GCAA 2017 AIRFRAME

Details on an engineering drawing is shown by?

What is the effect of heat on a cold cure resin?

Increase pot life
*Decrease pot life
No effect on pot life

The taper of a standard taper pin is

1 in 36
1 in 20
*1 in 48

How is a British aluminium rivet identified?

Natural anodised finish
Violet anodic finish
*Black anodic finish

Where should you not use a nyloc nut?

Temperatures above 200oC
*Temperatures above 120oC
Temperatures above 80oC

What type of gear would be used on a propeller reduction gearbox?

*Epicyclic
Hege
Split epicyclic

What is the effect of precipitation heat treatment on aluminium?

*It speeds up age hardening process
It softens the material to allow it to be worked
It delays the age hardening process

A single start thread the lead is

2 x pitch
*1 x pitch (lead =pitch X Starts)
½ x pitch

When using a backing former on a composite repair you need to use

*cellophane
breather cloth
a vacuum bag

How do you
identify
alluminium alloy
bolts
S
X
D

A British close tolerance bolt is identified by

*a raised ring on the head a
dropped collar under the head
an 'X' on the head

The standard taper for a taper pin is

1:20 (Morse taper for Machine Reamers)AET Text Book
*1:48
1:600

British aircraft cables are classified by their diameter

and breaking load in Hundredweights
*breaking load in hundredweights
breaking loads in lbf, where 1 lbf = 4.448N

Identification of British aluminium alloy rivets is with

a letter and number code
*a colour and number stamped on the head
(Page 134 AET Text Book)
a part number on the head

Turnbuckles are correctly fitted when

*the inspection hole is blind or the required number of threads are showing

both rods are seen to touch in the inspection hole

both rods enter the barrel by the same amount

Use of excessive hardener in polyester resin leads to

a less stiff joint
stiffer joint
*reduced pot life (Become Brittle and Over Heat)

Non-reversible chains can only

be moved in one direction

*not be fitted through pressure bulkheads
only be fitted in one direction

how to reform a pipe if it is too short for instillation

->remove, reform then reinstall.

Cable minimum breakage strain for British and American is measured by

pounds for both

*hundredweight for British, c.s.a. and pounds for american
hundredweight for British, c.s.a. hundredweight for american

Question Number.       8.         In an oxygen system, if the pressure drops to 500 PSI, it.                
Option A.        causes anoxia.
Option B.        begins to overheat.     
Option C.        blocks the oxygen system regulator.  
Correct Answer is.      blocks the oxygen system regulator.  
Explanation.    At low pressure, air can mix with the oxygen. The moisture
in the air freezes as the gas expands on exit of the system and blocks the
regulator. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Page 14-

d) After cleaning, pipes, fittings or components should be purged and dried with
clean dry nitrogen, clean, dry, water-pumped air, or breathing oxygen. Particular
attention should be paid to the evaporation of degreasing fluid from reverse or 'U'
bends in pipes. When thoroughly dry, all openings should be blanked by the
appropriate type of blanking caps (see also paragraph 5.6.4 h)).
(CAAIP 5.11.2)
Lead acid battery fluid has been found to be leaking on the surface of the aircraft structure. What
substance would you use to neutralise the acid?
Sulphur and Lime
Hot distilled water
*Sodium bicarbonate of soda

Titanium can be identified by placing it on a grinding wheel and looking for

White Sparks
Red Sparks
Yellow Sparks

In third angle projections:

each view represents the side of the object remote from It in the adjacent view
(First Angle)
each view is drawn with the axis inclined usually at 30o
*each view represents the side of the object nearest to it in the adjacent view ( AET Page 10)
.
A ball or roller bearing is cleaned by soaking and swilling in:
*a) white spirit
b) trichlorethylene
c) petroleum spirit

A tolerance is:
a) a required difference in dimension between mating parts
to obtain a certain class of fit
*b) a permitted variation on a dimension to allow for inaccuracy
of equipment
c) a permitted difference between new and worn dimensions

A rivet snap is used:

a) to cut off excess rivet length before forming the rivet
*b) to form the rivet head
c) to hold the plates together whilst riveting

24) To aid marking out, the surface of steel components may be treated with:
sal ammoniac
*copper sulphate solution
graphite grease

25- unit for electrical potential

-volt

26-Unit that changes DC to AC—

Inverter
27- Relationship between voltage and resistance and cross sectional area

28 voltage output of a generator is controlled by—voltage regulator

29- Voltage output of a generator is controlled by-----varying the current of the field.

30 –converting 28V to 12 V-----transformer

31- arcing at the brushes of motor is caused by spring tension too low

32- the power output af a AC parallel gen system is measured in KVA.

33- frequency wild AC gen system—used for anti icing loads

34 use of CSDU--- to allow to parallel generators

35- aircraft gen frequency depends on RPM

36- Bourdon tubes have ---oval cross section

37- In a bourdon tube –one end is sealed and the other end is opened to the gauge of transmitter
38- Batteries in parallel- voltage same and capacity doubles
39 Battery in series –voltage is double and capacity the same
40- electrical driven gyros—spins at a higher RPM than air driven
41- turn knob on altimeter what happens inside- gears moves
42-Bending pipes-filling with fluid and bend outside of aircraft
43Desiccant used to store instruments-silica gel

44-A sensitive altimeter reading 100 Ft when the millibar scale is set to atmospheric pressure at airfield
level QFE— the altimeter is unservicable.

45-UNIT OF PRESSURE-FORCE PER UNIT AREA

46- purging oxygen system---use oxygen

47- if oxygen system pressure drops below 500 psi—moisture will freeze in the system

48- Teflon tape for oxygen system

49- dry joint-temperature of the two parts too cold

50- What is thinning—applying a thin layer of solder to two joints before joining.

51- detachable flange of wheels---locking ring holding flange

52-soldering aircraft wires-resin flux

53 battery spillage—lead acid sodium bicarbonate

54- Nickle cadmium battery-boric acid for cleaning

55- Add distilled water to battery –in the battery workshop

56-Why check SG for each cell in a lead acid battery—sg varies from one cell to the other

57- Cobalt chloride changes from blue to pink or lilac when water present
58- leaks on pressurized aircraft nose cause more air disturbance.

59 Leading edge flaps-increase stalling angle

60- marker number on a hose indicates-the specification of the pipe throughout the run

61 Bow in a steel tube—allowable is 1 in 600

62-Unit for force- Newton

63- damaged honeycomb is removed by-router

64- Fluorescent penetrant—use Ultra violet light for inspection

65- 65- During ultrasonic inspection the gel is used as a coupulant.

66- kick right rudder forward—tail move to left rudder go to right nose right

66- british oxygen bottle-black with white band American green

67- 68- checking SG of lead acid battery will tell-state of charge.

Check all cells individually for SG because each cell can get different sg readings and would not indicate
the overall sg of the battery.

69- Parking an aircraft too long on one spot—roll aircraft on ramp to even out flat spots

70- Anti balance tab-provide feel

71- Spring tab- with control column held fixed and an aircraft on ground---control surface could be
moved.

72- Drooped flap on one side-use aileron to balance out force.

73- Turbofan air condition ---why do you condition the air----drop temperature and pressure

74. blocked filter in a vacuum instrument system—low airflow and high gauge pressure.

75. excessive static build up on a Perspex window—use a special compound for the window

76. why is it advantageous to use liquid de icing instead of boots—doesn’t affect the shape of the
aerofoil section.
77. after conducting electromagnetic test on a test piece- should be demagnetize before use

78.titanium -should be centre drill

78- stress relieving-relief internal stress

80-what does a differential relay does- ensure equal voltage before paralleling

81- hydraulic fluid pressure is restored by compressed air in a hydraulic accumulator

82- spherical roller bearing- cater for small misalignment

83- skydrol use synthetic seals(Butyl seals)

84- passenger window- 2 holes to prevent fogging

85-what is neutral stability- adapts a new position and stays there.

86-what is low wing loading-it decrease landing speed,

87. Stall speed doesn’t vary with altitude changes, however TAS would change due to change in density
from the change in altitude.

88. A column of mercury in a tube would have its height changed due to a change in – altitude or
latitude

89. longitudinal stability is controlled by the- elevators/tail plane

90.stall warning device is mounted on the – under surface

91. as stall angle approaches the stall vane would move- up

92. Mainplane spar web member is vertical member between two booms

93. Perspex(acrylic glass) is resistant to—Paraffin

94. Safety valves and inward safety valves are controlled by positive and negative pressure respectively

95. Defogging of windscreen uses air from the – cabin

96. where is a pressure relief valve located in the hydraulic system—pressure line

97- fluid suitable for dead weight tester ---anti freeze oil
98-when the load on a shaft of a shunt motor is increased –armature current increase

99-to increase speed of shunt motor-a resistance is placed in series with the armature

100- To reverse direction of a series wound motor-the direction of (polarity) field current is reversed

101-AC generator produces the required voltage at a higher frequency requires-what action to equalize
this- decrease the speed of the prime mover, and then increase the field strength

102- In a single phase AC generator, frequency is determined by- generator speed

103- Real load sharing is accomplished by- adjusting the CSD

104- Instrument transformer normally- reduce the ac SUPPLY TO A 26v FOR A CERTAIN INSTRUMENT

105- In a parallel generator system, when the generator takes more reactive load it can be corrected by-
adjusting the field control current

106- Bourdon tube cross section becomes more circular when pressure is applied

107- Which axis directional gyro spins on- horizontal

108- ratiometer instrument has- 2 coils

109- air driven gyro- spins slower than electrical driven gyro

110- how to convert degrees F to Degrees C- degrees Celsius toFahrenheit, multiply by 1.8 (or 9/5) and
add 32.

111- advantage of having a series wound motor – high starting torque

112- advantage of having shunt wound motor- constant speed but low to no starting load

113- rectifier bank- capacitor in parallel

114- poles of a generator are laminated – to reduce eddy current (reduce heat) 115- eddy current are
used for measuring turning forces of torque
116- volt meter is connected to a system- in parallel
117- where does a wheel creep- by the flange
118- a blind hole should be tapped with- 3 taps
119- with an increase in weight- drag is un-affected
120- when fitting acyrlic panels, what should be considered- co-efficient of expansion
121- formula for power- IV or I2R
123- pressuriaztion leakage should be- fitted rear of the aircraft
124- battery S.G level drop, what do you top up with
125- what treatment is used for steel to aid in marking- copper sulphate
126- why is liquid de-icing preferred- does not change the shape of the airfoil
127- slots- increase the stalling angle
128- longitudinal stability is control by- tailplane
129- with a symmetric fin, side loads are included when angle of attack is develop due to either yaw or
rudder movement.
130- rivet land- 2D of rivet
131- what is thread angle- angle Between the flanks
132- spherical bearing- cather for small miss-alignment and can accept heavy radial loads and moderate
axil loads from either direction
133- tapered roller bearings- angle of the shaft- accepts both radial and axial loads in one direction 133-
pitch- 4D
134- spacing 3-4D
135- when drilling out a rivet use the drill with the same diameter of the hole or rivet shank to a depth
slightly less than the thickness of the rivet head
136- what is used to remove a honeycomb section- a router
137- liquid used in a instrument- dampen out vibrations
138- how is information sent from the fuel tank to the gauge- capillary tube
139- In a boot strap air condition supply system the source of compressed air is from- gas turbine
compressor bleed air.
140-
141- how do you determine the fluid use in an oleo strut- seal that is used
142- hatch lines are used for- the cutting plane or the section plane is so chosen that it should pass
through the object revealing maximum details as it’s placed.
143- Jury strut- structural member.
144- when voltage is induced in a carbon pile- resistance is increase thus reducing the current. 145-
aerodynamic balancing may be achieved- by a horn at the extremity of the surface of the hinge
line.
146- Balance tab- moves in the opposite direction (helps the pilot).
147- anti balance- moves in the same direction (provide feel).
148- Cantilever wing- doesn’t have a strut.
149- to find area of a circle- the square of the radius by 3.142.
150- to convert inches to mm multiply by 22.5…. divide for other way
151- when inspecting an installed one dot ball bearing for rust spots and ingress of foreign matter, the
bearing should be- oscillated and turned slowly to determine roughness.
152- stiff nuts in cooperating non metallic frictions elements should not be used- on structured exposed
to excessive heat
153- British identification of the heat treatment to which an aluminum alloy items has been subjected is
shown by- a letter code
154- angle of a thread- the angle form the flank and the crest
156- combustion heater- cooldown time 2 mins
157- providing no leaks in a hydraulic system- fluid level stays the same. 158-
pipes with skull and bones on it- care must be taken when removing
159- hydraulic pipe would- would have circles placarded on the pipe.
160- when turning the knob in an altimeter- the pointer moves
161- contact between dissimilar metals, which may lead to corrosion, maybe prevented- by applying
zinc chromated between the two faces.
162- mercury attack on aluminum alloys can be recongnised visually- greyish powder
163- porposing is an oscillatory motion in the- pitch plane
164- tye rod- tensile loads
165- during pressure testing of high pressure hydralic flexible pipeline which normally flexes in the
service- the pipe should be flexed through its normal flexing angle plus 15 degrees either way 166-
on un-pressurized aircraft, cabin air maybe directly heated by- passing air through a muffed
surrounding the exhaust pipe.
167-aircraft seats face/ seat backs should- as specified in the seat configurations drawing.
168- where does the power supply for gamma rays get its power from- the isotope (the exam had from
the set up itself)
168- GPU- is parallel with the aircraft generator
169- deployment of flap- the noise will raise due to the centre of pressure going forward (clarifiy this for
me) correction ( when flaps deployed….c of p moves rearward and nose goes
down)
170- an aeroplane initially- returns to its equilibrium state- static stability and may be dynamically stable
171- bending and shear loads of a mainplane taken by- the main spar
172- a short circuit may be detected by- a megger
173- nicad battery over heat- thermal runway
174- in a bank- extra lift is required
175- when an aircraft stalls- lift decreases and drag decreases ( book says drag increase )
176- counterracting adverse aileron yaw- differential aileron control
177- dents are not permitted- if the are located in the middle third of the length of the member 178-
the primary purpose of a hydralic reservoir is- to compensate for jack displacement, thermal
expansion and small leaks
179-hydralic fluid used in aircraft- expands with heat and this is catered for the system design
180- to prevent corrosion at the terminal of a lead acid battery- petroleum jelly maybe applied 181- lead
acid battery is considered to be fully charged when the- S.G and voltage remain constant for a specific
period
182- short circuit between the supply and earth- could be very dangerous as the current drawn will be
very high
183- checking the insulation of an electric cable can be found by- an insulation test
184- relative humidity has to be taken into account when conducting- wiring insulation resistance test
185- the purpose of a regulator- to control the pressure output of the pump within specific limits
186- stringer is fitted- in the fore and aft plane to support the skin between the bulkhead
187-if nicad battery is not being used- it should be store fully discharged
188- the most common method of removing ice when ground deicing is- hot fluid spray
189- in dye penetrant dwell time is- referred to as the time the penetrant has been applied
190- tank should be filled as full as possible- to prevent water condensation 191- microballons used in
composite repairs- makes the repair light 192- when dye applied- should be left to dry in still air.
193- hidden details in a drawing- hatch lines or short dashes (this qustion came with diagram the correct
answer would be hatch lines)
Question Number.    194.    As a subsonic aircraft speeds-up, its Centre of Pressure.       
Option A.    moves forward.   
Option B.    moves aft.   
Option C.    is unaffected.   
Correct Answer is.    moves aft.   
Explanation.    Assuming that the aircraft is to remain at constant altitude, it must reduce its angle of
attack as it speeds-up. This alone will move the CofP rearwards, in accordance with the sub-sonic angle
of attack change theory.       
 
 
Question Number.    195.    Wing spoilers, when used asymmetrically, are associated with.       
Option A.    ailerons.   
Option B.    rudder.   
Option C.    elevators.   
Correct Answer is.    ailerons.   
Explanation.    Pallett Automatic Flight Control 4th Edition Page 51. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe
TextbookPage 1-12.       
 
 
Question Number.    196.    If an aircraft is yawing to the left, where would you position the trim tab on
the rudder?.       
Option A.    To the centre.   
Option B.    To the right.   
Option C.    To the left.   
Correct Answer is.    To the left.   
Explanation.    Automatic flight control, Pallett, 4th Edition Page 43.       
 
 
Question Number.    197.    If an aircraft is flying with a left wing low, where would you move the left
aileron trim tab?.       
Option A.    Down.   
Option B.    Up.   
Option C.    Moving the aileron trim tab will not correct the situation.   
Correct Answer is.    Up.   
Explanation.    Automatic flight control, Pallett, 4th Edition Page 43.       
 
 
Question Number.    198.    When a leading edge flap is fully extended, what is the slot in the wing
for?.       
Option A.    To allow the flap to retract into it when it retracts.   
Option B.    To re-energise the boundary layer.   
Option C.    To increase the lift.   
Correct Answer is.    To re-energise the boundary layer.   
Explanation.    Pallett Automatic Flight Control 2nd Edition Page 50. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe
Textbook Page 1-32.       
 
 
Question Number.    199.    With respect to differential aileron control, which of the following is true?.   
Option A.    The up going Aileron moves through a smaller angle than the down going aileron.   
Option B.    The up going and down going ailerons both deflect to the same angle.   
Option C.    The down going aileron moves through a smaller angle than the up going aileron.   
Correct Answer is.    The down going aileron moves through a smaller angle than the up going aileron.   
Explanation.    Mechanics of Flight, Kermode, Page 301. The down going aileron moves less, to reduce
the induced drag which causes adverse aileron yaw.       
 
 
Question Number.    200.    The aeroplane fin is of symmetrical aerofoil section and will therefore
provide a side-load.       
Option A.    if a suitable angle of attack develops due either yaw or rudder movement.   
Option B.    only if a suitable angle of attack develops due to yaw.   
Option C.    only when the rudder is moved.   
Correct Answer is.    if a suitable angle of attack develops due either yaw or rudder movement.   
Explanation.    Rudder deflection or yaw.       
 
 
Question Number.    201.    An aircraft left wing is flying low. The aileron trimmer control to the left
aileron trim tab in the cockpit would be.       
Option A.    moved up causing the left aileron to move up.   
Option B.    moved up causing the left aileron to move down.   
Option C.    moved down causing the left aileron to move down.   
Correct Answer is.    moved up causing the left aileron to move down.   
Explanation.    Down aileron required - which requires up trim.       
 
 
Question Number.    202.    The purpose of a slot in a wing is to.       
Option A.    speed up the airflow and increase lift.   
Option B.    act as venturi, accelerate the air and re-energise boundary layer.   
Option C.    provide housing for the slat.   
Correct Answer is.    act as venturi, accelerate the air and re-energise boundary layer.   
Explanation.    A slot is to act as venturi, accelerate the air and re-energise boundary layer.       
 
 
Question Number.    203.    Large flap deployment.       
Option A.    has no effect on spanwise flow.   
Option B.    causes increased spanwise flow towards tips on wing upper surface.   
Option C.    causes increased spanwise flow towards tips on wing lower surface.   
Correct Answer is.    causes increased spanwise flow towards tips on wing lower surface.   
Explanation.    Flaps increase the pressure differential between top and bottom surfaces, increase tip
vortices and spanwise flow.       
 
 
Question Number.    204.    Which part of the wing of a swept-wing aircraft stalls first?.       
Option A.    Tip stalls first.   
Option B.    Root stalls first.   
Option C.    Both stall together.   
Correct Answer is.    Tip stalls first.   
Explanation.    The tip of a swept wing stalls first.       
 
 
Question Number.    205.    During flight, an aircraft is yawing to the right. The aircraft would have a
tendency to fly.       
Option A.    right wing low.   
Option B.    nose up.   
Option C.    left wing low.   
Correct Answer is.    right wing low.   
Explanation.    The leading wing (left wing) has increased lift, causing it to rise.       
 
 
Question Number.    206.    With a drop in ambient temperature, an aircraft service ceiling will.       
Option A.    not be affected.   
Option B.    lower.   
Option C.    rise.   
Correct Answer is.    rise.   
Explanation.    As ambient temperature drops, density increases and aircraft performance increases.       
 
 
Question Number.    207.    Extending a leading edge slat will have what effect on the angle of attack of a
wing?.       
Option A.    Increase the angle of attack.   
Option B.    Decrease the angle of attack.   
Option C.    No effect on angle of attack.   
Correct Answer is.    Decrease the angle of attack.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    208.    To ensure that a wing stalls at the root first, stall wedges are.       
Option A.    installed at the wing trailing edge at the wing root.   
Option B.    installed at the wing trailing edge at the wing root.   
Option C.    installed on the wing leading edge at the wing root.   
Correct Answer is.    installed on the wing leading edge at the wing root.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    209.    With reference to differential aileron control.       
Option A.    drag increases on the inner wing.   
Option B.    drag decreases on the outer wing.   
Option C.    drag increases on the outer wing.   
Correct Answer is.    drag increases on the inner wing.   
Explanation.    Automatic Flight Control, Pallett 4th Edition Page 41. A+P Technician Airframe Textbook
Page 1-11.       
 
 
Question Number.    210.    Dutch role is movement in.       
Option A.    yaw and roll.   
Option B.    yaw and pitch.   
Option C.    pitch and roll.   
Correct Answer is.    yaw and roll.   
Explanation.    Avionic Fundamentals Jeppesen page 291.       
 
 
Question Number.    211.    If an aircraft is aerodynamically stable.       
Option A.    aircraft becomes too sensitive.   
Option B.    aircraft returns to trimmed attitude.   
Option C.    C of P moves back.   
Correct Answer is.    aircraft returns to trimmed attitude.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    212.    Ailerons control the aircraft in the.       
Option A.    longitudinal plane.   
Option B.    directional plane.   
Option C.    lateral plane.   
Correct Answer is.    lateral plane.   
Explanation.    Ailerons control the aircraft 'IN' the lateral axis, which is 'ABOUT' the longitudinal axis.   
 
 
Question Number.    213.    An anti-balance tab is used.       
Option A.    for trimming the aircraft.   
Option B.    to give more feel to the controls.   
Option C.    to relieve stick loads.   
Correct Answer is.    to give more feel to the controls.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 1-29.       
 
 
Question Number.    214.    Slats.       
Option A.    act as an air brake.   
Option B.    keep the boundary layer from separating for longer.   
Option C.    increase the overall surface area and lift effect of wing.   
Correct Answer is.    keep the boundary layer from separating for longer.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P technician airframe textbook page 1-32.       
 
 
Question Number.    215.    Due to the change of lift forces resulting from the extension of flaps in
flight.       
Option A.    nose should be lowered, reducing AoA.   
Option B.    nose should remain in the same position, maintaining same AoA.   
Option C.    nose should be raised, increasing AoA.   
Correct Answer is.    nose should be lowered, reducing AoA.   
Explanation.    The main purpose of flaps is to increase lift so that the pilot can lower the nose, increase
decent angle and get a better view of the runway.       
 
 
Question Number.    216.    Flight spoilers.       
Option A.    can be used to decrease lift to allow controlled decent without reduction of airspeed.   
Option B.    can be deployed on the down going wing in a turn to increase lift on that wing.   
Option C.    can be used with differential ailerons to reduce adverse yaw in a turn.   
Correct Answer is.    can be used to decrease lift to allow controlled decent without reduction of
airspeed.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    217.    If the aircraft is flying nose heavy, which direction would you move the
elevator trim tab?.       
Option A.    Up to move elevator up.   
Option B.    Down to move elevator up.   
Option C.    Up to move elevator down.   
Correct Answer is.    Down to move elevator up.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    218.    Wing tip vortices are strongest when.       
Option A.    flying high speed straight and level flight.   
Option B.    flying slowly at high angles of attack.   
Option C.    flying into a headwind.   
Correct Answer is.    flying slowly at high angles of attack.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    219.    An example of a secondary flight control is a.       
Option A.    elevator.   
Option B.    flap.   
Option C.    spoiler.   
Correct Answer is.    spoiler.   
Explanation.    Some would consider a Flap to be a secondary flight control. It is discounted in this
question as it is technically a Lift Augmentation Device, rather than a 'control.       
 
 
Question Number.    220.    A balance tab.       
Option A.    assists the pilot to move the controls.   
Option B.    is used to trim the appropriate axis of the aircraft.   
Option C.    effectively increases the area of the control surface.   
Correct Answer is.    assists the pilot to move the controls.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P Technician Textbook pg 1-29.       
 
 
Question Number.    221.    Which wing increases drag when the ailerons are moved?.       
Option A.    Both wings have an equal increase in drag.   
Option B.    Both wings increase drag but the wing with the down-going aileron increases more.   
Option C.    Both wings increase drag but the wing with the up-going aileron increases more.   
Correct Answer is.    Both wings increase drag but the wing with the down-going aileron increases
more.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P Technician Airframe Textbook page 1-26.       
 
 
Question Number.    222.    Which flap will increase wing area and camber?.       
Option A.    Split.   
Option B.    Slot.   
Option C.    Fowler.   
Correct Answer is.    Fowler.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Page 20.       
 
 
Question Number.    223 An automatic slat will lift by itself when the angle of attack is.       
Option A.    low.   
Option B.    high or low.   
Option C.    high.   
Correct Answer is.    high.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.   224.    On aircraft fitted with spoilers for lateral control, roll to the right is caused
by.       
Option A.    left and right spoilers extending.   
Option B.    right spoilers extending, left spoilers remaining retracted.   
Option C.    left spoilers extending, right spoilers remaining retracted.   
Correct Answer is.    right spoilers extending, left spoilers remaining retracted.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    225.    A split flap increases lift by increasing.       
Option A.    the surface area.   
Option B.    the camber of the top surface.   
Option C.    the angle of attachment of the lower hinged portion.   
Correct Answer is.    the angle of attachment of the lower hinged portion.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P Technician Airframe Textbook page 1-30.       
 
 
Question Number.    226.    When the trailing edge flaps are lowered, the aircraft will.       
Option A.    sink.   
Option B.    pitch nose down.   
Option C.    pitch nose up.   
Correct Answer is.    pitch nose down.   
Explanation.    Due to the centre of pressure moving aft.       
 
 
Question Number.    227.    Dutch roll is.       
Option A.    a type of slow roll.   
Option B.    primarily a pitching instability.   
Option C.    a combined yawing and rolling motion.   
Correct Answer is.    a combined yawing and rolling motion.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    228.    On an aircraft with an all-moving tailplane, pitch up is caused by.       
Option A.    increasing tailplane incidence.   
Option B.    decreasing tailplane incidence.   
Option C.    up movement of the elevator trim tab.   
Correct Answer is.    decreasing tailplane incidence.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    229.    A leading edge slat is a device for.       
Option A.    increasing the stalling angle of the wing.   
Option B.    decreasing wing drag.   
Option C.    decreasing the stalling angle of the wing.   
Correct Answer is.    increasing the stalling angle of the wing.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    230.    A Krueger flap is.       
Option A.    a leading edge slat which extends forward.   
Option B.    a flap which extends rearwards but does not lower.   
Option C.    a leading edge flap which hinges forward.   
Correct Answer is.    a leading edge flap which hinges forward.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P Airframe Technician Textbook page 1-37 figure 1-64.       
 
 
Question Number.    231.    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.    camber layer.   
Option B.    none of the above are correct.   
Option C.    boundary layer.   
Correct Answer is.    boundary layer.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    232.    When airflow velocity over an upper cambered surface of an aerofoil
decreases, what takes place?.       
Option A.    Pressure increases, lift decreases.   
Option B.    Pressure decreases, lift increases.   
Option C.    Pressure increases, lift increases.   
Correct Answer is.    Pressure increases, lift decreases.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    233.    What is a controlling factor of turbulence and skin friction?.       
Option A.    Countersunk rivets used on skin exterior.   
Option B.    Aspect ratio.   
Option C.    Fineness ratio.   
Correct Answer is.    Countersunk rivets used on skin exterior.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    234.    Changes in aircraft weight.       
Option A.    will only affect total drag if the lift is kept constant.   
Option B.    will not affect total drag since it is dependant only upon speed.   
Option C.    cause corresponding changes in total drag due to the associated lift change.   
Correct Answer is.    cause corresponding changes in total drag due to the associated lift change.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    235.    When an aircraft stalls.       
Option A.    lift decreases and drag increases.   
Option B.    lift and drag increase.   
Option C.    lift and drag increase.   
Correct Answer is.    lift decreases and drag increases.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    236.    The aircraft stalling speed will.       
Option A.    increase with an increase in weight.   
Option B.    increase with an increase in weight.   
Option C.    be unaffected by aircraft weight changes since it is dependant upon the angle of attack.   
Correct Answer is.    increase with an increase in weight.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    237.    In a bank and turn.       
Option A.    extra lift is not required.   
Option B.    extra lift is required.   
Option C.    extra lift is not required if thrust is increased.   
Correct Answer is.    extra lift is required.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    238.    The angle of attack at which stall occurs.       
Option A.    depends on the weight of the aircraft.   
Option B.    cannot be varied, it is always constant.   
Option C.    can be varied by using flaps and slats.   
Correct Answer is.    can be varied by using flaps and slats.   
Explanation.    NIL.        corrected
 
 
Question Number.    239.    The primary function of a flap is.       
Option A.    to alter the position of the centre of gravity.   
Option B.    to trim the aircraft longitudinally.   
Option C.    to alter the lift of an aerofoil.   
Correct Answer is.    to alter the lift of an aerofoil.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P Technician Airframe Textbook page 1-30.       
 
 
Question Number.    240.    The stalling speed of an aircraft.       
Option A.    is increased when it is lighter.   
Option B.    does not change.   
Option C.    is increased when it is heavier.   
Correct Answer is.    is increased when it is heavier.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    241.    A wing flap which has dropped or partially extended on one wing in flight
will lead to.       
Option A.    a steady rolling tendency which would be corrected by use of the ailerons.   
Option B.    a fixed banked attitude which would be corrected by use of the rudder.   
Option C.    a pitching moment which would be corrected by used of the elevators.   
Correct Answer is.    a steady rolling tendency which would be corrected by use of the ailerons.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    242.    With an increase in the amount of flap deployment, the stalling angle of a
wing.       
Option A.    increases.   
Option B.    remains the same.   
Option C.    decreases.   
Correct Answer is.    decreases.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    243.    Downward displacement of an aileron.       
Option A.    decreases the angle at which its wing will stall.   
Option B.    increases the angle at which its wing stalls.   
Option C.    has no effect on its wing stalling angle, it only affects the stalling speed on that wing.   
Correct Answer is.    decreases the angle at which its wing will stall.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    244.    Due to the tailplane angle of attack change, the flap-induced downwash on
the tailplane.       
Option A.    may cause a nose-down or nose-up pitch depending upon the initial tailplane load.   
Option B.    will tend to cause an aircraft nose down pitch.   
Option C.    will tend to cause an aircraft nose-up pitch.   
Correct Answer is.    will tend to cause an aircraft nose-up pitch.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.   245.    Due to the change in lift coefficient accompanying extension of the flaps, to
maintain the lift constant it would be necessary to.       
Option A.    lower the nose.   
Option B.    keep the pitch attitude constant.   
Option C.    raise the nose.   
Correct Answer is.    lower the nose.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    246.    Which leading edge device improves the laminar flow over the wing?.       
Option A.    Flap and slat.   
Option B.    Flap.   
Option C.    Slat.   
Correct Answer is.    Slat.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    247.    The tropopause exists at about.       
Option A.    18,000 ft.   
Option B.    36,000 ft.   
Option C.    30,000 ft.   
Correct Answer is.    36,000 ft.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    248.    Induced drag curve characteristics of a slender delta wing are such that
there is.       
Option A.    an increase in gradient with wing speed.   
Option B.    decrease in gradient with wing speed.   
Option C.    no change in gradient with wing speed.   
Correct Answer is.    decrease in gradient with wing speed.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    249.    Instability giving roll and yaw.       
Option A.    is longitudinal stability.   
Option B.    is lateral stability.   
Option C.    is dutch roll.   
Correct Answer is.    is dutch roll.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    250.    Vortex generators are fitted to.       
Option A.    move transition point forwards.   
Option B.    move transition point rearwards.   
Option C.    advance the onset of flow separation.   
Correct Answer is.    move transition point rearwards.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    251.    Leading edge flaps.       
Option A.    decrease stalling angle of the wing.   
Option B.    do not change the stalling angle.   
Option C.    increase stalling angle of the wing.   
Correct Answer is.    increase stalling angle of the wing.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    252.    Krueger flaps are on.       
Option A.    the leading edge.   
Option B.    the trailing edge.   
Option C.    either the leading or training edge.   
Correct Answer is.    the leading edge.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    253.    Sweepback will.       
Option A.    increase lateral stability.   
Option B.    not affect lateral stability.   
Option C.    decrease lateral stability.   
Correct Answer is.    increase lateral stability.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    256.    A plain flap.       
Option A.    is attached to the leading edge of the wing.   
Option B.    forms part of lower trailing edge.   
Option C.    does not increase the wing area on deployment.   
Correct Answer is.    does not increase the wing area on deployment.   
Explanation.    NIL.       
 
 
Question Number.    257.    A split flap, when deployed.       
Option A.    increases drag with little lift coefficient increase, from intermediate to fully down.   
Option B.    is used only on high speed aircraft.   
Option C.    increases lift without a corresponding increase in drag.   
Correct Answer is.    increases drag with little lift coefficient increase, from intermediate to fully down.   
Explanation.    NIL.       

Question Number.       258.         In an oxygen system, if the pressure drops to 500 PSI, it.                
Option A.        causes anoxia.
Option B.        begins to overheat.     
Option C.        blocks the oxygen system regulator.  
Correct Answer is.      blocks the oxygen system regulator.  
Explanation.    At low pressure, air can mix with the oxygen. The moisture in the air freezes as the gas
expands on exit of the system and blocks the regulator. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Technician Page 14-

Question Number. 259. The inspection to be carried out after an aircraft has flown through severe
air turbulence is found in :-
A- the approved maintenance schedule Ans.
B- the flight manual
C- the Air Navigation Order

Question Number. 260. When fitted, the Pilot’s safety harness release and adjusting mechanism is
designed:-
A- to slip under any awthwarship’s load
B- to slip when the vertical acceleration is in excess
C- to withstand any tendency to slip under any applied load Ans

Question Number. 261. As you increase in altitude, density :- A??????

A- Decreases at a decreasing rate
B- Decreases at a constant rate
C- Decreases at an increasing rate

Question Number. 262. The dilutor demand regulator functions.

A- All the time
B- Only when the supply valve is open by the user
C- When the user breathes in Ans.

Question Number. 263. Down wash on a tailplane:

A- Increases longitudinal static stability
B- Decreases longitudinal static stability Ans
 C- Does not affect longitudinal static stability

Question Number.263. In Flight Control System, the term “backlash” describes:-

A- The force to overcome static friction
B- The progressive stiffness at the limits of travel
C- The movement of the control column with no movement at the surface Ans
D-
Question Number.264. When Checking a Ni-Cad battery in situ for serviceability:
A- A hydrometer must be used
B- A load is applied to the battery and the voltmeter reading noted Ans
C- The electrical circuits must be isolated before installing shorting strips

Question Number. 265. When is lift most favorable on an aerofoil

@ APPROX 4 degrees

Question Number. 266. Which part of the airfoil contributes to most of the lift produces on an airfoil
The lower surface ?
My answer( upper surface )

Question Number 267. What is a hydraulic lock?

Question Number.268 What is a detailed drawing?

Question Number.269. What material can be soldered? Soft metal or metal alloys
(copper aluminum mild steel)my answer look it up!

Ab Initio 2016
1- How to use a VEE CLAMP (possible answer – seat properly and torque)
2- When assembling a tyre onto a flange, what is use – options were ( non caustic soapy water,
castor oil)
3- How doyou store kevlar and pre preg options ( In a sealed moisture proof bag, in a
refridgerator, stack it up on each other)
4- How long will a battery last if it is a 12v 40 A/H and connected to a load drawing 200mA
5- How Often do you perform a Cap test on a battery on large public transport Aircraft
( options were 1 year, 3 months and 1200 hours)
6- Jury Strut- structural member
7- To Avoid discomfort the rate of change of pressure should be low : (during descent)
8- The rate controller for an aircraft pressurization system is set for passenger comfort. This is
especially true when (descending)
9- When flaps are deployed :- (centre of pressure moves aft with a nose down attitude)
10- How is stress corrosion caused ( prolonged or constant stressing of material
11- A one degree drop in temperature is ( greater in degrees celcius than fahrehheit
12- A bore test for a flexible pipe (90% of the bore of the hose)
13- When do you inspect life jackets options were ( at over haul, 14 days, indefinitely,
14- Grid reference on an engineering drawing
15- What is used for thining( solder)
16- What lubricant is used on the flange when assembling a tire( options: castor oil, soapy
water,some lubricant) (must research)
17- When routing electrical cable through firewall (must be protected with ?)
18- What happens to pressure/density as u increase altitude-(decrease at a decreasing
rate/decrease exponentially).
19- ASI- from static and pressure head
20- What happens to an electrical gyro when power fails – uses a standby power for up to 3min.
21- When charging a battery use- DC
22- Artificial horizon
23- 11/16 divided by 5/8 ?
24- 3(y +6)=30-y answer= 3
25- Calculate area of cylinder
26- A life jacket must have- options: self inflating
27- Joggle joint- flush surface
28- Joggle joint – one surface wrapped around another surface
29- One unit of atmosphere = 14.7 lb/inchsquare
30- How to purge an oxygen system
31- When deicing aircraft on the ground ( using hot fluid)
32- Convert inches to mm
33- Power = amperes x emf
34- When voltage is increased in a carbon pile voltage regulator options ( generator output
increases, carbon pile resistance decreases, carbon pile resistance increases)
35- Which can be reworked (thermoplastic)
36- What hatch lines represent?
37- Young’s modulus of elasticity : stress and strain
38- Types of electrolytes in a battery
39- What happens when you touch all the prongs of a bonding tester
40- How can a non reversible chain be fitted ?
option -over sprocket in correct direction ( possible answer)
Option- flight control can only be moved in one direction .

41- the short pin for a GPU. Option complete the connection between the a\c and GPU

42-in a climb when the wing is raised what happens to AOA

Option increase ( possible answer)
Option decrease
Option remain the same
 43- three prongs when you short. Then together what happens
Option full scale ( possible answer)
Option zero
Option mid scale

44- color test solvent cleaner. Remove with

Option lint free cloth( possible answer)
Option dry with still air
Option dry with compressed air

45 color test solvent cleaner remove with

Option lint free cloth but not more than 2 minutes ( possible answer)
Option lint free cloth but more than 2 minutes
Option left to dry in still air

46 inches and to mm
47 what do u top up a battery with ?
Option distilled water ( answer)

48 where do you service a battery ?

- In a workshop

49 how do you connect a voltmeter

- In parallel
50 use to measure current with an
- Ammeter
51. Where does creep occur
- Flange
52. To eliminate or reduce Flat spots
- Roll or tow the a\c
53 when cleaning panel for deicing something, what do you use ?
- Water and soft brush
54 what is backlash ( play) ?
-hold the control column and move the control surface manually
- the control surface can only be moved by control tab
55 why tension a control cable
Option free and full movement( answer not confirmed)

56 When checking bearings for rust. Spots

- Rotate sslowl

57 full flow lubrication system what does it do ?

58 what does pressure relief valve do

59 what kind of load does a tie rod take
- Tensile or tension

60. Area. Of a circle

- The square of R X 3.14
61 what is a tolerance
62 life jacket
- Automatically inflated
63 what do u use on a prespex window
- Paraffin
64. When do u preform a capacity check on a lead acid battery
- 3 months
- Annually
- 1200. Flying hours
65 a quesiton with altimeter. - possible answer unserivceable

66 know reeistance formula

67 how to calculate power out put of a generator

- Its a formula...find out formula
68 major gases of atmosphere
- Hydrogen, something, something
- Water Vapour, carbon dioxide, oxygen
- Water vapour, something, something
69 closed tolerance bolt
- Raised disc on the head
70 what is thread angle
- Between 2 flanks
71 what is a longeron
- Longitudinal memeber
72 emergency air bottle in a hydraulic system
73 what happens when u pull fire handle
- Arm fire extinguisher, cut fuel , something, something
74 when descending the rate of control
- Passenger comfort
75 when testing a hose
- 1.5 x max working pressure
76 when in stalling a flexible hose
- 2 spanners to prevent twist( answer)
- Put a compound
77 increase magnetism what happens to carbon pile
- Increase resistance
78 servo tab move in which direction ?
79 what material can be soldered
- Brass
- Copper
- Mild steel
80 electrical gyro spins faster than air gyro
81. What case stress corrosion
82. What does a voltage regulator do
- Generator speed and varying load
- Generator speed and battery load
83 how u know. Turnbuckle in safety
- Hole obstructed by locking wire
- Obstructed by end fitting
- If threads serviceable. Hole clear
84 slat
- Suction on the leading edge to decrease AOA
- Suction on the leading edge to increase AOA
- Something with pressure
85 calculate volume
Diameter = 20 cm
Height = 20 cm

86. 4 gallons oil …...specific gravity 0.9 ….what will be the weight in pounds

87 to prevent activating of over heat switch .during .ground testing of a cabin combustion heater
- Leave on the ventilation blower for 2 minutes
88 max lift
- Just before stalling angle
89 if u deploy trailing edge flap what happens to AOA and stalling speed

90. What is used to measure SG

Option hydrometer ( answer )
Option hygrometer
Option something

91 what slat does ?

Option increase stall speed
Option decrease stall speed
Option increase wing area

92 how an AC generator rated

Option watts or kilowatts
Option kva or voltamps
Option something
93 why nylon is used as a packing material
Option high tensile strength
Option good temperature resistance
Option something

94 how shackle pins fitted

Option head uppermost
Option 0.00 something clearance
Option some thing

95 what kind of loads do shackle pins take

Option tension
Option shear
Option torsion

96 a question on modification

97 how often life jacket is serviced

Option 14days
Option as specified in maintenance schedule
Option indefinitely

98 What the pressure relief in full flow does

Option. Relieve pressure in system failure
Option give high pressure on pump start up
Option something

99 with a low forward airspeed

Option the AOA. Increase and ailerons will be mite efficient
Option the rudder is moved at a steep angle or something like if. It will. Cause the rudder to stall and
lose directional stability
Option the downwash will be so great that pitch and something will be increased

100. If u got a resin to hardener ratio of 100:45 and u got 60 g of resin ….how much hardener must u
add ?

101 a stud is broken how do you remove it ?

Option stud remover box
Option stud box and drill out

102 engineering drawing something with hatch lines

103 for it to be a technical drawing what must it have ?

Option issue # , date
Option issue # , date, description title
Option issue # , date, description, title and dimensions amd information that would allow u to produce
the part

104. Maths quesitons

Volume of cylinder
Divide fractions
Convert Fahrenheit to celsius
Convert celsius to Fahrenheit
Convert inches to mm

105 how to determine the flow test on a flexible tube

Answer the perosn put is ….1.5 x pressure thru it…..( check book for info )

106 oxygen or pressure fall below 500 what will happen

Option regulator will close
Option air will mix
Option disc will blow out

107. 3 plugs on a gpu connector what is the function of the short pin

108 can approved a\c hydraulic fluid be mixed ?

109 epoxy and acrylic Windows can withstand

Option paraffin
Option hydraulic fluid
Option mek

110 how is a voltmeter connected

- Parallel
111 where is the msot lift generated
Option top of Aerofoil
Option bottom of Aerofoil

112 how to remove static from windscreen

Option water
Option any liquid
Option specialized compound

113 how is kevlar stored

Option cool room
Option mositure proof bag
114 function of jury strut ….( all tbe answer s include it support s the structure in event of replacement
and repair) ...research

115 how to defog windshield

Otpion heater
Option cabin air

116 flaps cause

Optio Pitch up
Option Pitch down

117alot if questions on trim tab

118 with a particular acm the pressure is built up when compressed for what reason
Option to exit with high pressure
Option to pass over the turbine and lower pressure and temp

119 how are flanges attached to the wheel

- Locking rings
120 tapping a blind hole
- 3 taps
121 how much oxygen in the atmosphere

122 pressuirzed air leak is more detrimental if the leak is at the

Option front
Option middle
Optikb rear