ASA Cabin Atmosphere Control sys.

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1. 1 (8497) - Which section of a turbine engine A- Low or 12. 12 (8508) - How can it be determined that a A- Air
provides high pressure bleed air to an air high pressure vapor-cycle cooling system is charged with bubbles in
cycle machine for pressurization and air- compressor the proper amount of freon? the sight
conditioning? glass
disappear.
2. 2 (8498) - At which component in an air- A- Expansion
cycle cooling system does air undergo a turbine. 13. 13 (8509) - When charging a vapor-cycle A-
pressure and temperature drop? cooling system after evacuation, the low- Blockage in
pressure gauge fails to come out of a vacuum. the system.
3. 3 (8499) - In a freon vapor-cycle cooling B- Ambient
What is indicated?
system, where is cooling air obtained for air.
the condenser? 14. 14 (8510) - What component in a vapor-cycle A-
cooling system would most likely be at fault Expansion
4. 4 (8500) - What is ventilating air used for on B- Carries
if a system would not take a freon charge? valve.
a combustion heater? heat to the
places where 15. 15 (8511) - Frost or ice buildup on a vapor- C-
needed. cycle cooling system evaporator would most inadequate
likely be caused by airflow
5. 5 (8501) - Turbine engine air used for air- C- bleed air.
through the
conditioning and pressurization is generally
evaporator.
called
16. 16 (8512) - What test is used to determine the C- Pressure
6. 6(8502) - In the combustion heater, A- Either a
serviceability of an oxygen cylinder? test with
combustion air system, what prevents too combustion
water.
much air from entering the heaters as air air relief
pressure increases? valve or a 17. 17 (8513) - How often should standard weight A- Every 5
differential high-pressure oxygen cylinders be years.
pressure hydrostatically tested?
regulator.
18. 18 (8514) - To be eligible for recharging, a A- 24 years
7. 7 (8503) - The cabin pressure of an aircraft C- DOT 3HT oxygen cylinder must have been or 4,380
in flight is maintained at the selected controlling hydrostatically tested every three years and filling
altitude by the rate at be retired from service after cycles.
which air
19. 19 (8515) - What type of oxygen system uses B-
leaves the
the rebreather bag-type mask? Continuous
cabin.
flow.
8. 8 (8504) - What controls the operation of A- Cabin
20. 20 (8516) - The altitude controller maintains C- outflow
the cabin pressure regulator? altitude.
cabin altitude by modulation of the valve.
9. 9 (8505) - The basic air-cycle cooling A- a source
21. 21 (8517) - Hot compressor bleed air operates C- ram air
system consists of of
the conditioned air system on some turbine cycle
compressed
aircraft, cold air supplied by the cooling
air, heat
unit.
exchangers,
and a 22. 22 (8518) - For use in pressurized aircraft, A-
turbine. which is generally the least complicated and Chemical
requires the least maintenance? oxygen
10. 10 (8506) - The purpose of the dump valve A- all
generator
in a pressurized aircraft is to relieve positive
systems.
pressure from
the cabin. 23. 23 (8519) - The main cause of contamination A-
in gaseous oxygen systems is moisture.
11. 11 (8507) - What component might possibly A-
be damaged if liquid refrigerant is Compressor. 24. 24 (8520) - Where does the last stage of C-
introduced into the low side of a vapor- cooling in an air-cycle air-conditioning Expansion
cycle cooling system when the pressure is system occur? turbine.
too high or the outside air temperature is
too low?
25. 25 (8521) - The point at which freon A- condenser. 36. 36 (8532) - The position of the C- freon in the
flowing through a vapor-cycle thermostatic expansion valve in a outlet of the
cooling system gives up heat and vapor-cycle cooling system is evaporator.
changes from a gas to a liquid is the determined by temperature and
pressure of the
26. 26 (8522) - The point at which freon B- evaporator.
flowing through a vapor-cycle 37. 37 (8533) - The function of the A- transfer heat
cooling system absorbs heat and condenser in a freon cooling system is from the freon gas
changes from a liquid to a gas is the to to ambient air.
27. 27 (8523) - How is the cabin pressure B- By an automatic 38. 38 (8534) - The function of an C- reduce the
of a pressurized aircraft usually outflow valve that expansion valve in a freon cooling pressure of the
controlled? dumps all the system is to act as a metering device liquid freon.
pressure in excess and to
of the amount for
39. 39 (8535) - Which prevents a sudden C- Delivery air
which it is set.
loss of pressurization in the event that duct check valve.
28. 28 (8524) - Which is considered a A- Supplement there is a loss of the pressurization
good practice concerning the physical inspections source?
inspection of heating and exhaust with periodic
40. 40 (8536) - When servicing an air- B- check oil and
systems of aircraft utilizing a jacket operational carbon
conditioning system that has lost all of add as necessary,
around the engine exhaust as a heat monoxide detection
its freon, it is necessary to evacuate the
source? tests.
system, and add
29. 29 (8525) - On some cabin A- main landing freon.
pressurization systems, pressurization gear operated
41. 41 (8537) - The primary function of the B- maintain the
on the ground is restricted by the switch.
cabin pressurization system outflow desired cabin
30. 30 (8526) - The cabin pressure A- outflow valve valve is to pressure.
control setting has a direct influence opening.
42. 42 (8538) - One purpose of a jet pump B- provide for
upon the
in a pressurization and air-conditioning augmentation of
31. 31 (8527) - The function of the B- lower the system is to airflow in some
evaporator in a freon cooling system temperature of the areas of the
is to cabin air. aircraft.
32. 32 (8528) - What is the purpose of a A- Control the 43. 43 (8539) - After cleaning or replacing A- all connections
mixing valve in a compressor bleed supply of hot, cool, the filtering element in a combustion checked for leaks.
air air-conditioning system? and cold air. heater fuel system, the system should
be pressurized and
33. 33 (8529) - What component of a B- Negative
pressurization system prevents the pressure relief 44. 44 (8540) - The operation of an aircraft A- alternately
cabin altitude from becoming higher valve. combustion heater is usually controlled turns the fuel on
than airplane altitude? by a thermostat circuit which and off, a process
known as cycling.
34. 34 (8530) - If the liquid level gauge in B- be operated for
a vapor-cycle cooling system a period of time to 45. 45 (8541) - The air-cycle cooling C- extracting heat
indicates a low freon charge, the reach a stable system produces cold air by energy across an
system should condition and then expansion turbine.
the freon level
46. 46 (8542) - (Refer to Figure 13.) C- Evaporator
rechecked.
Determine what unit is located coils.
35. 35 (8531) - If the cabin rate of climb is B- outflow valve to immediately downstream of the
too great, the control should be close faster. expansion valve in a freon refrigeration
adjusted to cause the system.
47. 47 (8543) - When checking a freon C- low.
system, a steady stream of bubbles in
the sight gauge indicates the charge is
48. 48 (8544) - An aircraft pressurization cycle A- one 59. 59 (8555) - What is the condition of the B- High-
is normally considered to be complete refrigerant as it leaves the condenser of a pressure
series of vapor-cycle cooling system? liquid.
events or
60. 60 (8556) - In what position should the C- Vertical
operations
bottle be placed when adding liquid freon with the
that recur
to a vapor-cycle cooling system? outlet at the
regularly.
bottom.
49. 49 (8545) - Which best describes cabin B- Difference
61. 61 (8557) - When purging a freon air- B- Prevent
differential pressure? between the
conditioning system, it is important to excessive
ambient and
release the charge at a slow rate. What is loss of
internal air
the reason for the slow-rate discharge? refrigerant
pressure.
oil.
50. 50 (8546) - Composite oxygen bottles that C- 15 years or
62. 62 (8558) - When a vapor-cycle cooling A- Oil
conform to DOT-E-8162 have a service life 10,000 filling
system is not in operation, what is an seepage.
of cycles
indication that the system is leaking freon?
whichever
occurs first. 63. 63 (8559) - In an operating vapor-cycle B- The
cooling system, if the two lines connected expansion
51. 51 (8547) - The cabin pressurization modes B- differential,
to the expansion valve are essentially the valve is not
of operation are unpressurized,
same temperature, what does this indicate? metering
and isobaric.
freon
52. 52 (8548) - (1) Usually bleed air from a gas- C- both No. 1 properly.
turbine engine compressor can be safely and No. 2 are
64. 64 (8560) - The purpose of a subcooler in a C- cool the
used for cabin pressurization.(2) true.
vapor-cycle cooling system is to freon to
Independent cabin condition air machines
prevent
(air cycle machine) can be powered by
premature
bleed air from an aircraft turbineengine,
vaporization.
Regarding the above statements
compressor. 65. 65 (8561) - (1) A small amount of water in a B- only No. 2
vapor-cycle cooling system can freeze in is true.
53. 53 (8549) - A pressurization controller uses B- barometric
the receiver-dryer and stop the entire
pressure,
system operation.(2) Water in a vapor-cycle
cabin altitude,
cooling system will react with refrigerant to
and cabin rate
form hydrochloric acid which is highly
of change.
corrosive to the metal in the
54. 54 (8550) - What unit in a vapor-cycle A- Receiver- system.Regarding the above statements,
cooling system serves as a reservoir for dryer.
66. 66 (8562) - When Refrigerant-12 is passed C- changes
the refrigerant?
over an open flame, it to phosgene
55. 55 (8551) - What is the condition of the C- High- gas.
refrigerant as it enters the condenser of a pressure
67. 67 (8563) - What type of oil is suitable for B- Special
vapor-cycle cooling system? vapor.
use in vapor-cycle cooling system? high grade
56. 56 (8552) - What is the condition of the B- Low- refrigeration
refrigerant as it enters the evaporator of a pressure oil.
vapor-cycle cooling system? liquid.
68. 68 (8564) - When an aircraft's oxygen C- bubble
57. 57 (8553) - The evacuation of a vapor- C- lowering system has developed a leak, the lines and tested with a
cycle cooling system removes any water the boiling fittings should be special soap
that may be present by point of the solution
water and manufactured
drawing out specifically
the vapor. for this
purpose.
58. 58 (8554) - What is the condition of the B- Low-
refrigerant as it leaves the evaporator of a pressure
vapor-cycle cooling system? vapor.
69. 69 (8565) - If oxygen bottle pressure is C- moisture 78. 78 (8574) - In a gaseous oxygen system, A- Pressure
allowed to drop below a specified minimum, to collect in which of the following are vented to blow relief valves.
it may cause the bottle. out plugs in the fuselage skin?
70. 70 (8566) - What controls the amount of A- 79. 79 (8575) - The purpose of pressurizing C- both No. 1
oxygen delivered to a mask in a continuous- Calibrated aircraft cabins is to(1) create the proper and No. 2 are
flow oxygen system? orifice. environment for prevention of hypoxia.(2) true.
permit operation at high
71. 71 (8567) - In the diluter demand oxygen C- When
altitudes.Regarding the above statements,
regulator, when does the demand valve the user
operate? breathes. 80. 80 (8576) - (1) Oxygen used in aircraft A- only No. 1
systems is at least 99.5 percent pure and is true.
72. 72 (8568) - The primary difference between B- aviation
is practically water free.(2) Oxygen used
aviation breathing oxygen and other types of breathing
in aircraft systems is 99.5 percent pure
commercially available compressed oxygen oxygen has
and is hospital quality.Regarding the above
is that had all the
statements,
water vapor
removed. 81. 81 (8577) - Oxygen systems in A- continuous-
unpressurized aircraft are generally of the flow and
73. 73 (8569) - What is used in some oxygen A- Pressure
pressure-
systems to change high cylinder pressure to reducer
demand types.
low system pressure? valve.
82. 82 (8578) - The purpose of the airflow B- regulate
74. 74 (8570) - In a high-pressure oxygen B- Pressure
metering aneroid assembly found in airflow in
system, if the pressure reducer fails, what relief valve.
oxygen diluter demand regulators is to relation to
prevents high-pressure oxygen from
cabin altitude
entering the system downstream?
when in diluter
75. 75 (8571) - High-pressure cylinders C- green demand
containing oxygen for aviation use can be color and position.
identified by their the words
83. 83 (8579) - If a high-pressure oxygen B- Department
'AVIATOR'S
cylinder is to be installed in an airplane, it of
BREATHING
must meet the specifications of the Transportation.
OXYGEN'
stenciled in 84. 84 (8580) - Before a high-pressure oxygen A-
1-inch white cylinder is serviced, it must be the correct hydrostatically
letters. type and have been tested within
the proper
76. 76 (8572) - (Refer to Figure 14.) One hour A- 445 to
time interval.
after an oxygen system was charged for a 450 PSI.
leakage check, the oxygen pressure gauge 85. 85 (8581) - A contaminated oxygen A- oxygen.
read 460 PSI at 63°F; 6 hours later the system is normally purged with
temperature was 51°F. (A 5 PSI change is the
86. 86 (8582) - How should you determine the B- Read the
maximum allowable in a 6-hour period.) What
amount of oxygen in a portable, high- pressure
pressure gauge readings would be
pressure cylinder? gauge
acceptable to remain within the allowable
mounted on
limits?
the cylinder.
77. 77 (8573) - An aircraft oxygen bottle may be A- with the
87. 87 (8583) - What may be used as a C- Teflon
considered airworthy if it has been test date,
lubricant on oxygen system tapered pipe tape.
hydrostatically tested and identified DOT
thread connections?
number and
serial 88. 88 (8584) - On transport category aircraft A- The green
number what might be an indication of an over thermal
stamped on pressure event of the aircraft oxygen expansion disk
the cylinder system? missing.
near the
neck.
89. 89 (8585) - Which of the following are characteristic of a chemical or solid state oxygen system?1. An adjustable oxygen A-
release rate.2. A volume storage capacity about three times that of compressed oxygen.3. The system generators are inert 2
below 400°F even under severe impact.4. A distribution and regulating system similar to gaseous oxygen systems. &
3.