Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe Study Guide Questions and Answers.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Airframe
Study Guide Questions and Answers
Question 1
Instructions concerning the type of fluid and amount of air pressure to be put in a
shock strut are found
Correct Answer
in the aircraft manufacturer's service manual.



Question 2
When hydraulic system pressure control and relief units fail to function properly, how
are most systems protected against overpressure?
Correct Answer
A shear section on the main hydraulic pump drive shaft.



Question 3
Where electric cables must pass through holes in bulkheads, formers, ribs, firewalls,
etc., the wires should be protected from chafing by
Correct Answer
using a suitable grommet.



Question 4
Which of the following is not one of the purposes of interpoles in a generator?
Correct Answer
Reduce field strength.




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,Question 5
A transducer in a fuel pressure system serves what function?
Correct Answer
Converts fluid pressure directly through a transmitter to the indicator.



Question 6
The vertical flight of a helicopter is controlled by:
Correct Answer
collective pitch changes



Question 7
(1) A fuel pressure gauge is a differential pressure indicator. (2) A fuel pressure gauge
indicates the pressure of the fuel entering the carburetor.
Regarding the above statements,
Correct Answer
both No. I and No. 2 are true.



Question 8
The Dzus turnlock fastener consists of a stud, grommet, and receptacle. The stud
DIAMETER is measured in
Correct Answer
sixteenths of an inch



Question 9
Which type of coating typically includes phosphoric acid as on of its components at
the time of application?
Correct Answer
Wash primer




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,Question 10
Built-in aircraft fire-extinguishing systems are ordinarily charged with
Correct Answer
halogenated hydrocarbons and nitrogen



Question 11
Which procedure is correct when using a reamer to finish a drilled hole to the correct
size?
Correct Answer
Turn the reamer only in the cutting direction.



Question 12
Which is an acceptable safety device for a castle nut when installed on secondary
structures?
Correct Answer
Cotter pin.



Question 13
In what area of an aircraft would you find a carbon monoxide detector
Correct Answer
Cockpit and/or cabin.



Question 14
(1) The function of a fuel heater is to protect the engine fuel system from ice
formation.
(2) An aircraft fuel heater cannot be used to thaw ice in the fuel screen.
Regarding the above statements,
Correct Answer
only No. I is true.




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, Question 15
Where may a person look for the information necessary to determine the required
markings on an engine instrument?
Correct Answer
2 or 4. 2. Aircraft flight manual. 4. Aircraft maintenance manual.



Question 16
(1) An antiskid system is designed to apply enough force to operate just below the
skid point.
(2) A warning lamp lights in the cockpit when the antiskid system is turned off or if
there is a system failure.
Regarding the above statements,
Correct Answer
both No. I and No. 2 are true.



Question 17
A piece of flat stock that is to be bent to a closed angle of 15° must be bent through
an angle of
Correct Answer
165°



Question 18
A Bourdon tube instrument may be used to indicate
Correct Answer
1 and 2.
1. pressure.
2. temperature.




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