Subsection 1 - Safety Precautions Aircraft and
Workshop
Level 3
1. A foam fire extinguisher is identified by being coloured (or has a
label coloured)
blue
red
cream
2. Neither oil nor grease should be used as a lubricant on couplings
or pipelines carrying
Kerosene
Nitrogen
Oxygen
3. Who is responsible for ensuring that the working environment is
safe?
Your employer
Yourself
The government
4. Which type of fire extinguishers can be used in the cabin?
M.B.
C.T.C.
water or B.C.F.
5. What is the colour of a BCF fire extinguisher's label ?
Green
Red
Blue
6. The label colour of CO2 type fire extinguisher is
green
black
red
Subsection 2 - Workshop Practices
Level 3
7. When reading from a blueprint drawing, what is the main
advantage of using the metric system of measurement instead of
the imperial system of the measurement?
The metric is legal in the USA
Unit measurements can be increased or decreased by units of 10 in the metric system
The metric system uses less numbers
8. A shaft dimension given as 1.225 inches +/- 0.003 inches
followed by 'MMC' should be manufactured to what size?
1.225 inches
1.228 inches
1.222 inches
9. What should you check before using a set of V blocks?
It doesn't matter
That both blocks have the same identification stamps
The calibration date
10. Why are test or inspection instruments regularly calibrated and
certified?
To ensure they are being used regularly
To ensure they will perform within the required limits of operation
To ensure they can handle the range of measurements required of them
Subsection 3 - Tools
Level 3
11. The minimum required insulation reading required on a
generator rated at 115V AC is
0.5 megohms
0.76 megohms
1.08 megohms
12. What is the normal cutting angle of a drill?
130°
59°
12°
13. What should be the included angle of a twist drill for soft
metals?
65 degrees
118 degrees
90 degrees
14. When measuring voltage with a multimeter, place the meter
in parallel with the shunt
in series with the circuit
in parallel with the circuit
15. The force acting on a meter which returns the pointer to zero is
called the
controlling force
deflecting force
turning force
16. A mill file can be used for
saw sharpening
general purpose
corners less than 60 degrees
17. Which procedure is correct when using a reamer to finish a
drilled hole to the correct size?
Turn the reamer in the cutting direction when enlarging the hole and in the opposite
direction to remove from the hole
Turn the reamer only in the cutting direction
Apply considerable pressure on the reamer when starting the cut and reduce the
pressure when finishing the cut
Subsection 4 - Avionic General Test Equipment
Level 2
18. What is the problem with using a megger on a piece of
equipment containing capacitors
Feedback from the capacitors will blow the megger up
Fluctuating readings will occur while the capacitors charge up
Impedance in the capacitors will give a false high reading
19. A pressure gauge is fitted to a Dead Weight Tester. The piston
area is 0.25 [Link]. and the total mass of the mass carrier and
masses is 5lb. If the pressure gauge is accurate what pressure in
pounds per square inch (PSI) will it read?
1.25psi
20psi
200psi
20. The tong tester should only be used on
single cables
triple cables
double cables
21. Bonding value for secondary structure is a maximum of
0.5 ohms
1 ohm
0.05 ohms
Subsection 5 - Engineering Drawings, Diagrams and
Standards
Level 2
22. This drawing indicates
a blind tapped hole
a countersunk hole
a counterbored hole
23. This electrical symbol represents a
Zener diode
NPN transistor
PNP transistor
24. Design drawings of aircraft components are produced by
organizations approved by
CAA in accordance with the BCARs
British Standards Institute
SBAC
25. For sketching purposes, almost all objects are composed of one
or some combination of six basic shapes; these include the
triangle, cylinder, cube, sphere, cone and circle
angle, arc, line, plane, square and circle
triangle, plane, circle, line, square and sphere
Subsection 6 - Fits and Clearances
Level 2
26. Which of the following is checked when using a 'GO / NO -GO'
gauge?
Clearance
Allowance
Tolerance
27. A light drive clearance between 3/4 inch diameter bolt and hole,
on a drawing would be shown as
0.0015 inches
0.0025 inches
0.005 inches
Subsection 7 - Electrical Wiring Interconnection System
(EWIS)
Level 3
28. The type of binding tape used for cables in temperatures which
may reach 360°C is which of the following?
Nomex
Teflon
Nylon
29. What is the minimum bend radius of a single co-axial cable?
6 x diameter
8 x diameter
10 x diameter
30. When splicing a cable with a soldered joint (heat gun), the
operation is complete when
the coloured rings on the sleeve go colourless
the solder has melted
the rings on the sleeve have shrunk
31. Cables behind a firewall must be able to withstand damage if
the firewall is heated to a temperature of 1100 degrees celsius for
15 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
32. When checking the earth terminal with a millivolt drop test,
typically it is 5 millivolts per 10 amps of current. What is the
resistance value?
0.5 milliohm
50 milliohm
5 milliohm
Subsection 8 - Riveting
Level 2
33. Avdel rivets are closed by
a squeezing process
a broaching process
a tapered mandrel
Subsection 9 - Pipes and Hoses
Level 2
34. Repair to aluminium pipe can be done using burnishing
if damage is surface only
if damage is no more than 5%
if damage is no more than 10%
35. If the outer cover of a flexible hose is found to be cracked
it is unserviceable since it may leak
it is unserviceable since it may have a restricted flow
it may still be serviceable
Subsection 10 - Springs
Level 2
36. What are high temperature springs made of?
Nickel
Nickel chromium
Titanium
Subsection 11 - Bearings
Level 2
37. Water marks on bearings are indications of
intergranular corrosion
bearing insufficiently lubricated
bearing been run dry
Subsection 12 - Transmissions
Level 2
38. If a control chain can be lifted away from a tooth, it should be
rejected as unserviceable
removed and an elongation check carried out
cleaned, re-tensioned and inspected after a period of time
39. What fraction of the minimum breaking load should be the
proof load for a chain?
1/3
0.1
0.1%.
Subsection 13 - Control Cables
Level 2
40. In aircraft control cables, when a lock is fitted to the control
surface
it will not prevent the control surface movement but will lock the control column
it will prevent the control surface and the control column movement
it will prevent the control surface movement but not the control column movement
41. A 7/19 cable consists of
7 strands and 19 twists per inch
7 strands and 19 wires
7/19 inch gauge wire
Subsection 14.1 - Material Handling - Sheet metal
Level 2
42. A patch repair
will not have an insert
always has an insert
may have an insert
Subsection 14.2 - Material Handling - Composite and
non-metallic
Level 2
43. The usual way of applying pressure to a CFC repair is by the
use of a
roller
vacuum bag
press
44. How do you reduce or remove electrostatic charges which may
build up on fibreglass surfaces?
The surface is treated with a special conductive paint
The surface is impregnated with copper strips
No special treatment is necessary because fibre glass is an insulator
Subsection 15a - Welding, Brazing, Soldering and
Bonding
Level 2
45. Before soldering stainless steel it must be
pickled
cleaned with emery cloth
sand papered
46. What elements is solder made from?
Tin, lead and copper
Tin and lead only
Tin, lead and silver
47. Soft solder is suited for joints, which are
subjected to small forces
subjected to fatigue
subjected to strong forces
Subsection 15b - Welding, Brazing, Soldering and
Bonding
Level 2
48. In selecting a torch tip size to use in welding, the size of the tip
opening determines the
amount of heat applied to the work
temperature of the flame
melting point of the filler metal
49. The most common brazing material is made of
zinc and tin
copper and zinc
copper and tin
Subsection 16a - Aircraft Weight and Balance
Level 2
50. Points forward of the datum point are
positive
negative
neutral
51. Aircraft measurements aft of the datum are
positive
negative
either positive or negative
52. The moment of an item of equipment is measured in
pounds
Inch pounds
Inch per pounds
Subsection 16b - Aircraft Weight and Balance
Level 2
53. When using weighing jacks, you should
ensure they have been calibrated within the last year
calibrate them before use
not worry about calibration, as that is the tool store-keeper's responsibility
54. When weighing aircraft, when the word 'tare' is mentioned.
What does this refer to?
C of G of the aircraft
The weighing equipment's zero reference
A specific point at sea level
Subsection 17 - Aircraft Handling and Storage
Level 2
55. How would you position an aircraft when picketing during a
strong wind condition?
Position the tail into the wind
Position the aircraft side-on to the wind
Head the aircraft into the wind
56. For an aircraft in storage, tyre pressures should be
lower than normal operating pressure according to storage temperatures
normal operating pressures
higher than normal operating pressure
57. You should not refuel aircraft whilst
position and strobe lighting is on
within 30 m of operating radar equipment
the APU is running
58. Why is the last part of towing an aircraft done in a straight line?
To relieve side pressure from the main wheels
To relieve hydraulic pressure from the steering mechanism.
To allow nose wheel chocks to be placed at 90 degrees to the aircraft
Subsection 18a - Disassembly, Inspection, repair and
Assembly Techniques
Level 3
59. Corrosion that might not be seen with the naked eye is
electrolytic
surface
fretting
60. Dents in a tubular push-pull rod are not allowed
in the end thirds of the rod
in the middle third of the rod
anywhere on the rod
61. 'Run out' on a control rod is measured by
micrometer, surface plate and vee-blocks
dial test indicator, surface plate and vee-blocks
surface plate, vernier callipers and vee-blocks
Subsection 18b - Disassembly, Inspection, repair and
Assembly Techniques
Level 2
62. Which type of metal skin repair has to be used where the
damage is large and lost strength of the area has to be restored?
Patch repair to the punctured skin
Filling plate and patch
Insert and butt strap
63. When a torque loading is specified for a castellated or slotted
nut on an undrilled new bolt
the bolt should be pre-drilled, the torque applied and the nut eased back, if necessary,
to allow the split pin to be fitted
the torque should be applied and the bolt suitably drilled for the split pin
the bolt should be pre-drilled and the torque increased if necessary to allow the split
pin to be fitted
Subsection 18c - Disassembly, Inspection, repair and
Assembly Techniques
Level 2
64. What NDT would you carry out on aluminium alloy?
Ultrasonic
Magnetic flaw
Electroflux
65. Which of the following NDT techniques cannot be used on a
component manufactured from austenitic stainless steel?
Hot oil and chalk
Magnetic particle
Penetrant dye
66. To check the structure of a wing, which NDT is used?
Radiographic
Magnetic Flaw
Dye penetrant
Subsection 18d - Disassembly, Inspection, repair and
Assembly Techniques
Level 2
67. What part of a stud is inserted into the body of a component?
The nut end
The metal end
The plain portion
68. Which of the following actions would be taken to fit a locking
device to a nut or bolt, if the correct torque has been reached but
the locking device will not fit?
Tighten further until device fits
Change the nut or bolt for one that will achieve the desired condition
File the base of the nut
69. A jury strut is one giving
a temporary support
a part of the structure that takes only tensile loads
additional support to a stressed area
Subsection 18e - Disassembly, Inspection, repair and
Assembly Techniques
Level 2
70. Immediately after carrying out an insulation check, which of the
following applies?
A continuity check must be carried out before switching on the circuit for the first time
The observed readings should be noted and an independent check carried out by
another engineer
The readings observed and the atmospheric conditions at the time should be noted and
compared to previous readings
71. Electrical cables installed on aircraft. What is used to indicate
concealed breaks?
Bonding test
Continuity test
Resistance test
72. When checking resistance of a cable to the starter motor what
test is carried out?
Time Domain Reflectometer
Safety Ohmmeter
Millivolt drop test
Subsection 19a - Abnormal Events
Level 2
73. What is the reason for a primary bonding connection's large
cross-sectional area?
To carry lightening discharge current should the need arise
To maintain the airframe at the same potential throughout
To carry the static discharge current to the conducting nose wheel
74. On a composite aircraft, large items are bonded
by use of large copper strips
Don't need to be bonded because they are made of an insulating material.
by primary bonding leads attached to a cage
75. Whenever possible a functional test should be carried out on an
aircraft using which power supply?
The aircraft generators
An external supply
The aircraft battery
Subsection 19b - Abnormal Events
Level 2
76. After a report of flight through heavy turbulence, you would
conduct a detailed structural inspection since the aircraft has gone through several
vertical and horizontal accelerations.
not carry out any inspection after landing if systems and controls are working properly.
ground the aircraft as overhauling is required to be done by the manufacturer.
77. After a report of flight through heavy turbulence, you would
not carry out any checks
check the aircraft symmetry
carry out a major overhaul
Subsection 20 - Maintenance Procedures
Level 2
78. Vital point inspections are carried out
on a 'C' check
on an 'A' Check
after an area is disturbed
79. On a pre flight check you notice an instrument glass is cracked.
You should
tell the oncoming captain
check the MEL
enter defect into the technical log
80. When related to aeronautical engineering, the term 'Inspection'
is defined in the publication
Airworthiness Notice (AWN) 3
BCAR Section L
ANO article 11
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