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03.2. Aircraft Materials - Wooden Structures.

Question Number. 1. With what would you check the bonded joints of a wooden
aircraft structure?.
Option A. A feeler gauge.
Option B. A plastic strip.
Option C. A screwdriver.
Correct Answer is. A feeler gauge.
Explanation. AC43 Chapter 1 Section 3 Para 1-29.,CAAIPs Leaflet 6-1 Figure 3.

Question Number. 2. What is an open assembly time?.

Option A. The time elapsing between the application of the adhesive and the assembly of
the joint components.
Option B. The time between the adhesive being applied to the joint surfaces and their
assembly.
Option C. The time elapsed from the adhesive being applied to the joint surfaces to them
being clamped.
Correct Answer is. The time between the adhesive being applied to the joint surfaces and
their assembly. OR The time elapsing between the application of the adhesive and the
assembly of the joint components.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 2-4 Page 7.

Question Number. 3. The defects not allowed at all on wooden structures are.
Option A. mineral streaks.
Option B. pitch pockets.
Option C. checks, shakes and splits.
Correct Answer is. checks, shakes and splits.
Explanation. A&P Technician Airframe Textbook 3-5.

Question Number. 4. The basic structure of an aircraft made of wood can be.
Option A. monocoque.
Option B. non-monocoque.
Option C. non-monocoque, monocoque, semi-monocoque.
Correct Answer is. non-monocoque, monocoque, semi-monocoque.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 5. When a full inspection for corosion is to be carried out on a

wooden aircraft you would.
Option A. Bring the aircraft into the hangar for 2 to 3 days prior to the inspection.
Option B. Jack and trestle the aircraft to the rigging position.
Option C. Remove all the fabric/cloth prior to inspection.
Correct Answer is. Remove all the fabric/cloth prior to inspection.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-29.

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Question Number. 6. For fungus to cause wood decay in a wood structure, the
moisture content in the wood must be at least.
Option A. 20%.
Option B. 85%.
Option C. 5%.
Correct Answer is. 20%.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-28 a.

Question Number. 7. The normal moisture content in the wood of a wooden aircraft
structure is.
Option A. 10-12%.
Option B. 20-30%.
Option C. 0-2%.
Correct Answer is. 10-12%.
Explanation. AC43 Para. 1-29 g.

Question Number. 8. How is the moisture content within the wood of a wood aircraft
structure determined?.
Option A. By inserting the probe of a moisture meter.
Option B. By measuring the size of the water stains at joints.
Option C. By weighing the wood structure before and after drying it.
Correct Answer is. By inserting the probe of a moisture meter.
Explanation. AC43 Para. 1-29 g.

Question Number. 9. Except where specified by the manufacturer, a wooden spar

may be spliced.
Option A. at no point.
Option B. at any point except under the wing attachment fittings.
Option C. at any point.
Correct Answer is. at any point except under the wing attachment fittings.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-40.

Question Number. 10. Replacement of a wooden spar is.

Option A. only permitted by the manufacturer.
Option B. a minor repair.
Option C. a major repair.
Correct Answer is. a major repair.
Explanation. AC43 Para. 1-41.

Question Number. 11. A crack is found in a wooden spar, you.

Option A. must replace the spar section.
Option B. might be able to repair the spar.
Option C. must replace the entire spar.

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Correct Answer is. might be able to repair the spar.

Explanation. AC43 Para. 1-44.

Question Number. 12. Wood sealants used on wooden aircraft structures are for.
Option A. helping to prevent wood cracking.
Option B. improving aerodynamic efficiency.
Option C. reducing the requirement for sanding.
Correct Answer is. helping to prevent wood cracking.
Explanation. AC43 Para. 1-44 c.

Question Number. 13. To determine whether an aircraft wooden structure surface is

compound curvature, you would use.
Option A. a curvature gauge.
Option B. a sheet of paper.
Option C. a trammel.
Correct Answer is. a sheet of paper.
Explanation. AC43 Para. 1-48.

Question Number. 14. To assist the bending of plywood, a heated bending former
must be heated to a temperature of.
Option A. 300 °C.
Option B. 150 °C.
Option C. 100 °C.
Correct Answer is. 150 °C.
Explanation. AC43 Para.1-49 b.

Question Number. 15. A splayed patch repair may be used on plywood damage which
does not exceed.
Option A. 20 times the skin thickness.
Option B. 15 times the skin thickness.
Option C. 10 times the skin thickness.
Correct Answer is. 15 times the skin thickness.
Explanation. AC43 Para.1-51 a.

Question Number. 16. A surface patch to a plywood structure may be a large as.
Option A. 50 sq.inch area.
Option B. 50 inch perimeter.
Option C. 50 inch diameter.
Correct Answer is. 50 inch perimeter.
Explanation. AC43 Para.1-51 b.

Question Number. 17. The steepest slope permitted on the scarf of a scarfed plywood
repair is.

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Option A. 1 in 20.
Option B. 1 in 4.
Option C. 1 in 12.
Correct Answer is. 1 in 12.
Explanation. AC43 Para.1-51 c.

Question Number. 18. The maximum size damage to plywood skin that may be
repaired with a fabric patch is.
Option A. 3.0 inch diameter.
Option B. 0.5 inch diameter.
Option C. 1.0 inch diameter.
Correct Answer is. 1.0 inch diameter.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-52.

Question Number. 19. The doubler used to support a scarfed patch plywood repair
should be made from plywood of a minimum.
Option A. 1/4 inch thick.
Option B. 1/8 inch thick.
Option C. 3/8 inch thick.
Correct Answer is. 1/4 inch thick.
Explanation. AC43 Para.1-51 d and Figure 1-16.

Question Number. 20. An aircraft wooden structure must be surface finished and
sealed.
Option A. on both the outer and inner surfaces.
Option B. on the inner surfaces only.
Option C. on the outer surfaces only.
Correct Answer is. on both the outer and inner surfaces.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-64.

Question Number. 21. Pine wood has a strength, compared to that of spruce.
Option A. less than.
Option B. exceeding.
Option C. the same as.
Correct Answer is. less than.
Explanation. AC43 Table 1-1.

Question Number. 22. The standard wood type for aircraft wood structures is.
Option A. spruce.
Option B. douglas fir.
Option C. pine.
Correct Answer is. spruce.
Explanation. AC43 Table 1-1.

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Question Number. 23. Hard knots in wood are acceptable.

Option A. in certain locations.
Option B. never.
Option C. up to 3/8 inch diameter in any location.
Correct Answer is. in certain locations.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

Question Number. 24. A 'shake' in a piece of wood is a crack.

Option A. across annual rings.
Option B. induced by artificial stress.
Option C. between two annual rings.
Correct Answer is. between two annual rings.
Explanation. AC43 Para.1-2.

Question Number. 25. Wood with checks, shakes or splits.

Option A. can be used providing the damage is repaired by gluing and clamping.
Option B. can be used for certain secondary structure.
Option C. must be rejected.
Correct Answer is. must be rejected.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

Question Number. 26. Compression wood.

Option A. is a hard-wood.
Option B. should be rejected.
Option C. is preferred because of its superior strength qualities.
Correct Answer is. should be rejected.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

Question Number. 27. Red heart and purple heart.

Option A. are types of hard-wood.
Option B. are forms of decay in wood.
Option C. are harmless natural defects in wood.
Correct Answer is. are forms of decay in wood.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

Question Number. 28. The greatest amount of shrinkage in wood is in which

direction?.
Option A. Tangential.
Option B. Radial.
Option C. The shrinkage is equal in tangential and radial directions.
Correct Answer is. Tangential.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

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Question Number. 29. Shrinkage of wood is.

Option A. equal along and across the fibres.
Option B. least along the fibres.
Option C. least across the fibres.
Correct Answer is. least along the fibres.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

Question Number. 30. Shrinkage of wood is.

Option A. greatest in the longitudinal direction.
Option B. negligible in the longitudinal direction.
Option C. negligible in the radial direction.
Correct Answer is. negligible in the longitudinal direction.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-2.

Question Number. 31. The maximum permissible grain deviation in wood is.
Option A. 1:8.
Option B. 1:20.
Option C. 1:15.
Correct Answer is. 1:15.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-1.

Question Number. 32. Nails used on wood structures should be.

Option A. 50 mm apart.
Option B. 12 mm apart.
Option C. 25 mm apart.
Correct Answer is. 25 mm apart.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-11 c.

Question Number. 33. Small (up-to 3/8 inch diameter) hard-knots are allowed in a
wooden spar.
Option A. in the middle 1/3 portion.
Option B. nowhere.
Option C. in the outer 1/3 portions.
Correct Answer is. in the middle 1/3 portion.
Explanation. AC43 Para 1-1.

Question Number. 34. If metal fasteners are removed from an aircraft's wood
structure, and are found to have corrosion on them, this can indicate.
Option A. acidity of the adjoining wood structure.
Option B. deterioration of the fastener.
Option C. decay of the adjoining wood structure.
Correct Answer is. decay of the adjoining wood structure.
Explanation. AC43 1-28 j.

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Question Number. 35. Bolt holes through wooden structures should be.
Option A. sealed, and the sealant allowed to dry before fitting the bolt.
Option B. left unsealed and unvarnished inside the hole.
Option C. sealed with varnish and wet-assembled with the bolt before the varnish has
dried.
Correct Answer is. sealed, and the sealant allowed to dry before fitting the bolt.
Explanation. AC43 1-71.

Question Number. 36. Wood end-grain.

Option A. has the same susceptibility to moisture ingress as the side of the grain.
Option B. is less susceptible to moisture ingress as the side of the grain.
Option C. is more susceptible to moisture ingress as the side of the grain.
Correct Answer is. is more susceptible to moisture ingress as the side of the grain.
Explanation. AC43 1-69.

Question Number. 37. In cases of elongated boltholes in a wood spar or cracks in the
vicinity of the boltholes.
Option A. it is permissible to ream the hole, plug with hardwood and re-drill.
Option B. a new section of spar should be spliced in or the spar entirely replaced.
Option C. the spar may be reinforced by using hardwood reinforcing plates.
Correct Answer is. a new section of spar should be spliced in or the spar entirely replaced.
Explanation. AC43.

Question Number. 38. A faint line running across the grain of a wood spar generally
indicates.
Option A. shear failure.
Option B. decay.
Option C. compression failure.
Correct Answer is. compression failure.
Explanation. AC43.

Question Number. 39. The I-beam wooden spar is routed to.

Option A. obtain uniform strength.
Option B. decrease weight.
Option C. increase strength.
Correct Answer is. decrease weight.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 40. Pin knot clusters are permitted in wood aircraft structure
provided.
Option A. they have no mineral streaks.
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Option C. they produce a small effect of grain direction.

Correct Answer is. they produce a small effect of grain direction.
Explanation. AC43.

Question Number. 41. Compression failures in wood aircraft structures are

characterised by buckling of the fibres that appear as streaks on the surface.
Option A. parallel to the grain.
Option B. at right-angles to the growth rings.
Option C. at right angles to the grain.
Correct Answer is. at right angles to the grain.
Explanation. NIL.

03.3. Aircraft Materials - Fabric Covering.

Question Number. 1. Fabrics may be fitted to airframe structures by.

Option A. always riveting.
Option B. wood nails.
Option C. tying on with string.
Correct Answer is. tying on with string.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 2. Aircraft fabric covering is made from.

Option A. silk.
Option B. polyester.
Option C. nylon.
Correct Answer is. polyester.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-3 a.

Question Number. 3. At manufacture, aircraft fabric is.

Option A. shrunk.
Option B. doped.
Option C. stretched.
Correct Answer is. stretched.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-3 b.

Question Number. 4. Recovering or repairing of an aircraft with a fabric other than

the original fabric type is.
Option A. a major modification and requires approval.
Option B. prohibited.
Option C. a minor modification, providing the fabric is the same strength as the original.
Correct Answer is. a major modification and requires approval.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-5 NOTE.

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Question Number. 5. Reinforcing tape used on aircraft fabric covering must have a
minimum strength of.
Option A. 80 lb.
Option B. 40 lb.
Option C. 120 lb.
Correct Answer is. 40 lb.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-5 a.

Question Number. 6. Lacing cord used on aircraft fabric covering must have a
minimum breaking strength of.
Option A. 120 lb.
Option B. 80 lb.
Option C. 40 lb.
Correct Answer is. 40 lb.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-5 c.

Question Number. 7. Fabric seams are preferable.

Option A. parallel to the line of flight.
Option B. spanwise to the line of flight.
Option C. oblique to the line of flight.
Correct Answer is. parallel to the line of flight.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-7.

Question Number. 8. Single stitched machine sewn seams are permissible.

Option A. at all locations on the aircraft.
Option B. never.
Option C. only when positioned over a structure.
Correct Answer is. only when positioned over a structure.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-7 a 1.

Question Number. 9. The minimum pitch of hand-sewn stitch is.

Option A. 1/4 inch.
Option B. equal to 10 times the thread thickness.
Option C. 4 inches.
Correct Answer is. 1/4 inch.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-7 a 2.

Question Number. 10. Hand sewn stitch must be locked at a minimum of.
Option A. the end of the stitch only.
Option B. 20 stitch intervals.
Option C. 10 stitch intervals.
Correct Answer is. 10 stitch intervals.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-7 a 2.

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Question Number. 11. Fabric to be hand sewn must be doubled under at the edge to a
minimum distance of.
Option A. 1/2 inch.
Option B. 3/8 inch.
Option C. 1/4 inch.
Correct Answer is. 3/8 inch.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-7 a 2.

Question Number. 12. Holes are cut in fabric for inspection panels, spar fittings, drain
grommets etc.
Option A. after doping.
Option B. before doping.
Option C. before attaching the fabric to the structure.
Correct Answer is. after doping.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-9 a.

Question Number. 13. Aircraft fabric lacing cord is reinforced with.

Option A. epoxy.
Option B. wax.
Option C. lanolin.
Correct Answer is. wax.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-10 d 2.

Question Number. 14. The dope applied to an aircraft's fabric covering causes
shrinkage.
Option A. on the last coat only.
Option B. on the first coat only.
Option C. on all coats.
Correct Answer is. on all coats.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20.

Question Number. 15. The two preferred types of dope used on aircraft fabric
covering is.
Option A. cellulose and polyester.
Option B. cellulose and butyrate.
Option C. nitrate and butyrate.
Correct Answer is. nitrate and butyrate.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20.

Question Number. 16. Aircraft dope, during storage in adverse conditions in a store-
room, will become.
Option A. acidic.
Option B. discoloured.

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Option C. alkaline.
Correct Answer is. acidic.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 b.

Question Number. 17. What type of dope is preferred for use on natural fiber aircraft
covering?.
Option A. Nitrate.
Option B. Any type of dope is suitable.
Option C. Butyrate.
Correct Answer is. Nitrate.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 c.

Question Number. 18. Which of the following is true regarding aircraft dope type?.

Option A. Nitrate dope may be applied over the top of butyrate dope.
Option B. Butyrate dope may be applied over the top of nitrate dope.
Option C. Either type of dope may be applied over the top of any type of dope.
Correct Answer is. Butyrate dope may be applied over the top of nitrate dope.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 c.

Question Number. 19. What type of shoes should be worn by the technician applying
a dope finish to a fabric covered aircraft?.
Option A. Rubber soled.
Option B. Leather soled.
Option C. Plastic uppers.
Correct Answer is. Leather soled.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 f table 2-3.

Question Number. 20. What are the limits of the environmental conditions for
applying dope to a fabric covered aircraft?.
Option A. Relative humidity 50 - 70%, temperature range 40 ° to 60 °F.
Option B. Relative humidity 50 - 75%, temperature range 65 ° to 75 °F.
Option C. Relative humidity 20 - 60%, temperature range 65 ° to 75 °F.
Correct Answer is. Relative humidity 20 - 60%, temperature range 65 ° to 75 °F.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 f table 2-4.

Question Number. 21. Applying dope to a fabric covered aircraft should be done by.

Option A. spraying all coats to avoid brush marks.

Option B. spray all coats except the first three.
Option C. brushing all coats to ensure it is absorbed into the fabric.
Correct Answer is. spray all coats except the first three.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 f table 2-4.

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Question Number. 22. Regarding the thinning of aircraft dope.

Option A. underthinning is preferred to overthinning.
Option B. dope should be thinned with automotive thinners.
Option C. overthinning is preferred to underthinning.
Correct Answer is. overthinning is preferred to underthinning.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 f table 2-4 and 2-20 c NOTE.

Question Number. 23. A retarder is added to aircraft dope to.

Option A. to extend the shelf life.
Option B. produce a smoother finish.
Option C. to retard the application time.
Correct Answer is. produce a smoother finish.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 f table 2-4.

Question Number. 24. Doped fabric.

Option A. is not to be treated after application.
Option B. is treated with varnish.
Option C. is treated with wax compound.
Correct Answer is. is treated with wax compound.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-20 f table 2-4.

Question Number. 25. Dope should be applied to an aircraft's fabric coating in a

relative humidity not exceeding.
Option A. 50%.
Option B. 85%.
Option C. 65%.
Correct Answer is. 65%.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-21 6.

Question Number. 26. Dressing out' of a fabric covering refers to.

Option A. the trimming of excess fabric after fitting.
Option B. applying finishing tapes, reinforcing patches, inspection ports etc.
Option C. laying the fabric out on the floor and cutting it to size prior to fitting to the
aircraft.
Correct Answer is. applying finishing tapes, reinforcing patches, inspection ports etc.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-21 d.

Question Number. 27. Coats of clear dope are applied to an aircraft's fabric.
Option A. before coats of aluminium pigmented dope are applied.
Option B. before or after coats of aluminium pigmented dope are applied, it does not
matter.
Option C. after coats of aluminium pigmented dope are applied.

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Correct Answer is. before or after coats of aluminium pigmented dope are applied, it does
not matter.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-21.

Question Number. 28. What is the reason for using aluminium-pigmented dope on a
fabric covered aircraft?.
Option A. To provide an aluminium colour to the aircraft.
Option B. To block UV radiation.
Option C. To provide strength.
Correct Answer is. To block UV radiation.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-21.

Question Number. 29. Aircraft sheet plywood skins are.

Option A. sealed and varnished or painted.
Option B. sealed and doped.
Option C. covered in fabric.
Correct Answer is. covered in fabric.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-22.

Question Number. 30. Blushing' of a doped fabric surface is an indication of.

Option A. moisture enterring into the wood/fabric structure during service.
Option B. moisture condensing on the surface during drying of the dope.
Option C. oil contamination of the doped fabric.
Correct Answer is. moisture condensing on the surface during drying of the dope.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-23.

Question Number. 31. Orange peeling of a doped surface may be caused by.
Option A. dope viscosity too low.
Option B. dope viscosity too high.
Option C. air temperature too low.
Correct Answer is. dope viscosity too high.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-23 c.

Question Number. 32. Orange peeling of a doped surface may be caused by.
Option A. Orange peeling of a doped surface may be caused by.
Option B. air temperature too low.
Option C. spray gun pressure too low.
Correct Answer is. spray gun pressure too low.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-23 c.

Question Number. 33. Butyrate dope burns.

Option A. slower than nitrate dope.
Option B. faster than nitrate dope.

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Option C. the same rate as nitrate dope.

Correct Answer is. slower than nitrate dope.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-32.

Question Number. 34. Fabric coated with nitrate dope can be differentiated from
fabric coated in butyrate dope by.
Option A. carrying out a burn test.
Option B. smelling the fabric.
Option C. observing the colour.
Correct Answer is. carrying out a burn test.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-32.

Question Number. 35. If the fabric on a wood/fabric aircraft has lost its strength.
Option A. the fabric can be treated with a rejuvenator.
Option B. the fabric can be treated with additional coats of the approved type of dope.
Option C. the fabric must be replaced.
Correct Answer is. the fabric can be treated with additional coats of the approved type of
dope. OR the fabric must be replaced.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-35.

Question Number. 36. When repairing a section of aircraft fabric with a new fabric
patch.
Option A. all the dope must be removed from the parent fabric faying surface before the
patch is applied.
Option B. the patch can be applied to the parent fabric without preparation.
Option C. all the aluminium-pigmented dope layers must be removed from the parent
fabric faying surface before the patch is applied.
Correct Answer is. the patch can be applied to the parent fabric without preparation. OR
all the aluminium-pigmented dope layers must be removed from the parent fabric faying
surface before the patch is applied.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-42 b.

Question Number. 37. When does an aircraft fabric covering repair become a major
repair?.
Option A. When the repair extends over a wing rib.
Option B. When the repair extends over three adjacent wing ribs.
Option C. When the repair extends over two adjacent wing ribs.
Correct Answer is. When the repair extends over three adjacent wing ribs. OR When the
repair extends over two adjacent wing ribs
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-42 d.

Question Number. 38. Where the edge of a new fabric section will be located within 1
inch of a structural member to which the fabric is attached by rib lacing or other methods, the
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Option A. be extended 3 inches past the structural member.

Option B. be extended to meet the structural member.
Option C. be designated a major repair.
Correct Answer is. be extended 3 inches past the structural member.
Explanation. AC43 Para 2-42 f.

Question Number. 39. What width of finishing tape should be used on a tear in a
fabric cover which is 10 inches long?.
Option A. 2 inches.
Option B. 6 inches.
Option C. 4 inches.
Correct Answer is. 4 inches.
Explanation. AC43 2-44 a.

Question Number. 40. What width of finishing tape should be used on a tear in a
fabric cover which is 20 inches long?.
Option A. 6 inches.
Option B. 2 inches.
Option C. 4 inches.
Correct Answer is. 6 inches.
Explanation. AC43 2-44 c.

Question Number. 41. Lines of stitching of a fabric repair is locked at the end with.

Option A. a hitch knot.

Option B. a half hitch knot.
Option C. a double half hitch knot.
Correct Answer is. a double half hitch knot.
Explanation. AC43 2-43 Figure 2-13.

Question Number. 42. Wrinkles in a fabric covering of a wood/fabric aircraft are.

Option A. not permitted.
Option B. a minor aerodynamic detriment.
Option C. permitted only if they are temporary due to damp/wet weather conditions.
Correct Answer is. permitted only if they are temporary due to damp/wet weather
conditions.
Explanation. AC43 2-30 b (3) NOTE.

Question Number. 43. The threads per inch of Grade 'A' aircraft fabric is.
Option A. 60-64.
Option B. 80-84.
Option C. 110-115.
Correct Answer is. 80-84.
Explanation. AC43 2-6 Table 2-1.

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Question Number. 44. When and how is finishing tape applied on fabric covered
aircraft?.
Option A. Doped on immediately prior to the finish coat.
Option B. Sewed or laced on before dope is applied.
Option C. Doped on after the first or second coat of dope.
Correct Answer is. Doped on after the first or second coat of dope.
Explanation. AC43.

Question Number. 45. The determining factor in the selection of the correct weight of
textile fabric to be used in covering any type of aircraft is the.
Option A. maximum wing loading.
Option B. speed of the aircraft.
Option C. speed of the aircraft and the maximum wing loading.
Correct Answer is. speed of the aircraft and the maximum wing loading.
Explanation. AC43.

Question Number. 46. How many fabric thicknesses will be found in a French-fell
seam?.
Option A. Five.
Option B. Three.
Option C. Four.
Correct Answer is. Four.
Explanation. The edges of the fabric are folded over each other, so the threads of a double
row of stitches passes through four thicknesses of fabric.

Question Number. 47. Finishing tape (surface tape) is used for what purpose?.
Option A. To prevent 'ripple formation' in covering fabric.
Option B. To provide additional wear resistance over the edges of fabric forming
structures.
Option C. To provide additional anti-tear resistance under reinforcement tape.
Correct Answer is. To provide additional wear resistance over the edges of fabric forming
structures.
Explanation. AC43.

Question Number. 48. Moisture, mildew, chemicals and acids have no effect on.
Option A. glass fabric.
Option B. linen fabric.
Option C. Dacron fabric.
Correct Answer is. Dacron fabric.
Explanation. AC43 page 2-35 paragraph (1).
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Question Number. 49. The strength classification of fabric used in aircraft covering is
based upon.
Option A. bearing strength.
Option B. shear strength.
Option C. tensile strength.
Correct Answer is. tensile strength.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 50. Fabric rejuvenator.

Option A. penetrates the fabric and restores fungicidal resistance.
Option B. restores fabric strength and tautness to at least the minimum acceptable level.
Option C. restores the condition of the dope coatings.
Correct Answer is. restores fabric strength and tautness to at least the minimum
acceptable level. OR restores the condition of the dope coatings.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 51. When testing the strength of Grade A cotton fabric covering an
aircraft that requires only intermediate grade, the minimum acceptable strength the fabric
must have is.
Option A. 56 pounds per inch warp and weft.
Option B. 70% of its original strength.
Option C. 70% of the original strength for intermediate fabric.
Correct Answer is. 70% of the original strength for intermediate fabric.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 52. What is used to slow the drying time of some dope finishes to
prevent blush?.
Option A. Rejuvenator.
Option B. Reducer.
Option C. Retarder.
Correct Answer is. Retarder.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 53. Aluminium-pigment in dope is used primarily to.

Option A. exclude sunlight from the fabric.
Option B. provide a silver colour.
Option C. aid in sealing out moisture from the fabric.
Correct Answer is. exclude sunlight from the fabric.
Explanation. NIL.

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