Module Seven

1. Where would you disconnect a chain?

a) At a bolted joint.
b) At a spring clip joint.
c) At an riveted joint.

2. How many strokes per minute should be used with a hacksaw?

# a) 30
b) 55
c) 60
3. Unused holes in an electrical multi-pin connector should be
a) fitted with pins
# b) fitted with blanks
c) left open
4. How many times can a locking plate be used?
a) once, then discarded
# b) indefinitely providing it is a good fit around the component to be
locked
c) 3 times, then discarded
5. In a front release connector the pin will be
# a) released from the front and extracted from the rear
b) released from rear and extracted from the front
c) released from the front and extracted from the front
6. What cable would you use where temperatures are going to exceed
200 degrees C?
a) Aluminium
b) Silver plated
# c) Nickel plated
7. Brinelling of a wheel bearing could be caused by
# a) heavy landing
b) rotation of the outer race in the wheel housing
c) overheating of the brakes
8. A hi-lock collar should be
a) lubricated before fitting
b) washed in solvent before fitting
# c) not lubed or washed because they are lubed at manufacture
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9. A CAA issued capability list gives

a) details of the scope and extent of a type rated engineer's license
# b) details of the scope and extent to which an organization's
approval is granted
c) details of the operational restrictions in terms of manoeuvres (g.
forces) placed on a transport category aircraft at the time of issue of a C
of A.
10. Mandatory Warning Plagues and symbols
# a) must be displayed on all flights
b) must be displayed in the cabin only if they are legible
c) need not be displayed if they are incorporated in the flight manual
11. A chain removed for routine inspection
# a) does not need proof loading
b) must be proof loaded to 50%
c) must be proof loaded to 150%
12. Taper pins resist what loads
# a) shear
b) tension
c) compression
13. The pipe flaring angle is
# a) 37o
b) 25o
c) 45o
14. What is a drill cutting angle?
# a) 59o
b) 12o - 15o
c) 125o - 135o
15. When drilling out a rivet, use a drill
# a) same size as the hole
b) larger than the hole
c) smaller than the hole
16. A dry joint in soldering is caused by
a) flux not used
# b) components not hot enough
c) wrong solder used
17. What type of drill would you use on carbon fibre?
# a) carburundum
b) tungsten carbide
c) diamond tipped
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18. After welding why would you normalise to

a) remove carbon build up from the welded joint
# b) release the stresses from the material
c) remove oxidation from the welded joint
19. A stud broken off below the surface is removed by
a) using a stud box
b) cutting a slot in it and removing with a screwdriver
# c) a stud remover tool fitted into a drilled hole
20. Following a major defect the C of A
a) will be suspended until the defect is rectified.
b) will be invalidated and needs renewing.
# c) is not affected, however may run out on a time basis.
21. Brinelling of a bearing is
# a) shallow smooth depressions caused by the rollers being forced
against the cup, due to overtorquing
b) blueing of the bearing due to overheating
c) indentations in the race surface caused by continual static
vibration
22. The purpose of a joggle is
a) to act as a tea stopper
# b) to produce a flush fit at a metal joint
c) to make the holes for a rivet line up
23. When riveting two dissimilar sheets of metal together the joint
should be protected with
a) paint
b) grease
# c) jointing compound
24. Caustic soda applied to a metal turns black. This would indicate the
metal is
a) aluminium
# b) duralumin
c) magnesium alloy
25. Proof testing after cable installation is
# a) not required
b) sometimes required
c) always required
26. An aircraft control chain is connected using
a) a split link and spring clip
b) quick release pins
# c) nuts and bolts
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27. If a control chain can be lifted clear of a tooth, it should be

# a) removed and an elongation check carried out
b) cleaned, retensioned and inspected after a period of time
c) rejected as unserviceable
28. A control cable that has been contaminated with acid should be
a) cleaned
b) cleaned, inspected, and reinspected after a period of time
# c) rejected
29. Removal of a scratch from a sheet of metal requires
# a) burnishing
b) blending
c) polishing
30. When dimpling a sheet of metal you would require
a) a male die only
# b) a male and female die
c) an oversized rivet and special reaction block
31. A micro-shaver is used to
a) cut rivets to length prior to forming
b) trim the shank diameter prior to forming
# c) mill the rivet head after forming
32. The skin on an aircraft is normally manufactured from
# a) 2024 aluminium alloy
b) 2117 aluminium alloy
c) 7075 aluminium alloy
33. Springs are manufactured from
a) high carbon alloy steel with low strength requirements
b) low carbon alloy steel with high strength requirements
# c) high carbon alloy steel with high strength requirements
34. The mold point is
# a) an imaginary point from which real base measurements are
provided
b) the centre of curvature of a radiused corner in a metal fabricated
component
c) the mid point in the thickness of a sheet of metal to which the
radius dimension is calculated
35. Relief holes are
# a) holes drilled in the corner of a metal box to prevent cracking
b) holes drilled in a battery container to provide drainage
c) holes drilled to stop a crack
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36. The 'setback' is

# a) the distance from the mold point to the bend tangent line
b) the distance from the bend tangent line to the setback line
c) the distance from the edge of the metal to the bend tangent line
37. A balance cable is installed in a control system to
a) allow the aircraft to be flown 'hands off'
b) correct for wing heaviness
# c) enable the cable to be tensioned
38. Faying surfaces are
a) surfaces that have been treated with anti-corrosion compound
b) surfaces that are stressed
# c) surfaces that are in contact with each other
39. After a heavy landing you should inspect
a) the engine module alignment
# b) the engine thrust alignment
c) the engine toe-in
40. The flux used during brazing is a mixture of water and
# a) borax powder
b) hydrochloric acid
c) zinc chloride
41. A wear check on a cylinder head valve spring should include
a) diameter and length
# b) length under load
c) length off-load
42. A tapered roller bearing is designed to take
a) radial loads only
b) axial loads only
# c) both radial and axial loads
43. When riveting, the distance from the edge to the rivet (land) should
not be less than
a) 1D
# b) 2D
c) 4D
44. The type of flux to be used When soft soldering on aircraft is
a) active
# b) non-active
c) either active or non-active
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45. When carrying out a pressure test on a pipe it should be

a) twice the working pressure for two minutes
b) three times the working pressure for five minutes
# c) 1.5 times the working pressure
46. When checking a hose after installation it should be checked for
freedom of movement
a) by flexing +/- 15o either side of the neutral position
# b) by flexing through the normal operating range plus 15o
c) by flexing through the normal operating range only
47. If the outer cover of a flexible hose is found to be cracked
a) it is unserviceable since it may have a restricted flow
b) it is unserviceable since it may leak
# c) it may still be serviceable
48. A rigid hydraulic pipe requires shaping. It should be carried out
# a) as supplied
b) after annealing
c) after age hardening
49. The maximum permissible bow in a steel tube is
a) 1:400
# b) 1:600
c) 1:200
50. The strength of a riveted joint compared to that of the original metal
is
# a) 75%
b) 100%
c) 125%
51. A repair has a double riveted joint. The shear strength would be
# a) 75%
b) 100%
c) 125%
52. The equipment required to carry out a run-out check on a shaft
would be
# a) a DTI and 'V' blocks
b) a ball bearing and a micrometer
c) a surface plate and a three leg trammel
53. Fretting corrosion on a braided pipe would mean it was
# a) unserviceable and should be replaced
b) not necessarily unserviceable
c) only unserviceable if the corrosion penetrates the braids
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54. When weighing an aircraft the hydrostatic weighing units are

positioned
a) one under each jack
# b) one on top of each jack
c) either under or on top of each jack
55. To enable a composite panel to dissipate static charge it would be
sprayed with
# a) aluminium paint
b) ferrous paint
c) polyurethane paint
56. When carrying out a dye penetrant test, after the developer has been
applied it should be inspected
# a) as soon as the developer is dry and again after approximately 10
minutes
b) after 30 minutes
c) after 1 hour
57. How many teeth per inch are there on a fine hacksaw blade?
a) 16
# b) 32
c) 64
58. What is the cutting angle of a drill?
a) 130o
# b) 59o
c) 12o
59. When inserting a helicoil insert, which way does the tang face?
# a) Towards the hole
b) Away from the hole
c) Towards the mandril
60. When using a moving coil as an ammeter the greatest amount of
current flows through the
a) coil
# b) shunt
c) bushes
61. During a colour contrast test the penetrant time should be
# a) longer for a small crack
b) shorter for a small crack
c) longer for a wide crack

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62. When using the old style vernier caliper for taking internal
measurements
# a) add the nib measurements
b) subtract the nib measurements
c) the nib size has no relevance and can be ignored
63. To carry out an insulation test on a wire rated at 115 volts you would
use
a) a 500 volt meggar
# b) a 250 volt meggar
c) a 115 volt meggar
64. How would you test a mach switch in-situ?
a) It is not possible to test a mach switch in situ
# b) Use an external test kit
c) Use built in test equipment
65. A wire clamped vertically at one end and horizontally at the other end
should have a bend radius of no less than
a) 10 times the diameter of the wire
# b) 3 times the diameter of the wire
c) 5 times the diameter of the wire
66. The standard minimum rivet row spacing is
a) 3 D
# b) 4 D
c) 2 1/4 D
67. In sheet metal bending, how would you measure the bend radius to
calculate the bend allowance?
a) Measure to the outside of the bend radius
# b) Measure to the inside of the bend radius
c) Measure to the inside of the bend radius plus half the metal
thickness
68. A dry joint when soldering is caused by
a) too much flux
# b) too little heat
c) too large an iron
69. What elements is silver solder made from?
# a) Tin, lead and silver
b) Tin, lead and copper
c) Tin and lead only
70. How should a dye penetrant field kit be stored?
a) At a cold temperature in a darkened room
b) In direct sunlight
# c) At room temperature away from direct sunlight
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71. When carrying out a colour contrast test on a pressure vessel

a) the dye should be applied to the outside and the developer to the
inside
b) both the dye and the developer should be applied to the outside
# c) the dye should be applied to the inside and the developer to the
outside
72. After a reported lightening strike
# a) the flight controls should be checked for full and free movement
before the next flight
b) the flight controls need to be checked for full and free movement
only if a bonding lead to one of the control surfaces is found to be
burned or broken
c) the aircraft and its systems must have a major overhaul before the
next flight
73. Aircraft below 5700kg not used for commercial air transport
purposes are required to be reweighed
a) every 5 years
# b) as required by the CAA
c) every 2 years
74. When an aircraft has been reweighed under JAR OPS, what should
be done to the old weight and balance report
# a) destroyed after 5 years
b) kept in the aircraft logbook
c) kept in the weight and balance schedule
75. When the park brake has been applied on a an aircraft which has a
pressurized hydraulic system and is reading maximum system pressure,
the brake gauges to the left and right main wheels will read
# a) full system pressure
b) no indication
c) full scale deflection
76. What tap do you use when fitting a Helicoil?
a) The same as the original thread size
b) The next size up from the original tap size
# c) The tap supplied with the Helicoil kit
77. What is the maximum bow allowed in a strut?
a) 1 in 200
# b) 1 in 600
c) 1 in 500

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78. On a hollow tube where would a small indentation normally be

unacceptable?
a) In either of the outer 1/3 portion of the tube
# b) In the mid 1/3 section
c) Nowhere on the tube is an indentation acceptable
79. after a report of flight through heavy turbulence, you would
a) carry out a major overhaul
# b) check the aircraft symmetry
c) not carry out any checks
80. When leak testing with a colour contrast field kit, the soak time for a
component less than 1/8 in. (3mm) thick would be
a) at least the normal soak time
b) at least twice the normal soak time
# c) at least 3 times the normal soak time
81. The normal drill angles are
a) cutting angle 130o, web angle 59o and clearance angle 12o
# b) cutting angle 59o, web angle 130o and clearance angle 12o
c) cutting angle 12o, web angle 130o and clearance angle 130o
82. To check a chain for articulation
# a) it should be run over the finger through 180o and checked for
smoothness and kinks
b) move each link individually and check for tightness
c) lay on a flat surface and check for kinks
83. Glycol de-icer fluid in contact with a silver cable can cause
a) corrosion
# b) a fire
c) disintegration of the cable insulation
84. with a rear release connecter, the pin will be
a) released from the front and extracted from the rear
# b) released from the rear and extracted from the rear
c) released from the rear and extracted from the front
85. The maximum operating temperature for a nickel plated copper or
aluminium connector is
a) 135oC
b) 200oC
# c) 260oC
86. What gauge of pin would a yellow plastic insert / extract tool be used
on?
# a) 12 - 10
b) 22 - 18
c) 16 - 14
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87. Can the insulation grip be adjusted on a PIDG crimp tool?

a) No
b) Yes by turning a knob
# c) Yes by adjusting the pins
88. The abbreviation A/F means
a) American Fine
b) Associated Fine
# c) Across Flats
89. This drawing indicates

# a) a blind hole
b) a countersunk hole
c) a counterbored hole
90. The width of a visible outline on a drawing is
a) 0.3 mm
b) 0.5 mm
# c) 0.7 mm
91. What gauge of pin would a red plastic insert / extract tool be used
on?
a) 12 - 10
# b) 22 - 18
c) 16 - 14
92. What cable would you use where temperatures are going to exceed
200oC?
a) Tinned copper or aluminium
b) Silver plated copper or aluminium
# c) Nickel plated copper or aluminium
93. When weighing an aircraft by the weighbridge method the aircraft is
a) jacked and leveled
b) only leveled laterally
# c) resting on the wheels
94. What test do you do on a bonded join?
a) shear
b) tension
# c) peel
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95. Skin wrinkling on the lower surface of a wing is caused by

# a) hogging
b) sagging
c) tension
96. The maximum temperature for Nyloc nuts is
a) 100oC
# b) 120oC
c) 160oC
97. What type of grinding wheel would you sharpen an HSS drill bit on?
# a) A fine wheel
b) A course wheel
c) A green wheel
98. When using a reamer
# a) use the same lubricant as was used on the drill bit
b) use lard oil
c) use no lubricant
99. The maximum value of bonding of a secondary structure is
a) 1 kilohm
b) 1 megohm
# c) 1 ohm
100. How long should a fireproof cable last in a fire?
a) 5 minutes
# b) 15 minutes
c) 50 minutes
101. What type of rivet would you use when there is access to only one
side of the work?
a) Hilok
b) Pop
# c) Blind
102. When using a colour contrast dye penetrant kit, and a small crack is
suspected in the material
# a) less developer should be used
b) less inhibitor should be used
c) a magnifying glass is recommended
103. How would you use a Pacific T5 tensiometer?
a) Use a load meter to apply the correct load
b) Use a standard riser and use the chart to correct for different
sized cables
# c) Use correct chart and correct riser
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104. Small indentations in the race of a ball bearing indicate

# a) brinelling
b) corrosion
c) overtorqueing
105. What gauge of pin would a blue plastic insert / extract tool be used
on?
a) 12 - 10
b) 22 - 18
# c) 16 - 14
106. On a composite repair the vacuum should be
a) above required level
b) below required level
# c) at the required level
107. The insulation resistance for wiring in undercarriage wheelwells
should normally be not less than
a) 10 megohms
b) 5 megohms
# c) 2 megohms
108. How many teeth per inch are used on a hacksaw blade for cutting
hard metal?
a) 26
# b) 36
c) 54
109. How many strokes per minute are used on a hacksaw when cutting
thick metal?
# a) 30
b) 55
c) 65
110. What would you use to check the runout on a control rod?
# a) DTI + V blocks
b) Micrometer + ball bearing
c) 3 leg trammel + feeler gauge
111. Points forward of the datum point are
a) positive
# b) negative
c) neutral
112. Pipe flaring is carried out
a) in the annealed state
# b) as supplied
c) after normalizing
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113. What is meant by empty weight?

a) Basic weight minus unusable fuel plus oil
# b) Basic weight plus unusable fuel plus oil
c) Basic weight only
114. When picketing a helicopter you
a) tie down one blade
# b) fit sleeves and tie off all blades
c) fit sleeves to the blades to protect them if they strike the ground
115. Circuit tests on aircraft should be carried out in the following order
a) continuity, bonding, functional, insulation
b) functional, bonding, continuity, insulation
# c) bonding, continuity, insulation, functional
116. A rivet shaver is used to
# a) mill the head flush
b) mill the tail after setting
c) mill the tail after cutting
117. What NDT method would you use to detect delamination?
a) Colour contrast dye penetrant
b) Eddy current
# c) Ultrasound
118. Before using a dead weight tester you would
a) calibrate the tester using a standard weight
b) replace the oil
# c) pressurize the tester to the required pressure
119. After the normal function test of an individual circuit has been
completed and the circuit switched off
a) a second function test must be carried out to verify the first
# b) the fuse should be removed and the circuit again switched on to
check the isolation of the circuit concerned
c) a duplicate check must be carried out in accordance with AWN 3
120. A drill and wire gauge has holes numbered
a) 1 to 50
# b) 1 to 80
c) 10 to 60
121. A 250 volt megger should not be used
a) in fuel tanks
# b) on electronic equipment
c) on radio aerials

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122. What does GA stand for on a drawing?

# a) General arrangement
b) General assembly
c) Gradient Axis
123. What is the purpose of an aileron balance cable?
a) Allows for hands off flying
# b) Equalizes control cable tension
c) Relieves pilot loads
124. When dimpling sheet with a squeeze dimpling tool
# a) adjust the jaws to accommodate different material gauges
b) the jaws are not adjustable
c) use a lubricant
125. Bend radius on sheet metal is
a) outside radius
# b) inside radius
c) inside radius + thickness
126. Why would you joggle panels?
a) To make a stronger joint
# b) To make panels flush
c) To make a tighter seal
127. Magnetic particle testing detects faults
a) longitudinally
# b) transverse
c) longitudinal and transverse
128. Dye penetrant in a cold climate
a) is not affected
# b) takes longer to work
c) works more quickly
129. If the leads of a megger are held apart
a) the spring will return the needle to the zero stop
# b) if the handle was turned the metre would read infinity
c) the spring will return the needle to infinity
130. If after spraying the developer, red blotches appear, the part
a) was not cleaned properly
# b) is porous
c) has sub-surface defects
131. When storing parts you should use
# a) silica gel
b) monitor the temperature
c) place in a sealed container
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132. How would you inspect a cable for fraying?

a) Run your fingers the full length of the cable
# b) Run a rag the full length of the cable
c) Operate the controls and feel for stiffness
133. What causes knuckling on older type electrical cables?
# a) Excessive pull through forces
b) Over-temperature soldering
c) Applying cable ties too tightly
134. to find a high resistance or open circuit, carry out
a) a bonding check
b) a milli-volt drop test
# c) a continuity check
135. The maximum bonding resistance on an aircraft primary structure
should be
a) 0.001 ohms
b) 0.01 ohms
# c) 0.05 ohms
136. One megohm is equal to
a) 1,000 ohms
b) 100,000 ohms
# c) 1,000,000 ohms
137. before effecting a crimp, the bare ends of a cable should be
# a) twisted lightly in the direction of the lay
b) straightened out
c) tightly twisted
138. Reamers are used to
a) drill accurate holes
# b) enlarge holes to accurate dimensions
c) to make holes oversize
139. The pitch of a hacksaw blade is
a) its length
b) the number of teeth on the blade
# c) the number of teeth per inch
140. The web angle of a twist drill is
a) 59o
b) 12o
# c) 130o

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141. The leads of a bonding tester

# a) have critical lengths and the resistance of the leads is accounted
for
b) are supplied in 60 foot and 6 foot lengths but can be varied due to
wear
c) are interchangeable, one 60 foot long having two prongs and a 6
foot one with a single prong
142. The number of the dots impressed on the insulation of the preinsulated connectors during crimping indicates that
a) the crimp is properly formed
# b) the correct tool was used to effect the connection
c) the correct connector has been used
143. The pressure of the insulation crimp jaws on the PIDG crimping tool
can be changed by
a) varying the torque applied to the handles
# b) changing the position of the pins
c) using different coloured crimping pliers and terminations
144. When referring to fuses, HRC means
a) hot running capacity
b) high running current
# c) high rupture capacity
145. Expanding reamers are used to
a) ream holes in metal that has been heated
# b) ream holes of different diameters by adjusting the position of the
blades
c) ream tapered holes
146. The main scale on a 24/25 vernier caliper is divided into
# a) inches, tenths and fortieths
b) inches, tenths and twentieths
c) inches, tenths and thousandths
147. The vernier height gauge uses the same principle as the
a) micrometer
b) bevel protractor
# c) vernier caliper
148. Design drawings of aircraft components are produced by
organizations approved by
# a) CAA in accordance with the BCARs
b) British Standards Institute
c) SBAC

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149. This symbol found on an engineering drawing would mean

a) cylindricity
b) concentricity
# c) angularity
150. One revolution of the thimble of the English micrometer produces a
linear movement of the spindle of
a) 0.040"
b) 0.001"
# c) 0.025"
151. The pitch of a metric micrometer screw thread is
# a) 0.5 mm
b) 0.02 mm
c) 1.0 mm
152. ATA specification 100 is
a) the American FAA specification controlling the manufacture of
aluminium and its alloys
b) the procedures which must be complied with before an aircraft can
be given a Certificate of Airworthiness in the Transport Category
(Passenger)
# c) the International standardization of maintenance manuals,
illustrated parts catalogues, overhaul and repair manuals, service
bulletins and letters
153. When wiring an electrical component to a plug, the live wire is
coloured
a) green and yellow
b) blue
# c) brown
154. When lifting a bulky component with a wire rope sling, the
component can be protected from damage by the sling by
a) using a suitably shaped sling
# b) using spreader bars and packing
c) fabricating alternative lifting points
155. A dry powder extinguisher is coloured
a) red
b) green
# c) blue

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156. When torque loading, a wrench should be selected where the

required value falls
# a) at the top end of the range
b) at the bottom end of the range
c) in the middle of the range
157. Torque loading is carried out to provide
a) as tight a joint as possible
b) flexibility
# c) sufficient clamping without overstressing
158. High temperature solder is used where the operating temperature is
high. It is an alloy of
a) lead / copper / antimony
b) tin / zinc / antimony / silver
# c) tin / lead / antimony / silver
159. A flux is used in soldering to
a) etch the metal surface for more adhesion
# b) dissolve oxides
c) prevent solder spikes
160. Acetylene gas forms an explosive compound with
a) tin and silver
b) tin and copper
# c) copper and silver
161. When manufacturing aircraft control cables, the cable can be cut by
# a) using a chisel on a flat metal surface
b) using a hacksaw with the cable under tension
c) using an oxy-acetylene torch
162. When fitting a ball bearing to a shaft it should be carefully
positioned using
a) a copper or aluminium tube drift
b) a steel drift with light blows
# c) a soft steel or brass tube drift
163. A ball or roller bearing is cleaned by soaking and rinsing in
# a) white spirit
b) trichloroethylene
c) petroleum spirit
164. to allow for shrinkage, vibration and whip all straight hoses must be
a) 2% longer than the distance between the fittings
# b) 3% longer than the distance between the fittings
c) 5% longer than the distance between the fittings
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165. Gas bottles for CO2 air and acetylene are coloured
a) grey, maroon, green
b) green, grey, maroon
# c) black, grey, maroon
166. Graphite prevents seizure and conducts heat. It is normally used in
a) lithium based greases
b) copper based greases
# c) sodium based greases
167. What is the purpose of the developer in a dye penetrant inspection?
a) It is drawn to the crack by electrostatic attraction
b) It seeps into the crack and makes it show up
# c) It acts a s a blotter to draw out the penetrant that has seeped into
the crack
168. The test equipment normally used to carry out a continuity test on
an electrical cable is
a) a high tension circuit tester
# b) a low reading ohmmeter
c) an ammeter
169. If all three prongs on a bonding tester were shorted together, the
metre would read
# a) zero
b) FSD
c) off-scale high
170. An aircraft should carry at least the following number of spare
fuses
a) 3
b) 10
# c) 3 or 10%, whichever is greater
171. The pitch of the screw thread on an English micrometer is
a) 0.050 in
b) 0.0001 in
# c) 0.025 in
172. The vernier scale on an English micrometer is divided into
a) 50 equal divisions
# b) 25 equal divisions
c) 40 equal divisions
173. Which pictorial projection shows one face in true elevation and line
of depth normally draw at 30o or 45o to the horizontal
# a) oblique
b) perspective
c) isometric
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174. If a design amendment is made on a drawing

a) the old issue number is retained, with the amendment date added
# b) a new issue number and date must be allocated to the drawing
c) no change in issue number or date is necessary
175. The thimble of a metric micrometer is divided into
# a) 50 equal divisions
b) 25 equal divisions
c) 40 equal divisions
176. The main advantage of dye penetrant inspection is
a) the part to be inspected does not require cleaning
# b) the penetrant solution works on any non-porous material
c) the defect must be opened to the surface
177. The British Standard for Engineering Drawings is
a) BS 307
# b) BS 308
c) BS 306
178. What is the normal spacing between rivets
# a) 4 D
b) 2 D
c) 3 D
179. In British rivets (solid) what is the length grading unit?
a) 1/10"
# b) 1/16"
c) 1/32"
180. If the thickness of a single sheet of material, about to be joined by
riveting was 1/16" of an inch thick what would be the approximate
diameter of the rivets to be used
# a) 3/16"
b) 1/16"
c) 1/8"
181. To detect a minute crack using dye penetrant inspection usually
requires
a) that the developer be applied to a flat surface
# b) a longer than normal penetrating time
c) the surface to be highly polished
182. When checking an item with the magnetic particle inspection
method, circular and longitudinal magnetization should be used to
# a) reveal all possible defects
b) evenly magnetize the entire part
c) ensure uniform current flow
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183. P.C.D. is an abbreviation for

a) Pitch Cord Diameter
b) Precision Circle Dimension
# c) Pitch Circle Diameter
184. Maintenance Schedules are issued
a) with an approval certificate by the CAA
b) in a folder with the operators name on the cover
# c) by the operator with CAA approval
185. This represents

a) squared shaft
b) bearing on shaft
c) relief valve

186. after a mandatory inspection has been carried out by a Licensed

Engineer, what is issued
a) a Flight Release Certificate
# b) Certificate of Release to Service
c) a Certificate of Maintenance Review
187. A hard time engine inspection involves
a) removal of an engine component, its inspection and refitting
b) an in-situ function test
# c) replacement with a new or overhauled component
188. This represents

a) internal thread
b) external thread
c) counterbored hole

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189. Drawing numbers are

# a) unique to each drawing
b) changed after each drawing amended after May 28, 1999
c) the same as serial numbers
190. Hatching lines are usually drawn at:
# a) 45o
b) 30o
c) 60o
191. Which type crack can be detected by magnetic particle inspection
using either circular or longitudinal magnetisation
# a) 45o
b) longitudinal
c) transverse
192. Who approves Maintenance Manuals
# a) The CAA
b) The Board of Trade
c) The Department of Trade and Industry
193. Surface cracks in aluminium castings and forgings may usually be
detected by
# a) the use of dye penetrants and suitable developers
b) gamma ray inspection
c) submerging the part in a solution of hydrochloric acid and rinsing
with clear water
194. Regarding riveting, which of the following is correct?
a) the length of a round head or flat head is measured from the end
of the rivet to underside of rivet head
b) the length of a countersunk rivet (flush head) is measured from
the end of the rivet to the top of the countersunk head
# c) both of the above are correct
195. When riveting, a certain clearance must exist between the rivet and
the hole in which it is fitted, to allow for shank expansion. If the
clearance is too large, what could be the result?
# a) Separation of the sheets may occur
b) sheet may tend to buckle
c) Indentations by rivet head on the material
196. To replace one 1/8 inch rivet
a) two 1/16 inch rivets would be required
# b) four 1/16 inch rivets would be required
c) three 1/16 inch rivets would be required
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197. The scale of an engineering drawing is shown as 1:4. This indicates

it is
a) drawn to scale
# b) drawn to a quarter
c) drawn four times larger
198. A Certificate of Release to Service must be issued after
a) a Re-fuel has been done
# b) a repair has been carried out in accordance with an approved
repair scheme
c) engine runs
199. An orthographic projection usually shows
# a) three, two-dimensional views of an object
b) one, three-dimensional view of an object
c) a pictorial view of the object
200. When dimensioning a drawing, the dimension lines should be
# a) the minimum number of dimensions necessary to enable the
component to be manufactured
b) as many dimensions as possible
c) only size dimensions
201. If the operator varies the content of the maintenance schedule,
what action must be taken?
a) Amend the Maintenance Schedule
b) Amend the Maintenance Schedule and seek the CAA approval
# c) Await CAA approval before amending the Maintenance Schedule
202. When is a Certificate of Fitness for Flight under 'A' conditions
required?
a) to allow an unregistered aircraft to fly for air test
b) after a Certificate of Maintenance Review has been signed
# c) to allow an aircraft to fly on air test to check out a modification
203. When there is an overlap of responsibility, how is the CRS signed?
# a) Appropriate Type Rated Licensed Aircraft Engineers must each
certify the parts appropriate to their license coverage
b) Only one appropriate Type Rated Licensed Aircraft Engineer may
sign the CRS as he assumes responsibility for the operation, the other
engineers must sign the paperwork
c) An appropriate Type Rated Licensed Aircraft Engineer and an
ATPL holder sign the CRS when the aircraft is away from base
204. Information contained in the ANO is
a) of a mandatory nature where safety is concerned
# b) of a legal nature in all sections and is therefore mandatory
c) written in compliance of the Civil Aviation Act of 1943 ratifying the
ICAO Convention
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205. Which of these metals is inspected using the magnetic particle

inspection method
a) magnesium alloys
b) aluminium alloys
# c) iron alloys
206. One way a part may be demagnetized after magnetic particle
inspection is by
a) subjecting the part to high voltage, low amperage a.c
# b) slowly moving the part out of an ac magnetic field of sufficient
strength
c) slowly moving the part into an ac magnetic field of sufficient
strength
207. What is generally the best procedure to use when removing a solid
shank rivet?
a) Drill through the manufactured head and shank with a shank size
drill and remove the rivet with a punch.
# b) Drill to the base of the manufactured rivet head with a drill one
size smaller than the rivet shank and remove the rivet with a punch
c) Drill through the manufactured head and shank with a drill one
size smaller than the rivet and remove the rivet with a punch
208. Aircraft skin is joggled to
a) Conform with the Area Rule
# b) Provide smooth airflow at faying surfaces
c) Make a frame lighter but stronger
209. If treated rivets have not been used within the prescribed time they
can be re-treated. What is the maximum number of times that they can
be heat-treated
a) Twice only
# b) Three times
c) If no more in Stores, as many times as required
210. Rivets kept at a temperature of between 15oC and 20oC are
usable for
a) 150 minutes
# b) 150 hours
c) 150 days
211. A hole is placed in the lowest point of electrical cable conduit
a) to allow for pull-through of the cables
# b) to allow for drainage of moisture
c) to secure the conduit to a piece of aircraft structure

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212. Taper pins are used in which of the following applications?

a) To take compression loads
# b) To take shear loads
c) To take compression and shear loads
213. What action is taken with a common circlip removed from a
component?
a) It is replaced with a new item on assembly
b) It is examined for distortion
# c) It is checked for springiness
214. The maximum bolt diameter for which a 1/16 split pin may be used
is
a) 1/4" or 2BA
# b) 3/8"
c) 7/16"
215. The check for a cable pulling out of a swaged fitting is by
a) seeing that the cable is still past the safety holes in the swage
b) seeing that there are no broken wires near the fitting
# c) looking for a shiny surface on the cable near the fitting
216. A 'Reel' used to hold an aircraft cable in storage should have a
minimum diameter of
a) at least 25 times that of the cable diameter
# b) at least 40 times that of the cable diameter
c) at least 50 times that of the cable diameter
217. How do you remove a tight link from a chain which is to be used on
an aircraft control system?
a) Dismantle, inspect, rectify and re-assemble the chain
b) If the chain has a tight link, the chain has to be removed from
service
# c) You may be able to remove the tight link by applying a light tap
with a hammer
218. Why is a shouldered stud used
# a) to provide a rigid assembly
b) as a replacement for a damaged stud
c) to decrease weight without loss of strength
219. Large control cables (45 to 120 cwt) may have tension loads that
can break the locking wire or lease lock nuts. How is this overcome?
# a) A tube is fitted over the turnbuckle assembly and drilled to take
up to 3 bolts, to prevent independent rotation of any part
b) The cable is kept slightly slack
c) Duplicating the number of cables to cut down on individual
tensile loads
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220. The initial lubricant on a new chain

a) should not be removed
# b) should be removed and replaced with the approved oil
c) must be replaced with grade altitude grease
221. False Brinelling of a bearing is
a) movement of the outer ring relative to its housing
b) a scoring of the race-way surfaces due to ball or roller skidding
# c) indentations on the race-way due to load transferred through the
bearing when static
222. Avdel rivets are closed by
a) a squeezing process
# b) a broaching process
c) a tapered mandrel
223. What is the purpose of the Avdel pin tester?
a) To test the shear strength of the pin
# b) To test the tightness of the pin in the rivet
c) To test the tightness of the rivet in the hole
224. On completion of assembly the bearing housing
a) should be examined for end float
# b) lightly packed with grease
c) packed fully with grease
225. What purpose does flux serve in welding aluminium?
a) Removes dirt, grease, and oil
# b) Minimises or prevents oxidation
c) Ensures proper distribution of the filler rod
226. The testing medium that is generally used in magnetic particle
inspection utilises a ferromagnetic material that has
# a) high permeability and low retentivity
b) low permeability and high retentivity
c) high permeability and high retentivity
227. When inspecting a butt-welded joint by visual means
a) the penetration should be 25 to 50 percent of the thickness of the
base metal
# b) the penetration should be 100 percent of the thickness of the base
metal
c) look for evidence of excessive heat in the form of a very high bead

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228. A mechanic has completed a bonded honeycomb repair using the

potted compound repair technique. What non-destructive testing
method is used to determine the soundness of the repair after the repair
has cured
a) eddy current test
# b) metallic ring test
c) ultrasonic test
229. The shielding gases generally used in the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG)
welding of aluminium consist of
a) a mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide
b) nitrogen or hydrogen, or a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen
# c) helium or argon, or a mixture of helium and argon
230. An On Condition Inspection involves
# a) an inspection of a component with a view to continued operation if
its condition warrants such action
b) replacement of life expired components for new ones
c) a program of inspections used to increase the life of lifed
components
231. Air Navigation General Regulations are to be found in
a) Airworthiness Requirements CAP 455
b) British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section A
# c) CAA Printed Manual CAP 393
232. The information in the ANO is given in the form of
a) Chapters, each one dealing with a different aspect of Civil
Aviation, these chapters being backed up by the schedules
# b) Articles of Law, some of which are further clarified by Schedules
c) Regulations, each one covering a different aspect of Civil Aviation
and as such is mandatory
233. British Civil Airworthiness Requirements
a) are printed by the CAA and are of an advisory nature
b) form the Technical requirements for the design and operation of
aircraft and their equipment
# c) interpret the ANO and form the Technical requirements for the
design
234. Which statement concerning a welding process is true?
# a) The inert-arc welding process uses an inert gas to protect the
weld zone from the atmosphere
b) In the metallic-arc welding process, filler material, if needed, is
provided by a separate metal rod of the proper material held in the arc
c) In the oxyacetylene welding process, the filler rod used for steel
is covered with a thin coating of flux
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235. The "Dwell Time" of a dye-penetrant NDT inspection is the

a) amount of time the developer is allowed to act
# b) time the penetrant is allowed to stand
c) time it takes for a defect to develop
236. The stems of an Avdel rivet are
a) removed with the riveting tool
b) removed with a taper punch
# c) nipped off and milled flush with the head
237. When checking a ball bearing for corrosion and foreign matter
# a) oscillate and rotate slowly to listen for roughness
b) rotate at operational speed and check for roughness
c) make a strip down inspection
238. A thread insert is made from
a) white metal
b) aluminium alloy
# c) stainless steel
239. Filing or grinding a weld bead
a) may be performed to achieve a smoother surface
# b) reduces the strength of the joint
c) may be necessary to avoid adding excess weight or to achieve
uniform material thickness
240. What non-destructive testing method requires little or no part
preparation, is used to detect surface or near-surface defects in most
metals, and may also be used to separate metals or alloys and their
heat-treat conditions
# a) eddy current inspection
b) ultrasonic inspection
c) magnetic particle inspection
241. A thread insert is removed by
a) using a drill the major diameter of the thread insert
# b) a special drill provided by the thread insert manufacturer
c) once fitted, a thread insert must not be removed
242. To correctly tension cables it can help
# a) to have control surface locks in to support weight and adjust
turnbuckles equally
b) to take up initial slack by additional pulleys
c) to use a cable with turnbuckles at least every eight feet
243. What type of load is a journal load?
# a) Radial
b) Axial
c) Centrifugal
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244. What is the pressure range for the Avdel Riveter Type F
a) 20 to 60 lbs per sq. in
# b) 60 to 80 lbs per sq. in
c) 40 to 60 lbs per sq. in
245. Gamma Ray Testing of combustion chambers will show up
# a) light grey on black background
b) black on lighter background
c) grey on white background
246. In selecting a torch tip size to use in welding, the size of the tip
opening determines the
# a) amount of heat applied to the work
b) temperature of the flame
c) melting point of the filler metal
247. Which of these non-destructive testing methods is suitable for the
inspection of most metals, plastics and ceramics for surface and
subsurface defects:
a) magnetic particle inspection
b) eddy current inspection
# c) ultrasonic inspection
248. The most important consideration(s) when selecting welding rod
is/are
a) current setting or flame temperature
# b) material compatibility
c) ambient conditions
249. A CMR is raised after
a) defect rectification
# b) scheduled servicing at specified intervals
c) major overhaul
250. Compliance with the ANO is restricted to
# a) aircraft and their equipment which are on the UK Civil Register
only
b) aircraft and their equipment which are on the UK &
Commonwealth Civil Registers
c) All civil aircraft and their equipment on the international Civil
Register
251. The measuring capacity of a Vernier Caliper is
a) the length of the graduated scale
b) the length of the graduated scale plus the width of the nibs
# c) the length of the graduated scale less the length of the vernier
scale
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252. to drill a 1/4 inch hole in titanium, the correct starting procedure
would be
a) to drill 1/4 inch hole direct
b) to centre punch
# c) to centre drill
253. When using a D.T.I. to check the run-out of a shaft, readings of -15
to +25 would indicate a run-out of
a) 0.025 inches
b) 0.040 inches
# c) 0.020 inches
254. Vee-blocks are manufactured
a) as single items and may be paired with any other vee-block
# b) in sets of two and identified for use as a set
c) in sets of three and identified for use as a set
255. The metric micrometer reading shown is

a) 13.87 mm
b) 13.37 mm
c) 10.337 mm

256. When fitting Rivnuts into position how are they secured and
prevented from rotating?
a) Peened
b) Locknut at the rear
# c) A locating key
257. The oxyacetylene flame for silver soldering should be
a) oxidizing
# b) neutral
c) carbonizing

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258. A flexible hose that cannot be internally inspected by eye or

intrascope can be ball tested by suspending from one end at a time to
check
# a) ball of 90% of bore of end fittings passes freely under own weight
b) a ball of 98% of bore of end fittings passes freely under own
weight
c) a ball of 95% of bore of hose can be pushed through with a metal
rod
259. Bearings to be cleaned for further examination should be wiped
free of all grease on outer surfaces with the aid of dry compressed air
for cages and rolling parts. The bearings should then be soaked in:
a) lead free gasoline
# b) white spirit
c) M.E.K.
260. Ultra sonic flaw detectors use
# a) high frequency sound waves
b) x-rays
c) a magnetic field
261.

on an engineering drawing would indicate

a) repair and recondition
b) ultra-sonic test
c) dye penetrant check

262. S.W.G. is an abbreviation for

# a) Standard Wire Gauge
b) Screw Width Gauge
c) Standard Water Gauge
263. A Certificate of Release to service states that
a) the aircraft has been maintained to an approved schedule
b) an operator has satisfied the CAA of his competence
# c) a task has been carried out in accordance with the ANO
264. When can a CMR be renewed
# a) never
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
265. If the edge of aluminium is treated with caustic soda, the metal
turns
a) black
# b) white
c) black / white / black
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266. Technical and Administrative information is officially circulated to

L.A.M.E.S. in
a) C.A.I.P.s
b) B.C.A.R.s
# c) A.W.N.s
267. After cleaning a bearing should be dried with
a) lint free rags
b) left in free air to dry naturally
# c) clean, warm, dry compressed air
268. Hoses are normally pressure tested to
a) 2 times maximum working pressure
# b) 1 times maximum working pressure
c) maximum working pressure
269. Defects are indicated in the dye penetrant crack detection test by
a) green lines and dots
# b) red lines on a white background
c) yellowish green marks
270. A dent is measured in a tubular push-pull rod by
a) passing a ball down its bore
b) callipers and feeler gauges
# c) a steel ball and micrometer
271. A fluid line marker with a skull & crossbones is
# a) warning symbol
b) radioactive symbol
c) fluid line carries toilet waste
272. NDT using colour dye process at temperatures below 15C will
a) mean choosing alternative NDT method
b) not be affected by the temperature
# c) retard the penetrant action of the dye and penetration time is
extended
273. The international marking for a water injection pipeline is a series of
a) dots
b) squares
# c) chevrons
274. What solder should be used to solder aluminium?
a) 90% tin and 10% zinc
# b) wire flux cored solder
c) D.T.D. 685 lead-silver-tin solder
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275. The soldering method where molten solder is pumped from the
bottom of a bath through a slot so that a stationary wave of solder
appears on the surface is known as the
# a) standing wave bath method
b) stationary wave method
c) rotary bath method
276. A ketts saw is used because
a) its low torque allows single handed use
b) it is available be both pneumatic and electric
# c) it can cut thicker metal than is required by most repair schemes
277. An aircraft should be cleared of snow
a) using hot fluid
b) using cold fluid
# c) using air blast
278. The gears used in a pistol windy are
# a) spur gears
b) gears in a gearbox
c) gerotor type gears
279. When countersinking rivet holes in a material
a) a plain countersinking bit should be used
b) the rivet head should stand 1/32" proud of the surface
# c) a special countersinking bit with a pad to prevent drilling too deep
should be used
280. When using dye penetrant NDT on a tank, the dye penetrant should
be applied
# a) on the inside, with developer on the outside
b) on the outside with developer on the outside
c) on the inside with the developer on the inside
281. The international marking for a fire protection pipe line is a series of
# a) diamonds
b) circles
c) squares
282. Hi-Loks are installed with the
a) shank lubricated when fitting
b) thread lubricated when fitting
# c) thread and shank not lubricated
283. The minimum distance between electrical cable splices is
a) 12 inches
b) 3 feet
# c) 500 mm
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284. A fire resistant cable is proof tested by exposure to a standard fire

for
# a) 5 minutes
b) 15 minutes
c) 30 minutes
285. Zinc Chromate applied between faying surfaces will
a) improve bonding between them
b) improve adhesion thus relieving the amount of riveting necessary
# c) inhibit dissimilar metal (electrolytic) corrosion
286. In order for dye penetrant inspection to be effective, the material
being checked must
a) be magnetic
b) be non-magnetic
# c) have surface cracks
287. Which of the following metals can be inspected using the magnetic
particle inspection method?
# a) iron alloys
b) Aluminium alloys
c) Magnesium alloys
288. Which of the following shafts would you use to obtain a clearance
fit in a bush 0.750 inch diameter?
a) 750 inch
b) 0.752 inch
# c) 0.748 inch
289. to prevent corrosion where aluminium alloy pipelines are supported
by rubber cleats, the pipe should be treated over the area of contact with
# a) varnish
b) petroleum jelly
c) French chalk
290. Which of the following is checked when using a 'GO -NO/GO'
gauge?
# a) Tolerance
b) Clearance
c) Allowance
291. The international marking for an instrument air pipe line is a
# a) zig zag line
b) wavy band
c) series of dots
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292. The maximum distance between end fittings to which a straight

hose assembly is to be connected is 50 inches. The minimum hose
length should be
a) 51 inches
# b) 51 inches
c) 3 inches
293. The length of a hose assembly with elbowed end fittings is taken
from
# a) the centre of the bore at the nipple extremity
b) the extreme overall length
c) the maximum length of the straight portion of hose
294. The international marking for a breathing oxygen pipe line is a
series of
a) diamonds
b) dots
# c) rectangles
295. If a non-ferrous metal being examined by chemical test turns black
when caustic soda is applied to the surface, the metal is
a) aluminium
b) alclad
# c) duralumin

296. Which of the following is a 'Bilateral Tolerance?

# a) 2 inches 0.002
b) 2 inches - 0.002
c) 2 inches + 0.002
297. The term "dry joint' is usually applied to
a) a water tight joint
b) a metal being lightly heated
# c) a defect associated with a soldered joint
298. A tolerance is
a) a required difference in dimension between mating parts to obtain
a certain class of fit
# b) a permitted variation on a dimension to allow for inaccuracy of
equipment
c) a permitted difference between new and worn dimensions
299. When an aircraft is pulled out of soft ground, the equipment should
be attached to
# a) the main gear
b) the nose gear
c) the tail cone
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300. A transition fit is one in which the shaft is

a) larger than the hole
b) smaller than the hole
# c) the same size as the hole
301. Cross cut files
# a) cut on the forward stroke only
b) cut on the backward stroke only
c) cut in both directions
302. When making a small soldered electrical connection, using fluxcored solder
a) the soldering iron should be loaded with solder and then applied to
the connection
b) the connection should be heated first and then solder applied
# c) the soldering iron and solder should be applied simultaneously to
the connection
303. in a torque wrench of handle length, L = 12 in. and an extension E =
3 in, the desired torque value is 300 lbs.in. the dial should read
a) 280 lb.ins.
b) 375 lb.ins.
# c) 240 lb.ins.
304. The correct size spanner for use on a unified 5/16 in. threaded
hexagon headed bolt is
a) 5/16 in A/F
b) 1/4 in A/F
# c) 1/2 in A/F
305. When a torque loading is specified for a castellated or slotted nut
on an undrilled new bolt
a) the bolt should be pre-drilled and the torque increased if
necessary to allow the split pin to be fitted
# b) the torque should be applied and the bolt suitably drilled for the
split pin
c) the bolt should be pre-drilled, the torque applied and the nut
eased back, if necessary, to allow the split pin to be fitted
306. The length of the Vernier Scale in a 24/25 Vernier Caliper is
a) 1.2 in
# b) 0.6 in
c) 2.45 in
307. After completion of electro-magnetic crack detection, the test piece
must be
a) allowed to cool to room temperature as slowly as possible
b) allowed to lose any residual magnetism over as long a period
# c) de-magnetised before returning to service
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308. Which of the following N.D.T. techniques cannot be used on a

component manufactured from austenitic stainless steel
a) penetrant dye
# b) magnetic - particle
c) hot oil and chalk
309. A reamer with spiral flutes is removed
# a) clockwise
b) anticlockwise
c) straight
310. To aid marking out on Fe metals use
a) graphite grease
# b) copper sulphate solution
c) engineer's blue
311. What is used on Magnesium to reprotect it?
a) Selenious Acid
b) Deoxidine
# c) Chromic Acid
312. The sight line on a sheet metal flat layout to be bent in a cornice or
box brake is measured and marked
a) one-half radius from either bend tangent line
b) one radius from either bend tangent line
# c) one radius from the bend tangent line that is placed under the
brake
313. Fluorescent penetrant processes for the detection of cracks or
material defects are used with
# a) an ultra-violet radiation source
b) a tungsten light source
c) an infra-red light source
314. A jury strut is one giving
a) additional support to a stressed area
# b) a temporary support
c) a part of the structure that takes only tensile loads
315. What is the power source of an Isotope?
# a) Gamma Rays
b) Ultra Violet Rays
c) X-Rays
316. The fluid used in the 'Oil and Chalk' method of Non-Destructive
testing is a mixture of
a) lubricating oil and petrol
# b) lubricating oil and lard oil
c) lubricating oil and paraffin
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317. A non-destructive testing technique which is suitable for inspecting

for delamination in Redux bonded structure of light aluminium alloys is
a) magnetic flow
# b) ultrasonic
c) eddycurrent
318. Vital point inspections are carried out
a) on an "A" Check
# b) after an area is disturbed
c) on a "C" check
319. The difference between high and low limits of a size for a dimension
is known as the
# a) tolerance
b) deviation
c) fit
320. Rubber components should be stored
a) in warm and humid conditions
b) in a well lit room
# c) in a cool dark area
321. If you are unable to identify a structure 'classification' as either
primary or secondary, what action should you adopt?
a) Grade it as 'secondary'
# b) Upgrade it to primary
c) Paint it red and stamp it as 'tertiary'
322. Under magnetic particle inspection, a part will be identified as
having a fatigue crack under which condition?
a) The discontinuity pattern is straight
b) The discontinuity is found in a non-stressed area of the part
# c) The discontinuity is found in a highly stressed area of the part
323. When inspecting a component which is being subjected to the hot
fluid chalk process, the examination for defects should be carried out
a) immediately on removal of the item from the chalk cabinet
# b) when the item is quite cool
c) whilst the item is still quite hot
324. Circular magnetization of a part can be used to detect which
defects
a) defects parallel to the long axis of the part
b) defects perpendicular to the long axis of the part
# c) defects perpendicular to the concentric circles of magnetisation

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325. In the procedure to be followed after spillage of battery acid,

neutralizing is carried out
# a) with a dilute solution of sodium bicarbonate
b) by washing with distilled water
c) by applying a coating of Vaseline
326. Which type of repair has to be used where the damage is large and
lost strength of the area has to be restored?
a) Filling plate and patch
# b) Insert and butt strap
c) Patch repair to the punctured skin
327. An indication of porosity when using a penetrant dye crack
detection method is
# a) an area of scattered dots of dye
b) closely spaced dots of dye formed in a line
c) areas where dye is not showing
328. In a test for adequate demagnetization of a component after a
magnetic particle test, the test compass should not deflect
a) more than 1o when standing due south of the component
b) more than 1o when standing north-east of the component
# c) more than 1o when standing due east of the component
329. If copper sulphate is used on magnesium alloy it will
# a) effervesce to a black colour
b) effervesce to a copper colour
c) have no effect
330. If on application of developer it all turns to a pinkish hue, what has
happened?
# a) Incorrect cleaning
b) The hue has pinked
c) Thin porosity
331. if dye penetrant inspection indications are not sharp and clear, the
most probable cause is that the part
a) was not correctly degaussed before the developer was applied
b) is not damaged
# c) was not thoroughly cleaned before developer was applied
332. When comparing the machining techniques for stainless steel sheet
material to those for aluminium alloy sheet, it is normally considered
good practice to drill the stainless steel at a
a) higher speed with less pressure applied to the drill
# b) lower speed with more pressure applied to the drill
c) lower speed with less pressure applied to the drill
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333. If it is necessary to compute a bend allowance problem and bend

allowance tables are not available, the neutral axis of the bend can be
a) represented by the actual length of the required material for the
bend
b) found by subtracting the stock thickness from the bend radius
# c) found by adding approximately one-half of the stock thickness to
the bend radius
334. When drilling stainless steel, the drill used should have an included
angle of
a) 90 degrees and turn at a low speed
b) 118 degrees and turn at a high speed
# c) 140 degrees and turn at a low speed
335. The pattern for an inclusion is a magnetic particle build-up forming
# a) a fernlike pattern
b) a single line
c) parallel lines
336. Aluminium clad alloy sheet should not be polished with mechanical
buffing wheels as this
a) will cause large static charges to build up
# b) may remove the aluminium coating
c) may remove the alloy coating
337. When carrying out a penetrant dye crack test, before the dye is
applied the surface being tested should be
a) etch primed
b) painted with developer fluid
# c) thoroughly degreased
338. What colour is used to indicate a tertiary structure on a diagram or
drawing?
a) Yellow
# b) Green
c) Red
339. When stop drilling a crack, what is the typical drill size used?
a) 0.250"
b) 0.025"
# c) 0.125"
340. Which parts of the aircraft are classified secondary structures?
a) Lightly stressed parts such as fairings, wheel shields and minor
component brackets etc
# b) Highly stressed parts but if damaged will not cause failure of the
aircraft
c) Highly stressed parts and if damaged may cause failure of the
aircraft and loss of life
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341. When degreasing aluminium alloys, and no trichloroethylene is

available, a suitable alternative is
a) M.E.K.
# b) white spirit and naphtha
c) dilute sulphuric acid
342. When mixing acid and water
a) the water should always be added to the acid
# b) the acid should always be added to the water
c) it does not matter which way the two are mixed
343. What is used to measure the depth of a blend after a corrosion
repair?
# a) Dial Test Indicator
b) Straight edge and slip gauges
c) Vernier caliper
344. Vacu-blast beads re-used on a steel component, after being used
on an aluminium component will
a) be ineffective in abrasion
# b) cause corrosion to the steel component
c) cause clogging of the vacu-blast machine
345. What colour is used to identify a 'primary structure' when using the
aircraft Maintenance Manual?
a) Yellow
b) Green
# c) Red
346. A grinding wheel is normally refaced by
a) holding a hard wood scraper against the rotating wheel
b) grinding through using another grinding wheel
# c) dressing with a special tool
347. The main scale on a 49/50 Vernier caliper is divided into
a) inches, tenths and fortieths
# b) inches, tenths and twentieths
c) inches, tenths and thousandths
348. Centre punches are made of
a) high carbon steel hardened and tempered
b) case hardened mild steel
# c) high carbon steel with the tip hardened and tempered
349. When checking a torque wrench 15 inches long, the load required
to give torque of 120 lbs.in. is
a) 6 lbs
# b) 8 lbs
c) 10 lbs
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350. The formula for setback for a 90 o bend is

a) (R + T)
# b) (R + T)
c) (R + T)
351. What type of flutes should be used in a reamer for cutting titanium?
a) Straight flutes
b) Tapered flutes
# c) Spiral flutes
352. The depth micrometer reading shown is

a) 0.336 ins.
b) 0.261 ins.
c) 0.361 ins.

353. You are involved with a fire caused by titanium swarf. What type of
extinguishant should you use to deal with the fire?
a) CO2
b) Chemical foam
# c) Dry asbestos wool and chalk powder
354. When carrying out a dye penetrant inspection, what time should
elapse after applying the developer before inspecting the component?
# a) Initial inspection after 30 seconds followed by a 2nd inspection
after 10 minutes
b) After 10 minutes
c) After 15 minutes
355. Caustic soda placed on the edge of alclad will turn
a) black white black
# b) white black white
c) all white
356. The length of a blended repair of corrosion should be no less than
a) 10 times its depth
# b) 20 times its depth
c) 5 times its depth
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357. What should be the included angle of a twist drill for soft metals?
a) 118 degrees
# b) 90 degrees
c) 65 degrees
358. A cable is replaced
a) when each strand is worn to limits
# b) if a chemical spillage is suspected
c) when a shiny portion is found
359. If there is a positive allowance between the smallest possible hole
and the largest possible shaft, the fit is known as
# a) a clearance fit
b) an interference fit
c) a transition fit
360. An aircraft should not be refueled when
a) the APU is running
# b) within 10 metres (30 feet) of radar operating
c) navigation and landing light in operation
361. Which of the following NDT methods can be carried out and
certified by a mechanic not approved specifically for NDT inspections
a) Ultrasonic
b) Magnetic Particle
# c) Neither of the above
362. When should the developer be applied to the component
# a) after excess penetrant has been removed and the area completely
dried
b) before the penetrant dries
c) before applying penetrant
363. Why is an extra layer of fibre glass added to a composite repair?
a) To increase the strength of the repair
# b) For sacrificial sanding
c) To provide additional flexibility
364. Plumbers solder is grade
a) B
b) C
# c) D
365. The basic weight of an aircraft is
# a) the aircraft, minimum equipment, fuel and oil required to fly the
aircraft
b) the passengers, baggage and fuel
c) the pilot, flight crew and their luggage
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366. To check the structure of a wing

a) low voltage X-rays are used
# b) high voltage X-rays are used
c) ultrasound NDT is used
367. How would you check the setting of an adjustable reamer?
# a) Ring gauge
b) Dial test indicator and V' blocks
c) External calipers
368. What is the specified lubricant for drilling brass?
a) Paraffin
b) Lard oil
# c) None
369. What should the point angle of a drill be if it is to be used for
drilling titanium (drill size below 1.4 inch)?
# a) 105 to 120
b) 90
c) 90 to 105
370. In the Limit System, the term 'allowance' is the
a) shaft diameter variation
b) hole diameter variation
# c) difference between shaft and hole diameters
371. Which of the following NDT methods requires that the orientation
(or direction) of the defect be known before the test can commence?
a) X-Ray and Magnetic Particle
b) Ultrasonic and Dye Penetrant
# c) Magnetic Particle and Ultrasonic
372. Before soldering stainless steel it must be
a) cleaned with emery cloth
b) sand papered
# c) pickled
373. Silver solder melts within the range
a) 200 C - 400 C
b) 400 C - 550 C
# c) 600 C - 850 C
374. How are pin punches classified?
a) By overall length and type
b) By length and diameter of the small end
# c) By type and diameter of the small end

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375. How are spring dividers classified?

a) The diameter of the largest circle that can be scribed
b) The diameter of a circle scribed with the legs at 600
# c) The length of the legs
376. Which is correct concerning the use of a file?
a) Apply pressure on the forward stroke, only, except when filing
very soft metals such as lead or aluminium
# b) A smoother finish can be obtained by using a double-cut file than
by using a single-cut file
c) The terms `double-cut` and `second-cut` have the same meaning
in reference to files
377. Which procedure is correct when using a reamer to finish a drilled
hole to the correct size?
a) Turn the reamer in the cutting direction when enlarging the hole
and in the opposite direction to remove from the hole
# b) Turn the reamer only in the cutting direction
c) Apply considerable pressure on the reamer when starting the
cut and reduce the pressure when finishing the cut
378. Of what tolerance is the following an example?
1 in.
+ 0.002
- 0.001
a) Unilateral
# b) Bilateral
c) Multilateral
379. When fitting a thread insert
a) a thread the next size up from the original should be tapped
# b) the hole should be expanded using a tap supplied by the insert
manufacturer
c) the insert should be tapped in using a hammer
380. B.C.A.Rs
a) are issued by Ministry of Trade and Industry
# b) contain minimum requirements to be met
c) detail mandatory requirements for aircraft design and
construction
381. Which of the following defects could not be detected by Eddy
Current NDT inspection?
a) A crack in a magnesium alloy wheel casting
# b) A crack in a glass fibre reinforced plastic cowl
c) Heat damage of a Haynes Alloy turbine blade
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382. Which of the following methods could be used to detect the

presence of tiny drops of Mercury in a large area of aircraft hull
structure after an accident with a mercury thermometer?
a) Ultrasonic
# b) X-Ray
c) Magnetic Particle
383. On completion of soldering a non-activated flux
a) must be cleaned off with a selected solvent
b) must be cleaned off with an acid solution
# c) need not be cleaned off
384. The purpose of a taper tap is to
a) form a tapered thread
b) produce a fine thread
# c) start a thread
385. Why is the Vee cut in the base of a scribing block?
a) to reduce the contact area with the marking off table and reduce
friction
# b) to trap any dirt that may be adhering to the surface of the marking
off table
c) to allow the scribing block to be used on the edge of the marking
off table
386. How should a scraper be finally sharpened?
a) By draw filing
b) On a grindstone
# c) On an oilstone
387. How is a D.T.I. initially set up?
a) The gauge plunger should be fully extended and the needle zeroed
b) The needle zeroed, then the plunger fully extended
# c) The gauge plunger should be partly depressed and the needle
zeroed
388. A lightning strike on an aircraft would show
a) the entry point only
b) the exit point only
# c) the entry and exit point
389. When drilling a 3/8" hole in titanium
a) the hole should be drilled straight through with the 3/8" drill
b) the hole should be centre punched, pilot drilled and then drilled
# c) a centre drill should be used

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390. How should a dead weight tester be used?

a) The pressure increasing handle should be screwed in before the
addition of fluid and screwed out when fluid is added
b) The platform should be removed and fluid poured into the hole
# c) The outlet should not be connected to the instrument until the
required weights are raised by the platform
391. Which of the following NDT methods requires that the surface of
the test piece is cleaned down to bare metal?
# a) Dye-penetrant
b) Eddy Current
c) Magnetic Particle
392. An inside micrometers normal measurement range is
a) .in. to 10in
# b) 2in. to 10in
c) 2in. to 12in
393. What is the purpose of Target Points on a Vernier caliper?
a) To zero the caliper
b) For scribing lines inside tubes
# c) To enable spring dividers to be accurately set
394. General purpose solders are graded by
a) a colour coding
# b) a letter coding
c) a numerical coding
395. What action is taken when soldering flux residue may have lodged
in deep crevices of an assembly
a) it must be thoroughly rinsed with a weak solution of sulphuric
acid and washed in cold water
b) it must be immersed in a weak solution of phosphoric acid and
rinsed in water
# c) it must be immersed in a weak solution of hydrochloric acid and
rinsed thoroughly in running water
396. Die Nuts are used to
a) form external threads
# b) clean up damaged threads
c) form internal threads
397. In marking a light alloy
a) the scriber must be held at an angle to give a smooth line where
bending is required
b) caustic soda is used
# c) a pencil is used to mark the material and all marks removed after
bending
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398. When assembling metals of different potential, corrosion may be

inhibited by application of
# a) zinc or barium chromate & assemble while wet
b) zinc or chromic acid & assemble while wet
c) nothing - assemble bare
399. When using the colour contrast NDT
a) the surface should be lightly scuffed
# b) the surface paint should be removed
c) the surface should be bead blasted
400. When using dye penetrant field kit, removal of excess penetrant is
done by applying the solvent by
a) spraying twice direct on the part
b) spraying once direct on the part
# c) using a lint free cloth
401. A Dial Test Indicator may be used for
a) checking dimensions to within 0.125''
b) checking any known depth
# c) checking a round bar for bow
402. Which cut of a file should be used on mild steel?
a) Single cut
b) Second cut
# c) Double cut
403. Nickel alloy chisels should be sharpened
a) on a grindstone
# b) on a oilstone
c) by filing
404. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) To cut an aluminium block use a fine hacksaw blade
b) To cut thin mild steel plate use a coarse blade
# c) To cut thin sheet metal use a fine blade
405. A power meter indicates that a circuit has a power of 16 kW.
Separate readings of the voltage and current are 400 V and 20 A
respectively. The Power factor is
# a) 2
b)
c) 20
406. What is a key-seat rule used for?
a) Providing a positive driving force
b) Marking lines which are parallel to a true edge
# c) Marking lines parallel to an axis of a round bar
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407. When measuring current in a circuit, the ammeter is placed

# a) in series with the circuit
b) in parallel with the circuit
c) in series with the shunt
408. A 3 bit multimeter will indicate readings up-to
a) 9999
b) 999
# c) 1999
409. Liquid penetrant tests can be used to detect
a) internal porosity in castings
b) corrosion wall thinning in pipes and tubes
# c) fatigue cracks in magnesium alloy parts
410. Water-washable liquid penetrants differ from Post-emulsification
penetrants in that they
a) need not be removed from surfaces prior to development
b) can only be used on aluminium alloys
# c) do not need an emulsifier added
411. The accuracy a bevel protractor can be read to is
a) 1
b) 50'
# c) 5'
412. When using a post-emulsification penetrant, the timing is most
critical during
a) penetration
# b) emulsification
c) penetrant removal
413. A liquid penetrant test cannot
a) be used on porous materials
# b) locate sub-surface discontinuities
c) be used on non-metallic surfaces
414. After mechanical removal of corrosion on an aluminium alloy
casting, the length of the blended recess should be
a) no more than twenty times the depth
b) no less than ten times the depth
# c) no less than twenty times the depth
415. After carrying out an identification test of aluminium alloy with
caustic soda, the caustic soda should be neutralized with
a) Phosphoric acid
b) Copper sulphate solution
# c) Chromic anhydride solution
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416. Steel wire brushes or steel wool should

a) be used to clean magnesium alloys
b) be used to clean aluminium sheet
# c) never be used on light alloys

417. If an English micrometer is showing 4 main divisions, 3 subdivisions and the 25th thimble division was in line, what would the
reading be?
a) 0.555in
# b) 0.475in
c) 0.175in
418. An open circuit on an ohmmeter would be indicated by a reading of
# a) infinite resistance
b) zero resistance
c) a negative resistance
419. The leads of an ohmmeter should be replaced if their resistance is
greater than
a) 0.05 ohms
b) 0.5 ohms
# c) 1 ohm
420. Torque loading is determined by multiplying the tangent force
applied at the free end of the spanner
a) by the dia. of the bolt and the distance of its point of application
# b) by its distance of application from the axis of the bolt
c) by the distance moved by the point of application
421. Hot air drying of articles during liquid penetrant testing is carried
out at a temp. of
a) 75 F
# b) 130F
c) 250F
422. Which electrical measuring device needs a power source
a) a voltmeter
b) an ammeter
# c) an ohmmeter
423. When measuring voltage or current with a digital multimeter, the
indication is
a) peak values
# b) RMS values
c) Average values
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424. on a multimeter, what colour lead is connected to the Common

socket
a) red
# b) black
c) green
425. The Vernier scale of a Bevel Protractor is shown below. What is the
reading?

a) 8615
b) 3845
c) 6315

426. A phosphate based flux paste is for soldering

a) aluminium
b) brass
# c) stainless steel
427. What type of lubricant should be used when drilling aluminium?
# a) Paraffin
b) Vegetable oil
c) None
428. How are spring dividers sharpened?
a) By grinding the inside of the points
b) By filing the outside of the points
# c) By stoning the outside of the points
429. Three point micrometers are for measuring
a) linear dimensions
b) external dimensions
# c) internal dimensions
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430. When is a coarse hacksaw blade used?

a) When cutting material of thin cross section
# b) When cutting material of thick cross section
c) When cutting ferrous metals only
431. To neutralize spilled battery acid on aluminium alloy, use
a) caustic soda
# b) bicarbonate of soda
c) sulphuric acid
432. Hydrogen embrittlement of high tensile steel is caused if it is
treated with
# a) Phosphoric acid
b) Zinc Chromate
c) Nitric acid
433. The regulations concerning the levels of competence for personnel
authorized to carry out Non-Destructive testing are described in
a) the Air Navigation Order
b) JAR 66
# c) Airworthiness Notice No.94
434. What would be the result of an insufficient clearance angle on a
twist drill?
# a) It would cut slowly, if at all
b) It would produce an oversize hole
c) It would tend to pull through the hole
435. Dents in a tubular push-pull rod
a) are not allowed in the end thirds of the rod
# b) in the middle third of the rod
c) anywhere on the rod
436. A voltage drop across a component is measured by placing the
meter in
# a) parallel with the component
b) series with he component
c) series with the power source
437. Which of the following reamers would you use in a hole having a
keyway?
a) Parallel reamer
b) Expanding reamer
# c) Spiral fluted reamer

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438. 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
a) tighten further until device fits
b) file the base of the nut
# c) change the nut or bolt for one that will achieve the desired
condition
439. A tolerance given on a dimension is indicated
# a) by a plus and minus sign preceding the permitted tolerance
b) by the prefix TOL with the permitted tolerance
c) by enclosing the permitted tolerance within a triangle
440. How much material should be allowed for reaming?
a) 0.010" to 0.015"
# b) 0.003" to 0.007"
c) 0.001" to 0.010"
441. This symbol found on an engineering drawing would mean

a) concentricity
b) cylindricity
c) angularity

442. The purpose of the CRS is

a) to ensure that the log book entry is complete
# b) to turn a log book or job card entry into a legal document and to
ensure that the signatory takes full responsibility for the work done
c) to comply with article 15 of the ANO which states that an aircraft
must not fly unless it is properly equipped for the intended flight
443. Duplicate inspections are
a) Inspections signed by a mechanic and countersigned by an
approved signatory or licensed engineer
# b) Inspections certified by one approved signatory or LAE and then
certified by a second approved signatory or LAE
c) Inspections which have to be duplicated but which can finally be
certified by one LAE or approved signatory

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444. This symbol means

a) first angle projection

b) second angle projection
c) third angle projection

445. When a piece of metal is bent, the surface of the metal on the
outside of the bend is
a) in compression
# b) in tension
c) neither in tension or in compression
446. The abbreviation B.A. means
a) British Assembly
b) British Arrangement
# c) British Association
447. The resistance between a flexible hose and a component should
not exceed
# a) 0.05 ohm
b) 0.5 ohm
c) 1 ohm
448. Why is it necessary to use flux in all silver soldering operations?
# a) To chemically clean the base metal of oxide film
b) To prevent overheating of the base metal
c) To increase heat conductivity
449. Oxides form very rapidly when alloys or metals are hot. It is
important, therefore, when welding aluminium to use a
a) solvent
b) filler
# c) flux
450. Bore tests of flexible hoses are carried out using a suitable ball or
bobbin of
a) 25% of the diameter of the end fittings
b) 85% of the diameter of the end fittings
# c) 90% of the diameter of the end fittings
451. When related to aeronautical engineering , the term Inspection" is
defined in the publication
a) ANO article 11
# b) Airworthiness Notice (AWN) 3
c) BCAR Section L
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452. The technical laws relating to Civil Aviation are contained in

a) the Civil Aviation Act 1971
# b) the Air Navigation Order
c) the Civil Aircraft Inspection Procedures
453. Technical and Administrative information is circulated to licensed
engineers, aircraft owners, and approved organizations in
a) A.N.O. revisions
b) Air Navigation Regulations
# c) Airworthiness Notices
454. Civil aircraft manufactured in the UK are constructed from parts
that have been
a) tested to destruction
b) manufactured by British Aerospace
# c) manufactured to approved drawings
455. Design drawings of aircraft components are produced by
organisations approved by
# a) C.A.A. in accordance with BCAR
b) British Standards Institute
c) S.B.A.C.
456. The sight line of a bend is
a) half a radius from the tangent line
b) at the tangent line
# c) one radius from the tangent line
457. in Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) welding, a stream of inert gas is used to
# a) prevent the formation of oxides in the puddle
b) concentrate the heat of the arc and prevent its dissipation
c) lower the temperature required to properly fuse the metal
458. A resurfaced soldering iron cannot be used effectively until after
the working face has been
a) fluxed
b) polished
# c) tinned
459. What is the proof loading for cables after swaging?
a) 1/3 minimum breaking strain
# b) 50% minimum breaking strain
c) 2/3 minimum breaking strain
460. Control chains should be fitted in an aircraft
# a) with the minimum of slack in the chain
b) so that the chain can be removed easily
c) with as much slack as possible to allow for contraction
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461. This tolerance symbol means

a) angularity
b) position
c) diameter

462. Where are correct layout, dimensioning, numbering and reference

procedures for engineering drawing are to be found
a) BS 1916
# b) BS 308
c) BS 31
463. What is the purpose of a Morse taper on large sizes of twist drills?
a) To allow the drills to be fitted to a drilling machine
b) To ensure that the drill is fitted correctly
# c) To give a positive drive when fitted into a tapered chuck
464. 10:1 on an engineering drawing indicates
a) the drawing is one tenth full size
# b) the drawing is ten times full size
c) the drawing is full size
465. after cutting a 3/8 " BSF internal thread and stud, it is found that the
stud is too large. How is a fit achieved?
a) Remove the male thread crests with a fine emery cloth
b) Grind a taper on the end of the bolt
# c) Re-adjust the die and re-cut the male thread
466. Civil Aircraft Airworthiness Information Procedures
a) contain information of a mandatory nature
# b) are a guide to the general maintenance of aircraft
c) contain approved inspection schedules
467. British Civil Airworthiness requirements
# a) list the minimum design requirements for aircraft
b) specify the minimum qualifications for aircrew and engineers
c) give General technical information
468. What should be the included angle of a twist drill for hard metal?
# a) 118 degrees
b) 100 degrees
c) 90 degrees
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469. You have reamed out a hole in a piece of titanium. How should you
remove the reamer safely to prevent unnecessary damage?

a) Anti-clockwise
b) Allow the reamer to pass right through the hole
c) Remove it, but in the same rotation as if cutting

470. The sharpest bend that can be placed in a piece of metal without
critically weakening the part is called the
a) bend allowance
# b) minimum radius of bend
c) maximum radius of bend
471. Increasing the weight of an aircraft
a) decreases the glide range
b) increases the glide range
# c) has no affect on the glide range
472. The Datum point on an aircraft, for measuring C of G position could
be
# a) anywhere on the aircraft
b) the front bulkhead
c) the nose of the aircraft
473. What work has to be recorded and signed for
# a) all work carried out
b) only work involving replacements
c) only work which entails a duplicate inspection
474. Are C.A.A.I.P. mandatory?
a) Only selected parts which are in B.C.A.R.
b) Yes, but only for six months at a time
# c) No, nothing in C.A.A.I.P.s is mandatory
475. When reading an engineering drawing, this symbol means

a) profile of a surface
b) profile of a position
c) profile of a line

476. The threads per inch on the spindle of an English micrometer are
a) 25 t.p.i.
# b) 40 t.p.i.
c) 50 t.p.i.
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477. Variable load is weight of
# a) crew, their baggage and equipment relevant to role

b) fuel, oil and non-expendable equipment relevant to role

c) basic weight plus operating weight
478. The spring loaded ratchet attached to the spindle of a standard
external micrometer produces
# a) a pre-set feel during use
b) a smooth free run during use
c) a means for controlling thread binding
479. Solders are available in two forms
a) stick solder with a rosin core and solder in a wire form having a
rosin core
# b) stick solder needing a separate flux and solder in wire form
having a rosin core
c) Solder in a wire form needing a separate flux and stick solder
needing no flux at all
480. The purpose of the land on a twist drill is to
# a) reduce friction
b) present the cutting edge at the required angle
c) to allow clearance for swarf
481. When weighing an aircraft, the hydraulic system should be
a) completely full
b) empty
# c) filled to maximum level mark
482. Lines known as short dashes (thin) are used on drawings to
indicate
a) visible outlines
# b) hidden detail
c) cutting revolved
483. Cargo placed aft of the datum will produce a
# a) positive moment
b) negative moment
c) neutral moment
484. If the C of G of an aircraft with a full complement of fuel is
calculated
# a) the C of G must be recalculated with zero fuel to ensure it will still
be within limits
b) the C of G will always be within limits if it was within limits with
full fuel tanks
c) the C of G will only need to be recalculated if the fuel weight is
behind the aircrat C of G position
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485. The name given to the moving scale on the Vernier caliper is
a) the cursor

b) the main scale

c) the vernier scale

486. This symbol means

a) flatness
b) position
c) perpendicularly

487. What is the reading of the Vernier caliper scale in inches shown
below?

a) 1.816
b) 1.8016
c) 0.1816

488. What does the cut of a file refer to

a) Number of teeth per inch
# b) Arrangement of the teeth
c) Grade
489. Why are teeth of hacksaw blades off-set?
a) To provide greater strength
# b) To provide clearance for non-cutting part of the blade
c) To allow a quick cutting positive action
490. Why are some components torque loaded?
# a) To ensure they do not vibrate loose
b) To ensure that they are tightened to their yield point
c) To ensure that their elastic limit is not exceeded
491. Any change to a drawing
# a) must be accompanied by the new issue number and date
b) requires a new drawing number
c) must be notified to the S.B.A.C.
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492. This symbol on a drawing means

a) washed and packed

b) solution treated and precipitated
c) solution treated and requiring precipitation

493. This symbol means

a) diameter
b) dimensionality
c) concentricity

494. How are files classified?

a) By length, grade and material
# b) By length, grade, cut and section
c) By length, grade, cut, section and material
495. Details on recording of weight and C of G position can be found in
# a) BCAR section A
b) Air Navigation Order
c) Airworthiness Notices
496. Hammers are classified by
a) shape of head and length of shaft
b) weight and length of shaft
# c) weight and type of head
497. What does the term 'second cut' indicate as applied to hand files?
# a) The grade of the file
b) A reconditioned file
c) The section of the file
498. A Weight and Centre of Gravity Schedule is required by
a) all aircraft regardless of weight
# b) all aircraft above 2730 kg MTWA
c) all aircraft not exceeding 2730 kg MTWA
499. When using a reamer, in which direction should it be turned?
a) Anti-clockwise when Cutting and removing
# b) Clockwise when cutting and removing
c) Clockwise when cutting and anti-clockwise when removing

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500. What comprises a full set of BA taps?
a) A taper, second and plug tap

b) A taper and plug tap

c) A taper and second tap

501. Break lines are used

a) to show where components are expected to break
b) in sectional drawing
# c) where it would be inconvenient (because of limited space) to draw
long lengths of the same section
502. An oblique projection
a) is the same as an isometric projection
# b) has one view looking directly at one face with the lines
representing depth drawn at a constant angle
c) has one view looking directly at one face with the lines
representing depth drawn at 90 o
503. A Weight and Centre of Gravity Schedule is to be raised
a) in triplicate, for the CAA, the operator and the maintenance
organisation
b) once only, for the CAA
# c) in duplicate, for the CAA and the operator
504. The teeth on a hacksaw blade
# a) should point away from the handle
b) should point towards the handle
c) does not matter which way they point
505. What is the clearance angle on a twist drill
# a) 12 degrees
b) 59 degrees
c) 130 degrees
506. If a new Weight and Centre of Gravity Schedule is issued, the old
one must be retained for
a) one year
b) two years
# c) six months
507. When tapping blind holes
a) a single tap is used
b) a set of two taps is used
# c) a set of three taps is used

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508. On a torque wrench the torque loading is

a) the tangential application of the force divided by the perpendicular

distance to the centre of the bolt
b) the tangential application of the force plus the perpendicular
distance to the centre of the bolt
# c) the tangential application of the force times the perpendicular
distance to the centre of the bolt
509. Surface Plates are used
# a) for marking out work and testing flat surfaces
b) for filing flat surfaces
c) only on surface tables
510. Draw filing produces
a) a course finish
# b) a fine finish
c) a mottled finish
511. For purposes of calculating weight and C of G position, an adult
male is considered to have a mass of
a) 65 kg
b) 75 kg
# c) 85 kg
512. Aircraft must be reweighed
a) after two years from manufacture only
# b) after two years from manufacture then at periods not exceeding
five years
c) at periods not exceeding five years
513. A Weight and Centre of Gravity Schedule must be signed by
a) the pilot
b) the CAA
# c) a Licensed aircraft engineer
514. A drawing in which the subassemblies or parts are shown as
brought together on the aircraft is called
a) a sectional drawing
b) a detail drawing
# c) an installation drawing
5. A safe edge of a file is used
a) against a rough unfinished surface
# b) against a finished surface
c) to give a fine polished finish to a smooth surface

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516. What is the minimum number of hacksaw blade teeth that should be
in contact with the material being cut

a) 4
b) 2
c) 3

517. Scribers are used to

# a) mark guide lines on material
b) produce an accurate finish
c) make centre pop marks for drilling
518. The main scale of a Metric Vernier Caliper is calibrated in
a) millimetres
# b) millimetres and half millimetres
c) micro-meters
519. A thread on a drawing is labeled - 20 UNF 1B. The thread is
a) external
# b) internal
c) either external or internal, depending on the application
520. NTS on a drawing stands for
a) Not True Scale
# b) Not To Scale
c) No Tolerance System
521. A load sheet
# a) is always carried on the aircraft
b) need not be carried on the aircraft if one remains at base
c) is never carried on the aircraft
522. A load Sheet must be signed by
# a) the Commander of the aircraft
b) the Loading Officer
c) a licensed aircraft engineer
523. Variable Load is
a) weight of fuel and oils
b) weight of passengers
# c) weight of crew, their baggage and their equipment
524. When reading a blueprint, a dimension is given as 4.387 inches +
0.005 - 0.002. Which statement is true?
a) The maximum acceptable size is 4.385 inches
# b) The minimum acceptable size is 4.385 inches
c) The maximum acceptable size is 4.389 inches

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525. A hydraulic system schematic drawing would indicate the
a) specific location of the individual components within the aircraft

b) direction of fluid flow through the system

c) type and quantity of the hydraulic fluid

526. for a drill to cut properly it is essential that the point angle be the
same on each side, for general use the angle is
a) 130o
# b) 59o
c) 12o
527. Chalk when used with a fine file produces
# a) a finer finish
b) a ground type surface
c) a milled type surface
528. The pitch of a hacksaw blade is
a) its length
b) the number of teeth on the blade
# c) the number of teeth per inch
529. When using a hand file correctly, the downward pressure should be
used only
a) on a return stroke
b) on the forward and return stroke
# c) on the forward stroke
530. When using a bench grinding machine the wheel rotates
a) from the bottom upwards past the work piece
# b) from the top down towards the work piece
c) either direction as selected on starting the machine
531. A Load Sheet is compiled in the order of
a) Basic Weight, Variable Load, Fuel Load, Disposable Load
b) Variable Load, Fuel Load, Disposable Load, Basic Weight
# c) Basic Weight, Variable Load, Disposable Load, Fuel Load
532. An aircraft which has its C of G forward of the Forward Limit
# a) will have a longer take-off run
b) will have a shorter take-off run
c) the take-off run will not be affected
533. Which statement is true regarding an orthographic projection?
a) There are always at least two views
b) It could have as many as eight views
# c) One-view, two-view, and three-view drawings are the most
common
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534. A line used to show an edge which is not visible is a
a) phantom line

b) hidden line
c) break line

535. One purpose for schematic diagrams is to show the

# a) functional location of components within a system
b) physical location of components within a system
c) size and shape of components within a system
536. The size of the nibs of vernier calipers can be ascertained by
# a) noting the dimension engraved on the instrument
b) measuring the steel rule
c) using the standard of 0.693 inches
537. The thimble of an English micrometer is divided into
a) 50 equal divisions
# b) 25 equal divisions
c) 40 equal divisions
538.

The reading on the inch micrometer scale shown is

a) 4.758 ins
b) 0.483 ins
c) 0.488 ins

539. A flux is used in soldering to

a) etch the metals surface for more adhesion
# b) to dissolve oxides
c) to prevent solder spikes

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540. This type of break line represents

a) square tube
b) round tube
c) round bar

541. What angle of turn will double the weight of the aircraft
a) 30o
b) 45o
# c) 60o
542. The Vernier Height gauge uses the same principle as
a) the micrometer
b) the bevel protractor
# c) the vernier caliper
543. What type of line is normally used in a mechanical drawing or
blueprint to represent an edge or object not visible to the viewer?
# a) Medium-weight dashed line
b) Light solid line
c) Alternate short and long light dashes
544. 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
a) zone number
b) specification number
# c) station number

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545. The correct way to show two adjacent sectioned parts is

a)

b)

c)
546. The pitch of the screw thread on an English micrometer is
a) 0.050 in
b) 0.001 in
# c) 0.025 in
547. The best way to check control cables for broken wires is to
a) examine them visually
b) increase the tension and check with a magnifying glass
# c) run a rag along the cable in both directions
548. If the turnbuckles in a control system are tightened excessively the
result will be
a) the cable will break
# b) the aircraft will be heavy on controls
c) the cables will vibrate excessively and cause failure of controls
549. The "Lay Line" on a flexible hose is
a) a white line painted the full length of the hose to indicate any
stretch in the hose
b) an arrow painted on the hose to show the direction of fluid flow
# c) a white line painted the full length of the hose to indicate any twist
in the hose
550. Backlash is a type of wear associated with
# a) gears
b) bearings
c) rivets
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551. After a chain has been cleaned in paraffin it should be

a) hung up to drip dry

b) dried in hot air
c) washed in soapy water then hung to drip dry

552. What fraction of the minimum breaking load should be the proof
load for a chain?
a) 0.1%.
b) 0.1
# c) 1/3
553. A control cable is proof loaded to ensure that
a) it will not break after fitting in an aircraft
b) it will not stretch after fitting in an aircraft
# c) the end fittings on the cable are secure
554. To check the structure of a wing, which NDT is used?
# a) Radiographic
b) Dye penetrant
c) Magnetic Flaw
555. British turnbuckles are checked for safety by
# a) attempting to pass a hardened pin probe through the inspection
hole
b) attempting to push locking wire through the hole
c) looking through the hole and checking for threads showing
556. If corrosion is found on a chain
# a) replace the chain
b) clean off the corrosion and if acceptable re-fit the chain
c) lubricate the chain
557. A suspected chemical spillage on a cable, you should
a) clean the cable and inspect 24 hours later
# b) replace the cable
c) clean, inspect and refit immediately
558. The riveting defect in the figure shown is

a) too much hammering

b) the snap was not square
c) the dolly was not square

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559. Rivet allowance is

a) the distance between rivets in the same row

# b) the amount of material required to form the rivet on installation
c) the distance the rivet is positioned from the edge of the repair plate
560. This electrical symbol represents a

a) single pole double throw switch

b) double pole double throw switch
c) double pole single throw switch

561. In the Push-pull Tube linkage used in aircraft flying control

systems, how is the length of the tube adjusted?
a) It is fixed and does not require adjusting
# b) By adjusting end fittings at each end of the tube
c) Fit anew push-pull tube
562. The three principle dimensions specified for a chain is the diameter
of the rollers and
a) the pitch and width across the outside of the plates
# b) the pitch and width between the inner plates
c) pitch and chain length
563. The distance between the centres of the rollers of a chain is called
a) length
b) crest
# c) pitch
564. What is the approximate distance of the sphere of influence of a
rivet?
a) 4 D
b) 2 D
# c) 5 D
565. Rivet clearance is
# a) the amount that the rivet hole diameter exceeds the rivet diameter
b) the distance between rivets in the same row
c) the distance between rows of rivets

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566. This electrical symbol represents a

a) variable inductor
b) iron core inductor
c) air core inductor

567. This electrical symbol represents a

a) PNP transistor
b) NPN transistor
c) Zener diode

568. The minimum rivet pitch is

a) 2 x the rivet diameter
b) 2 1/2 x the rivet diameter
# c) 3 x the rivet diameter
569. Spotfacing is done to
a) provide a good surface for welding
# b) provide a flat area on a rough surface
c) compensate for height in lieu of a spring washer
570. If ice and snow is found on the wings of an aircraft. Before flight
the
a) ice should be removed but snow can remain because the airflow
will remove it
b) snow should be removed but ice can remain because it has no
appreciable affect on the airflow
# c) all snow and ice must be removed

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571. Which of the following formulas should be used to calculate the
percentage extension of an aircraft control chain
Note:

M = Measured length under load in inches

X = Number of pitches measured
P = Pitch of chain in inches
# a) M - (X x P) x 100
XxP
b) X - (M x P) x 100
MxP
c) M + (X x X) x 100
PxM
572. HTS aircraft control cables are protected from corrosion by
a) zinc plating
b) cadmium coating
# c) Galvanising
573. The maximum allowable extension of a chain assembly over a
nominal length is
a) 3%
b) 5%
# c) 2%

574. In a first angle orthographic projection the plan view is placed

# a) below the front elevation
b) below the side elevation
c) above the front elevation
575. A geometric tolerance symbol indicating that one edge must be
parallel to a datum edge would be shown as
#

a)

b)

c)
576. When a cutting plane on a drawing cuts a web longitudinally, the
web is
a) sectioned the same as the rest of the view
# b) not sectioned
c) sectioned with different direction of hatch
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577. A shaft dimension given as 1.225 +/- 0.003 followed by MMC
should be manufactured to what size?
# a) 1.228

b) 1.222
c) 1.225
578. 2 microns is
a) 0.002
# b) 0.002 mm
c) 0.000 002
579. The edge or surface of a part from which dimensions are measured
from is called the
a) reference plane
# b) datum
c) water line
580. This electrical symbol represents a

a) push to reset circuit breaker

b) push-pull circuit breaker
c) toggle switch circuit breaker

581. What is the purpose of the hole in the swaged end fitting on a
swaged cable?
a) To allow trapped air to escape
# b) To ensure the cable end passes the inspection hole on drilled
through type fittings but leaves the locking wire hole clear
c) To allow a split pin to be inserted
582. With a serviceable chain not required for use, how should you
store it?
a) clean, lubricate, wrap the chain in grease proof paper and suspend
# b) carefully coil, lubricate, lay flat and wrap in grease proof paper
c) lay the chain flat in full length , lubricate and wrap in brown paper
to exclude all dirt and moisture

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583. The riveting defect in the figure shown is

a) an incorrect snap has been used

b) the snap was not square
c) the hole was too small

584. The inspection hole in a turnbuckle is

a) to allow the locking wire to pass through for the purpose of locking
# b) to ensure that the turnbuckle is in safety
c) to ensure that the locknuts are adequately tightened
585. Which of the following could be a primary cause of HIRF protection
failure?
# a) Unserviceable radio filters
b) Broken or missing static wicks
c) Corrosion on bonding leads
586. This electrical symbol represents a

a) light bulb
b) fuse
c) flexible coupling

587. The grip of a rivet is

a) the area of the plates held firmly together
# b) the thickness of plates which can be fastened
c) the length of rivet left to form the head
588. Water Lines are
a) front to rear measurements on the fuselage
# b) vertical measurements on the fuselage
c) left and right measurements on the fuselage
589. When a cutting plane goes through a bush and bolt assembly, on
the sectioned view
# a) the bush will be hatched but the bolt will not
b) neither the bush nor the bolt will be hatched
c) both the bush and the bolt will be hatched
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590. This symbol indicates that

a) machining is required on a particular surface

b) machining is required on all surfaces
c) chisels must not be used

591. When checking a diode forward bias function, the positive lead of
the ohmmeter should be placed on the
# a) anode and the negative lead to the cathode
b) cathode and the negative lead to the anode
c) cathode and the negative lead the earth
592. An avometer can measure alternating current because it has a
a) moving coil
b) moving iron
# c) bridge rectifier circuit
593. Which of the following could be a primary cause of HIRF protection
failure?
# a) Unserviceable radio filters
b) Broken or missing static wicks
c) Corrosion on bonding leads
594. The basic equipment of an aircraft is
a) the crew equipment, and other equipment including fuel and oil
necessary for a particular flight
b) all equipment including fuel and oil necessary for a particular flight
# c) that equipment which is required for every role of the aircraft for
which the aircraft is operated plus unusable fuel.
595. Taper reamers are classified by
a) the diameter of the small end
b) the diameter of the large end
# c) a type number (1 to 10)
596. Silver solder is made from
a) tin, copper and zinc
b) copper, tin and silver
# c) copper, zinc and silver
597. Brazing material is made from
a) copper and tin and lead
b) copper, silver and tin
# c) copper zinc and silver

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598. When clamping cable looms containing co-axial cables

# a) avoid distortion to the co-axial cable to maintain the dielectric

constant
b) distortion of the outer sheath is allowed providing the inner cable
is not affected
c) the clamps must be no more than 1 metre apart
599. When fitting coaxial cable connectors it is important to
a) fit the correct lock nuts
# b) not damage any seals fitted
c) make sure the outer cup is fitted the correct way round
600. The bonding resistance of primary structure must not exceed
a) 0.5 ohms
b) 0.005 ohms
# c) 0.05 ohms
601. A crimped electrical connection is suspected to be high resistance.
How would you verify this without disconnecting the circuit?
a) Measure the resistance with a 250 volt megger
b) Measure the resistance with an ohmmeter
# c) Measure the millivolt drop across the connection with a millivolt
meter
602. How would you measure continuity of a coaxial cable?
a) With a 250 volt megger
b) With a safety ohmmeter
# c) With a reflectometer
603. What is the licensed engineer responsible for when fitting a new
component to an aircraft?
a) That is has a green serviceable tag
b) That the paperwork is signed by an approved signatory
# c) The correct part number, the modification state and the
serviceability of the component
604. Where would you find documented, the fore and aft limits of the C
of G position?
# a) In the Flight Manual (or the documentation associated with the C
of A)
b) In the aircraft Maintenance Manual
c) In the technical log
605. If a test or inspection instrument has no calibration data supplied
by the manufacturer, you would use the calibration data provided by
a) CAAIPs
b) the Maintenance Manual
# c) the British Standards Quality Assurance documentation referring
to calibration of instrumentation and test equipment
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606. Why are test or inspection instruments regularly calibrated and

certified?
a) To ensure they are being used regularly
# b) To ensure they will perform within the required limits of operation
c) To ensure they can handle the range of measurements required of
them
607. Who is responsible for ensuring that weight and balance
instrumentation is serviceable before use?
a) An engineer holding a license in the instrument category
# b) The person responsible for carrying out the weight and balance
procedure
c) The manufacturer of the equipment
608. The term 'reaction' used in weighing an aircraft refers to
# a) the individual loads on each landing gear
b) the sum of the loads on all of the landing gear
c) the sum of the loads on the main landing gear only
609. When inspecting a weld, you should make sure that
# a) the parent (or basis) materials are fully fused together
b) the weld has inclusions inside the bead
c) there are voids either side of the weld
610. A hole drilled at the intersection of two bends in a fabricated sheet
metal component is called
a) a crack stopper
# b) a relief hole
c) a drain hole
611. This is a diagram of

a) a voltage divider
b) a potentiometer
c) a voltage regulator

612. Aluminium alloy pipe used for hydraulics systems is flared

# a) as supplied
b) annealed
c) normalized
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613. Material used for springs is

a) Low carbon steel or alloy steel with high working stresses
b) Low carbon steel or alloy steel with low working stresses
# c) High carbon or alloy steel with low working stress
614. Magnetic Flux detection will show defects which are
# a) transverse only
b) longitudinal and Transverse
c) longitudinal only
615. Thrust bearings transmit
# a) thrust loads, thus limiting axial movement
b) thrust loads, thus limiting radial movement
c) radial loads, thus limiting axial movement
616. Chipping of a ball bearing indicates
a) brinelling
b) chattering
# c) spalling
617. When testing thermocouples using a test set the ambient
temperature
a) never needs to be considered
# b) is considered every time
c) is only considered when temperatures of 20 degrees C or above
618. After a heavy landing you should check
a) engine module alignment
b) engine compressor shaft alignment
# c) engine thrust alignment
619. Refueling should not take place when
a) APU running
b) Nav lights and landing lights on
# c) within 30 m (100 ft) of radar equipment being operated
620. When Ground Power is connected to aircraft, the generators are
a) paralleled to supply
b) paralleled to supply for ground starting only
# c) never be parallel
621. Electronic test equipment for fuel tank contents systems usually
incorporate variable
a) inductors
b) resistors
# c) capacitors
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622. A defect would be marked on an exhaust system using

# a) chalk
b) a pencil
c) a special zinc/copper tipped marking tool
623. Which of the following lines indicate hidden detail on a drawing?

a) A continuous line as shown in 1

b) A broken line as shown in 3
c) A broken line as shown in 2

624. A hairline crack would show up on a dye penetrant inspection as

a) a group of dots spread over a wide area
# b) a continuous line of small dots
c) a thin broken line or chain
625. When carrying out an ultrasonic inspection, what is the gel used
for?
# a) To create a good sonic coupling between the the probe and the
test piece
b) To reduce the friction between the probe and the test piece
c) To prevent the test piece from becoming scratched by the probe
626. Before using a bonding tester, the 6 foot lead has the two prongs
shorted together with a piece of metal. What would the indicator read?
# a) Full scale left
b) Full scale right
c) Zero at the centre
627. When using a megger to test insulation resistance, capacitive filters
should be disconnected for what reason?
a) Remove the risk of damage to the megger
# b) Remove the spurious readings caused by the capacitors charging
and discharging
c) Prevent damage to the filters

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628. When Inserting pins into a forward facing connector the inserting
tool should be used with the gap facing which direction:
a) The centre of the connector
# b) The outside of the connector
c) Either direction
629. Hydraulic crimping tool after completing the crimping operation,
releases the crimp when?
# a) The by pass valve opens
b) The by pass valve closes
c) Foot pedal force is at maximum
630. The type of binding tape used for cables in temperatures above
360C is which of the following?
a) Nylon
# b) Teflon
c) Nomex
631. At which frequency is the calibration of crimping tools carried out?
a) Annually
# b) Every 1000 crimps
c) Bi-annually
632. In order to maintain HIRF protection, bonding checks between
airframe and electrical components carrying voltages greater than 50V
RMS or dc should not exceed:
a) 1 M ohm
# b) 1 ohm
c) 0.05 ohm
633. Ribbon cables affected by mutual impedance and current loop
leakage should be protected by
a) Shielding each individual conductor
b) Connecting all conductors to a common earth
# c) Earthing each alternate conductor to separate points
634. On a long co-axial cable how would you check for discontinuities
and shorts in situ?
a) Safety ohmmeter
# b) Time domain reflectometer
c) Continuity tester
635. What is the minimum bend radius of a loom adequately supported
at a terminal block?
a) 8 x diameter
# b) 3 x diameter
c) 10 x diameter
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636. How are front release pins removed?

a) The tool is Inserted from the front and the pin is removed from the
front
# b) The tool is inserted from the front and the pin is removed from the
rear
c) The tool is inserted from the rear and the pin Is removed from the
front
637. If a co-axial cable clamp is over tightened so as to compress the dielectric, how will the capacitance change?
# a) Increase
b) Decrease
c) Stay the same
638. What is the minimum bend radius of a single co-axial cable?
# a) 6xdiameter
b) 8 x diameter
c) 10 x diameter
639. What is wet arc tracking?
a) A fault caused by insulation damage and fluid contamination
# b) A fault caused by hot stamp printing
c) A fault caused by knuckling through"
640. When using a heat shrink gun, what should the temperature of the
gun be set to?
# a) 100 above the heat shrink value
b) 100 below the heat shrink value
c) 15 below the heat shrink value
641. What is the maximum resistance between the main earth system
and a metal plate on which the earthing device (tyre) is resting?
a) 1 megohm
# b) 10 megohms
c) 100 megohms
642. What is the primary purpose of bonding of metallic parts of an
aircraft?
a) To prevent lightening strikes
b) To carry provide a return path for electrical two-wire system
# c) To prevent high potential differences between metallic parts from
building up
643. What is the reason for a primary bonding connections large crosssectional area?
# a) To carry lightening discharge current should the need arise
b) To maintain the airframe at the same potential throughout
c) To carry the static discharge current to the conducting nose wheel
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644. The three electrical checks carried out on aircraft are (1) continuity
(2) bonding (3) insulation. What is the order in which they are executed?
a) 1-2-3
b) 2-3-1
# c) 2-1-3
645. When an engine is not in direct electrical contact with its mounting,
how should it be bonded?
a) With at least one primary conductor
# b) With at least two primary conductors, one each side of the engine
c) With at least two primary conductors on one side of the engine
646. When carrying out a serviceability check on a bonding tester - short
together the three prongs of both probes and ensure which of the
following?
a) A full scale reading is obtained is obtained
# b) A zero reading
c) The meter reads 0.1 ohm
647. When an earth-return terminal assembly has to be replaced which
of the following checks must be carried out?
# a) Bonding and milli-volt drop tests
b) Bonding and insulation resistance tests
c) Bonding and continuity tests
648. If the leads of a bonding tester are damaged, what is the
procedure?
a) A new lead may be manufacturers using the correct current rated
cable
b) Provided that the damage is situated dose to the end of the leads
the cable may be shortened
# c) The damaged leads and the tester should be returned to the
manufacturer for repair and calibration
649. When carrying out milli-volt drop checks on a circuit, what is an
approximate guide for a correct reading?
a) 10 milli-volts for every 15 amps flowing
# b) 5 milli-volts for every 10 amps flowing
c) 10 milli-volts for every 5 amps flowing
650. When refueling an aircraft from a tanker, why are the aircraft and
tanker bonded together?
a) To enable the aircraft re-fuel pumps to be operated from the tanker
electrical supply
# b) To maintain the aircraft and tanker at the same electrical potential
c) To discharge static electricity from the aircraft to the tanker
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651. When carrying out a continuity test on a circuit when a known

resistance exists, what instrument would you use?
# a) A multimeter
b) A high resistance insulation tester
c) A lamp and battery
652. Effective continuity is not possible unless which of the following
conditions exists?
a) All circuit earths are disconnected
# b) The portion of the circuit under test must constitute a simple
series circuit with no parallel paths
c) All manually operated switches must be off
653. Why is a low voltage supply used for continuity testing?
a) To avoid damage to the wiring
# b) To avoid breaking down a high resistance film that might exist
between contacting surfaces
c) To prevent fuses blowing and lamps burning out
654. If an insulation resistance tester is operated and the leads are
suspended in free air, what will the meter read?
# a) Infinity
b) Zero
c) Mid scale it is a ratiometer movement and there is no current
flowing in the external circuit
655. When replacing a bonding connection and the original conductor
cannot be matched exactly, which of the following replacements would
you use?
# a) One manufactured from the same type of material, but of greater
cross sectional area should be selected
b) One manufactured from any conducting material of the same
cross sectional area be used
c) One manufactured from any piece of Nyvin cable having the
correct current capacity may be used
656. How do you reduce or remove electrostatic charges which may
build up on fibre glass surfaces?
a) The surface is impregnated with copper strips
# b) The surface is treated with a special conductive paint
c) No special treatment is necessary because fibre glass is an
insulator
657. If bridging strips or bonding cords are fractured, what action may
be taken?
# a) A new conductor should be fitted
b) The broken ends can be soldered
c) The broken ends can be repaired with an in-line splice
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658. An Insulation test is carried out on a group of cables and a low

reading obtained. What action would you take?
a) Change or renew all the cables involved in the test
# b) Break the circuit down and carry out further checks
c) A low reading would be expected because the cables are in
parallel
659. What is a typical min insulation resistance value for an aircraft
undercarriage bay?
a) 10 megohms
b) 5 megohms
# c) 2 megohms
660. Whenever possible a functional test should be carried out on an
aircraft using which power supply?
# a) An external supply
b) The aircraft battery
c) The aircraft generators
661. Immediately after carrying out an insulation check, which of the
following applies?
a) A continuity check must be carried out before switching on the
circuit for the first time
# b) The readings observed arid the atmospheric conditions at the time
should be noted and compared to previous readings
c) The observed readings should be noted and an independent
check carried out by another engineer
662. A Hardy Spicer coupling has what type of bearings?
a) Plain bearings
b) Ball Bearings
# c) Needle bearings
663. When using the Trepanning Tool, the hole to be drilled should be
a) 1/32" Smaller than the guide diameter
b) 1/32" bigger than the Guide Pin Diameter
# c) Same diameter as the guide pin
664. When a helicopter lands, how does the pilot signal to ground staff
when it is safe to approach the aircraft?
a) Flash the Nav lights
b) Flash the landing lights
# c) Turn the anti collision lights off
665. When using a digital meter to test a diode , a correct operation of
the diode is indicated by a volt drop of
# a) 0.3v to 0.7v
b) 1.5v to 2v
c) 2.5v to 2.8v
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666. When using a stripboard , the tracks on a PCB are etched

# a) before component fitment
b) after fitment but before soldering the components
c) after fitment and soldering of components
667. The recommended insulation resistance of a DC motor is
# a) 0.5 megohms
b) 2 megohms
c) 5 megohms
668. Silver soldering is suited for
a) general soldering work
# b) high temperature applications
c) electronic component soldering
669. Soft solder is suited for joints, which are
# a) subjected to small forces
b) subjected to strong forces
c) subjected to fatigue
670. to check that the ident pulse is being generated from an ATC
transponder,
# a) press the ident and monitor the indication on the ramp test set
b) select ident and check the indication on the instrument panel
c) select an ATC channel and check the morse code
671. A feather key locates a gear on a shaft and permits
a) a positive and strong drive transmission
# b) a positive drive and axial movement
c) a positive drive with the gear firmly locked
672. If an aircraft exceeded the RVSM , when shall the crew report the
incident in the appropriate channels
a) 24 hrs
b) 48 hrs
# c) 72 hrs
673. Dye penetrant is suited for what materials?
a) Ferrous magnetic materials only
# b) Non magnetic non-ferrous materials
c) Plastics and non magnetic materials only
674. Taper pin are classified by
a) length and taper
b) length and diameter of large end
# c) length and diameter of small end

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675. Graphite greases are used for

# a) high temperature applications
b) low temperature applications
c) medium temperature applications
676. Live AC circuits to be checked for open circuits by the use of
a) ohmmeter set to megohms
# b) ammeter set to amps
c) multimeter set to AC volts
677. A milivolt drop check is to be carried out on a heavy duty relay. The
milivolt meter would be connected to the relay
a) when contacts are open and power is on
b) when contacts closed and power is on
# c) when contacts open and power off
678. Light drive fits for bolts have a max size of
a) .0025 inch
b) .005 inch
# c) .0006 inch
679. Removal of ice by the use of de-icing fluid on the aircraft, before
flight
# a) may remove ice for a period of time depending on the airfield
conditions
b) must be 1 hour before flight to enable fluid to be cleaned from
aircraft
c) will provide sufficient prevention of ice formation until take off
680. Non metallic parts of the aircraft
a) do not require to be bonded because they are non conductive
b) must be bonded by bonding leads
# c) must be bonded by application of conductive paint
681. When fitting a hydraulic component, the hydraulic seal should be
lubricated with
a) with a specified hydraulic oil
# b) the same fluid that is used in the hydraulic system (e.g. skydrol)
c) grease
682. To ensure protection against HIRF affecting audio and navigation
aids
a) ensure that the correct number of static wicks are fitted
b) inspect and check all bonding leads to ensure their serviceability
and replace if defective
# c) ensure that all audio and navigation equipment is adequately
screened
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683. If the aircraft is away from base who may certify the second part of
the duplicate inspection?
# a) a pilot with a licence for the aircraft type
b) a pilot with a licence for any similar aircraft type
c) any licensed engineer
684. BITE systems to be used on the ground only is deactivated by
a) the parking break
# b) on take off
c) by the undercarriage retraction
685. The intervals for calibration of test equipment
a) are every year
b) are as specified in JAR 145
# c) are different from one appliance to another
686. A multiplier resistance is used to extend the working range of the
a) ammeter
# b) voltmeter
c) ohmeter
687. On twist drill chart, small drills have
# a) largest numbers
b) smallest numbers
c) their sizes in fractions, in inches
688. What drill angle is used to drill titanium?
a) 90-100 degrees
b) 130-140 degrees
# c) 100-110 degrees
689. When pressure testing a flexible hydraulic pipe you test it at?
a) Its normal axis
b) Straight plus and minus 15 degrees
# c) Normal axis plus and minus 15 degrees
690. When turning and towing an aircraft, why should sharp radiuses be
avoided?
a) Power steering leaks could occur
b) Scrubbing of nosewheel tyres could occur
# c) Scrubbing of mainwheel tyres could occur
691. The minimum 'no smoking' zone around an aircraft when refuelling
is
# a) 6m
b) 15m
c) 10m
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692. A CO2 extinguisher is used on

# a) solid, liquid and electrical fires
b) solid, liquid, hot metal and electrical fires
c) solid and liquid fires
693. The Sine Bar is used to
a) check accuracy of slip gauges
b) by itself to calculate angles
# c) produce angles using slip gauges
694. When tightening a nut on a bolt the torque loading applied is
a) independent of whether the threads are wet or dry
b) inversely proportional to the force applied to the spanner
# c) the tangential application of the force times the perpendicular
distance from the point of application to the centre of the bolt
695. The UK standard of limits and fits is
# a) BS4500
b) BS308
c) BS8888
696. The pressure gauge fitted to a Dead Weight Tester. The piston area
is 0.25 sq.in. 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) it will read
a) 1.25psi
# b) 20psi
c) 200psi
697. De-icing fluid Type 1 is used
# a) for short holdover times
b) where the ambient temperature is below -10degrees Centigrade
c) where holdover times are long
698. Block cumulative maintenance means that
a) each check usually involves an increased aircraft down time
# b) all the checks require the same man hour input except for the
major inspections
c) all the maintenance is carried out in blocks
699. A separate modification record book is required for
a) all aircraft
# b) passenger aircraft exceeding 2730 kgs MTWA
c) passenger aircraft exceeding 3600 kgs MTWA
700. Sector record pages from the Tech Logs, must be
# a) at least duplicated
b) retained for two years from the date of issue
c) retained for four years from the last effective date
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701. In an electrical cable 1EF6B22NMS, what does the letter E

represent?
# a) Circuit function
b) Cable size
c) Segment letter
702. On a vernier micrometer, what will three turns of the barrel
represent?
a) 0.050"
# b) 0.075"
c) 0.100"
703. When mooring an aircraft what type of rope should be used?
# a) Nylon
b) Fibre, tied tight due to stretch when wet
c) Fibre, with some slack due to shrinkage when wet
704. When using a Pacific tensionmeter the correct tension is found by
a) reading dial, provided the correct riser is used for the cable
diameter
# b) comparing reading to chart provided
c) adding reading to riser number
705. Dye penetrant kits should be stored
# a) out of sunlight in a dry place
b) in direct sunlight to keep it dry
c) in a dark damp cupboard
706. When testing a fuel metering unit, how is it checked?
a) With the meter in parallel with the unit
# b) With the meter in series with the unit
c) With the unit disconnected
707. How does a windy drill get power?
# a) Impeller
b) Spur gear
c) Bevel gear
708. Which of the following can dye penetrant be used on
# a) non ferrous metals
b) plastics
c) honeycomb panels
709. When using bonding tester
# a) ensure prongs penetrate anodised layer
b) ensure prongs do not penetrate anodising layer
c) an anodised component cannot be tested
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710. An aircraft with underwing mounted engines has a heavy landing,

where would you expect to see wrinkling of the skins?
# a) on the top and bottom skins
b) Top skin only
c) Bottom skin caused by engine inertia
711. in an oxygen system, if the pressure drops to 500 PSI, it
a) Causes anoxia
# b) blocks the oxygen system regulator
c) Begins to overheat
712. How are taper reamers classified?
a) Taper and diameter of small end
# b) Length and diameter of large end
c) Length, diameter of large end, and diameter of small end
713. Where do you find the preparation for weight and balance?
# a) Maintenance Manual
b) CAIPs
c) BCARs
714. An AC voltmeter reads
a) peak value
b) peak to peak value
# c) average value
715. Minimum equipments to be carried is given by
# a) JAR OPS
b) JAR 145
c) JAR 25
716. In film radiography, image quality indicators (IQI) are usually placed
a) between the intensifying screen and the film
# b) on the source side of the test object
c) on the film side of the object
717. A hydrometer is used to
a) check battery electrolyte density
b) take humidity reading
# c) check battery electrolyte specific gravity
718. A pyrometer is a
a) pyramid shaped altimeter
# b) thermometer for use at high temperature
c) foam/granule fire extinguisher

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719. A hygrometer is used to

a) check battery electrolyte relative density
b) check battery electrolyte specific gravity
# c) take humidity reading
720. Which type crack will probably cause the most build-up in the
magnetic particle indicating medium?
a) shrink
b) grinding
# c) fatigue
721. Identify the parts required to make up a flared-tube fitting?
# a) Sleeve and nut
b) Body, sleeve and nut
c) Ferrule and nut
722. The letter A.F.D. in a circle stamped on a material indicates that it
has
a) been annealed fired and doped
# b) been anodic flaw detected
c) an across flats diameter bolt
723. The primary reason for using flux when welding aluminium is to
a) promote better fusion of the base metal at a lower temperature
# b) prevent oxides from forming ahead of the weld
c) prevent molten metal from flowing too widely
724. The oxyacetylene flame for silver soldering should be
a) oxidizing
b) carburising
# c) neutral
725. Which items listed below is the most important consideration when
selecting a welding rod?
a) Type of torch
b) Thickness of the metal to be welded only
# c) Type and thickness of the metal to be welded
726. On a coaxial cable, cable impedance is
a) proportional to length
b) inversely proportional to length
# c) not effected by length
727. Where would Zone 324 be found in ATA 100?
# a) Tip of horizontal stabiliser
b) Fwd of the wing rear spar
c) Between rear spar of wing and trailing edge of wing
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728. A secondary earth is

# a) 18 AWG
b) not less than 0.5mm cross sectional area
c) 22 AWG
729. On a static leak tester, pressure is released by
# a) slowly opening the release knob for 3 minutes
b) an internal balance valve in the tester
c) a bleed valve in the tester
730. The strength of a riveted joint is determined by
a) pitch and tensile strength of rivet
b) shear strength of rivet and material it is made of
# c) shear strength and pitch of rivet
731. What temperature should the heat gun be set for shrinking heat
shrink sleeve?
# a) 100 degrees C above rated temperature
b) 100 degrees C below rated temperature
c) At the rated temp
732. What should be checked before a licensed engineer signs a CRS?
# a) That he/she has worked for 6 months on the aircraft type within the
previous 2 years
b) That he/she has had continuation training within the previous 2
years
c) That he/she has worked for 4 months on the aircraft type within
the previous 2 years
733. How many primary bonding conductors are required on an engine?
a) 2 on one side
# b) 1 on each side
c) 1 only
734. A 0.625" drill is identified by
a) Letter A
b) Letter E
# c) 5/8
735. HIRF interference occurs when
a) in use on mid frequencies
# b) in use on all frequencies
c) in use on low frequencies
736. Solder can be used to join
a) similar metals only
b) only copper based metals
# c) some dissimilar metals
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737. Bonding value for secondary structure is

# a) 1 ohm
b) 0.5 ohms
c) 0.05 ohms
738. A fuel calibration test set when used to check an aircraft with half a
fuel load is connected
a) to gauge with fuel level capacitance
# b) to gauge with fuel level in series
c) to gauge with fuel level in parallel
739. To measure AC with a moving coil, it
a) is rectified and measures peak value
# b) is rectified and measures average value
c) can be directly connected
740. The benefit of a ketts saw is
a) it allows a single handed operation due to less torque
# b) it can cut thicker metal than is usually required for a repair
c) it comes in two versions - pneumatic and electric
741. 'E' on a wire, under ATA 100 is a
a) phase indication
# b) system ID code
c) cable size
742. The drill bit cutting angle for titanium is
a) 90-100 degrees
# b) 105-120 degrees
c) 120-140 degrees
743. The flare angle on an AGS pipe is
a) 45 degrees
# b) 37 degrees
c) 90 degrees
744. A gap in a fire wall can be plugged by
a) a plastic bung
b) an aluminium plate
# c) a fireproof bung or bush
745. Prior to aluminium alloy bonding we
# a) acid etch
b) solvent wipe
c) alkaline etch

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746. Diffusion bonding gives

a) high strength and stiffness
# b) high strength and ductility
c) high strength and brittleness
747. Glass reinforced panels are bonded by
# a) special conductive paint
b) bonding strips to conductors
c) wire mesh
748. Calibration of aircraft hydro static weighing equipment is
a) carried out every time before an aircraft is weighed and adjusted
by operator
# b) done once a year
c) not required
749. On an aircraft which has had a heavy landing on the lower wing you
may see
a) sagging
b) hogging
# c) wrinkling
750. A chain is removed by
a) spring clips
b) removing chain links on an endless chain
# c) nuts and bolts
751. An aircraft should be cleared of snow using
# a) hot fluid
b) cold fluid
c) hot air
752. When weighing an aircraft
# a) the aircraft is jacked
b) only he main wheels are weighed
c) a load cell should be placed under each set of wheels
753. Vital points inspections are carried out
a) on an A check
# b) after the area is disturbed
c) on a C check
754. Rubber components should be stored
a) in warm and humid conditions
b) in a well lit room
# c) in a cool dark area

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755. When an aircraft is pulled out of soft ground

# a) the equipment should be attached to the main gear
b) the equipment should be attached to the nose gear
c) the equipment should be attached to the tail cone
756. An aircraft should not be refuelled when
a) the APU is running
# b) with radar and electrical equipment operating
c) navigation and landing lights are operating
757. To check the structure of a wing, use
a) low voltage X-rays
# b) high voltage X-rays
c) ultrasonic NDT
758. When drilling light alloy
a) no lubricant is required
b) lard oil should be used
# c) use the specified lubricant
759. When countersinking rivet holes in a material
a) a plain countersink bit should be used
b) the rivet head should stand 1/32" proud of the surface
# c) a special countersinking bit with a pad to stop drilling too deep
should be used
760.The picture above shows a torque wrench with an extension. To
apply a torque
of 350 lb.in. the reading on the dial should be
a) 350 lb.in.
# b) 280 lb.in.
c) 245 lb.in.
761. The gears in a pistol windy drill are
# a) spur gears
b) gears in a gear box
c) gerotor type gears
762. When using dye penetrant NDT on a tank, the penetrant should be
applied
# a) on the inside, with developer on the outside
b) on the outside, with developer on the outside
c) on the inside, with developer on the inside
763. Reaming light alloy tube is done with
# a) the same oil and lubrication as used for cutting
b) hard base lubricant
c) no lubricant
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764. What is a countersink tool used for?

a) To adjust the angle of a countersink
b) To prevent damage to pipework in a blind hole
# c) To adjust the depth of a countersink
765. Storage of components to prevent corrosion is usually in the form
of
a) a plastic box
# b) silica gel
c) grease proof paper
766. When mooring helicopters
a) one blade should be tied to the tail rotor
b) one blade should be tied to the structure
# c) each blade should be capped and tied to the mooring points
767. To prevent wet arc tracking
a) cables should not be stretched
b) cable grips should be tight
# c) ensure hot stamp printing is controlled
768. Dye penetrant kits should be stored
# a) out of sunlight in a dry place
b) in direct sunlight to keep it dry
c) in a dark damp cupboard
769. Aircraft measurements aft of the datum are
# a) positive
b) negative
c) either positive or negative
770. When splicing a cable with a soldered joint, the operation is
finished when
a) the solder has melted
# b) the solder and insulation have formed
c) the solder sleeve disappears
771. When manufacturing a connector the unused holes are
a) filled with connector blanks
b) filled with connectors
# c) covered with blanks
772. There is ice and snow on a helicopter blade. You
a) wipe off excess snow and leave ice
# b) remove all traces of ice and snow
c) leave a layer of ice

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773. Wrinkling of an aircraft skin will

a) weaken the skin
b) increase drag on the aircraft
# c) cause rivets to pull
774. Marking out on stainless steel can be clarified by application of
a) ammonia
# b) copper sulphate
c) sal ammoniac
775. Tolerance is the
# a) allowable error due to faulty workmanship and tools
b) difference between worn and new tools
c) the difference between a hole and shaft size
776. A press fit requires
a) the hole to be expanded by heat
# b) some sort of driving force
c) the shaft to be shrunk by cooling
777. When drawing lines on aluminium alloy sheet prior to bending
# a) a thin coat of zinc chromate primer should be used, ready for
pencil lines
b) a scriber should be used
c) a wax pencil should be used
778. You have removed a bolt from a critical bolted joint for inspection
and rectification. What action should you take prior to inspection?
# a) A preliminary inspection should be made before the hole is cleaned
b) Before any inspection is carried out, the nut/bolt and hole must be
cleaned with a solvent such as trichloroethylene
c) Clean the bolt shank and thread and re-grease and replace bolt and
check for side-play.
779. On inspection of a critical bolted joint you witness black or grey
dust or past. What type of corrosion has taken place and what type of
material is involved?
a) Galvanic corrosion in magnesium alloys
# b) Fretting corrosion in aluminium alloys
c) Exfoliation corrosion in magnesium alloys
780. In a critically bolted joint
# a) a PLI washer can only be used once
b) a PLI washer can be used more than once only with self locking
nuts
c) a PLI washer can be affected by thread lubricant
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781. What solvents could you use to clean tools used for fibreglass
repairs?

a) Lead free petrol/kerosene

b) Trichloroethylene or acetone
# c) acetone or MEK
782. Which of the following jointing compounds should not be used in
the vicinity of a joint where the temperature may exceed 200 degrees C?
# a) DTD 369
b) DTD 200
c) DTD 900
783. Why is jointing compound applied to the surfaces of material being
joined together prior to riveting?
a) To prevent swarf damage
b) To act as a sealant and prevent filiform corrosion
# c) To inhibit electrolytic action
784. What is the typical acceptable limit of a dent on a frame member?
a) One and a half times the skin thickness
b) Twice the skin gauge and 0.75" diameter
# c) One gauge depth and 0.75" diameter
785. What is indicated by the wrinkling of the underside of an aircraft
skin?
# a) Hogging
b) Fretting
c) Sagging
786. What is used to re-protect magnesium?
a) Selenious acid
b) Deoxidine
# c) Chromic acid
787. What is used on magnesium to remove corrosion?
a) Selenious acid
# b) Chromic acid / sulphuric acid solution
c) Strontium chromate
788. How do you prevent aquaplaning during landing?
# a) Use reverse thrust
b) Reduce flare
c) Put flaps up

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789. When an aircraft has been struck by lightning

a) control surface freedom of movement need not be checked

provided skin punctures are less than 3/16 inch diameter.
# b) control surface bearings and hinges should be checked for
stiffness in operation
c) control surface freedom of movement need not be checked
providing the bonding is undamaged.
790. Galvanic corrosion refers to a type of
a) plating process
b) surface corrosion
# c) corrosion between two pieces of material
791. Co-axial cable is preferred to airframe cable in which application?
a) High frequency interference
b) Low frequency interference
# c) Where the diameter of cable is not important
792. Chromating used on magnesium alloys produces
a) metal chromates on the surface chemically
b) chromium surface electrochemically
# c) a chromate film surface
793. Forward release connectors are
a) pushed forwards
# b) pulled backwards
c) twisted to the right
794. A metallic stiff nut
a) is pre lubricated and does not need lubricating
b) cannot be torque loaded
# c) cannot be used in areas in excess of 250oC
795. If during an engine overhaul, ball or roller bearings are found to
have magnetised but otherwise have no defects, they
# a) must be degaussed before use
b) are in an acceptable service condition
c) cannot be used again
796. Damaged chromate film should be repaired by using
# a) selenious acid 10% by weight in water
b) phosphoric acid 10% by weight in water
c) selenious acid 20% by weight in water
797. When receiving new parts it is the responsibility of the engineer to
check
a) it was designed to acceptable standards
b) it has a green serviceable label attached
# c) it is of the correct modification state and is serviceable
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798. Chromating used on magnesium alloys

# a) uses chromates and converts the surface chemically

b) uses chromium and converts the surface electrochemically
c) uses chromium, which is deposited on the surface
799. PIDG crimp tools are marked by
# a) coloured handles and wire crimp size on tool
b) coloured handles only
c) wire crimp size on tool only
800. Repair to aluminium pipe can be done using burnishing
a) if damage is no more than 5%
# b) if damage is no more than 10%
c) if damage is surface only
801. When there is no laid down procedures for calibration, what should
be used?
a) CAAIPs
# b) British Standards for calibration of tools
c) Aircraft Maintenance Manual
802. What type of flux should generally be used?
a) Active
# b) Non-Active
c) Passive
803. When measuring a square waveform with a multimeter, what
voltage does it display?
a) Less than RMS value
b) More than RMS value
# c) Equal to RMS value
804. If an ammeter reads 0 - 1mA FSD, what would you be required to do
to enable it to read 10mA FSD?
a) Place a 9 ohm resistor in series with the meter
b) Place a 9.9 ohm resistor across the coils
# c) Place a 5.8 ohm resistor as a shunt in parallel with the meter
805. What should be done if a tool is found not to be working to its
calibrated requirements?
# a) It should be removed from service, marked as unserviceable and
sent away for overhaul
b) A mechanic should adjust it to restore it to the correct operation
c) It should be placed back into stores and kept in service until the
next calibration is due

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806. How do you prevent earth loops forming on screened cables?

a) Do not earth the screen

b) Earth both ends of the screen
# c) Earth one end of the screen
807. When carrying out a bonding test in the presence of an anodic
coating, what should you do?
a) Take account of the resistance of the coating
b) Disregard the resistance of the coating
# c) Penetrate the coating so a good electrical contact is made
808. When carrying out soldering to an end termination and a wire, you
should tin
# a) both the end of the wire and the termination
b) only the end of the wire
c) neither the wire or the termination as tinning is not required
809. When inspecting an aircraft after a lightning strike, you should
observe
a) entry damage
b) entry and exit damage
# c) all signs of burning
810. To detect a fault with magnetic particle flaw detection, the test
requires
# a) two passes at 90 degrees to each other
b) one pass in any direction
c) two passes in any direction
811. The substance used in ultrasound inspection is
# a) a couplant to allow sound waves to travel
b) a cleaning agent to keep the components clean
c) a developer
812. Run-out of a rod is measured using
# a) DTI, surface plate and V-blacks
b) micrometer and V-blocks
c) vernier and V-blocks
813. Dye penetrant defects are marked using
# a) crayon, unless used in a highly stresses area
b) pencil
c) chalk
814. How would you mark a defect on an exhaust system?
a) Special zinc/copper tipped marking tool
b) Pencil
# c) Chalk
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815. Swaging of a cable end fitting is checked by

# a) using a go / no-go gauge on the barrel

b) measuring the length of the barrel before and after swaging
c) looking for cracks on the swage indicating poor swaging
816. The internal resistance of a voltmeter is
# a) high
b) low
c) no more than 0.05 ohms
817. The internal resistance of an ammeter is
a) high
# b) low
c) 1 ohm
818. For airworthiness purposes, aircraft parts are graded as
# a) primary, secondary and tertiary
b) class A, B and C
c) 1, 2 and 3
819. After working with epoxy resins, how is natural oil returned to the
skin?
a) Refatting cream
b) Epoxy removing cream
# c) Acetone/lanolin mixture
820. When crimping wires, the wires should be
# a) lightly twisted
b) twisted
c) straight
821. Why are copper wires used in electrical systems?
a) They do not give off a magnetic field
b) They have high permeability
#
c) They have a low resistance to current
822. When crimping wires, the wire should
#
a) extend 0.8 mm beyond the crimp
b) be flush with the crimp
c) be beneath the crimp
823. A pressure vessel of thickness 1/16" to 1/8" is being tested with
dye penetrant. The penetrant should be left for
a) the same length of time as normal
#
b) 3 times longer than normal
c) less than normal

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824. A capacitive fuel contents system should be tested with

a) a ratiometer
b) a decade box
c) a wheatstone bridge

------825. This is a diagram of a

#

a) rheostat
b) potentiometer
c) variable resistor

826. Continuity of a fibre optic cable is tested with a

a) multimeter
b) light source and optometer
#
c) calibrated light generator and opto-power meter
827. A flight control cable is replaced if
a) a wire is 20 % worn
#
b) single wires are blended together
c) the protective fluid coating is missing
828. A drill bit of 0.250" would be
a) 6/32 and letter F
b) 7/32 and letter G
#
c) 8/32 and letter E
829. Insufficient heat used in soldering will cause
# a) a high resistance joint potential
b) the joint to oxidize
c) contamination of the joint
830. On a patch repair you should use
a) the same rivet spacing as the original structure
#
b) material one gauge thicker than the original structure
c) only aluminium alloy rivets
831. When testing hoses you should use
a) a pressure equal to 12" head of water
# b) 1.5 x maximum pressure under water
c) 3 x maximum pressure under water
832. When weighing an aircraft using elastic load cells, the load cells go
a) between top of jack and the aircraft
# b) as a single unit or combination of units under the aircraft wheels
c) between undercarriage and aircraft

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833. Needle grease points are used on

a) items with gland seals

b) large pivoted joints
# c) small pivoted joints
834. When using transistorized test equipment, what should the output
be?
a) High impedance#
# b) Low impedance
c) Not affected by impedance
835. When de-icing an aircraft with pressure de-icing fluid, the sensors
on the outside of the aircraft should
a) have their heating switched on
# b) be fitted with blanks or bungs
c) not be blanked
836. If an unauthorized repair is carried out
# a) the Cof A is invalidated until an authorized repair has been done
b) the Cof A in not invalidated providing a CRS is issued
c) the aircraft can fly with a Certificate of Fitness for Flight
837. Rigid pipes are designed with bends to
a) absorb vibration
b) fit to the aircraft structure
# c) allow for expansion and contraction due to heat and absorb
vibration
838. On a composite aircraft, large items are bonded
# a) by primary bonding leads attached to a cage
b) by use of large copper strips
c) Don't need to be bonded because they are made of an insulating
material.
839. On an ATC transponder transmitting altitude, how do you get the
code?
a) Convert it to binary
# b) Read off the ATC-600 test set
c) Read off the transponder itself
840. When fitting a shackle pin , fit with
# a) head uppermost
b) a shakeproof washer under the head
c) 0.020" float

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841. Fore and aft limits of the CG

a) are specified by the manufacturer

b) are determined by the licensed engineer after a major check and
weighing
c) are determined by the pilot when calculating the loading data
842. 1EF6B22 NMSV
What does the B mean
# a) Segment letter
b) Circuit function
c) Cable number
843. in aircraft control cables, when a lock is fitted to the control
surface
# a) it will prevent the control surface and the control column
movement
b)it will not prevent the control surface movement but will lock the
control column
c) it will prevent the control surface movement but not the control
column movement
844. A white/blue insertion-extraction tool would be used on a cable of
what size?
a) 22
#
b) 16
c) 10
845. Which of the following is a preventive process against HIRF?
# a) Visual inspections
b) Periodically checking aircraft bonding
c) Monitoring HIRF on the communication system
846. A C.of A. for export
a) gives authority for the aircraft to fly
#
b) does not give authority by it self for the aircraft to fly
c) is required before aircraft registration in a foriegn country
847. The box unit in a Teleflex control run which is not suitable for
heavily loaded controls is called
# a) Single entry
b) Double entry
c) Straight lead
848. You find a pipe with a flare end fitting of 74. What specification has
it been manufactured to?
a) S.A.E.
b) A.G.S.
# c) A.N.
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849. Neither oil nor grease should be used as a lubricant on couplings
or pipelines carrying

a) Nitrogen
b) Kerosene
c) Oxygen

850. The threads on a stud:

a) are of opposite hand at each end of the plain of portion
b) are continuous throughout its length and there is no plain portion
# c) are of the same hand at each end of the plain portion
851. Ball and roller bearings are made from a combination of low carbon
steel and a percentage of
# a) Nickel
b) Chromium
c) Nickel chrome
852. A UNF threaded wire thread insert may be identified
a) by a red painted tang
b) by a black painted tang
# c) by an un-painted tang
853. Which type of extinguisher can be sued for electric fire
a) Water
b) Foam
# c) CO2
854. After solution treatment of aluminium alloy, the effect of immediate
refrigeration at a temperature with the rang -15oC to - 20oC is
# a) to suspend natural ageing for a limited period
b) to increase the rate of artificial ageing
c) to permanently soften the metal to retard the onset of fatigue
855. Which of the following NDT techniques cannot be used on a
component manufactured from austenitic stainless steel?
a) Penetrant dye
# b) Magnetic particle
c) Hot oil and chalk
856. Aluminium clad alloy sheet should not be polished with mechanical
buffing wheels
a) as this will cause large static charges to build up
# b) as this may remove the aluminium coating
c) as this may remove the alloy coating
857. The angle between starts on a double start thread is
a) 120 degrees
b) 90 degrees
# c) 180 degrees
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858. What does 18N and contiguous circles on the head of a bolt
indicate?

a) 1.8" nominal length 1/2" BSF

# b) 1.8" plain shank 1/2" UNF
c) 1.8" threaded portion and plain shank 1/2" UNF
859. The colour of CO2 type fire extinguisher is
a) red
b) green
# c) black
860. Which type of extinguisher can be used for engine fire?
a) Water
b) BCF
# c) CO2
861Fire on landing gear brake should be extinguished
a) carbon dioxide extinguisher
b) water extinguisher
# c) dry powder extinguisher
862.Which type of fire extinguishers can be used in the cabin?
a) M.B.
b) C.T.C.
# c) water or B.C.F.
863. Which type of extinguisher can be used for electric fire?
a) Water
b) Foam
# c) CO2
864. A fitness for flight is issued for an aircraft after a major modification
by
a) the pilot, type rated on that particular aircraft
# b) a appropriate licensed aircraft engineer
c) a CAA surveyor or person approved within thev CAA
865. The materials most commonly soldered in soft soldering are
# a) brass and mild steel
b) stainless steel and titanium
c) aluminium and magnesium
866. To read the transponder coding from an aircrafts transponder you
a) use the code signal and a chart to determine the signal
b) use the output onithe flight deck
# c) use a ATC600 test set

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867. The dye penetrant field test kit consists of cans of
a) penetrant, cleaner, developer and a brush

b) penetrant, cleaner and developer

# c) spray penetrant, spray cleaner and spray developer
#

868. A UNF bolt is indicated by

a) 2-3 rings on the head
b) a triangle on the head
c) green dye

869.When using a vernier call per with no knife edges to measure the
internal diameter of a bush, you
# a) add the dimensions of the nibs
b) ignore the dimensions of the nibs
c) subtract the dimensions of the nibs
870.The liquid applied to a component being checked by magnetic
particle inspection is for
# a) acting as a transmission medium for the test
b) to prevent corrosion occurring from contact with the probe
c) to prevent scratching of the surface by the probe
871. Risk assessments should only be carriedout for
a) tasks carried out above the he ght of 6 foot
# b) all tasks and processes that are performed
c) tasks using hazardous chemicals
872. The most appropriate fire extinguisher for an aircraft wheel and
brake fire would be
# a) dry powder
b) water
c) carbon dioxide
873. Once a person has been disconnected from the source of an
electrical shock the next step should be
a) seek assistance immediately
# b) check for breathing start AR if necessary
c) check for pulse start cardiac massage if necessary
874. Which of the following is the most appropriate filing technique?
a) Even pressure forward and backwards
# b) Pressure forwards, relieve pressure backwards
c) Pressure backwards, relieve pressure forwards
875. Stubborn pins in file teeth should be removed
#
a) pricking out with sharp point
b) using file card
c) tapping file gently on workbench
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876. A flat chisel being used for aluminum should have a point angle of
#
a) 30 degrees

b) 65 degrees
c) 55 degrees
877. A mill file can be used for
a) corners less than 60 degrees
b) general purpose
# c) saw sharpening
878.A rawhide mallet is
a) available with copper inserts
# b) used for giving softer blows than boxwood mallet
c) less expensive than bossing mallet
879. Tension files
a) can be used to cut in one direction only
# b) can cut in either direction
c) clog easily
880. When using low tungsten hacksaw blades it is recommended to
use
#
a) 50 stroke per min
b) 60 strokes per min
c) 40 strokes per min
881. "Stop Drill" is the process of
a) drilling holes in a metal prior to riveting
b) drilling a rivet head to remove it from the metal
# c) drilling holes to stop a crack at the crack ends
882. The scale on an ohmmeter is
# a) cramped at high resistance
b) cramped at low resistance
c) linear
883. What is undesirable in a good weld?
#
a) oxides mixed in with the filler material
b) 100% penetration by filler material
c) fusing the edges of materials to be joined
884. An unauthorised repair has been carried out
a) sign a CRS for the repair
b) apply for it as a modification
# c) carryout an approved repair

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885. Where would you find the information on the conditions for
weighing the aircraft?

a) Flight Manual in conjunction with the documents associated with

the CofA
# b) Maintenance Manual
c) Technical Log
886. A JAR 66 licensed engineer, when signing a CRS for a non-JAR 145
company would need to have
a) maintenance experience for 4 months within the last 24 months
# b) maintenance experience for 6 months within the last 24 months
c) an aircraft type refresher in the last 24 months
887. A National UK licensed engineer, when signing a CRS would need
to have
a) maintenance experience for 4 months within the last 24 months
# b) maintenance experience for 6 months within the last 24 months
c) an aircraft type refresher in the last 24 months
888. Silver solder is made from
# a) zinc, copper, silver
b) zinc, copper, tin
c) zinc, copper, lead
889. How do you check a chain for elongation?
# a) Lay flat on a table, apply tensile load and measure
b) Hang chain up, check sight line and measure
c) Adjust the end fittings
890. A windy drill produces power by
# a) vane type motor producing torque
b) spur gears in a miniature gearbox
c) bevel gears
891. A light drive clearance between bolt and hole on a drawing would
be
#
a) 0.0015
b) 0.0025
c) 0.005
892. What is a good weld?
# a) Build up by 1/8 in the middle of the weld
b) Sides sloping to the base metals
c) An oxide coating on the base metals
893. Previous weighing record are
a) retained for 2 yrs only
b) destroyed after 5 yrs
#
c) are kept with aircraft records
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894. Which is the preferred method for aluminium alloy alloy?
a) Electroflux

b) Magnaflux
c) Ultrasonic

895. A composite flap panel has corrosion. What NDT method will you
use to detect?
#
a) High voltage x-ray
b) Low voltage x-ray
c) Coin tap test
896. Vital point inspections
a) are lifed components
#
b) are components which involve duplicate inspections
c) are points which require special certifying LAEs
897. Bonding lead testers are attached with
# a) a 60 feet lead is connected to the main earth and a 6 foot test lead
is connected to check the resistance between selected points
b) a 6 feet test lead is connected to the main earth and a 60 feet lead
is connected to check the resistance between selected points
c) either of the leads can be connected anywhere
898. Chopped strand mat is a good general purpose mat because
a) it has short fibres
#
b) it gives equal properties in all directions
c) it is a stiffer than woven cloth
899. When checking resistance of a cable to the starter motor what test
is carried out?
#
a) Millivolt drop test
b) Safety Ohmeter
c) Time Domain Reflectometer
900. When checking cable tensions you are looking for
a) artificial feel
#
b) full and free movement
c) free movement only
901. Three revolutions of a 40 T.P.l. micrometer will show
# a) 0.075 inch
b) 0.03 inch
c) 0.003 inch
902. If the bearing strength of a metal is greater than the shear strength
of the rivet, what will occur?
a) Rivet will show incorrectly installed
b) Rivet will pull through the metal
# c) Rivet will joggle
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903. The latest drawing identified by
# a) issue number

b) amendment number
c) date
904. To carry out a continuity test you would use
a) an HT circuit tester
# b) a low reading ohmmeter
c) ammeter
905. On a pre flight check you notice an instrument glass is cracked.
You should
# a) check MEL
b) tell oncoming captain
c) enter into technical log
906. Electrical cables installed on aircraft. What is used to indicate a
fault?
a) Resistance test
# b) Continuity test
c) Bonding test
907. What is the measure of a d.t.i?
# a) 0.020 mm
b) 0.040 mm
c) 0.050 mm
908. in the CRS, a specific reference is made to
a) AOC
# b) ANO
c) CofA
909. Units of torque are
# a) lbs.ft and lbs.in
b) lbs/ft2 and lbs/in2
c) Lbs And Kgs
910. The value of the insulation resistance of an electric motor
compared to its supply leads is
a) greater
# b) smaller
c) same
911. On a Bonding Tester the number of probes on the 60 ft and 6ft leads
respectively are
# a) 1 and 2
b) 2 and 1
c) 2 and 2
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912. Maximum value of resistance between all isolated parts which may
be subjected to appreciable electrostatic charging and the main earth

#
less

a) 0.05 ohm
b) 1 ohm
c) 0.5 Megohm or 100 kilohm per sq.ft. of surface area whichever is

913. The calibration of a piece of test equipment is suspect. Your actions

would be
a) calibrate/rectify immediately
b) note and rectify later
# c) remove from service and annotate accordingly
914. Removal of corrosion from aluminium clad alloy
a) chemically by trichloroethylene
b) mechanically by buffing
# c) chemically by sulphuric acid solution
915. The eddy current method of flaw detection can detect
a) surface flaws only
# b) surface flaws and those just beneath the surface
c) sub surface flaws only
916. With dye penetrant how is the developer applied
# a) at a distance of 10 to 12 inches with several passes
b) as an even layer of chalk applied over the area
c) using a tank
917. How is dye penetrant affected when applying below 15 degrees C?
a) not affected by temperature
# b) precipitation affects efficiency
c) warm the work beforehand
918. When using the dye penetrant method crack detection ,the
indications on a short, deep crack are
# a) single dots
b) circles
c) long chain
919. Control methods for galvanic corrosion include
# a) joining similar metals and using jointing compounds
b) reducing cyclic stressing and increasing cross sectional area
c) ensuring correct heat treatments and correct alloying
920. The treatment for stress corrosion is
# a) always the replacement of the part
b) the same as for surface corrosion or surface cracks in sheet
metal
c) not the same as fatigue corrosion
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921. A deep internal crack in a structural steel member is detected by
a) magnetic flaw method

b) fluorescent penetrant method

c) x-ray or ultrasonic process

922. Very light corrosion on aluminium alloy can be removed by

a) rubbing with wire wool
b) using Alocrom 1200
# c) using a solvent
923. To remove corrosion on Fe metals use
a) sulphuric acid rust remover
b) selenious acid rust remover
# c) phosphoric acid rust remover
924. The usual manufacturers anti corrosive process to be applied to Fe
aircraft parts is
a) anodising
# b) cadmium plating
c) metal spraying
925. The ultrasonic method of crack detection can be used on
a) surface and subsurface defects on ferrous metal only
# b) subsurface defects only on all metals
c) surface and subsurface defects on all metals
926. An intervention defect is one where
a) there is a requirement for the maintenance engineer to intervene
# b) the defect occurred because of some previous maintenance
action
c) the engineer has the discretion on whether to intervene
927. Porosity in cast materials
a) only occurs on the surface
b) is only detectable on the surface
# c) is detectable as a surface or sub surface defect
928. When using the fluorescent ink flaw detection method, the
component should b inspected using an
a) infrared lamp
# b) ultraviolet lamp
c) ordinary lamp and special glasses
929. When using the dye penetrant method of crack detection should
not normally be used at temperatures
a) above 15 degrees C
# b) below 0 degrees C
c) above 20 degrees C
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930. When using the dye penetrant method the part should be kept wet
with the penetrant for

a) up to one hour
b) 15 minutes
c) 5 minutes

931. According to ATA 100, a symbol code X on a wiring number denotes

a) a ground circuit
b) a warning circuit
# c) AC power
932. The normal tolerance allowed for a bend in a rod is
# a) 1:600
b) 1:400
c) 1:100
933. The damping force in a meter
# a) prevents oscillation of the pointer
b) assists the pointer to move over the scale
c) returns the pointer to zero
934. In a moving coil meter the deflecting force is provided by
a) hairsprings which move the pointer towards full scale
b) a soft iron permanent magnet
# c) a current carrying coil pivoted in a permanent magnet field
935. The force acting on a meter which returns the pointer to zero is
called the
# a) controlling force
b) turning force
c) deflecting force
936. The forces acting on a meter which moves the pointer over the
scale is called
a) the controlling force
b) the turning force
# c) the deflecting force
937. The resistance of an ammeter must be
a) high to create a large volts drop across it
b) low because the ammeter is in parallel with the circuit
# c) low to prevent volts drop across it
938. The resistance of a voltmeter must be
a) low to provide a parallel path for the circuit current
# b) high so that little current passes through it
c) low to prevent overloading the circuit
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939. on inspection a bearing is found to have distortion, what action
should be taken?

# a) Reject bearing
b) Blend out distortion and re-grease bearing
c) No action required. Some distortion is normal
940. On inspection a bearing is found to show signs of overheating,
what action should be taken?
# a) Reject bearing
b) clean up bearing and repack with grease
c) No action required. Some overheating is normal
941. Vapour phase inhibitor should be used
a) when painting an aircraft
# b) when reprotecting after corrosion
c) when degreasing a component

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