ASA Assembly & Rigging Questions and
Answers Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of aircraft rigging?
A. To secure cargo inside the aircraft
B. To adjust control surfaces for proper flight characteristics
C. To increase fuel efficiency
✔✔D. To ensure the aircraft operates within its designed performance parameters
Which component is responsible for transmitting control inputs to the aircraft's control surfaces?
A. Landing gear
B. Powerplant
✔✔C. Control cables
D. Hydraulic pumps
Why is proper tensioning of control cables important in aircraft rigging?
A. To prevent overloading of hydraulic systems
✔✔B. To ensure accurate control surface movement and minimize slack
C. To improve fuel consumption
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,D. To reduce drag
What tool is commonly used to measure cable tension during aircraft rigging?
A. Vernier caliper
✔✔B. Tensiometer
C. Dial indicator
D. Torque wrench
What is the primary function of a turnbuckle in aircraft rigging?
✔✔A. To adjust the tension in control cables
B. To lock landing gear in place
C. To increase aerodynamic efficiency
D. To reinforce structural components
Which rigging procedure is necessary after replacing a control cable?
✔✔A. Checking and adjusting cable tension
B. Lubricating all hydraulic lines
C. Increasing engine RPM
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, D. Reducing aircraft weight
How does incorrect aircraft rigging affect flight performance?
A. It increases thrust output
✔✔B. It causes improper control response and flight instability
C. It improves aerodynamic efficiency
D. It reduces the need for maintenance
Which control surface is responsible for controlling an aircraft's roll?
✔✔A. Ailerons
B. Rudder
C. Elevator
D. Flaps
What is the purpose of a rigging check after a heavy maintenance inspection?
A. To verify fuel system operation
B. To check hydraulic fluid levels
✔✔C. To ensure control surfaces are properly aligned and respond correctly
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Answers Latest Update Graded A+
What is the primary purpose of aircraft rigging?
A. To secure cargo inside the aircraft
B. To adjust control surfaces for proper flight characteristics
C. To increase fuel efficiency
✔✔D. To ensure the aircraft operates within its designed performance parameters
Which component is responsible for transmitting control inputs to the aircraft's control surfaces?
A. Landing gear
B. Powerplant
✔✔C. Control cables
D. Hydraulic pumps
Why is proper tensioning of control cables important in aircraft rigging?
A. To prevent overloading of hydraulic systems
✔✔B. To ensure accurate control surface movement and minimize slack
C. To improve fuel consumption
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,D. To reduce drag
What tool is commonly used to measure cable tension during aircraft rigging?
A. Vernier caliper
✔✔B. Tensiometer
C. Dial indicator
D. Torque wrench
What is the primary function of a turnbuckle in aircraft rigging?
✔✔A. To adjust the tension in control cables
B. To lock landing gear in place
C. To increase aerodynamic efficiency
D. To reinforce structural components
Which rigging procedure is necessary after replacing a control cable?
✔✔A. Checking and adjusting cable tension
B. Lubricating all hydraulic lines
C. Increasing engine RPM
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, D. Reducing aircraft weight
How does incorrect aircraft rigging affect flight performance?
A. It increases thrust output
✔✔B. It causes improper control response and flight instability
C. It improves aerodynamic efficiency
D. It reduces the need for maintenance
Which control surface is responsible for controlling an aircraft's roll?
✔✔A. Ailerons
B. Rudder
C. Elevator
D. Flaps
What is the purpose of a rigging check after a heavy maintenance inspection?
A. To verify fuel system operation
B. To check hydraulic fluid levels
✔✔C. To ensure control surfaces are properly aligned and respond correctly
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