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LINE_1 When a new wire lifting sling is received from the manufacturers: An aircraft's Basic Weight will include:

One major drawback to the use of polyurethane paint is that it: The main purpose of the Shear pin on a towbar is to shear when: Which of the following is most correct regarding aircraft painting: Electronic weighing units incorporate: Which of the

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ANS_C the sling should be tested by loading it to 1.5 times it's safe crew baggage

the brass safe place identification label must be removed and kept in a

the details of should never the sling are be removed recorded and the brass label Un-useable fuel and unuseable oil Tends to "Chalk" quickly

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Role equipment for a specific flight Dries too slowly

Is gives off toxic vapours during spraying The tensile loads on the towbar are exceeded Polyurethane paints have been largely replaced by synthetic Strain gauges enamel paints because of their lack durability

The aircraft strikes a solid object

The Steering Limits are exceeded

Stove enamel paints have a low resistance to abrasion and heat

Hydrostatic units

Certain paint adhesives removers will cause damage to structural bonding Electro-static units Oxygen

Protective oil

Oxygen

LINE_1 following is correct regarding wire rope slings: When an aircraft is picketed (moored) using ropes: The variable load of an aircraft will include: When a fibre rope sling has reached it's stated life: When lowering an aircraft off jacks, the:

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ANS_A should always be removed before use.

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ANS_B cylinder slings should be protected with lanolin oil. Fibre ropes should be attached tightly to allow for stretch Basic equipment, plus fuel and consumables It must be returned to the manufacturer for re-testing chocks should be inserted BEFORE lowering and brakes ON Switches "OFF", Fuel "ON", Throttle

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ANS_C cylinder slings should be free from any oil or grease Only nylon ropes should be used

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Fibre ropes should be attached loosely to allow for shrinkage Weight of passengers and fuel

when wet

It may be retested and allowed to continue in use main wheel brakes should be ON

Weight of crew, crew baggage and role equipment It must be destroyed by cutting it into pieces main wheel brakes should be OFF

If a piston engine fails to start through

starting crew should face the pilot and

Switches "ON", Fuel "OFF", Throttle "Closed",

Switches "OFF", Fuel "OFF",

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ANS_A Blow Out

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ANS_B "Open", Suck Back To place notices warning of refuelling going on

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ANS_C Throttle "Open", Blow Out Fire extinguishers preferably Foam or CO2 should be available

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over richness, call : the When refuelling aircraft, the minimum normal fire precaution would What type of lubrication information would you expect to find in a The nosewheel torque link may be disconnected when moving some An aircraft has a Basic Weight of 1,450 lb and C.G. position 25" be:

To have a fire vehicle available at the aircraft

typical aircraft maintenance manual lubrication chart? aircraft PRIMARILY in order to:

Type of lubricant, operating temperature, application method Reduce "scrubbing" of tyres when moving backwards position 15" AFT of the datum. The new C.G. position will be: 25.4" aft of the datum

Type of lubricant, application method, alternative lubricant Enable the steering limits to be exceeded

Type of alternative lubricant, lubricant where to apply, method of application, Prevent strain on the undercarriage

AFT of the datum. A component of weight 50 lb is REMOVED from a

24.2" aft of the datum

26.4" aft of the datum

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ANS_A the time available to the ground crew

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The procedure aircraft will to be followed depend on: regarding long term parking of an Nitrogen is:

preferred to air as an inflation gas because it is cheaper to The term ALL the items the aircraft to passenger "Disposable which must be Basic Weight weight, Load" is used removed from the configuration passenger to describe: aircraft to get baggage, cargo and fuel for a The following Nose 500 aft of the Cannot be is 85" AFT of reactions were lbs, Port & datum, calculated the datum obtained Stbd 1750 nosewheel 20" (insufficient weighing an lbs each. aft of datum. information) aircraft : The The C.G. mainwheels position: are 100" A piston engine returned to Removing the hand Draining and aircraft service by: bottom spark refilling with inhibited for plugs and rotating the correct flyable storage the propeller by grade of oil may be after 25 When position is refers to its From the leading As a specifying the sometimes position edge at the wing percentage of

preferred to air as an inflation gas because it is inert

produce and buy

the prevailing aircraft and forecast weather conditions and type of used in fire extinguishers

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particular flight

weight of fuel and oil only for a particular flight

is 70" AFT of the nose u/c

flying hours

simply removing all the engine blanks and seals As a percentage of

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ANS_C the mean chord of the wing

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position of the specified as measured: C. of G. of an a aircraft, the percentage of the S.M.C. This A Carbon Dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher: An aircraft has You should: landed and is seen to have an extremely hot brake. Large storage cylinders are often to charge aircraft systems. The Aircraft breathing oxygen transport cylinders in the UK are normally Prior to jacking a modern large colour of a NITROGEN cylinder would be: coloured:

is coloured Blue and is used on the flight line for brake fires Approach the wheel from the front of the aircraft and apply a carbon dioxide extinguisher to cool the brake and wheel

is coloured Black and used on the flight line for engine starts Approach the aircraft from the side if necessary but the Grey with a black neck

and refuelling cannot be used for electrical fires

brake and wheel should be left to cool gradually

Approach the aircraft from the front if necessary but the Grey

brake and C wheel should be left to cool gradually

Black with a silver neck

Black with White neck

Green with White neck

Grey with White Neck

actions would be

Ensure fuel tanks are empty

Ensure the brakes are

Check position of

when the weight is off

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aircraft, which most of the following essential:

An engine fire extinguisher is observed on to the: start-up. You should apply the Towing speeds for aircraft should not exceed: The contents of identified by: a gas "transportation" cylinder may be positively Aircraft with MTWA below 5700 kg must be re-weighed: Aircraft are primarily cleaned in order to: Which type of records extinguisher area? would you

carburettor/engine intake

8 m.p.h.

circuit breakers on systems which are live fire accesss ignition have fire access panels in the been panels in the cowlings switched off cowlings after immediately ensuring the the fuel and fire 12 m.p.h. Walking speed

does not C extinguish itself after switching the ignition off C

the colour of the cylinder

a label attached to it's neck

the contents stencilled on the cylinder

at intervals not exceeding 5 years

as required by the CAA

Every 3 years

Improve performance

Minimise corrosion

Improve the cosmetic appearance Methyl Bromide extinguisher

Water gas coloured red

Foam extinguisher coloured

LINE_1 expect to find in a technical A Water Gas fire extinguisher will normally be coloured: A Foam fire extinguisher will normally be coloured: When charging a hydraulic accumulator with gas:

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ANS_B cream

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ANS_C coloured black RED and be used for solid fuel fires

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RED and be used for aircraft fuel fires

CREAM and be used for solid fuel fires

CREAM and be used for aircraft fuel fires It should be charged as rapidly as possible to ensure the systems, the storage cylinder valve should be opened: fully and the valve key removed separator piston moves to the end of it's travel

RED and be used for solid fuel fires It should be temperature charged as slowly as possible to minimise rise in fully and the valve key left on the valve spindle

BLUE and be used for electrical fires Air is preferred to Nitrogen

When using compressed gas from storage cylinders to inflate aircraft The Basic Weight of an aircraft: Aircraft exceeding

half a turn and the valve key left on the valve spindle

Does NOT include crew baggage two years of manufacture every 5 years

Includes equipment for a particular role every 3 years

includes USABLE fuel and oil every 2 years

LINE_1 5700 kg (12500 lb) MTWA must be re-weighed within A tailwheel a/c is weighed and the following data obtained. Stbd.

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M/wheel reaction 698 lb Port M/wheel reaction 702 lb. Tailwheel The following Nose 500 reactions were lbs, Port & found during Stbd. Mains weighing of an 1750 lbs aircraft each. Distance between The correct extinguisher to use on an aircraft wheel brake fire is: You have a normal flooded engine, sequence to fitted with a clear it normal should be, carburettor, the mixture to "Cut-Off":

reaction 80 lbs, Tailwheel is 250" aft of M/wheels. The C of G:

Cannot be calculated, insufficient information

is 13.5" AFT of the Mainwheels

is 15.1" AFT of the mainwheels

nose and main Cannot be undercarriages calculated is 100" . The (insufficient C.G. position: information)

is 87.5" AFT of the nose u/c

is 12.5" AFT of the nose u/c

dry powder extinguisher which is coloured blue throttle OPEN, ignition OFF, crank engine

BCF extinguisher which is coloured blue throttle OPEN, ignition ON, crank engine

dry powder extinguisher which is coloured red ignition OFF, throttle CLOSED, crank engine

LINE_1 When moving a light aircraft by hand (pushing). Which of the

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ANS_A Push forwards using the wing tips and wing root area's

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ANS_B Push forwards on the wing trailing edge

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ANS_C Push backwards on the leading edges of the wing and tailplane Dry Powder

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Which extinguishant is recommended for brake fires? Aircraft brake fires should NORMALLY be extinguished using? During is true extended regarding hangar storage LIGHT of aircraft, AIRCRAFT which of the fuel tanks: following Information their concerning positions weights of relative to various role the aircraft equipment datum, will items, and be found in: Hydrostatic load cells are normally:

C.O.2

Methyl Bromide

A Water Gas Fire extinguisher

A Dry Powder Fire extinguisher

A Carbon Dioxide Fire extinguisher

They should be overload of kept empty to the structure. reduce the possibility of leaks or the Weight and C G Schedule

They should are kept wet be Kept by fuel and approximately vapour. half full so that the tanks the flight manual

They should be full, reducing the possibility of condensation the Maintenance Manual

positioned on top of lifting jacks to weigh an aircraft

incorporated weight of the electronic in weigh aircraft A on the main a/c is known operation and undercarriage whenever it is connected to

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If a radial be rotated engine has through been shutseveral down for some revolutions time, the prop to: should Solvents such as trichloroethane, when used on aircraft: Approved aircraft trestles are used:

pre-oil the engine

of large a/c on the ground a computer to so the check for dry out the hydraulic lock plugs

are used mainly for removing sealant in integral tanks

should only be used for cleaning rubber based components

to support aircraft during servicing, NOT to lift the aircraft and backwards (from the horizontal). This tells the pilot to: or more cylinders could cause: start the port engine

A marshaller holds the right arm down and moves the left arm upwards Starting a reciprocating engine which has considerable

should not be used in enclosed area's, because they are toxic only on wing aircraft where as a substitute tips or under there are no for hydraulic the rear jacks jacks to raise fuselage to lift the aircraft the turn to port turn to starboard

compressive failure of the valve bodies

removal of the cylinder wall lubricating film

major structural damage

LINE_1 liquid in one When carrying out an "Arc" lift on the Port main undercarriage of an The ideal place to jack an aircraft is: In an EMERGENCY it may be necessary to move an aircraft with a bogie The correct type of jack to raise an aircraft completely is a: When raising an aircraft using hydraulic jacks. On reaching the When raising an a/c into

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aircraft, using Bi-Pod jacks:

The fixed legs should be parallel with a line joining the nose-

U/C and a deflated tyre. This is ONLY permitted provided that:

wheel and The Starboard adjustable main legs should undercarriage. be positioned fore and aft with the On firm ground With the outside aircraft facing into wind There is one The move is sound tyre on the carried out axle using a towing bridle

fixed leg in line with the lateral aircraft.

The maximum angle of lift should be 30 degrees

Inside a hangar A serviceable wheel and tyre is fitted before towing

tripod or quadrupod jack

Bottle jack

Single base jack

desired height, you should:

open the control valves, to allow fluid to return to the

reservoir

plate, if the bob hangs

raise the nose and port jacks

ensure the jack locking devices are correctly screwed down or lower the nose and

in position

ensure the locking devices are clear of the jack body to raise the nose and starboard

prevent "jamming"

LINE_1 rigging position, using plumb bob and grid When carrying out an arc lift, the jack should be positioned with Which action should ALWAYS be taken before jacking an aircraft? For U.K. registered aircraft, nationality and registration marks: Identify the marshaller who is directing the aircraft to the pilot's Which signal would a marshaller give

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ANS_C jacks

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with the longitudinal axis and the trailing leg outboard

Install critical stress panels that may have been removed

to a line trailing leg between the outboard wheels remaining on the floor and the Check fuel tanks are empty

to a line trailing leg between the inboard wheels remaining on the floor and the Check that the aircraft is level laterally

are NOT necessary provided the aircraft do not fly outside the right: Note: Diagram A required

U.K.

should be the tailplane shown either on the top and bottom of the wings OR on B

should be rear fuselage C shown on the or the fin underside of the wing AND on either the C B

to strike some solid object?

Hold both of his hands vertically upwards above

facing forwards

Cross arms across his waist with

the ground

Repeated marshaller crossing and uncrossing of

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ANS_A his head, palms

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ANS_B finger-tips pointing down to prevailing weather conditions

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ANS_C hands above the head of the airport terrain

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The determined requirement by the: and method for "tie-ing down" an aircraft SHOULD be If you have to jack an aircraft outside of the hangar, you would: During correct? extended storage of aircraft, which of the following is most When an aircraft engine has been inhibited for long term storage Which is the recommended i.e. longer than 30 days :

availability of tiedown materials

ensure that the tail of the aircraft is into the prevailing

choose a position with level ground, strong enough to take the The aircraft from the tyres The aircraft should be jacked may be left and trestled to with weight remove the on the weight wheels, providing

wind

stress

ensure that the aircraft is tied down after it is jacked

bridle?

The tyre and shock absorber pressures must be increased if the the engine should the engine the engine NOT be turned at should be run should be all for thirty turned minutes every regularly, 7 days using the propeller Tow forwards with nose Tow undercarriage Tow forwards the bridle undercarriage backwards leg and steer with the bridle

it is moved every few days

aircraft is to A be stored on the ground

main B undercarriage

LINE_1 procedure for towing using a tractor and A carburettor intake fire is best extinguished using a: If a piston engine fails to start and becomes over rich, the engine The basic weight of an aircraft under 5700 kg includes: A load with three sling attachment points is to be lifted but the When a fibre rope sling is found to be damaged, it should be:

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ANS_B with a bridle attached to the top of each main carbon dioxide extinguisher

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attached to and steer the bottom of using the each tractor(s) fine water spray B

dry powder extinguisher

should be turned through several revolutions:

BACKWARDS with magnetos OFF, fuel OFF and throttle OPEN

Fuel load but not payload

only sling available is a four legged sling.

The sling should not be used

returned to a test allocated house for a lower safe working load to be

FORWARDS with magnetos OFF, fuel OFF and throttle OPEN weight of the aircraft and all it's basic equipment, plus Two legs of the sling should be attached to one lifting discarded

BACKWARDS with magnetos OFF, fuel OFF and throttle CLOSED declared quantity of unusable fuel and oil weight of crew, baggage and special equipment point and one Three legs each to the only of the remaining sling should points be used and the spare cut into small lengths and discarded

doubled back A and secured to the centre ring C

LINE_1 Prior to lowering an aircraft from jacks the brakes should be: Before jacking an aircraft, you would check that: When moving a light aircraft on the ground by hand, the aircraft The 3 phase AC ground power supply fed to an aircraft is connected: On finding a small fire in a hangar or workshop you should: Lubrication of moving joints

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ANS_A OFF with the chocks positioned away from the wheels

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ANS_C OFF with the chocks positioned below the wheels

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All jacks are vertical and that their air release valves are should normally be pushed: backward and controlled by a steering bridle

CLOSED

All ground locks are fitted and the oleo struts are deflated forward and controlled by a steering arm by a 6 pin connector

The centre of ground locks C gravity is are fitted within the specified range and all backward and C controlled by a steering arm

via a 3 pin connector

by a 9 pin connector

sound the alarm extinguisher and tackle the fire with an appropriate fire

to prevent corrosion buildup

tackle the fire evacuate the with an building appropriate fire extinguisher and to minimise friction and to

sound the alarm and evacuate the building

to ensure that possible time B the movement

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ANS_B reduce wear

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ANS_C of the joints takes the shortest the wheels must be chocked

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To prevent an the ground: undercarriage from collapsing when the aircraft is on When aircraft an ground appropriate equipment is storage not in use, it area. This must be ensures returned to that: When ground the danger running a area turbine engined extends for: aircraft with FOUR engines, When towing an aircraft at the completion of a turn, the aircraft should be towed a few feet in a straight ahead direction to: Before starting period, it a piston engine should be: which has not been run for a

the undercarriage circuit breakers must be made

the undercarriage ground locks must be fitted access routes for safety vehicles are not impeded

no ground equipment is lost

the equipment will not be damaged

15 feet around the intakes and 600 feet behind the aircraft

off load excessive pressures in the steering jack

15 feet around the intakes and 400 feet behind the aircraft reduce side loads on the main undercarriage

15 feet around the intakes and 350 feet behind the aircraft facilitate better holding powers of the chocks

turned over by hydraulic lock hand through TWO revolutions to check for

turned over hydraulic lock by hand through ONE revolution to

heated by hot oil air to reduce the viscosity of the

LINE_1 long If bipod jacks are used to jack the port and starboard sides of When starting and ground running aircraft piston engines:

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an aircraft; how should they be positioned?

The two fixed legs should be parallel to the longitudinal

High power should be applied within a few seconds of start to To carry out symmetry checks

check for axis of the One fixed leg the lateral aircraft and the axis of the adjustable leg aircraft should be parallel to ensure rapid the engine warming of cowl flaps the lubricating should be oil CLOSED

lubricating Both fixed the aircraft legs should be parallel to the lateral axis of Oil pressure should be monitored and if no pressure rise is

For what purpose may a grid plate be used on an aircraft? A trolley accumulator would normally be used to supply: In an aircraft with a domestic (drinking) water supply:

28 volts AC to an aircraft for servicing and starting The water used to before replenish the transfer into tanks must be the aircraft hyper-chlorinated

To check the range of movement of a control surface 28 volts DC to an aircraft for servicing and starting

A marshaller

upwards and

Start the port

As an aid to position the aircraft in rigging position either AC or trolley DC current by accumulator the selection of a switch on the The aircraft replenishment The aircraft intervals water system water system must be must be hyperhyperchlorinated chlorinated at before each set Turn to port Turn to

indicated C within 30 seconds, the engine should be shut down C

LINE_1 holds his/her left arm down and moves the right arm When moving a light aircraft by hand (pushing); Which of the The shear pin on a tow bar is designed to shear if:

LINE_2 backwards from the horizontal. This signals the pilot to following methods is advisable?

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Push the aircraft areas forwards using the wing tips and wing root

The towing vehicle stalls

Move the edge aircraft forwards by pushing on the wing trailing Towing loads become excessive

A towing arm when in use, is primarily designed to accept: When Jacking should be aircraft, using kept: jacks equipped with collars, the collar When open aircraft: line refuelling, the refuel nozzle should

Torsional loads

Shear loads

Push the wing and aircraft tailplane backwards one the leading edges of the The towing vehicle reverses instead of pulling Tensile loads

as close to the jack body as possible during lifting Before the tank cap is removed

well away from the jack body during lifting Before transfer of fuel commences

close to the jack body during lowering Only if turbine fuel is being used

LINE_1 be bonded to the You have been told to refuel an aircraft with six hundred pounds of

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fuel. The this would be 4680 gallons specific approximately gravity of the : fuel is 0.78. In Imperial gallons With reference Drain fuel from to fuelling, a the bottom of the drip stick is fuel tank after used to: refuelling

76.9 gallons

46.8 gallons

Measure the leak rate from a leaking tank

When would be as marshalling at follows: night, if one wand fails, the correct prodedure

The aircraft should proceed carefully using it's taxy lights

The marshaller should switch off his other light and the pilot

should wait until two wands are available

Provide an alternative means of measuring fuel contents if the The marshaller should continue to marshall with one wand

fuel contents C gauging system is unserviceable

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