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Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws
through self-locking nuts? AC 43.13-1B
What part of the FARs prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and
associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and
ratings? 14 CFR Part 65
Instrument repairs may be performed... by an FAA-approved instrument repair station.
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased
from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a... Minor repair
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and understand
the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate? When employed
outside the United states by a U.S. air carrier
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?
Flying passengers in a scheduled operation
,The 100-hour inspection required by FARs for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be
performed by... Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to
service
What is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and
alterations? He/She may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration but cannot
approve the work for return to service
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased for
the aircraft manufacturer is considered a... Minor repair
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings valid? Until
surrendered, suspended or revoked
(1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to a airspeed
indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available.
(2) Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller
provided that they have the necessary equipment available.
Regarding the above statements, which is true? Neither No. 1 or No. 2 is true
How is a quality system assured? By an internal reporting and auditing system.
The 3 types of human error are... omission, commission, and extraneous
,When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is... The starting
point
Under Title 14 of the CFR, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or
fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records? Suspension or
revocation of any certificate held
The purpose of stall strips on airplane wings is to... Ensure that the wing root areas stall
first
If all, or a significant part of a stall strip is missing on an airplane wing, a likely result will be...
Asymmetrical lateral control at or near stall angles of attack
Which of the following is not considered a method of heat transfer? Diffusion
If both the volume and the absolute temperature of a confined gas are doubled, the pressure
will... Not change
If the temperature of a confined liquid is held constant and its pressure is tripled, the volume
will... remain the same
, What is the absolute humidity? The actual amount of the water vapor in a mixture of air
and water
The temperature to which humid air must be cooled at constant pressure to become saturated
is called... Dew point
The aspect ratio of a wing is defined as the ratio of the... Wingspan to the mean chord
Which atmospheric condition will cause the true landing speed of an aircraft to be the greatest?
High temperature and high humidity
The speed of sound in the atmosphere is most affected by variations in which of the following?
1. sound frequency (cps)
2. Ambient temperature
3. Barometric pressure 2
If a double-acting actuating cylinder in a 3,000 psi system has a piston with a surface area of
three square inches on the extension side, and a rod with a cross-section area of one square
inch attached to the piston on the other side, approximately how much force will the actuator
be able to produce when retracting? 6,000 lbs
The purpose of aircraft wing dihedral is to... increase lateral stability
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Which of these publications contains standards for protrusion of bolts, studs, and screws
through self-locking nuts? AC 43.13-1B
What part of the FARs prescribes the requirements for issuing mechanic certificates and
associated ratings and the general operating rules for the holders of these certificates and
ratings? 14 CFR Part 65
Instrument repairs may be performed... by an FAA-approved instrument repair station.
The replacement of a damaged engine mount with a new identical engine mount purchased
from the aircraft manufacturer is considered a... Minor repair
When may an otherwise qualified mechanic who does not read, write, speak, and understand
the English language be eligible to apply for a mechanic certificate? When employed
outside the United states by a U.S. air carrier
Which of the following is an instance when a special flight permit may not be issued?
Flying passengers in a scheduled operation
,The 100-hour inspection required by FARs for certain aircraft being operated for hire may be
performed by... Appropriately rated mechanics and approved by them for return to
service
What is true for a certificated and appropriately rated mechanic regarding repairs and
alterations? He/She may perform an airframe major repair or major alteration but cannot
approve the work for return to service
The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased for
the aircraft manufacturer is considered a... Minor repair
How long is a mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings valid? Until
surrendered, suspended or revoked
(1) Certificated mechanics with an airframe rating may perform a minor repair to a airspeed
indicator providing they have the necessary equipment available.
(2) Certificated mechanics with a powerplant rating may perform a major repair to a propeller
provided that they have the necessary equipment available.
Regarding the above statements, which is true? Neither No. 1 or No. 2 is true
How is a quality system assured? By an internal reporting and auditing system.
The 3 types of human error are... omission, commission, and extraneous
,When we think of aviation safety in a contemporary way, human error is... The starting
point
Under Title 14 of the CFR, what is the maximum penalty for falsification, alteration, or
fraudulent reproduction of certificates, logbooks, reports, and records? Suspension or
revocation of any certificate held
The purpose of stall strips on airplane wings is to... Ensure that the wing root areas stall
first
If all, or a significant part of a stall strip is missing on an airplane wing, a likely result will be...
Asymmetrical lateral control at or near stall angles of attack
Which of the following is not considered a method of heat transfer? Diffusion
If both the volume and the absolute temperature of a confined gas are doubled, the pressure
will... Not change
If the temperature of a confined liquid is held constant and its pressure is tripled, the volume
will... remain the same
, What is the absolute humidity? The actual amount of the water vapor in a mixture of air
and water
The temperature to which humid air must be cooled at constant pressure to become saturated
is called... Dew point
The aspect ratio of a wing is defined as the ratio of the... Wingspan to the mean chord
Which atmospheric condition will cause the true landing speed of an aircraft to be the greatest?
High temperature and high humidity
The speed of sound in the atmosphere is most affected by variations in which of the following?
1. sound frequency (cps)
2. Ambient temperature
3. Barometric pressure 2
If a double-acting actuating cylinder in a 3,000 psi system has a piston with a surface area of
three square inches on the extension side, and a rod with a cross-section area of one square
inch attached to the piston on the other side, approximately how much force will the actuator
be able to produce when retracting? 6,000 lbs
The purpose of aircraft wing dihedral is to... increase lateral stability
