Module - 13 (Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems)
Final Practice Exam Test
- What is the primary purpose of a servo tab on an aircraft control surface?
- To provide aerodynamic balance during flight
- To increase the structural strength of the control surface
- To reduce the control force required by the pilot
- In a fly-by-wire flight control system, how are pilot inputs transmitted to the control surfaces?
- Mechanically through cables and pulleys
- Electrically via signal wires to actuators
- Hydraulically through fluid lines
- What is the function of a spoiler on an aircraft wing?
- To decrease lift and increase drag
- To increase lift during takeoff
- Hydraulically through fluid lines
- Which component is responsible for providing lateral stability in an aircraft?
- Horizontal stabilizer
- Dihedral angle of the wings
- Vertical stabilizer
- What is the purpose of a winglet on a modern aircraft?
- To enhance the structural integrity of the wing
- To increase the aircraft's maximum speed
- To reduce wingtip vortices and improve fuel efficiency
- What is the primary function of an aircraft's pressurization system?
- To maintain a comfortable cabin temperature
- To ensure structural integrity at high altitudes
- To maintain cabin pressure at a safe and comfortable level
- What is the purpose of a ram air turbine (RAT) in modern aircraft?
- To assist in engine thrust during takeoff
- To provide emergency hydraulic and electrical power
- To improve aerodynamic efficiency
- In avionics, what does the term "glass cockpit" refer to?
- A cockpit design that minimizes the use of metal components
- An aircraft cockpit with large windows for better visibility
- A cockpit equipped with electronic flight instrument displays
- What is the main advantage of a composite material over traditional aluminum in aircraft structures?
- Greater resistance to corrosion
- Higher electrical conductivity
- Easier to repair in the field
- In an aircraft's fuel system, what is the purpose of a fuel ejector pump?
- To transfer fuel from fuel pump to another
- To pressurize the fuel system for engine start
- To scavenge fuel from low points in the tank
- What is the function of the aircraft’s electrical system?
- To provide power to the aircraft's avionics, lights, and other systems
- To monitor the engine’s performance
- To regulate the cabin pressure during flight
- What is the function of the aircraft's altimeter?
- To monitor the engine’s fuel flow
- To measure the aircraft’s speed relative to the surrounding air
- To measure the aircraft’s altitude based on the air pressure outside
- When the trailing edge flaps are lowered, the aircraft will?
- sink
- pitch nose down
- pitch nose up
- What is the purpose of the aircraft's trim system?
- To increase the aircraft's lift during takeoff
- To adjust control surfaces for maintaining the desired flight attitude
- To provide emergency backup power
- What is the primary function of the aircraft's autopilot system?
- To assist the pilot in controlling the aircraft by maintaining set parameters
- To perform all flight maneuvers automatically
- To handle communication with air traffic control
- What does a flight data recorder (FDR) in an aircraft do?
- Manages the aircraft’s fuel consumption during flight
- Tracks the maintenance history of the aircraft
- Records and stores flight parameters such as speed, altitude, and heading
- In an aircraft’s cabin pressurization system, what is the purpose of the outflow valve?
- To maintain a constant cabin altitude
- To vent excess cabin air to the atmosphere
- To control the temperature within the cabin
- What is the function of a vane-type anemometer in an aircraft’s weather system?
- To measure wind speed
- To measure the temperature of the air
- To measure the barometric pressure
- What does a flight management system (FMS) do in an aircraft?
- It monitors engine performance during flight
- It manages the cabin temperature
- It controls the flight path and navigation of the aircraft
- What does the acronym "TCAS" stand for in aviation?
- Traffic Collision Avoidance System
- Total Collision Avoidance System
- Transponder Collision Avoidance System
- What is the main function of a transponder in aviation?
- To communicate with ground services for maintenance
- To generate the aircraft’s engine performance data
- To track aircraft location for air traffic control
- What does the acronym "ILS" stand for in aviation?
- Integrated Landing System
- Instrument Landing System
- In-flight Landing System
- What is the primary function of a radar altimeter in an aircraft?
- To measure the aircraft's altitude relative to sea level
- To monitor the aircraft's speed and fuel consumption
- To measure the aircraft's altitude above the terrain below
- What is the role of the aircraft's static pressure system?
- To control airspeed
- To measure altitude by sensing atmospheric pressure
- To measure the temperature of the atmosphere
- What does the acronym "ECAM" stand for in aviation?
- Electronic Communications and Air Management
- Engine Control and Monitoring
- Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor
- in a superhet receiver, the advantage of an RF amplifier is ?
- it improves signal to noise ratio
- it amplifies output stages
- it couples noise factors
- on GPWS, with aircraft below 1700ft ?
- no traffic will be shown
- systems is disabled
- all traffic produces aural alert
- GPS frequency is ?
- 1575 MHz
- 1575 GHz
- 1525 MHz
- Mode S transponders transmits a binary code of ?
- 12bits
- 64bits
- 24bits
- An elevator controls the aircraft motion in ?
- yaw
- pitch
- roll
- Why is a wire HF antenna covered in polythene?
- At high altitudes
- To prevent corrosion
- To provide lightning protection
- When an aircraft is heading due north (magnetic) towards a VOR station the reference and variable signals will be ?
- 270° out of phase
- in phase
- 180° out of phase
- The modulation of the outer marker is ?
- 400 Hz
- 1300 Hz
- 3000 Hz
- Which of the following modes does a autopilot go through in correct sequence?
- Rollout, attitude, flare
- Attitude, flare, rollout
- Flare, attitude, rollout
- The VOR system comprises ?
- reference phase signal
- variable phase signal
- variable and reference phase signals
- On an ILS approach what will cause the aircraft to fly onto the beam?
- Glideslope deviation
- Course deviation
- Radio deviation
- L band DME transmits on a frequency of ?
- 1090 MHz
- 2210 MHz
- 4133 MHz
- Laser gyros have ?
- 2 rotating parts
- 4moving parts
- no rotating parts
- Flight management control system (FMCS) utilises ?
- VOR, ADF, DME
- ILS, DME, ADC
- ILS, VOR, ADF
- What channel of the autopilot does the glideslope control?
- Pitch
- Roll
- Yaw
- Radio marker information is displayed on ?
- ADI
- EICAS
- HIS
- What is the authority of series actuator on an helicopters autopilot??
- 100%
- 50%
- 10%
- If an aircraft is on east of VOR beacon, the reference and variable phases are ?
- Opposite phase
- Phase quadrature
- In phase
- What is the function of an aircraft's wing slats?
- To provide stability during takeoff and landing
- To increase the aircraft's speed during flight
- To increase lift by allowing the wing to operate at a higher angle of attack without stalling
- In aircraft maintenance, what is the purpose of a non-destructive testing (NDT) method like ultrasonic inspection?
- To assess the chemical composition of materials
- To detect internal flaws without damaging the component
- To measure the thickness of paint layers
- What is the primary purpose of an aircraft's environmental control system (ECS)?
- To manage cabin lighting and in-flight entertainment
- To monitor and display engine performance parameters
- To control cabin temperature, pressure, and air quality
- What is the purpose of a vortex generator on an aircraft wing?
- To increase lift during takeoff
- To delay flow separation and maintain control at high angles of attack
- To reduce drag by smoothing airflow
- What is the primary function of an aircraft's inertial reference system (IRS)?
- To provide attitude and heading information
- To monitor engine performance parameters
- To control cabin pressurization
- DME works on the frequency of ?
- HF
- UHF
- VHF
- GPS uses ?
- uses 21 satellites equally spaced around 7 orbits
- uses 18 satellites equally spaced around 6 orbits
- uses 24 satellites equally spaced around 6 orbits
- Decca navigation uses ?
- LF
- HF
- VHF
- Earth rate is approximately ?
- 5 degrees per hour
- 15 degrees per hour
- 84 degrees per hour
- The localizer deviation signal for the flight director comes from the ?
- flight director computer
- VHF comm system
- VHF nav system
- In aircraft electrical systems, what is the purpose of a bus tie breaker?
- To connect or isolate different electrical buses
- To protect circuits from overcurrent
- To convert AC power to DC power
- What is the function of a pitot tube in an aircraft?
- To measure air temperature
- To provide altitude information
- To determine airspeed
- In an AC generation system, the frequency and phase rotation ?
- must be out of phase prior to paralleling
- is of no consequence after paralleling
- must be synchronized prior to paralleling
- In an aircraft oxygen system, what type of oxygen is used for emergency supply?
- Liquid oxygen
- Gaseous oxygen stored in cylinders
- Chemically generated oxygen
- What is the primary purpose of a fire detection system in an aircraft?
- To provide a warning to the crew in case of fire
- To automatically extinguish fires
- To isolate affected electrical circuits
- How is RAT driven ?
- Fan
- Compressor
- Airstream
- What is the function of a torque link in a landing gear assembly?
- To prevent wheel shimmy and maintain wheel alignment
- To absorb landing impact forces
- To reduce hydraulic pressure in the gear system
- Zener diodes are for ?
- rectification
- voltage stabilization
- voltage regulation
- Which components within a generator control unit connects the output of the field power supply to the generator exciter?
- Generator control relay
- Generator line contactor
- Generator power pilot relay
- In aircraft avionics, what does the acronym "ELT" stand for?
- Engine Load Transmitter
- Electrical Load Tester
- Emergency Locator Transmitter
- Which side of the pilot is the collective?
- Left
- Right
- In-between legs
- Runway visual range in (RVR) is obtained by ?
- information obtained the local Meteorological Office
- three sets of instruments at the side of the runway
- one set of instruments the threshold of the runway
- The method used to rapidly charge a nickel-cadmium battery utilizes ?
- constant current and varying voltage
- constant voltage and varying current
- constant current and constant voltage
- A constant speed drive unit has a warning light indication ?
- for low speed
- for low oil pressure
- for when it is disconnected from the generator
- The purpose of an inverter is to convert ?
- DC to AC
- AC to DC
- AC to a higher frequency AC
- Which modes are incompatible ?
- HDG + V/S HOLD
- VOR + ALTITUDE HOLD
- G/S + ALTITUDE HOLD
- To prevent corrosion at the terminals of a lead-acid battery ?
- copper connectors are used
- petroleum jelly may be applied to the connections
- the connectors may be painted
- The output from an AC generator is taken from ?
- slip rings
- slip rings via commutator
- connections on the stator
- When connecting aircraft batteries, the last lead to connect is the ?
- positive earth
- negative
- positive
- An over station sensor (OSS) is triggered by ?
- rate of change of radio deviation
- rate of change of course
- measured radio deviation
- The ratio between apparent power and true power is the ?
- efficiency
- power factor
- power rating
- Apparent power is measured in ?
- Volt Amps
- Kilovolts
- Watts
- Cargo and baggage compartments in which a fire is completely confined come under ?
- Class B
- Class C
- Class D
- Aircraft emergency escape slides are usually pressurised with ?
- Oxygen
- Co2
- Helium
- Synchronisation circuits in autopilots ensure?
- that the aircraft will always be returned to straight and level flight when the autopilot is engaged
- that the trim indicators will read zero prior to engagement
- that the autopilot control circuits are at zero demand conditions engagement
- Megaphones must be stowed so they can withstand an inertia force of ?
- 9g
- 12g
- 15g
- Cargo nets are manufactured from ?
- nylon
- hessian
- polypropylene
- Toilet flush motor is protected from overheat by ?
- water cooling
- thermal protection
- cooling fan on timer switch
- The TCAS system ,Resolution Advisory RA ………… before a collision ?
- 30 - 45 seconds
- 50 - 60 seconds
- 20 - 30 seconds
- The NSS Network Server System divided into ?
- Four parts
- Three parts
- Two parts
- The airplane Multipurpose Control and Display Units MCDU are used by maintenance crews to interface with the ?
- ATC
- ATIMS
- Flight Warning Computers
- An aural alert of Climb-Climb for TCAS II ?
- Preventative
- Corrective
- Corrective and Preventative
- The ARINC ………….. bus connects to the aircraft information management system (AIMS), which is the primary information management system for the aircraft ?
- 431
- 429
- 629
- Lubricate oxygen connector threads using ?
- Teflon tape
- Hellerene
- WD40
- The systems are used to monitor various conditions in the passenger cabin ?
- Cabin monitoring
- Cabin Services System (CSS)
- Cabin Mass Memory
- Cylinders containing purified oxygen for breathing are painted ?
- black with a white collar
- black
- white with a black collar
- If the AIMS needs to send information back to that LRU, a second …………….. bus is required?
- ARINC 629
- ARINC 429
- ARINC 729
- An anti-balance tab is used ?
- to give more feel to the controls
- for trimming the aircraft
- to relieve stick loads
- Aircraft Full Duplex (AFDX) Ethernet data rate is?
- 12 kbps to 100kbps
- up to 2 Mbps
- up to 100 Mbps
- What is the purpose of a wing flap on an aircraft?
- To reduce the aircraft's speed during takeoff
- To provide lateral stability
- To increase lift and allow for steeper climb angles at lower speeds
- Waste water drain masts are heated ……………... ?
- Electrically
- Either electrically or with warm pneumatic system air
- With warm pneumatic system air
- The water should be drained at least every …………….. and fresh water added to the system to prevent the growth of bacteria ?
- 7 days
- 5 days
- 3 days
- To reduce the vacuum for the turn and bank indicators, _______ are included in both lines to these units ?
- Three-way valves
- Check valves
- Needle valves
- Pneumatic power is distributed through high pressure ___________ lines ?
- Steel or carbon steel
- litres/pounds
- Steel or iron alloy
- The cylinder of a portable oxygen set is made of ?
- aluminium
- alloy steel
- stainless steel
- Pressure breathing systems must be used at altitudes ?
- above 40,000 ft
- below 40,000 ft
- above 30,000 ft
- For high-pressure Pneumatic systems, air is usually stored in metal bottles, pressures ranging from _________ ?
- 1000 to 2000 PSI
- 1000 to 3000 PSI
- 1000 to 3500 PSI
- The air contains the typical 21 percent of ?
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Argon
- The life of an aircraft oxygen cylinder is ?
- 2 years
- 10 years
- 5 years
- Landing gear attached to ____ structural members of the aircraft ?
- Primary
- Tertiary
- Auxilary
- Skis are used with the aircraft that land and takeoff from ?
- Hard surface
- Water
- Snow
- Which Type of sensor Returns a different voltage to a gear logic unit depending on the proximity of a conductive target to the switch ?
- Radio sensor
- Electromagnetic sensor
- Infra red sensor
- In a tire fabric usually nylon, sandwiched between two layers of rubber is called……?
- Bead
- Tread
- 3000 PSI
- Which connector has a left hand thread ?
- N2
- Freon
- O2
- Wheel speed sensors are ?
- Rectifires
- Transducers
- Diode
- Anti icing of wing surfaces and engine inlet cowling on large aircrafts are carried out by ?
- Bleed air
- Electrical elements
- Chemical spray
- BITE test of WAI (wing ati ice) system is performed once in ?
- After 1Week
- 24 hours
- After 1 Month
- Wing tip vortices are strongest when ?
- flying high speed straight and level flight
- flying slowly at high angles of attack
- flying into a headwind
- Emergency electronic equipment for the cabin is referred to in ?
- JAR OPS subpart M
- BCARs
- Maintenance manual
- In an Artificial Horizon, Erection Error is caused by ?
- bottom lightness of inner gimbals
- bottom heaviness of inner gimbals
- displacement of erection control device
- Machmeters work on ?
- static
- pitot
- pitot and static
- Emergency frequency is ?
- 125.5 Hz
- 121.5 Hz
- 123.5 Hz
- On localiser approach the radio deviation signal is lost ?
- aircraft flies off centre line on pre-set
heading - the aircraft flies in a circle
- aircraft flies heading with increasing drift angle
- aircraft flies off centre line on pre-set
- CAT 2 RVR limit is ?
- 1200 ft
- 10,000 ft
- 1000 ft
- Glideslope deviation signals are ?
- DC positive going only
- AC phase sensitive
- DC polarity sensitive
- The purpose of a synchronising bus bar is ?
- to allow monitoring and trimming from the flight deck
- to enable two propeller systems to be synchronised
- to monitor total current load
- Battery charging procedures can be found in ATA ?
- Chapter 24 Section 21
- Chapter 31 Section 21
- Chapter 24 Section 31
- A water separator is located ?
- downstream of heat exchanger
- downstream of turbine
- upstream of the turbine
- The VHF aerial resistance and transmission line resistance is ?
- 20 ohms and 50 ohms respectively
- 20 ohms
- 50 ohms
- A Master Warning is issued when ?
- overspeed & low cabin altitude occurs
- cargo smoke & low oil quantity occurs
- engine fire & generator trip occurs
- Random drift of a gyro is caused by ?
- rotation of the earth
- unbalance and bearing friction in the gyro
- aircraft turning with an error in roll
- If an aircraft is entering a turn to the left, what input would the aileron to rudder crossfeed be?
- Right Rudder
- Left Rudder
- Both a & b
- What is the bonding value between secondary structure?
- 1 ohm
- 0.5
- Between 1Megohm and 500,000
- The force exerted by a hydraulic cylinder is equal to ?
- area * volume
- pressure * stroke
- area * pressure
- The wavelengths associated with 300 to 512 MHz range from ?
- one meter to 0.58 meters or 58 centimeters
- one meter to 58 centimeters
- one meter to 58 millimeters
- Frequencies ranging from 3GHz-30 GHz belongs to _ _ _ radio frequency spectrum ?
- SHF
- VHF
- UHF
- Which system has the advantage of a more linear demodulation?
- on off keying
- amplitude modulation
- synchronous detection
- When radio waves strike an antenna, they are likewise converted into ?
- electrical energy
- electromagnetic
- mechanical energy
- In which waves the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction that the pulse moves ?
- transverse
- at acute angle
- longitudinal
- The transverse and longitudinal waves are also called ……………... Waves?
- phonic
- periodic
- graphic
- Frequency = ?
- Velocity divided by Wavelength
- Velocity multiplied by Wavelength
- Wavelength divided by Velocity
- Wave Period = ?
- Frequency divided by 100
- 10 multiplied by Frequency
- 1 divided by Frequency
- Radio wave amplitude, which is measured in ?
- ohms
- volts
- ampere
- What is the purpose of a turbofan engine's core?
- To provide thrust by expelling gases from the combustion process
- To store excess energy for later use during emergencies
- To cool the engine and increase aerodynamic efficiency
- What does an INS calculate on power up?
- Last Known Longitude
- Last Known Latitude
- Last Known Longitude & Latitude
- What is the purpose of the autopilot trim indication?
- The voltage activity in the servo amp
- Trim tab position
- Control surface position
- VHF band ranges from ...?
- 3 to 30 MHz
- 30 to 300 MHz
- 300 to 3 GHz
- Emergency Locator Transmitter ELT transmits a digital signal every 50 seconds on a frequency of 406.025 MHz at -----?
- 5 watts for at least 24 hours
- 15 watts for at least 48 hours
- 10 watts for at least 30 days
- Which system is in the band between 10 and 14 kHz ?
- radio altimeter
- tacan
- omega
- Which system has the ability to achieve a four mile accuracy when fixing a position ?
- DME
- OMEGA
- TACAN
- What is the function of the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit (APU)?
- To adjust engine fuel flow
- To provide cooling to the cabin during flight
- To provide backup electrical power when engines are off
- Angle of Attack is the angle between cord line and?
- horizontal axis
- tip path plane
- relative air flow
- What is a slot used for ?
- To reinforce the boundary layer
- Increased angle of attack during
approach - Increase the speed of the airflow
- What is the Speed of an ARINC 429 system?
- 2.3 - 23 Mhz
- 2 - 6 GHz
- 100 KHz
- A Doppler Navigation System uses the Doppler principle to measure an aircraft's ?
- drift
- ground speed
- ground speed & drift
- The GPS space system each segment planes consists of satellites ?
- 3 satellites
- 4 satellites
- 6 satellites
- The potential for multiple final approach paths, glideslope angles, and missed approach paths for a given runway is the feature of …….system ?
- GLS
- IRS
- DME
- When more than two wheels are attached to a landing gear strut, the attaching mechanism is known as ?
- Master
- Group
- Bogie
- The Earth atmosphere has a mass of about ?
- 3×1018 kg
- 5×1018 kg
- 5×1020 kg
- Atmospheric pressure is measured with an instrument called ?
- manometer
- thermometer
- barometer
- When the wheel of the landing gear wheel away from the longitudinal axis ?
- Tow in
- Aligned
- Tow out
- Ratio meter type fuel quantity indicator the …………. in the tank moves a connecting arm to the wiper on a variable resistor in the tank unit ?
- movement of a float
- movement of a capacitor plates
- movement of a potentiometer
- GPS system Consists of how many satellites ?
- 18
- 20
- 24
- The upper chamber of shock strut is always filled with ?
- Hydraulic fluid
- Air / nitrogen
- Fuel
- The purpose of ______________ is to alert the flight crew about the existence of an unsafe condition when aircraft is near the terrain?
- GPWS
- WASS
- GPS
- Marker beacons are the final radio transmitters used in the ...... system?
- MWS
- GNSS
- ILS
- When GPWS mode 2B is activated, the first alert comes with aural message ?
- Too low gear
- Terrain-Terrain
- Takeoff
- Amber INOP light is illuminated when the computer or input signal failure is detected or a___________is being performed?
- self-test
- pitch up
- right or left turn
- GPS system has Consists of how many active or operational satellites?
- 24
- 21
- 18
- When a conductor (wire) is moved through a magnetic field ?
- An EMF is produced in the conductor
- Impedence is produced in the conductor
- A high resistance to applied voltage is produced in the conductor
- The digital flight control system (DFCS) is a ……?
- Three axis
- One axis
- Two axis
- A thermocouple depends on the ?
- Hot gases rise
- Air temperature rise
- Rate of temperature rise
- When the aircraft reaches its critical Mach number, shock waves may develop ?
- over the wing
- aft of the wing
- under the wing
- After .... seconds, if the probe vibration does not return to its normal rate, a fault is enunciated and the heater is turned OFF ?
- 15 sec
- 25 sec
- 35 sec
- It is the process of producing a voltage (EMF) by moving a magnetic field in relationship to a conductor?
- Trasforming
- Self induction
- Electromagnetic induction
- The most common types of extinguishers used in cabin are ?
- Halon 1215 or water
- Halon 1211 and water
- Halon 1232 not water
- Which of thses hold the deicing boot tight to the leading edge surfaces when deflated ?
- Suction
- Pressure
- Ram air
- It is the most common high-lift device, a movable portion of the wing that can be lowered to produce extra lift?
- spoiler
- lift dumper
- flap
- When the autopilot is in the ALT mode with the ATS engaged, it results in the activation of the which mode?
- Vertical Speed Mode (V/S)
- SPEED/MACH mode
- VNAV
- The light unit is always mounted at the extreme tip of the right wing ?
- white
- red
- green
- In anti-collision light the mirrors rotate in an arc, and the resulting flash rate is between ______cycles per _____?
- 40 and 100 per minute
- 50 and 80 per minute
- 40 and 100 per second
- Which of current systems had been the main design considerations and obstacles for latest generation IFE ?
- Bandwidth only
- Data capacity only
- Bandwidth and Data capacity
- A typical micron-type filter assembly utilizes an element made of specially treated paper that is formed in ---------convolutions (wrinkles)?
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Zigzag
- What is the primary function of an aircraft’s hydraulic system?
- To cool the engine during high-speed flight
- To control the aircraft’s speed
- To provide power for flight control surfaces and landing gear
- Vapor cycle air conditioning systems are often used on _______________ aircraft?
- reciprocating aircraft
- turbine aircraft
- military aircraft
- At sea level, mercury is forced up into the column approximately………?
- 29.92 millimeter
- 29.92 inches
- 92.29 inches
- What is the purpose of a stall warning system in an aircraft?
- To automatically adjust engine thrust to prevent stalls
- To improve aerodynamic efficiency during flight
- To alert the pilot when the aircraft approaches a stall condition
- What is the purpose of a static discharger on an aircraft?
- To dissipate accumulated static electricity into the atmosphere
- To improve aerodynamic efficiency
- To reduce radio communication interference
- Atmospheric pressure, at sea level is ……?
- 16.7 pounds
- 14.7 cubic feet
- 14.7 psi