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Oxygen (ATA 35) (62)

Question Number.    1.    Anoxia is due to.      

Option A.    lack of oxygen.  
Option B.    low air pressure on the body.  
Option C.    release of nitrogen bubbles in the blood.  
Correct Answer is.    lack of oxygen.  
Explanation.    CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 Para 2.1.

Question Number.    2.    The dilutor demand regulator functions.      

Option A.    all the time.  
Option B.    only when the supply valve is opened by the user.  
Option C.    when the user breathes in.  
Correct Answer is.    when the user breathes in.  
Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Page 14-10.

Question Number.    3.    To measure moisture in an oxygen system use.      

Option A.    a glass plate.  
Option B.    litmus paper.  
Option C.    a hygrometer using the dew point method.  
Correct Answer is.    a hygrometer using the dew point method.  
Explanation.    CAIPs AL/3-25 Para 6.4.

Question Number.    4.    Oxygen cylinder test dates.      

Option A.    are painted in white on the cylinder.  
Option B.    are variable depending on discharge.  
Option C.    may be stencilled on the neck of the cylinder.  
Correct Answer is.    are painted in white on the cylinder.  
Explanation.    CAIPs AL/3-25 para 4.2.2.

Question Number.    5.    02 system pressure has leaked away after charging. What is the most
probable cause?.      
Option A.    Supernumerator regular.  
Option B.    Temperature compensator.  
Option C.    Breathing regulator.  
Correct Answer is.    Breathing regulator.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    6.    If an O2 system is leaking, where would you most likely find the
cause?.      
Option A.    Thermal Relief Valve.  
Option B.    Loose connection.  
Option C.    Breathing mask.  
Correct Answer is.    Loose connection.  
Explanation.    No TRV on O2 system. Breathing mask will only leak if system is turned on.
Question Number.    7.    As the cabin altitude reaches 3042 metres.      
Option A.    the 02 masks deploy automatically and the crew activates the system from the
emergency panel.  
Option B.    the 02 masks deploy automatically and hang half way extended.  
Option C.    the 02 masks deploy automatically and the crew must activate the system from the
cockpit.  
Correct Answer is.    the 02 masks deploy automatically and hang half way extended.  
Explanation.  
Question Number.    8.    Oxygen cylinders are normally fitted with.      
Option A.    pressure and quantity gauges.  
Option B.    oxygen purity gauge.  
Option C.    temperature gauge.  
Correct Answer is.    pressure and quantity gauges.  
Explanation.    CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 p9 para 4.9.

Question Number.    9.    A demand regulator in a portable oxygen bottle opens.      

Option A.    all the time.  
Option B.    when breathing.  
Option C.    when 100% selected.  
Correct Answer is.    when breathing.  
Explanation.    A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 14-9.

Question Number.    10.    Portable oxygen bottles are fitted with.      

Option A.    a demand regulator.  
Option B.    an overpressure indicator.  
Option C.    an over temperature indicator.  
Correct Answer is.    a demand regulator.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    11.    American made crew oxygen cylinders are.      

Option A.    black in colour with a RH thread.  
Option B.    green in colour with a LH thread.  
Option C.    green in colour with a RH thread.  
Correct Answer is.    green in colour with a RH thread.  
Explanation.    CAAIP\'s Leaflet 5-9 p7 para 4.2.3 states green for cylinders for American origin. (l/h
threads are for charging points).

Question Number.    12.    Which connector has a left hand thread?.      

Option A.    N2.  
Option B.    Freon.  
Option C.    O2.  
Correct Answer is.    O2.  
Explanation.    CAAIP Leaflet 5-9 para 5.13.3(e).

Question Number.    13.    What is the principle of an O2 generator?.      

Option A.    Sodium chlorate and iron mixed by an electronic detonator.  
Option B.    Sodium chlorate and iron using a mechanical detonator producing O2 when mixed with
air.  
Option C.    Sodium chloride and iron mixed by an electronic detonator.  
Correct Answer is.    Sodium chlorate and iron mixed by an electronic detonator.  
Explanation.    CAIPs AL/3-25 3.5.1.

Question Number.    14.    What pressure are oxygen cylinders usually pressurised to?.      
Option A.    300 PSI.  
Option B.    1800 PSI.  
Option C.    3000 PSI.  
Correct Answer is.    1800 PSI.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.2, and CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 3.3.1 and A&P Technician Airframe Textbook
14-8.
Question Number.    15.    Oxygen storage cylinders, once charged should be.      
Option A.    turned on by crew.  
Option B.    turned off.  
Option C.    turned on and safety wire-locked.  
Correct Answer is.    turned on and safety wire-locked.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    16.    A thermal compensator is used in.      

Option A.    a fuel system.  
Option B.    an oxygen system.  
Option C.    an hydraulic system.  
Correct Answer is.    an oxygen system.  
Explanation.    CAIPs AL/3-25 4.12.

Question Number.    17.    When charging an oxygen bottle with gaseous oxygen, the oxygen is.      
Option A.    passed into the bottle slowly to keep the temperature at approximately ambient.  
Option B.    passed into the bottle at any rate as this does not affect temperature.  
Option C.    passed into the bottle as quickly as possible to keep the temperature down.  
Correct Answer is.    passed into the bottle slowly to keep the temperature at approximately
ambient.  
Explanation.    A&P Mechanic Airframe Handbook Page 598.

Question Number.    18.    Where are the left handed threads found in an oxygen system?.      
Option A.    Line valve.  
Option B.    Shut-off valve.  
Option C.    Charging connection.  
Correct Answer is.    Charging connection.  
Explanation.    CAAIP Leaflet 5-9 para 5.13.3(e).

Question Number.    19.    Portable O2 diluter demand valve works when.      

Option A.    the user breathes in.  
Option B.    100% is selected.  
Option C.    less than 500 psi is in bottle.  
Correct Answer is.    the user breathes in.  
Explanation.    A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 14-9.

Question Number.    20.    A double headed oxygen pressure regulator is used for.      
Option A.    additional flightcrew.  
Option B.    changes in altitude.  
Option C.    extra supply in case of emergency.  
Correct Answer is.    additional flightcrew.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    21.    If an aircraft suddenly drops pressure at 14, 000 ft.      
Option A.    passenger must get mask from overhead stowage.  
Option B.    masks drop automatically.  
Option C.    attendant must drop masks.  
Correct Answer is.    masks drop automatically.  
Explanation.    Transport Category Aircraft Systems 8-8.

Question Number.    22.    How do oxygen cylinders show over pressure?.      

Option A.    Green rupturing disc.  
Option B.    Audible warning.  
Option C.    Red rupturing disc.  
Correct Answer is.    Green rupturing disc.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.13.

Question Number.    23.    The life of an aircraft oxygen cylinder is.      

Option A.    2 years.  
Option B.    10 years.  
Option C.    5 years.  
Correct Answer is.    5 years.  
Explanation.    Jeppesen A & P Technician Airframe Textbook page 14-8 or CAAIP\'s Leaflet 5-9 p16.
Question Number.    24.    A discharged chemical generator is indicated by.      
Option A.    a protruding pin.  
Option B.    a change in colour.  
Option C.    a broken tell-tale wire.  
Correct Answer is.    a change in colour.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25.

Question Number.    25.    A chemical oxygen generator has a supply duration of at least.      
Option A.    15 minutes.  
Option B.    30 minutes.  
Option C.    5 minutes.  
Correct Answer is.    15 minutes.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25, and A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 14-8 and CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 3.6.3
and JAR 25.1439.

Question Number.    26.    The oxygen line service valve must be.      
Option A.    wire locked open.  
Option B.    wire locked closed.  
Option C.    only be wire locked with telltale wire.  
Correct Answer is.    wire locked open.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25.

Question Number.    27.    Oxygen equipment must be carried by aircraft capable of flying
above.      
Option A.    4,000 ft.  
Option B.    10,000ft.  
Option C.    8,000ft.  
Correct Answer is.    10,000ft.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 3.1.

Question Number.    28.    The critical altitude for oxygen requirement is approximately.      
Option A.    38,000 ft.  
Option B.    25,000 ft.  
Option C.    4,000 ft.  
Correct Answer is.    25,000 ft.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 Table 1.

Question Number.    29.    If oxygen is not being supplied in normal flight conditions, the cabin
altitude must be.      
Option A.    at a maximum of 12,000 ft.  
Option B.    at or below 8,000 ft.  
Option C.    below 10,000 ft.  
Correct Answer is.    at or below 8,000 ft.  
Explanation.    CAIPs AL/3-23.
Question Number.    30.    Pressure breathing systems must be used at altitudes.      
Option A.    above 40,000 ft.  
Option B.    below 40,000 ft.  
Option C.    above 30,000 ft.  
Correct Answer is.    above 40,000 ft.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 table 1.

Question Number.    31.    In a diluter demand oxygen system.      

Option A.    oxygen is supplied with a continuous pressure flow.  
Option B.    each member of the crew has a continuous oxygen supply.  
Option C.    each member of the crew has a regulator.  
Correct Answer is.    each member of the crew has a regulator.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 fig 3.

Question Number.    32.    In a continuous flow oxygen system, oxygen is supplied.      

Option A.    only when the supply has been regulated by the pilot.  
Option B.    on passenger inhaling into the mask.  
Option C.    when the mask is plugged into the socket.  
Correct Answer is.    only when the supply has been regulated by the pilot.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    33.    In the diluter demand oxygen system, selection of emergency on this
regulator will result in.      
Option A.    100% oxygen at positive pressure.  
Option B.    100% oxygen continuous flow at positive pressure.  
Option C.    100% oxygen supply as the user inhales.  
Correct Answer is.    100% oxygen continuous flow at positive pressure.  
Explanation.    CAAIP\'s Leaflet 5-9 p8 para 4.7 ©.

Question Number.    34.    The cylinder of a portable oxygen set is made of.      
Option A.    aluminium.  
Option B.    stainless steel.  
Option C.    alloy steel.  
Correct Answer is.    alloy steel.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 3.6.

Question Number.    35.    Portable oxygen cylinders are normally charged to.      
Option A.    1,800 p.s.i.  
Option B.    2,000 p.s.i.  
Option C.    1,200 p.s.i.  
Correct Answer is.    1,800 p.s.i.   
Explanation.    AL/3-25 3.6.
Question Number.    36.    Rate of flow of oxygen is given in.      
Option A.    pounds/minute.  
Option B.    litres/pounds.  
Option C.    litres/minute.  
Correct Answer is.    litres/minute.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    37.    Oxygen cylinders are removed for overhaul and tested.      
Option A.    every 3 years.  
Option B.    every 6 years.  
Option C.    every 4 years.  
Correct Answer is.    every 4 years.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 5.8.

Question Number.    38.    Oxygen bottle capacity varies between.      

Option A.    80  2250 litres.  
Option B.    100  3200 litres.  
Option C.    200  2250 litres.  
Correct Answer is.    80  2250 litres.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.2.

Question Number.    39.    Oxygen bottle test and working pressures can be found.      
Option A.    stamped on a metal label.  
Option B.    stencilled on the bottle.  
Option C.    stamped on the neck ring.  
Correct Answer is.    stamped on the neck ring.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.2.2 and Leaflet 5-9 5.9.

Question Number.    40.    After installation, the oxygen bottle on/off valve is.      
Option A.    left in the 'on' position.  
Option B.    left in the 'off' position until required.  
Option C.    wire locked in the 'on'.  
Correct Answer is.    wire locked in the 'on'.  
Explanation.    CAAIP\'s Leaflet 5-9 para 5.6.2 (h).

Question Number.    41.    Dangerous pressure rise in oxygen cylinders.      

Option A.    is relieved by a bursting disc.  
Option B.    is relieved by a thermostat.  
Option C.    is relieved by under pressurising the bottle.  
Correct Answer is.    is relieved by a bursting disc.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.13.

Question Number.    42.    To avoid condensation forming in an oxygen cylinder.      

Option A.    cylinder pressure is left at 300/400 p.s.i.  
Option B.    cylinder pressure is left at 100/200 p.s.i.  
Option C.    cylinder pressure is left at 200/300 p.s.i.  
Correct Answer is.    cylinder pressure is left at 200/300 p.s.i.   
Explanation.    AL/3-25 5.5.1 ii).

Question Number.    43.    What determines the material used for oxygen pipe lines?.      
Option A.    The whims of the aircraft designer.  
Option B.    The length of the pipe runs.  
Option C.    The pressure used in the system.  
Correct Answer is.    The pressure used in the system.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.3.

Question Number.    44.    The direction of flow in an oxygen non return valve is indicated.      
Option A.    by visual inspection.  
Option B.    by colour coding.  
Option C.    by an arrow.  
Correct Answer is.    by an arrow.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 Page 8.

Question Number.    45.    Oxygen filters are made of.      

Option A.    carbon fibres.  
Option B.    steel wool.  
Option C.    sintered bronze.  
Correct Answer is.    sintered bronze.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 Page 8.

Question Number.    46.    Satisfactory operation of the oxygen systems is indicated by.      
Option A.    flow indicators.  
Option B.    pressure indicators.  
Option C.    lack of Anoxia.  
Correct Answer is.    flow indicators.  
Explanation.    CAAIP's Leaflet 5-9 p9 para 4.11.

Question Number.    47.    If a binding thread needs attention on an oxygen system.      

Option A.    Teflon tape may be used.  
Option B.    distilled water may be used sparingly.  
Option C.    no lubricant may be used whatsoever.  
Correct Answer is.    Teflon tape may be used.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    48.    The international marking for a breathing oxygen pipeline is a series
of.      
Option A.    diamonds.  
Option B.    dots.  
Option C.    rectangles.  
Correct Answer is.    rectangles.  
Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    49.    Cylinders containing purified oxygen for breathing are painted.      
Option A.    black with a white collar.  
Option B.    black.  
Option C.    white with a black collar.  
Correct Answer is.    black with a white collar.  
Explanation.    ZAL/3-25 4.2.2.  

Question Number.    50.    A suitable leak detecting solution for use on oxygen systems is.      
Option A.    leak testing solution to Spec. MIL-L-25567B.  
Option B.    soapy water.  
Option C.    grease free medical soap.  
Correct Answer is.    leak testing solution to Spec. MIL-L-25567B.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 5.7.1, AL/3-21 3.    http://www.chemsol.com/chemsol/lubricants.html

Question Number.    51.    When charging an oxygen bottle with gaseous oxygen, the oxygen is.      
Option A.    passed into the bottle as quickly as possible to keep the temperature down.  
Option B.    passed into the bottle slowly to keep temperature at approximately ambient.  
Option C.    passed into the bottle at any rate as this does not affect temperature.  
Correct Answer is.    passed into the bottle slowly to keep temperature at approximately ambient.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 5.12.2 (vi).  

Question Number.    52.    In areas closely associated with oxygen systems, particular care must be
taken to avoid leaving.      
Option A.    traces of oils or greases.  
Option B.    acrylic based plastic materials.  
Option C.    magnesium particles.  
Correct Answer is.    traces of oils or greases.  
Explanation.    A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Chapter 14-19 rh column 2nd para.  

Question Number.    53.    When working in the vicinity of an oxygen system.      

Option A.    the area must be well ventilated.  
Option B.    no electrical power must be used.  
Option C.    oil must not come into contact with the system.  
Correct Answer is.    oil must not come into contact with the system.  
Explanation.    NIL.  

Question Number.    54.    A chemical oxygen generator operates at.      

Option A.    45°C at 10 psi for 15 minutes.  
Option B.    45°F at 10 psi for 15 minutes.  
Option C.    45°K at 10 psi for 15 minutes.  
Correct Answer is.    45°C at 10 psi for 15 minutes.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 3.5.2.  

Question Number.    55.    When charging an oxygen bottle in situ.      

Option A.    charge in accordance with the temperature/pressure graph.  
Option B.    charge slowly through a water trap.  
Option C.    slacken off the retaining straps first.  
Correct Answer is.    charge in accordance with the temperature/pressure graph.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 5.12.2 (vi) (a).  

Question Number.    56.    The gauge fitted to an oxygen bottle indicates.      

Option A.    pressure.  
Option B.    temperature.  
Option C.    purity.  
Correct Answer is.    pressure.  
Explanation.    AL/3-25 4.2.  

Question Number.    57.    The application of thread lubrication tape in an oxygen system should
be.      
Option A.    applied to all except the first two threads and not more than 3 complete wraps of
tape.  
Option B.    applied to all except the first two threads and not more than one complete wrap of
tape.  
Option C.    applied to all the threads and not more than one complete wrap of tape.  
Correct Answer is.    applied to all except the first two threads and not more than 3 complete
wraps of tape.  
Explanation.    CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 Para 5.7.  

Question Number.    58.    High pressure lines in oxygen systems are made of.      
Option A.    stainless steel.  
Option B.    aluminium alloy.  
Option C.    titanium.  
Correct Answer is.    stainless steel.  
Explanation.    CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 p8 para 4.3.1.  

Question Number.    59.    Lubricate oxygen connector threads using.      

Option A.    hellerene.  
Option B.    Teflon tape.  
Option C.    WD40.  
Correct Answer is.    Teflon tape.  
Explanation.    NIL.  

Question Number.    60.    How is an expended chemical oxygen generator indicated?.      

Option A.    A pressure seal would be broken.  
Option B.    By a change in colour of heat sensitive paint.  
Option C.    The indicator pin would be protruding.  
Correct Answer is.    By a change in colour of heat sensitive paint.  
Explanation.    NIL.  

Question Number.    61.    Oxygen purging is a process of.      

Option A.    pressure testing the system.  
Option B.    measuring the flow rate from the regulator.  
Option C.    removing moisture from the system.  
Correct Answer is.    removing moisture from the system.  
Explanation.    CAAIPs Leaflet 5-9 p19 para 6.  

Question Number.    62.    To check an oxygen system for moisture.      

Option A.    a sniff test is used.  
Option B.    a hygrometer is used.  
Option C.    pass 72 litres/min through a filter paper in a clean glass.  
Correct Answer is.    a hygrometer is used.  
Explanation.    CAAIP\'s Leaflet 6.4.1.