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4. Rivet clearance is
the distance between rivets in the same row.
the amount that the rivet hole diameter exceeds the rivet diameter.
the distance between rows of rivets.
5. What is the maximum resistance between the main earth system and a
metal plate on which the earthing device (tyre) is resting?
10 megohms
1 megohm
100 megohms
6. A hydrometer is used to
check battery electrolyte specific gravity.
check battery electrolyte density.
take humidity reading.
8. When a bearing has 2 parts and the inner ring and outer ring is installed
neither of the practices are allowed.
the inner ring can be removed from its inner shaft for cleaning.
the outer ring can be removed from its housing for inspection.
9. A Weight and Centre of Gravity Schedule is to be raised
in triplicate, for the CAA, the operator and the maintenance
organisation.
in duplicate, for the CAA and the operator.
once only, for the CAA.
15.How many teeth per inch are there on a fine hacksaw blade?
16
32
64
19.A fire resistant cable is proof tested by exposure to a standard fire for
5 minutes.
15 minutes.
30 minutes.
23.Where would you find documented, the fore and aft limits of the C of G
position?
In the aircraft Maintenance Manual.
In the Flight Manual (or the documentation associated with the C of
A).
In the technical log.
24.How do you prevent earth loops forming on screened cables?
Do not earth the screen.
Earth both ends of the screen.
Earth one end of the screen.
31.Brinelling of a bearing is
bluing of the bearing due to overheating.
shallow smooth depressions caused by the rollers being forced
against the cup, due to overtorquing.
indentations in the race surface caused by continual static vibration.
34.B.C.A.Rs
contain minimum requirements to be met.
are issued by Ministry of Trade and Industry.
detail mandatory requirements for aircraft design and construction.
38.When drilling stainless steel, the drill used should have an included
angle of
90 and turn at a low speed.
140 and turn at a low speed.
118 and turn at a high speed.
47.Which of the following shafts would you use to obtain a clearance fit in
a bush 0.750 inch diameter?
0.752 inch.
0.748 inch
750 inch
49.The difference between high and low limits of a size for a dimension is
known as the
deviation.
tolerance.
fit.
50.On an aircraft which has had a heavy landing, on the lower wing you
may see
sagging.
hogging.
wrinkling.
53.A fire resistant cable is proof tested by exposure to a standard fire for
5 minutes.
15 minutes.
30 minutes.
position.
angularity.
diameter.
56.The insulation resistance for wiring in undercarriage wheel-wells should
normally be not less than
2 megohms.
5 megohms.
10 megohms.
61.With a serviceable chain not required for use, how should you store it?
Lay the chain flat in full length , lubricate and wrap in brown paper
to exclude all dirt and moisture.
Clean, lubricate, wrap the chain in grease proof paper and suspend.
Carefully coil, lubricate, lay flat and wrap in grease proof paper.
62.When stop drilling a crack, what is the typical drill size used?
0.025 inch
0.125 inch
0.250 inch
65.A control cable that has been contaminated with acid should be
cleaned.
rejected.
cleaned, inspected, and reinspected after a period of time.
66.You have removed a bolt from a critical bolted joint for inspection and
rectification. What action should you take prior to inspection?
Before any inspection is carried out, the nut/bolt and hole must be
cleaned with a solvent such as trichloroethylene.
Clean the bolt shank and thread and re-grease and replace bolt and
check for side-play.
A preliminary inspection should be made before the hole is cleaned.
71.How many strokes per minute are used on a hacksaw when cutting thick
metal?
30
55
65
72.When using the old style vernier caliper for taking internal
measurements
add the nib measurements.
subtract the nib measurements.
the nib size has no relevance and can be ignored.
5. What gauge of pin would a red plastic insert/extract tool be used on?
12 - 10
22 - 18
16 - 14
7. The length of a hose assembly with elbowed end fittings is taken from
the maximum length of the straight portion of hose.
the extreme overall length.
the centre of the bore at the nipple extremity.
9. This represents
bearing on shaft.
squared shaft.
relief valve.
16.When using the dye penetrant method, the part should be kept wet with
the penetrant for
5 minutes.
15 minutes.
up to one hour.
34.If after spraying the developer, red blotches appear, the part
has sub-surface defects.
was not cleaned properly.
is porous.
41.To drill a 1/4 inch hole in titanium, the correct starting procedure would
be
to centre drill.
to centre punch.
to drill 1/4 inch hole direct.
51.Rivet allowance is
the distance the rivet is positioned from the edge of the repair plate.
the amount of material required to form the rivet on installation.
the distance between rivets in the same row.
63.A resurfaced soldering iron cannot be used effectively until after the
working face has been
fluxed.
polished.
tinned.
65.When inserting a helicoil insert, which way does the tang face?
Away from the hole.
Towards the hole.
Towards the mandrel.
67.A repair has a double riveted joint. The shear strength would be
75%.
100%.
125%.
TEST 3
1. When carrying out soldering to an end termination and a wire, you
should tin
only the end of the wire.
neither the wire or the termination as tinning is not required.
both the end of the wire and the termination.
4. A flat chisel being used for aluminium should have a point angle of
30 degrees.
55 degrees.
65 degrees.
fuse.
flexible coupling.
light bulb.
21.Faying surfaces are
surfaces that are in contact with each other.
surfaces that are stressed.
surfaces that have been treated with anti-corrosion compound.
22.A flat chisel being used for aluminium should have a point angle of
30 degrees.
55 degrees.
65 degrees.
24.The difference between high and low limits of a size for a dimension is
known as the
deviation.
tolerance.
fit.
27.The box unit in a Teleflex control run which is not suitable for heavily
loaded controls is called
Double entry.
Single entry.
Straight lead.
28.When drilling stainless steel, the drill used should have an included
angle of
90 and turn at a low speed.
140 and turn at a low speed.
118 and turn at a high speed.
39.When riveting, a certain clearance must exist between the rivet and the
hole in which it is fitted, to allow for shank expansion. If the clearance
is too large, what could be the result?
Indentations by rivet head on the material.
Separation of the sheets may occur.
Sheet may tend to buckle.
58.If there is a positive allowance between the smallest possible hole and
the largest possible shaft, the fit is known as
a transition fit.
a clearance fit.
an interference fit.
74.B.C.A.Rs
contain minimum requirements to be met.
are issued by Ministry of Trade and Industry.
detail mandatory requirements for aircraft design and construction.
TEST 3
1. What is the minimum bend radius of a single co-axial cable?
6 * diameter.
8 * diameter.
10 * diameter.
2. When weighing an aircraft using elastic load cells, the load cells go
as a single unit or combination of units under the aircraft wheels.
between undercarriage and aircraft.
between top of jack and the aircraft.
7. The soldering method where molten solder is pumped from the bottom
of a bath through a slot so that a stationary wave of solder appears on
the surface is known as the
rotary bath method.
stationary wave method.
standing wave bath method.
12.What gauge of pin would a red plastic insert/extract tool be used on?
12 - 10
22 - 18
16 - 14
17.Where would you find documented, the fore and aft limits of the C of G
position?
In the aircraft Maintenance Manual.
In the Flight Manual (or the documentation associated with the C of
A).
In the technical log.
19.The three electrical checks carried out on aircraft are (1) continuity (2)
bonding (3) insulation. What is the order in which they are executed?
2-1-3
1-2-3
2-3-1
22.The forces acting on a meter which moves the pointer over the scale is
called
the controlling force.
the turning force.
the deflecting force.
26.The sight line on a sheet metal flat layout to be bent in a cornice or box
brake is measured and marked
one-half radius from either bend tangent line.
one radius from the bend tangent line that is placed under the brake.
one radius from either bend tangent line.
28.Hot air drying of articles during liquid penetrant testing is carried out at
a temperature of
75F.
250F.
130F.
37.On an aircraft which has had a heavy landing, on the lower wing you
may see
sagging.
hogging.
wrinkling.
position.
angularity.
diameter.
45.What should be the included angle of a twist drill for soft metals?
65 degrees.
90 degrees.
118 degrees.
46.A mechanic has completed a bonded honeycomb repair using the potted
compound repair technique. What non-destructive testing method is
used to determine the soundness of the repair after the repair has
cured?
Eddy current test.
Metallic ring test.
Ultrasonic test.
51.In sheet metal bending, how would you measure the bend radius to
calculate the bend allowance?
Measure to the inside of the bend radius.
Measure to the outside of the bend radius.
Measure to the inside of the bend radius plus half the metal
thickness.
52.A capacitive fuel contents system should be tested with
a ratiometer.
a Wheatstone bridge.
a decade box.
53.In film radiography, image quality indicators (IQI) are usually placed
between the intensifying screen and the film.
on the film side of the object.
on the source side of the test object.
54.The maximum bolt diameter for which a 1/16 split pin may be used is
7/16.
1/4.
3/8.
58.When riveting, a certain clearance must exist between the rivet and the
hole in which it is fitted, to allow for shank expansion. If the clearance
is too large, what could be the result?
Indentations by rivet head on the material.
Separation of the sheets may occur.
Sheet may tend to buckle.
74.When drilling stainless steel, the drill used should have an included
angle of
90 and turn at a low speed.
140 and turn at a low speed.
118 and turn at a high speed.
TEST 4
1. When carrying out a serviceability check on a bonding tester - short
together the three prongs of both probes and ensure which of the
following?
The meter reads 0.1 ohm.
A zero reading.
A full scale reading is obtained.
2. When a bearing has 2 parts and the inner ring and outer ring is installed
neither of the practices are allowed.
the inner ring can be removed from its inner shaft for cleaning.
the outer ring can be removed from its housing for inspection.
4. When securing wire after it leaves an LRU, cable bundle bends should
be not less than
minimum radius of five times the outside diameter of the cable, or
cable bundle.
minimum radius of three times the outside diameter of the cable, or
cable bundle.
minimum radius of eight times the outside diameter of the cable, or
cable bundle.
7. When turning the handle on a megger with the probes kept apart
the needle stays at infinity.
the needle deflects to infinity.
the needle moves to zero.
10. A composite flap panel has corrosion. What NDT method will you
use to detect?
Low voltage x-ray.
Coin tap test.
High voltage x-ray.