Hydraulic and Pneumatic Power Systems FAA questions (A8)

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1. (1) Materials which are Skydrol compatible or A- both No. 10. Characteristics of MIL-H-5606 hydraulic C- red color,
resistant include most common aircraft 1 and No. 2 fluid are petroleum
metals and polyurethane and epoxy paints. are true base, will burn,
(2) Skydrol hydraulic fluid is compatible with uses synthetic
nylon and natural fibers. rubber seals
11. Characteristics of MIL-H-7644 hydraulic A- blue color,
Regarding the above statements,
fluid are vegetable base,
2. (1) Relief valves are used in pneumatic C- Both will burn,
systems as damage preventing units No.1 and natural rubber
(2) Check valves are used in both hydraulic No. 2 are seals
and pneumatic systems true
12. Characteristics of MIL-H-8446 (Skydrol B- light purple
500 A & B) hydraulic fluid are color,
Regarding the above statements
phosphate
3. (1) When servicing aircraft hydraulic systems, C- Both No. ester base, fire
use the type fluid specified in the aircraft 1 and No. 2 resistant, butyl
manufacturer's maintenance manual or on the are true rubber seals
instructions plate affixed o the reservoir or
13. Chatter in a hydraulic system is caused by B- air in the
unit.
system
(2) Hydraulic fluids for aircraft are dyed a
specific color for each type of fluid 14. Chattering of the hydraulic pump during A- that air is
operation is indication entering the
Regarding the above statements, pump

4. After a hydraulic accumulator has been A- the fluid 15. A common cause of slow actuating of B- internal
installed and air chamber charged, the main side of the hydraulic components is leakage in the
system hydraulic pressure gauge will not accumulator actuating unit
show a hydraulic pressure reading until has been 16. The component in the hydraulic system C- selector
charged that is sued to direct the flow of fluid is valve.
5. After installation of a rebuild hydraulic hand A- hand the
pump, it is found that the handle cannot be pump 17. Components containing phosphate ester- C- Stoddard
moved in the pumping direction (pressure outport base hydraulic fluid may be cleaned with solvent
stroke). The most likely cause is an check valve.
18. A crossflow calve which is designed to B- landing gear
incorrectly installed
bypass fluid from one side of an system
6. An aircraft pneumatic system, which C- a actuating cylinder to the other side,
incorporates an engine driven multistage moisture under certain conditions, may be found in
reciprocating compressor, also required seperator some aircraft installed in the
7. The air that is expended and no longer B- 19. An emergency supply of fluid is often B- inlet of the
needed when an actuating unit is operating in exhausted retained in the main hydraulic system main system
pneumatic system is or dumped, reservoir by the use of a standpipe. the pump.
usually supply line is connected to the
overboard.
20. Excluding lines, which components are C- Pump,
8. Although dents in the heel of a bend are not B- 20 required to make up a simple hydraulic reservoir,
permissible the they are acceptable in the system? selector valve,
remainder of a hydraulic tube providing they and actuator
are less than what percent of the tube
21. Extrusion of an O-ring seal is prevented C- backup ring
diameter?
in a high pressure system by the use of a on the side of
9. Before removing the filler cap of a B- relieve the O-ring
pressurized hydraulic reservoir, the air away from the
pressure pressure
22. A filter incorporating specially C- micronic filter 33. Hydraulic fluid is filtering elements A-
treated cellulose paper is identified constricted of porous paper are normally discarded at
as a regular
intervals
23. A flexible sealing element subject C- packing
and
to motion is a
replaced
24. A fully charged hydraulic B- a source for with new
accumulator provides additional hydraulic filtering
power when heavy elements
demands are placed
34. Hydraulic fluid reservoirs are sometimes C- normal
on the system
designed with a standpipe in one of the system
25. Generally, the first step in removing B- relieve system outlet ports in order o assure emergency power
an accumulator from an aircraft is to pressure supply of fluid. The outlet port with the pump
26. heat exchanger cooling unites are C- high pressures and standpipe in it furnishes fluid to the
required in some aircraft hydraulic high rates of fluid 35. A hydraulic hose identified as MIL-H-8794 C- is used
systems because of flow. will have a yellow stripe running the length to ensure
27. How can the proper hydraulic fluid A- consult the aircraft of the hose. This stripe that the
be used in an airplane be manufacturer's hose is
determined? service manual. installed
without
28. How is the air in a hydraulic B- by physically
excessive
accumulator prevented from separating the air
twisting
entering the fluid system? chamber from the oil
chamber with a 36. A hydraulic motor converts fluid pressure to B- rotary
flexible or movable motion
separator 37. A hydraulic pump is a constant-displacement C- delivers
29. How many of the seals are used A- Two type if it a uniform
with petroleum base hydraulic rate of fluid
fluids? flow
1. Synthetic rubber 38. Hydraulic system accumulators serve which A- 1, 2, and
2. Natural rubber of the following functions? 3
3. Neoprene rubber 1.Dampen pressure surges
30. How would the air pressure charge A- Operate a 2. supplement the system pump when
in the accumulator be determined if hydraulic unit slowly demand is beyond the pump's capacity.
the engine is inoperative, but the and note the pressure 3. Store power for limited operation of
system still has hydraulic pressure? at which a rapid components if the pump is not operating.
pressure drop begins 4. Ensure a continuous supply of fluid to the
as it goes towards pump
zero 39. A hydraulic system operational check during B- the fluid
31. A hydraulic accumulator is charged B- 3,000 PSI ground run-up of an aircraft indicates that level in the
with an air preload of 1,000 PSI. the wing flaps cannot be lowered using the reservoir is
When a hydraulic system pressure main hydraulic system, but can be lowered low.
of 3,000 PSI is developed, the using the the emergency hand pump. Which
pressure on the air side of the is the most likely cause?
accumulator will be 40. A hydraulic system referred to as a "power B- have all
32. The hydraulic component that C- shuttle valve. pack" system will hydraulic
automatically directs fluid from power
either the normal source or an components
emergency source to an actuating located in
cylinder is called one unit.
41. Hydraulic system thermal relief valves C- higher 53. In a hydraulic system that has a C- Air pressure
are set to open at pressure than reservoir pressurized with turbine regulator
the system relief engine compressor bleed air, which
valve unit reduces the air pressure
between the engine and reservoir?
42. If a fluid is added to a reservoir in a B- the fluid level
constant pressure hydraulic system while will increase 54. In a typical high pressure B- malfunctioning
the system is pressurized. what will when system pneumatic system, it the moisture solenoid dump valve.
result? pressure is separator does not vent
reduced? accumulated water when the
compressor shuts down, a likely
43. If a hydraulic brake system uses A- mineral base
cause is
neoprene rubber packing materials, the oil.
correct hydraulic fluid to service the 55. In most modern hydraulically A- sequence valves
system is actuated landing gear system, the
order of gear and fairing for
44. If an aircraft hydraulic system requires A- System will
operations is controlled by
mineral base hydraulic fluid, but be
phosphate ester base hydraulic fluid is contaminated, 56. The installation f a new metal B- enough bends to
used, what will be the effect on the fluids will not hydraulic line should be made with allow the tube to
system? blend, and the expand and contract
seals will fail. with temperature
changes and to
45. If an aircraft's constant pressure A- low
absorb vibration
hydraulic system cycles more frequently accumulator air
than usual and no fluid leakage can be preload 57. The internal resistance of a fluid B- viscosity
detected, the most probable cause is which tends to prevent it from
flowing is called
46. If an engine driven pump of the correct A- restriction in
capacity fails to maintain normal system the pump outlet. 58. A loud hammering noise in the A- too low or no
pressure during the operation of a cowl hydraulic system having an preload in the
flap actuating unit, the probable cause is accumulator usually indicates accumulator.
47. if a rigid tube is too short for the flare o A- may distort 59. The main system pressure relief B- with the power
reach its seat before tightening, pulling the flare valve in a simple hydraulic system control valve held in
it into place by tightening equipped with a power control the CLOSED position
valve should be adjusted
48. If hydraulic fluid is released when the air B- a ruptured
valve core of the accumulator is diaphragm or 60. Many hydraulic reservoirs contain a A- supply fluid to the
depressed, it is evidence of leaking seals. small quantity of fluid which is not auxiliary pump.
available to the main system pump.
49. If it is necessary to adjust several C- Units with the
This fluid is retained to
pressure regulating valves in a hydraulic highest pressure
system, what is particular sequence, if setting are 61. Most variable displacement A- contain a built in
any, should be followed? adjusted first. hydraulic pumps of current design means of system
pressure regulation
50. If the hydraulic system pressure is A- no air
normal while the engine driven pump is pressure in the 62. One of the distinguishing A- fluid flows through
running, but there is no pressure after accumulator. characteristics of an open center the valve in the OFF
the engine has been shut off, it indicates selector valve used in a hydraulic position
system is that
51. If two actuating cylinders which have the B- equal
same cross sectional area but different amounts of 63. One of the main advantages of A- wide operating
lengths of stoke are connected to the force and will skydrol is its tempurate
same source of hydraulic pressure, they not move at the
64. Petroleum base hydraulic fluid is B- Red
will exert same rate of
which color?
speed
65. Phosphate ester base hydraulic C- water in the
52. IN a gear type hydraulic pump, a B- shear pin.
fluid is very susceptible to atmosphere
mechanical safety device incorporated
contamination from
to protect the pump from overload is the
66. A pilot reports that when the C- leaking 78. Releif valves are used in pneumatic A- as damage
hydraulic pump is running, the accumulator airvalve systems prevention
pressure is normal. However, when units.
the pump is stopped, no hydraulic
79. The removal of air from an aircraft C- by
pressure available. this is an
hydraulic system is generally operating the
indication o
accomplished various
67. Pneumatic systems utilize B- relief valves components
through
68. Pressure is a term used to indicate B- pounds per square
several cycles
the force per unit area. Pressure is inch
usually expressed in 80. An )-ring intended for use in a hydraulic B- a blue
system using MIL-H-5606 (mineral base) stripe or dot
69. The primary function of the flap B- prevent the flap
fluid will be marked with
overload valve is to from being lowed at
airspeeds which 81. Select the valve used in a hydraulic C- Selector
would impose system that directs pressurized fluid to
excessive structural one end of an actuating cylinder and
loads. simultaneously directs return fluid tot he
reservoir form the other end.
70. The primary purpose of hydraulic A- fluid pressure into
actuating unit it to transform useful work 82. Severe kickback of the emergency C- the hand
hydraulic hand pump handle during the pump outport
71. The purpose of a hydraulic pressure B- relieve the pump
normal intake stroke will indicate which of check valve
regulator is to of its load when no
the following? sticking open.
actuating units are
being operated. 83. Some Hydraulic system incorporate a A- hydraulic
device which is designed to remain open fuse.
72. The purpose of an orifice check A- resist flow in one
to allow a normal fluid low in the line, but
valve is to direction and allow
closed if the fluid flow increases above an
free flow in the other
established rate. This device is generally
73. The purpose of restrictors in B- control the rate of referred to as a
hydraulic system is to movement of
84. Teflon hose that has developed a A- not be
hydraulically
permanent set from being exposed to straightened or
operated
high pressure or temperature should bent further
mechanisms.
85. to check the air charge in a hydraulic B- reduce all
74. the purpose of the pressure C- maintain system
accumulator, hydraulic
regulator in a hydraulic system is to operating pressure
pressure, then
within a
observe the
predetermined range
reading on the
and to unload the
accumulator
pump
air gauge
75. Quick disconnect couplings in C- quickly connecting
86. To prevent external and internal leakage A- O-ring seal
hydraulic systems provide a means and disconnecting
in aircraft hydraulic system units, the most
of hydraulic lines
commonly used type of seal is the
without loss of fluid
or entrance of air into 87. To protect packing rings or seals from B- threaded
the system damage when it is necessary to install section should
them over or inside threaded sections, the be covered
76. (Refer to figure 11 on page 8-6.) A- 1
with a suitable
Which fitting is an AN flared tube
sleeve.
fitting?
88. Two types of hydraulic fluids currently A- mineral
77. (Refer to figure 12 on page 8-7.) B- 1 and 3
being used in civil aircraft are base and
Which illustration(s) show(s) the
phosphate
correct spiral for Teflon backup
ester base
rings?
89. The unit which causes one hydraulic C- sequence 99. What is the purpose of using backup A- Prevent high
operation to follow another in a definite valve rings with O-rings in hydraulic systems pressure from
order is called above 1500 PSI? extruding the seal
between the
90. A unit which transforms hydraulic pressure B- an
moving and
into linear motion is called actuating
stationary part.
cylinder
100. What is the viscosity of hydraulic fluid? A- the internal
91. Unloading valves are used with many engine C- relieve
resistance of a
driven hydraulic pumps to the pump
fluid which tends
pressure.
to prevent it from
92. Using a hand pump, pressure of 100 PSI has B- 100 PSI flowing
been built up in a hydraulic system. the hand
101. What is used to flush a system A- Naphtha or
pump piston is 1 inch in diameter. A 1/2-inch
normally serviced with MIL-H-5606 varsol
line connects the hand pump to an actuating
hydraulic fluid?
cylinder 2 inches in diameter. What is the
pressure in the line between the hand pump 102. What safety device is usually located C- Pump drive
and the actuator? between the driving unit and hydraulic coupling shear
pump drive shaft? section
93. What condition would most likely cause A-
excessive fluctuation of the pressure gauge Inadequate 103. What type of packing should be used B- Packing
when the hydraulic pump is operating? supply of in hydraulic components to be materials made
fluid installed in a system containing for ester base
SKydrol? fluids
94. What device in a hydraulic system with a A- Pressure
constant delivery pump allows circulation of regulator 104. What type of valve in an aircraft A- Orifice check
the fluid when no demands are on the hydraulic system permits fluid to flow valve
system? freely in one direction, but restricts
the rate at which fluid is allowed to
95. What function foes the absolute pressure B- Regulates
flow in the other direction?
regulator perform in the pneumatic power the
system? compressor 105. When a hydraulic system pressure A- a shear section
inlet air to control and relief units fail to function on the main
provide a properly, how are most systems hydraulic pump
stabilized protected against overpressure? drive shaft
source of air
106. Where can information be obtained A- Fluid
for the
about the compatibility of fire manufacturer's
compressor
resistant hydraulic fluid with aircraft technical bulletins.
96. What happens to the output of a constant B- the materials?
displacement hydraulic pump when the output
107. Which allows free fluid flow in one A- Check valve.
hydraulic system pressure regulator diverts pressure
direction and no fluid flow in the other
the fluid from the system to the reservoir? reduces, but
direction?
the volume
remains the 108. Which characteristics apply to aircraft B- 1, 2 and 4
same hydraulic systems?
1. Minimum maintenance requirements
97. What is one advantage of piston type B- relieve
2. lightweight
hydraulic motors over electric motors? system
3. About 80 percent operating
pressure
efficiency (20 percent loss due to
98. What is the main purpose of a pressurized A- prevent fluid friction)
reservoir in a hydraulic system? hydraulic 4. simple to inspect
pump
109. Which is a characteristic of petroleum B- Flammable
cavitation
base hydraulic fluid? under normal
conditions
110. Which is a characteristic of synthetic base hydraulic fluid? C- high flash point
111. which is true regarding the ground check of a flap B- if the time required to operate the mechanism decreases with
operating mechanism which has just been installed? successive operations, it indicates the air is being worked out of the
system.
112. Which must be done before adjusting the relief valve of a C- Eliminate the action of the unloading valve.
main hydraulic system incorporating a pressure regulator?
113. Which of the following is adversely affected by A- 2
atmospheric humidity if left unprotected?
1. MIL-H-5606
2. Skydrol Hydraulic fluid
3. Non of the above
114. Which of the following lists only desirable properties of a B- Low viscosity, chemical stability, high flash point, high fire point.
good hydraulic fluid?
115. Which seal/material is used with phosphate ester base C- Butyl rubber
hydraulic fluids?
116. Which seals are used with petroleum base hydraulic fluids? A- Buna-N
117. Which statement about fluids is correct? C- All fluids readily transmit pressure
118. Which valve installed in a hydraulic system will have the A- thermal relief valve
highest pressure setting?
119. A worn hydraulic pup shaft seal can normally be detected A- hydraulic fluid flowing from the pump drain line
by