Why should you ground an aircraft prior to refueling activity?

To prevent a fire hazard caused by static electricity

What is the minimum requirement for aircraft external lighting laid out in ICAO's Annex 8?

Anti-collision, Nav and Strobe Lights

what is the "lay line" used for on a flexible pipeline?

to determine if there is twist in a line/hose

what is the rate of acceleration for objects in free fall on earth?

9.8 meters per second per second

how is waste water from a GALLEY basin disposed of?

It is drained overboard in flight from a heated drain mast

which of these are the major components of a turbine engine?

Compressor, Combustion can, Turbine, Gearboxes, Exhaust

The main function of a nose wheel centering cam is to?

to center the nose wheel during landing gear retraction

when parking an aircraft overnight what items require fitment?

engine and pitot blanks, prop tethers,gear pins and chocks

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Cert II ALM Grad Trivia

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1
What type of Lift modifying device is extended aft of the wing increasing lift and drag?
Slats
Spoilers/Lift Dumpers
Flaps
2
What is another term used for single point or pressure refuelling?
Under wing refueling
Over wing refueling
Outer wing refueling
3
What type of system is the landing gear "down lock" indication on retractable gear aircraft?
Both
Electrical
Mechanical
4
which of these is NOT a typical turbine engine configuration?
Solid shaft turbine
Free turbine
Fixed shaft Turbine
5
Skydrol is what type of Hydraulic fluid?
Vegetable
Mineral
Synthetic
6
what type of loads does a roller bearing carry?
Thrust/Axial
Thrust/Radial
Axial/Radial
7
The point along a wing chord line where the lift is concentrated is known as?
Center of gravity
Center of chord
Center of pressure
8
the lowest temperature which an oil will still pour under gravity is known as?
pour point
drip point
viscosity
9
What colour is mineral based hydraulic fluid?
Red
Blue
Purple
10
Why should you ground an aircraft prior to refueling activity?
To prevent a fire hazard caused by static electricity
to prevent the engines starting while refueling
To prevent the electrical system activating
11
what type of gear transmits rotary to linear motion?
Hypoid Gear
Planetary Gear
Rack and Pinion Gear
12
which of the following is an accessory commonly mounted on an engines accessory gearbox?
Propeller Tacho
Starter Generator
air cycle machine
13
blueing or discoloration of a spring indicates?
Overuse
Overheating
Overtension
14
What stress is the underside of a wing subject to in flight?
Tension
Twist
Compression
15
In a turbine engine, combustion takes place at a constant pressure, this is called?
Boyles Law
Brayton cycle
Venturi effect
16
Ac Power is generally used to operate which type of ignition system?
High Tension systems
Low Tension systems
Magnetic systems
17
how do you detect suspended water in fuel?
with water finding paste
with a fuel/water separator device
it is impossible to detect suspended water, only free water
18
Most large aircraft utilize 115V AC, at what frequency is the AC power held constant?
200Hz
400Hz
300Hz
19
an AN3-12 bolt is what dimensions?
3/32" dia 12" long
3/16" dia 1 1/4" Long
3/16" dia 1/2" Long
20
which of the following is a quick release fastener typically used on aircraft cowling?
Cam Loc
Fast Loc
Quick Loc
21
in regards to an airfoil, what improves stability of an aircraft as it approaches a stall?
Winglets
Wash Out
Wash In
22
Which aircraft gaseous system must oil and grease never come into contact with?
Air
Oxygen
Nitrogen
23
What is the minimum requirement for aircraft external lighting laid out in ICAO's Annex 8?
Anti-collision, Nav and Strobe Lights
Anti-collision, Nav and Landing Lights
Nav, strobe and Landing Lights
24
what is the "lay line" used for on a flexible pipeline?
to determine if there is twist in a line/hose
to determine slack in a line/hose
to show which direction fluid travels in the hose
25
Which of the following elements is NOT part of the "Hierarchy Of Control" triangle?
Substitution
Elimination
Efficiency
26
the force which pushes an item in rotating motion away from the center is known as?
Centripetal Force
Inertial Force
Centrifugal Force
27
what is the maximum amount of people who can safely board a 20 man life raft?
40
30
20
28
What is installed on Turbine engines to relieve compressor load on shut down?
Dump Valve
Bleed Valve
Relief Valve
29
what is the rate of acceleration for objects in free fall on earth?
98 meters per second per hour
98 miles per hour
9.8 meters per second per second
30
Which of the following is NOT a wooden construction method for aircraft?
Rigid Frame
Truss
Monococque
31
Which part of the Civil Aviation Regs refers to requirements for maintenance organisations?
Part 149
Part 145
Part 66
32
What does "ARC" stand for?
Authorized Repair Centre
Aircraft Radio Cerificate
Authorized Release Certificate
33
how is waste water from a GALLEY basin disposed of?
it is kept in a collector tank for disposal after landing
It is drained overboard in flight from a heated drain mast
its pumped into the lavatory system for reuse in the toilet
34
which of these are the major components of a turbine engine?
Compressor, Combustion can, Turbine, Gearboxes, Exhaust
Compressor, Turbine, Cylinder,Gearboxes, Exhaust
Cylinder, Combustion Can,Turbine, Propeller, Exhaust
35
What aircraft Major Zone is the aircraft cabin?
300
400
200
36
The main function of a nose wheel centering cam is to?
to center the nose wheel during landing gear retraction
assist with keeping the nlg center in high winds
to dampen nose wheel shimmy during taxi
37
what is the maximum amount of wires permitted in a bundle?
75 wires or 2" diameter
65 wires or 2" diameter
45 wires or 2" diameter
38
when parking an aircraft overnight what items require fitment?
ground power unit, prop tethers and rig pins
engine and pitot blanks, prop tethers,gear pins and chocks
Galley trolleys, carpet covers and window shades
39
Which of the following is a publication used for aircraft maintenance?
Structural repair manual
Standard operating manual
System analysis manual
40
the portion of lading gear which attaches the assembly to the airframe is called the?
Drag Link
Trunion
Torsion Link
41
How must a meter be connected to measure amperage in a circuit?
in parallel with the supply
in series with the load
In Parallel with the load
42
What must you always read before using a chemical or hazardous substance?
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
Safety data Sheet (SDS)
Environmental Protection Act 1994
43
what material is most widely used in the manufacture of propeller blades?
fibreglass
Aluminium
Wood
44
What is the primary method used in modern aircraft construction?
Semi-Monocoque
Truss and Frame
Monocoque
45
What is the principle structural member of an aircraft wing?
The Frames
The Skins
The Spars
46
which of the following is NOT required on an aircraft data plate?
Aircraft serial number
Model Designation
Date of manufacture
47
on a toilet service panel, which fitting is the service fitting?
the smaller sized fitting
the dump and service fitting are the same thing
The green coloured fitting
48
which of the following filing techniques is used to smooth and finish a product?
Flat Filing
Cross filing
Draw Filing
49
Elevators move an aircraft about which Axis?
Vertical
Horizontal
Longitudinal
50
What occurs if microscopic pieces of dissimilar metal break down within the grain of a metal?
Fretting Corrosion
Galvanic Corrosion
Intergranular Corrosion
51
What task must be carried out on a flight control after repair or paint?
Static Balance
Reweigh
Dynamic Balance
52
when cabin differential pressure is measured, which to pressures are referenced?
Cabin Pressure/Pitot Pressure
Ambiant Pressure/Pitot Pressure
Cabin Pressure/Ambiant Pressure
53
which of the following is considered a medium pressure hydraulic system?
500psi
700psi
1500psi
54
there are three electrical ice detection methods, Pressure Probe, Frequency Probe and?
Ice shave
Slot probe
Depth Probe
55
the clearance or "play" between two gears is known as?
Backlash
Slip
Gap
56
what is the average of 121,157,230,217,303,196?
211
204
236
57
when towing an aircraft, what must be obtained before entering a taxiway?
an external beacon light
ATC approval
An airside drivers licence
58
what is the function of an ohmmeter?
To measure resistance
To measure amperage
To measure voltage
59
At what voltage is a device considered to be sensitive to ESD?
16,000 Volts
1600 volts
160 volts
60
Which is NOT a basic type of inverter?
Dynamic
Static
Rotary
61
Kevlar is made of what type of fibers?
Aramid Fibers
Glass Fibres
Carbon Fibers
62
What device is used to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC)?
Inverter Rectifier Unit (IRU)
Constant drive unit (CDU)
Transformer Rectifier Unit (TRU)
63
What nose landing gear component reduces the impact of rapid sideways oscillation of the wheel?
Torsion Links
Counterweights
Shimmy Damper
64
the "ATA 100" is a global standard for?
the presentation of aircraft operational information
The organisation of aircraft technical information
a listing of all aircraft registration information
65
what is the minimum number of personnel required to jack an aircraft?
3
4
2
66
A common aircraft hydraulic system is which type of system?
Closed loop
Both
Open Loop
67
What is the general decibel sound level limit for an 8 hour day?
95dB
85dB
75dB
68
What is the majority of aircraft electrical wire made from?
Stranded chromal
Stranded aluminium
Stranded copper
69
What is 5/9 converted to a decimal?
.55
.60
.50
70
which of the following is a type of soleniod operated fuel valve?
rotating valve
check valve
poppet valve
71
at what pressure are flexible hoses tested before fitment to aircraft?
2.5 times system pressure
2 times system pressure
1.5 times system pressure
72
Blue coloured Pipe fittings found on aircraft are made from what material?
Aluminium
Stainless Steel
Steel
73
What is indicated by excessive wear in the center portion of a tyre tread?
Heavy Breaking
Over Inflation
Under Inflation
74
which of the following tools require calibration?
radius gauges
Vernier Calipers
Lock wire pliers
75
What type of combustion can allows for a smaller lighter engine?
Reverse-Annular Can
Annular Can
Multi Can
76
on which radio band(s) does an ELT transmit in emergencies?
VHF
Both
UHF
77
Where are you most likely to find a fuel tank drain assy?
at the lowest section of the tank
At the tank fill point
at the Engine inlet area
78
What is the biggest precaution to observe when maintaining HEIU igniters?
Make sure you do not mix up LH and RH igniters
Do not use Steel spanners on the igniter due to magnetism
do not touch the igniter for a period of time after use
79
What are the TWO most common defects found on control cables?
Over Tension/Wear
Stretching/Wear
Corrosion/Wear
80
Which of the following is NOT an aviation regulatory body?
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
81
the measure of vibration in a molecule is known as?
Atomic weight
Pressure
Temperature
82
which of the following is NOT a type of engine compressor?
Centrifugal
Bypass
Axial
83
what are the permissible amount of threads showing on a turn barrel after tensioning?
5 threads
3 threads
4 threads
84
Organic fabric coverings can only be replaced with synthetic covering IAW?
aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
supplemental Type Certificate (STC)
Structural Repair Manual (SRM)
85
which document do you refer to when applying a deferred defect to an aircraft?
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
Minimum Equipment list (MEL)
Aircraft Flight manual (AFM)
86
does the air conditioning system also pressurise the aircraft?
NO
YES
87
A self contained hydraulic system with all its components installed in one unit is called a?
Power Pack Unit
Closed loop system
Contained Hydraulic Unit (CHU)
88
On an air/oil oleo NLG, taxi loads are absorbed by?
the oil
Both
the air
89
Which of the following is a ferrous metal?
Titanium
Aluminium
Steel
90
in relation to AC theory, the time required to complete a cycle is known as?
Frequency
Period
waveform
91
A type of aircon system which uses a refrigerant to absorb heat by changing state is known as?
Air Cycle system
Vapour Cycle system
Fluid Cycle system
92
Aircraft lubrication requirements can be found in which ATA chapter?
09-00-00
24-00-00
12-00-00
93
Electric force or pressure generated within a device or power source is known as?
Electromotive Force
Electron force
Electromagnetic Force
94
When is a gaseous oxygen cylinder considered empty?
when there is less than 50psi remaining
When no more oxygen flows from the bottle
when the gauge reads 0psi
95
Which of these engines will you most likely find in a helicopter?
Turbo-jet
Turbo-prop
Turbo-Shaft
96
What type of chisel should be used for repair of aircraft fuel tanks?
Brass
Titanium
Berillium
97
Why is twisted pair wire used in aircraft applications?
It reduces weight
it can carry higher current
it reduces magnetic interference
98
what is 104 times 15?
1530
1245
1560
99
What kind of inspection is mandatory for safety critical tasks?
Special Inspection
Duplicate Inspection
Detailed Inspection
100
An activity where force is required by a person to push, pull or lift is known as?
Slave Labour
Manual handling
Human Factors
Ergonomics
101
Which class of fire extinguisher is used for general combustibles such as wood or paper?
Class C
Class B
Class A
102
Splices in electrical wiring should not be installed within how many inches of a termination?
20"
16"
12"
103
Which of the following seals in one direction only primarily on low pressure systems?
O ring
U seal
Gasket
104
What percentage of cladding is typically applied to Alclad Sheet?
10% total
20% total
5% total
105
What is the term used to describe a persons "internal clock"?
Body Rhythm
Circadian Rhythm
Circadian Clock
106
wiring looms are supported with clamps, what is the minimum distance permitted between clamps?
12 inches
30 inches
24 inches
107
when a propeller is rotated and stops at a different location each time, it is said to be?
Equally Balanced
Dynamically Balanced
Statically Balanced
108
three types of ice that forms on aircraft is Clear or glaze ice, Mixed ice or?
black ice
crystal ice
rime ice
109
The tail section of an aircraft is also known as the?
Main Stabiliser
Empenage
Bayleage
110
what stops hydraulic fluid travelling backwards in a system?
Restrictor
Actuator
Check valve
111
at what cabin altitude will the pressurisation warning sound?
12,000 ft
10,000 ft
8,000 ft
112
What component controls cabin pressure if the outflow valve fails?
Bypass valve
Flow control valve
Safety valve
113
what type of bearing is typically used at control rod ends?
Plain
Roller
Self -aligning
114
Which Primary Flight control controls Yaw?
Elevators
Rudder
Ailerons
115
Propeller blades should be stored in which position?
On the blade root
Vertical
Horizontal
116
what is the atmospheric layer in which most aircraft operate/fly?
Ionosphere
Stratosphere
Troposphere
117
which of the following is a type of aircraft air conditioning system?
Fluid Cycle System
Air Cycle System
Refrigeration Cycle System
118
Which of the following documents will specify what class of oil is to used in an engine?
Both
Engine maintenance Manual (EMM)
Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM)
119
Galvanic corrosion is also known as?
Electrochemical
Chemical
Oxidisation
120
can a single aircraft jack be used for wheel and brake changes?
NO
YES
121
Which is a method of electrochemical surface protection?
Casting
Shot Peening
Anodising
122
On a twin engine aircraft, is it a requirement to have separate fire detection for each engine?
NO
YES
123
what is the maximum amount of elongation permitted in a chain?
2%
5%
10%
124
Software that is permanently embedded into aircraft computers is known as?
Hardware
Toughware
Firmware
125
When are most communication errors in a maintenance facility most likely to occur?
Start of shift
End of Shift
At shift Handover
126
which of the following components changes direction of fluid in an aircraft hydraulic system?
Bleed Valve
Selector Valve
Check Valve

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