SECTION-A

1. Which point is used to attach movable joints of a/c seats:

(i) Roll pins
(ii) Cotter pins
(iii) Clevis pin
(iv) Flat head
2. Which is preformed method of installing a cotter pin:
(i) One leg of cotter pin is bent up over the end of the bolt
and other leg is bent over the castellation
(ii) Both the legs wrapped around the castellation
(iii) One leg of the leg cotter pin is bent up over the end of the
bolt and other leg is bent down over one of the flats of
the nut
(iv) Both the legs bent over the bolt
3. What is the advantages of the field rivet:
(i) It is ready for use as received and need no further heat
treatment
(ii) It also has a high resistance to corrosion
(iii) Both I and ii are correct
(iv) As in iii and also identified by recesses dot on their heads
4. What is the smaller size cable that may be used in aircraft
primary constant system:
(i) ¼ inch
(ii) 5/16 inch
(iii) 1/8 inch
(iv) 3/8 inch
5. Choose the correct option:
(i) A friction lock rivet cannot replace a solid shank rivet, size
for size
 (ii) As in (i) and because4 friction lock rivet lose considerable
strength if its centre system falls out due to damage or
vibration
(iii) When a friction lock is used to replace a solid shank rivet,
it must be at least one size larger in diameter
(iv) All of the above are correct
6. What is the advantages of mechanical lock rivets
(i) It locks the stem into place and vibration cannot shake it
lose
(ii) It is considerably stronger than any other rivet
(iii) It has same strength as the bolt of same diameter
(iv) All of the above are correct
7. Aircraft control cables is made up of
(i) Galvanized carbon steel
(ii) Stainless steel
(iii) Both I and ii are correct
(iv) As iii and extra flexible cables is used with small pulleys
8. The cross pin is manufactured from
(i) Stainless steel
(ii) Monel
(iii) Brass
(iv) Chrome vanadium steel
9. Hi shear rivets are used for:
(i) Shear application
(ii) Shear and tension application
(iii) As in (i) and approximately 3 times as strong as solid
shank rivets
(iv) All the above are correct
10. The 1100 rivet, which is very soft, the composition of pure
aluminium
(i) 95.25%
 (ii) 94.45%
(iii) 98.45%
(iv) 99.45%
11. The rivet material code ‘B’ indicates the following
material:
(i) 2117
(ii) 2024
(iii) Monel
(iv) None
12. Which combination is correct, if there is protective
coating on rivet:
(i) Zinc chromate-yellow, anodized surface-pearl gray, metal
sprayed –silvery gray
(ii) Zinc chromate-pearl gray, anodized surface-silvery gray,
metal spray-pearl gray
(iii) Zinc chromate-green, anodized surface-silvery gray, metal
spray-pearl gray
(iv) None above correct
13. Mark the correct statement:
(i) 7x7 is extra flexible cable
(ii) It is essential that all turnbuckle terminals be secured into
barrel until not more than three threads are exposed on
either side of the turnbuckle
(iii) After a turnbuckle is properly adjusted, it must be
satisfied
(iv) Both I and ii are correct
14. Flat head pin :
(i) Is used with rod terminal and in primary control
(ii) Is used with tie-rod terminal and in secondary control
(iii) Is also called clevis pin
(iv) Both ii and iii
15. What is the minimum allowable rivet margin from the
edge of the material:
(i) 1-1/2 times the diameter
(ii) 2 times the diameter
(iii) 2-1/2 times the diameter
(iv) 3 times the diameter
16. When installing self plugging friction lock rivet the shank
of the rivet should extend beyond the material thickness
approximately:
(i) 3/64” to 1/8”
(ii) 3/64” to 3/8”
(iii) 3/64” to 3/16”
(iv) 6/64” to 1/16”
17. Choose the correct option:
(i) The locking wire must be new upon each application
(ii) The cotter pin can be reused
(iii) The tab washer can be reused depend upon the condition
(iv) All of the above are correct
18. Cable should always stored on suitable designed reels, the
diameter of the reel barrel should be at least:
(i) Forty times the cable diameter
(ii) Thirty times the cables diameter
(iii) Twenty times the cable diameter
(iv) Ten time the cable diameter
19. The purpose of proof loading of control cable after
swaging of splicing is to:
(i) Ensure that the end fittings are satisfactory installed
(ii) Pre stretch the cable
(iii) Both I and ii are correct
(iv) As in iii American practice is to load the cable to 60% of
its declared minimum breaking strength
20. Cables are cut by:
(i) Hacksaw blade
(ii) Blow lamp
(iii) Plier
(iv) Sharp chisel
21. Consider the following statements:
(i) Pull throw rivets are structural rivets
(ii) Pull throw rivets are non structural rivets
(iii) Which of these statement is correct
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) Both (i) and (ii)
(d) Neither (i) nor (ii)
22. How long icebox rivets can be stored in ice box after
giving heat treatment
(i) 4 hours
(ii) 4 weeks
(iii) 2 hours
(iv) 2 weeks
23. Cable is :
(i) Strong
(ii) Light in wt
(iii) Heavy wt
(iv) (i) and (ii)
24. Split pin may be used:
(i) One time
(ii) Two times
(iii) Three times
(iv) Both (i)and (ii) are correct
25. Why the cable should be painted before proof loading a
cable with swaged end fitting:
 (i) Cracking of the paint during proof loading will indicates
slipping of the cable resulting from an unsatisfactory joint
(ii) As an important aid
(iii) If the paint is not to crack then the joint is satisfactory
(iv) All of the above are correct
26. During maintenance of cable in control system:
(i) Cable can be cleaned by suitable solvent
(ii) Cable can be cleaned by any type of solvent
(iii) Cable should be cleaned with wet cloth
(iv) Cable should be cleaned with dry cloth only
27. One of the disadvantages of cable system for control
movement is the fact that temperature drops as the a/c goes to
altitude is:
(i) Cable tension increases
(ii) Cable tension decreases
(iii) Control become sluggish
(iv) Both (ii) and (iii) are correct
28. The hole through the center of the turnbuckle is used
(i) To turn the barrel while loosening or tightening
(ii) To safety the assembly
(iii) Both (i) and (ii) answer are correct
(iv) None of the is correct
29. The accuracy of the swaged end fitting of control cables is
checked by:
(i) A go type gauge
(ii) A go-no go type gauge
(iii) Micrometer
(iv) Vernier calliper
30. Mark the incorrect statement regarding a/c control cable:
(i) The diameter of the wire determine the diameter of cable
 (ii) The galvanised carbon steel cable has more resistance to
fatigue than the stainless steel
(iii) Where corrosion is a factor galvanised carbon steel cable
is used
(iv) All the above
31. The tension of aircraft control cables is checked by:
(i) Micrometer
(ii) Tensiometer
(iii) Dial test indicator
(iv) Vernier calliper
32. To ensure that a turnbuckle develops full cables strength,
there must be no more than:
(i) Four threads of either end sticking out of the barrel
(ii) Three threads of either end sticking out of the barrel
(iii) Five thread of either end sticking out of the barrel
(iv) None of the above is correct
33. Mark the correct statement regarding control cables:
(i) a/c control cables are fabricated from carbon steel or
stainless steel
(ii) 7x19 cables is extra flexible and is used in primary control
system
(iii) As in (i) and (ii) and dia of aircraft cabler, ranging from
1/16 to 3/8 inches
(iv) All the above are correct
34. Turnbuckles are fitted in cables assembly:
(i) For making minor adjustment in cable length
(ii) As in (i) and for adjusting cable tension
(iii) The end of the barrel with right hand threads can usually
be identified by a groove of knurl around that end of the
barrel
(iv) All the above are correct
35. Choose the correct statement:
(i) Galvanized cable is more resistance to fatigue than
stainless steel is used
(ii) In application where corrosion is a factor stainless steel
cable is used
(iii) In area where a linkage does not pass over pulleys not
flexible cable can be used
(iv) All the above are correct
36. Terminal are used for attaching cables to quadrants and
special connections where space is limited called:
(i) Double shank ball end terminal (AN 663)
(ii) Single shank ball end terminal (AN 664)
(iii) Both (i) and (ii) are correct
(iv) As in (iii) thread cable terminal (AN 666)
37. Why inspecting control cable pay particular attention to
those section of cable:
(i) That pass through fairleads
(ii) As in (i) and around pulleys
(iii) Examine cables for broken wires by passing a cloth along
the length of the cable
(iv) All the above are correct
38. One of the disadvantages of a cable system for control
movement is the fact that the temperature drops as the a/c
goes to altitude is:
(i) Cable tension increases
(ii) Cable tension decreases
(iii) Control becomes sluggish
(iv) Both (ii) and(iii) are correct
39. Which of the set alloying imparts “penetration hardness”:
(i) Manages and silicon
(ii) Sulphur and phosphorus
 (iii) Manganese and chromium
(iv) Manganese and molybdenum
40. Brinell number for steel is
(i) Equal to tensile strength
(ii) Half of the tensile strength
(iii) Twice equivalent to tensile strength
(iv) Has no direct bearing

SECTION- B

NOTE:- attempt any four question

Write short notes on the following:
a) Ball bearings
b) Gear train
c) Brinell hardness tester
d) Types of fittings
e) Mooring

2. Write about different types of rivets and their material used on

aircrafts.

3. Explain dye penetrant inspection under non destructive testing.

4. Write about the different types of turnbuckle used on the aircraft.

Also write briefly about safetying turnbuckle.

5. What are the precautions to be observed to be during

maintenance, refuelling and defueling of aircraft.