MODULE 11A TURBINE AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, 11.1.

2 High Speed Flight

STRUCTURES & SYSTEM
LEVEL 1
11.1 THEORY OF FLIGHT
Question 1
11.1.1 Aeroplane Aerodynamics and Flight Controls A1M11.1.2()L1

LEVEL 1 M Crit is defined as the aircraft flying speed at which

Question 1
A1M11.1.1()L1 A. an incipient shock wave is formed on the wing
B. an oblique shockwave is formed at the trailing edge of the wing
Aileron trim tab on a control surface is classified as C. the bow wave is attached to the leading edge of the wing

A. Primary flight control surface Question 2

B. Secondary flight control surface
C. Auxiliary flight control surface
Question 2
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When the left rudder pedal is pushed forward, the rudder will
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The advantage of sweep back wing design on aircraft is to
A. increase lift and drag at low speed
B. raise the M crit during flight
C. lower the M crit during flight

A. move to the left and the aircraft nose will yaw to the left
B. move to the left and the aircraft nose will yaw to the right Question 3
C. move to the right and the aircraft nose will yaw to the left A1M11.1.2()L1

Question 3 Mach number refers to the speed at which an aircraft is travelling in relation
A1M11.1.1()L1 to

Balance tab is fitted to the ailerons to A. altitude

B. temperature
A. assist the pilot to move the flight control surfaces C. local speed of sound
B. prevent flutter
C. correct a flying fault

Question 4
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During flight, when the elevator trim tab is moved up

A. the elevator will remain stationary

B. the elevator will also move up
C. the elevator will move down

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 11.2 AIRFRAME STRUCTURES GENERAL CONCEPTS (A) Question 4
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LEVEL 1
When inspecting an aircraft for lightning strike damage, you would look for
Question 1
A1M11.2(a)()L1 A. burned marks at the bottom of the wing
B. large holes found at the trailing edge of the wing
A fail-safe structure is a structure C. clusters of small holes on the leading edge of the wing

A. that has multiple load paths Question 5

B. that has single load path A1M11.2(a)()L2
C. that takes only compressional load
Hoop Stress on an aircraft is caused by
LEVEL 2
A. cabin pressurization that acts on the circumference of the
Question 1 fuselage
A1M11.2(a)()L2 B. bouncing force of an aircraft when landing
C. flexing of the wing that acts on the fuselage
The minimum Airworthiness requirement for structural strength in airplane
design is
Question 6
A. one and one-half times the maximum expected forces A1M11.2(a)()L2
B. three times the maximum expected forces
C. twice the maximum expected forces What are the types of load that are caused due to wing flexing?

Question 2 A. Tensile and compression load

A1M11.2(a)()L2 B. Shear and torsion load
C. Torsion load only
Airplane skin panels are joined to each other by rivets, which are designed to
take

A. tensile stress
B. compression stress
C. shear stress

Question 3
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A crack is found in Fuselage Station 550. Where is Sta.550 located?

A. 550 inches away from the nose of the aircraft

B. 550 inches away from the cockpit bulkhead
C. 550 inches away from Sta.0

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 11.2 AIRFRAME STRUCTURES GENERAL CONCEPTS (B) 11.3 AIRFRAME STRUCTURES AEROPLANES

LEVEL 1 11.3.1 Fuselage

Question 1 LEVEL 1
A1M11.2(b)()L1 Question 1
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An empennage consists of
For the correct type of sealant to be used on the aircraft, reference should be
A. the horizontal and vertical stabilizers made to
B. the horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer, elevators and rudder
C. the vertical stabilizer and the rudder A. the spare parts catalogue
B. the structural repair manual
Question 2 C. the flight manual
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Question2
When carrying out symmetrical check with a steel tape, you must ensure A1M11.3.1()L1

A. Tape is tensioned to a required value In a pressurised aircraft, the pressure bulkhead is defined as
B. Tape must be slacked
C. Tape must be stretched to its maximum A. a partition within the cabin
B. a partition that separates the engine from the rest of the frames
LEVEL 2 C. a partition that separates the pressurized from the unpressurised zone

Question 1 Question 3
A1M11.2(b)()L2 A1M11.3.1()L1

After the installation of a flight control surface, you must ensure Where would you obtain information concerning the clearance between the
aircraft door and the door frame?
A. that all the bonding wires are connected and secured
B. that all bonding wires are removed A. From the flight manual
C. that grease are applied to the bonding wires B. From the maintenance manual
C. From the overhaul manual
Question 2
A1M11.2(b)()L2 Question 4
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To prevent damage to bearings during assembly into a pulley, you must
ensure that The function of the heater element in a wind-shield is to

A. the Clamp bolt is pressed on the outer part of bearing A. prevent water from sticking on the outer surface of the glass panel
B. the Clamp bolt is only pressed on the rolling ball elements B. prevent fog from forming on the inner glass panel.
C. a hammer is used to tap the bearing C. prevent ice formation on the outer glass panel

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Question 5 11.4 AIR CONDITIONING AND CABIN PRESSURISATION
A1M11.3.1()L1 11.4.1 Air Supply
LEVEL 1
For pressurized aircraft, the passenger windows are designed to be Question 1
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A. Fail- proof with two panes of toughened glass
B. fail-safe with two acrylic (Perspex) panels Engine Bleed Air for the air-conditioning system is taken from
C. a single acrylic (Perspex) panel to reduce weight
A. a suitable stage of the engine compressor
Question 6 B. the turbine stage of the engine
A1M11.3.1()L1 C. the engine exhaust

Which components transfer skin aerodynamic load into the ribs? 11.4.2 Air Conditioning
LEVEL 1
A. Stringers Question 1
B. Spars A1M11.4.2()L1
C. Bulkhead
Expansion valve in the vapour cycle air-conditioning system is to
11.3.2 Wings
A. store the refrigerant
LEVEL 1 B. control the amount of refrigerant flow to the evaporator
Question 1 C. change the refrigerant into liquid form
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Question 2
Which wing arrangement is most efficient due to its aerodynamic shape? A1M11.4.2()L1

A. Semi - cantilever In the air cycle cooling system, the final cold air is obtained from
B. Full cantilever
C. Externally braced A. primary heat exchanger
B. pre-cooler
Question 2 C. expansion turbine of air cycle machine
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Question 3
What is the purpose of baffles in the fuel tank? A1M11.4.2()L1

A. To reduce sloshing of the fuel In the vapour cycle air conditioning system, heat from the cabin air supply is
B. To stop fuel flowing from one section to another section absorbed at
C. To make the tank more rigid
A. The expansion valve
B. The evaporator
C. The condenser

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Question 4
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What is the physical change to the refrigerant in the condenser?

A. From low pressure gas to high pressure gas

B. From liquid to gas
C. From gas to liquid

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 11.4.3 Pressurisation Question 5
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LEVEL 1 What is the function of Safety Valve in cabin pressurization?

Question 1 A. To depressurize the cabin when aircraft lands

A1M11.4.3()L1 B. To release cabin pressure when maximum differential pressure is
exceeded
Cabin pressurization system involved the following C. To seal the cabin for pressurization

A. seal the cabin, provide a constant air supply and outflow of air from
cabin
B. seal the cabin, provide a constant air supply and control the outflow
air from cabin
C. sealed the cabin, limit the air supply and provide a constant outflow of air
from cabin

Question 2
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In a cabin pressurization system, the Out-Flow Valve ( Discharge Valve) is
controlled by

A. the Cabin Pressure Controller

B. the Inwards Relief Valve
C. the Mass Flow Controller

Question 3
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When does an aircraft experience a negative cabin differential pressure?

A. When cabin pressure is greater than ambient pressure

B. When ambient pressure is greater than cabin pressure
C. When cabin pressure is the same as ambient pressure

Question 4
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Cabin pressure remaining constant at the set cabin altitude as the aircraft
altitude increases, happens in the following range

A. pressurized range
B. unpressurized range
C. isobaric range

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 11.5 INSTRUMENTS / AVIONIC SYSTEMS
11.5.1 Instrument Systems A. 29.92 psi
LEVEL 1 B. 1013.25 hPa
C. 14.71 millibar
Question 1
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Vertical Speed Indicator is also known as
The capsule in the airspeed indicator is connected to
A. Rate-of-Climb indicator
B. altimeter A. Both the Pitot pressure sense line and the static pressure sense line
C. vertical horizon B. The Static pressure sense line
C. The Pitot pressure sense line
Question 2
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What is the function of the Stall Warning Computer?
The indication of a slip or a skid on a Turn & Slip Indicator is shown by
A. To warn the pilot that he has just overcome a stall condition
B. To warn the pilot that the aircraft is reaching the stall altitude A. The turn indicator
C. To warn the pilot of an impending stall condition B. The inclinometer
C. The slip coordinator
Question 3
A1M11.5.1()L1 11.5.2 Avionic Systems

When will the Gyro Flag appear in the indicator? LEVEL 1

A. As soon as the power is applied Question 1

B. As soon as the power is lost A1M11.5.2()L1
C. 20 seconds after power failure
What is the function of the ADF system?
Question 4
A1M11.5.1()L1 A. it provides homing and tracking
B. it provides distance of the airplane to the ground station
Precession of Displacement Gyroscopes is affected by C. it provides altitude of airplane with respect to ground

A. The size of the inner ring or the gymbal Question 2

B. The direction of rotation of the gyro wheel A1M11.5.2()L1
C. The angle of the outer ring to the inner ring
Antenna Coupler used in HF system provides
Question 5
A1M11.5.1()L1 A. Amplification of the output power
B. Protection from lightning strike
According to ISA, what is the value of standard atmospheric pressure at C. Impedance matching
Mean Sea Level (MSL)?

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 11.6 ELECTRICAL POWER
Question 5
LEVEL 1 A1M11.6()L1

Question 1 Which component is used to provide A.C. secondary power supply in the
A1M11.6()L1 aircraft?

The most common supply voltages in an aircraft are A. Inverter

B. Alternator
A. 26V DC and 115V AC 400 Hz C. Transformer Rectifier Unit
B. 28V DC and 115V DC 400 Hz
C. 28V DC and 115V AC 400 Hz

Question 2
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The purpose of a transformer rectifier unit is to provide an output voltage of

A. 28V DC
B. 28V AC
C. 115V AC

Question 3
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In the event of total loss of primary electrical power, the emergency lighting
will be powered by

A. the rotary inverter

B. the transformer rectifier unit
C. the aircraft batteries

Question 4
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In the event of integrated drive generator unit (IDG) failure, which component
will take over and provide the aircraft with AC power?

A. Transformer Rectifier Unit

B. A D.C. motor driving an Alternator
C. APU generator

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 11.7 EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS (A) A. in the seat rail profiles on the cabin floor
B. in spring loaded units on the cabin floor
LEVEL 1 C. in attachment fittings at the fuselage frames

LEVEL 2
Question 2
Question 1 A1M11.7(b)()L1
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Items included in the Passenger Service Unit are
According to Airworthiness Requirements, in designing cabin and cockpit
equipment, more attention must be given to A. reading lights and oxygen masks
B. reading lights and call buttons
A. decorative and high quality materials C. reading lights, call buttons, air outlets and oxygen masks
B. low flammability and toxicity of materials
C. non-flammable and non-heat producing materials
Question 3
Question 2 A1M11.7(b)()L1
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The information found on the side of a cargo container is
Requirement by JAR-OPS 1.730 paragraph (b); each flight crew seat and
cabin crew seat must have safety belt with A. container size, empty weight and material used
B. container code and maximum weight
A. Shoulder harness and with a single point of release C. container code and empty weight
B. Shoulder harness and with automatic action of release
C. Or without shoulder harness
Question 4
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Question 3
A1M11.7(a)()L1 The back rest of a passenger seat is designed

FAR part 25 specifies that all materials used in aircraft cabins must be A. to break when a 2 G force is applied to it
B. to fold backward and break if excessive force is applied to it
A. moisture absorbent C. to fold forward if excessive force is applied to it
B. light and non-staining
C. Self-extinguishable Question 5
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11.7 EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS (B)
The items found in the Passenger Service Units are
LEVEL 1
A. fresh air outlet and smoke detector
Question 1 B. reading light and fresh air outlet
A1M11.7(b)()L1 C. reading light and water dispenser

The bottom attachment points of the galley are normally fitted

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 11.8 FIRE PROTECTION (A)
Question 3
LEVEL 1 A1M11.9()L1

Question 1 When carrying out a safety check on a control rod end fitting, the pin probe
A1M11.8(a)()L1 is able to pass through the safety hole. Is this safe?

In the event a fire is detected in the engine, the warning given to the pilot will A. Yes, lock nut to be tightened
be B. Yes, no further adjustment is required
C. No, further adjustment is required
A. illumination of amber warning light and ringing of the bell
B. illumination of red warning light and ringing of the bell
C. illumination of blue warning light Question 4
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Question 2 In a Fly-By-Wire system, the flight control surfaces are

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A. manually controlled and electrically operated
Fire on flammable liquid such as gasoline, oil, kerosene is classified as B. manually controlled and cable operated
C. electrically controlled and hydraulically operated
A. class A fire
B. class B fire
C. class C fire Question 5
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11.9 FLIGHT CONTROLS
Referring to the Q Feel Units, what does the Q indicate?
LEVEL 1
Question 1 A. Amount of force applied
A1M11.9()L1 B. Rate of change of static pressure
C. Aerodynamic loading
Rotating the aileron control wheel clockwise will cause the aircraft to

A. pitch up, about the lateral axis

B. roll, about the longitudinal axis
C. yaw, about the longitudinal axis

Question 2
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The functions of the slats when deployed are to

A. increase drag and reduce the stalling angle

B. increase lift and reduce the stalling angle
C. increase lift and increase the stalling angle

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 11.10 FUEL SYSTEMS Question 5
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LEVEL 1
After fitting a brake unit, bleeding is carried out to
Question 1
A1M11.10()L1 A. release the trapped fluid in the automatic adjuster
B. release the air trapped in the system
The function of the fuel by-pass valve is to C. allow air into the system

A. stop fuel flow to the engine when the filter is clogged

B. allow fuel to be drained to atmosphere when the filter is clogged
C. allow fuel to flow to the engine when the filter is clogged

Question 2
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The fuel vent system is designed mainly for

A. maintaining the pressure in the fuel tank

B. preventing the pressure build up in the fuel tank
C. draining the fuel in the fuel tank

Question 3
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The purpose of a by-pass valve installed in the fuel filter assembly is to

A. allow free flow of fuel to the engine when the filter is clogged
B. limit the flow of fuel to the engine when the filter is clogged
C. allow fuel to flow back to the tank when the filter is clogged

Question 4
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The system that prevents pressure build-up in the fuel tank and maintains
near
ambient atmospheric pressure under all operating conditions is called

A. pressure system
B. scavenge system
C. vent system

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 11.11 HYDRAULIC POWDER Question 5
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LEVEL 1
The hydraulic component used to store pressure for providing instantaneous
Question 1 action for hydraulic services is
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A. The accumulator
All seals used in the aircraft hydraulic system should be identified by B. The reservoir
C. The pressure regulator
A. their outside diameter
B. their Part Number Question 6
C. their colour coding A1M11.11()L1

What component isolates the normal circuit from the emergency circuit in a
Question 2 hydraulic system?
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A. Check valve
O ring seal used in a hydraulic system is capable of B. Relay valve
C. Shuttle valve
A. withstanding very high temperature
B. taking pressure in one-direction only
C. taking pressure in both directions

Question 3
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A Valve that allows full flow of hydraulic pressure in one direction and limits
the flow in the opposite direction is

A. Shuttle valve
B. Thermal Relief Valve
C. Restrictor valve

Question 4
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According to Brahmahs Principle, the smaller the area under pressure

A. the less the force is produced

B. the greater the force is produced
C. the force will be equal to pressure

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 11.12 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION

LEVEL 1

Question 1
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When ice is formed on the ultrasonic ice detector probe, the frequency will

A. not be affected and no warning is given

B. increase and trigger the warning light in the cockpit
C. decrease and trigger the warning light in the cockpit

Question 2
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The de-icing system used on propellers is normally of

A. hot air type

B. electrical heater type
C. mechanical (Rubber boots) type

Question 3
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Ice protection system used to remove ice after it is formed is

A. anti-icing system
B. de-frost system
C. de-icing system

Question 4
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The de-icing system where inflatable rubber boots are used to remove ice
formed is known as

A. mechanical system
B. thermal system
C. fluid system

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 11.13 LANDING GEAR
Question 2
LEVEL 1 A1M11.13()L2

Question 1 Landing gear down lock bungees are fitted to

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A. ensure down lock struts are over-centered during both normal and
In an undercarriage retraction system, the component that ensures doors emergency extensions
open before the undercarriage is extended, is the B. ensure down lock struts are over-centered during the emergency
extension only
A. Sequence valve mechanical C. restrict the movement of the landing gear during the down selection
B. Sequence valve hydraulic
C. Restrictor valve
Question 3
Question 2 A1M11.13()L2
A1M11.13()L1
The function of the oil in an oleo-pneumatic shock absorber is to
The purpose of anti-skid system is to provide
A. lubricate the inner cylinder only
A. maximum braking without skidding B. damp out the rebound (recoil) action
B. minimum braking on dry runway C. absorb the landing shock
C. maximum braking on wet runways

Question 4
Question 3 A1M11.13()L2
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Fusible plug fitted to an aircraft wheel is to
The maximum wear limit on a tyre with marker-tie-bar is
A. provide balancing for the wheel
A. when the wear reaches the top of the marker-tie-bar B. release the tyre pressure due to over-inflation
B. when the wear reaches the bottom of the marker-tie-bar C. release the tyre pressure due to high temperature
C. when the wear reaches the casing plies

Question 5
LEVEL 2 A1M11.13()L2

Question 1 Automatic adjuster assemblies fitted in a brake unit will

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A. automatically maintain suitable running clearance in the brake pack
When the landing gear selector lever is moved from UP position to "DOWN B. automatically apply the parking brake
position, immediately the indicator light will show C. automatically release the brake pressure caused by overheated condition

A. 3 green lights
B. 3 red lights
C. No lights

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 11.14 LIGHTS Question 2
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LEVEL 1
Question 1 To operate the Chemical Oxygen Generator, the passenger will need to
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A. pull the mask and the lanyard will trip the firing mechanism
The passenger lighting system uses ballast units which contain B. turn the selector handle of the generator
C. turn the switch to the ON position
A. AC/DC Switching converter
B. DC/AC Switching converter 11.16 PNEUMATICS / VACUUM
C. Step- up Transformer
LEVEL 1
Question 2
A1M11.14()L1 Question 1
A1M11.16()L1
What precaution must you take when you are working with a strobe lighting
system? The precaution to be observed when working with high pressure pneumatic
system is
A. No safety is required
B. Make sure the capacitor is fully discharged before working A. to release all air pressure in the system when the aircraft is on ground
C. Make sure the capacitor is fully charged before working B. to release the air pressure in the system before any attempt to
remove the component
LEVEL 2 C. never charge the system when the aircraft is in the hangar

Question 1 Question 2
A1M11.14()L2 A1M11.16()L1

Which lighting is not controlled from the cockpit or the cabin of an aircraft? What is the function of an air-bottle in a pneumatic system?

A. toilet lights A. To prevent pressure surge and acts as store for emergency use
B. surface and logo lights B. To cater for the return air pressure after operating a service
C. baggage compartment lights C. To store excessive pressure in the system due to high altitude flying

Question 3
11.15 OXYGEN A1M11.16()L1
LEVEL 1
The function of Pressure Maintaining Valve is to
Question 1
A1M11.15()L1 A. allow pressure to essential services when the system pressure is
low
The Safety Precaution to be taken when handling oxygen is B. allow pressure to non-essential services when the system pressure is
low
A. to avoid contamination with grease or oil C. ensure preset system pressure and temperature is maintained at all time
B. charging a system must only be done in the hangar
C. never charge a system in open air or well ventilated areas

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 11.17 WATER / WASTE 11.18 ON BOARD MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 1
Question 1
A1M11.17()L2 Question 1
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To pressurize the potable water tank when the aircraft engine is not running
is achieved by On Board Maintenance System MFD can be used for

A. operating the electrically operated air compressor A. Indication of aircraft attitude.

B. operating the ram air turbine B. Displaying aircraft heading
C. operating the hydraulic motor C. Testing, Troubleshooting and Trend Analysis

Question 2
Question 2 A1M11.18()L1
A1M11.17()L2 What is the purpose of the On-Board Maintenance System?

To drain the toilet waste tank, the drain valve is opened by
A. operating a control switch in the cockpit
B. operating a control lever in the lavatory compartment
C. pulling a handle in the exterior service panel
A. To assist the cabin crew with system maintenance
B. To assist the pilot with trouble-shooting
C. To assist the maintenance crew with trouble-shooting and
maintenance

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