NAVEDTRA 14014: Airman Chapter 7 - Aircraft Avionics Exam With Complete Solutions

NAVEDTRA 14014: Airman Chapter 7 - Aircraft Avionics Exam With Complete Solutions Generators that produce alternating current (ac) for aircraft are known as what type of generators? - answerAc generators or alternators. Most naval aircraft use what type of system as their primary source of power? - answerAn ac electrical system. What are the two primary sources of electrical energy for an aircraft? - answerThe generator and the battery During normal aircraft operation, what component maintains the battery in a charged state? - answerThe generator What are the principal hazards of working with batteries? - answerAcid burns and explosions What can cause aircraft batteries to overheat? - answerInternal shorting or thermal runaway - answer What are the two ways to neutralize electrolyte from a nickel-cadmium (NICAD) battery if it contacts your skin? - answerFlush the affected area with large quantities of fresh water. Neutralize with vinegar or a 5-percent solution of acetic acid, and seek medical attention immediately. What is the purpose of airborne auxiliary power units (APUs)? - answerThese power units furnish electrical power when engine-driven generators are not operating or when external power is not available The pitot-static consists of a pitot-static tube and three indicators. What are the three indicators? - answerThe altimeter, the airspeed and Mach number indicator, and the rate-of-climb indicator. What is the function of the altimeter? - answerIt displays the correct altitude of the aircraft. Define the Mach number of any moving body. - answerIts speed compared to the speed of sound in the surrounding medium (local speed). What information does the attitude indicator provide to the pilot? - answerThe relative position of the aircraft compared to the earth's horizon What information does the turn and bank indicator provide to the pilot? - answerIt shows the correct execution of a turn and bank as well as the lateral attitude of the aircraft in straight flight. What are the three navigational instruments that direct, plot, and control the course or position of an aircraft? - answerThe magnetic (stan