LINE_1 During taxying an aircraft rolls with excessive deflection of the

LINE_2 shock absorber on one side. This is probably due to:

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ANS_A a low oil level in the shock absorber with correct gas pressure

ANS_A2

An aircraft has been stored on its wheels and one of it's tyres has

developed a flat spot. The tyre has a nylon casing. The recommended Which of the 1 creep 2 following faults can vibration be attributed to whilst taxying over inflation 3 uneven tyre wear In a simple disk brake system, the caliper assembly:

procedure taxy or move tyre would be to: the aircraft for a short distance and re-check the 4 rim chafing 1,2,3 5 high pressure bursts contains the operating piston, converting pressure into the brakes should be kept applied using the parking brake to prevent dirt and grit entering the gland assembly mechanical movement

ANS_B ANS_B2 a high gas pressure in the shock absorber, correct oil level deflate the tyre re-check the to 85% normal tyre working pressure, reinflate and 1,3,5

ANS_C the flutter plate stuck in the open position

ANS_C2

CORRECT A

inflate the pressure and retyre to 150% check the tyre normal pressure, deflate to normal 2,3,5

is bolted to the wheel and rotates with it

If the wheel of a DRUM brake system is to be removed for any

long period, without dismantling the brakes:

centralise the the brake brake pads pressure should be released

The purpose of the absorber is to wiper ring in the : gland assembly of a shock

seals

indicate if the shock absorber is operating through it's

is the lever used by the pilot to operate the brakes a clamp damage should be fitted round the brake shoes to prevent brake correct range prevent the inner cylinder leaked oil running down the fescalised portion of

LINE_1 A proximity switch may be used in the landing gear to:

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Tread rubber in reinforcement order to : involves extra plies moulded into the tread Tapered roller wheel bearings are designed to take which loads? A Twin Relief in order to: Valve is fitted in a typical Nosewheel Steering System

ANS_A ANS_A2 pressure provide an landing audible warning when almost at touchdown during stabilise the tread and prevent rippling High axial but Low radial

ANS_B provide an indication that the oleo leg is fully extended

ANS_B2

ANS_C indicate landing gear locked up and locked down positions produce extra grip during braking

ANS_C2

CORRECT C

act as a wear indicator

High radial and High axial

High radial but Low axial

Which of the following types of anti-skid unit allows modulation

(variation) of brake pressure corresponding to the rate of skidding?

Allow the wheels to centralise before retraction can take place Axle mounted mechanical unit

Reduce the pressure applied to the steering system Rim mounted mechanical unit

Allow rapid ground castoring if the wheels strike obstacles on the Electronic frequency sensitive unit

A rim driven Maxaret anti-skid unit senses an impending skid by:

Further rotation of a flywheel operating a

releases brake pressure

Sensing the modulates change in the brake frequency of a pressure generator

Senses the change in centrifugal force of a

the mainwheel

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ANS_A valve which The position of a valve is modified by the rate of change of kinetic energy to pressure energy absorb landing shocks

ANS_A2

ANS_B which in turn

The principle of unit is as operation of a rim follows: mounted mechanical antiskid The principle of to convert: operation of an oleo pneumatic shock absorber is An oleo pneumatic shock absorber is charged with NITROGEN mainly to: Which type of anti- the wheel skid system uses a rim? toothed exciter ring bolted to The lever suspension type of landing gear has:

centrifugal rotation of a ball in a cylinder

ANS_C ANS_C2 wheel driven by A valve is wheel due to The inertia of decelerates operated by centrifugal a flywheel the change in force opens a valve pressure on when the the rubber wheel rapidly pressure pressure energy into energy into heat energy kinetic energy damp the recoil after absorbing a shock Frequency sensitive electronic unit a shock absorber as an integral part of the landing gear strut the recoil control device closing off maintain the oil viscosity

ANS_B2

CORRECT

Rim mounted mechanical unit a fixed steel strut which absorbs the landing shock

Voltage sensitive electronic unit a shock absorber mounted as a separate component on the leg compression of the gas

In an oleopneumatic shock absorber landing shocks are absorbed by: At the end of the

compression of the gas and restricted fluid transfer shock due to the

as the stored

as the stored

LINE_1 landing (compression) stroke, an oleopneumatic An oleo pneumatic shock absorber without separator NORMALLY has the The purpose of a ribbed tread pattern on an aircraft tyre is to:

LINE_2 absorber will extend (recoil) : correct amount of fluid in it when it is fully:

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ANS_A flutter plate closing off

ANS_A2

extended and the fluid level reaches the filler valve remove water from between the runway and tyre will have a higher wheel loading Essential services

ANS_B energy in the hydraulic fluid forces it to expand compressed and the fluid level reaches the filler valve reduce wheel drag, thus reducing skidding will have a lower wheel loading The landing gear Down Line an overheated rotor disk

ANS_B2

ANS_C energy in the gas forces it to expand

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CORRECT

A single or double wheel compared to a bogie arrangement: Hydraulic nose wheel steering is usually powered from: Which of the on a hydraulic following faults is disk brake? most likely to cause brake binding To minimise creep a "Tubeless Tyre" wheel will normally have:

compressed way up the outer and the fluid cylinder level reaches the witness mark half enable the aircraft to operate from grass runways will be inflated to a higher pressure The landing gear Up line

oil on the friction pads

excessive pad wear

Knurled bead retaining flanges

Tapered bead seats

Either tapered bead seats or knurled flanges

LINE_1 What is the purpose of the clutch in the axle mounted, MECHANICAL The brake system is often linked to the landing gear retraction

LINE_2 anti-skid unit?

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ANS_A It gradually absorbs the high starting torque Applied when the gear is retracted

ANS_A2

A Rim Driven mechanical antiskid unit has a code RAM. This means In a geometric over-centre DOWN lock, the landing gear is prevented In a hydraulically actuated retraction system, the UP lock is

mechanism to give automatic control so that the brakes are: that the unit:

ANS_B To allow the flywheel to over-run when the wheel starts to skid Released as the gear is retracted

ANS_B2

ANS_C It releases the brake pressure in a skid OFF when the gear is locked up and applied when it starts to is fitted on the Right, rotates Anticlockwise and uses the weight of the aircraft acting on one or more linkages to hydraulic pressure from the down line and released by spring

ANS_C2

CORRECT A

lower

is a Rim driven Anti-skid Maxaret unit

Rotates Anticlockwise and Modulates the brakes the weight of the aircraft acting on the weight switches spring down line pressure and released by hydraulic pressure from the Apply the brakes and check retraction pin protrusion

Mineral hydraulic fluid

from collapsing by:

an internal lock in the retraction jack

hold the side stay C in the over-centre position

normally engaged by:

When checking a multi-plate brake unit, with automatic adjusters for

wear, the normal procedure would be:

spring line pressure and released by hydraulic pressure from the up measure the retraction pin protrusion with brakes released

pressure

Release plate and the brakes and cylinder measure the distance between the pressure

LINE_1 In a modern Multiplate brake unit, the rotors are normally: In a typical hydraulic, powered steering system, castoring of the In a typical fixed disk, moving caliper brake unit, the disk will be

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ANS_A keyed to the torque tube and rotate with the wheel the control valve is centralised

ANS_A2

ANS_B keyed to the wheel and the stators rotate between them the steering tiller is moved fully clockwise bolted to the wheel

ANS_B2

wheel is normally permitted when:

keyed into the torque plate wheel and the caliper rigidly bolted to the

The maximum amount of creep allowed on a tyre and tube assembly with When the landing gear UP locks release prior to lowering the gear Brinelling of a wheel bearing cup is caused by : A twin contact tyre is used on the nosewheels of some aircraft to:

a diameter of 16 inches is:

1"

1.5"

ANS_C ANS_C2 keyed to the wheel and rotate between the stators the undercarriage is selected UP bolted to the wheel torque plate and the caliper rotating with the unlimited

CORRECT C

the pilots indicator lights will change from:

green to red

out to red

red to out

the bearing cup rotating inside the wheel reduce wear when operating from paved

the bearing inner race rotating on the axle minimise shimmy

repeated shock loading of the bearing deflect spray from wet runways from rear mounted

LINE_1 The general condition of an oleo pneumatic shock absorber may be

LINE_2 checked on the ground (when the aircraft is not jacked up) by:

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ANS_A ANS_A2 runways measuring the the extension and maintenance comparing manual with the stated figure in

ANS_B comparing the extension with an aircraft of similar type

ANS_B2

The type of wheel shown in the diagram is: What is the recommended maintenance procedure for a suspected The maintenance schedule shows that the wheel bolts on a divided

Note: Diagram required overheated brake unit?

well based

split hub

ANS_C ANS_C2 CORRECT engines measuring pressure/extension C the pressure graph and extension and comparing with a loose flange A

wheel should be lubricated BEFORE assembly. If the lubricant is not

applied the resulting load on the bolt will be:

Check for serviceable transfer of friction material and if OK the unit is critical due to stress corrosion

Bleed the brakes and carry out an operational test reduced

Remove unit rebuild from aircraft, dismantle, inspect for damage and increased

Aircraft landing wheels are usually made from: Phosphor Bronze gauze separators are fitted on drum brakes to: Glazed discs will normally cause the

MAGNESIUM or ALUMINIUM alloy improve the efficiency of the brake shoes SQUEAL

forged or cast STEEL

NICKEL alloy

provide a good friction surface to the brake drum DRAG

reduce heat penetration to the inflator bag OVERHEAT

LINE_1 brake unit to: When checking an overheated disc brake for defects, the transfer of

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ANS_A NOT allowed

ANS_A2

ANS_B Allowed without limit

ANS_B2

ANS_C Allowed, BUT LIMITED

ANS_C2

CORRECT C

friction material between rotors and stators is: Which of the 1 Light weight following features 2 Long life 3 apply to Carbon High Brakes? maintenance costs Anti-rattle springs are used in some disc brake applications to: In a tri-metallic to: disc brake, the sintered facing is usually applied When pressure bleeding light aircraft brakes, pressure is applied: In a modern Multiplate brake unit, the stators are normally: A "Ground Lock" is a device fitted to

4 Poor high All of them temperature strength 5 Disc warping is eliminated restrict the axial movement of the discs both stators and rotors

1, 2, 5

1, 3, 5

centralise the disc inside the wheel hub

stators only

separate rotors and stators when brakes are not applied rotors only

by operating the footbrakes

at the brake cylinder using an external rig

keyed to the torque tube and rotate with the wheel While the aircraft is on

keyed to the torque tube & carry friction linings on each side To prevent movement of

using the normal aircraft hydraulic system keyed to the wheel and rotate between the rotors Which automatically

LINE_1 the landing gear:

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ANS_A the ground and removed before flight

ANS_A2

When checking a multi-disc (segmented rotor) brake unit, one fricion

pad is found maintenance Replace that to have lost manual. You pad only material should: beyond the limit stated in the The advantages of Are easier to a bogie landing stow and gear are that they: absorb greater landing shocks In an internal (integral) down lock, the leg will not retract An aircraft may utilise a "Twin Contact" tyre in order to: The normal procedure to be taken when tightening the axle nut on a Retraction of the landing gear may wheel you have just fitted is to: until the: Locking piston tongues is released by movement of the locking minimise the effects of spray or debris into tail mounted Apply the brakes, tighten the nut to the specified torque Torque Link engines

ANS_B the gear selector once DOWN is selected Replace all the pads on that stator

ANS_B2

ANS_C locks the landing gear when fully extended Replace the complete heat pack

ANS_C2

CORRECT

Are lighter and taxying allow a tighter turn of the aircraft when Down lock micro-switch is operated

reduce wear on non-paved runways

Provide greater braking efficiency and safety Locking piston tongues are released by movement of the locking reduce the possibility of "shimmy"

and then release the brakes and lock the axle nut.

mounted on the landing

Release brakes and tighten the nut whilst rotating the wheel Down Lock

When the wheel starts to bind back off the nut and lock it.

Tighten nut to Manual. Then torque value back off one turn as stated in and lock. the Maintenance Up Lock

LINE_1 be prevented by a micro-switch In a hydraulic retraction system, the leg is prevented from lowering The uplocks in a hydraulically operated landing gear retraction The weight of the aircraft acting on one or more links in the

LINE_2 gear: before the door opens by:

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ANS_A

ANS_A2

ANS_B

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

CORRECT

A sequence valve in the DOWN line

A sequence valve in the UP line

system are:

During landing approach, the pilot hears an audible warning, this

he has lowered the landing gear at too high an airspeed Tubeless tyres are in weight 2 cheap to 5 the casing used on aircraft there is cooler produce 4 a air seal is not because : 1 there running by puncture will affected by is a saving about 10% 3 not cause dampness the tyre is the tyre to burst Tubeless tyres are a wheel restrained from TAPERED creeping by: BEAD SEAT

retraction is true in: mechanism prevents the landing gear collapsing. This indicates that:

Applied by from the pressure from down line the up line and released by pressure All DOWN locks

Hydraulically spring released by applied pressure from the down line and Geometric over-centre locks

hydraulic pressure preventing the DOWN lock releasing Hydraulically applied released by pressure from the up line and spring Electrically actuated landing gear retraction systems only

6 inflation valve damage by tyre creep is eliminated

that he has retarded the throttle to below one third with the Which of the above statements is true?

landing gear That he has landing gear still still up retarded the up throttle to below two thirds with the a. 1,2,3,4,5 c. 2,3,4,5 b. 1,2,4,6

locking the bead in position with

keyways moulded into the bead seat

LINE_1 Breaker strips are built into a tyre to:

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ANS_A Protect the bead seat area from damage after creep

ANS_A2

ANS_B bolts strengthen the bead seat

ANS_B2

Venting of a assembled to tubeless tyre takes the wheel the place in three first stage: stages. When When fitting a bearing cup (RACE) into an aluminium alloy wheel: The wear indicater indicates: pin on a multi-plate segmented rotor brake unit Small cuts in the cords but do tread rubber of an not damage aircraft tyre which them: expose the Copper disks may be used in some aircraft brakes:

lasts for about tyre 20 minutes after initial inflation of the the bearing drift cup should be driven in with a copper cylindrical the total wear on the stators

is caused by air escaping from the bead seat the wheel may period be immersed in boiling water for a limited individual wear on each stator

ANS_C of the wheel Protect the tyre from the effect of concussion damage is caused by permeability of the air retaining lining it is assembled at normal temperature using a press the total wear on the whole heat pack may continue in service with no action taken

ANS_C2

CORRECT C

require the tyre to be removed and returned for retreading in preference may be used to steel disks at higher because they temperatures conduct better and The bearing on the ends

should be plugged with tyre dough

When inspecting

roller which is

because copper is a good conductor, but not they are not as The bearing is

effective at with structural good conductor high carbon brake temperatures pads as steel because disks copper is such a colour of The bearing

LINE_1 wheel bearings, you find that one bearing has a

LINE_2 Blue, what action is necessary?

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The locked wheel protects protection in an against: electronic anti-skid control box Anti-skid systems are fitted to aircraft:

ANS_A ANS_A2 may be used of the roller provided there is no discolouration the system the ground being used when the full aircraft weight is not on to counteract aquaplaning on wet runways The complete set of pads must be replaced prevent scuffing of the sidewall Melt to help the wheel & tyre self-seal when there is a leak date of manufacture

ANS_B ANS_B2 serviceable as wheel this is the bearing natural temper rollers the pressure being fully dumped when the aircraft touches down for use only in icing conditions

ANS_C must be replaced

ANS_C2

CORRECT

the wheels locking up at speeds

What action is necessary if a single friction pad in a multi-pad The purpose of a chine on an aircraft tyre is to: Fusible plugs are fitted to many modern aircraft wheels to:

brake unit is found to be contaminated with oil or grease?

The affected pad may be cleaned with trichloroethane deflect water & debris from rear mounted engines help reduce static charges built up in the aircraft ply rating

to maximise brake efficiency in all runway conditions The affected pad must be replaced

reinforce the bead region

Melt and allow the tyre to deflate on overheating tyre width

The sidewall of a The 6.75 tyre carries the refers to the: following markings 6.75-10

LINE_1 A grey or green spot on the sidewall of a tyre indicates: Whilst carrying out a pressure extension check on an GAS/OIL shock

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strut, without jacking the aircraft, you INCREASE the extension of The undercarriage remains ON. is locked up, but Which of the the position following indicator red light could be the fault? Excessive wear on wear on the BOTH shoulders crown is an of a tyre with a indication of : minimum amount of Aircraft brakes work by converting: The following marking is found on the sidewall of a tyre On many large aircraft, the NOSE wheels are stopped from 26 x 12.00 10. The - 10 indicates the: after take-off by:

the strut. The GAS pressure in the leg will:

ANS_A the REMOULD number i.e. 1st or Second remould INCREASE and the OIL pressure will decrease

ANS_A2

ANS_B the position of AWL vents

ANS_B2

ANS_C the light spot of the tyre

ANS_C2

CORRECT B

Remain the same pressure but it's volume will increase

DECREASE and the oil pressure will decrease

The engine throttle is too far forward

The down lock micro-switch is faulty

The position of the up lock micro-switch is incorrect wheel out of track

prolonged under inflation

incorrect camber

Potential energy into Kinetic energy outside diameter of the tyre auto-braking systems controlled by the weight-on

Kinetic energy into Heat

cross sectional width of the tyre a brake pad in the nosewheel bay roof

Kinetic energy into rotational energy inside diameter of the tyre the operation of the normal aircraft brakes

LINE_1 LINE_2 rotating The retraction order of large aircraft undercarriage legs and doors: A pitch (or Hop) One of it's damper is often primary uses used on large is to: bogie undercarriages. On a modern large aircraft equipped with a bogie carriage. Which of

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ANS_A ANS_A2 wheels switch is not essential selected provided they all retract and extend when Control the rate of extension and retraction of the gear downlock jack retracts

ANS_B is normally controlled by micro-switches and proximity switches Dampen the vibrations caused by bumpy runways during taxying Main leg retraction jack operates

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

CORRECT C

is normally valves controlled by mechanical or hydraulic sequence Dampen the MAIN shock when the aircraft lands

Automatic brake adjusters are provided in most multi-plate brake

the following when the actions would landing gear normally is retracted? occur before BOTH of the others systems in order to:

Inner undercarriage door closes

ensure the brake brake pressure temperature remains constant regardless of the transfer the forces from the operating pistons to the disc pack slowly with the valve core

The pressure plate on a multi-disc brake unit is used to: The initial inflation of a new tubeless

ensure the brake clearance remains constant as wear takes place rotate with the braking force wheel between the stators and provide the quickly with the valve core

allow the conditions braking force to remain constant for differing runway attach the brake unit to the axle and accept torque loads quickly with the valve

LINE_1 tyre should be done: A ribbed tyre is worn to limits when:

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ANS_A removed

ANS_A2

ANS_B in place All grooves are worn to their base

ANS_B2

ANS_C core removed Any groove at any point is worn to 2mm

ANS_C2

CORRECT

When removing a calipers: wheel from an aircraft with a single disc brake A landing gear audible warning normally operates when: A tyre will fail a duration pressure test if it loses more than: A bogie wheel arrangement compared to a single or double wheel: A nose landing on a live axle gear arrangement is used to: of two wheels mounted side by side The purpose of a ensure that:

Any groove is worn to 2mm over 25% of the circumference the brake on the caliper must landing gear first be strut removed from it's fitting the gear is lowered at high speed

2.5% of it's pressure in the first 5 hours will have a higher wheel loading

the disc must be removed from the wheel before the wheel is one or more landing gear units is not locked DOWN when the 10% of it's pressure in the first 12 hours will have a lower wheel loading

removed the brakes from the axle must be applied and the wheel and caliper throttles are the landing less than gear fails to one third lock UP open 2.5% of it's pressure in the second 12 hours will be inflated to a higher pressure damp out shimmy

removed as one unit

achieve castoring

assist steering

all

the nose

movement of order

LINE_1 sequence valve in an undercarriage circuit is to The landing gear position indicator is operated by the: When filling with oil, an oleo pneumatic shock absorber strut with a One major reason for using a lever suspension (articulated) nose

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ANS_A undercarriages retract together up and down lock micro witches at the top of it's stroke with full nitrogen pressure the shock absorber is an integral part of the leg

ANS_A2

ANS_B undercarriage retracts before the main oleo leg compression switches at the bottom of it's stroke with no nitrogen pressure the stroke of the shock absorber equals the wheel movement out to red

ANS_B2

separator, the separator should be positioned: landing gear is that:

ANS_C the landing gear and the doors are in the correct hydraulic sequence valves at any position, it will not affect the oil level torque links are not necessary

ANS_C2

CORRECT

When the landing gear DOWN locks release prior to raising the gear, Undercarriage Ground Locks are normally:

the pilots indicator lights will change from:

green to red

red to out

electrically operated when the aircraft lands an example of a direct action oleo pneumatic shock

selected by the pilot when the aircraft stops a cantilever type undercarriage

The main undercarriage unit, as fitted to the Boeing 737 is:

fitted on the ground to prevent inadvertent retraction a bogie type undercarriage

LINE_1 Which of the following statements is correct concerning segmented A red light indication on a landing gear unit which is down and The fixed main undercarriage, as fitted to the Cessna 150 in the To prevent cracking in the highly stressed bead seat region of the The two-way relief valve in a hydraulic nose wheel steering system On a TUBE, a painted RED or YELLOW band would indicate:

LINE_2 rotors as fitted to multi-disc brake units :

LINE_3

correctly locked would most likely be caused by: workshop is an example of: wheel, it will normally:

ANS_A ANS_A2 absorber They should area be rejected if any cracks are found in the central an incorrectly adjusted uplock micro switch an oleo pneumatic shock absorber be a minimum of two inches thick

ANS_B They should be rejected if they show any sign of heat shrinkage an incorrectly adjusted down-lock micro switch a cantilever type undercarriage

ANS_B2

ANS_C

ANS_C2

CORRECT C

Their design likely to warp due allows thinner to excessive heat rotors to be used which are less the throttle in the closed position a bogie type undercarriage

fitted with twin nose wheels:

ensures steering is centralised before retracting the position of the HEAVY spot of the tube moves inwards as wear takes place

have a retaining minimum flange internal radius of half an inch at the bead ensures steering will not operate when the gear is retracted the LIGHT spot of the tube

be rolled or shot peened

The retraction pin -plate disc of an automatic brake : brake wear

moves outwards as wear takes

permits rapid castoring if one wheel hits a runway obstruction that the tube was of NATURAL rubber construction does not indicate brake wear

LINE_1 adjuster on a multi Complete wheel and tyre assemblies should be stored: Ageing cracks (crazing) on the sidewall of a tyre would render the Excessive wear on both shoulders of a tyre would be caused by using Auto-braking is installed on some aircraft to: Nitrogen must be used to inflate tyres on landing gear if the

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ANS_A vertically in racks at normal working pressure they extend around the complete sidewall has incorrect toe-in

ANS_A2

ANS_B ANS_B2 place horizontally in working stacks, not pressure exceeding four high, at normal any of the sidewall cords are exposed has incorrect camber

ANS_C vertically in racks at about one third working pressure they are concentrated in a localised area is under inflated

ANS_C2

CORRECT C

tyre unserviceable if: a tyre which:

improve brake efficiency 2730kg and the wheel is braked

aircraft has a Maximum Total Weight Authorised (M.T.W.A.) above: The oil in the liquid used to: spring (oil compression) shock absorber is When assembling use of a: a wheel, the bearing cup must NOT be fitted by the

reduce the pilot's workload 5700kg and the wheel is braked and retractable

shorten stopping distances 2730kg and the wheel is braked and retractable

absorb shock and damp the recoil Copper drift

damp the recoil only

absorb the shock ONLY

Mild steel drift

Fibre drift

LINE_1 LINE_2 When checking is necessary the condition of an to refer to a oleo pneumatic graph of: shock absorber, it Well based (drop centre) wheels:

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The restriction of oil flow in an oleo pneumatic shock absorber is In the oleo pneumatic shock absorber, with separator, the landing Torque links may be fitted to a main landing gear to:

at it's greatest:

ANS_A internal pressure against extension are NORMALLY used with TUBELESS tyres during compression of the strut friction in the piston gland assembly

ANS_A2

ANS_B overall length against ambient temperature are generally used on LARGE aircraft during extension of the strut compression of the oil

ANS_B2

ANS_C oil volume against extension are NORMALLY used with TUBED tyres under static load conditions further compression of the nitrogen limit the total extension of the oleo Inflate the leg with gas until the extension is 10"

ANS_C2

CORRECT A

shock is absorbed by:

slow the rate of oleo extension of 450 psi, extension 10". You should: Increase the gas pressure to the value equivalent to an duration test extension of 6" on the graph.

When checking the gas the pressure 450 pressure/extension psi, extension of an gas/oil strut, 6". The graph you find shows a pressure After fitting a new assembly tubeless tyre to a should be mainwheel LEAK tested assembly, the by carrying

prevent the sliding portion of the oleo from rotating Decrease the 6" on the pressure to a graph value equivalent to an extension of proof pressure test

pressure test to 1.5 times it's working pressure

LINE_1 An in service tyre should be rejected if it has a cut which: A typical manual extension/free fall undercarriage system may have a The pilot of an aircraft fitted with oleo pneumatic shock absorbers

LINE_2 out a:

LINE_3

ANS_A penetrates more than one layer of cords

ANS_A2

ANS_B exposes the cords

ANS_B2

ANS_C extends more than 75% across a tread rib switch off the E.D.P.

ANS_C2

CORRECT B

bye pass valve incorporated. Its purpose is to: reports excessive rolling on the right hand side during taxying. The When a retractable (neither fully undercarriage is in up or fully it's mid travel down), which position lights will be lit in the The master cylinder in a simple light aircraft wheel brake unit: The landing gear wheel arrangement with the lowest wheel loading B.C.A.R's state is the:

connect the up side and down side of the operating jacks probable air pressure cause of this too high is :

bye pass the undercarriage up locks

oil level too high

low oil level

position indicator?

Green and red

Red only

None

converts brake pedal force into hydraulic pressure Single wheel

converts hydraulic pressure into brake force at the brake unit Bogie

is fitted to the caliper of the wheel brake unit Tandem

Not required if undercarriage Mandatory,

Not required to the crew

LINE_1 that mechanical DOWN locks are:

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The primary is to: purpose of a drag strut, fitted in a main undercarriage On large aircraft, because they Bogie are able to: arrangement undercarriages are used, mainly When removing a wheel from an aircraft, a thread protector:

ANS_A ANS_A2 hydraulic down pressure is maintained to hold the resist side load caused by side winds and turning

ANS_B irrespective of hydraulic system design assist in the retraction of the undercarriage

ANS_B2

minimise shimmy

spread the increased weight over a large area should be period of fitted if the maintenance wheel is to be left removed for a long to provide a greater braking surface and cooler operation main wheels must be rotated by hand and stopped suddenly

ANS_C if the position of the undercarriage is visible resist braking and acceleration loads during takeoff/landing assist in making turning manoeuvres if available should be fitted before the wheel is removed to permit easier maintenance (they may be changed singly) wheel brakes must be ON, aircraft either on or off jacks

ANS_C2

CORRECT

Why are some multi-plate brake unit rotors segmented?

if available should be fitted immediately the wheel is removed To limit distortion due to heat

When checking brake pad wear on a multi-piston plate brake, the:

wheel must be jacked clear of the ground and the brakes OFF

LINE_1 When replacing a multi-disc braked wheel, before wheel removal:

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ANS_A ANS_A2 The brakes removal should be selected off to prevent binding during Anodising followed by three coats of epoxy paint has the same serial number

An aluminium alloy wheel will be protected from corrosion by : In a divided wheel, each half wheel:

ANS_B ANS_B2 The brakes fits easily should be applied to ensure the replacement wheel Chromate immersion followed by three coats of epoxy paint has the same part number

ANS_C the position of the wheel should be marked in relation with Three coats of epoxy paint only

ANS_C2 the brake unit

CORRECT B

A tyre on the rear axle of a bogie landing gear bursts when the

aircraft lands. What action should be taken regarding the wheels?

Replace the wheel with the burst tyre only

Replace the burst tyre wheel and the other wheel on the axle should be deflated using a deflation valve, left until all the airspeed is too high ice formation has melted and the valve core removed

has a different part number and serial number Replace all wheels on the bogie

Before dismantling a wheel, the tyre:

The pilot receives an audible warning on the flight deck as the

aircraft is warning is descending to that: land. The most likely reason for this

should be until all ice deflated using formation has a deflation melted valve cap and left the rate of descent is too high

may be pressure is below B deflated by 40 p.s.i. removing the valve core if the tyre the landing C gear is not locked down