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
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