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| Question | Answer |
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| The working voltage of a capacitor in an AC circuit should be? | At least 50% greater than the highest applied voltage |
| which requires the most electrical power during operation? | Two lights requiring 3 amps each in a 24v parallel system |
| Unless otherwise specified. any values given for current in an AC circuit are assumed to be? | Effective values |
| The amount of electricity a capacitor can store is directly proportional to the | plate area and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates |
| the basis for transformer operation in the use of alternating current is mutual | Induction |
| Capacitors are sometimes used in DC circuits to | Smooth out slight pulsations in the current/voltage |
| Convert farads to microfarads | Multiply farads by 10 to the power of 6 |
| When more than two inductors of different inductances are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total inductance is (refer to fig.3) | less that the inductance of the lowest rated inductor |
| capacitors are sometimes used in DCV to | smooth out slight pulsations in current/voltage |
| the opposition offered by a coil to the floe of AC is called? (ignoring resistance) | inductive reactance |
| in an AC circuit, the effective voltage is | less than the maximum instantaneous voltage |
| convert farads to picofarads | multiply farads by 10 to the power of 12 |
| what is the total capacitance of a certain circuit containing three capacitors with the capacitance of .25, .03, .12 microfarads respectively | .4uF |
| the term that describes the combined resistive force in an AC circuit is | impedance |
| what factors strengthen a coil inductor | adding coil close together |
| a 24v, 1 horsepower DC electric motor that is 80 % efficient requires 932.5 watts. how much power will a 12 v, 1horsepower motor that is 75% efficient require? | 994.6 watts |
| how many amperes will a 28v generator be required to supply to a circuit containing five lamps in parallel, three of which have a resistance of 6ohms each and two of which have a resistance of 5ohms each | 25.23 amperes |
| a 12v electric motor has 1,000 watts input and 1 horsepower output. maintaining the same efficiency, how much input power will a 24v, 1 horsepower electric motor require | 1,00 watts |
| how much power must a 24v generator furnish to a system which contains the following loads one motor(75% efficient) 1/5 HP three position lights 20watts each one heating element 5amp one anti-collision light 3amp | 450 watts |
| which effect does not apply to the movement of electrons flowing in a conductor | static energy |
| the potential difference between two conductors which are insulated from each other is measured in | volts |
| when inductors are connected in series in a circuit, the total inductance is | equal to the sum of the individual inductances |
| when different rated capacitors are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total capacitance is | equal to the sum of all the capacitances |
| what is the total capacitances of a circuit containing three capacitors in parallel with capacitances of .02, .05, .10 | .170uF |
| what is the total capacitance of a certain circuit containing three capacitors with capacitances of .02, .05, .10 | .0125uF |
| a 24v source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of four resistors of equal value. what is the voltage drop across each resistor | 24v |
| when calculating power in a reactive or inductive AC circuit, the true power is | less than the apparent power |
| how much power is being furnished to the circuit (refer to fig.4) | 2,645 watts |
| The end-of-charge voltage of a 19-cell nickel-cadmium battery, measured while still on charge. | depends upon its temperature and the method used for charging. |
| When different rated capacitors are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total capacitance is (Note: C(T) = C(1) + C(2) + C(3) . . .) | equal to the sum of all the capacitances. |
| (Refer to Figure 16.) What will be the effect if the PCO relay fails to operate when the left-hand tank is selected? | The fuel pressure cross feed valve open light will not illuminate. |
| Which of these will cause the resistance of a conductor to decrease? | Decrease the length or increase the cross-sectional area. |
| (Refer to Figure 23.) If an open occurs at R(1), the light | cannot be turned off. |
| .002 kV equals | 2.0 volts. |
| What does the letter Q symbolize when measuring electrical charge? | Coulomb |
| (Refer to Figure 23.) If R(2) sticks in the up position, the light will | be on full bright. |
| Which requires the most electrical power during operation? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) | Two lights requiring 3 amperes each in a 24-volt parallel system. |
| (Refer to Figure 15.) With the landing gear retracted, the red indicator light will not come on if an open occurs in wire | 19 |
| What is the operating resistance of a 30-watt light bulb designed for a 28-volt system? | 26 ohms. |
| In an N-P-N transistor application, the solid-state device is turned on when the | base is positive with respect to the emitter. |
| Which condition is an indication of improperly torqued cell link connections of a nickel-cadmium battery? | Heat or burn marks on the hardware. |
| Which is correct concerning a parallel circuit? | Total resistance will be smaller than the smallest resistor. |
| In nickel-cadmium batteries, a rise in cell temperature | causes a decrease in internal resistance. |
| (Refer to Figure 18.) When the landing gear is up and the throttles are retarded, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire | 4 |
| (Refer to Figure 3.) When more than two inductors of different inductances are connected in parallel in a circuit, the total inductance is | less than the inductance of the lowest rated inductor. |
| (Refer to Figure 16.) The TCO relay will operate if 24-volts DC is applied to the bus and the fuel tank selector is in the | cross feed position. |
| In a parallel circuit with four 6-ohm resistors across a 24-volt battery, what is the total voltage across resistor-three (VR3) in the circuit? | 24 volts. |
| Which of the following best describes the contributing factors to thermal runaway in a nickel-cadmium battery installed in an aircraft? | Low internal resistance intensified by high cell temperatures and a high current discharge/charge rate in a constant potential (voltage) charging system. |
| In a P-N-P transistor application, the solid-state device is turned on when the | base is negative with respect to the emitter. |
| An increase in which of the following factors will cause an increase in the inductive reactance of a circuit? | Inductance and frequency. |
| When referring to an electrical circuit diagram, what point is considered to be at zero voltage? | The ground reference. |
| If three resistors of 3 ohms, 5 ohms, and 22 ohms are connected in series in a 28-volt circuit, how much current will flow through the 3-ohm resistor? | 0.93 ampere. |
| (Refer to Figure 17.) Which of the components is a potentiometer? | 3 |
| (Refer to Figure 64.) A 24-volt source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of two resistors of equal value. What is the value of each resistor? (Note: R(t) = E^2/P) | 24 ohms. |
| What determines the amount of current which will flow through a battery while it is being charged by a constant voltage source? | The state-of-charge of the battery. |
| Which requires the most electrical power? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) | A 1/5-horsepower, 24-volt motor which is 75 percent efficient. |
| (Refer to Figure 14.) The total resistance of the circuit is | 17 ohms. |
| Convert farads to picofarads by: | multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 12. |
| The purpose of providing a space underneath the plates in a lead acid battery's cell container is to | prevent sediment buildup from contacting the plates and causing a short circuit. |
| What is the total capacitance of a circuit containing three capacitors in parallel with capacitances of .02 microfarad, .05 microfarad, and .10 microfarad, respectively? | .170 uF. |
| The correct way to connect a test voltmeter in a circuit is | in parallel with a unit. |
| (Refer to Figure 21.) Which symbol represents a variable resistor? | 2 |
| (Refer to Figure 24.) Which statement concerning the depicted logic gate is true? | Any input being 1 will produce a 1 output. |
| Which term means .001 ampere? | Milliampere |
| Through which material will magnetic lines of force pass the most readily? | Iron |
| (Refer to Figure 25.) In a functional and operating circuit, the depicted logic gate's output will be 0 | when one or more inputs are 0. |
| The amount of electricity a capacitor can store is directly proportional to the | plate area and inversely proportional to the distance between the plates. |
| How can the state-of-charge of a nickel-cadmium battery be determined? | By a measured discharge. |
| (Refer to Figure 15.) Wire 7 is used to | close the PUSH-TO-TEST circuit. |
| (Refer to Figure 7.) If resistor R(3) is disconnected at terminal D, what will the ohmmeter read? | Infinite resistance. |
| Electrostatic fields are also known as | dielectric fields. |
| (Refer to Figure 6.) If resistor R(5) is disconnected at the junction of R(4) and R(3) as shown, what will the ohmmeter read? | 3 ohms. |
| (Refer to Figure 13.) Determine the total current flow in the circuit. | 1.4 amperes. |
| A circuit has an applied voltage of 30 volts and a load consisting of a 10-ohm resistor in series with a 20-ohm resistor. What is the voltage drop across the 10-ohm resistor? | 10 volts. |
| (Refer to Figure 19.) When the throttles are retarded with only the right gear down, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire | 5 |
| (Refer to Figure 11.) Find the voltage across the 8-ohm resistor. | 24 volts. |
| (Refer to Figure 22.) Which illustration is correct concerning bias application and current (positive charge) flow? | 1 |
| What factors strengthen a coil inductor? | Adding coils close together. |
| What is the basic unit of electrical quantity? | Coulomb |
| When a charging current is applied to a nickel cadmium battery, the cells emit gas | toward the end of the charging cycle. |
| (Refer to Figure 19.) Under which condition will a ground be provided for the warning horn through both gear switches when the throttles are closed? | Left gear up and right gear down. |
| (Refer to Figure 11.) Find the total current flowing in the wire between points C and D. | 3.0 amperes. |
| What unit is used to express electrical power? | Watt |
| Which statement regarding the hydrometer reading of a lead-acid storage battery electrolyte is true? | The hydrometer reading does not require a temperature correction if the electrolyte temperature is 80°F. |
| Diodes are used in electrical power supply circuits primarily as | rectifiers. |
| (Refer to Figure 5.) What is the impedance of an ac-series circuit consisting of an inductor with a reactance of 10 ohms, a capacitor with a reactance of 4 ohms, and a resistor with a resistance of 8 ohms? | 10 ohms. |
| A 12-volt electric motor has 1,000 watts input and 1 horsepower output. Maintaining the same efficiency, how much input power will a 24-volt, 1-horsepower electric motor require? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) | 1,000 watts. |
| A fully charged lead-acid battery will not freeze until extremely low temperatures are reached because | most of the acid is in the solution. |
| Transfer of electric energy from one circuit to another without the aid of electrical connections | is called induction. |
| Which is correct in reference to electrical resistance? | If one of three bulbs in a parallel lighting circuit is removed, the total resistance of the circuit will become greater. |
| (Refer to Figure 15.) When the landing gear is down, the green light will not come on if an open occurs in wire | 6 |
| (Refer to Figure 64.) A 48-volt source is required to furnish 192 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of three resistors of equal value. What is the value of each resistor? | 36 ohms. |
| Capacitors are sometimes used in DC circuits to | smooth out slight pulsations in current/voltage. |
| (Refer to Figure 2.) What is the total capacitance of a circuit containing three capacitors with capacitances of .02 microfarad, .05 microfarad, and .10 microfarad, respectively? | .0125 uF. |
| What happens to the current in a voltage step-up transformer with a ratio of 1 to 4? | The current is stepped down by a 1 to 4 ratio. |
| During discharge, nickel-cadmium batteries will show a lower liquid level than when at full charge because | the electrolyte becomes absorbed into the plates. |
| What is the likely result, if any, of servicing and charging nickel-cadmium and lead-acid batteries together in the same service area? | Contamination of both types of batteries would occur. |
| The opposition offered by a coil to the flow of alternating current (ignoring resistance) is called | inductive reactance. |
| Which effect does not apply to the movement of electrons flowing in a conductor? | Static energy. |
| (Refer to Figure 10.) What is the measured voltage of the series-parallel circuit between terminals A and B? | 3.0 volts. |
| Which of the following best describes the operating principal in a nickel-cadmium battery installed in an aircraft? | To completely charge a nickel-cadmium battery, some gassing must take place; thus, some water will be used. |
| In a parallel circuit with three 6-ohm resistors across a 12-volt battery, what is the total current (It) value in the circuit? | 6 amps. |
| A thermal switch, or thermal protector, as used in an electric motor, is designed to | open the circuit in order to allow cooling of the motor. |
| Forward biasing of a solid-state device will cause the device to | conduct |
| (Refer to Figure 19.) When the landing gears are up and the throttles are retarded, the warning horn will not sound if an open occurs in wire | 6. |
| (Refer to Figure 9.) How many instruments (voltmeters and ammeters) are installed correctly? | Two. |
| What will a voltmeter read if properly connected across a closed switch in a circuit with electrical power on? | Zero voltage. |
| The method used to rapidly charge a nickel-cadmium battery utilizes | constant voltage and varying current. |
| (Refer to Figure 26.) Which of the logic gate output conditions is correct with respect to the given inputs? | 2 |
| The electrolyte of a nickel cadmium battery is highest when the battery is | in a fully charged condition. |
| A cabin entry light of 10 watts and a dome light of 20 watts are connected in parallel to a 30-volt source. If the voltage across the 10-watt light is measured, it will be | equal to the voltage across the 20-watt light. |
| (Refer to Figure 16.) Energize the circuit with the fuel tank selector switch selected to the left-hand position. Using the schematic, identify the switches that will change position. | 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16. |
| (Refer to Figure 20.) Troubleshooting an open circuit with a voltmeter as shown in this circuit will | permit the battery voltage to appear on the voltmeter. |
| (Refer to Figure 18.) The control valve switch must be placed in the neutral position when the landing gear is down to | prevent the warning horn from sounding when the throttles are closed. |
| (Refer to Figure 8.) With an ohmmeter connected into the circuit as shown, what will the ohmmeter read? | 10 ohms. |
| The presence of any small amount of potassium carbonate deposits on the top of nickel-cadmium battery cells in service is an indication of | normal operation. |
| If electrolyte from a lead-acid battery is spilled in the battery compartment, which procedure should be followed? | Apply sodium bicarbonate solution to the affected area followed by a water rinse. |
| Which of the following are commonly used as a rectifier in electrical circuits? | Diodes |
| A lead-acid battery with 12 cells connected in series (no-load voltage = 2.1 volts per cell) furnishes 10 amperes to a load of 2-ohms resistance. The internal resistance of the battery in this instance is | 0.52 ohm. |
| The voltage drop in a circuit of known resistance is dependent on | the amperage of the circuit. |
| What is the opposition to the flow of AC produced by an electromagnetic field (EMF) with generated back voltage called? | Inductive reactance. |
| When referencing resistance in a parallel DC circuit, which of the following statements is true? | The total current is equal to the sum of the currents through the individual branches of the circuit. |
| (Refer to Figure 12.) Find the total resistance of the circuit. | 21.2 ohms. |
| Which of the following logic gates will provide an active high out only when all inputs are different? | XOR. |
| What may result if water is added to a nickel-cadmium battery when it is not fully charged? | Excessive spewing is likely to occur during the charging cycle. |
| A 24-volt, 1-horsepower DC electric motor that is 80 percent efficient requires 932.5 watts. How much power will a 12-volt, 1-horsepower DC electric motor that is 75 percent efficient require? (Note: 1 horsepower = 746 watts) | 994.6 watts. |
| A 14-ohm resistor is to be installed in a series circuit carrying .05 ampere. How much power will the resistor be required to dissipate? | At least 35 milliwatts. |
| (Refer to Figure 4.) How much power is being furnished to the circuit? | 2,645 watts. |
| The term that describes the combined resistive forces in an AC circuit is | impedance |
| (Refer to Figure 16.) With power to the bus and the fuel selector switched to the right-hand tank, how many relays in the system are operating? | Three |
| (Refer to Figure 16.) When electrical power is applied to the bus, which relays are energized? | PCC and TCC. |
| What is the purpose of the ground symbol used in electrical circuit diagrams? | To show that there is a return path for the current between the source of electrical energy and the load. |
| The potential difference between two conductors which are insulated from each other is measured in | volts. |
| Convert farads to microfarads by | multiplying farads by 10 to the power of 6 |
| A 24-volt source is required to furnish 48 watts to a parallel circuit consisting of four resistors of equal value. What is the voltage drop across each resistor? | 24 volts. |
| If each cell, connected in series, equals 2 volts, how would a 12-cell lead acid battery be rated? | 24 volts. |
| When calculating power in a reactive or inductive AC circuit, the true power is | less than the apparent power. |
| The electrolyte of a nickel-cadmium battery is the lowest when the battery is | in a discharged condition. |
| Typical application for zener diodes is as | voltage regulators. |
| (Refer to Figure 17.) The electrical symbol represented at number 5 is a variable | capacitor |
| Aircraft Drawings | |
| (Refer to Figure 36.) The diameter of the holes in the finished object is | 1/2 inch. |
| The measurements showing the ideal or 'perfect' sizes of parts on drawings are called | dimensions |
| (Refer to Figure 41.) Determine the fuel consumption with the engine operating at cruise, 2,350 RPM. | 55.3 pounds per hour. |
| One purpose for schematic diagrams is to show the | functional location of components within a system. |
| A simple way to find the center of a circle on a sketch or drawing, or a circular piece of material is to | draw two non-parallel chord lines across the circle and then a corresponding perpendicular bisector lines across each chord line. |
| A hydraulic system schematic drawing typically indicates the | direction of fluid flow through the system. |
| In the reading of aircraft blueprints, the term 'tolerance,' used in association with aircraft parts or components, | is the difference between extreme permissible dimensions that a part may have and still be acceptable. |
| What type of diagram shows the wire size required for a particular installation? | A wiring diagram. |
| (Refer to Figure 29.) Identify the left side view of the object shown. | 3 |
| A line used to show an edge which is not visible is a | hidden line. |
| What material symbol is frequently used in drawings to represent all metals? | Cast iron. |
| What is the class of working drawing that is the description/depiction of a single part? | Detail drawing. |
| Schematic diagrams are best suited for which of the following? | Troubleshooting system malfunctions. |
| (Refer to Figure 35.) Identify the extension line. | 3 |
| (Refer to Figure 30.) Identify the bottom view of the object. | 1 |
| (Refer to Figure 38.) An aircraft reciprocating engine has a 2,800 cubic-inch displacement, develops 2,000 brake-horsepower, and indicates 270 brake mean effective pressure. What is the engine speed (RPM)? | 2,100 |
| In what type of electrical diagram are images of components used instead of conventional electrical symbols? | A pictorial diagram. |
| (Refer to Figure 34.) What is the dimension of the chamfer? | 0.0625 X 45°. |
| What type of line is normally used in a drawing or blueprint that indicates invisible edges or contours? | Medium-weight short dashes, evenly spaced. |
| (Refer to Figure 27.) In the isometric view of a typical aileron balance weight, identify the view indicated by the arrow. | 3 |
| What is used to indicate that a surface must be machine finished? | Finished marks. |
| What type of drawing line consists of alternating long and short lines? | Center |
| Zone numbers on aircraft blueprints are used to | locate parts, sections, and views on large drawings. |
| (Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the proper tension for a 3/16-inch cable (7 x 19 extra flex) if the temperature is 87°F. | 125 pounds. |
| (Refer to Figure 40.) Determine the proper tension for a 1/8-inch cable (7 x 19) if the temperature is 80°F. | 70 pounds. |
| What should be the first step of the procedure in sketching an aircraft wing skin repair? | Block in the views. |
| (Refer to Figure 28.) Identify the bottom view of the object shown. | 2 |
| Which of the following terms is/are used to indicate specific measured distances from the datum and/or other points identified by the manufacturer, to points in or on the aircraft? | Station numbers. |
| (Refer to Figure 39.) Determine the maximum length of a No. 16 cable to be installed from a bus to the equipment in a 28-volt system with a 25-ampere intermittent load and a 1-volt drop. | 8 feet. |
| Working drawings may be divided into three classes. They are: | detail drawings, assembly drawings, and installation drawings. |
| (Refer to Figure 34.) What would be the minimum diameter of 4130 round stock required for the construction of the clevis that would produce a machined surface? | 1 inch. |
| A specific measured distance from the datum or some other point identified by the manufacturer, to a point in or on the aircraft is called a | station number. |
| In a sectional view drawing, what sections illustrate particular parts of an object? | Removed. |
| (1) Sketches are usually made with the aid of drafting instruments. (2) Sketches are usually more complicated to make when using graph paper. Regarding the above statements, | Neither 1 nor 2 is true. |
| Which statement is applicable when using a sketch for making a part? | The sketch must show all information to manufacture the part. |
| (Refer to Figure 34.) What is the maximum diameter of the hole for the clevis pin? | 0.3175. |
| (Refer to Figure 38.) An aircraft reciprocating engine has a 2,800 cubic-inch displacement and develops 2,000 brake-horsepower at 2,200 RPM. What is the brake mean effective pressure? | 257.5. |
| A drawing in which the subassemblies or parts are shown as brought together on the aircraft is called | an installation drawing. |
| For sketching purposes, almost all objects are composed of one or some combination of six basic shapes; these include the | triangle, circle, cube, cylinder, cone, and sphere. |
| (Refer to Figure 39.) Determine the minimum wire size of a single cable in a bundle carrying a continuous current of 20 amperes 10 feet from the bus to the equipment in a 28-volt system with an allowable 1-volt drop. | No. 12. |
| (Refer to Figure 39.) Determine the cable size of a 40-foot length of single cable in free air, with a continuous rating, running from a bus to the equipment in a 28-volt system with a 15-ampere load and a 1-volt drop. | No. 10. |
| (Refer to Figure 32.) What is the next step required for a working sketch of the illustration? | Sketch extension and dimension lines. |
| What is the allowable manufacturing tolerance for a bushing where the outside dimensions shown on the blueprint are: 1.0625 + .0025 -.0003? | .0028. |
| Which statement is true regarding an orthographic projection? | One-view, two-view, and three-view drawings are the most common. |
| (Refer to Figure 41.) Determine how much fuel would be required for a 30-minute reserve operating at 2,300 RPM. | 25.3 pounds. |
| The drawings often used in illustrated parts manuals are | exploded-view drawings. |
| (Refer to Figure 31.) What are the proper procedural steps for sketching repairs and alterations? | 3, 1, 4, and 2. |
| In order to locate wing and stabilizer frames, what numbering system is used? | Station numbers. |
| Sketches are usually made easier by the use of | graph paper. |
| (1) A detail drawing is a description of a single part. (2) An assembly drawing is a description of an object made up of two or more parts. Regarding the above statements, | both 1 and 2 are true. |
| (Refer to Figure 38.) An aircraft reciprocating engine has a 1,830 cubic-inch displacement and develops 1,250 brake-horsepower at 2,500 RPM. What is the brake mean effective pressure? | 217 |
| (Refer to Figure 39.) Determine the maximum length of a No. 12 single cable that can be used between a 28-volt bus and a component utilizing 20 amperes continuous load in free air with a maximum acceptable 1-volt drop. | 26.5 feet. |
| (Refer to Figure 33.) Which material section-line symbol indicates cast iron? | 3 |
| (Refer to Figure 37.) The vertical distance between the top of the plate and the bottom of the lowest 15/64-inch hole is | 2.367. |
| (Refer to Figure 34.) Using the information, what size drill would be required to drill the clevis bolt hole? | 5/16 inch. |
| When reading a blueprint, a dimension is given as 4.387 inches +.005 -.002. Which statement is true? | The minimum acceptable size is 4.385 inches. |
| Fluid lines and fittings | |
| Which of the following statements is true regarding minimum allowable bend radii for 1.5 inches OD or less aluminum alloy and steel tubing of the same size? | The minimum radius for steel is greater than for aluminum. |
| What is the color of an AN steel flared-tube fitting? | Black |
| The material specifications for a certain aircraft require that a replacement oil line be fabricated from 3/4-inch 0.072 5052-0 aluminum alloy tubing. What is the inside dimension of this tubing? | 0.606 inch. |
| When flaring aluminum tubing for use with AN fittings, the flare angle must be | 37°. |
| During installation, MS flareless fittings | are normally tightened by turning the nut a specified amount, unless the manufacturer lists torque values. |
| What is an advantage of a double flare on aluminum tubing? | More resistant to damage when the joint is tightened. |
| A certain amount of slack must be left in a flexible hose during installation because, when under pressure, it | contracts in length and expands in diameter. |
| A scratch or nick in aluminum tubing can be repaired provided it does not | appear in the heel of a bend. |
| Scratches or nicks on the straight portion of aluminum alloy tubing may be repaired if they are no deeper than | 10 percent of the wall thickness. |
| Metal tubing fluid lines are sized by wall thickness and | outside diameter in 1/16 inch increments. |
| When installing bonded clamps to support metal tubing, | remove paint or anodizing from tube at clamp location. |
| Which of the following tools is best to use when cutting soft aluminum tubing? | Hand operated wheel-type tubing cutter. |
| When installing a castle nut, and the nut castellation does not align with the cotter pin hole in the bolt within the torque range, the acceptable practice is to | change the nut or washer and try again. |
| A gas or fluid line marked with the letters PHDAN is | used to carry a hazardous substance. |
| When a Teflon hose has been in service for a time, what condition may have occurred and/or what precaution should be taken when it is temporarily removed from the aircraft? | The hose may have developed a set, or have been manufactured with a pre-set shape, and must be supported to maintain its shape. |
| Rolling-type flaring tools are used to flare X, X, and X tubing. | Soft copper, aluminum, brass. |
| The term 'cold flow' is generally associated with | impressions left in natural or synthetic rubber hose material. |
| The primary purpose of providing suitable bends in fluid and pneumatic metal tubing runs is to | prevent excessive stress on the tubing. |
| Which tubings have the characteristics (high strength, abrasion resistance) necessary for use in a high-pressure (3,000 PSI) hydraulic system for operation of landing gear and flaps? | Corrosion-resistant steel annealed or 1/4H. |
| Which statement is true regarding the variety of symbols utilized on the identifying color-code bands that are currently used on aircraft plumbing lines? | Symbols are always black against a white background regardless of line content. |
| Which coupling nut should be selected for use with 1/2-inch aluminum oil lines which are to be assembled using flared tube ends and standard AN nuts, sleeves, and fittings? | AN-818-8. |
| Excessive stress on fluid or pneumatic metal tubing caused by expansion and contraction due to temperature changes can best be avoided by | providing bends in the tubing. |
| In a metal tubing installation, | tension is undesirable because pressurization will cause it to expand and shift. |
| Which statement is true regarding flattening of tubing in bends? | The small diameter of the flattened portion must not be less than 75 percent of the original outside diameter. |
| Flexible lines must be installed with | a slack of 5 to 8 percent of the length. |
| Flexible hose used in aircraft systems is classified in size according to the | inside diameter. |
| Which of the following hose materials are compatible with phosphate-ester base hydraulic fluids? | Butyl and Teflon. |
| (1) Bonded clamps are used for support when installing metal tubing. (2) Unbonded clamps are used for support when installing wiring. Regarding the above statements, | both 1 and 2 are true. |
| In most aircraft hydraulic systems, two-piece tube connectors consisting of a sleeve and a nut are used when a tubing flare is required. The use of this type connector eliminates | the possibility of reducing the flare thickness by wiping or ironing during the tightening process. |
| A 3/8 inch aircraft high pressure flexible hose as compared to 3/8 inch metal tubing used in the same system will | have equivalent flow characteristics. |
| If a flared tube coupling nut is overtightened, where is the tube most likely to be weakened/damaged? | At the sleeve, fitting nut, or tube flare. |
| Which statement concerning Bernoulli's principle is true? | The pressure of a fluid decreases at points where the velocity of the fluid increases. |
| The maximum distance between end fittings to which a straight hose assembly is to be connected is 50 inches. The minimum hose length to make such a connection should be | 52-1/2 inches. |
| Hydraulic tubing, which is damaged in a localized area to such an extent that repair is necessary, may be repaired | by cutting out the damaged area and utilizing a swaged tube fitting to join the tube ends. |
| materials and processes |