Aircraft Welding Sample Test

1. The oxyacetylene flame for silver soldering should be

a. neutral.
b. carburizing.
c. oxidizing.

2. Acetylene at a line pressure above 15 PSI is

a. used when a reducing flame is necessary.
b. dangerously unstable.
c. usually necessary when welding metal over 3/8-inch thick.

3. A welding torch backfire may be caused by

a. a tip temperature that is too cool.
b. a loose tip.
c. using too much acetylene.

4. Filing or grinding a weld bead is considered to be

a. a way to bring about strength reduction in joint.
b. frequently necessary to avoid adding excess weight to a weld joint.
c. an acceptable means to achieve a smoother surface.

5. The most important consideration(s) when selecting welding rod is

a. current setting or flame temperature.
b. material compatibility.
c. ambient conditions.

6. Which of the following can normally be welded without adversely affecting

strength?
1. Aircraft bolts.

2. SAE 4130 chrome/molybdenum tubing.

3. Spring steel struts.
4. Most heat-treated steel/nickel alloy components.
a. 2 and 4.
b. 2
c. 1 and 3.

7. In gas welding, the amount of heat applied to the material being welded is
controlled by the
a. distance the tip is held from the work.
b. size of the tip opening.
c. amount of gas pressure used.

8. Why are aluminum plates 1/4 inch or more thick usually preheated before
welding?
a. Reduces internal stresses and assures more complete penetration.
b. Prevents corrosion and ensures proper distribution of flux.
c. Reduces welding time.

9. A very thin and pointed tip on a soldering copper is undesirable because it will
a. transfer too much heat to the work.
b. have a tendency to overheat and become brittle.
c. cool too rapidly.

10. High pressure cylinders used to transport and store acetylene must
a. be pressure tested to 3,000 PSI.
b. be green in color.
c. contain acetone.

11. The shielding gases generally used in the Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) welding of
aluminum consist of

a. helium or argon, or a mixture of helium and argon.

b. nitrogen or hydrogen, or a mixture of nitrogen and hydrogen.
c. a mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

12. Welding over brazed or soldered joints is

a. not permitted.
b. permissible for mild steel.
c. permissible for most metals or alloys that are not heat treated.

13. Oxides form very rapidly when alloys or metals are hot. It is important,
therefore, when welding aluminum to use a
a. flux.
b. solvent.
c. filler.

14. Where should the flux be applied when oxyacetylene welding aluminum?
a. Painted on the surface to be welded and applied to the welding rod.
b. Painted only on the surface to be welded.
c. Applied only to the welding rod.

15. Cylinders used to transport and store acetylene

a. contain acetone.
b. are green in color.
c. are pressure tested to 3,000 PSI.

16. A resurfaced soldering iron cannot be used effectively until after the working
face has been
a. polished.
b. fluxed.
c. tinned.

17. Why should a carburizing flame be avoided when welding steel?

a. A cold weld will result.
b. It hardens the surface.
c. It removes the carbon content.

18. In selecting a torch tip size to use in welding, the size of the tip opening
determines the
a. melting point of the filler metal.
b. temperature of the flame.
c. amount of heat applied to the work.

19. Which statement concerning soldering is correct?

a. Joints in electric wire to be soldered should be mechanically secure prior to
soldering.
b. If the soldering temperature is too high, the solder will form in lumps and not
produce a positive bond.
c. Changeable shades of blue can be observed on the surface of a copper soldering
tip when the proper temperature for soldering has been reached.

20. Which statement is true in regard to welding heat-treated magnesium?

a. Magnesium cannot be repaired by fusion welding because of the high probability
of igniting the metal.
b. Flux should not be used because it is very difficult to remove and is likely to
cause corrosion.
c. The welded section does not have the strength of the original metal.

21. Why is it necessary to use flux in all silver soldering operations?

a. To chemically clean the base metal of oxide film.
b. To prevent overheating of the base metal.
c. To increase heat conductivity.

22. Annealing of aluminum

a. removes stresses caused by forming.
b. makes the material brittle.
c. increases the tensile strength.

23. When a butt welded joint is visually inspected for penetration,

a. the penetration should be 25 to 50 percent of the thickness of the base metal.
b. look for evidence of excessive heat in the form of a very high bead.
c. the penetration should be 100 percent of the thickness of the base metal.

24. How should a welding torch flame be adjusted to weld stainless steel?
a. Slightly oxidizing.
b. Slightly carburizing.
c. Neutral.

25. Engine mount members should preferably be repaired by using a

a. smaller diameter tube with fishmouth and rosette welds.
b. larger diameter tube with fishmouth and no rosette welds.
c. larger diameter tube with fishmouth and rosette welds.

26. Oxygen and acetylene cylinders are made of

a. steel.
b. bronze.
c. seamless aluminum.

27. The oxyacetylene flame used for aluminum welding should

a. be slightly oxidizing.
b. be neutral and soft.
c. contain an excess of acetylene and leave the tip at a relatively low speed.

28. What purpose does flux serve in welding aluminum?

a. Removes dirt, grease, and oil.
b. Ensures proper distribution of the filler rod.
c. Minimizes or prevents oxidation.

29. If too much acetylene is used in the welding of stainless steel,

a. a porous weld will result.
b. the metal will absorb carbon and lose its resistance to corrosion.
c. oxide will be formed on the base metal close to the weld.

30. Which statement best describes magnesium welding?

a. Filler rod should be the same composition as base metal.
b. Magnesium can be welded to other metals.
c. Filler rod should be nickel-steel.

31. Edge notching is generally recommended in butt welding above a certain

thickness of aluminum because it
a. helps hold the metal in alignment during welding.
b. aids in getting full penetration of the metal and prevents local distortion.
c. aids in the removal or penetration of oxides on the metal surface.

32. What method of repair is recommended for a steel tube longeron dented at a
cluster?
a. Welded patch plate.
b. Welded split sleeve.
c. Welded outer sleeve.

33. In Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) welding, a stream of inert gas is used to
a. lower the temperature required to properly fuse the metal.
b. prevent the formation of oxides in the puddle.

c. concentrate the heat of the arc and prevent its dissipation.

34. Which statement concerning a welding process is true?

a. In the oxyacetylene welding process, the filler rod used for steel is covered with a
thin coating of flux.
b. In the metallic-arc welding process, filler material, if needed, is provided by a
separate metal rod of the proper material held in the arc.
c. The inert-arc welding process uses an inert gas to protect the weld zone from the
atmosphere.
Answers:
1. - a
2. - b
3. - b
4. - a
5. - b
6. - b
7. - b
8. - a
9. - c
10. - c
11. - a
12. - a
13. - a
14. - a
15. - a
16. - c
17. - b
18. - c
19. - a
20. - c
21. - a

22. - a
23. - c
24. - b
25. - c
26. - a
27. - b
28. - c
29. - b
30. - a
31. - b
32. - a
33. - b
34. - c