Module 07 Essay Questions.

1. What is an oversize rivet and when would it be used?

2. Discuss the methods of protection against HIRF and the checks / inspections which would be
carried out after a fault was entered in the tech log.
3. You are required to carry out a torque loading. Describe the procedure including all checks
and tests to be carried out.
4. You are required to carry out a bonding test on an aircraft. Describe the procedure including
all checks and tests to be carried out.
5. Describe the procedure to refuel a medium sized passenger jet Include all safety checks that
should be observed.
6. You are tasked with securing a small 50-seater aircraft due to high winds. How and where
would you picket the aircraft and what checks would you carry out?
7. Describe the procedure for placing a medium sized aircraft into storage for 6 months. Include
any maintenance checks that would be required.
8. List the precautions before, during and after painting an aircraft.
9. Discuss the precautions you would take, before during and after a windscreen replacement.
10. A fiber-reinforced flap has been found damaged (soft spot). What inspections and repairs
would you carryout?
11. What are the benefits of cadmium plating?
12. What is ‘Stressed Skin‘ construction? What inspections would you carryout to it during
servicing?
13. After a heavy landing, describe what checks you would carry out including what questions
you would ask the flight crew.
14. Describe the procedure for weighing an aircraft. Include all precautions to be taken before
during and after the weighing.
15. Describe the procedure for carrying out a dye-penetrant NDT check on an aircraft
component.
16. On carrying out a system check of a stall warning system it is discovered that the first
officer’s stick shaker is inoperative. Describe how you would fault find the system and how you
would rectify the defect.
17. On trouble shooting an IDG overheat lamp fault, it was discovered that the connector of the
IDG had evidence of overheating. Describe in detail the fault rectification process and how all
the work should be recorded.
18. Describe the procedure for towing an aircraft from the hangar to the line, including all safety
aspects.
19. Describe the procedure you would follow to remove corrosion from a component.
20. Describe what you would do if the aircraft had suffered a lightning strike.
21. Describe the different methods of de-icing an aircraft. Include details of types of fluid used.
22. During an engine start it is noticed that the No.2 ignition system is not working. What are
you going to do to fix the problem and what certification (if any) is required?
23. How is safety in the aircraft hangar achieved?
24. Describe the procedure used for trouble shooting a DRIVE light of an IDG?
25. On a walk round inspection you notice smoke/vapour in the starboard wheel well. Describe
the actions you would take and list possible causes.
26. The pilot reports a burning smell from the flight deck air conditioning system. State your
actions and detail possible causes.
27. Describe how you would replace a PCB and the precautions you would take.
28. After heavy maintenance an aircraft is taken outside for engine runs. the engine will rotate
but not ignite, describe the possible causes of this and how you would go about fault finding
this problem
29. Describe in detail your actions after finding a landing gear strut low.
30. On a major hangar inspection you find corrosion in an unpressurised panel. Detail your
actions to return the aircraft to service.
31. Describe the procedures when inspecting a brake unit. What would you do on discovering a
brake unit ‘worn to limits’?
32. Describe the procedure, documentation used, and those to be filled out when jacking a nose
wheel aircraft over 5700kg.
33. List NDT techniques commonly used for inspecting aircraft structure and components. Give
details of defects it will find, what materials the techniques may be used on and what are the
chief advantages and disadvantages of each technique
34. There is 2 inches of wet snow on the aircraft, the temperature is –2oC, what are your
considerations before releasing the aircraft for departure?
35. Describe how you would carry-out a fuel contamination test.
36. Describe how tooling is controlled within a Part-145 maintenance organization.
37. Describe the procedure of a hold-over item
38. Describe how you would make a hole in metal, composite and wood, discuss this in context
of aircraft maintenance, state the precautions to be taken and include any limits or tolerances
that the usage of these tools can achieve
39. You notice that there is no hydraulic pressure indicated on the left system, details your
actions.
40. Micrometers and dial test indicators are used as precision equipment discuss the use of these
equipment, their limitations and state the precautions to be taken when using them.
41. Describe how you would replace an electronics card, and the precautions you would take.
42. Describe three methods of leveling an Aircraft
43. There is an electrical fault on an APU starter. Describe the procedures and equipment used
to return the aircraft to service.
44. A component is to be replaced on high pressure pneumatic system. Describe the
procedure for this. You should assume that all Pep worn, CBs and cockpit control have been
made safe and all parts are of the correct P/N & S/N.
45. List down the types of engineering drawing.
46. List down the types of fire extinguishers.