A35 FDNY EXAM PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
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◉ The Air Intake system. Answer: The air intake filter should be
inspected and cleaned weekly. It should be replaced every 6
months. If at any time the filter is damaged it should be replaced.
◉ The lubrication Oil. Answer: The Certificate of Fitness holder
should refer to the manufacturer's manual to determine the safe
operating temperatures of the lubrication oil. The level of the
lubricating oil (lube oil) should be
checked weekly using the dipstick. The lube oil is designed to
lubricate the moving parts on the
air compressor. The oil used must be of the grade specified by the
compressor manufacturer.
The lube oil should be replaced every six months.
◉ The Automatic low-level Inidicator. Answer: The automatic low-
level oil indicator switch should be tested every 3 months. This is
tested by
manually draining the oil from the air compressor when it is
running. The indictor switch will
, shut down the air compressor within a few minutes if it is working
correctly. When testing the
compressor in this way, do not run the air compressor for a long
period of time. If the switch is
defective, it should be repaired or replaced. The air
compressor should be refilled with oil before it is used again.
◉ The air receiver. Answer: Water builds up in the moisture
separator assembly and the air receiver must be drained daily;
however, there is one exception. Do not drain moisture from the air
compressor when the
ambient temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This is
done by opening the drain
valve and draining off the excess water. All safety valves should be
manually operated every
week. This is to ensure that they will function correctly in case of an
emergency. It is
recommended that the air receiver tank be pressure tested at a
minimum of every 5 years by a
qualified technician.
◉ The Hose Connections. Answer: All hose connections on the air
compressor should be checked frequently by the Certificate of
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◉ The Air Intake system. Answer: The air intake filter should be
inspected and cleaned weekly. It should be replaced every 6
months. If at any time the filter is damaged it should be replaced.
◉ The lubrication Oil. Answer: The Certificate of Fitness holder
should refer to the manufacturer's manual to determine the safe
operating temperatures of the lubrication oil. The level of the
lubricating oil (lube oil) should be
checked weekly using the dipstick. The lube oil is designed to
lubricate the moving parts on the
air compressor. The oil used must be of the grade specified by the
compressor manufacturer.
The lube oil should be replaced every six months.
◉ The Automatic low-level Inidicator. Answer: The automatic low-
level oil indicator switch should be tested every 3 months. This is
tested by
manually draining the oil from the air compressor when it is
running. The indictor switch will
, shut down the air compressor within a few minutes if it is working
correctly. When testing the
compressor in this way, do not run the air compressor for a long
period of time. If the switch is
defective, it should be repaired or replaced. The air
compressor should be refilled with oil before it is used again.
◉ The air receiver. Answer: Water builds up in the moisture
separator assembly and the air receiver must be drained daily;
however, there is one exception. Do not drain moisture from the air
compressor when the
ambient temperature drops below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. This is
done by opening the drain
valve and draining off the excess water. All safety valves should be
manually operated every
week. This is to ensure that they will function correctly in case of an
emergency. It is
recommended that the air receiver tank be pressure tested at a
minimum of every 5 years by a
qualified technician.
◉ The Hose Connections. Answer: All hose connections on the air
compressor should be checked frequently by the Certificate of
