Block 3 Final Exam

Question 1

Focus has shifted from eliminating error to preventing and:
-Removing it
-Managing it
-Discouraging it

Answer 1

Preventing and managing errors

Question 2

What kind of records must be retained until the work performed is repeated, superseded or after one year
-Temporary
-Permanent
-Ancillary
-Historical

Answer 2

Temporary Records

Question 3

The three types of human error are:
-Omission, Commission and Extraneous
-Minor, major and catastrophic
-Small, medium and large

Answer 3

Omission, Commission and Extraneous

Question 4

One of the 4 consequences of human error is:
-Termination of employment
-Apocalyptic annihilation
-Personal injury

Answer 4

Personal injury

Question 5

The acronym SHEL represents:
-Safety, Health, Environmental, Level
-Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware
-Software, Hardware, Economy, Liveware

Answer 5

Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware

Question 6

The goal of SHEL is to determine what the problem is and:
-Where and why it exists
-To destroy it
-How to prevent it from reoccurring

Answer 6

Where and why it exists

Question 7

These factors degrade people’s ability to perform effectively which could lead to maintenance errors:
-The dirty dozen
-The eight mistakes
-The eleven errors

Answer 7

The dirty dozen

Question 8

Which of the following is one of the dirty dozen?
-Lack of knowledge
-Lack of desire
-Lack of efficiency

Answer 8

Lack of knowledge

Question 9

Everyone agreeing and understanding the actions to be taken is an example of which factor?
-Complacency
-Teamwork
-Pressure

Answer 9

Teamwork

Question 10

Positive aspects of human factor issues are known as:
-The great eight
-The super six
-The magnificent seven

Answer 10

The magnificent seven

Question 11

FAA Form 337 is not authorized for use with other than U.S. registered aircraft.
-True
-False

Answer 11

True

Question 12

If a condition causes a particular aircraft to fail to meet its airworthiness certification, the FAA can issue:
-AD
-TCDS
-SB
-SNAFU

Answer 12

AD

Question 13

Any product, part, or material installed on a type certificate product must meet FAA airworthiness standards.
-True
-False

Answer 13

True

Question 14

In which of the following publications can the datum of an aircraft be found?
-In the Illustrated Parts catalog
-In the overhaul manual for that aircraft
-In the TCDS for that aircraft

Answer 14

In the TCDS for that aircraft

Question 15

Which part of the FAR’s governs the issuance of an Airworthiness Certificate?
-23
-21
-39
-65

Answer 15

21

Question 16

If a mechanic wanted to find the technical description of an engine or propeller; they would look in?
-The respective TCDS for that product
-The pilot’s handbook
-The FAR’s covering that product

Answer 16

The respective TCDS for that product

Question 17

A mechanic or the aircraft owner is responsible for checking the status of an AD whenever any maintenance is performed.
-True
-False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

AD compliance records are required to be retained and then transferred when the aircraft is sold.
-True
-False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Which of the following is not approved data?
-AC 43.13-1B
-AC 43.13-2B
-STCs
-ADs

Answer 19

AC 43.13-1B and AC 43.13-2B

Question 20

Which CFR provides information regarding the proper instrument range markings for certification in the normal category:
-Part 21
-Part 23
-Part 25
-Part 91

Answer 20

Part 23

Question 21

Which part of an AD tells the mechanic what and when something needs to be done?
-The amendment number
-The applicability statement
-The compliance section

Answer 21

The compliance section

Question 22

Who is responsible for determining that the aircraft continues to meet the requirements for its certification?
-The owner/operator
-Any mechanic holding an Inspection Authorization
-The primary mechanic for that aircraft

Answer 22

The owner/operator

Question 23

Required placards for a particular aircraft can be found in:
-AC. 43.13-1B
-14 CFR Part 39
-The aircraft TCDS
-The amendment number

Answer 23

The aircraft TCDS

Question 24

FAA form 337 is used to record and document:
-Special inspections
-Major and minor repairs, and major alterations
-Major repairs and major alterations

Answer 24

Major repairs and major alterations

Question 25

Which of the following actions are required to be entered into the aircraft records? -Compliance with SBs, ADs, and inspections -Major repairs and major alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop -Minor repairs and minor alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop -Preventative maintenance by the pilot/operator

Answer 25

Compliance with SBs, ADs, and inspections; Major repairs and major alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop; Minor repairs and minor alterations to the airframe, engine, or prop; Preventative maintenance by the pilot/operator

Question 26

Which of the FARs list the minimum areas that need to be checked during any inspection program. -14 CFR Part 65 -14 CFR Part 91 -14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D

Answer 26

14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D

Question 27

What constitutes the approval for return to service only for the work performed -Signature -Mechanic Cert number -Pilot Cert number

Answer 27

Signature

Question 28

An aircraft can be flown to another base after an inspection program found discrepancies that need to be completed -True -False

Answer 28

True

Question 29

A 100-hr record entry must be recorded in each of the logbooks (airframe, engine, propeller), if kept separately. -True -False

Answer 29

True

Question 30

An annual inspection is only required to be entered into the airframe records. -True -False

Answer 30

True

Question 31

Inspection records need to contain which of the following information according to 14 CFR Part 43.11. -Date and type of inspection -Brief description of the extent of the inspection -Signature, kind of certificate and number of certificate -Total times of the aircraft, engine, and propeller

Answer 31

Date and type of inspection; Brief description of the extent of the inspection; Signature, kind of certificate and number of certificate; Total times of the aircraft, engine, and propeller;

Question 32

An A&P rated mechanic can: -Initiate an FAA form 337 -Sign FAA form 337 stating that the information on form is true and correct -Sign the FAA form 337 approving the aircraft for return to service

Answer 32

Initiate an FAA form 337 and sign FAA form 337 stating that the information on form is true and correct

Question 33

Who is responsible for making an entry in the aircraft records stating that an inspection program has been performed? -The person performing the inspection program -The owner/operator -The pilot or any other FAA representative

Answer 33

The person performing the inspection program and the owner/operator

Question 34

A discrepancy list is provided to the owner after inspection if discrepancies are not cleared, this list indicates? -That the aircraft is unairworthy -The aircraft is airworthy except for those items on the list -The aircraft is airworthy and can be flown

Answer 34

The aircraft is airworthy except for those items on the list

Question 35

Standard AN nut, sleeves & fittings are sized to fit tube O.D.; both are sized in 16ths of an inch indicated by dash #: -True -False

Answer 35

True

Question 36

Rigid and flexible hoses are considered to have the same flow characteristics. -True -False

Answer 36

True

Question 37

Why is flexible hose installed with a certain amount of slack? -With pressure applied, the hose decreases length & decreases diameter -When pressure is applied, the hose decreases length & expands diameter -When pressure is applied to the hose, it increases in length and diameter

Answer 37

When pressure is applied, the hose decreases length & expands diameter

Question 38

When a piece of metal tubing is installed in a bonded clamp, any paint or anodizing oxide film must be: -Left in place to prevent corrosion -Removed from the tube at the clamp’s location -Removed from the tube at least two inches from each side of the clamp

Answer 38

Removed from the tube at the clamp’s location

Question 39

Aluminum alloy AN fittings are colored: -Red -Blue -Orange -Green

Answer 39

Blue

Question 40

Scratches and nicks in metal tubing can be repaired provided they are no: -Deeper than 10% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend -Deeper than 20% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend -Deeper than 30% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend -Deeper than 15% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend

Answer 40

Deeper than 10% of wall thickness & not located in the heel of a bend

Question 41

Steel tubing in sizes smaller than 1.5 inches OD require: -A greater minimum bend radius than an -aluminum alloy tube of the same size -AN aluminum alloy fittings -Installation by specially trained mechanic for that particular installation -AN aluminum alloy fittings

Answer 41

A greater minimum bend radius than an -aluminum alloy tube of the same size

Question 42

MS flareless tube fittings are normally torqued to proper values when installing these fittings. -True -False

Answer 42

False

Question 43

New MS flareless fitting are assembled using lubrication during the presetting process. -True -False

Answer 43

True

Question 44

Any high-pressure line (3,000 psi or greater) carrying a hazardous substance will be: -5052-O aluminum alloy and marked with the letters PHDAN -Corrosion resistant steel and marked with the letters HAZARDOUS -Corrosion resistant steel and marked with the letters PHDAN -Both statements are true

Answer 44

Corrosion resistant steel and marked with the letters PHDAN

Question 45

Teflon hoses require special treatment when temporarily removed: -Because they become brittle and highly flexible after remaining in service -Because they may have taken a set and will need to be supported -Because the hose will deteriorate in an oxygen rich environment

Answer 45

Because they may have taken a set and will need to be supported

Question 46

A rolling-type flaring tool and a hand operated wheel-type cutter are used effectively on which of the following metals? -Stainless steel, soft copper, and titanium -Soft copper, brass, and aluminum -Brass, titanium, and stainless steel

Answer 46

Soft copper, brass, and aluminum

Question 47

Any attached sheet to a form 337 does not need the aircraft registration mark since the main form already has it -True -False

Answer 47

False

Question 48

What is the correct disposition of FAA form 337? -Generate two copies: one for the owner/operator and one for the FAA -Generate two copies: one for the FAA and one for the repair agency -3 copies: 1 for the FAA, 1 for the repair agency & 1 for the owner

Answer 48

Generate two copies: one for the owner/operator and one for the FAA

Question 49

When records are lost or destroyed, they will need to be reconstructed. What data is needed to reconstruct the records -Total time-in-service of the airframe -Dates and times of the last inspection program performed -You cannot reconstruct records without the FAA’s permission

Answer 49

Total time-in-service of the airframe

Question 50

A Technical Standard Order is issued by: -The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 23 -The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 21 -The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 65 -The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 39

Answer 50

The Administrator under 14 CFR Part 21

Question 51

The Acft Listing, list acft models manufactured under a type certificate with less than how many? -10 -20 -30 -50

Answer 51

50

Question 52

Any fraudulent entry in a logbook, report, or record is subject to the suspension or revocation of: -Any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person -All certificates used in/for the fraudulent entry -Only the airframe rating if used in recording an airframe repair

Answer 52

Any airman or ground instructor certificate or rating held by that person

Question 53

Which of the following publications list the standards for bolts protruding through self-locking nuts? -AC 43.13-1B -AC 43.13-2B -14 CFR Part 43.13 -14 CFR Part 43.13

Answer 53

AC 43.13-1B

Question 54

A special flight permit may be issued for an aircraft that is flying passengers on a scheduled operation. -True -False

Answer 54

False

Question 55

Aircraft recip engine fuel must vaporize easily, yet not so easy it will vapor lock in the system. why? -Help prevent hard starts -Ease of starting -Fire protection -Lower cylinder head temp

Answer 55

Help prevent hard starts and ease of starting

Question 56

What is the corrective action for a hung start? -Shut the engine down and find the cause -Continue to crank the engine -Increase throttle -Decrease throttle

Answer 56

Shut the engine down and find the cause

Question 57

What chemical is added to avgas for better performance, lubrication, and decreased knocking? -Tetraethyl lead -Ethelene dibromide -Ethenol -Naptha

Answer 57

Tetraethyl lead

Question 58

Ethelne dibromide scavanges lead-oxide from combustion chamber -True -False

Answer 58

True

Question 59

What is the corrective action for an induction fire -Continue cranking to start the engine -Use dry chemical fire extinguisher -Stop cranking -Run for you life

Answer 59

Continue cranking to start the engine

Question 60

Steady red – stop or proceed with caution -True -False

Answer 60

False

Question 61

Flashing red – taxi clear of the runway or taxiway -True -False

Answer 61

True

Question 62

Steady green – OK to taxi -True -False

Answer 62

True

Question 63

Alternating red and green – OK to taxi, but exercise extreme caution -True -False

Answer 63

True

Question 64

What is the purpose of a “wing walker”. -Ensure adequate clearance in the path of the aircraft -To direct Brake rider -To relay tug driver commands -To dance the night away

Answer 64

Ensure adequate clearance in the path of the aircraft

Question 65

Flashing white – continue taxiing to the runway -True -False

Answer 65

False

Question 66

Why face aircraft in to the wind while at idle -To cool the engine -Help prevent takeoff -So you can take off quickly in an emergency -..... cause

Answer 66

To cool the engine

Question 67

When stopping an aircraft after taxiing, the nose wheel should be left -With the torque links unlocked and pointed straight ahead -With the torque links locked and pointed straight ahead -In any position -Alone

Answer 67

With the torque links locked and pointed straight ahead

Question 68

Weathervaning is when the wind tends to turn the nose of a tail dragger into the wind -True -False

Answer 68

True

Question 69

When starting a turbojet engine with the fuel/air mixture set too rich: -Hung start can happen -Hot start can happen -Engine may not start

Answer 69

Hot start can happen

Question 70

Flashing white light- return to starting point -True -False

Answer 70

True

Question 71

When towing a large aircraftA -A person should be in the flight compartment to watch for obstructions -Persons should be stationed at the nose, wingtips, & tail at all times -A person should be in the flight compartment to operate the brakes -A person should be ready to reinflate the auto pilot ;)

Answer 71

A person should be in the flight compartment to operate the brakes

Question 72

What effect, if any, will aviation gasoline mixed with jet fuel have on a turbine engine? -Nothing -The lead will deposit on the turbines -The lead will deposit in the compressor section -The engine will explode

Answer 72

The lead will deposit on the turbines

Question 73

Always approach a standard helicopter -From the side -Away from the tail rotor -In view of the pilot -From the rear

Answer 73

From the side, away from the tail rotor or in view of the pilot

Question 74

Cutting a turbine engine starter off early can correct a hung start -True -False

Answer 74

False

Question 75

When towing a tricycle-gear airplane: -The tailwheel should be locked in place -The hydraulic pressure should be released on the nose wheel steering system -The nose wheel torque link lock should be set to full swivel -FLOOR IT!!!

Answer 75

The nose wheel torque link lock should be set to full swivel

Question 76

Jet fuel numbers relate to performance -True -False

Answer 76

False

Question 77

Which type of rope is preferred when tying down an aircraft on the ramp -Nylon, dacron -Hemp -Manilla -Paracord

Answer 77

Nylon, dacron

Question 78

Any fuel that vaporizes too readily may cause vapor lock -True -False

Answer 78

True

Question 79

What is the hazard area for a turbine engine? -25ft in front -100ft behind -25ft behind -100ft in front

Answer 79

25ft in front and 100ft behind

Question 80

CO2 is the proper extinguisher for -Carburetor fire -Wood fire -Metal fire -Everything

Answer 80

Carburetor fire

Question 81

Rapid rise in cylinder head pressure and temperature, and a loss of engine power is what? -Detonation -After fire -Back fire -Hung start

Answer 81

Detonation

Question 82

How do you check for hydraulic lock? -Turn prop at least 2 full rotations -Turn prop at least 1 full rotations -Turn prop at least 3 full rotations -Turn prop at least 5 full rotations

Answer 82

Turn prop at least 2 full rotations

Question 83

To vaporize, fuel must absorb heat -True -False

Answer 83

True

Question 84

To prime a fuel injected recipe, mixture is full rich and no pump is needed -True -False

Answer 84

False

Question 85

Kerosene has higher heat energy per unit volume than avgas -True -False

Answer 85

True

Question 86

Kerosene has higher heat energy per unit volume than avgas -True -False

Answer 86

True

Question 87

When starting a turbine engine, the most critical instrument to watch after the fuel flow begins is -TIT (Turbine Inlet Temperature) -ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperature) -EGT (Interstage Turbine Temperature) -CHT (Cylinder Head Temperature)

Answer 87

TIT (Turbine Inlet Temperature), ITT (Interstage Turbine Temperature) and EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature)

Question 88

Break checks are not necessary when moving an aircraft -True -False

Answer 88

False

Question 89

Which can seriously damage a turbine engine -Hung start -Hot start -Cold start -False start

Answer 89

Hot start

Question 90

What color is 100LL avgas? -Blue -Red -Purple -Green

Answer 90

Blue

Question 91

What color is 80/85 avgas? -Blue -Red -Purple -Green

Answer 91

Red

Question 92

What color is 100 avgas? -Blue -Red -Purple -Green

Answer 92

Green

Question 93

What color is 115 avgas? -Blue -Red -Purple -Green

Answer 93

Purple

Question 94

What color is Jet fuel..? -Clear -Blue or purple -Yellow or straw -White, and hazy

Answer 94

Clear, yellow or straw

Question 95

what is the corrective action for an induction fire? -1st-continue cranking to start the engine, blow out the fire. -2nd - CO2 extinguisher -2nd-continue cranking to start the engine, blow out the fire. -1st - CO2 extinguisher

Answer 95

1st-continue cranking to start the engine, blow out the fire, 2nd -CO2 extinguisher

Question 96

What is used to supply hydraulic power on the ground? -A hydraulic ground power unit -Auxiliary power unit -Ground power unit -A bouncy bounce boom boom.

Answer 96

A hydraulic ground power unit

Question 97

Placing mixture control to idle cut-off position, ignition off, throttle fully open, & crank the engine dose what? -Clears a flooded engine -Stops an induction fire -Starts the engine -Dose a prop check

Answer 97

Clears a flooded engine