11A.02a. Airframe Structures - General Concepts.

Question Number. 1. Zone 320 under the ATA system is.

Option A. horizontal stabiliser.
Option B. vertical stabiliser.
Option C. central fuselage.
Correct Answer is. vertical stabiliser.
Explanation. Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Kroes/Watkins/Delp Page 22.

Question Number. 2. When doing a bonding check the maximum resistance between
component and earth is.
Option A. 0.005ohms.
Option B. 1/50 ohms.
Option C. 50 milliohms.
Correct Answer is. 50 milliohms.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-6 3.8.

Question Number. 3. How is damage to the nose cone of an aircraft prevented during a
lightning strike?.
Option A. Earthing Strap.
Option B. Bonding Strip.
Option C. Special paint.
Correct Answer is. Bonding Strip.
Explanation. Aircraft Electricity and Avionics (5th Edition) Eismin Page 343.

Question Number. 4. Tension is the stress of.

Option A. elongating or stretch.
Option B. crush or compression.
Option C. twisting.
Correct Answer is. elongating or stretch.
Explanation. Tension is the stress of elongation or stretch.

Question Number. 5. A Fuselage Station is a.

Option A. lateral point on aircraft wing.
Option B. lateral point on aircraft fuse.
Option C. longitudinal point on the aircraft fuselage.
Correct Answer is. longitudinal point on the aircraft fuselage.
Explanation. Fuselage Stations are longitudinal measurements on the fuselage.

Question Number. 6. Composite materials are bonded by.

Option A. aluminium wire.
Option B. copper wire.
Option C. special paint.
Correct Answer is. special paint.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-1 3.4.4.

Question Number. 7. ATA Zone 100 is.

Option A. upper fuselage.
Option B. left-hand wing.
Option C. lower fuselage.
Correct Answer is. lower fuselage.
Explanation. ATA Zone 100 is lower fuselage (below floor).

Question Number. 8. The bonding lead to a remote aircraft component must be.
Option A. 0.25 in wide and 22 AWG.
Option B. 22 AWG.
Option C. 0.5 in wide.
Correct Answer is. 0.5 in wide.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-1 Para. 3.3.1 (a).

Question Number. 9. at force is an I-Beam subjected to?.

Option A. Tension.
Option B. Bending.
Option C. Shear.
Correct Answer is. Bending.
Explanation. An I beam is subject to Bending, although different parts of it are subject to
tension (upper boom) and shear

Question Number. 10. A radome is protected from static electricity build-up by.
Option A. conductive paint.
Option B. conductive paint.
Option C. bonding strips.
Correct Answer is. conductive paint.
Explanation. CAIPs RL/2-5 Para 3.5.

Question Number. 11. Precise points are located on an aircraft by a system of.
Option A. longitudinal, vertical and lateral lines.
Option B. frame stations, water lines and buttock lines.
Option C. frame stations, vertical lines and lateral lines.
Correct Answer is. frame stations, water lines and buttock lines.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 para 6. corrected
Question Number. 12. Which of the following is an example of a fail safe structure?.

Option A. Longeron.
Option B. Spar.
Option C. Stringer.
Correct Answer is. Stringer.
Explanation. Answer chosen due to a stringer's duplicity.

Question Number. 13. Damage tolerant design.

Option A. allows for damage to structure by distributing loads to other structure.
Option B. allows for certain damage to the structure to go.
Option C. un-repaired between scheduled maintenance is applied only to secondary
structure.
Correct Answer is. allows for certain damage to the structure to go un-repaired between
scheduled maintenance.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 14. In the ATA 100 zonal system the passenger entry door will have a
designation of.
Option A. 600.
Option B. 800.
Option C. 400.
Correct Answer is. 800.
Explanation. Checkout most modern aircraft Maintenance Manuals for zonal locations.

Question Number. 15. Which area of the aircraft is subject to hoop stress?.
Option A. Pressure cabin.
Option B. Control surfaces.
Option C. Control surfaces.
Correct Answer is. Pressure cabin.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 2.7.

Question Number. 16. Shear stress is described as.

Option A. pulling forces.
Option B. slip away under the action of forces.
Option C. compressing forces.
Correct Answer is. slip away under the action of forces.
Explanation. The keyword is 'slip', but it is a terrible definition of shear stress.
Question Number. 17. The ground cable must be.
Option A. single strand 18 AWG.
Option B. single strand copper wire 0.5 in. cross sectional area.
Option C. copper stranded 0.5 in. cross sectional area.
Correct Answer is. single strand copper wire 0.5 in. cross sectional area.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-6 3.3.1 a (i).

Question Number. 18. Where on the aircraft is FS245, RWS45?.

Option A. 245 inches from the nose of the aircraft and 45 inches from the centreline of the
right wing.
Option B. 245 inches from the nose of the aircraft and 45 inches from the tip of the right
wing.
Option C. 245 inches from the datum line of the aircraft and 45 inches from the centreline of
the right wing.
Correct Answer is. 245 inches from the datum line of the aircraft and 45 inches from the
centreline of the right wing.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 fig 15.

Question Number. 19. How is the radome protected from lightning strike?.
Option A. Diverter strips.
Option B. Special paint.
Option C. Special grease on the hinges.
Correct Answer is. Diverter strips.
Explanation. CAIPs RL/2-5 3.4.2.

Question Number. 20. If you short the two prongs with the single prong of a bonding
tester together, what would the gauge read?.
Option A. Centre scale.
Option B. Full scale deflection.
Option C. Zero.
Correct Answer is. Zero.
Explanation. CAIPs EEL/1-6 3.10.2 B.

Question Number. 21. A condition after which a permanent deformation of a material is

caused, is known as.
Option A. bending.
Option B. strain.
Option C. shear.
Correct Answer is. strain.
Explanation. Strain is 'best' of the answers. Strain is 'deformation' but does not necessarily
cause a permanent deformation.
Question Number. 22. Semi-monocoque construction.
Option A. is used only for the fuselage.
Option B. offers good damage resistance.
Option C. utilizes the safe-life design concept.
Correct Answer is. offers good damage resistance.
Explanation. Jepessen A & P Technician Airframe textbook page 1-3.

Question Number. 23. Most radio aerials are.

Option A. insulated from the fuselage.
Option B. not bonded.
Option C. bonded.
Correct Answer is. bonded.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 12-56.

Question Number. 24. Secondary bonding is usually provided with.

Option A. stranded copper 0.25 inch.
Option B. 18 AWG.
Option C. single strand 0.25 inch.
Correct Answer is. 18 AWG.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-1 3.3.1 (a) (ii).

Question Number. 25. Water Lines (WLs) are measured points on a.

Option A. wing line.
Option B. vertical line.
Option C. horizontal line.
Correct Answer is. vertical line.
Explanation. AL/7.2 Page 6.2 Fig 15.

Question Number. 26. The various parts of the aircraft airframe are maintained at the
same potential by.
Option A. bonding.
Option B. static wicks.
Option C. earthing.
Correct Answer is. bonding.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 27. The cross sectional area of a secondary conductor must be not less
than.
Option A. 22 SWG * 0.25.
Option B. 22 SWG * 0.5.
Option C. 18 SWG for a single wire.
Correct Answer is. 18 SWG for a single wire.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 9-1 3.3.1 (ii).

Question Number. 28. What governs the ultimate fatigue life of an aircraft?.
Option A. Flying Hours.
Option B. Pressure Cycles.
Option C. Landings.
Correct Answer is. Flying Hours.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 29. The main forces on an aircraft structure are.

Option A. tension, compression, torsion and strain.
Option B. tension, compression, twisting and shear.
Option C. tension, compression, torsion and shear.
Correct Answer is. tension, compression, torsion and shear.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 30. The life of the structure is counted by.

Option A. flying hours.
Option B. pressurization cycle.
Option C. landings.
Correct Answer is. pressurization cycle.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 31. What are buttock lines?.

Option A. Measurements from the centre line.
Option B. Vertical measurement lines.
Option C. Horizontal measurement lines.
Correct Answer is. Measurements from the centre line.
Explanation. Horizontal measurement lines.

Question Number. 32. Aircraft fibreglass panels are protected against lighting strikes,
partially by.
Option A. conductive paint.
Option B. bonding.
Option C. non-conductive paint.
Correct Answer is. conductive paint.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 33. A member taking a compression load is called a.
Option A. cable.
Option B. beam.
Option C. strut.
Correct Answer is. strut.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 34. Stringers are used in which of the following types of aircraft
fuselage construction?.
Option A. Semi-monocoque.
Option B. Truss type.
Option C. Monocoque.
Correct Answer is. Semi-monocoque.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 35. Wing stations are measured.

Option A. outboard from the wing root.
Option B. outboard from the fuselage centreline.
Option C. inboard from the wing upper surface.
Correct Answer is. outboard from the fuselage centreline.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 36. What load is a tie rod designed to accept?.

Option A. Bending.
Option B. Torsion.
Option C. Tensile.
Correct Answer is. Tensile.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 37. If a colour is used to identify primary structure, it will be.
Option A. red.
Option B. yellow.
Option C. green.
Correct Answer is. red.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 38. Which of the following is primary structure?.

Option A. Frame.
Option B. Stringer.
Option C. Skin.
Correct Answer is. Skin.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 39. Fuselage station numbers are measured from the front of the
aircraft in.
Option A. feet.
Option B. feet and inches.
Option C. inches.
Correct Answer is. inches.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 40. Which parts of the aircraft are classified secondary structures?.

Option A. These parts of the airframe are highly stressed but if damaged will not cause
failure of the aircraft.
Option B. These parts of the airframe are highly stressed and if damaged may cause failure
of the aircraft and loss of life.
Option C. These are lightly stressed parts such as fairings, wheel shields and minor
component brackets etc.
Correct Answer is. These parts of the airframe are highly stressed but if damaged will not
cause failure of the aircraft.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 41. Structure with built in redundancy is called.

Option A. double safe.
Option B. failsafe.
Option C. safe life.
Correct Answer is. failsafe.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 42. Stress.

Option A. is the load per unit area acting on a material.
Option B. is the property of a material to resist fracture.
Option C. is the deformation of a material caused by applied load.
Correct Answer is. is the load per unit area acting on a material.
Explanation. AL/7-2 2.2.

Question Number. 43. A piece of structure which must be replaced at a specified number
of cycles, flying hours or years, regardless of its physical condition is what type of item?.
Option A. Fail-safe.
Option B. Condition monitored.
Option C. Safe-life.
Correct Answer is. Safe-life.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 44. If you are unable to identify a structure classification as either
Primary or Secondary, what action should you adopt?.
Option A. Upgrade it to primary.
Option B. Paint it red and stamp it as tertiary.
Option C. Grade it as secondary.
Correct Answer is. Upgrade it to primary.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 45. Safe-life is.

Option A. the minimum number of flying hours that should elapse before a major structural
failure occurs.
Option B. the maximum number of flying hours that should elapse before a major structural
failure occurs.
Option C. the sharing of loads between adjacent members.
Correct Answer is. the maximum number of flying hours that should elapse before a major
structural failure occurs.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 46. Bending stresses are a combination of.

Option A. tension and shear stresses.
Option B. torsional and compression stresses.
Option C. tension and compression stresses.
Correct Answer is. tension and compression stresses.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 47. The Airworthiness Notice that refers to structural surveys is.

Option A. Notice 65.

Option B. Notice 79.
Option C. Notice 89.
Correct Answer is. Notice 89.
Explanation. These AWNs are now transferred to CAP747.

Question Number. 48. Structural survey inspections are normally called up by the.
Option A. maintenance engineer.
Option B. manufacturer.
Option C. operator.
Correct Answer is. manufacturer.
Explanation. AWN 89.

Question Number. 49. Where are wing stations measured from?.

Option A. Butt Line (BL).
Option B. Water Line (WL).
Option C. Zone Line (ZL).
Correct Answer is. Butt Line (BL).
Explanation. Obscure question, but the fuselage centreline is 'technically' a buttock line of
sorts.

Question Number. 50. Where is Zone 323?.

Option A. Tip of vertical stabilise.
Option B. Between front and rear spar.
Option C. Between rear spar and trailing edge.
Correct Answer is. Between front and rear spar.
Explanation. Airbus A320 AMM 06-20-00-00 shows zone 323 as between the front and rear
spar of the vertical stab. Zone 324 is the tip of the vertical stab.

Question Number. 51. To prevent a system being affected by high current flows after a
lightning strike to a composite aircraft, electricity is discharged through.
Option A. electrically connected primary conductors.
Option B. a sprayed coat of non-conductive paint.
Option C. a sprayed coat of conductive paint.
Correct Answer is. electrically connected primary conductors.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 52. A structural member intended to resist compression is a.

Option A. tie.
Option B. strut.
Option C. web.
Correct Answer is. strut.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 53. An aircraft structure, having multiple load paths, is known as a.

Option A. safe-life design.

Option B. fail-safe design.
Option C. monocoque design.
Correct Answer is. fail-safe design.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 54. Wrinkling of the skin on the upper surface of the fuselage
indicates.
Option A. sagging.
Option B. hogging.
Option C. shedding.
Correct Answer is. sagging.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 55. If a redundant structure fails it becomes.

Option A. fatigued.
Option B. safe-life.
Option C. failsafe.
Correct Answer is. failsafe.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 56. A redundant structure is.

Option A. a safe-life structure.
Option B. a failsafe structure.
Option C. on-condition structure.
Correct Answer is. a failsafe structure.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 57. The measurement of the fuselage perpendicular to horizontal plane
measured in inches from bottom of the fuselage is.
Option A. fuselage station.
Option B. butt line.
Option C. water line.
Correct Answer is. water line.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 58. What are the four stresses to be considered when building an
aircraft?.
Option A. Compression, Tension, Torsion, Stress.
Option B. Compression, Torsion, Tension, Shear.
Option C. Compression, Torsion, Stress, Strain.
Correct Answer is. Compression, Torsion, Tension, Shear.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 59. A structure that has a high designed reserve strength would be
classified as.
Option A. primary.
Option B. tertiary.
Option C. secondary.
Correct Answer is. primary.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 60. An example of primary stress is.

Option A. shear.
Option B. tension.
Option C. tension.
Correct Answer is. tension.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 61. What is the water line?.

Option A. A line below which redux bonding can not be used.
Option B. The datum from which vertical locations refer.
Option C. The datum from which vertical locations refer.
Correct Answer is. The datum from which vertical locations refer.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 62. Lateral stations have station zero at the.

Option A. nose.
Option B. left wing tip.
Option C. centre line.
Correct Answer is. centre line.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 63. Airworthiness requirements for large aircraft are found in.
Option A. ANO 25.
Option B. JAR 25.
Option C. CS 25.
Correct Answer is. CS 25.
Explanation. JAR 25 is replaced by EASA Certification Specification CS 25.

Question Number. 64. An Anthropomorphic Test Dummy (ATD) is strapped into a large
aircraft forward facing seat. It is put through a series of crash tests. This is to.
Option A. to determine whether or not the ATD\'s head comes into contact with any
structure or seat, and if so to measure the force applied to the head in line with a specific Head
Injury Criterion (HIC).
Option B. test the aircraft structure and seating mount points for structural integrity.
Option C. to measure the amount of force applied to the abdomen of the ATD to ensure it is
not above 236 kg.
Correct Answer is. to determine whether or not the ATD\'s head comes into contact with any
structure or seat, and if so to measure the force applied to the head in line with a specific Head
Injury Criterion (HIC).
Explanation. JAr25.562 (b) para 5.

Question Number. 65. Diffusion bonding and superplastic forming provides.

Option A. high strength and high stiffness.
Option B. high stiffness and high ductility.
Option C. high strength and high ductility.
Correct Answer is. high stiffness and high ductility.
Explanation. NIL.

11A.02b. Airframe Structures - General Concepts.

Question Number. 1. What kind of seal is used on firewall bulkheads?.

Option A. Soft rubber.
Option B. Fire-proof grommets.
Option C. None is required.
Correct Answer is. Fire-proof grommets.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 2. The two stages in a good adhesive bond are.

Option A. wetting and Setting.
Option B. wetting and gripping.
Option C. spreading and setting.
Correct Answer is. wetting and Setting.
Explanation. A module 7 questions. The two processes in adhesive bonding is 'wetting and
setting'.

Question Number. 3. Prior to aluminium alloy bonding, we use.

Option A. acid etch.
Option B. alkaline etch.
Option C. solvent etch.
Correct Answer is. acid etch.
Explanation. Phosphoric acid and chromic acid wash.

Question Number. 4. The purpose of a primer is to.

Option A. provide shiny surface for the topcoat.
Option B. provide flexible surface for the top coat.
Option C. help bonding of the topcoat.
Correct Answer is. help bonding of the topcoat.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/6-20 PAra.2.1.

Question Number. 5. In semi-monocoque construction, compression loads are taken by.

Option A. stringers.
Option B. bulkheads.
Option C. frames.
Correct Answer is. stringers.
Explanation. CAIP AL/7-2 para 2.6 (last sentence).

Question Number. 6. Most large transport aircraft skins are.

Option A. 2024.
Option B. 7075.
Option C. 5056.
Correct Answer is. 2024.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 2-8.

Question Number. 7. Which of the following statements is correct, in relation to PLI

washers used in critical bolted joints?.
Option A. PLI washers can be affected by thread or nut friction or by lubrication.
Option B. PLI washers can only be used with self locking nuts and the washers should be
used once.
Option C. PLI washers can be used more than once, providing they are used in critical
bolted joints.
Correct Answer is. PLI washers can only be used with self locking nuts and the washers
should be used once.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-8 Para 4.5.4.

Question Number. 8. What opposes buckling in a semi-monocoque structure?.

Option A. Stringers.
Option B. Bulkheads.
Option C. Frames.
Correct Answer is. Stringers.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7.2 para 3.3.

Question Number. 9. In a monocoque structure, which component carries the majority of

the loads?.
Option A. Longerons.
Option B. Stringers.
Option C. Skin.
Correct Answer is. Skin.
Explanation. A&P Mechanic Handbook Page 25-28.

Question Number. 10. Which anti-corrosive treatment is found on alloy steels?.

Option A. Zinc plating.
Option B. Cadmium plating.
Option C. Nickel plating.
Correct Answer is. Cadmium plating.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/7-2.

Question Number. 11. What material can be chromated as a protection against corrosion?.

Option A. Aluminium alloys.

Option B. Magnesium alloys.
Option C. Ferrous alloys.
Correct Answer is. Magnesium alloys.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/7-3.

Question Number. 12. When carrying out a symmetry check on a large aircraft, what
method of measurement is normally used?.
Option A. Lateral alignment method.
Option B. Longitudinal alignment method.
Option C. Steel tape and spring balance.
Correct Answer is. Steel tape and spring balance.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-12 3.3.5 i.

Question Number. 13. Paint remover substances.

Option A. are damaging to some aircraft parts.
Option B. should only be used once.
Option C. should only be used once.
Correct Answer is. are damaging to some aircraft parts.
Explanation. should only be used once.

Question Number. 14. To remove a rivet.

Option A. drill the head with a drill bit slightly smaller than the rivet shank, chisel off the
rivet head, and remove the shank with a metal punch.
Option B. chisel off the rivet head, and remove the shank with a metal punch.
Option C. drill the head with a drill bit the same size as the rivet shank, chisel off the rivet
head, and remove the shank with a metal punch.
Correct Answer is. drill the head with a drill bit the same size as the rivet shank, chisel off the
rivet head, and remove the shank with a metal punch.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 6-4 3.7.1 says 'drill equal in diameter than that of the rivet', but
CAIPs BL/6-29 para 10.1 says 'slightly smaller'. We chose the former, because it is current.

Question Number. 15. Battery trays are.

Option A. absorbent to soak up electrolyte.
Option B. metal for earthing purposes.
Option C. metal with PVC coating and anti corrosive paint.
Correct Answer is. metal with PVC coating and anti corrosive paint.
Explanation. Aircraft Electrical Systems. Pallett Page 24.

Question Number. 16. The primary purpose of sealant in use in pressurised aircraft is.

Option A. to seal the cabin.

Option B. to prevent corrosion.
Option C. to provide external streamlining.
Correct Answer is. to seal the cabin.
Explanation. CAIP AL/7-2 para. 3.7 and
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Question Number. 17. When installing a 'Hi-lock' bolt, it is necessary to.

Option A. simply fit the bolt as they are prelubricated.
Option B. lubricate the collar.
Option C. lubricate the shank and threads.
Correct Answer is. simply fit the bolt as they are prelubricated.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.hi-shear.com/fasteners

Question Number. 18. Sealant or levelling compound is installed during structure repair:.

Option A. according to AMM and SRM chapter 51.

Option B. according to SB instructions.
Option C. according to separate manufacturer's documentations such as BAC.
Correct Answer is. according to AMM and SRM chapter 51.
Explanation. Chapter 51 is General Practices.

Question Number. 19. A bonded waffle doubler, as well as acting as a skin strengthener,
also acts as a.
Option A. jury strut.
Option B. tear stopper.
Option C. shear tie.
Correct Answer is. tear stopper.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/7-2 (crack stopper band fig.4).

Question Number. 20. What are the faying surfaces of a repair?.

Option A. Middle of repair.
Option B. Edges of repair metal.
Option C. Material under repair.
Correct Answer is. Material under repair.
Explanation. Open to interpretation. We have gone for 'material under repair' as the surfaces
joined together.

Question Number. 21. Why is a joggle joint used?.

Option A. So countersunk rivets do not need to be used.
Option B. Smooth contour of surface.
Option C. Added strength.
Correct Answer is. Smooth contour of surface.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 22. Dissimilar metal fusion bonding is best for.

Option A. high strength high toughness.
Option B. high strength high stiffness.
Option C. low strength high toughness.
Correct Answer is. high strength high stiffness.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 23. The ideal conditions for paint spraying an aircraft are.
Option A. 20°C to 30°C and humidity below 70%.
Option B. 15°C to 25°C and humidity below 75%.
Option C. 15°C to 25°C and humidity above 60%.
Correct Answer is. 15°C to 25°C and humidity below 75%.
Explanation. BL/6-20 5.

Question Number. 24. What are the types of true bonded joints?.
Option A. Mechanical and specific.
Option B. Mechanical and cemented.
Option C. Mechanical and cemented.
Correct Answer is. Mechanical and specific.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 25. Why is a joggle joint used?.

Option A. To provide a smooth contour to surface.
Option B. To add strength.
Option C. To provide a flush fit.
Correct Answer is. To provide a flush fit.
Explanation. Arguably c also, but the joggle does not provide the 'contour'.

Question Number. 26. When both sides of a structural repair are not easily reached, which
type of fastener would you use?.
Option A. Pop rivet.
Option B. Hi lock bolt.
Option C. Blind rivet.
Correct Answer is. Blind rivet.
Explanation. Pop rivet is not a blind fastener because the broken stem must be retrieved.

Question Number. 27. With regard to extraneous spilt fluids.

Option A. they may be harmful to the aircraft structure.
Option B. they should only be cleaned up if they are on the external surface of the aircraft.
Option C. they can be ignored, they provide extra protection.
Correct Answer is. they may be harmful to the aircraft structure.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 28. Skin panels may be strengthened by.

Option A. cleats.
Option B. struts.
Option C. stringers.
Correct Answer is. stringers.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 29. What is the normal form of construction of a spar?.

Option A. Two webs separated by a boom.
Option B. One boom mounted under a web.
Option C. Two booms separated by a web.
Correct Answer is. Two booms separated by a web.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 30. A crack stopper is fitted.

Option A. before a crack starts, to prevent its initiation.
Option B. before a crack starts, to slow its rate of propagation.
Option C. after a crack starts, to slow its rate of propagation.
Correct Answer is. before a crack starts, to slow its rate of propagation.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 31. Which of the following should be accomplished before jacking an
aircraft?.
Option A. Install critical stress panels or plates.
Option B. Determine the fuel tanks are empty.
Option C. Remove all optional equipment.
Correct Answer is. Install critical stress panels or plates.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 32. Synthetic resins are made from nylon, vinyl and.
Option A. asphalt.
Option B. cellulose.
Option C. acrylics.
Correct Answer is. acrylics.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 33. One of the advantages of the semi-monocoque construction is that
it.
Option A. is easier to manufacture.
Option B. shares the loads.
Option C. takes all the loads in the skin.
Correct Answer is. shares the loads.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 34. In a fully monocoque fuselage, all the loads are carried by the.

Option A. longerons.
Option B. frames.
Option C. skin.
Correct Answer is. skin.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 35. Intercostals are.

Option A. vertical struts joining the upper and lower wings of a biplane.
Option B. compression ribs in cantilever wings.
Option C. longitudinal fuselage members attached at each end to adjacent frames.
Correct Answer is. longitudinal fuselage members attached at each end to adjacent frames.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 36. Joints that are designed to stop the propagation of cracks are
known as.
Option A. failsafe joints.
Option B. secondary joints.
Option C. crack limiting joints.
Correct Answer is. failsafe joints.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 37. If an aircraft has alkaline batteries, the battery compartment drain
pipes will be.
Option A. plastic.
Option B. aluminium alloy.
Option C. stainless steel.
Correct Answer is. stainless steel.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 38. An overweight landing is one in which the aircraft has.
Option A. too much kinetic energy on landing.
Option B. a missed placed centre of gravity on landing.
Option C. an excessive fuel load on take-off.
Correct Answer is. too much kinetic energy on landing.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 39. Symmetry checks should be carried out.

Option A. in the hangar with the aircraft on its wheels.
Option B. on the ramp with the aircraft on its wheels.
Option C. in the hanger with the aircraft on jacks.
Correct Answer is. in the hanger with the aircraft on jacks.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 40. The purpose of a wash primer and primer is to.
Option A. help bonding for top-coat.
Option B. provide a flexible surface for top-coat.
Option C. provide more aerodynamic finish for top-coat.
Correct Answer is. help bonding for top-coat.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Airframe Textbook. page 6-8.

Question Number. 41. Dents are generally not permitted in a tubular member.
Option A. if they are located in the end thirds of the length of the member.
Option B. if the major axis of the dent is parallel to the tube axis irrespective of the location.
Option C. if they are located in the middle third of the length of the member.
Correct Answer is. if they are located in the end thirds of the length of the member.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 42. When an item is cocooned, the visual indicator will indicate.
Option A. humidity.
Option B. temperature.
Option C. toxic gases.
Correct Answer is. humidity.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 43. The maximum permissible bow in a steel tube is.
Option A. 1 in 600.
Option B. 1 in 200.
Option C. 1 in 400.
Correct Answer is. 1 in 600.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 6-4 p13.

Question Number. 44. Buckling in a semi-monocoque structure is prevented by.

Option A. stringers.
Option B. longerons.
Option C. bulkheads.
Correct Answer is. stringers.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 45. Which loads do longerons resist?.

Option A. Torsional only.
Option B. Bending, compression, tensile and torsion.
Option C. Bending, compression and tensile.
Correct Answer is. Bending, compression and tensile.
Explanation. NIL.

11A.03.5. Airframe Structures - Aeroplanes - Nacelles/Pylons (ATA 54).

Question Number. 1. Jet engines are usually mounted by.

Option A. aluminium castings.
Option B. forged mounts and bolted to aircraft forged structure.
Option C. welded steel tubing.
Correct Answer is. forged mounts and bolted to aircraft forged structure.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 2. A pylon structural member supports the.
Option A. centre section.
Option B. engine.
Option C. empennage.
Correct Answer is. engine.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 3. Wing mounted podded engines and integral fuel tanks.
Option A. provide wing bending relief.
Option B. provide increased safety if the undercarriage collapses on landing.
Option C. reduce tailplane download.
Correct Answer is. provide wing bending relief.
Explanation. NIL.