Fire Protection
What is a Class B fire?
Fires caused by combustible fluids
How is ice kept from forming on the pitot tube of an airplane?
Heated by electric current flowing through heater elements built into them
What are three types of voltage regulators used with aircraft generators?
Vibrator-Type
Carbon-Pile Type
Solid State-Type
Which frequency band is used for long-range communication from an aircraft?
High frequency band (2 to 25 megahertz)
How long can an aircraft be operated if a 100-hour inspection is overdue?
No more than 10 hours
What are the three elements required for a fire?
Fuel, oxygen, and high enough temperature
How are rubber deicer boots cleaned?
With mild soap and water.
What is the frequency of AC voltage used in aircraft?
400 Hz
What kind of antenna is used for the ATC (Air Traffic Control) transponder?
UHF stub antenna
What certification is required for a mechanic to sign off an annual inspection and approve the aircraft for return to service after the inspection?
An A&P mechanic with an IA (Inspection Authorization) rating.
What type of fire extinguishing agent is best for both cabin and engine fires?
Halon 1301
Where can you find the instructions for adjusting the tension for the windshield blades?
The aircraft maintenance manual.
What are the colors and positions of aircraft position lights?
Left Side Wingtip-Red
Right Side Wingtip-Green
Tail-White
On what two frequencies does the emergency locator transmitter operate?
121.5 megahertz
243.0 megahertz
Who is responsible to ensure that all AD's are complied with?
The owner or operator of the aircraft.
What is indicated if the red disc in a built-in fire extinguishing system is blown out?
The agent bottle has been discharged because of an overheat condition.
How are rubber deicer boots attached to the leading edges of aircraft wings and tail surfaces?
They are bonded with an adhesive.
(Screws and Rivnuts on older aircraft)
What is the smallest size aluminum wire that is approved for use in aircraft electrical systems?
Six-Gauge
Which component of the ILS (Instrument Landing System) shares the antenna with the VOR?
The ILS localizer
Where can you find the requirements for inspecting the altimeter and static systems of aircraft operated under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules)?
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix E
What releases the fire extinguishing agent in a high-rate discharge bottle?
An electrically ignited powder charge blows a knife through seal in the HRD bottle.
What are two ways rain can be kept from obstructing the pilot's vision through the windshield of an airplane?
Blown away by a high velocity blast of compressor bleed air, or it can be wiped away with electrically or hydraulically operated windshield wipers
What is the purpose of an inverter?
To convert DC electricity to AC electricity
What aircraft system does TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) use for air-to-air monitoring and alerting?
The aircraft transponder
What type of repair requires the use of FAA-approved data?
A major repair