Final

Question 1

A static check may be performed on a manifold pressure gauge by using what piece of information

Answer 1

Current atmospheric pressure

Question 2

What aircraft instrument can be used to check a manifold pressure gauge for proper indication

Answer 2

The altimeter

Question 3

Name several of the indication errors that may be found in altimeters

Answer 3

Scale errors hysteresis friction installation

Question 4

What is the signal source in an electrical resistance type temperature indicating system

Answer 4

A temperature bulb or sensing element

Question 5

What type of temperature sensing system is normally used to measure a turbine engine exhaust gas temperature?

Answer 5

A thermocouple type system

Question 6

What operating parameters is indicated by a tachometer?

Answer 6

Engine RPM

Question 7

What is the name of the effect that causes a gyro to respond to an applied force at a point 9- degrees further in the direction of rotation?

Answer 7

Gyroscopic precession

Question 8

What’s are the sources of power used to drive a gyroscopic turn indicator ?

Answer 8

pressure source or an electric motor

Question 9

What are two Items that should be considered during inspection of a magnetic compass ?

Answer 9

1 The fluid must be clear 2 the housing must be full with no bubbles 3 the card must be legible and the lubber line intact 4 the compass should be properly calibrated

Question 10

In what way do magnetic fields generated buy electrical equipment and steel parts in the airplane affect a magnetic compass

Answer 10

Stray magnetic fields deflect the compass from correct alignment with the earths magnetic field

Question 11

Describe the basic operating concept of a synchro type remote indicating system

Answer 11

A remote transmitter electrically signals a receiver inside the instrument

Question 12

What aircraft instruments are connected to the pitot static system

Answer 12

The altimeter vertical sped indicator, airspeed and mach meter in high performance jets

Question 13

Why should you avoid cleaning obstruction from the sensing holes in a pitot static system with a tool

Answer 13

The holes are aerodynamically critical

Question 14

After components in a pitot static system have been replaced, what tests or inspections are required?

Answer 14

The static system leak test specified by FAR 91.411

Question 15

What quantity is accurately measure by a capacitances type fuel quantity indicating system

Answer 15

The mass of the fuel

Question 16

Who is authorized to apply the range markings to an instruments dial face

Answer 16

The manufacturer or a certified instruments repair station

Question 17

What is the purpose of a slippage mark on an instrument glass

Answer 17

It indicate if the glass has moved which could cause incorrect range markings on an instrument that has the range markings painted on the glass

Question 18

What references should be consulted to determine the proper range markings for aircraft instruments?

Answer 18

The aircraft maintenance manual, aircraft flight manual, TCDSor aircraft specifications

Question 19

What is the meaning of a yellow arc on an aircraft instrument

Answer 19

A caution or limited flight operation range

Question 20

What is the reason for swinging the compass and how is it accomplished d

Answer 20

To compensate for deviations caused by magnetic fields in the aircraft, by adjusting the compensating magnets

Question 21

What are the basic components of a radio communication system

Answer 21

A microphone, transmitter and receiving antennas, receiver, and speaker or headphones

Question 22

What aircraft instrument can be used to check a manifold pressure gauge for proper indication

Answer 22

The sensitive altimeter

Question 23

Name several of the indication errors that may be found in altimeters

Answer 23

Scale error, hysteresis, friction, installation

Question 24

What is the signal source in an electrical resistance type temperature indicating system

Answer 24

A temperature bulb

Question 25

What type of temperature sensing system is normally used to measure a turbine engine temperature

Answer 25

A thermocouple type system

Question 26

What operating parameters is indicated by a tachometer

Answer 26

Engine RPM

Question 27

What is the name of the effect that causes a gyro to respond to an applied force at a point 90 deegree further in the direction of Rotation?

Answer 27

Gyroscopic precession

Question 28

What are the sources of power used to drive a gyroscopic turn indicator

Answer 28

Air from vacuum or pressure source or an electric motor

Question 29

What are the two items that should be considered during inspection of a magnetic compass

Answer 29

1 The fluid must be clear, 2 the housing must be full with no bubbles 3 the card must be legible and the lubber line intact 4 the compass should be properly calibrated

Question 30

In what way do magnetic fields generated by electrical equipment and steel parts in the airplane affect a magnetic compass

Answer 30

Stray magnetic fields deflect the compass from a correct alignment with the earth magnetic field

Question 31

Describe the basic operating concept of a synchro type remote indicating system

Answer 31

A remote transmitter electrically signals a receiver inside the instrument

Question 32

Wheat aircraft instruments are connected to the pitot static system

Answer 32

Altimeter VSI airspeed and Mach meter

Question 33

Why should you avoid cleaning obstruction from the sensing holes in a pitot static system with a tool

Answer 33

The holes are aerodynamically critical

Question 34

After components in a pitot static system have been replaced, what test or inspection are required ?

Answer 34

The static system leak test specified by FAR 91.411

Question 35

What quantity is accurately measured by a capacitance type fuel quantity indicating system

Answer 35

The mass of the fuel

Question 36

Who is authorized to apply the range marking to an instrument dial face

Answer 36

The manufacturer or a certificates instrument repair station

Question 37

What is the purpose of a slippage mark on an instrument glass

Answer 37

To indicate if the glass has moved which could cause incorrect range markings on an instrument that has the range markings painted on the glass

Question 38

What reference should be consulted to determine the proper range markings for aircraft instruments

Answer 38

The aircraft maintenance manual aircraft flight manual,type certificates data sheet or aircraft specifications

Question 39

What is the meaning of a yellow arc on an aircraft instrument

Answer 39

A caution or limited flight operation range

Question 40

What is the reason for swinging the compass and how is it accomplished

Answer 40

Try compensate for deviations caused by the magnetic fields in the aircraft by adjusting the compensating magnets

Question 41

Why are transport category aircraft equipped with a master caution and warning system

Answer 41

To alert the crew that a malfunction has occurred and corrrective actions may be required

Question 42

How is a pilot alerted that an anti-skid system has automatically returned to a manual brake system?

Answer 42

By a warning light.

Question 43

What is the significance of an anti-skid warning?

Answer 43

The system is off or has failed.

Question 44

By what usual means does the stall warning system in a small aircraft alert the pilot of an impending stall?

Answer 44

An audible leer and /or a warninglight.

Question 45

What devices are used to provide warnings for a retractable landing gear system?

Answer 45

A hom or other aural device, and a red warning light or light

Question 46

How can a pilot determine that the landing gear is down and locked

Answer 46

A green light or lights and / or another type of visual indicator.

Question 47

Name at least two conditions that would activate a takeoff configuration warning system in a jet transport aircra

Answer 47

Incorrect leading or trailing edge flap position, stabilizer position, or speed brake not stowed. The manufacturer may establish other conditions

Question 48

What landing gear positions must be indicated by regulations?

Answer 48

Down and locked and up and locked.

Question 49

Under what conditions will a landing gear aural warning sound?

Answer 49

When the throttle is retarded and the landing gear is not down and locked.

Question 50

How does a takeoff configuration warning differ from a landing gear warning?

Answer 50

Takeoff warnings are usually an intermittent horns while landing gear warnings are steady

Question 51

What is the function of a Mach airspeed warning system?

Answer 51

To alert the pilot that the never-exceed airspeed limit has been reached or exceeded.

Question 52

What systems are commonly used to activate the landing gear warning systems

Answer 52

The throttles (thrust levers) and the wing flaps.

Question 53

Why do airplanes with bleed air anti-icing of the wing leading edge have an anti-ice overheat light(

Answer 53

To indicate an over-temperature condition, usually as the result of a break in the bleed air ducts.

Question 54

What warning system may be required when a nickel-cadmium battery is installed in an aircraft?

Answer 54

A battery temperature monitoring system.

Question 55

At what time would a check of a landing gear warning system normally be made?

Answer 55

- During a landing gear retraction test.

Question 56

What is the purpose of an annunciator system?

Answer 56

To show, by means of a warning light, that some system parameter requires attention by the flight crew.

Question 57

If an aircraft with retractable landing gear has only one green light to indicate the gear is down and locked, how will the switches be connected, in series or in parallel

Answer 57

-In series.

Question 58

Where would you locate the procedures for checking and adjusting the landing gear switches?

Answer 58

In the aircraft manufacturer's manual.

Question 59

. What is the usual means for alerting the crew of a jet transport that the cabin doors are not properly closed?

Answer 59

A warning light.

Question 60

Why are transport category aircraft equipped with a master caution and warning system?

Answer 60

To alert the crew that a malfunction has occurred and corrective action may be required.