RAJIV GANDHI AVIATION ACADEMY

SEMESTER-I UNIT TEST SERIES D

Answer all the questions. Max Marks: 50
Time: 45 minutes
Multiple Choice type questions:
1. Series D part I deals with
a)
TBO revision programme
b)
Reliability programme of engines
c)
Aircraft maintenance programme & their approval
d)
None of there.
2. Mark the correct statement
a)
CAR series C deals with CCL, ECL, MEL & CDL
b)
CAR series B deals with defect reporting
c)
CAR series D deals with aircraft maintenance programmes
d)
All correct
3. The measure of reliability for aero engine is
a)
In flight shut down rate b) Power (more power more reliable)
c) Both a & b
d) None
4. Critical in-flight shut downs are those which
a)
Cause aircraft structural damage
b) Generate fires
c) Which cannot be shut down or feathered
d) All above
5. Mark the correct sentence
a)
All IFSD irrespective of their nature are used for computing an operators shut-down rates
b)
The engine reliability programme is applicable to all aircrafts engaged in all operations.
c)
IFSD reports are submitted to RAWO every month by eligible operators
d)
All correct
6. Detailed report regarding IFSDs in the previous month is submitted to
a] RAWO on every 10th
b] RAWO on every 25th
c] DGCA on every 10th
d] None
7. If operators engine reliability index is above alert value
a)
He will ground all his aircraft and analyze the problem
b)
He will ask the engine manufacturer to rectify the problem immediately
c)
He will prepare a corrective programme and submit to RAWO
d)
He should overhaul all effected engines
8. Whenever the operators engine reliability index is above alert value, the remedial actions could be
a] Reduction in TBO
b] Increased inspection frequency
c] Additional maintenance/flight training
d] All above
9. Whenever the operator is above alert area in engine reliability
a)
RAWO will monitor operators corrective programme closely.
b)
RAWO will keep the DGCA informed of progress & effectiveness of corrective programme.
c)
Both the operator and the RAWO will face the responsibility of situation.
d)
All above
10. If the corrective programmes fail to improve the engine reliability
a)
DGCA will revoke the approval of operator
b)
Further analysis of the causes will be made & RAWO will take appropriate actions
c)
DGCA will advise the operator to overhaul all the engines in the fleet
d)
All the above
11. Aircraft rule__ authorizes DGCA to specify standard of maintenance of aircraft & aircraft component
a)
Rule 60(2)
b)
Rule 60 c) Rule 155A d)
Rule 133B
12. If an item sustains damage and the remaining structure withstands reasonable load without structural failure, then it
is called
a)
c)

Significant structural item

Damage Tolerant

b) SSID
d) on condition maintenance

13. Approval of the maintenance programme of an operator is done by

a)
QCM of the operator
b) RAWO
c)
DGCA HQs
d) Manufacturer of the aircraft
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14. What will be the main guiding factor in preparing maintenance programme
a)
DGCA instructions
b)
Operators experience
c)
Manufacturers recommendation
d)
Other operators experience with similar type of aircraft
15. Which of the following parameter is used as an input for monitoring maintenance process
a)
Pilots report
b)
Engine IFSD
c)
Mechanical delay & cancellation of services
d)
All above
16. SSI are
a)
Special Servicing Instructions
b)
Significant Structural Items
c)
Special Structural Inspection
d)
Supplemental significant instruction
17. When checking aircraft for corrosion which of the following area requires greater attention
a)
Avionics bay
b) Lavatory galley
c)
Propeller leading edge
d) No such special area
18.
a)
b)
c)
d)

SSID means
Special Servicing Inspection Document
Special Structural Inspection Document
Supplemental Structural Inspection Document
Significant Structural Inspection Document

19. What are inputs for assessing the condition of engine operation
a} Engine oil analysis programme
b} Oil consumption
c} Engine instrument monitoring by crew d} All above
20. Hidden function means
a)
The component functions hidden from the view of pilot
b)
The component comes on automatically
c)
The component is on whenever the system is used, but there is no indication to pilot when that ceases to
problem
d)

None of the above

21. What is the input for calculating alert values

a} Pilot reports
b} Component unscheduled removals
c} Component confirmed failure
d} All above
22. Alert value is established as
a)
Mean value plus standard deviation
b)
Mean value plus two or three standard deviation
c)
Mean value
d)
Mean value plus three or four standard deviations
23. What do you mean by TBO?
a} Time Between Overhaul
b} Term Between Overhaul
c} Tenure Before Overhaul
d} None of there
24. Maximum deviation from the normal operating range, but with in allowable operating range, is called
a)
Acceptance limit
b) Alert value
c)
Reference unit
d) Index value
25. The reciprocating engines can be operated up to their TBO prescribed by the manufacturer straight away subject to
a)
Carrying out all in service inspection as may be specified by DGCA
b)
Calendar period limits are not exceeded
c)
Alert levels are not exceeded
d)
Both a & b
26. Which of the following parameter shall be maintained continuously by the operator in respect of each piston engine
operated by him
a)
Manifold pressure
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b)
c)
d)

Cylinder Head Temperature

Condition of spark plug electrodes
All above

27. Mark the incorrect sentence regarding on condition maintenance of piston engines.
a)
Piston engine parameters must be recorded under stabilized conditions during periodical ground run ups.
b)
Oil pressure and oil temperature must be recorded in respect of piston engines during periodical run ups.
c)
Fatigue lives of engine parts shall be mentioned by the overhauling agency in engine log book
d)
Alert values are acceptance limits
28. ____Manual of the operator will spell out the corrective actions to be taken when alert values are crossed
a)
Maintenance System Manual
b) QC Manual
c)
Quality Assurance Manual
d) Engineering Organization Manual
29. Engine overhaul records in respect of piston engines shall be preserved by overhauling agency for at least
a)
Ten years
b) One year
c) Two years d) None
30. If operators do not maintain the periodical monitoring records of piston engines as required by DGCA
a)
His approval will be cancelled
b)
The affected engine may be with drawn from service immediately
c)
The operator will be warned & will be asked to record in future
d)
No action will be taken
31. The average fuel and oil consumption of light aircraft engines will be recorded after every
a)
Post overhaul test of engine
b)
Partial/top overhaul/repair of engine followed by a test run or test flight
c)
Periods as per approved schedule or at every 25 hours, whichever higher
d)
All above
32. CAR Series D part VI deals with
a)
Maintenance of fuel & oil uplift of light aircraft engines
b)
TBO revision programme
c)
Fixing of routine maintenance periods & component TBOs
d)
On condition maintenance of piston engines
33. Incorporation of latest modification on the component means
a)
Higher reliability
b)
Lower reliability
c)
No much difference
d)
none
34. Which of the following factors will be kept in view, when determining the proven service life of an aircraft or
component
a} Areas of operation
b} Engine operating powers
c} Manufacturers recommendations
d} All above
35. Application for fixation of initial periods for routine maintenance schedules & component TBOs is given to
a} RAWO/Sub-RAWO
b} DGCA HQS
c} QCM for scheduled operators
d} None of these
36. Initial periods in respect of routine maintenance or TBO of component of Indian Airlines shall be approved by
a)
RAWO b) DGCA HQS c) QCM d) Sub-RAWO
37. Initial periods for component TBOs in respect of a State Govt. aircraft shall be approved by
a} DGCA HQs
b} RAWO where operator is located
c} Aviation adviser to the State Govt.
d} None of the above
38. Mark the in correct statement
a)
Any unsatisfactory performance will prompt the operators to immediately, reduce the service life of routine
maintenance schedule or of components
b)
Upward revision of TBO of a component requires prior approval of DGCA
c)
Operator can on his own reduce the life of a component under intimation to RAWO/Sub-RAWO
d)
The operator on his own can make subsequent upward revision of reduced life of a component.
39. An operator can apply for upward revision of maintenance periods/TBOs if
a)
Four consecutive major maintenance schedule reveal satisfactory condition of aircraft/component
b)
Component premature removal rate is within 0.3/1000 hours continuously for 6 months
c)
They are having minimum 5 years experience in operating the type of aircraft
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d)

Both a & b

40. Operators may prepare a life development programme for routine maintenance or TBO of component and it will be
a} Submitted to RAWO/Sub-RAWO
b} Submitted to DGCA HQs
c} Approved by Sub-RAWO
d} Approved by RAWO
41. Once life development programme of an operator is approved RAWO may approve the new service lives of
components at various stages - subject to
a)
Satisfactory condition of samples
b)
Remedial action taken in respect of deficiencies observed
c)
Manufacturers recommendations having been taken note of
d)
All above
42. Mark the incorrect sentence
a) An operator may operate remaining programmed aircraft/component to next stage of approved life
development programme after submitting satisfactory samples at previous stage
b) The RAWO/Sub-RAWO may associate with the inspection of sample at various stages of life development
programme
c) RAWO/Sub- RAWO may require an operator to conduct test flight in case of life development programme of an
aero engine
d) All above are correct.
43. Structural significant item means
a)
Item which is fail safe
b)
Item, failure of which may result in lowering of residual strength
c)
Item which can sustain damage so that the remaining structure can carry reasonable load
d)
None
44. Whenever an operators engine reliability index is above alert value, a corrective programme is submitted to
a} RAWO by 10th of the month
b} RAWO by 25th of the month
th
c} DGCA by 25 of the month
d} To RMU
45. Following items should be subjected to hard time maintenance process
a)
Failure of which has direct affect on the safety
b)
Parts which got direct relationship between reliability and age
c)
Aircraft with low utilization rate & small in size
d)
All the above
46. Condition monitoring items are such that
a)
Have no overhaul control
b)
No maintenance task is required to evaluate condition
c)
No maintenance action can control the reliability
d)
All are correct
47. Dispatch reliability is calculated by
a)
No. of delays including cancellation
b)
No. of delays to scheduled services
c)
No. of mechanical delays to scheduled services including cancellations
d)
All are correct
48. Structural inspection programme deals with
a)
Regular assessment of structure
b)
Identification of SSI & their regular inspection
c)
As in a & b and is included in MSM
d)
None of the above
49. Life records of engine parts having stipulated fatigue lives are recorded in
a)
Engine log books
b)
Engine log book by overhauling agency
c)
Engine log book by the operator
d)
Engine log book by the manufacturer
50. Recording of engine parameters for on condition maintenance shall be
a)
Under stabilized cruise condition
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b)
c)
d)

Under stabilized conditions

During periodical ground run-up
b & c are correct

51. Life development programme is approved by

a)
RAWO b) Sub-RAWO c) DGCA

d) None

52. A multi cell component such as aero engine can be maintained under
a)
Hard time
b) On condition
c)
Condition Monitoring
d) All of the above
28.
MTBUR /MTBF are:
a)
Computed values of expected reliability of a/c assumed in designing of aircraft
b)
As in (a) which are used for setting alert values for latest aircraft
c)
As in (b) since they are initial predictions, should be replaced after accumulating sufficient experience
d)
None
31.
When operators reliability index of engine is above the alert value corrective pgrogramme is submitted to :
a)
RAWO by 25th of the month
b) DGCA by 25th of the month
c)
RAWO by 10th of the month
d) To RAWO
32.
Structural significant item means:
a)
Item which is fail safe
b)
Item, failure of which may result in lower of residual strength
c)
Item which can sustain damage so that the remaining structural can carry reasonable load
d)
None
33.
Maintenance action such as overhaul, servicing carried out at pre-determined interval for the purpose of limiting
deterioration to acceptable level is known as:
a)
Hard time
b)
On condition
c)
Condition monitoring
d)
All the above
34.
Which one of the following can be called as on condition maintenance
a)
Bench test to determine level of in-service deterioration
b)
Physical inspection without removing the item
c)
Internal leak rate check
d)
All the above
35.
C.M items are such that:
a)
Have no overhaul control
b)
No maintenance task is required to evaluate condition
c)
No maintenance action can control the reliability
d)
All are correct
1.
Aircraft engine reliability is measured in:
a)
No. of Pilot reported defects
b)
All in flight shut down
c)
All flame outs
d)
As in (b) including flame outs
2.
Damage tolerant means:
a)
Item can sustain damage b)
As in (A) and it can withstand reasonable load
c)
As in (B) with out structural failure
d)
As in (C) when the damage is detected
3.
Monitoring of operators maintenance process is based on:
a)
Manufacturers recommendation
b)
DGCA approved programme
c)
Statistical analysis of various performance parameters
d)
All the above
4.
Factors, which would help to assess the condition of components maintenance behavior
a)
Mechanical delays / cancellation of flights
b)
Un-scheduled removal
c)
Pilots reports
d)
All the above
5.
Reliability Alert level is based on experience of:
a)
Two to three years experience
b)
As in (A) based on fleets size
c)
Three years experience
d)
None of the above
6.
Alert levels should be up-dated periodically to reflect
a)
Operating experience
b)
Product improvement
c)
Changes in procedure
d)
All the above
7.
Life record of engine parts having fatigue lives is available in
a) History card
b) MSM c) They are part of COSL
d) Engine logbook
8.
Engine overhaul records shall be preserved for
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a)
Two years
b)
Five Years
c)
10 years d)
Four years
Alert Values are
a)
Reference values only
b)
Accepting limits
c)
Both A &B are correct
d)
None of the above
23.
Basic principles for fixing initial periods for maintenance of aircraft are
a)
Manufacturers recommendations and modification status
b)
Other operators service experience of similar equipment
c)
Short haul or long haul operations
d)
All correct
24.
Preventive maintenance means
a)
Preventive measures taken to avoid foreign object damage
b)
Work performed at pre-determined intervals to maintain the aircraft aerodynamic cleanliness
c)
Work performed at predetermined intervals to maintain an aircraft components or other system airworthy
d)
Condition monitoring concept to prevent failure of aircraft components system
25.
Average fuel and oil consumption record should be maintained by
a)
Approved flight engineer
b)
Approved flight engineer examiner
c)
Aircraft maintenance engineer
d)
An approximately licensed maintenance engineer
39.
Reliability is a function of
a) Basic design operations, personal training, maintenance, overhaul and many others
b) Manufacture
c) Airworthiness authority
d) All Correct
42.
Condition monitoring means
a)
Components have no overhaul control and operated to failure
b)
No maintenance task is required to evaluate condition life expectancy or reliability degradation to replace the
item before it fails
c)
Neither hard time nor on condition standards can control the reliability or failure rate
d)
All correct
43.
Monitoring of the approved maintenance process is by
a)
Pilot reports for 1000 hours of operation or 100 departures
b)
Engine in flight shut down, removal of engine for overhaul or repair
c)
A/c mechanical delay and cancellation of service assessed ATA system wise
d)
All correct
44.
Reliability alert level
a)
Is for establishing performance standard level
b)
Initially two or three years of operation depending on fleet size & utilization
c)
To be continuously updated on experience gained and corrective action taken
d)
All correct
45.
Structural inspection programme includes
a)
Wing tanks, lavatory, galley, bilge areas
b)
Insecticide spray requires much greater attention.
c)
Only A is correct
d)
Both A and B
46,
Condition of engine is available from
a)
Premature removal rate and engine instruments monitoring by crew
b)
Mechanical parameters like engine oil analysis, oil consumption etc
c)
Both a) & b)
d)
None correct
48.
Example of unhidden function
a) Anti-icing system
b) Emergency gear extension
c) fuel dump actuation
d)
All correct
49.
Alert value means
a)
Minimum deviation from the normal operating limit
b)
Maximum deviation from the normal operating limit
c)
Both Minimum and Maximum deviation from the normal operating limit
d)
None of the above
50.
Engine overhaul records pertaining failed engine to be preserved
a)
2 years b)
3 years c)
5 years d) 10 years
9.

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