7.17 Aircraft Handling & Storage Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is the purpose of bridle (cable) towing?
a) To tow aircraft on smooth, paved ground
b) To tow aircraft on boggy or uneven ground
c) To secure the aircraft during engine start
b) To tow aircraft on boggy or uneven ground
What should be done with the wheel chocks during refuelling?
a) Leave the chocks in place as the tyres deform
b) Move the chocks as the tyres start to deform
c) Remove the chocks completely during refuelling
b) Move the chocks as the tyres start to deform
Why are wheel chocks “eased” (moved out) before refuelling or engine start?
a) To ensure there is no contact between the chock and the aircraft
b) To allow an adequate gap between the tyre and chock
c) To prevent the tyres from over-inflating
b) To allow an adequate gap between the tyre and chock
Where can further detail about parking be found?
a) AMM Chapter 5
b) AMM Chapter 10
c) AMM Chapter 15
b) AMM Chapter 10
What must be done when parking for extended periods?
a) Keep fuel tanks empty
b) Ensure the fuel tanks are full to prevent microbiological corrosion
c) Avoid water drain checks
b) Ensure the fuel tanks are full to prevent microbiological corrosion
What should be carried out on the fuel system when parking for extended periods?
a) Change the oil
b) Perform water drain checks
c) Replace fuel filters
b) Perform water drain checks
What is the colour of AVGAS 80?
a) Red
b) Green
c) Blue
a) Red
What is the colour of AVGAS 100?
a) Green
b) Red
c) Blue
a) Green
What colour is AVGAS 100LL (Low Lead)?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Green
a) Blue
What is the freeze point of Jet A?
a) -40°C (-40°F)
b) -47°C (-52°F)
c) -50°C (-58°F)
a) -40°C (-40°F)
What is the freeze point of Jet A-1?
a) -40°C (-40°F)
b) -47°C (-52°F)
c) -50°C (-58°F)
b) -47°C (-52°F)
What is the freeze point of Jet B?
a) -40°C (-40°F)
b) -47°C (-52°F)
c) -50°C (-58°F)
c) -50°C (-58°F)
Which refuelling method is commonly used for larger aircraft with a single point fuelling system?
a) Gravity refuelling
b) Pressure refuelling
c) Manual refuelling
b) Pressure refuelling
What is a key benefit of pressure refuelling?
a) Increases fuel volume
b) Reduces static build-up risk
c) Requires less time for refuelling
b) Reduces static build-up risk
What is the maximum refuelling pressure for pressure refuelling?
a) 30 psi
b) 40 psi
c) 50 psi
c) 50 psi
What is the typical defuel pressure?
a) 30 psi
b) 11 psi
c) 50 psi
b) 11 psi
What is the primary characteristic of gravity refuelling?
a) Uses high-pressure pumps
b) Requires an open fuel tank and hose
c) Same method as used for commercial vehicles
c) Same method as used for commercial vehicles
When should grounding and bonding be disconnected during refuelling?
a) First
b) Last
c) In the middle of the process
b) Last
How far should no smoking signs be displayed from fuelling equipment and aircraft tank vents?
a) 10 m (33 ft)
b) 15 m (50 ft)
c) 20 m (66 ft)
b) 15 m (50 ft)
What is the minimum radial distance for refuelling safety zones?
a) 6 m (20 ft)
b) 10 m (33 ft)
c) 20 m (66 ft)
a) 6 m (20 ft)
How should fuel bowsers be positioned during refuelling?
a) Facing towards the aircraft
b) Facing away from the aircraft
c) In a perpendicular position to the aircraft
b) Facing away from the aircraft
What must be done to ground equipment before refuelling?
a) It should be placed near the aircraft
b) It must be moved away to prevent damage from the aircraft settling
c) It should be kept in position to help balance the aircraft
b) It must be moved away to prevent damage from the aircraft settling
What is used to perform a water check on fuel?
a) Hydrometer
b) Shell water indicator
c) Water separator filter
b) Shell water indicator
What must the operator develop for cold weather servicing?
a) Cold weather inspection procedures
b) Cold weather refuelling procedures
c) Cold weather servicing procedures based on experience, equipment, and climatic conditions
c) Cold weather servicing procedures based on experience, equipment, and climatic conditions
