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021 - Airframe, Systems, Electrics, Power Plant - Questions
021 - Airframe, Systems, Electrics, Power Plant - Questions
1
Pressurising a fuselage causes the following load in the skin:
A compression.
B bending.
C torsion.
D tension.
Question N 2
The purpose of stringers, used in fuselage construction, is to:
A carry the loads due to pressurisation and convert them into tensile stress.
Question N 3
Which of these statements about composite and metal structures are correct or
incorrect?
I. In composite structural components the strength can be tailored to the
direction of the load by orienting the fibres.
II. Composite materials enable manufacturing structures with a higher strength-
to-weight ratio than metal structures.
A I is incorrect, II is correct.
B I is incorrect, II is incorrect.
C I is correct, II is correct.
D I is correct, II is incorrect.
Question N 4
Which part of the fuselage carries loads imposed by pressurisation?
A Skin.
B Stringers.
C Ribs.
D Spars.
Question N 5
How do windscreen heating systems usually work?
A They cycle on and off to keep the screen temperature within a specific range.
B They depend on the pilot monitoring the screen temperature probe for controlling the screen heat.
D They consist of warm air from cabin heat blown onto the windscreen.
Question N 6
Mass balancing of control surfaces is used to:
A ensure that the control surfaces are in the mid-position during taxiing.
B limit the stick forces.
Question N 7
Windshield heating of a transport aeroplane is..
Question N 8
Flutter occurs when an external force is applied to the aircraft with a periodic
frequency that is (1) __ the natural structural frequency of that aircraft.
Flutter can be avoided by ensuring that the aircraft remains inside the certified
flight envelope, particularly for (2)__ and during turbulent conditions.
Question N 9
Loads on the cylindrical part of the fuselage during pressurisation are mainly
carried by the:
A ribs.
B stringers.
C spars.
D skin.
Question N 10
With non-load carrying skin, the wing bending moment is carried by the..
A webs.
B spars.
C frames.
D ribs.
Question N 11
Significant torsion effects in a wing during flight can be caused by:
A aileron deflection.
B propwash.
C wing dihedral.
B Replace the metal parts affected by corrosion with plastic or composite materials where possible.
D Paint over the corrosion to protect the area and add strength.
Question N 13
What type of loads are in the spar of a cantilever wing during straight and level
flight?
Question N 14
Control surface flutter can be avoided by:
1. a high stiffness of the structure to which the control surface is attached.
2. a low stiffness of the structure to which the control surface is attached.
3. locating a balancing mass in front of the control surface hinge line.
4. locating a balancing mass behind the control surface hinge line.
The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is:
A 2, 3.
B 1, 3.
C 1, 4.
D 2, 4.
Question N 15
During a Pre-Flight Inspection, what should a pilot pay particular attention to?
B Broken lights.
D A bent antenna.
Question N 16
What are the components which give the fuselage its cross-sectional shape?
Question N 17
When flutter damping of control surfaces is obtained by mass balancing, these
weights will be located with respect to the hinge of the control surface:
A in front of the hinge.
Question N 18
When in a gust a wing bends upwards, aileron flutter might occur if the aileron
deflects:
A upwards, because the location of the aileron centre of gravity lies behind the hinge line.
B downwards, because the location of the aileron centre of gravity lies behind the hinge line.
C upwards, because the location of the aileron centre of gravity lies in front of the hinge line.
D downwards, because the location of the aileron centre of gravity lies in front of the hinge line.
Question N 19
Aeroplanes designed for long distances cannot simply be used for short haul
flights at higher frequencies, this is due to the fact that:
A The procedures and checklists for this kind of aeroplanes will take too much time.
B The lifetime of the fatigue sensitive parts has been based on a determined load spectrum.
C Long haul aeroplanes often consume too much fuel on short haul flights.
D In that case some fuel tanks remain empty during the whole flight, which stresses the aeroplane's
structure in an unacceptable way.
Question N 20
To achieve control surface flutter damping the balance mass must be located:
Question N 21
During the pre-flight check, how may the pilot recognize a loosen bonding?
B Missing bolts/screws/rivets.
Question N 22
The part of the aircraft’s fuselage which gives it its aerodynamic shape is the:
A Stringer.
B Former.
C Skin.
D Rib.
Question N 23
The development of a faulty attachment/bonding can be detected during the pre-
flight inspection by looking for missing:
D Static dischargers.
Question N 24
What is the main purpose of flight-deck windshield heating?
Question N 25
Wing flutter may be prevented by:
Question N 26
When on the ground in a hangar, which loads are acting in the skin of a
cantilever wing outboard of the wing landing gear?
Question N 27
In a turn flight, which scenario will cause the most bending moment at the wing
root?
Question N 28
Which statement correctly combines the requirements for preventing control
surface flutter?
A A low stiffness of the structure to which the control surface is attached and a balancing mass
located in front of the control surface hinge line.
B A high stiffness of the structure to which the control surface is attached and a balancing mass
located in front of the control surface hinge line.
C A low stiffness of the structure to which the control surface is attached and a balancing mass
located behind the control surface hinge line.
D A high stiffness of the structure to which the control surface is attached and a balancing mass
located behind the control surface hinge line.
Question N 29
Which one of following statements about the wing structure is correct?
A A torsion box is formed by wing spars, ribs and wing skin reinforced by stringers.
Question N 30
One function of a rib is ..
Question N 32
Select the correct/incorrect statements regarding cockpit windows:
1. On some aeroplanes the cockpit windows have an additional speed
restriction, related to bird impact, when window heating is inoperative.
2. Cockpit side windows are always provided with a de-icing system.
A 1. correct, 2. incorrect.
B 1. correct, 2. correct.
C 1. incorrect, 2. incorrect.
D 1. incorrect, 2. correct.
Question N 33
The function of ribs in a wing is to:
Question N 34
Select the correct/incorrect statements regarding cockpit windows:
1. Cockpit windows never have an additional speed restriction, related to bird
impact, when window heating is inoperative.
2. Cockpit side windows are usually defogged only.
A 1. correct, 2. Correct.
B 1. correct, 2. Incorrect.
C 1. incorrect, 2. Correct.
D 1. incorrect, 2. Incorrect.
Question N 35
One design method to avoid control surface flutter is:
Question N 36
The purpose of a cockpit eye reference indicator is...
C To have a correct vertical and horizontal field of view with full head movement.
D To have a correct vertical and horizontal field of view with minimal head movement.
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Question N° 37
The nose-wheel steering system of a jet transport aeroplane can be controlled
through the rudder pedals or a hand-wheel steering (tiller). Which statement is
correct?
A Rudder pedal nose-wheel steering offers the same maximum deflection of the nose wheel as hand-
wheel steering (tiller).
C Rudder pedal nose-wheel steering functions on the ground as well as in the air.
D When performing a rudder check during taxiing, an additional pilot action must be taken to avoid
deflection of the nose wheel.
Question N° 38
On most transport aircraft, flight deck windows are protected against icing by:
B anti-icing fluid.
C vinyl coating.
D electrical heating.
Question N° 39
On Fly-By-Wire equipped aircraft, in case of failure of an electric cable
controlling one of the ailerons, the system...
B uses a different cable and FBW computer to move the same actuator.
Question N° 40
To maintain a constant mixture in a piston engine at low and high power
settings, a carburettor is fitted with:
A a power jet.
B a mixture control.
C an accelerator pump.
Question N° 41
Which of these statements about an impulse turbine are correct or incorrect?
I. The pressure drops across the nozzle guide vanes.
II. The pressure remains constant across the rotor blades.
A I is correct, II is incorrect.
B I is incorrect, II is incorrect.
C I is incorrect, II is correct.
D I is correct, II is correct.
Question N° 42
The wing ice protection system currently used on most large jet transport
aeroplanes is..
Question N° 43
You are flying a multi-engine propeller aircraft. During the cruise, the critical
engine fails and the propeller moves to the feathered position. Which
configuration creates the most stress on the rudder?
Question N° 45
Which of these statements about an auto-brake system is correct?
A When the auto-brake system is inoperative, in general take-off is not allowed, because maximum
manual braking does not achieve the same deceleration as the auto-brake system in the RTO mode
B When using manual braking during taxiing, the auto-brake system remains armed
C When a low auto-brake setting is used during landing use of reverse will not influence the brake
temperature
D On most aeroplanes the auto-brake system provides the capability to select a fixed landing distance
Question N° 46
An auxiliary gearbox is driven by..
A compressed air extracted from the high pressure compressor, routed via the engine bleed system.
B compressed air extracted from the auxiliary power unit, routed via the auxiliary power unit bleed
system.
C a rotating engine shaft, via an internal gearbox, to an external gearbox.
Question N° 47
With regard to structural stress, fatigue means structural damage due to..
A corrosion.
B ageing.
D load cycles.
Question N° 48
The bypass ratio of a turbofan engine is a comparison between the:
A Total air mass drawn into the engine with the air mass that goes through the engine core.
B Total air mass drawn into the engine with the air mass that bypasses the engine core.
C Air mass that bypasses the engine core with the air mass that goes through the engine core.
D Air mass that bypasses the engine core with the total air mass that exits the engine.
Question N° 49
What are the components which give the fuselage its cross-sectional shape?
Question N° 50
Consider a piston-engined aircraft. Which of the systems listed below can
potentially make use of air from the pneumatic system?
1. Cabin heating
2. Electrical power generation
3. Hydraulic pumps
4. De-icing system
5. Gyroscopic instruments
6. Pitot-static instruments
A 4, 5, and 6
B 1, 4, and 5
C 1, 3, 4, and 6
D 2, 3, 5, and 6
Question N° 51
In a differential pressure ice accretion detector...
Question N° 53
Put the items listed below in the correct order to give the typical start sequence
of a turbine engine on the ground:
1. High pressure fuel ON
2. Self-sustaining speed
3. Light-up
4. Start selected
5. Ignition ON
6. Starter circuit cancelled
A 4, 1, 5, 3, 2, and 6
B 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, and 6
C 4, 5, 1, 3, 2, and 6
D 4, 5, 1, 3, 6, and 2
Question N° 54
Consider a pre-flight inspection of the aircraft tyres. Which option describes a
condition where a tyre can still be acceptable (airworthy)?
A Circumferential cracks within the tyre’s side wall.
Question N° 55
With non-load carrying skin, the wing bending moment is carried by the..
A webs.
B spars.
C frames.
D ribs.
Question N° 56
When the "disconnect" switch is activated on the electrical panel, it
disconnects..
Question N° 57
Which one of the following areas are most prone to experiencing stress and
should be given particular attention during a walk around?
A 1, 2, 5 and 6.
B 1, 3, 4, and 5.
C 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
D 1, 4 and 6.
Question N° 58
In a fly-by-wire controlled aircraft, what happens if both pilots move their
sidesticks at the same time?
C Nothing happens.
D The stick where the last input was made has priority.
Question N° 59
The expression "secondary flight control" applies to the:
1: elevator.
2: speed brake.
3: lift-augmentation devices.
4: roll spoiler.
The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is:
A 2, 3.
B 2, 4.
C 1, 4.
D 1, 2, 3, 4.
Question N° 60
An anti-ice system…
D removes ice that had formed on the engine inlets and fuselage.
Question N° 61
The average stage compression ratio of a centrifugal compressor is
approximately:
A 15:1
B 40:1
C 4:1
D 1.3:1
Question N° 62
The main function of a carburettor in a piston engine is to:
D prevent detonation.
Question N° 63
From the following options, which one is the main user of the hydraulic system?
Question N° 64
The wear of a multi-disk brake system which is commonly found on a
commercial airliner can be spotted...
A By Measuring the amount that the retraction pin extends from the spring housing.
B By evaluating the distance the brake pedals move before the pads come into contact with the brake
disk.
C By visually checking the wear of the pads.
Question N° 65
What is correct about an integrated drive generator (IDG) of a turbine engine? It
is:
Question N° 66
Which of these statements about an reaction turbine are correct or incorrect?
I. The pressure drops across the nozzle guide vanes.
II. The pressure drops across the rotor blades.
A I is correct, II is correct.
B I is incorrect, II is correct.
C I is correct, II is incorrect.
D I is incorrect, II is incorrect.
Question N° 67
The safest method of priming a piston engine for starting is:
A injection of fuel in the cylinder intake ports.
C by turning the propeller several times with the throttle wide open.
Question N° 68
The caution warning on the left hand IDG is shown and the temperature does not
begin to drop. What can the pilots assume about that IDG?
Question N° 69
A bundle of electrical cables within the avionics bay, and in close proximity to
one another, have been poorly insulated during installation. What is the most
significant risk?
A Increased power consumption of the components’, as poorly insulated cables have an increased
internal resistance.
Question N° 71
In an aircraft with dual hydraulic systems, loss of hydraulic system pressure
from one system will normally be indicated in the cockpit by:
A either a red or amber light, with a loss of system pressure indication and an audio warning.
C a master caution, an amber light and the loss of pressure reading for the affected system.
D a master caution and a red light accompanied by an audio warning for the affected system.
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Release date: 2023.01.08.
Question N° 72
In transport aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, there must be a
clear indication to the pilot ..
D whenever the landing gear position is not consistent with landing gear selector lever position.
Question N° 73
The function of an accelerator pump in the carburettor of a piston engine is to:
B maintain a constant mixture in a piston engine at low and high power settings.
Question N° 74
The accessory gearbox of a fanjet engine is driven by:
A An electric motor.
B The fan shaft.
C A hydraulic motor.
Question N° 75
In a piston engine, turbocharger boost pressure can be monitored by..
A a cylinder head temperature gauge, a manifold pressure gauge and engine RPM readings.
Question N° 76
Which option correctly identifies where smoke detectors are used on an
aeroplane, based on the following list?
1. Engines
2. APU
3. Cargo holds
4. Toilet compartments
5. Avionics bays
6. Crew rest facilities
A 1, 2, and 3
B 2, 3, 4, and 5
C 1, 2, and 5
D 3, 4, 5, and 6
Question N° 77
What are the basic functionalities of a smoke hood?
A To protect the entire body of the user against toxic fumes, smoke, and heat.
B To provide breathable gas and protect the user`s eyes, nose, and mouth from toxic fumes and
smoke.
C For sealing a smoke source by tightly covering it such that the smoke stops through oxygen
starvation and cooling the smoke source.
D To protect the user from flames and smoke irritating the eyes by providing goggles that are
integrated in the smoke hood.
Question N° 78
Which of the following ensures correct functioning during the start of the engine
at high altitude and in cold temperatures?
Question N° 79
The correct order of decreasing freezing points of the three mentioned fuels is:
Question N° 80
A single acting actuator:
B travels one direction under one application of hydraulic power and in the opposite direction under a
second application of hydraulic power.
C is powered in one direction only by hydraulic power, the return movement being under another
force.
D cannot be used for variable position operations as it is designed to lock in the extremities of travel.
Question N° 81
Large transport aeroplane hydraulic systems usually operate with a system
pressure of approximately..
A 2000 psi.
B 1000 psi.
C 4000 psi.
D 3000 psi.
Question N° 82
What is the common operating pressure of the hydraulic system on most large
transport aeroplanes?
A 4000 psi
B 3000 psi
C 3500 psi
D 1500 psi
Question N° 83
Which of these statements about an reaction turbine are correct or incorrect?
I. The pressure remains constant across the nozzle guide vanes.
II. The pressure rises across the rotor blades.
A I is incorrect, II is correct.
B I is incorrect, II is incorrect.
C I is correct, II is incorrect.
D I is correct, II is correct.
Question N° 84
One reason to fit a tip shroud to a turbine blade is to:
A Ohm.
B Volt.
C Watt.
D Ampere.
Question N° 86
What are the possible cockpit indications of an engine fire?
A Beeper, amber alert message, red light in the engine fire switch.
B Bell, red alert message, red light in the engine fire switch.
C Beeper, amber alert message, amber light in the engine fire switch.
D Bell, red alert message, amber light in the engine fire switch.
Question N° 87
A gaseous loop fire detector uses the following principle:
An increase in surrounding temperature will:
A Decrease the pressure inside a gas-filled tube. When reaching the lower threshold, the gas-filled
tube collapses and pressure switch will activate the alarm.
B Increase the temperature inside a gas-filled tube, which narrows the volume of the tube. The alarm
is activated when the tube collapses.
C Increase the temperature inside a gas-filled tube, which expands the volume of the tube. The alarm
is activated when the tube breaks.
D Increase the pressure inside a gas-filled tube. When reaching the upper threshold, a pressure switch
will activate the alarm.
Question N° 88
AVGAS grade 100 can be identified by which colour code?
A Blue
B Yellow
C Green
D Red
Question N° 89
Some aeroplanes have main landing gear that have steering capability on the
ground. What is the main purpose for this?
Question N° 90
One function of a rib is ..
Question N° 91
A Fly-By-Wire system is always irreversible because..
A there is a mechanical linkage between the flight control surfaces and the pilot controls. The pilot
inputs move the control surfaces directly.
C the link between the pilot inputs and control surfaces is via a computer, so the control surfaces are
moved indirectly by the pilot inputs.
D the pilot can reverse the inputs of the autopilot system as he/she also has a direct link to the
hydraulic commands of the control surfaces.
Question N° 92
On Fly-By-Wire equipped aircraft, in case of failure of the electric wiring
controlling one of the ailerons, the system can...
Question N° 93
One of the purposes of the starter-generator is to
Question N° 94
The flap load relief system..
A Extends the slats automatically when the angle of attack becomes too high.
B Blocks the flaps in the current position when a flap asymmetry is detected.
C Retracts the flaps when the airspeed is becoming too high and exceeds a certain limit.
D Extends the flaps automatically when the angle of attack becomes too high.
Question N° 95
How can you disengage autopilot?
1) disengage fly by wire.
2) press and hold priority button.
3) disengage on MCP.
4) forcefully move the control column.
A 1, 2 and 3.
B 2, 3 and 4.
C 1, 3 and 4.
D 1, 2 and 4.
Question N° 96
A turbo compressor air conditioning system (bootstrap system) includes two
heat exchangers; the primary exchanger (P) and the secondary exchanger
(S).The functions of these heat exchangers are as follows:
A P: warms up engine bleed air S: recirculates the cabin air, reducing its temperature.
B P: warms up engine bleed air S: increases the temperature of air originating from the compressor of
the pack.
C P: precools the engine bleed air S: cools air behind the pack's compressor.
D P: pre-cools the engine bleed air S: increases the temperature of the air used for air-conditioning of
cargo compartment (animals).
Question N° 97
What is the common operating pressure of the hydraulic system on most large
transport aeroplanes?
A 4000 psi
B 3000 psi
C 3500 psi
D 1500 psi
Question N° 98
Consider a variable pitch propeller operating in a high RPM / low pitch condition.
To select reverse thrust, the
A condition lever is moved to the reverse position and the blades move from low pitch through high
pitch to reverse pitch.
B condition lever is moved to the reverse position and the blades move from low pitch directly to
reverse pitch.
C power lever is moved to the reverse position and the blades move from low pitch directly to
reverse pitch.
D power lever is moved to the reverse position and the blades move from low pitch through high
pitch to reverse pitch.
Question N° 99
The purpose of a cockpit eye reference indicator is...
B To have a correct vertical and horizontal field of view only moving eyes.
C To have a correct vertical and horizontal field of view with full head movement.
D To have a correct vertical and horizontal field of view with minimal head movement.
Question N° 100
The purposes of an accumulator in a hydraulic system are to..
B cool the hydraulic fluid and serve as a limited alternate source of pressure.
C cool the hydraulic fluid and serve as a main pressure source for normal operation.
D damp pressure fluctuations and serve as a main pressure source for normal operation.