AMEL EXAMINATION: INSTRUMENTS 8.1 .

1. A Bourdon tube instrument may be used to indicate _

(a) Pressure and temperature
(b) Pressure
(c) Temperature and position

2. When an aircraft altimeter is set at 29.92" Hg on the ground, the altimeter will read
a. density altitude
b. field elevation
c. pressure altitude

3. Fuel flow transmitters are designed to transmit data _

a. electrically
b. hydraulically
c. mechanically

4. Which condition 'would be most likely to cause excessive vacuum in a vacuum system?
a. vacuum pump over speed.
b. vacuum relief valve improperly adjustment
c. vacuum relief valve weak spring.

5. Instrument panel shock mounts absorb

a. frequency, high amplitude socks.
b. high energy impact shocks caused by hard landings .
c. high shock loads imposed by turbulent air.

6. Which instruments are connected to an aircraft's pilot-static system?

1. Vertical speed indicator
2. Cabin altimeter.
3. Altimeter
4. Cabin rate-of-change indicator
5. Airspeed indicator

a. 1,2,3,4, and 5
b. 1,2,3 and 4.
c. 1,3 and 5.

7. Which of the following instruments have range markings?

a. airspeed indicator, altimeter .
b. airspeed indicator, cylinder head temperature gauge,
c. altimeter.
8. The green arc on an engine temperature gauge indicates …

a. a low , unsafe temperature range

b. the desirable temperature range.
c. the instrument is not calibrated.

9. Cases for electrically operated instruments are made of …

a. aluminum or composite material
b. bakelite or plastic .
c. iron or steel .

10. The red radial line on the face of an engine oil pressure gauge indicates
a. minimum engine safe rpm operating range
b. minimum precautionary safe operating range.
c. minimum and / or maximum safe operating limits

11. A barometric altimeter indicates pressure altitude when the barometric scale is set at _
a. 14.7”hg.
b. 29.92” hg
c. field elevation

12. An emergency locator transmitter (EL T) battery must be capable of furnishing power for
signal transmission for at least ----
a . 36 hours
b . 48 hours.
c. 72 hours.

13. The preferred location of an ELT is…

a. where it is readily accessible to the pilot or a member of the flight crew while the
aircraft is in flight.
b. as far forward as possible.
c. as far aft as possible, but forward of the vertical fin.

14. License Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with A & P may perform:

a. instrument overhaul
b. minor repairs to instruments.
c. 100-hour inspections of instruments

15. An aircraft instrument panel is electrically bonded to the aircraft structure to…
a. aid in the panel installation
b. act as a restraint strap.
c. provide current return paths.

16. Which instruments are connected to an aircraft's static pressure system only?
1. Vertical speed indicator.
2. Cabin altimeter.
 3. Altimeter
4. Cabin rate-of-change indicator.
5. Airspeed indicator.

a. 1 and 3.
b. 2, 4, and 5.
d. 2 and 4.

17. The indication on a thermocouple-type cylinder head temperature indicator is produced by

-----
a. resistance changes in two dissimilar metals.
b. difference in the voltage between two dissimilar metals
c. current generated by the temperature difference between dissimilar metal hot and
cold junctions.

18. Which of the following is a primary engine instrument?

a. tachometer.
b. fuel flow meter
c. Airspeed indicator.

19. Instruments that measure relatively high fluid pressures, such as oil pressure gauges, are
usually what type? .
a. bourdon tube.
b. diaphragm or bellows
c. vane with calibrated spring

20. The pressure produced by a column of any liquid equals:

a. Diameter of column multiplied by density

b. Height multiplied by diameter of column
c. Height multiplied by density of fluid

21. The lower fixed point of the absolute temperature scale is at:
a. +273 degree C
b. -100 degree C
c. -273

22. Extension leads of a thermocouple are usually made of the same material as the
thermocouple to:

a. Minimize the effect of local thermocouple action

b. Prevent corrosion at the terminals
c. Produce more e.m.f. per degree of heat change.

23. ln thermocouple type temperature indicating system temperature effects on the indicator
moving coil resistance can be compensated by a :
a. Bi-metallic spiral spring connected to the hair spring of the indicator
 b. Manganin or Eureka resistor connected in series with one of the leads to the
indicator
c. Thermistor connected in series with the moving coil.

24. The resistance of a thermistor:

a. Remains constant with temperature variation
b. Increases with an increase in temperature
c. Decreases with an increase in temperature.

25. The engine speed at which synchronization occurs in an electrical tachometer indicator is
dependent upon the:

a. Phase-shift of the generator output

b. Phase rotation sequence of the generator output.
c. Voltage of the generator output

26. The insulation resistance of installed aircraft wiring should be checked with a

a. 250 volt insulation tester :

b. 500 volt insulation tester
c. 1000 volt insulation tester

27. When carrying out a bonding test, the double-prolonged lead of a bond test meter:

a. Is attached to the component under test whilst the single-prolonged lead is used as
a
probe
b. Is used as a probe
c. Is attached to the aircraft main earth.

28. Before carrying out routine insulation resistance checks, there must be isolation of
circuits containing:
a. Bonding leads
b. Chokes
c. Semi-conductors

29. The indicator used in a J.PT. test set is

a. An ac Milli ammeter
b. A dc Milli voltmeter
c. A rationmeter

30. When using a thermocouple test set on a JPT. or similar system, after changing the system
indicator:

a. No "soak" is required that the ambient temperature is allowed for during the
calibration
b. The indicator should be allowed to "soak to ambient temperature and that
temperature allowed for during calibration
c. If the indicator is allowed to "soak" to ambient temperature then the test set should
be set at 20 degree C
31. Fahrenheit may be converted to Centigrade by using the equation:
a. C = 5/9 (F + 32)
b. C = 5/9 (F - 32)
c. C = 9/5 (F - 32)

32. For the purpose of barometer calibration, BS.2520 quotes standard conditions including a
temperature of:
a. 0 degree C
b. 15 degree C
c. 15 degree F

33. The bar is equal to:

a. 1000 newtons per square meter '
b. 1013.2 newtons per square meter
c. 100000 newtons per square meter

34. When air is compressed:

a. The density and the temperature will increase
b. The pressure will increase and the density will decrease
c. The temperature will increase and the density will decrease

35. In a barometer, the space in the tube above the mercury column is:
:
a. At 1013 millibars above absolute pressure .
b. At atmospheric pressure
c. Considered to be a perfect vacuum for practical purposes c. At atmospheric pressure

36. The primary purpose of the temperature compensation device incorporated in an

altimeter is to compensate for:

a. Changes in hairspring tension

b. Density changes of the air with changes in altitude.
c. c. Elasticity changes in the capsule

37. During descent, the pressure around the capsule in a rate of climb indicator will be:

a. Higher than the pressure in the capsule b.

b. Lower than the pressure in the capsule
c. The same as the pressure in the capsule

38. The mechanism of an airspeed indicator is compensated to provide:

a. Constant magnification and a linear scale

b. Variable magnification and a logarithmic scale
c. Variable magnification and square-law sca
39. lf during a static system leak test, a substantial leak in a static pipeline occurs, the rate-
of-climb indicator will register:

a. A descent
b. A climb
c. No change

40. A ratiometer temperature indicator can be check calibrated in situ by:

a. Connecting a decade resistance box in series with the supply voltage

b. Connecting a decade resistance box in series with the temperature bulb
c c. Removing the bulb and substituting it with a decade resistance box

41. When calibrating a low scale range airspeed indicator, greater accuracy is obtained using a
calibrator based on:

a. A mercury column
b. An oil column
c. A water column

42. The desired rate of pressure change during static system leak test is of the order:
a. 1000ft/min
b. 2000ft/min
c. 20,000ft/min

43. Which one is the positive lead in thermocouple?

a. Alumel
b. Chromel
c. Constantin

44. An RPM. indicator measures the generator output:

a. Current
b. Frequency
c. Voltage

45. What factors cause position error in the airspeed indicator?

a. The condition of air flow around the indicator and its position on the panel
b. The condition of air flow around the pitot head and static vent of the system
c. The variation in the values of electrical supply feeding the pitot heater.

46. Hot and cold substances in contact exchange heat by:

a. Conduction
b. Convection
c. Radiation
47. Thermocouple gauge is:

a. a d.c. ratiometer
b. a moving magnet ratiometer
c. a moving coil meter

48. lf a leak develops in an altimeter during cruise flight with the cabin pressurized, the
altimeter:

a. will over read

b. will under read
c. will not be affected

49. When the fast erection switch in an electrical gyrohorizon is operated, it applies full
voltage to:

a. the torque motor

b. the torque motor and gyro motor
c. the gyro motor

50. The flight instruments which normally utilize a gyroscope for their operation are:
a. artificial horizon, directional gyro and remote reading compass
b. artificial horizon, rate of climb, and mach meter
c. directional gyro, turn and blank indicator and airspeed indicator

51. A turn and slip indicator incorporates:

a. a displacement gyroscope
b. a rate gyroscope
c. a directional gyroscope

52. A rate gyroscope measures:

a. magnitude of displacement
b. rate of displacement
c. rate and magnitude of displacement

53. A rate 1 turn is equal to a normal rate of:

a. 90 degrees per minute
b. 180 degrees per minute
c. 360 degrees per minute

54. If the torque applied to the gimbal system of a gyroscope is increased, the rate of
precession will:
a. decrease
b. increase
c. remain constant
55. If the speed of a gyroscope rotor is increased, the rate of precession for a given torque
will: ,
a. decrease
b. increase
c. remain constant

56. In a directional gyroscope, the normal axis of spin is:

a. horizontal
b. vertical
c. 45 degrees to the horizontal

57. The inside of an airspeed indicator capsule is:

a. connected to the static pressure system
b. connected to the dynamic pressure system
c. open to cabin pressure

58. The liquid used in a liquid transmitting pressure gauge is:

a. Alcohol
b. Heptane
c. Mercury

59. Co-axial cables are used in fuel quantity system to:

a. connect tank unit to amplifier
b. connect all components
c. connect tank unit to power supply

60. What precautions must be observed when returning a cylinder head temperature gauge
to store?
a. cover terminals with dust cap
b. lock movement with locking wire
c. short-circuit the terminals with copper wire

61. For capillary tube gauge system, the maximum length of tube is:
a. 12ft
b. 20ft
c. 30ft

62. The modification required by the C.AA to be incorporated in an aircraft as a condition of

the validity of the Certificate of Airworthiness is:
a. Mandatory modification
b. Minor modification
c. Major modification

63. Quarantine Store is:

a. Store where fully released items are kept
b. Store for parts awaiting proof of serviceability
c. Store for commercial equipment.

64. Defects in the Technical log that are not rectified at the end of the day should be
 transferred to:
a. Minimum Equipment List
b. Deferred Defect List
c. Nowhere

65. ln drawing, centre lines are identified by:

a. Dotted lines
b. Short dashes
c. Thin long chain

66. Orthographic projection is a projection having:

a. Full face and 45 drgrees to horizontal
b. Full face and 30 drgrees to horizontal
c. Two or more views to highlight necessary details

67. Magnetic flow detection is a type of:

a. Hardness testing
b. Destructive testing
c. Non-destructive testing

68. Which of the following is a non-destructive testing:

a. Izod-impact test
b. Proof-stress test
c. Dye-penetrant testing

69. Alloying chromuim with steel improves:

a. Brittleness of steel
b. Hardness of steel
c. Malleability of steel

70. An aircraft operating in a sea area can be corroded as a result of salt-water. This type of
corrosion is known as:
a. Chemical corrosion
b. Electro-chemical corrosion
c. c. Inter granular corrosion

71. ln an aircraft industry, phosphor-bronze is used for:

a. Bearing bushes
b. Motor shafts
c. Valves
72. When a metal has been work-hardened during cold-working, if it is going to be cold-
worked, it should be:
a. Annealed
b. N0rmalized
c. Tempered

73. Case-hardening is heat-treatment used on:

a. Low carbon steel

b. High-carbon steel
c. Non-ferrows materials

74. Hardness of a metal is determined by its:

a. Ability to withstand bending.
b. Ability to withstand indentation
c. Ability to withstand distortion

75. The pitch torque on a vertical gyroscope reacts between:

a. The inner gimbal ring and the gyro rotors
b. The outer and inner gimbal rings
c. The instrument case and outer gimbal ring

76. In an artificial horizon, the aircraft reference symbol is fixed to:

a. Inner gimbal ring of the instrument :
b. Outer case of the instrument
c. Rotor of the instrument

77. ln a desyn indicator, the stator windings are:

a. delta connected
b. single phase
c. Star connected
78. The position of a ratiometer pointer is determined by the:
a. Opposing torques of the coils relative to the permanent magnetic field
b. Strength of the hair spring
c. Torque of one coil relative to the permanent magnetic field

79. The calibration law of a ratiometer temperature indicator is determined by the:

a. Material of the moving coils
b. Material of the sensing element
c. Type of dial presentation used

80. The pointer-zero adjustment screw provided on some rate-of climb indicators:
a. May be adjusted within specified limits by aircraft servicing personnel
b. May only be altered by the instrument manufacturer
c. May only be adjusted in an overhaul workshop

81. For artificial horizons which incorporate a fast-erection facility, the buttons should not be
depressed until 15 seconds after switch-on to:
 a. Allow supply transients to die down. .
b. b. Avoid violent hunting of the gyro assembly
c. Avoid buming of the gyro rotor windings.

82. lf the resistance bulb of a ratiometer type temperature indicator becomes open-circuited,
the indicator will read:

a. Ambient
b. Higher than ambient
c. Lower than ambient

83. lf after removal and replacement of a pitot system water drain trap, no water has been
formed, the system should be: ,
a. Check calibrated
b. Leak-checked
c. Purged

84. Check calibration of the zero reading of a fuel contents gauge is carried out:
a. With the tanks completely empty
b. With 10% of fuel tank capacity in the tanks
c. With the unusable fuel in the tank

85. The d.c. power supply for a 'slab' type Desynn transmitter is connected to the:
a. Brushes
b. 'slab' resistance element
c. Stator of the associated indicator

86. When an installed altimeter reads slightly outside the specified tolerance at ground level:
a. In-situ adjustment is permitted
b. No in-situ adjustment is permitted
c. The instrument may be used in conjunction with an error card

87. An electrically maintained fork magnet may be used in connection with the calibration of:
a. Engine speed indicators
b. Ice detector heads
c. Pressure transducers

88. For testing oxygen pressure gauges, a deadweight tester may be used which pressurizes
the gauge:
a. Via a special adapter
b. With anti-freeze oil
c. With castor oil

89. If an increase in humidity of the atmosphere is observed, the density of

atmosphere would:
 a. Decrease
b. Increase
c. Remain the same

90. When the fast erection switch in an electrical gyro-horizon is operated, it applies full
voltage to:
a. The torque motor
b. The torque motor and gyro motor
c. The gyro motor

91. The leveling switch is used in gyro to:

a. Control ON-OFF operation
b. Detect displacement of the gyroscope
c. Operate the cooling fan for cooling

92. The synchro applied to systems measuring sine and consine components of angles is:
a. Micro desyn
b. Power flow up syncro
c. Resolver syncro

93. The Minimum Equipment lists items are grouped according to:
a. ATA 100
b. Their importance
c. The maintenance schedule

94. An Air Operator Certificate:

a. is required for all aircraft operation in Nigeria
b. is not required for all aircraft below 5,700kgm all up weight.
c. Applies to all commercial Air Transport operations by Nigerian Operators

95. According to Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations 2009 ;the AME license shall be valid for
a. One year
b. Two years
c. Five years

96. What is the means by which Aviation Authority notifies aircraft owners and other
interested persons of unsafe conditions and prescribes the condition under which the
product may continue to be operated?
a. Airworthiness Directives
b. Airworthiness Alerts
c. Aviation Safety Bulletin

97. The different approvals granted under AMO are given by

a. Division and Chapter

 b. Class and Rating
c. Group and Categories

98. The total experience for Airframe, Powerplant and Avionics ratings for an applicant
undergoing an approved training in an Approved training Organisation is:
a. 12 Months
b. 48 Months
c. 54 Months

99. An Approved Maintenance Organisation must retain copies of all Maintenance Records
and Associated Airworthiness data for a period of:

a. 2 years from the date the aircraft or aeronautical product to which the work relates
was released from the AMO.
b. 3 years from the date of the issue of the Certificate of Release to Service.
c. 6 months after issue of Certificate of Release to Service (CRS

100. Type ratings are issued for:

a. Airframe for all Aircraft irrespective of gross weight .
b. Airframe and Powerplant for aircraft gross weight of more than 5700kg.
c. Airframe, Powerplant and Avionics for Aircraft gross weight of more than 5,700kg.