C

300 degrees C

the "Raychem"

the "Thomas

LINE_1

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LINE_3

ANS_A "thermashield" crimping tool Disconnect the circuit between the generator and the battery

ANS_A2

ANS_B heat shrink gun

ANS_B2

ANS_C and Betts" crimping tool

ANS_C2

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connectors used to fix a tail to a screened cable are A generator Cutsystems in order to Out Relay is used : in light aircraft electrical

when the generator output is higher than the battery voltage

Disconnect the circuit between the generator and the battery

when the generator output is lower than the battery voltage

Maintain the generator output between it's preset levels

In the carbon pile voltage regulator :

The maximum resistance permitted during a main discharge path Ammeters are connected:

test is :

Increase pile pressure results in decreased bus bar voltage 10 K ohms

Decrease pile pressure results in decreased pile resistance

Increased pile pressure results in increased bus bar voltage

10 M ohms

100 M ohms

The area of a hysteresis loop of a magnetic circuit represents: Two 500 ohm resistance is: resistors are

in series with the load current the time taken to saturation

in shunt (Parallel) with the load current the energy lost during one cycle 500 ohms

either in shunt or in series, does not matter the energy gained during one cycle 1000 ohms

250 ohms

LINE_1 connected in parallel. The total At a constant charge the voltage on a capacitor:

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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increases with increase in capacitance the Joule half the power in the primary winding positive

The unit of electric charge is: Ignoring losses, in secondary winding a 2 : 1 step up is approximately: transformer, the power in the The electrical charge on a proton in the nucleus of an atom is: A current limiter solenoid is connected : When generator is isolated from the voltage is less than bus-bar, in a light battery voltage, the aircraft circuit, by: generator The minimum allowed capacity for an aircraft battery in service: Unless otherwise voltage used during stated in the insulation maintenance resistance testing

does not change with change in capacitance the Ampere equal to the power in the primary winding negative

decreases with increase of capacitance the Coulomb twice the power in the primary winding neutral

C B

In shunt with armature output A Cut-out

In series with field supply An isolating diode

In series with armature output A regulator

80%

75%

85%

250 V

500 V

1000 V

LINE_1

LINE_2

LINE_3

ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

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manual, the in situ is : maximum To vary bus-bar must : voltage using a carbon pile regulator, you As the temperature of a carbon conductor increases, the resistance :

adjust the trimmer resistor decreases

manually adjust screw the carbon pile pressure with the adjuster increases

remove carbon discs from the pile remains constant