Aircraft General Knowledge - Airframe, Systems, Powerplant - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license

Question 1

A SANDWICH structural part is:

Accepted Answer

Composed of two thin sheets and a light core material.

Answer

A So-called Integral Construction.

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Well suited for absorbing point concentrated loads.

Answer

Composed Of Resin And Fibres.

Question 2

The control of free turbine engines on turboprops, is accomplished by - a propeller control lever used to select: 1 - propeller RPM2 - turbine temperature 3 - turbine RPM - a fuel control lever used to select: 4 - propeller RPM 5 - torque 6 - turbine temperature The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

1 - 5 - 6

Answer

2 - 4 - 5

Answer

3 - 4 - 6

Answer

1 - 3 - 5

Question 3

Purposes of an accumulator in an hydraulic system are:1. to damp pressure fluctuations.2. to cool the hydraulic fluid.3. to serve as a limited alternate source of pressure.4. to serve as a main pressure source for normal operation. The combination that regroups all of the correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

1, 3.

Answer

2, 3.

Answer

1, 4.

Answer

2, 4.

Question 4

The purpose of a distributor in an ignition system is to distribute:

Accepted Answer

Secondary current to the sparking plugs.

Answer

Primary Current To The Condenser.

Answer

Secondary current to the condenser.

Answer

Primary Current To The Sparking Plugs.

Question 5

What is the name of the control surface that rotates an aeroplane about its vertical axis?

Accepted Answer

The rudder.

Answer

The Ailerons.

Answer

The Trim Tabs.

Answer

The Elevator.

Question 6

The principle of DAMAGE TOLERANT structural design of an aircraft is based on the:

Accepted Answer

Capability to withstand a certain amount of weakening of the structure without catastrophic Failure.

Answer

Monitoring Of Critical Parameters And The Replacement Of Parts If A Limit Value Is Exceeded.

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Fact that there is no need to inspect the structure.

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Replacement of parts after a given number of cycles or hours of use.

Question 7

The hydraulic device similar to an electronic diode is a:

Accepted Answer

Check valve.

Answer

Flow Control Valve.

Answer

Distribution valve.

Answer

Shutoff Valve.

Question 8

On-board electrical systems are protected against faults of the following type: 1) AC generator over-voltage 2) AC generator under-voltage 3) over-current 4) over-speed 5) under-frequency 6) undue vibration of AC generatorsThe combination of correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Answer

1, 2, 4, 6

Answer

2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Answer

1, 3, 5, 6

Question 9

Assuming the initiating cause is removed, which of these statements about resetting are correct or incorrect?I. A fuse is not resettableII. A circuit breaker is resettable.

Accepted Answer

I is correct, II is correct.

Answer

I Is Incorrect, Ii Is Correct.

Answer

I is incorrect, II is incorrect.

Answer

I Is Correct, Ii Is Incorrect.

Question 10

Consider a jet engine whose control is based on the Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) 1. with a constant EPR, the thrust decreases when the altitude increases 2. with a constant EPR, the thrust is independent of the Mach number 3. At same environmental conditions, a given EPR setting maintains the thrust irrespective of engine wear due to ageing. 4. the EPR is determined by the impact pressure difference between the turbine outlet and the compressor inlet 5. on take-off, in the event of icing not detected by the crew, the indicated EPR is lower than the real EPR The combination regrouping all the correct statements is:

Accepted Answer

1, 3.

Answer

2, 3, 2004.

Answer

1, 5.

Answer

3, 4, 2005.

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