Core questions

1. To overcome the problems associated with tail wheeled aircraft the _____________
configuration was developed
(a) Nose leg
(b) Tail dragger
(c) Bicycle wheel

2. Which of the following sentences is true about tri-cycle wheel configuration;

(a) It places the c of g behind the main wheels.
(b) It places the main gears behind the c of g.
(c) It places the nose wheel behind the c of g.

3. It is false to say that;

(a) Although tail wheel configuration can create propeller clearance problems it is a much more
stable arrangement
(b) Although nose leg configuration can create propeller clearance problems it is a much more
stable arrangement
(c) Although tail wheel configuration cannot create propeller clearance problems it is a much
more unstable arrangement

4. The landing loads are absorbed and transmitted throughout the airframe through;
(a) Strong points on either fuselage or wings
(b) Landing gear strut
(c) Strong points on fuselage

5. Small light aircraft use;

(a) a steel leaf or tubular steel spring landing gear
(b) an oleo pneumatic shock absorber
(c) a liquid shock strut

6. Another simple method used on light aircraft is the ________which is encased in a loose weave
cotton braid
(a) Torsion bar
(b) Bungee cords
(c) Skids

7. Oil is used in an oleo strut to :-

(a) Support the weight of the aircraft
(b) Limit the speed of compression of the strut
(c) Limit the speed of extension and compression of the strut
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8. The nose wheel assembly must be centered before retraction because:-
(a) There is limited space in the nose wheel bay
(b) The aircraft may swerve on the next landing if the nose wheel is not straight
(c) The tyres may be damaged on landing if the nose wheel is not straight

9. Creep (Slippage):-
(a) is not a problem with tubeless tyres
(b) can rip out the inflation valve and deflate the tyre
(c) can be prevented by painting lines on the wheel and tyre

10. Tyre wear when taxying can be reduced:-

(a) restricting the use of brakes and using thrust reversers
(b) taxying at less than 40 kph
(c) staying on the smoothest parts of the taxiway

11. To prevent scrubbing the tyres while taxying, you should:-

(a) make sharp turns only if you have high speed tyres fitted
(b) turn no sharper than the minimum specified radius
(c) deflate the tyres to a minimum pressure

12. The best extinguishant to use on a wheel or brake fire is:-

(a) C02
(b) Dry powder
(c) Water

13. When inflating a tyre fitted to an aircraft, the tyre pressure reading on the gauge should be
modified by:-
(a) 10%
(b) 4psi
(c) 4%

14. The most likely cause of brake fade is:-

(a) worn stators
(b) overheating
(c) the pilot reducing the brake pressure

15. The most likely cause of brake unit dragging is:-

(a) incorrect operation of the adjuster assemblies
(b) grease on the rotor assembly
(c) the brake pressure being too high
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16. Creep (slippage):-
(a) can be measured by painting marks on the tyre and wheel rim
(b) may cause excess wear
(c) never occurs on new tyres

17. The ply rating of a tyre :-

(a) always indicates the number of cords or plies in the tyre carcase
(b) never indicates the number of cords or plies in the tyre carcase
(c) is the index of the tyre strength

18. The amount of wear on a reinforced, ribbed tread tyre is indicated by:-
(a) marker tie bars
(b) concentric wear rings
(c) grey cushion rubber

19. A green fusible plug is designed to deflate the tyre if a temperature of ___________is reached
(a) 177 °C
(b) 277 °C
(c) 199 °C

20. Bulges may indicate;

(a) Over pressurized tire
(b) partial failure of the casing
(c) Cuts in the tyre cover penetrating to the cords

21. The wheels on the landing gear legs provide ________________ between the aircraft and the
ground.
(a) both suspension and adhesion
(b) suspension
(c) adhesion

22. Early wheels and tyres were of the _____________ with spoke wheel rims and either solid or
inflatable type tyres fitted with tyre levers.
(a) Conventional type
(b) bicycle type
(c) tri-cycle type

23. Most light aircraft have fixed flange ___________ forged or cast wheels.
(a) one piece
(b) two piece
(c) detachable
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24. Larger aircraft wheels are a complex ___________ design and able to withstand the high load of
take-off and landing.
(a) Bowl type
(b) A-frame
(c) two piece

25. There are two different types of two piece wheel,

(a) Split wheels and flange.
(b) The removable rim or split wheel.
(c) The loose flange and two piece wheel.

26. The removable rim wheel,

(a) Requires an inner tube.
(b) Does not require an inner tube.
(c) Requires a seal and fasteners.

27. The _____________ is tubeless and requires a perfect seal between the two halves. an o ring
seal is located between the two sections.
(a) Two piece wheel
(b) Detachable flange
(c) split wheel

28. Wheels, to be as light and strong as possible they are usually constructed from ___________and
may be either cast or forged.
(a) Steel alloy
(b) Aluminium or magnesium
(c) aluminium or magnesium alloys

29. The bearing cap must not be fitted using a _________ as it could contaminate the bearing
grease.
(a) Hands
(b) copper drift
(c) steel alloy drift

30. The ____________ houses the brake discs and have key ways that drive the brake discs with the
wheels.
(a) inboard wheel section
(b) outboard wheel section
(c) flange

31. The ______________ can house the anti-skid braking mechanism.

(a) outboard wheel section
(b) inboard wheel section
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(c) flange
32. On larger modern aircraft the wheels are fitted with one or more_____________. They have a
centre hole that is filled with low melting point alloy.
(a) Inflation valve
(b) fusible plugs
(c) fuses

33. In the event of a wheel ____________ the soft alloy melts and allows the tyre to safely deflate
before it can burst.
(a) Over speeding
(b) Overheating
(c) Over pressurization

34. Some tyres are fitted with over inflation safety valves. If the tyre is inflated to a dangerous level,
the safety valve ___________ to bleed off excessive pressure and the tyre deflates before it can
explode.
(a) Explodes
(b) Ruptures
(c) Melts at about 100 psi

35. Before dismantling a wheel the tyre should be deflated using a___________. Any ice should be
allowed to melt before the valve is removed.
(a) Safety cage
(b) Screw driver
(c) deflation valve

36. Almost all modern aircraft have a ribbed pattern tread with the grooved ribs running around
the__________________. This pattern is best suited to hard surface operations.
(a) Tyre’s sidewall
(b) Tyre’s circumference
(c) chines

37. Modern tyres are normally remoulded as long as the wear and remould remains within limits.
usually up to_______________
(a) Six remoulds.
(b) Three remoulds.
(c) The number specified by aircraft manual.

38. The ________________ gives the tyre its strength and stiffness to give a firm mounting on the
wheel.
(a) Apex strip
(b) Bead
(c) Carcass plies
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39. The___________ is the body of the tyre and is made up of layers of fabric.
(a) Sidewall
(b) Bead
(c) Carcass

40. ___________are impregnated around the beads to allow the fabric to fit smoothly without any
gaps.
(a) Fabric
(b) Rubber strips
(c) Metal strips

41. On modern aircraft, usually aramid fibres (kevlar) is used for;

(a) Rubber strips
(b) Impregnated around beads
(c) Bead area

42. In a cross ply tire, the fabric cross over each other at
(a) the same angle
(b) 30 and 60 degrees
(c) Different angles

43. In a Radial tire, the bolt and casing plies over rap at
(a) the same angle
(b) 30 and 60 degrees
(a) different angles

44. ------------------- tires have inner liner constructed as part of the tire so that it can prevent see page
of and to the atmosphere when the wheel is assembled.
(a) Tube type tires
(b) Tubeless tires
(c) Both tube type

45. Which of the following is not a tire marking.

(a) Rim line
(b) Creep mark
(c) Tire size

46. Which of the following is not a requirement of aircraft tires?

(a) Endure forces generated at angular velocities
(b) Provide a stable cushioned ride
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(c) Transmit low dynamic braking loads to the ground.

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47. To provide a long, dependable & reliable service life tires are designed as a composite of
_________________
(a) Various fabric, linen and rubber
(b) Composite of various rubbers, fabric and steel products
(c) Composite of various, rubbers, and synthetic materials

48. Both nomenclatures _______________ and _____________ describe the angular direction of the
carcass plies.
(a) The conventional cross ply and the Orion Bias
(b) The tube type and the tubeless
(c) The Bias and Radial

49. The _________ refer to crown area of the tire with the ground.
(a) Cushion
(b) Sidewall
(c) Tread

50. The on tires __________ help to improves adhesion with ground surface and provide a
mechanism to channel water away to prevent skidding.
(a) Grooves
(b) Aqua planning
(c) Chines

51. The tire tread compound is formulated to resist the following except
(a) Aircraft structural stresses
(b) Abrasion
(c) Heat build ups

52. The tread area prolongs the life of the casing by protecting the underlying
(a) Carcass plies
(b) The sidewall
(c) The tube

53. _____________ consists of fabric cords sandwiched between two layers of rubber
(a) The tread
(b) Under tread
(c) Carcass ply

54. The _______ are anchored by wrapping them around bead wires, these forming the ply tarn-ups
(a) Side walls
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(b) Carcass plies

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(c) Treads
55. In a bias tire __________ are sometimes used to reinforce the carcass in the tread
(a) Breaker plies
(b) Chafer strips
(c) Beads

56. ___________ is a type of ply that if present provides cut resistance protection to the underlying
belts and carcass ply.
(a) Belt ply
(b) Protector ply
(c) Tread reinforcing ply

57. The function of the beads is to;

(a) Dumpen tire stresses
(b) Anchor the tire to the wheel
(c) Strengthen the sidewall

58. ______________ is a layer of rubber specially compounded to resist the permeation of nitrogen
and moisture through the carcass.
(a) Chafer strips
(b) Tube
(c) The liner

59. The ____________ contains anti-oxidants that are released over time to present the fire from
ultraviolet and ozone attack.
(a) Side wall rubber
(b) Tread rubber
(c) Tube

60. The _____________ tire is a nose wheel tire designed to deflect water and slush to the side away
from engine intakes
(a) Aquaplaning
(b) Bias
(c) Chine

61. Through the years there have been nine different types of aircraft tire designations. Today only
four are still manufactured, types ___,____,___ and the three part nomenclature.
(a) I, II, VII
(b) I, III, VII
(c) I, III, II
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62. A thinner liner is used in tube type tires to;
(a) Prevent permeation of air to the carcass/provide an retention
(b) To smoothen the inner part of the tire
(c) Protect the carcass from moisture and tube chaffing

63. __________ this are generally used for lord pressure service. They have smaller rim diameters
relative to the overall diameters as compared to other type designs.
(a) Type III
(b) Type VII
(c) Type I

64. The designation for type one tires is

(a) M
(b) N =D
(c) M X N

65. ________ are high pressure tires widely used on jet aircraft. Section width are generally
narrower than other TYPES.
(a) Type III
(b) Type VII
(c) Type I

66. The three part nomenclature is designated as

(a) M-N R D
(b) M X N X D
(c) M X N –D

67. The most necessary maintenance function for safe, and long, service from air craft tires is
___________
(a) Lubrication
(b) Proper inflation
(c) Cleaning

68. Tire pressures should be checked when the tires are cool hence one should wait atleist _______
hours after a flight before checking the tire pressures. ( ________ hours in not weather)
(a) 5,4
(b) 4,5
(c) 2,3
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69. No accurate tests can be made until after the tire has been mounted and inflated for at least
__________, and air added to compensate for pressure drop due to normal nylon cord body
expansion, and any changes in tire temperature.
(a) 24 hours
(b) 48 hours
(c) 12 hours

70. Maximum allowable diffusion for a new tire is _______________ for any 24-hour period
(a) 5 percent
(b) 4 percent
(c) 10 percent

71. A pressure drop of over ___________ during this initial period should be sufficient reason to not
place the tire and wheel assembly into service.
(a) 16 percent
(b) 10 percent
(c) 5 percent

72. Differences of air pressure in tires mounted as duals, whether main or nose, should be cause for
concern, as it ordinarily means that one tire is carrying more of the load than the other. If there
is a difference of more than 5 Ibs;
(a) The tire should be removed from service
(b) it should be noted in the log
(c) adjust it by adding more air

73. The _____________ should then be referred to on each subsequent inflation check.
(a) Structural Repair Manual
(b) Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(c) Technical Log-book

74. Should a pressure difference be found when carrying out inflation check, check the valve core by
spreading a little water over the end of the valve. If no bubble appears, it can be assumed;
(a) The valve core is blocked hence should be replaced
(b) That the valve core is holding pressure satisfactorily
(c) That’s a wrong approach to aircraft maintenance

75. Inflation of nose wheel tires should follow the recommendations of the aircraft manufacturers,
because they take into consideration both the extra load transferred to the nose wheel by the;
(a) braking effect and by the static load
(b) braking effect and by the dynamic load
(c) brake friction and heat on the brake disc
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76. Tail wheel tires should be inflated in accordance with the;
(a) axle dynamic load
(b) axle static load
(c) aircraft take-off wait

77. When tires are inflated under load, the recommended pressure should be increased by
_________
(a) 4 percent.
(b) 5 percent
(c) 3 percent

78. The reason for increasing the tire pressure is that__________________, which must then be
offset in accordance with the above rule
(a) The deflected portion cause flat spots
(b) the deflected portion of the tire causes the volume of the air chamber to be reduced, and
increases the inflation pressure reading
(c) the load is too heavy hence it should be compensated through adding more pressure

79. __________________ are much more likely to creep or slip on the wheels on landing or when
brakes are applied
(a) Aircraft tires which are over inflated
(b) Aircraft tires which have worn out
(c) Aircraft tires which are under inflated

80. ______________can also cause rapid or uneven wear at or near the edge of the tread.
(a) Too much landing weight
(b) Too-low pressures
(c) Over inflated tires

81. ____________provides more opportunity for the sidewalls or the shoulders of the tire to be
crushed by the wheel's rim flanges on landing or upon striking the edge of a runway while
maneuvering the aircraft
(a) Wrong choice of tire
(b) Under inflation
(c) Over inflation

82. Which of the following is not a correct protective maintenance practice?

(a) Check for abnormal diffusion loss at least once a week, and before each flight
(b) Tires should be at ambient temperature
(c) If the aircraft lands with a flat tire, the tire should be changed and the aircraft inspected for
structural damage.
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83. Aircraft that is to remain idle for a period longer than three days should either be moved every
48 hours or;
(a) Placed on jacks and no weight to be put on jacks
(b) Leased to other aircraft operators
(c) blocked up so that no weight is on the tires

84. always an aircraft mechanics should always carefully;

(a) inspect the tread area for cuts or other injuries
(b) increase the pressure by 2 percent after a flight
(c) inspect the tire for corrosion and contamination especially if it flies around coastal regions

85. When probing an injury for foreign materials;

(a) Wet the tire and blunt awl or a medium size screwdriver if a blunt awl is not available
(b) Use a blunt awl or a medium size screwdriver if a blunt awl is not available
(c) Use a sand paper to remove the contaminations and foreign materials

86. Remove any tires that show signs of a ________ in the tread or sidewall
(a) Bulge
(b) Flat spot
(c) Contamination

87. Always mark such a bulged area with tire __________ before deflating the tire
(a) Copper ink
(b) Non-copper ink
(c) Crayon

88. Uneven Wear of the tire is most likely to be the evidence of ;

(a) wheel misalignment
(b) under-inflation
(c) over inflation

89. When inspecting a mounted tire on the wheel of a plane, always ensure the following except;
(a) nothing is caught between the landing gear and the tire
(b) no parts of the landing gear are rubbing against the tire
(c) the wheel is well torqued

90. High …... demands more forceful brakes with high ability to disperse the heat created.
(a) Wing loading
(b) Tire pressure
(c) Wheel loading.
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91. Brakes bring an aircraft c to a stop by converting ……….. Into ………… by the use of friction.
(a) Kinetic energy, potential energy.
(b) Dynamic weight, static energy.
(c) Kinetic energy, heat energy.

92. Drum brakes are operated by air supplied by………….

(a) aircraft engine.
(b) Auxiliary power unit.
(c) Brake master cylinder.

93. copper disc brakes where operated at higher temperatures and where made of copper…....and
covered with……..for hard wearing properties
a. to dissipate heat; carbon
b. for thermal dissipation ; nickel chrome
c. to increase service line; aluminum

94. The segmented brakes consists of a ________ housing the hydraulic pistons which act upon the
___.
a. Stator assembly; brake disc
b. Cylinder housing ; brake disc
c. Torque plate ; pressure plate

95. From the brake friction equation, the greater the ________ the greater the ___________.
a. Reaction normal; heat produced
b. Reaction normal; friction
c. Friction; force

96. Which of the following statements is true about brakes

a. Discs are better than drums
b. Great deal of force can be put on drum
c. Discs distort with high radial forces

97. Which of the following is not a component of drum brakes

a. Back plate
b. Brake drum
c. Expander tube

98. ________ Unit is cylindrical in shape and is attached to a flange on the axle.
a. Back plate
b. Brake drum
c. Expander tube
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 99. _______ houses the expander tube, brake linings and pneumatic connections.
a. Back plate
b. brake drum
c. pressure plate

100. ________ is a circular, reinforced rubber tube of a flat cross-section, and is fitted around
the back plate.
a. Back plate
b. Brake drum
c. Expander tube

Reference

M - Nominal overall diameter of a tire in inches

N – Nominal section width of the tire in inches

D - Rim diameter in inches

Essay questions

1. Sketch and name part of a split wheel for large aircrafts. 10 mks

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