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Easa Questions Helicopter
Question Number. 3. With the helicopter in forward flight, parasitic drag will cause the helicopter to. Option
A. pitch nose down with a decrease in forward airspeed.
Option B. pitch nose down with an increase in forward airspeed.
Option C. pitch nose up with an increase in forward in airspeed.
Correct Answer is. pitch nose down with an increase in forward airspeed.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 5. To maintain the position of the helicopter with a decrease in air density, the pilot must increase.
Question Number. 6. The forces which govern the coning angle are.
Option A. lift and centrifugal force.
Option B. thrust and centrifugal force.
Option C. lift and thrust.
Correct Answer is. lift and centrifugal force.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 7. As a helicopter accelerates in level forward flight above approximately 15 knots, it will be
necessary to.
Option A. reduce power because of the additional lift due to translational flight.
Option B. increase power because rotor RPM is increasing.
Option C. reduce power because rotor profile drag is reduced.
Correct Answer is. reduce power because of the additional lift due to translational flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 8. Phase lag is due to the blades.
Option A. inertia.
Option B. weight.
Option C. rotational velocity.
Correct Answer is. rotational velocity.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 9. The airflow over the main rotor will be in the reverse direction.
Option A. in the vortex ring.
Option B. under 'ground cushion' effect.
Option C. at high forward speed.
Correct Answer is. in the vortex ring.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 11. Assuming the phase lag of a rotor blade is 90 degree and thecontrol advance angle is 15 degrees, then
the pitch operating arm must be at the highest point of the swash plate.
Option A. 75 degree ahead of the highest flapping position.
Option B. 90 degree ahead of the highest flapping position.
Option C. 105 degree ahead of the highest flapping position.
Correct Answer is. 75 degree ahead of the highest flapping position.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 12. A helicopter is hovering and the pilot applies right pedal. Assuming the main rotor rotates anti
clockwise viewed from above, the helicopter will.
Option A. descend, unless the pilot applies more collective pitch.
Option B. descend, unless the pilot inches the throttle open.
Option C. ascend, unless the pilot decreases rotor RPM.
Correct Answer is. ascend, unless the pilot decreases rotor RPM.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 13. A helicopter has a main rotor which rotatesanti-clockwise viewed from above, and is fitted with an
anti-torque tail rotor. It will tend to drift sideways to.
Option A. port, if the tail rotor is mounted on the right side of the aircraft.
Option B. starboard, whichever way the tail rotor is fitted.
Option C. port, if the tail rotor is mounted on the left side of the aircraft.
Correct Answer is. starboard, whichever way the tail rotor is fitted.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 15. With the tail rotor pedals in neutral, the tail rotor blade pitch will be.
Option A. neutral.
Option B. negative.
Option C. positive.
Correct Answer is. positive.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 16. The main rotor drive shaft is tilted laterally on some helicopters to correct tail rotor.
Option A. roll.
Option B. torque.
Option C. drift.
Correct Answer is. drift.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 17. Certain helicopters tend to tilt laterally when landing. This problem can be overcome by placing the tail
rotor thrust.
Option A. above the line of the main rotor hub.
Option B. in line with the main rotor hub.
Option C. below the line of the main rotor hub.
Correct Answer is. in line with the main rotor hub.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 22. During an autorotative descent, rotor RPM will be.
Option A. higher than in powered flight.
Option B. substantially the same as in powered flight.
Option C. lower than in powered flight.
Correct Answer is. higher than in powered flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 25. If the main rotor of a helicopter rotates in an anti-clockwise direction when viewed from above, and a
hovering left turn is required, the following movements of the controls are selected.
Option A. Rudder pedal to the left, and decrease throttle.
Option B. Rudder pedal to the left, and increase throttle.
Option C. Rudder pedal to the right, and increase throttle.
Correct Answer is. Rudder pedal to the left, and increase throttle.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 26. Climbs with forward speed require less power than vertical climbs, because of.
Option A. translational lift.
Option B. forward momentum.
Option C. increased inertia.
Correct Answer is. translational lift.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 28. When the cyclic stick is eased forward in the hover position.
Option A. vertical lift is reduced.
Option B. altitude is increased.
Option C. forward thrust is decreased.
Correct Answer is. vertical lift is reduced.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 31. Forward velocity causes the advancing blade to.
Option A. flap down to increase lift.
Option B. give increased lift due to blade flapping.
Option C. flap up to reduce lift.
Correct Answer is. flap up to reduce lift.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 32. When moving from the hover to forward flight it is necessary to.
Option A. decrease the engine power.
Option B. increase the engine power.
Option C. maintain constant engine power.
Correct Answer is. increase the engine power.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 33. The maximum forward speed of a helicopter is limited by.
Option A. the shape of the fuselage.
Option B. retreating blade stall and the forward speed of the advancing blade.
Option C. engine power.
Correct Answer is. retreating blade stall and the forward speed of the advancing blade.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 34. What principle does the delta 3 hinge use?.
Option A. Offset hinges.
Option B. Triangular pitch change lever.
Option C. Flapping actuators.
Correct Answer is. Offset hinges.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 35. As the angle of attack of a rotor blade increases, it affects the.
Option A. dragging forces.
Option B. flapping forces.
Option C. dragging and the flapping forces.
Correct Answer is. dragging and the flapping forces.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 36. With an increase in its angle of attack, the drag acting on a rotor blade.
Option A. remains constant.
Option B. decreases.
Option C. increases.
Correct Answer is. increases.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 37. The bell stability augmentation system is based on.
Option A. flapping hinges.
Option B. offset hinges.
Option C. gyroscopic forces.
Correct Answer is. gyroscopic forces.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 38. During forward flight the advancing blade will.
Option A. flap up.
Option B. flap down.
Option C. lag.
Correct Answer is. flap up.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 39. The rotor blades are prevented from 'folding up' during flight by.
Option A. the weight.
Option B. the centrifugal force.
Option C. the lift force.
Correct Answer is. the centrifugal force.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 40. The RPM of the rotor blades is constant, within small limits to.
Option A. prevent blades folding up during flight.
Option B. reduce torque loading.
Option C. prevent blades over-speeding.
Correct Answer is. prevent blades folding up during flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 41. To maintain the position of the helicopter, when hovering with a decrease in air density, the pilot must.
Option A. increase the collective pitch.
Option B. increase rotor RPM.
Option C. increase the cyclic pitch.
Correct Answer is. increase the collective pitch.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 44. Which direction is the air flowing through the main rotor during autorotation?.
Option A. Downwards.
Option B. Parallel to the rotor chord line.
Option C. Upwards.
Correct Answer is. Upwards.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 45. The purpose of an off-set vertical stabilizer is to.
Option A. provide lift during forward flight.
Option B. relieve some of the load on the tail rotor during forward flight.
Option C. provide stability during vertical flight.
Correct Answer is. relieve some of the load on the tail rotor during forward flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 48. In forward flight, the advancing blade would be expected to.
Option A. lag.
Option B. increase pitch.
Option C. flap up.
Correct Answer is. flap up.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 49. When the helicopter moves from the hover to translational flight, the lift vector will.
Option A. move aft.
Option B. remain vertical.
Option C. move forward.
Correct Answer is. move forward.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 54. During an autorotative decent, rotor RPM will be.
Option A. higher than in powered flight.
Option B. lower than in powered flight.
Option C. approximately the same as in powered flight.
Correct Answer is. higher than in powered flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 55. When the rotor blade increases its angle of attack, the centre of pressure.
Option A. moves forward.
Option B. moves rearwards.
Option C. does not move.
Correct Answer is. does not move.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 56. Autorotative force attempts to pull the rotor blade.
Option A. both in and against the direction of normal rotation.
Option B. against the direction of normal rotation.
Option C. in the direction of normal rotation.
Correct Answer is. in the direction of normal rotation.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 59. The layer of air over the surface of an aerofoil which is slower moving, in relation to the rest of the
airflow, is known as.
Option A. boundary layer.
Option B. none of the above are correct.
Option C. camber layer.
Correct Answer is. boundary layer.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 60. When airflow velocity over an upper cambered surface of an aerofoil decreases, what takes place?.
Question Number. 61. What is a controlling factor of turbulence and skin friction?.
Option A. Aspect ratio.
Option B. Countersunk rivets used on skin exterior.
Option C. Fineness ratio.
Correct Answer is. Countersunk rivets used on skin exterior.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 67. When entering into a stable autorotative state, the main rotor RPM will initially.
Option A. decrease.
Option B. increase.
Option C. be unaffected.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 71. In forward flight the relative air velocity at each blade.
Option A. is greatest for the advancing blade.
Option B. is greatest for the retreating blade.
Option C. is equal at all blades due to compensation.
Correct Answer is. is greatest for the advancing blade.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 72. What forces are acting on the helicopter during descent?.
Option A. Weight only.
Option B. Lift only.
Option C. Lift and weight.
Correct Answer is. Lift and weight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 73. The ground cushion effect is apparent.
Option A. in the hover only.
Option B. in the hover and at low translational flight close to the ground.
Option C. on the ground only.
Correct Answer is. in the hover and at low translational flight close to the ground.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 74. If the angle of attack is increased on a main rotor blade.
Option A. there is an increase in drag.
Option B. there is a reduction in drag.
Option C. there is no change in drag.
Correct Answer is. there is an increase in drag.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 75. A helicopter main rotor blade may be tapered from root to tip to.
Option A. reduce the blade weight.
Option B. equalise lift along the blade.
Option C. reduce induced drag.
Correct Answer is. equalise lift along the blade.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 76. A helicopter main rotor blade is twisted from root to tip to.
Option A. permit the blade to straighten under aerodynamic load.
Option B. give the blade additional strength.
Option C. equalise lift along the blade.
Correct Answer is. equalise lift along the blade.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 78. The choice of aerofoil section for a rotor blade is such that.
Option A. the C of P moves very slowly.
Option B. it has a stable centre of pressure.
Option C. the C of P moves rapidly in response to pitch changes.
Correct Answer is. it has a stable centre of pressure.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 79. When the rotor blade is flapping up, the angle of attack.
Option A. is greater than the pitch angle.
Option B. is less than the pitch angle.
Option C. remains the same as the pitch angle.
Correct Answer is. is less than the pitch angle.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 80. When the rotor blade is flapping down, the pitch angle.
Option A. is less than the angle of attack.
Option B. remains the same.
Option C. is greater than the angle of attack.
Correct Answer is. is less than the angle of attack.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 82. The rotor blades operate at the best Lift/Drag ratio when their.
Option A. angle of attack is 0 degrees.
Option B. angle of attack is about +3 degrees.
Option C. pitch angles closely approach the stall angle.
Correct Answer is. angle of attack is about +3 degrees.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 83. The centre of pressure of an aerofoil is that point on the cord line.
Option A. at which the highest pressure is said to act.
Option B. which moves most, with changes in angle of attack, if the section is symmetrical.
Option C. at which the lift forces resultant is said to act.
Correct Answer is. at which the lift forces resultant is said to act.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 87. Which part of the rotor disc produces the most lift during forward flight?.
Option A. The mid-span portion.
Option B. The front portion.
Option C. The rear portion.
Correct Answer is. The front portion.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 88. The aerofoil shape of a main rotor blade is symmetrical in order to make the blade have.
Option A. the best possible autorotative characteristics.
Option B. a relatively stable centre of pressure position with changes in angle of attack.
Option C. the highest possible lift co-efficient when hovering.
Correct Answer is. a relatively stable centre of pressure position with changes in angle of attack.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 91. A helicopter has a main rotor which rotates anticlockwise viewed from above. What happens if a loss
of anti-torque device at cruise speed in flight?.
Option A. No appreciable change.
Option B. Nose pitches up slightly + yaw to right.
Option C. Nose pitches up slightly + yaw to left.
Correct Answer is. Nose pitches up slightly + yaw to right.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 92. With Auto RPM control 'Static Droop' is.
Option A. the RPM at which underswing occurs.
Option B. the initial drop in RPM.
Option C. the total fall in RPM.
Correct Answer is. the total fall in RPM.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 95. In a helicopter with its main rotor turning anti-clockwise, which way does the aircraft tend to drift?.
Question Number. 3. If the rotor disc is tilted then the helicopter will.
Option A. move in a direction opposite to the disc tilt.
Option B. move in the same direction as the disc tilt.
Option C. move in a direction perpendicular to the disc tilt.
Correct Answer is. move in the same direction as the disc tilt.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 4. The flapping hinge allows the rotor blade to move in. Option
A. at right angles to the relative airflow.
Option B. the vertical plane.
Option C. the horizontal plane.
Correct Answer is. the vertical plane.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 5. Too much pitch on the collective lever will cause. Option
A. increase in coning angle.
Option B. increase in rotor thrust.
Option C. both increase in rotor thrust and increase in coning angle.
Correct Answer is. increase in coning angle.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 7. When the primary stops fitted to a control run have been contacted. Option
A. the secondary stops will just be in contact.
Option B. a clearance exists at the secondary stops.
Option C. the secondary stops have been over-ridden.
Correct Answer is. a clearance exists at the secondary stops.
Explanation. The clearance is on the secondary stops.
Question Number. 8. Excessive wear on both sides of the control cable pulley groove is evidence of. Option
A. pulley misalignment.
Option B. excessive cable tension.
Option C. cable misalignment.
Correct Answer is. pulley misalignment.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Page 1-45.
Question Number. 11. The ability of the blade to move up and down is.
Option A. feathering.
Option B. flapping.
Option C. dragging.
Correct Answer is. flapping.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 12. The collective control adjust the pitch angle of the rotor blades.
Option A. equally.
Option B. increases the angle on the advancing blade and reduces it on the retreating one.
Option C. increases the angle on the retreating blade and reduces it on the advancing one.
Correct Answer is. equally.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 13. If you change the plane of rotation of the rotor blades, the helicopter.
Option A. accelerates perpendicular to direction in which the blades are tilted.
Option B. accelerates in the direction in which the blades are tilted.
Option C. accelerates in the opposite direction to which the blades are tilted.
Correct Answer is. accelerates in the direction in which the blades are tilted.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 14. Over-pitch of the collective lever will alter the pitch on all blades equally. This will cause.
Option A. a decrease in lift with an increase in engine RPM.
Option B. an increase in lift with an increase in engine RPM.
Option C. a decrease in lift with a decrease in engine RPM.
Correct Answer is. a decrease in lift with a decrease in engine RPM.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 15. The primary purpose of the tail rotor is.
Option A. to give directional control.
Option B. to counteract torque.
Option C. to give lateral stability.
Correct Answer is. to counteract torque.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 16. In straight and level forward flight, the rotor disc will be tilted down.
Option A. at 90 degrees to the direction of flight.
Option B. opposite to the direction of flight.
Option C. in the direction of flight.
Correct Answer is. in the direction of flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 18. The reason for fitting a tail rotor on a helicopter is.
Option A. to prevent sideways drift.
Option B. to ensure thrust is in the same direction as the couple produced by the engine torque.
Option C. to counteract torque.
Correct Answer is. to counteract torque.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 20. What position are the droop stops during flight?.
Option A. In' during forward flight only.
Option B. Always 'in' during flight.
Option C. Always 'out' during flight.
Correct Answer is. Always 'out' during flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 21. The coning angle of the rotor blades is the angle between.
Option A. the horizontal and the rotor blades.
Option B. the rotor blades and the tip path plane.
Option C. the normal axis and the rotor blades.
Correct Answer is. the rotor blades and the tip path plane.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 22. To lift the helicopter vertically into the hover, the.
Option A. collective pitch lever has to be lowered.
Option B. cyclic pitch lever has to be raised.
Option C. collective pitch lever has to be raised.
Correct Answer is. collective pitch lever has to be raised.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 23. In straight and level flight, the forward air speed is controlled by the.
Option A. cyclic stick and the throttle.
Option B. the cyclic stick and the collective lever.
Option C. collective lever and the throttle.
Correct Answer is. the cyclic stick and the collective lever.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 24. The purpose of the autopilot servo-motor torque setting is to.
Option A. damp the system oscillation.
Option B. protect the servo motor.
Option C. prevent control surface runaway.
Correct Answer is. prevent control surface runaway.
Explanation. Automatic Flight Control Pallett and Coyle.
Question Number. 25. A delta 3 hinge is fitted to some tail rotors to.
Option A. vary the blade angle of attack as the rotor flaps to equality.
Option B. enable the tail rotor to be folded for hangar stowage.
Option C. allow the tail rotor to turn at its optimum speed.
Correct Answer is. vary the blade angle of attack as the rotor flaps to equality.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 26. Hookes joint is.
Option A. the attachment at the drag dampers.
Option B. a suspicious cigarette end, left by the captain.
Option C. a non-constant velocity, universal joint.
Correct Answer is. a non-constant velocity, universal joint.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 27. Raising the collective pitch lever would increase the torque to the rotor head requiring.
Option A. decrease in torque at the tail rotor.
Option B. an increase in pitch at the tail rotor.
Option C. an increase in speed of the tail rotor.
Correct Answer is. an increase in pitch at the tail rotor.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 32. Tail rotors are positioned in the same horizontal plane as the main rotor head to.
Option A. allow for flare out during auto-rotation.
Option B. minimize the rolling couple.
Option C. counteract tail rotor drift.
Correct Answer is. minimize the rolling couple.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 33. In an auto trim system, for the trim system to operate.
Option A. operation of the trim controls is required.
Option B. autopilot must be engaged.
Option C. autopilot need not be engaged.
Correct Answer is. autopilot need not be engaged.
Explanation. Automatic Flight Control, Pallett Page 213 - 218.
Question Number. 34. Autorotation is best achieved from.
Option A. an altitude of 300 ft and hovering.
Option B. an altitude of 1000 ft with an air speed of 100 knots.
Option C. an altitude of 250 ft with an air speed of 35 knots.
Correct Answer is. an altitude of 1000 ft with an air speed of 100 knots.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 35. The purpose of the autopilot servo-motor torque setting is to.
Option A. dampen oscillations.
Option B. provide autopilot feedback.
Option C. prevent control surface runaway.
Correct Answer is. prevent control surface runaway.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 37. The Delta Three stability system is based on which principle?.
Option A. Flapping hinges.
Option B. Gyroscopic.
Option C. Drag hinges.
Correct Answer is. Flapping hinges.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 42. The rotor head is driven by the engine through. Option A. the
reduction gearbox, the swash plate and the pitch change assembly. Option B. the
ancillary gearbox, the drive shaft and the swash plate. Option C. the reduction
gearbox and the drive shaft.
Correct Answer is. the reduction gearbox and the drive shaft.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 43. In a helicopter with a main rotor rotating anti-clockwise (when viewed from above), moves into
rearward translational flight, maximum pitch is applied.
Option A. to the right of the aircrafts longitudinal axis.
Option B. to the left of the aircrafts longitudinal axis.
Option C. forward of the aircrafts lateral axis.
Correct Answer is. to the right of the aircrafts longitudinal axis.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 48. An artificial feel system is necessary in a powered flying control system to.
Option A. prevent overloading of the power control units.
Option B. increasing the sensitivity of the control system.
Option C. provide the pilot with simulated stick forces.
Correct Answer is. provide the pilot with simulated stick forces.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 49. In the event of hydraulic failure in a power control system, a requirement of the manual reversion is
that it must be
Option A. possible, but not recommended.
Option B. automatic and instantaneous.
Option C. operated by the standby hydraulic system.
Correct Answer is. automatic and instantaneous.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 52. The purpose of the Servo Valve in a power operated control is.
Option A. to direct hydraulic fluid to the jack in response to the pilots control in cockpit.
Option B. to revert the system to manual operation.
Option C. to provide pressure to operate the control.
Correct Answer is. to direct hydraulic fluid to the jack in response to the pilots control in cockpit.
Explanation. Jeppesen A & P Technician Textbook page 12-38.
Question Number. 54. A tail rotor control is rigged so that it can move from positive pitch through neutral to negative pitch.
This is to.
Option A. enable full control in powered flight.
Option B. enable full control in the hover.
Option C. enable full control in autorotation.
Correct Answer is. enable full control in autorotation.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 56. The main rotor head hydraulic damper beam has been over tensioned. This would cause.
Option A. too much stability and over sensitive controls.
Option B. too much stability and less sensitive controls.
Option C. instability and over sensitive controls.
Correct Answer is. instability and over sensitive controls.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 58. During translational flight, a tandem rotor helicopter is controlled by.
Option A. the rear rotor only is tilted.
Option B. the forward rotor only is tilted.
Option C. both the forward rotor and the rear rotors independently.
Correct Answer is. both the forward rotor and the rear rotors independently.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 59. In a power assisted flight control system, the feel required is normally supplied by.
Option A. Q' feel.
Option B. stretching springs.
Option C. air loads on the control surfaces.
Correct Answer is. air loads on the control surfaces.
Explanation. AL/3-7 8.1 and 8.2.1 Power 'assisted' controls have aerodynamic feedback. Power 'operated' controls use a Q feel
system.
Question Number. 60. Irreversibility of a fully powered control system is provided by.
Option A. the jack ram being attached to structure.
Option B. nulling of the servo valve.
Option C. air loads on the blades.
Correct Answer is. nulling of the servo valve.
Explanation. Nulling the servo valve produces a hydraulic lock.
Question Number. 61. Powered flight control systems are used on large helicopters.
Option A. because the pilot has too many tasks to perform.
Option B. due to the increase in speed and size of aircraft.
Option C. because at low level air density is high.
Correct Answer is. due to the increase in speed and size of aircraft.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 62. Under heavy stick loads, the button on the cyclic stick would be used to.
Option A. reposition force trim.
Option B. disengage force trim.
Option C. engage force trim.
Correct Answer is. reposition force trim.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 63. How do the rotors turn on a co-axial rotor system?.
Option A. They counter-rotate on a common shaft.
Option B. Both rotate in the same direction on a common shaft.
Option C. They counter-rotate on separate shafts.
Correct Answer is. They counter-rotate on a common shaft.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 64. "In autorotation, what is the initial effect on the rotor
when the cyclic control lever is pulled back?."
Option A. The rotor will slow down.
Option B. The rotor speed will be unaffected.
Option C. The rotor will initially speed up.
Correct Answer is. The rotor will initially speed up.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 65. What is the difference between transient and static droop?.
Option A. Over-swing.
Option B. Centrifugal latches.
Option C. Under-swing.
Correct Answer is. Under-swing.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 66. When lifting the collective lever during an autorotative descent the rotor RPM will.
Option A. remain the same.
Option B. reduce.
Option C. increase.
Correct Answer is. reduce.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 67. Moving the collective lever results in the pitch on the rotor blades.
Option A. changing the same amount in different directions.
Option B. remaining the same.
Option C. changing the same amount in the same direction.
Correct Answer is. changing the same amount in the same direction.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 68. Moving the cyclic stick forward results in.
Option A. advancing blade flapping up.
Option B. pitch angle of all blades decreasing.
Option C. retreating blade flapping up.
Correct Answer is. advancing blade flapping up.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 70. In forward flight, pitch on the retreating blade is.
Option A. decreased.
Option B. the same.
Option C. increased.
Correct Answer is. increased.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 71. During the transition from the hover to forward flight, the helicopter requires.
Option A. less power.
Option B. more power.
Option C. no change in power.
Correct Answer is. more power.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 72. Dissymmetry of lift in a helicopter main rotor is
counteracted by.
Option A. cyclic feathering.
Option B. permitting the rotor blade to flap.
Option C. biasing the stick to port.
Correct Answer is. permitting the rotor blade to flap.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 73. Pulleys in a flight control system are made from.
Option A. stainless steel.
Option B. brass.
Option C. Tufnol or aluminium alloy.
Correct Answer is. Tufnol or aluminium alloy.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 75. How does a semi-rigid rotor overcome dissymmetry of lift?.
Option A. A teetering head.
Option B. Drag hinges.
Option C. Flapping hinges.
Correct Answer is. A teetering head.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 76. The tail rotor is subject to.
Option A. negative torque.
Option B. both positive and negative torque.
Option C. positive torque.
Correct Answer is. positive torque.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 77. A tension regulator in the flight control cable system of a large all metal helicopter is used primarily to.
Option A. retain a set tension.
Option B. increase cable tension in cold weather.
Option C. decrease cable tension in cold weather.
Correct Answer is. retain a set tension.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 78. Manual trim with the autopilot disengaged is normally achieved by.
Option A. pressing the trim release button and moving the cyclic stick.
Option B. dedicated trim switches on the autopilot control panel
Option C. moving the 'coolie hat'
Correct Answer is. pressing the trim release button and moving the cyclic stick.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 79. Moving the 'coolie hat' with the autopilot engaged.
Option A. allows autopilot commands to move the aircraft slowly in pitch and roll.
Option B. disengages the autopilot and allows the pilot to manually control the aircraft.
Option C. allows autopilot commands to move the aircraft quickly in pitch and roll.
Correct Answer is. allows autopilot commands to move the aircraft slowly in pitch and roll.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 80. Moving the cyclic stick and pressing the force trim button.
Option A. allows the autopilot to command rapid change in pitch and roll.
Option B. allows manual pilot commands to quickly manoeuvre the aircraft and on release of the button, autopilot holds
new datum.
Option C. allows manual pilot commands to quickly manoeuvre the aircraft and on release returns the aircraft to the
original datum.
Correct Answer is. allows manual pilot commands to quickly manoeuvre the aircraft and on release returns the aircraft to the.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 81. When in the hover the pilot applies a force on the pedals and the.
Option A. autopilot disengages.
Option B. autopilot stores original heading on the heading..
Option C. autopilot integrator and returns aircraft to original heading when motion stops.
Correct Answer is. autopilot stores original heading on the heading integrator and returns aircraft to original heading when
motion stops.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 82. Where an auxiliary servo unit is used to apply autopilot commands to the controls, feedback is
provided by.
Option A. LVDT.
Option B. control synchros.
Option C. mechanical feedback through linkages.
Correct Answer is. LVDT.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 84. A dual helipilot develops a single channel runaway. The twin actuator position indicator will display.
Option A. one indicator central the other on full scale deflection.
Option B. both indicators at full scale deflection, in the same direction.
Option C. both indicators at full scale deflection at opposite ends.
Correct Answer is. both indicators at full scale deflection at opposite ends.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 85. The attitude of a helicopter about the normal axis is controlled by the variation of.
Option A. tail rotor cyclic pitch.
Option B. collective pitch.
Option C. tail rotor collective pitch.
Correct Answer is. tail rotor collective pitch.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 86. Each individual blade of a semi-rigid rotor system is able to independently.
Option A. flap, feather and drag.
Option B. flap only.
Option C. flap and feather.
Correct Answer is. flap and feather.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 87. If the c of g of a helicopter is aft of its permitted range it will.
Option A. prevent the pilot from attaining maximum forward speed.
Option B. have no noticeable effect.
Option C. prevent the pilot from attaining maximum rearward speed.
Correct Answer is. prevent the pilot from attaining maximum forward speed.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 90. If a pilot is slow to put down collective after engine failure.
Option A. RPM stays the same.
Option B. RPM increases.
Option C. RPM decreases.
Correct Answer is. RPM decreases.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 3. Range of movements of power operated helicopter controls are limited by. Option
A. travel of the jack body.
Option B. mechanical stops in the control system.
Option C. travel of the jack ram.
Correct Answer is. mechanical stops in the control system.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 4. When carrying out blade tracking, using the flag method.
Option A. the collective pitch lever would be fully down.
Option B. the collective pitch lever would be mid-way between the down stop and the up stop.
Option C. the cyclic stick would be fully forward.
Correct Answer is. the collective pitch lever would be fully down.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 5. What is the process called on a semi-rigid rotor head where the blade C of G is put into the correct
position?.
Option A. Aligning.
Option B. Tracking.
Option C. Flapping.
Correct Answer is. Aligning.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 10. With vibrations from a tail rotor and aggravated by movements of the rotor peddles the fault is.
12.04, Transmissions.
Question Number. 1. The purpose of the scissor links on a swash plate are. Option
A. to drive the driven part of the swash plate and hold the fixed part. Option B.
hold both parts of the swash plate together.
Option C. transmit drive from the gearbox to the driven part of the swash plate. Correct
Answer is. transmit drive from the gearbox to the driven part of the swash plate.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 7. The oil system used in helicopter gear boxes is. Option
A. pumped oil via replaceable, non-adjustable specific jets. Option B.
splash.
Option C. pumped oil via non replaceable, adjustable specific jets. Correct
Answer is. pumped oil via replaceable, non-adjustable specific jets.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 8. On a gear box quill drive with a master shim. Option
A. shim must stay with gear box.
Option B. shim is replaced with quill drive.
Option C. size, thickness + location of shim is given on gearbox.
Correct Answer is. shim must stay with gear box.
Explanation. NIL.
12.05a, Airframe Structures.
Question Number. 1. When doing a bonding check the maximum resistance between component and earth is. Option
A. 0.005 ohms.
Option B. 1/50 ohms.
Option C. 50 milliohms.
Correct Answer is. 50 milliohms.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-6 3.8.
Question Number. 3. How is damage to the nose cone of an helicopter prevented during a lightning strike?. Option
A. Earthing Strap.
Option B. Special paint.
Option C. Bonding Strip.
Correct Answer is. Bonding Strip.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Avionics (5th Edition) Eismin Page 343.
Question Number. 13. A fire zone in which a crew member could enter to fight a fire is.
Option A. class B.
Option B. class E.
Option C. class A.
Correct Answer is. class A.
Explanation. Transport Category Aircraft Systems Page 9-3 and JAR 25.857.
Question Number. 14. ATA Zone 100 is.
Option A. lower fuselage.
Option B. upper fuselage.
Option C. the rotor.
Correct Answer is. lower fuselage.
Explanation. ATA Zone 100 is lower fuselage (below floor).
Question Number. 15. In semi-monocoque construction, compression loads are taken by.
Option A. stringers.
Option B. frames.
Option C. bulkheads.
Correct Answer is. stringers.
Explanation. CAIP AL/7-2 para 2.6 (last sentence).
Question Number. 16. The bonding lead to a remote aircraft component must be.
Option A. 22 AWG.
Option B. 0.25 in wide and 22 AWG.
Option C. 0.5 in wide.
Correct Answer is. 0.5 in wide.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-1 Para. 3.3.1 (a).
Question Number. 19. A radome is protected from static electricity build-up by.
Option A. bonding strips.
Option B. special conductive grease.
Option C. conductive paint.
Correct Answer is. conductive paint.
Explanation. CAIPs RL/2-5 Para 3.5.
Question Number. 20. Which of the following statements is correct, in relation to PLI washers used in critical bolted
joints?.
Option A. PLI washers can be affected by thread or nut friction or by lubrication.
Option B. PLI washers can be used more than once, providing they are used in critical bolted joints. Option C.
PLI washers can only be used with self locking nuts and the washers should be used once. Correct Answer is.
PLI washers can only be used with self locking nuts and the washers should be used once. Explanation. CAIPs
AL/7-8 Para 4.5.4.
Question Number. 21. Precise points are located on an helicopter by a system of.
Option A. frame stations, vertical lines and lateral lines.
Option B. frame stations, water lines and buttock lines.
Option C. longitudinal, vertical and lateral lines.
Correct Answer is. frame stations, water lines and buttock lines.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 para 6.
Question Number. 23. What is the ideal storage temperature for windscreen panels?.
Option A. 30 °C to 50 °C.
Option B. 50 °F to 70 °F.
Option C. 50 °C to 70 °C.
Correct Answer is. 50 °F to 70 °F.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-10 Para 6.1.
Question Number. 24. What is the maximum temperature of warm water which is used to clean dirty aircraft acrylic
panels?.
Option A. 104 °F.
Option B. 125 °F.
Option C. 40 °F.
Correct Answer is. 104 °F.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-4 Para 6.1 says 40 °C, which is 104 °F.
Question Number. 28. In the ATA 100 zonal system the passenger entry door will have a designation of.
Option A. 800.
Option B. 400.
Option C. 600.
Correct Answer is. 800.
Explanation. Checkout most modern aircraft Maintenance Manuals for zonal locations.
Question Number. 29. In a monocoque structure, which component carries the majority of the loads?.
Option A. Longerons.
Option B. Stringers.
Option C. Skin.
Correct Answer is. Skin.
Explanation. A&P Mechanic Handbook Page 25-28.
Question Number. 30. Which anti-corrosive treatment is found on alloy steels?.
Option A. Zinc plating.
Option B. Cadmium plating.
Option C. Nickel plating.
Correct Answer is. Cadmium plating.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/7-2
Question Number. 31. What material can be chromated as a protection against corrosion?.
Option A. Magnesium alloys.
Option B. Ferrous alloys.
Option C. Aluminium alloys.
Correct Answer is. Magnesium alloys.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/7-3.
Question Number. 32. When carrying out a symmetry check on a large aircraft, what method of measurement is normally
used?.
Option A. Lateral alignment method.
Option B. Steel tape and spring balance.
Option C. Longitudinal alignment method.
Correct Answer is. Steel tape and spring balance.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-12 3.3.5 i.
Question Number. 33. How are passenger seats secured to the floor?.
Option A. By the front legs while the back attachment provides anti rattle.
Option B. By the back legs while the front attachment provides anti rattle.
Option C. By both front and back legs.
Correct Answer is. By the back legs while the front attachment provides anti rattle.
Explanation. The back legs are secured as they have the upward load during a sudden stop.
Question Number. 34. A material commonly used for bulkhead sealing is.
Option A. soft rubber.
Option B. PTFE.
Option C. aluminium.
Correct Answer is. soft rubber.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 para 3.9.
Question Number. 40. When acrylic and sheet metal is joined together, allowance should be made for.
Option A. expansion of the metal due to heat.
Option B. galvanic corrosion of the metal.
Option C. expansion of the acrylic due to heat.
Correct Answer is. expansion of the acrylic due to heat.
Explanation. AL/7-4 para 4.
Question Number. 41. If you short the two prongs with the single prong of a bonding tester together, what would the
gauge read?.
Option A. Centre scale.
Option B. Full scale deflection.
Option C. Zero.
Correct Answer is. Zero.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-6 3.10.2 B.
Question Number. 43. The primary purpose of sealant in use in pressurised aircraft is.
Option A. to seal the cabin.
Option B. to prevent corrosion.
Option C. to provide external streamlining.
Correct Answer is. to seal the cabin.
Explanation. CAIP AL/7-2 para. 3.7 and. http://www.tpub.com/content/aviation/14022/css/14022_156.htm
Question Number. 46. The web of an 'I' beam takes mainly which type of load?.
Option A. Tension.
Option B. Shear.
Option C. Bending.
Correct Answer is. Shear.
Explanation. A 'web' always takes shear loads.
Question Number. 47. A condition after which a permanent deformation of a material is caused, is known as.
Option A. strain.
Option B. bending.
Option C. shear.
Correct Answer is. strain.
Explanation. Strain is 'best' of the answers. Strain is 'deformation' but does not necessarily cause a permanentdeformation.
Question Number. 48. Sealant or levelling compound is installed during structure repair.
Option A. according to AMM and SRM chapter 51.
Option B. according to SB instructions.
Option C. according to separate manufacturer's documentations such as BAC.
Correct Answer is. according to AMM and SRM chapter 51.
Explanation. Chapter 51 is General Practices.
Question Number. 49. The purpose of the vinyl interlayer in window construction is.
Option A. to improve on brittle behaviour.
Option B. to increase static strength.
Option C. to enable inclusion of heater film.
Correct Answer is. to improve on brittle behaviour.
Explanation. AL/7-10 3.1.1.
Question Number. 50. Semi-monocoque construction.
Option A. offers good damage resistance.
Option B. utilizes the safe-life design concept.
Option C. is used only for the fuselage.
Correct Answer is. offers good damage resistance.
Explanation. Jepessen A & P Technician Airframe textbook page 1-3.
Question Number. 52. A bonded waffle doubler, as well as acting as a skin strengthener, also acts as a.C20
Option A. jury strut.
Option B. shear tie.
Option C. tear stopper.
Correct Answer is. tear stopper.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 (crack stopper band fig.4).
Question Number. 62. The various parts of the helicopter airframe are maintained at the same potential by.
Option A. bonding.
Option B. earthing.
Option C. static wicks.
Correct Answer is. bonding.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 65. The cross sectional area of a secondary conductor must be not less than.
Option A. 18 SWG for a single wire.
Option B. 22 SWG * 0.5.
Option C. 22 SWG * 0.25.
Correct Answer is. 18 SWG for a single wire.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-1 3.3.1 (ii).
Question Number. 66. When both sides of a structural repair are not easily reached, which type of fastener would you use?.
Option A. Blind rivet.
Option B. Hi lock bolt.
Option C. Pop rivet.
Correct Answer is. Blind rivet.
Explanation. Pop rivet is not a blind fastener because the broken stem must be retrieved.
Question Number. 67. What governs the ultimate fatigue life of an helicopter?.
Option A. Flying Hours.
Option B. Pressure Cycles.
Option C. Landings.
Correct Answer is. Flying Hours.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 69. Cargo bay panels are normally constructed from.
Option A. Fibreglass and resin.
Option B. monolithic Nomex.
Option C. Kevlar.
Correct Answer is. Fibreglass and resin.
Explanation. AWN 80 Para.2.3 and 4.1.1.
Question Number. 72. The life of the helicopter structure is counted by.
Option A. flying hours.
Option B. pressurization cycle.
Option C. landings.
Correct Answer is. flying hours.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 77. The main longitudinal members in a fuselage are called.
Option A. spars.
Option B. longerons.
Option C. frames.
Correct Answer is. longerons.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 82. Which of the following should be accomplished before jacking an helicopter?.
Option A. Remove all optional equipment.
Option B. Install critical stress panels or plates.
Option C. Determine the fuel tanks are empty.
Correct Answer is. Install critical stress panels or plates.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 83. Stringers are used in which of the following types of helicopter fuselage construction?.
Option A. Semi-monocoque.
Option B. Monocoque.
Option C. Truss type.
Correct Answer is. Semi-monocoque.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 84. Synthetic resins are made from nylon, vinyl and.
Option A. asphalt.
Option B. cellulose.
Option C. acrylics.
Correct Answer is. acrylics.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 86. When inspecting stowage doors, special attention should be given to the.
Option A. light micro-switches.
Option B. trim.
Option C. catches.
Correct Answer is. catches.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 87. Seat track cutouts provide for various seat spacings, usually in.
Option A. one inch increments.
Option B. one foot increments.
Option C. half inch increments.
Correct Answer is. one inch increments.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 88. Wall mounted flight attendant seats are fixed to.
Option A. tracks.
Option B. stanchions.
Option C. rails.
Correct Answer is. stanchions.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 89. If a colour is used to identify primary structure, it will be.
Option A. red.
Option B. yellow.
Option C. green.
Correct Answer is. red.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 93. A pressure door warning light illuminates only when the door is.
Option A. locked.
Option B. not locked.
Option C. not fully opened.
Correct Answer is. not locked.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 94. If an electrically operated cargo door lifting actuator fails. It may be operated.
Option A. be electrical ground power.
Option B. by alternate actuators.
Option C. manually by winding.
Correct Answer is. manually by winding.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 95. One of the advantages of the semi-monocoque construction is that it.
Option A. is easier to manufacture.
Option B. shares the loads.
Option C. takes all the loads in the skin.
Correct Answer is. shares the loads.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 96. Fuselage station numbers are measured from the front of the helicopter in.
Option A. inches.
Option B. feet.
Option C. feet and inches.
Correct Answer is. inches.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 97. In a fully monocoque fuselage, all the loads are carried by the.
Option A. frames.
Option B. longerons.
Option C. skin.
Correct Answer is. skin.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 98. Which parts of the helicopter are classified secondary structures?.
Option A. These parts of the airframe are highly stressed and if damaged may cause failure of the aircraft and loss of life.
Option B. These are lightly stressed parts such as fairings, wheel shields and minor component brackets etc. Option C. These
parts of the airframe are highly stressed but if damaged will not cause failure of the aircraft. Correct Answer is. These are
lightly stressed parts such as fairings, wheel shields and minor component brackets etc. OR These parts of the airframe are
highly stressed but if damaged will not cause failure of the aircraft. Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 101. If heat is applied to the vinyl interlayer of an aircraft windscreen, its ability to withstand impact will.
Option A. increase.
Option B. decrease.
Option C. not change.
Correct Answer is. increase.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 103. When fitting a transparent plastic panel (acrylic) to a metal frame, provision must be made for the
relative movement of the panel and the frame for the reason of.
Option A. the lower coefficient of expansion of the transparent panel when compared with the frame.
Option B. the higher coefficient of expansion of the transparent panel when compared with the frame.
Option C. the known slight shrinkage of the panel due to ageing.
Correct Answer is. the higher coefficient of expansion of the transparent panel when compared with the.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 104. Perspex is resistant to.
Option A. Acetone.
Option B. C.T.C.
Option C. Paraffin.
Correct Answer is. Paraffin.
Explanation. AL/7-4 2.3.
Question Number. 105. A piece of structure which must be replaced at a specified number of cycles, flying hours or years,
regardless of its physical condition is what type of item?.
Option A. Safe-life.
Option B. Fail-safe.
Option C. Condition monitored.
Correct Answer is. Safe-life.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 106. If you are unable to identify a structure 'classification' as either Primary or Secondary,what action
should you adopt?.
Option A. Grade it as secondary.
Option B. Paint it red and stamp it as tertiary.
Option C. Upgrade it to primary.
Correct Answer is. Upgrade it to primary.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 111. Joints that are designed to stop the propagation of cracks are known as.
Option A. crack limiting joints.
Option B. secondary joints.
Option C. failsafe joints.
Correct Answer is. failsafe joints.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 115. Structural survey inspections are normally called up by the.
Option A. operator.
Option B. manufacturer.
Option C. maintenance engineer.
Correct Answer is. manufacturer.
Explanation. AWN 89.
Question Number. 116. A cargo compartment in which there is a separate approved smoke or fire detector system to give
warning and means to shut off the ventilating airflow to the compartment is a.
Option A. Class 'E' compartment.
Option B. Class 'C' compartment.
Option C. Class 'B' compartment.
Correct Answer is. Class 'E' compartment.
Explanation. JAR 25.857 & Transport Category Aircraft Systems, Jeppesen, 9-3.
Question Number. 117. If an helicopter has alkaline batteries, the battery compartment drain pipes will be.
Option A. aluminium alloy.
Option B. stainless steel.
Option C. plastic.
Correct Answer is. stainless steel.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 118. An overweight landing is one in which the aircraft has.
Option A. an excessive fuel load on take-off.
Option B. a missed placed centre of gravity on landing.
Option C. too much kinetic energy on landing.
Correct Answer is. too much kinetic energy on landing.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 121. The purpose of a wash primer and primer is to.
Option A. provide more aerodynamic finish for top-coat.
Option B. provide a flexible surface for top-coat.
Option C. help bonding for top-coat.
Correct Answer is. help bonding for top-coat.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Textbook. page 6-8.
Question Number. 122. To prevent a system being affected by high current flows after a lightning strike to a composite
aircraft, electricity is discharged through.
Option A. a sprayed coat of conductive paint.
Option B. a sprayed coat of non-conductive paint.
Option C. electrically connected primary conductors.
Correct Answer is. electrically connected primary conductors.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 124. An helicopter structure, having multiple load paths, is known as a.
Option A. fail-safe design.
Option B. monocoque design.
Option C. safe-life design.
Correct Answer is. fail-safe design.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 125. Dents are generally not permitted in a tubular member.
Option A. if they are located in the middle third of the length of the member.
Option B. if they are located in the end thirds of the length of the member.
Option C. if the major axis of the dent is parallel to the tube axis irrespective of the location.
Correct Answer is. if they are located in the end thirds of the length of the member. Explanation.
NIL.
Question Number. 126. When an item is cocooned, the visual indicator will indicate.
Option A. toxic gases.
Option B. humidity.
Option C. temperature.
Correct Answer is. humidity.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 128. Wrinkling of the skin on the upper surface of the fuselage indicates.
Option A. hogging.
Option B. sagging.
Option C. shedding.
Correct Answer is. sagging.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 131. Wrinkling of the skin on the upper surface of the tail boom indicates.
Option A. sagging.
Option B. shedding.
Option C. hogging.
Correct Answer is. sagging.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 132. The maximum permissible bow in a steel tube is.
Option A. 1 in 400.
Option B. 1 in 600.
Option C. 1 in 200.
Correct Answer is. 1 in 600.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 6-4 p13.
Question Number. 133. The measurement of the fuselage perpendicular to horizontal plane measured in inches from
bottom of the fuselage is.
Option A. butt line.
Option B. water line.
Option C. fuselage station.
Correct Answer is. water line.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 134. Passenger cabin seat rails form part of the.
Option A. stringers.
Option B. frames.
Option C. longerons.
Correct Answer is. longerons.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 137. What are the four stresses to be considered when building an aircraft?.
Option A. Compression, Torsion, Tension, Shear.
Option B. Compression, Tension, Torsion, Stress.
Option C. Compression, Torsion, Stress, Strain.
Correct Answer is. Compression, Torsion, Tension, Shear.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 138. A structure that has a high designed reserve strength would be classified as.
Option A. secondary.
Option B. tertiary.