BOMBAY FLYING CLUB STUDENT

LATEST DGCA QUESTION PAPER

SECOND PAPER
OCTOBER 2010

1) The head of mallet is made of

a)hickory b) rawhide c)rubber d)all of the above
2) Wrenches are made of
a) Carbon steel

b) tungsten c) chrome vanadium steel

3) Sockets with detachable handles usually come in

a)t ratchet b)speed handle c)screwdriver grip d)all of the above
4) Twist drills are made of
a)carbon steel b)al alloy c) titanium d)both b and c
5) The type of torque wrench which has the ability to preset the torque
a) Deflecting beam b) rigid frame c) micrometer setting type
6) Control cables are made of
a)carbon steel b)stainless steel c)al alloy d)both a and b
7) Fire in the flammable petroleum products classified as
a) Class a b) class b c) class c d) class d
8) Water and foam type fire extinguisher is not used in
a) class b
b) class c
c) as in b and electrical fires
9) Fire extinguisher periodic checklist include
a) remove all external dirt and dust
b) check for proper weight

c) no nozzle obstruction
d) all of the above
10) MTCS regarding a/c tie down
a) In manila rope 1 inch of slackness should be provided
b) Tie down is not always necessary in case of light a/c
c) Dacron rope shrinks when wet
d) All of the above
11) MTCS regarding jacking
a) Four jacking points are provided to jack the a/c
b) Parking brake should be applied
c) Raise the a/c at least 6 inch from the ground
d) All of the above
12) MTCS regarding common screw driver
a) Common screw driver fill at least 90% of the screw slot
b) The common screw driver is used only where slotted head screws or
fasteners are found on a/c
c) Both a and b
d) none
13) MTCS
a) Brazing requires less heat than welding
b) Brazed joint is not so great as welded joints
c) Brazing is not used for structural repairs on a/c
d) All of the above
14) MTCS regarding welding
a) welding is the process of joining metal by fusing the materials while they are
in a plastic or molten state

b) gas welding is accomplished by heating the ends or edges of metal parts to a

molten state with a high temperature flame
c) electric arc welding is used extensively in manufacture and repair of a/c
d) all of the above
15) Stall strip is installed
a) wing outboard
b) wing inboard
c) as in a and operation similar to trim tab
16) What is critical angle or burble point
a) Angle of minimum lift
b) angle of maximum lift
c) as in 1 and air ceases to flow smoothly over the top surface of the aerofoil
and begins to burble
d) as in 2 and air ceases to flow smoothly over the top surface of the
aerofoil and begins to burble
17) High speed a/c has
a) thicker wing cross-section than low speed a/c
b) thinner wing cross-section than low speed a/c
c) a thick wing has a high fineness ratio
18) Define lift
a) the force of lift always perpendicular to the relative wind
b) in straight and level flight lift equals drag
c) if lift becomes less than weight, the a/c gains altitude
19) The drag which is contributed by the lift
a) induced drag
b) parasite drag
c) profile drag

d) both b and c
20) In straight and level flight
a) lift equals drag and drag is the resistance of the air to objects moving through
it
b) thrust equals weight and thrust is derived from jet propulsion or from a
propeller and engine combination
c) lift equals weight but thrust equals drag
d) all are correct
21) Variable delivery pump in hydraulic system
a) has a fluid output that is varied to meet the the pressure demands of the
system
b) forces a unvarying quantity of fluid through the outlet port
c) as in 1 and has a pump compensator within the pump
d) as in 2and has a hydraulic module controller
22) Frequency range used for space propagation
a) 30 MHz
b) Above 30 MHz
c) 20khz to 40 kHz
23) Angle of attack is the
a) Angle between the chord line and the relative wind
b) Angle between the chord line and the longitudinal axis
c) Angle between the longitudinal axis and the mean camber line
24) Primary control surfaces
a) Aileron rudder and trailing edge flap
b) Ailerons rudder and leading edge flap
c) Ailerons rudder and elevator
d) Rudder elevator and vortex generator

25) Flames used in oxyacetylene welding

a) Reducing flame neutral flame oxidizing flame
b) Neutral flame oxidizing flame charcoal flame
26) The law which is related to hydraulic fluid
a) Charles law
b) Pascals law
c) Boyles law
27) The stroke on which the downward movement of the connecting rod is
changed to rotary movement by the crankshaft is
a) Induction stroke
b) Power stroke
c) Compression stroke
d) Exhaust stroke
28) The operating cycle of the reciprocating engine is the order of
a) Induct,burn,compress,exhaust
b) Induct,compress,ignite,burn,exhaust
c) Compress,ignite,induct,exhaust
d) Induct,ignite,exhaust,compress
29) Spark plug ignites in
a) Every 360 degree revolutions of the crankshaft
b) Every 2 complete revolution of the crankshaft
c) Every 3 complete revolution of the crankshaft
30) Brayton cycle is
a) The thermodynamic cycle of a gas turbine engine
b) Varying volume constant pressure cycle
c) Continuous combustion cycle
d) All of the above
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31) Flexible hose is

a) Connecting moving parts with stationary parts
b) Used in high temperature areas
c) Used as a connector in metal tubing system
d) All are correct
32) The fluid line which has yellow colour indicates
a) Lubrication only
b) Pneumatic line
c) As in 1 and hydraulic also
d) Both b and c
33) NAS means
a) National army standard
b) National aircraft standard
c) National aviation standard
34) Heat treatable rivets are
a) 2024-t
b) 2017-t
c) Both a and b
d) None
35) The rivet which is known as field rivet
a) 2024-t
b) 2017-t
c) 2014-t
d) 2117-t
36) Rubber which is used for gasoline hose, seal on a hydraulic piston,
tank linlngs, gaskets
a) Buna s
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b) Buna n
c) Neoprene
d) Both a and b
37) Corrosion is the deterioration of metal by
a) Chemical attack
b) Electrochemical attack
c) Both a and b
38) Corrosion appearance in Al and Mg alloys
a) Appears as surface pitting and etching
b) Grey powdery deposit
c) White powdery deposit
d) All of the above
39) The agents which are responsible for direct chemical attack are
a) Residual flux deposit
b) Spilled battery acids or fumes
c) Caustic solutions entrapped
d) All of the above
40) NF thread specifies
a) 12 threads per inch
b) 14 threads per inch
c) Same as UNF thread
41) A/c bolts are manufactured in
a) class 3 fit
b) class 4 fit
c) free fit
d) loose fit

42) AN3DD5A the number 3 indicates

a) Diameter in 3/16 inch
b) Diameter in 3/32 inch
c) Diameter in 3/8 inch
d) Diameter in 3/64 inch
43) Self locking nuts are
a) All metal type
b) The fiber lock type
c) Used for the attachment of control pulleys
d) All are correct
44) Grip length is
a) Length of the threaded portion of the bolt shank
b) Length of the unthreaded portion of the bolt shank
c) Length between the top of the head to the bottom
45) Control cables are
a) Strong and light in weight
b) Easy to route through the a/c
c) Has high mechanical efficiency and can be set up without backlash
d) All of the above
46) Heat treatment of nonferrous metal includes
a) Case hardening
b) Normalizing
c) Tempering
d) Both b and c
47) The hardness test equipment which measures the depth and the
hardness is indicated directly on a dial attached to the machine
a) Brinel
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b) Rockwell
c) Barcol
d) Both b and c
48) The hardness testing gives
a) Result of heat treatment
b) The state of a metal prior to heat treatment
c) Gives details of tensile strength,wear resistance
d) All of the above
49) The electric current is
a) The flow of electrons from positive point to a negative point
b) The flow of electrons from negative point to a positive point
c) The current flows because of same electric pressure between the two points
50) Resistance depends upon
a) Shape of cross-section,length,area
b) Area,length,material
c) Length, shape of cross-section, temperature
51) Common method of identifying ferrous metals
a) AISI
b) SAE
c) Spark test
d) All of the above
52) SAE 44XX indicates
a) Nickel steel
b) Molybdenum steel
c) Chromium steel
d) None

53) Alclad means

a) Al alloy core coated with a layer of pure aluminum
b) Preventing contact with any corrosive agents
c) Protecting the core electrolytically by preventing any attack caused by
scratching or from abrasion
d) All of the above
54) Firewall is made of
a) Al alloy
b) Titanium
c) Magnesium
d) Both b and c
55) MTCS regarding Monel
a) High nickel alloy
b) Has high strength and corrosion resistance
c) Used in exhaust manifolds
d) All of the above
56) Heat treatment causes metal to become
a) Softer
b) Harder and stronger
c) More resistance to impact
d) )All of the above
57) Semiconductor means
a) Materials which offer resistance greater than insulators
b) Materials which offering a resistance to current flow midway
between the best conductor and poorest conductor
c) Materials which offer conductivity greater than conductors
58) MTCS

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a) A circuit in which two or more electrical resistances or loads are

connected across the same voltage source is called parallel circuit
b) A circuit in which two or more electrical resistances or loads are connected
across the same voltage source is called series circuit
c) As in b and need a power source, conductor and path for current flow
59) A device which make it possible to obtain more than one voltage from
a single power source
a) Current divider
b) Potential divider
c) Resistance divider
d) All are correct
60) The cells of lead acid batteries are connected in
a) Series
b) Parallel
c) As in 1 and contains positive plate of lead peroxide and negative
plate of spongy lead
d) As in 2 and contains positive plate of lead peroxide and negative plate of
spongy lead
61) When a charging current is applied to a nickel cadmium battery
a) The negative plates lose oxygen and begin forming metallic cadmium
b) The positive plates lose oxygen
c) As in 1 and the active material of the positive plate becomes highly
oxidized
d) As in 2 and the active material of the positive plate becomes highly oxidised
62) MTCS regarding servicing of nickel cadmium battery
a) A separate storage and maintenance area should be provided
b) Severe arcing may result if a wire brush is used to clean a battery
c) Potassium hydroxide In nickel cadmium battery is highly corrosive
d) All of the above
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63) Open circuit means

a) A circuit that is not complete
b) A circuit that is not continuous or not having the current flow
c) A circuit which has no connection between two points
d) All are correct
64) The property of a coil to oppose any change in the current flowing
through it called
a) Inductance
b) Capacitance
c) Resistance
d) All of the above
65) MTCS
a) Transistor is capable of performing most of the functions of vaccum tubes
b) Tetrode is a four element tube
c) Triode is a three element tube
d) All of the above
66) MTCS
a) Diode is a two element device
b) Current flows the tube when the plate is positive with respect to the cathode
c) Current does not flow when the plate is less positive with respect to the
cathode
d) All of the above
67) Alternator frequency depends upon
a) The number of poles
b) Speed of rotation of the rotor
c) Both a and b
68) In MPI the indication of fatigue crack is

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a) Sharp, clear patterns and unbroken throughout their length

b) Smooth outline but are usually less clear and less build up
c) Sharp clear pattern but the line is zigzag
69) Dye penetrant inspection is
a) Penetrant inspection is a non destructive test for defects open to
the surface in parts made of any nonporous material
b) Penetrant inspection is a non destructive test for defects inside the surface
in parts made of any nonporous material
c) Its advantage is defect must be open to the surface
70) Radiography inspection is applicable to
a) Metal fabrications
b) Nonmetallic products
c) Both a and b
71) MTCS
a) Fuel saturated clothing should be removed as soon as possible and washed
with hotwater
b) Fuel saturated clothes should be thoroughly dried
c) Wearing clothing saturated with fuel creates a dangerous fire hazard
d) All of the above
72) MTCS regarding chamois leather
a) If used to filter the fuel ,an increase in the static electricity hazard results
b) The chamois must be grounded until all gasoline has drained through the
filter and this can be done by contact with a supporting metal screen
c) A new chamois leather is used when it is used to filter the fuel
73) MTCS regarding fuelling
a) A person who function as a fireguard with a foam type fire extinguisher is
placed
b) The fuel truck is grounded by a metal chain that is dragged behind the ltruck

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c) The a/c and fuel truck are held at common electrical potential by a
conducting wire
d) Both b and c
74) When a p n junction diode is connected with a single wire
a) There is a steady current flow through the wire
b) No steady current flows
c) Current may flow but depends upon resistance
d) None
75) Types of corrosion
a) Direct chemical attack
b) Electrochemical attack
c) As in 1 and 2 but affects internal surface only
d) As 1 and 2 affects both internally and externally
76) Universal gates are
a) NAND and NOR
b) AND and OR
c) NOR and XOR
d) None
77) Convert 29 into binary
a) 10100
b) 11101
c) 10011
d) 10010
78) Decimal equivalent of F8E6
a) 63718
b) 69218
c) 61216
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d) 65432
79) MTCS
a) Turbofan requires shorter runway than turbojet
b) Turbine engines are economic at higher altitudes
c) Turbojet has more turbine stages than turbo shaft
d) All of the above
80) Lead acid battery MTCS
a) Positive plate is made up of lead peroxide and negative plate made of spongy
lead
b) Electrolyte is dilute sulphuric acid and water
c) At discharge state both plates form lead sulphate and water level of
electrolyte increases
d) All of the above
81) In a/c air-conditioning and cooling cycle system the type of turbine
used
a) Axial flow
b) Inward flow
c) Outward flow
82) Jo bolt is
a) Internally threaded three piece rivet
b) Externally threaded three piece rivet
c) Internally threaded four piece rivet
83) The type of welding used in stainless steel
a) Seam welding
b) Spot welding
c) Butt welding
d) Gas welding

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84) Leveling of a/c is carried out by

a) Place a spirit level on the pilot seat to level the a/c longitudinally
b) Leveling scales are used to level the a/c laterally stable
c) A scale is used with a plum bob to level the a/c longitudinally and
laterally
d) All of the above
85) The code markings on the fluid lines shows
a) Manufacturer
b) Pressure limit
c) Temperature limit
d) All of the above
86) Induced emf in generator depend on
a) The strength of the magnetic field
b) The speed of rotation
c) The number of wires
d) All of the above

87) Least count of the shown scale is

a) 1/64 inch

b) 1/32 inch
c) 1/16 inch
d) 1/8 inch
88) Identify the given figure

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a) Drive punch
b) Speed handle
c) Extension bar

89) Identify the given figure

a) Outside caliper
b) Inside caliper
c) Hermaphrodite caliper
90) Identify the given figure
a) Centre punch
b) Starting punch
c) Hollow punch
91) Identify the given hammer

a) Ball peen
b) Straight peen
c) Cross peen

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92) Identify the marked section of the drill

a) Land

b) Flute
c) Margin

93) The given micrometer reading is

a) .2956
b) .2944
c) .2765
d) .2987
94) Voltage drop across R3,R2 and R1 is in the order of

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a) 10v, 15v, 30v

b) 30v, 20v, 10v
c) 10v, 30v, 14v
95) Current across the circuit is

a) 2 amperes
b) 3 amperes
c) A amperes
96) The punch which is used for driving out damaged rivets
a) Prick punch
b) Drive punch
c) Centre punch
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PREPARED BY KHAN KAMAR,

C/O BOMBAY FLYING CLUB, MUMBAI

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