Physics
What is meant by matter?
Anything that occupies space and has weight.
What is an FAA Advisory Circular?
A publication put out by the FAA for information, rather than for regulation
What are the three basic physical states in which matter can exist?
Solid, liquid and gas.
How does the manufacturer of an aircraft or engine keep the mechanics in the field aware of changes that affect the safety and performance of the aircraft or engines?
By the issuance of service bulletins.
What is meant by the fulcrum of a lever?
The point about which the lever rotates.
In what information provided by the FAA can a mechanic find a list of the engines that are approved for a specific FAA certificated airplane?
In the Type Certificate Data Sheets for the aircraft.
What formula is used to find the amount of work done when an object is moved across a floor?
Work = Force × Distance
In what part of the regulations can a mechanic find a list of items that must be inspected on an annual or 100-hour inspection?
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix D.
What are three methods of heat transfer?
Conduction, convection and radiation.
How does a mechanic record the compliance with an Airworthiness Directive?
An entry must be made in the aircraft maintenance records stating that the AD has been complied with. This entry must include the AD number and revision date, the date of compliance, the aircraft total time in service, the method of compliance and whether or not this is a recurring AD. If it is a recurring AD, the time of next compliance must be noted.