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Aircraft Systems, Part 1

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Atmospheric pressure at sea level is   show
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show inches of mercury  
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show weight  
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The force that acts upward at a right angle to the direction of the relative wind is   show
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The force that acts parallel to the relative wind is   show
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The stress that resists the force tending to cause one layer of material to slide over an adjacent layer is called   show
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show Semi-monocoque  
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show stringers  
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The most common type of material used for fuselage construction is   show
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The wing design used on most modern military aircraft is   show
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The fixed vertical surface of the empennage is called the   show
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show 180,000 to 200,000 psi  
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The main difference between inspection plates and panels is   show
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A network of ultrafine cracks that form on or under the surface of transparent plastics is called   show
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What are the reference locations in the vertical direction measured from a reference datum that is usually well below the aircraft called?   show
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show yaw  
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show Elevator  
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show Elevator  
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When making a right turn, the relative position of the ailerons is the right aileron trailing edge is   show
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The purpose of wing flaps is to   show
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show correct minor deviations in flight attitude  
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show occupies space  
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Atoms are made up of   show
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show cold  
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What is the electrical pressure that causes electrons to flow through the conductor called?   show
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If you apply 24 volts through a total resistance of 6 ohms in a series circuit, the amperage would be   show
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A permanent magnet is produced from a material with   show
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When soft iron is brought close to a permanent magnet it is   show
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The greater the current flow through an electromagnet, the   show
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Current flow in most aircraft circuits is controlled by   show
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show in the aircraft cabin  
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What term describes current that reverses its direction at regularly recurring intervals?   show
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The methods used to cool brushless alternating current (AC) generators are   show
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show 8,000 RPM  
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THe underspeed swith (USS) on the 60/80 KVA generator constant speed drive actuates at   show
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What supplies rotary power to the input gear of the CSD   show
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show plate  
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A 24-volt nickel-cadmium battery has   show
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The nickel-cadmium battery can be fully charged only by   show
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What type of motor can operate on alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC)?   show
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show low starting torque and good speed regulation  
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The three states of matter are   show
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When any force causes a solid to change permanently, the solid is said to have   show
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show ability to conform to the shape of its container  
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What usually produces flow in a pneudraulic system?   show
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Who was among the first to study the compressibility of gases?   show
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show 250 pounds  
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show 40 cubic inches  
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show creating resistance and loss of energy  
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A tube whose cross-section area is gradually reduced to a smaller size diameter is called a   show
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show replenish fluid, allow for thermal expansion, and provide a means of bleeding air from the system  
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The purpose of a standpipe in a reservoir is to   show
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The amount of fluid a pump produces on each cycle or revolution is called its   show
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show fluid-flow is created with each stroke of the pump handle  
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show they have an integral compensator  
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What provides for cooler operation in a Stratopower variable-volume hydraulic pump?   show
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show Nutating plate  
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The purpose of a hydraulic motor is to convert hydraulic pressure into   show
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show Hollow end toward the air side of the accumulator  
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The size of one micron is four   show
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show common fluid lines can come together  
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The purpose of an actuating cylinder is to transform fluid pressure into   show
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show Brake assembly  
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What pneudraulic system component uses a double-acting balanced actuating cylinder?   show
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show Internal snubber  
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A manual poppet-type selector valve is in a working position when the camshaft is rotated to   show
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show metering ability  
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show Solenoid  
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The advantage of an electrically controlled solenoid valve is its   show
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show servo valve controls fluid-flow  
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Another name for a flapper check valve is   show
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show Show the direction of free flow through the valve  
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show Restrictor check valve  
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What are the basic units of a hydraulic hand pump system?   show
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show by gravity and the suction effect of the pump  
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show decreases  
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The purpose of the torsion links on a main landing gear is to   show
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How is the motion of the landing gear control lever transmitted to the selector valve?   show
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What prevents the lock solenoid from energizing when the nose landing gear is off center?   show
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show proximity sensors  
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show a steer damper  
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What position must the landing gear control handle be in before emergency extension of the landing gear   show
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show Snubbing mechanism  
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The purpose of the landing gear warning horn is to   show
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Brake fade is defined as a gradual braking action   show
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show warp when overheated  
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What automatically compensates for brake wear on the segmented rotor brake?   show
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show prevent wheel skid by releasing pressure from the skidding wheel  
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The purpose of deboosters is to   show
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show magnesium and/or aluminum alloys  
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Split wheels are balanced   show
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show An O-ring seal  
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What prevents tire explosion from excessive heat buildup?   show
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What type of bearings is used on aircraft wheels?   show
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show Inner race  
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When cleaning aircraft wheels, you should not use   show
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Installed bearing races should be free of scratches, dents, and   show
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show cord body, and beads  
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What prevents pressure buildup and separation of cord piles or tread rubber on an aircraft tire?   show
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For tires 24 inches or greater outside diameter, the tire must be removed when wear reaches the bottom of any tread groove for a continuous length of   show
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