1.

The aileron that moves upward travels a greater (greater or lesser) distance than the aileron
that moves downward. Page 269
2. Large transport aircraft have two ailerons on each wing. For high-speed flight the outer
(inner or outer) aileron is locked in place and does not move. Page 270
3. When the ailerons of a large transport airplane are deflected, the flight spoilers on the wing with the
up (up or down) aileron extend automatically. Page 270
4. Flight spoilers may be extended the same amount on each wing to act as speed brakes
Page 270
5. Delta-wing airplanes have movable control surfaces on the trailing edge of the wings that act as both
elevators and ailerons. These smfaces are called elevons. Page 271

6. The movable control surfaces on a V-tail airplane act as both elevators and rudders. These surfaces are
Called ruddervators . Page 273
7. In a conventional airplane using a horizontal stabilator and elevators mounted on the tail, the normal
aerodynamic force acts downward (upward or downward). Page 271
8. A canard surface has an angle of incidence that causes it to stall before (before or after) the
main wing stalls. Page 273
9. The type of wing flap that produces the greatest amount of increase in lift with the minimum change in
drag is the fowler flap. Page 275
10. A leading edge flap increases (increases or decreases) the camber of a wing. Page 275
11. Slats extend from the leading edge of the wing to inrease (increase or decrease) the wing camber.
Page 277
12. A trim tab does not (does or does not) move relative to the control surface on which it is
installed as the surface is moved in flight. Page 278
13. A balance tab moves in the opposite (same or opposite) direction as the control surface on
which it is mounted. Page 278
14. The type of tab that is controlled from the cockpit to produce an aerodynamic force that moves the
primary control smface is called a/an servo tab. Page 279
15. A servo tab moves in the opposite (same or opposite) direction as the control surface on
which it is mounted. Page 279
16. A spring tab automatically deflects when the control forces are high (high or low). Page 279
17. An antiservo tab moves in the same (same or opposite) direction as the control surface on
which it is mounted. Page 279
18. Adjusting the leading edge of a movable stabilizer upward gives the airplane a nose-down
(up or down) trim. Page 280
19. An elevator downspring is effective in slow flight when the CG position is at or beyond its
aft (forward or aft) limit. Page 281

20. The strength of a swaged cable terminal is 100 percent of the cable strength. Page 282
21. The smallest size cable that can be used in a primary control system is 1/8 inch diameter.
Page 282
22. The strength of a Nicopress thimble-eye cable terminal is 100 percent of the cable strength.
Page 282
23. A fairlead should not deflect a control cable more than 3 degrees. Page 282
24. To determine that a rod-end bearing is properly installed on a push-pull rod, the threads of the rod end
should (should or should not) cover the inspection hole. Page 284
25. When installing an antifriction rod-end bearing, the closed (open or closed) side of the bearing
should be against the device being actuated. Page 284
26. A tube that is used to apply a torsional force to a control surface is called a torque tube.
Page 284
27. The Boeing 727 airplane uses hydraulic (electrical or hydraulic) actuators to move the
primary flight control surfaces. Page 285
28. The method that should be used for leveling an aircraft for proper assembly and rigging may be found in The type certifictate data
sheets for the aircraft. Page 292
29. The dihedral on a strut-braced airplane is adjusted by changing the length of the front (front or rear) strut. Page 293
30. Twisting a wing in such a way that its angle of incidence at the tip is increased is called washing the
Wmg in (in or out). Page 293
3 1. A check to determine that the major components of an airplane are in their proper basic alignment is
called a/an symmetry check. Page 294
32. lf a bolt in the control system is subject to rotation, a self- locking nut should not (should or
should not) be used. Page 298
33. Use the rigging load chart in Figure 4-42 and find the proper rigging load for a Vs-inch 7 x 19 extra
flexible cable when the temperature is 85°F. The cable should be rigged to a tension of 73
pounds. Page 296
34. Use the tensiometer chart of F igure 4-44. For a lis-inch 7 x 19 cable to have a tension of 73 pounds, the
tensiometer should read 52 . Page 297
35. A turnbuckle in a control system must not come closer to a pulley or fairlead than 2 inch/es.
Page 298
36. To ensure that the turnbuckle ends have sufficient threads inside the barrel to develop their full strength,
no more than 3 threads are allowed to be outside of a turnbuckle barrel. Page 298
37. When safetying a turnbuckle with safety wire, the safetying must terminate with at least 4
turns of wire around the turnbuckle end. Page 299
38. When the control wheel is pulled back, the trailing edge of the elevators should move up
(up or down). Page 301
39. When the control wheel is moved forward, the trailing edge of the elevators should move
down (up or down). Page 301·
40. When the control wheel is rotated to the right, the trailing edge of the right aileron should move
up (up or down). Page 301
41. When the control wheel is rotated to the left, the trailing edge of the left aileron should move
up (up or down). Page 301
42. When the right rudder pedal is pushed in, the trailing edge of the rudder should move to the
right (right or left). Page 301
43. When the elevator trim tab is adjusted for a nose-down condition, the trailing edge of the tab should move
up (up or down). Page 301
44. The throttle of a helicopter is automatically controlled by movement of the collective
(collective or cyclic) pitch control. Page 304
45. The twist-grip throttle contro l is mounted on the collective (collective or cyclic) pitch
control. Page 305
46. When the cyclic control is moved backward, the pitch of the advancing blade is increased
(increased or decreased). Page 305
47. The direction a helicopter moves in flight is determined by the direction rotor disc the ts
tilted. Page 305
48. The main rotor of most single-rotor helicopters rotates to the left (right or left) as viewed
from above. Page 308
49. Torque on a single-rotor helicopter is compensated by varying the pitch (pi tch or speed) of
the tai I rotor. Page 308
50. To compensate for drift caused by thrust of the tail rotor, the main rotor mast is offset a few degrees to
The left (right or left) .. Page 308
51. The horizontal stabilizer on a helicopter is designed to hold the fuselage relatively level in
high (high or low) speed flight. Page 306
52. When the pitch of the advancing blade is increased, the helicopter will rotate nose up (up or
down). Page 305
53. Another name for the drag hinge in a helicopter rotor is the lead-lag hinge. Page 310
54. The blades of a rig id rotor are allowed to rotate about their feather (flap, drag, or feather)
axis. Page 311
55. Fully articulated rotor blades typically have more than two (two or more than two) blades.
Page 310
56. Cooling air for a helicopter reciprocating engine is normally provided by an engine-driven
blower . Page3JJ
57. A helicopter with a free-turbine engine does not (does or does not) require a clutch between
the engine and the transmission. Page 312
58. A helicopter with a free-turbine engine does (does or does not) require a freewheeling system
between the rotor and the transmission. Page 312
59. Low frequency vibrations in a helicopter are normally related to the main rotor . Page 313
60. A 1: 1 vertical vibration is usually caused by a main rotor blade being out of track (balance
or track). Page 3 I 3
61. A I: 1 lateral vibration is usually caused by a main rotor blade being out of balance (balance
or track). Page 313
62. A strobe light check of blade track can (can or cannot) be made in flight. Page 313
1- The auxiliary (tail) rotor of a helicopter permits the pilot to compensate for and/or accomplish which of the
following? C- Torque and directional control.

2- The vertical flight of a helicopter is controlled by A- collective pitch changes.

3- A reduction in anti-torque thrust will cause the B- tail to pivot in the direction of torque rotation around the
main rotor axis.

4- In rotorcraft external-loading, the ideal location of the cargo release is where the line of action passes C-
through the center of gravity at all times.

5- The acute angle formed by the chord line of a wing and the relative wind is known as the C- angle of
attack.

6- A helicopter in forward flight, cruise configuration, changes direction by C- tilting the main rotor disk in the
desired direction.

7- The purpose in checking main rotor blade tracking is to determine the A- relative position of the blades
during rotation.

8- In a hovering helicopter equipped with a tail rotor, directional control is maintained by C- varying the pitch
of the tail rotor blades.

9- If a single-rotor helicopter is in forward horizontal flight, the angle of attack of the advancing blade is C-
less than the retreating blade.

10- Main rotor blades that do not cone by the same amount during rotation are said to be out of C- track.

11- One purpose of the freewheeling unit required between the engine and the helicopter transmission is to
A- automatically disengage the rotor from the engine in case of an engine failure.

12- Which statement is correct concerning torque effect on helicopters? C- Torque direction is the opposite
of rotor blade rotation.

13- What is the purpose of the free-wheeling unit in a helicopter drive system? A- It disconnects the rotor
whenever the engine stops or slows below the equivalent of rotor RPM.

14- Movement about the longitudinal axis (roll) in a helicopter is effected by movement of the B- cyclic pitch
control.

15- Movement about the lateral axis (pitch) in a helicopter is effected by movement of the B- cyclic pitch
control.

16- Wing dihedral, a rigging consideration on most airplanes of conventional design, contributes most to
stability of the airplane about its A- longitudinal axis.

17- Other than the manufacturer maintenance manual what other document could be used to determine the
primary flight control surface deflection for an imported aircraft that is reassembled after shipment? A-
Aircraft type certificate data sheet.

18- If a pilot reports that an airplane flies left wing heavy, this condition may be corrected by A- increasing
the angle of incidence of the left wing, or decreasing the angle of incidence of the right wing, or both.

19- If the vertical fin of a single-engine, propeller-driven airplane is rigged properly, it will generally be
parallel to B- the vertical axis but not the longitudinal axis.
20- An airplane which has good longitudinal stability should have a minimum tendency to B- pitch.

21- As the angle of attack of an airfoil increases, the center of pressure will C- move toward the leading
edge.

22- The angle of incidence is that acute angle formed by B- a line parallel to the wing chord and a line
parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft.

23- An airplane's center of lift is usually located aft of its center of gravity B- so that the airplane will have a
nose-heavy tendency.

24- An airplane is controlled directionally about its vertical axis by the A- rudder.

25- The elevators of a conventional airplane are used to provide rotation about the B- lateral axis.

26- Washing-in the left wing of a monoplane, for purposes of rigging corrections after flight test, will have
what effect on the lift and drag of that wing? B- Both drag and lift will increase due to increased angle of
attack.

27- What type of flap system increases the wing area and changes the wing camber? A- Fowler flaps.

28- If the right wing of a monoplane is improperly rigged to a greater angle of incidence than designated in
the manufacturer's specifications, it will cause the A- airplane to be off balance both laterally and
directionally.

29- The chord of a wing is measured from C- leading edge to trailing edge.

30- When the lift of an airfoil increases, the drag will B- also increase.

31- What physical factors are involved in the aspect ratio of airplane wings? B- Span and chord.

32- Improper rigging of the elevator trim tab system will affect the balance of the airplane about its A- lateral
axis.

33- An airplane that has a tendency to gradually increase a pitching moment that has been set into motion
has A- poor longitudinal stability.

34- The purpose of wing slats is to A- reduce stalling speed.

35- The angle of incidence of an airplane at rest C- does not change when in flight.

36- Buffeting is the intermittent application of forces to a part of an airplane. It is caused by B- an unsteady
flow from turbulence.

37- Movement of an airplane along its lateral axis (roll) is also movement C- around or about the longitudinal
axis controlled by the ailerons.

38- The primary purpose of stall strips is to B- stall the inboard portion of the wings first.

39- Rigging and alignment checks should not be undertaken in the open; however, if this cannot be avoided,
the aircraft should be positioned C- with the nose into the wind.

40- The correct dihedral angle can be determined by C- using a dihedral board and bubble level along the
front spar of each wing.
41- The dihedral angle of a wing may be measured by placing a straightedge and level protractor on the A-
front spar.

42- Where would you find precise information to perform a symmetry alignment check for a particular
aircraft? C- Aircraft service or maintenance manual.

43- Where is the buttock line or buttline of an aircraft? C- A width measurement left or right of, and parallel
to, the vertical centerline.

44- Where is fuselage station No. 137 located? B- 137 inches aft of the zero or fixed reference line.

45- Proper wing twist in a sheet metal constructed wing can usually be checked by utilizing a B- bubble level
and special fixtures described by the manufacturer.

46- The vast majority of aircraft control cables are terminated with swaged terminals, that must be C-
checked with a go-no-go gauge before and after, to show compliance with the manufacturer's requirements
after the swaging operation.

47- What nondestructive checking method is normally used to ensure that the correct amount of swaging
has taken place when installing swaged-type terminals on aircraft control cable? C- Use a terminal gauge to
check the diameter of the swaged portion of the terminal.

48- When inspecting a control cable turnbuckle for proper installation, determine that C- the safety wire ends
are wrapped a minimum of four turns around the terminal end shanks.

49- If all instructions issued by the swaging tool manufacturer are followed when swaging a cable terminal,
the resultant swaged terminal strength should be A- the full rated strength of the cable.

50- Which is an acceptable safety device for a castle nut when installed on secondary structures? C- Cotter
pin.

51- When used in close proximity to magnetic compasses, cotter pins are made of what material? A-
Corrosion resisting steel.

52- When a fiber or nylon insert-type, self-locking nut can be threaded on a bolt or stud through the insert
with only the fingers, it should be B- rejected.

53- The purpose of the vertical fin is to provide A- directional stability.

54- How are changes in direction of a control cable accomplished? A- Pulleys.

55- What is the smallest size cable that may be used in aircraft primary control systems? C- 1/8 inch.

56- After repairing or re-covering a rudder, the surface should be rebalanced C- to manufacturer's
specifications.

57- Placing a piece of cloth around a stainless steel control cable and running it back and forth over the
length of the cable is generally a satisfactory method of B- inspecting for broken wires.

58- The cable-operated control system of an all-metal aircraft, not incorporating a temperature
compensating device, has been rigged to the correct tension in a heated hangar. If the aircraft is operated in
very cold weather, the cable tension will A- decrease when the aircraft structure and cables become cold.
59- Very often, repairs to a control surface require static rebalancing of the control surface. Generally, flight
control balance condition may be determined by B- the behavior of the trailing edge when the surface is
suspended from its hinge points.

60- Excessive wear on both of the sides of a control cable pulley groove is evidence of A- pulley
misalignment.

61- Fairleads should never deflect the alignment of a cable more than C- 3°.

62- Where does the breakage of control cable wires occur most frequently? A- Breakage usually occurs
where cables pass over pulleys and through fairleads.

63- With which system is differential control associated? B- Aileron.

64- Which statement concerning the 100-hour inspection of an airplane equipped with a push-pull tube-type
control system is true? C- The threaded rod ends should be checked for the amount of thread engagement
by means of the inspection hole provided.

65- If control cables are adjusted properly and the control surfaces tend to vibrate, the probable cause is A-
worn attachment fittings.

66- Aircraft flight control trim systems must be designed and installed so that the A- pilot can determine the
relative position of the trim tab from the cockpit..

67- Stability about the axis which runs parallel to the line of flight is referred to as B- lateral stability

68- The purpose of spring tabs or servo tabs is to A- assist the pilot in moving the control surfaces

69- If the control stick of an aircraft with properly rigged flight controls is moved rearward and to the left, the
right aileron will move C- down and the elevator will move up.

70- Movement of the cockpit control toward the nosedown position during a ground operational check of the
elevator trim tab system will cause the trailing edge of the trim tab to move in which direction? B- Upward
regardless of elevator position.

71- If the control stick of an aircraft with properly rigged flight controls is moved forward and to the right, the
left aileron will move C- down and the elevator will move down.

72- If the travel of an airplane's controls is correct but the cables are rigged exceptionally tight, what
probable effect will this have when flying the airplane? B- The airplane will be heavy on the controls.

73- During inspection of the flight control system of an airplane equipped with differential-type aileron
control, side-to-side movement of the control stick will cause A- each aileron to have a greater up travel
(from the streamlined position) than down travel.

74- A universal propeller protractor used to measure the degrees of aileron travel should be zeroed A- with
the aileron in the NEUTRAL position.

75- The universal propeller protractor can be used to measure C- degrees of flap travel.

76- (Refer to Figure 8.) Identify the cable that is used in primary control systems and in other places where
operation over pulleys is frequent. C- 3

77- A tension regulator in the flight control cable system of a large all-metal aircraft is used primarily to C-
retain a set tension.
78- (Refer to Figure 9.) When the outside air temperature is 80°F, select the acceptable 3/16 cable tension
range. B- 117 pounds minimum, 143 pounds maximum.

79- Differential control on an aileron system means that B- the up travel is more than the down travel.

80- Why is it generally necessary to jack an aircraft indoors for weighing? B- So that air currents do not
destabilize the scales.

81- Which should be accomplished before jacking an aircraft? A- Install critical stress panels or plates.