18) RADIO ALTIMETER HEIGHT BELOW
Consolidated Module 11
Question
1) DEPENDANCE OF FREQUENCY ON – RPM
AND NO. OF POLES.
2) ONE INSTRUMENT FOR BOTH SENSING
AND INDICATION – DIRECT READING.
3) CABIN DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE -
DIFFERENCE OF PRESSURE FROM INSIDE
CABIN AND OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE.
4) VSI – DIFFERENCE OF STATIC PRESSURE.
5) PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM – ALTIMETER
6) STATIC PORTS ARE INTERCONNECTED –
FOR ATTITUDE COMPANSATION.
7) DC GENERATOR – SELF EXCITED SHUNT
WOUND.
8) LOCALIZER GIVES – HORIZONTAL
GUIDANCE.
9) GLIDE SLOPE GIVES – VERTICAL
GUIDANCE.
10) MARKER BEACON FREQUENCY – 75
MHZ.
11) VOR IN PHASE – 0 DEGREE.
12) WHILE CHARGING – NEGATIVE PLATE
LOOSES OXYGEN.
13) IN SOME SMALL AIRCRAFT DIMMING
RESISTORS ARE USED TO USE LANDING
LIGHT AS TAXI LIGHT.
14) INTERNAL LIGHTS ARE
15) LIGHT TO CHECK ANTI ICE.
16) EMERGENCY LIGHT.
17) INSTRUMENT – BASIC T.
TERRAIN.
19) TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE –
DEDICATED BATTERY.
20) AIMS – AEROPLANE INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
21) EACH ZMO IS CONNECTED TO – SERIES
OF OVERHEAD EOU WITH ITS ZONE.
22) CABIN MONITORING SYSTEM – DOOR
LIGHT, SMOKE AND FIRE DET.
23) CABIN MASS MEMORY SYSTEM –
INCLUDES AUDIO AND VIDEO.
24) EXAMPLE OF FLIGHT DECK
INFORMATION – ELECTRONIC FLIGHT BAG.
25) PAPER INFO – SELF CONTENT.
26) MAINTENANCE CREW – AMM, IPC, WDM,
SB.
27) CABIN INFORMATION SYSTEM – FLIGHT
ATTENDANT MANUAL.
28)ANTENNA CONNECTION – CO – AXIAL
CABLE.
29) ADVANTAGE OF EFIS – RELIABLE AND
_____.
30. The r.m.s value of half-wave rectifier is 10A, its
value for full wave rectifier would be______
amperes (BLT VOL 1 PG 464)
1)20 2) 14.14 3)20/π 4)40/π
32. The capacity of a cell is measured in
1) watt-hours 2) watts 3) amperes 4) ampere-hours
33. Lap & wave winding are used in drum type dc
generator.
Lap winding has high current & low voltage
whereas wave winding has low current & high
voltage.
34. In a 6 pole d.c machine, 90 mechanical degrees
correspond to_________ electrical degrees
1)30 2)180 3)45 4)270
35. The main disadvantage of using short pitch
winding in alternators is that it
1)reduces harmonics in the generated voltage
2)reduces total voltage around the armature coils
3) produces asymmetry in the three phase windings
4) increases Cu of end resistance
43. In an optical fibre, the refractive index of the
core is:
(a) the same as the cladding
(b) larger than the cladding or Ref. index of
cladding is lower than the core.
(c) smaller than the cladding.

36. Zero power factor method of an alternator is 44. Advantages of Optical fibres is
used to find its 1) Electrical isolation and freedom from earth/ground
1)efficiency 2) voltage regulation 3) armature loops
reaction 4) synchronous impedance 2)Exceptionally wide bandwidth and very high data
rates can be supported
37. In relation to transformer, the ratio 20:1 3) Relative freedom from electromagnetic
indicates that interference
1) there are 20 turns on primary one turn on 4)Alll the above
4)Al
secondary
2) secondary voltage is 1/20th of primary voltage 45. In fibre optics Junction, communication
3)primary current is 20 times greater than the network formed by
secondary current 1) Y-Junction 2) Ring topologies 3) T-Junction
4) for every 20 turns on primary, there is one turn on 4) Bot
Bothh1&2
secondary.
46. Fibre optic connectors
38. Current limiter 1) alignment keys on the plug
1)Designed to limit current at a predetermined 2) matching alignment grooves on the receptacle
amperage 3) Both 1 & 2
2) Has low melting point.
3)Cannot be used in heavy power circuit 47. 3rd Generation IMA uses
4)All 1)ARINC 429 2) ASCB 3) AFDX

39. The dual secondary windings are wound in 48. Open architecture for IMA implementations
TRU on
1.Star & Delta 1) 1st Generation
2.Star 2) 2nd Generation
3.Delta 3) 3rd Generation

40. Rectifier—AC TO DC
Rectifier— 49. MTCS.
1.LRMs are more reliable than LRU
Q. Voltage ratings determined in rectifier 2. LRUs are more reliable than LRM
1.Allow reverse voltage without excess (REVERSE 3. Both reduce weight
CURRENT) forward voltage. 4.Both 1 & 3

41. Electric field & electromagnetic field produced 50. IMA system used in electrical load monitoring
by radio antenna & load shedding
1. 180deg out of phase 1) B777 ELMS 2) B777 AIMS 3) Honeywell EMC
2.Right angle to each other.
3.90deg out of phase. 51. Integrated Modular Avionics use:
a. ARINC 429 b. ARINC 563 c. ARINC 653
42. Attenuation in an optical fibre is due to:
(a) absorption IMA 2nd Gen what is incorrect
52.IMA
(b) scattering ----open architecture
(c)radiation
d) All 53.IMA 2nd Gen what is correct----Partial open.
54.IMA 3rd Gen what is incorrect---- Partial open. 69. cockpit dome light are powered by
1. battery or ground services bus.
55.IMA 1st Gen disadvantage----separate supply is
required. 70. The rotating beacon
1.Have a filament lamp, reflector, motor and drive
56. Advantages of IMA are: 40––50 times per second
mech ,flashes 40
a. Reduced Hardware, Reduced Size
b. Reduced Weight, Reduced Power (Energy 71. Emergency lights used in cabin is supplied by
Consumption) 1.Emergency power pack & direct from battery
c. Reduced Cost 2.Emergency power pack & emergency bus bar.
d. All above are correct. 3.Both 1 & 2

57. Which light cannot be tested with an A lightening system used to provide illuminate
71.A
ohmmeter for individual instruments & controls on various
1.Halogen 2. Xenon 3. Incandescent 4. Florescent cockpit panels.
---Pillar & bridge light.
58. Which light can be checked by ammeter
1.Halogen 2. Xenon 3. Incandescent 4. Florescent 72. MTCS (LIGHTS)
Runway turn-off lights are mounted on NLG for
---Runway
59. Which lamp can be damaged if touched with immediate right & left of a/c.
bare hand
1. Xenon 2. Incandescent 3. Florescent 73. Light dimming option is not available for
1.Fire/overheat or emergency lights to avoid
60. Ice inspection lights chances of missing in case of bright ambient
1. are the sealed beam type 2. Has 50–250 watts’ conditions
conditions.
lamps. 3. Both 1 & 2
74. Taxi & landing light switched on by relay or
61. MTCS solenoid because
a/c’’s logo light are located under the
1.In some a/c -----It has wattage.
horizontal stabilizer & directed to logo.
75. which light provides a general illumination of
62. Landing light instruments, panels, pedestals etc.
1. Are sealed beam type with 600 –1000 W fi
600– -----Flood lighting.
lament lamps; a parabolic reflector
concentrates light into a directional beam. 76. MTCS for cockpit lights
1.White light
63. Navigation light cover 2.Reduces power & heat.
1.Heat resistant 2. Heat resistant & flexible 3.Improves contrast on instrument
3. Heat resistant & opaque 4.Reduces eye fatigue.
5. All
65. MTCS about strobe lights
1.Depending on size of aircraft & located at wing tip 77. Level A software failure is
& as a supplement to position light. -----Catastrophic
2.It can be used solely as beacon
3. 90 flashes per minute 78. The__________ mode is used for digital data
All the above
4.All outside HF system
1.AM 2. Data 3. CW
66. Flashing of strobe light
1. 70 flashes per minute 79. Satellite communication systems use a low
earth orbit to:
supply----28 V ac & 28 V dc
67.NAV light supply (a) provide greater coverage
(b) maintain a geostationary position
lights—AC or DC Both
68. Supply to strobe lights (c) minimize voice delays.
80. The satellite communication of Iridium 92. In addition to magnetic heading, deviation
network allows voice and data messages to be shows in EHSI from
routed: 1.ILS receiver 2. VOR radial 3. ADF
(a) anywhere in the world
(b) between the flight crew and cabin crew 93. ACARS is a digital data link system uses VHF
(c) via a fibre optic network. range
1.129-137MHz
81. “Spot beam
beam” ” in terms of SATCOM 2.108-118MHz
terminology 3. 140-153 MHz
1.It provides cover over most of the land mass
residing under each satellite. Also cover lower 130. ACARS is a digital data link system
capability systems that do not require oceanic transmitted in the:
coverage. (a) VHF range
(b) LF range
units’’ interface with airplane
82. Air traffic service units (c) UHF range.
avionics system by
1) ARINC 429 2) ARINC 629 3) ARINC 612 131.ATC communication is established by
1.HF 2.VHF 3. HF & VHF
83.NSS (Network server system) allows
1.Passenger data communication with cabin crew 132. Frequency mostly used in TCAS
2.Flight crew data communication with maintenance 1.HF VHF
2.VHF 3.LHF
personnel.
3.Both 1& 2 133. TCAS warning come in
1.ND 2.PFD
84. Airspeed corrected to a non-standard
temperature pressure & temperature 134. which has a higher level warning in TCAS
1.Ture airspeed 2. Indicated airspeed 1. RA 2. TA

85.IFE power source 135. SATCOM use

1.same & taken from same power source 1.Geostationary satellite
2.different from main power source 2.GPS satellite
3. Low orbit
86. MTCS
1.a diode is required in warning circuit to ensure only 136. Chimes when the flight crew needs to gain the
relevant light illuminates. attention of the cabin crew
1. single low chime
87. Which is used to test antenna 2. a single high/low chime
1.SWR 2. Special multi meter 3. coupler unit. 3. three high/low chimes

88. Lift generated depends on 137. Audio-video on demand (AVOD)

1.Size & shape of aerofoil 2. Angle of attack
3. Air density &velocity 4. All the above.
89.VHF Modulation
1.Frequency modulation. 2.Amplititude modulation
3. Both 1 & 2
entertainment enables passengers to:
(a) pause, rewind, fast-forward or stop a
programme
(b) make phone calls via satellite communication
(c) ignore PA system voice announcements and chime
signals.

90. Messages that send from ground stations to a/c 138. The PA system located in the
through ACARS messages; 1.passenger service units (PSUs)
1.downlink 2. uplink 3. crosslink 2. Galleys
3. Washrooms/cabin crew areas.
91. Purpose of AIDS 4. All the above
1. Recording & Performance monitoring.
139. The passenger address (PA) system is 150. Lindbergh fire detection system
primarily a safety system that provides passengers 1.Gas filled tube with titanium tube in the centre.
with: 2.Type of continuous loop system & sensor is active
(a) in-flight entertainment due to high pressure
(b) reduced amount of IFE wiring to a seat position 3.
(c) voice announcements and chime signals. 4.None of the above.

140. The PA amplifier provides a level of sidetone 151. Refuel cap must be
to the crew
crew’’s handset or headsets during 1.Tight fit & prevent leakage
voice announcements 2. To prevent contamination
--- to confirm that the handset or headsets are 3. Provide vent passage
functional
152. Fuel tanks are pressurised to
141. A typical PA system is controlled by a selector prevent---Vapour lock.
panel Q. Fuel should not have _____when operating at 40
----located at cabin crew stations deg at critical condition
----Vapour lock
142. No smoking & fasten seat belt lights
--Single low chime 153. Basic T is replaced by
by---EFIS

143. Cabin management includes update—Every 28 days

154.FMC update
1.Announcement
2.Entertainment 155. EGT, fuel flow & RPM is displayed
3.chimes on------Upper EICAS
on-
4.All the above.
156. In a rotary inverter
144.IFE power source –AC ----A.c motor drives d.c generator.

145. Reset button in cockpit when pressed 157. The pressure sensing element used in
1.Flash & warning stopped altimeter---Evacuated metal capsule.
altimeter-
2. Flash stopped only
3. Flash & warning stopped works normally 158. The max. deviation (during level flight)
permitted in a compensated magnetic direction
146. Warning illuminate with indicator installed on a/c is -----10
10 deg
deg.
1.Message & Aural warning
2. Only Aural 159. what defines Temporary heading deviation.
3. Only message ----Direction indicator.

147. MTCS regarding software 160. The horizontal angle contained between the
1.Updation of software will not affect the part number true and magnetic meridian
of the components. the----- magnetic
at any place) is known as the
2.Initially approved by the designer later does not variation or declination.
require the approval of designer
161. short-term heading changes during turns
148. Water type fire extinguisher contains given by
1.water & anti-freezer horizontal-axis gyroscope,
--- Direction indicator (horizontal-axis
and, being non-magnetic, is used in conjunction)
149. Lindbergh fire detection system with the magnetic compass
1.Gas filled with helium at ambient pressure &
pressure changes due temperature changes. 162. long-term heading reference as in sustained
straight and level flight given by
---Magnetic compass
163. Lines are drawn on the charts, and those
which join places having 180. SATCOM coverage in polar regions
equal variation are called -----isogonal lines. 85 DEGREE NORTH 55 DEGREE SOUTH

167. The angle at which the line of force makes 181. EEC is an example for
earth’’s surface at any given place
with the earth UMS
------Angle of dip or magnetic inclination. OSS
LSAP
168. Alternating-Current Synchronous Systems-
Systems-.
Autosyn, megnaselsyn 182. Winding of DC generator is called two
current or series winding
169. Pressure difference measured in AOA
indicator 183. Attenuation loss within optical fibre due to
Not parallel to airflow. Absorption
Scattering
170. Engine exhaust temp. sensor Radiation
Thermocouple. All the above

171. GPS has - 24 satellites. 184. DR compass max deviation error should be
5 DEGREE
172. AFDX architecture
3rd generation. 185. ACARS transmission in VHF Range is
129-137 MHZ
173. A330/A340 uses
ARIC 429. 186. A transistor circuit provides electronic control
in place of rheostat due
174. The primary reason for filling compass bowls TO HIGH LOAD
with silicon fluid is
1. to make the compass aperiodic. 187. Types of FLS softwares
2. reducing the weight on the pivot LSAP
3.Both 1 & 2 UMS
OSS
175.QFE---Altimeter setting reads zero at airport
175.QFE-
188. In modern IFE , Spine enables
176. Which bus bar equipment and instruments
required for the continued safe operation of the 189. IMA example in B777
aircraft. B777 ELMS
1. Main bus B777 AIMS
2. Essential bus
3. Battery bus. 190 ATSU communicates with aircraft avionics
system through which ARINC
177. In modern aircraft display unit---Duplicated ARINC 429
for FO & Capt.
191. Network surveillance domain system- ?
178.______ Mode is for digital type that is linked A) Flight and ground personnel
to equipment external to HF radio B) Cabin crew and pax
DATA MODE
192. Cockpit to cabin – 3 chimes high/low
179. Capacitor fire detection system energize fire
warning 193. Cabin to cockpit – single high chime.
OTT
OET 194 IFE – Separate from main electrical system
SCR
195. MTCS regarding PA system –
- PA voice announcement are integrated with
passenger entertainment system and safety
announcement can be made over and above
entertainment channel.
196. PA system is controlled by a selector panel
located in – Cabin crew station.
197. Complete cabin management system consists
of –
A) Announcement and PA.
B) Audio and video.
C) Chimes.
198. Moving map in IFE – Obtain real time flight
information on a video channel and interface with
aircraft’s navigational system.
199. PA system Primary purpose
(a) Pax safety announcement
200. IFE Audio Video on Demand enables
passengers to
(a) pause, rewind, FF or stop a programme and also
allows passengers to choose between an assortment of
audio-visual programme stored in aircraft computer
system
201. Cabin light S/W Location
(d) Attendant Panel Forward portion of the cabin
202. In PA announcement
(b) PA system is over imposed on IFE system.
203. Speaker location of PA system
b) Cabin, wash room, Galley and PSUs.
204. Cabin management system consist of
a) Announcement & PA
b) Audio & Video
c) Chime
205. No smoking and fasten seat belt sign is
identified by
(a) Single low Chime
206. MTCS regarding Sidetone
(a) The PA amplifier provides a level of sidetone to
crews handset.
(b) It is a technique of feeding back a small amount of
sound from mouthpiece to earpiece.
(c) It confirms the handset is functional.
207. ACARS msg to be send through by captain
captain-
demand mode.
Note : - From Ground : - Polled mode
what- low speed data transmission
208. ACARS uses what
plain alphanumeric (Tooley Digital 176)
above- AM and FM
209. VHF and above
frequency- 30 to 300 MHZ
210. VHF frequency
211. HF frequency – 3 to 30 MHZ
212. SATCOM spot beam – Transmit different data
signal using same frequency.
SPOT BEAM:1) PROVIDES COVER OVER MOST
OF THE LAND MASS RESIDING UNDER EACH
SATELLITE.
2)COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE
COVER TO LOWER CAPABILITY SYSTEM
THAT DO NOT REQUIRED BLANKET OCEANIC
COVERAGE,
213. Antenna output is measured by – Standing
Wave Ratio meter. (SWR)
uplink- From Ground to satellite.
214. ACARS uplink
215. Sky wave – HF – 3-30 MHZ.
216. VHF COMM mostly used in aircraft –
118-136 MHZ.
217. Wavelength is inversely proportional to
Frequency.
218. CVR records –
A) Audio signals
B) Interactive signals.
C) Both A and B
219. Normal radio communication mostly used for
ATC communication – VHF.
220. DFDR –THE CONTROL PANEL OFTEN
HAS A PUSH BUTTON MOMENTARY SWITCH
THAT IS
USED TO MARK A PARTICULAR EVENT
BUTTON PUTS A DISCRETE SIGNAL ON THE
RECORDING TO HIGHLIGHT THE TIMING OF
THE EVENT
221. TCAS, higher level warning – Resolution
Advisory.
222. TCAS operates on – UHF. (1030MHZ AND
1090MHZ). IF NOT UHF THEN VHF.
223. Above 30 MHZ – Space wave.
224. Satellite uses earth
earth’’s low orbit to – Minimize
voice delay.
225. Iridium system satellite are located in – Polar
plane.
226. Methods used in modern aircrafts for
reporting in flight faults to ground station –
ACARS.
227. GPS is based on –Range.
228. SATCOM frequency – VHF.
229. Hyperbolic – Loran-C.
230. Radio waves are said to be polarized in
(a) E field
231. A transmitted radio wave will have a plane
wave front in
(b) Far Field
232. The SATCOM cover any area between
(a) 75° north and 75° South (Eismin)
233. Satellites have link
(c) Cross - links
234. In radio waves electric and magnetic fields
are at
(b) Perpendicular to each other.
EADI- Upper half CYAN and lower half
235. EADI
YELLOW 300
236. Localizer and Glideslope deviation – EADI &
EHSI 300.
238. RA displayed on – EADI 300
239. Decision height displayed on – EADI.300
240. Heading information and compass rose
reference between – 73-degree north and 65-degree
south. 303
241. ILS glideslope deviation – colour changed from
white to amber. 301
242. CRT converts – Electrical to visual.
243. CRT colour display – Red, Blue, Green. 290
244. Vertical and lateral deviation from normal
flight plan is displayed on – EHSI.304
245 Failures of data signal of ILS and Radio
altimeter will be displayed on both EADI and EHSI.
305
246. Basic T is replaced by – EFIS.
247. TCAS alert display on – EHSI/ ND.
248. EGT, Fuel flow and RPM is displayed on –
Upper EICAS.
249. Flags are seen – Inoperative.
Aircraft’’s left and right movement displayed
250 Aircraft
on – EHSI.303
251. GS light illuminate – Whenever ILS glideslope
deviation signals from the navigation receivers are
not in agreement. 238
252. Marker beacon : -
A) Outer Marker – Blue/Cyan.
B) Middle Marker –Yellow/ Amber.
C) Inner Marker – White.
aircraft’’s symbol displayed on –
253. In EHSI, aircraft
Middle of EHSI.
254. Total colour on EADI – 7 ( white, green, cyan,
blue, yellow, red, magneta)
255. Mode of EICAS – 3
256. Mode of ECAM – 4
257. Heavy precipitation of weather radar (Severe
storm/ High density rain fall)
– Red. 288
258. MTCS regarding AOA - In normal level flight
condition, the air stream maintains the vain in a
parallel position. 74
259. Altimeter setting to read zero at airport
(a) QFE
260. TCAS which advisory is crucial - (b) RA
261. Altimeter have most sensitive
(a) Evacuated capsule
262. In modern A/C the data signal to the display
unit are
(a) Independent for capt and F/O
263. Positive charge in DC – Anode.
264. Which bus bar will includes instruments and
equipments required for continued safe operation
of aircraft – Essential bus/Safety bus/ Vital bus.
265. Value of Half wave rectifier and full wave
rectifier RMS value?
– root 2 X half wave
266. Current limiter-
(a) Reduces the generator voltage whenever the
maximum load is exceeded. ( For generator as voltage
regulator).
(b)Limits the current to some pre-determined
amperage value. (For circuit protection).
267. Secondary windings of TRU transformers –
Star and Delta.
268. In large aircraft, emergency power is supplied
by – Emergency power pack and battery. (Either
emergency power pack or directly from battery)
269. Voltage rating of a diode – Ability of rectifier
to withstand reverse voltage without excess of reverse
current.
270. Rectification is the process of converting – AC
into DC.
271. In voltage transformer – Primary winding is
parallel with supply voltage.
Note: - In Current Transformer – Series winding.
272. In a rotary inverter – DC motor drives AC
generator.
273. Transformer having ratio of 20:1 indicates –
Primary has 20 times voltage than secondary.
274. Current transformer used in conjunction with
– A.C. Ammeter.
275. Use of tools on both Ni- Cd and Lead acid
battery can cause- Contamination.
276. Types of transformer –
A) Voltage transformer or power transformer.
B) Current transformer
277. Maximum EMF in generator – 90 and 270
degree.
278. Lead acid Battery is charged using - Constant
voltage
Note: - Nickel Cadmium - Constant Current.
279. Secondary winding of TRU - Parallel
280. Safety precaution to be carried out in current
transformer
(a) Secondary winding should be shorted (Pllet 61)
281. Galley equipment are connected in - Parallel
282. The physiological effect when 55mA, 400 hz
aircraft power supply flows through the body is
(d) Ventricular fibrillation of heart muscle.
283. B777 uses
uses- 629
287. Cladding of Fibre optics – lower refractive
index than core
288. Which one is the Rate Gyro – Turn and Bank
Indicator 160
289. Line of equal variation - Isogonal line - 166
290. Stand by Compass maximum deviation – 10
degree
291 DR compass max dev - 5 degree
117
292. Space gyro property –117
A) Gyroscopic inertia or Rigidity
B) Precession
293. defines short term heading deviation – 305. Secondary Heading information is obtained
Direction gyroscope/ Directional indicator. (PALLET from
– 177) (a) Gyro

294. Silicon liquid in compass (PALLET 168) Note : - Primary heading by Magnetic compass.
A) To make compass aperiodic
B) To reduce load at pivot. 306. Auto pilot fault tolerance achieved by
C) To reduce Friction. (a) Sensor
(b) Command
295. long term accuracy in steady and level flight – (c) Actuator
Magnetic compass. 177 (d) All the above.

296. Aircraft lift depends on 307. LRM adv. Over LRU

AOA a) 50% of less volume
Density of Airflow b) 30% of net cost
Curvature of the wing c) 16% Power saving
d) All the above.
297. The pressure sensing element use in altimeter
instrument – 308. IMA 3rd generation uses
Evacuated metal capsule. -open architecture.

298. Rigidity of gyroscope depends on – 118
A) Mass of the rotor,
B) Speed of rotor,
C) The distance at which the mass acts from the
centre, i.e. the radius of gyration.
299. The horizontal angle contained between true
and magnetic meridian at any place is known as
–Declination (Magnetic variation). 164
300. The angle, the line of the force makes with the
earth’’s surface at any given place - Angle of Dip or
earth
Magnetic inclination. 166
309. If one PSU of IMA fails
– Other PSUs will be used without any problem.
309. One third of cost of an LRU –
A) Power supply
B) EMI filters and connectors.
310. Advantage of IMA-
A) Reduced weight and volume.
B) LRM more reliable than LRU.
311. Advantage of 2nd generation IMA
– Safety from single power source.

301. Gyro precession depends on – 118 312. IMA Second Generation advantage
A) Strength and direction of applied force. (a) Partially open architecture
B) The moment of inertia of the rotor. (b) Multiple supplier modules
C) The angular velocity of the rotor. (c) Both a & b

302. EAS is compensated for change in air 313. IMA Third Generation advantage
temperature and density - True air speed. AI&IS 42 (a) Multiple supplier modules
(b) Closed architecture
303. In normal level flight condition, the airstream (c) Use of Apex software technique
maintains AOA vanes – Parallel to airflow. AI&IS (d) All the above
74
314. Mark the correct statement regarding IMA.
304. Soft magnetism (a) It is less expensive
a) Based on heading (b) It is easier to manufacture
b) Based on attitude & position (c) It is lighter
c) All the above. (d) All the above.
315. IMA gen 1 disadvantages
(a) Closed Rack Architecture
(b) Non standard back plane
(c) Both a and b

316. IMA _ mark the incorrect statement about

2nd generation
a) Open Architecture
b) Independent Power supply to the rack
c) Serial backplane
(note : - Partial open)

317. Mark the correct statement reg. 3rd

generation IMA
a) Multiple Standard supplier
b) Back plane is parallel
c) All the above
(Note: - Serial Backplane)

318. In B777 a/cs –

a) Load control IMA – ELMS.
b) B777 – AIMS.
C) Honewell.
 Q.8 Fibre optic connectors
2018 January
January 1) alignment keys on the plug
2) matching alignment grooves on the receptacle
3) Both1 & 2
Q.1 The r.m.s value of half-wave rectifier is
10A,its value for full wave rectifier would Q.9 3rd Generation IMA uses
be______amperes (BLT VOL1 PG 464) 1)ARINC 429 2)ASCB 3)AFDX
1)20 2)14.14 3)20/π 4)40/π
Q.10 Open architecture for IMA
Q.2 Lap &wave winding: implementations on
Only Lap and Wave can be wound in Duplex and 1) 1st Generation 2) 2nd Generation 3)
Triplex. 3rdGeneration
Reduction in EMF due to fall winding in Armature
Q.11 IMA system used in electrical load
Q.In a 6 pole d.c machine,90 mechanical monitoring &load shedding
degrees correspond to_________electrical 1) B777 ELMS
degrees 2) B777 AIMS
1)30 2)180 3)45 4)270 3)Honeywell EMC
Q.3 Current limiter Q. IMA 2nd Gen what is incorrect
1) Designed to limit current at a predetermine ----open architecture
damperage
2) Has low melting point. Q.IMA 2nd Gen what is correct-
correct----Partial open.
3) Cannot be used in heavy power circuit
4) All Q.IMA 3rd Gen what is incorrect
incorrect----Partial open.
Q.4 Electricfield & electromagneticfield disadvantage----separate supply
Q.IMA1st Gen disadvantage
produced by radio antenna is required.
1. 180 degout of phase
2. Right angle to each other. Q.12 Advantages of IMA are:
3. 90 deg out of phase. a.Reduced Hardware, Reduced Size
b.Reduced Weight ,Reduced
Q.5 Attenuation in an optical fibre is due to: Power(EnergyConsumption)
(a) absorption c.Reduced Cost
(b) scattering d.All above are correct.
(c) radiation
(d) All Q.13 DFDR event button (push-button)
SWITCH-
Q.6 In an optical fibre, the refractive index of 1.momentary switch-digital signal for recording
the core is: 2.momentary switch-discrete signal for recording
(a) the same as the cladding 2.ON/OFF switch used to record event & time.
(b) larger than the cladding or Ref.index of
cladding is lower than the core. Q.14 Which lamp can be damaged if touched
(c) smaller than the cladding. with bare hand
1.Xenon 2.Incandescent 3.Florescent
Q.7 Advantages of Optical fibres is
1) Electrical isolation and freedom from Q.15 Ice inspection lights
earth/groundloops 1.are the sealed beam type and
2) Exceptionally wide bandwidth and very high 50–250watts’lamps.
data rates can be supported 2 Located on Wing or Nacelle Flushed in Surface
3) Relative freedom from electromagnetic 3.Both1 & 2
interference
4) Al the above
Q.16 Flashing of strobe light Q.29 HF frequency
1. 70 flashes per minute 1. 3-30MHz

Q.17 Level A software failure is Q.30 Purpose of AIDS

-----Catastrophic 1. Recording & Performance monitoring.

Q.18 LevelC: Major/Discomfort and injuries Q.31 In addition to magnetic heading,deviation

shows in EHSI from
Q.19 The__________mode is used for digital 1.ILS receiver 2.VOR radial 3.ADF
data outside HF system
1.AM 2.Data 3.CW Q.32. ACARS is a digital data link system uses
VHF range
Q.20 The satellite communication of Iridium 1.129-137MHz 2.108-118MHz
network allows voice and data messages to be 3.140-153MHz
routed:
(a) anywhere in the world Q.33 The PA amplifier provides a level of side
(b) between the flight crew and cabin crew crew’’s handset or headsets during
tone to the crew
(c) via a fibre optic network. Voice announcements
---to confirm that the handset or headsets are
Q.21 Inmarsat Sat: Polar Regions Check the functional
Latitudes
Q.34 Angle of indicator is Senses by
units’’interface with
Q.22 Air traffic service units Angle of Differential pressure when Air pressure is
airplane avionics system by at and Angle to the
1)ARINC429 2)ARINC629
3)ARINC612 Q.35 Centralised Warning Systems Comprises
of:
Q.23 NSS (Networkserversystem) allows 1) Attention Seekers.
1. Passenger data communication with cabin crew 2) Master and Caution Warning System.
2. Flight crew data communication with
maintenance personnel. Q.36 MTCS
3. Both1&2 Class A fire Water can Be Used.

Q.24 Airspeed corrected to anon-standard Q.37 The max.deviation (during level flight)
temperature pressure & temperature permitted in a compensated magnetic direction
1.Ture air speed 2.Indicated air speed indicator installed on a/c is
is-----10deg.

Q.25 IFE power source Q.38: AgonicLines: ZeroVariation /Declination

1.same & taken from same power source
2.different from main power source Q.39 Lines are drawn on the charts,and those
which join places having equal variation are
Q.26 Which is used to test antenna called-----isogonal lines.
called-
1.SWR 2.Special multimeter 3.coupler unit.
Q.40. A330 / A340:
Q.27 Lift generated depends on 1)Arinc429 2)Arinc629 3)Arinc1553
1.Size& shape of aerofoil 2.Angle of attack 4)ASCB
3.Air density & velocity 4.All the above.
Q.41 Electostatic Charges:
Q.28 VHF Modulation 1)Due to friction of Wings with Dust,Rain and Air
1.Frequency Modulation. 2.Amplititude Snow etc.
Modulation 3.Both1&2
Q.42 Disadvantage of Small Pitch Winding in
Armature.
Q.43 Transisitorised Voltage Regulator in
Electroinc Control Circuit used instead of
Rheostat:
1) Heavy Loads
2) Low Base Voltage
3) A and B

Q.44 DFDR automatically comes on:

1) When Aircraft is Flying.
2) Engines Started.
3) A./c is powered.
4) A and B

Q.45: Strobe Light Input:

1) 400 V DC
2) 400 V AC
3) 4000 V AC
4) 4000 V DC

Q.46 To ensure correct Warning Light Comes

on:
Diode is used.
 8. HF frequency range
MODULE 11A- 12/12/2018 a) 3-30 MHz
1ST SHIFT b) 30-300 MHz
c) 300-3000 MHz
1. Which IMA address the electrical power
distribution load shed and load management 9. Mark the correct statement about exterior lights
issues- a) Runway takeoff light illuminates both side of the
a) Boeing 777 AIMS aircraft
b) Airbus AFDX b) Fuselage light has white colour and position lights
c) Boeing 777 ELMS have red colour covering*
d) Honeywell EPIC c) 2 Logo lights are installed on each horizontal
stabilizer to light vertical stabilizers

2. Radio Communication antenna output is

measured by 10. MTCS
a) SWR Meter a) Discharged battery is tested
b) Deep cycling procedure is same for all types of
batteries
3. Landing lights are
c) Electrical leakage is caused due to excess liquid in
a) Sealed the cells
b) 600-1000 W d) Tools used on lead-acid battery may be used on
c) Parabolic Ni-Cd batteries
d) All of the above
11. The supply voltage of strobe light is
4. With the increase in aircraft speed, pitot a) 400V DC
pressure b) 400V AC
a) Increases c) 4000V DC
b) Decreases d) 4000V AC
c) Is not affected.
12. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) on the
5. EFIS inputs are- strobe light can be minimized by
a) VOR/ILS/MCS a) Shielded cable can be used between power source
b) MME & Radar Altitude system and strobe light
c) Compass System & Air Data System b) Unshielded cable can be used between power
source and strobe light
d) All of the above
c) EMI has no effect

6. Centralised warning lights are called

13. DC Generators are called two windings or
a) Attention getter
series winding generators
b) Master warning & caution lights
a) Gen emf is equal to induced emf in all parallel
c) Both (a) & (b) paths

7. PA sidetone- 14. Attenuation loss in optical fiber is caused by

a) To confirm the serviceability of the addressing a) Scattering
system
b) Radiation
c) Absorption
d) All of the above
15. Rockwell colling i2s(interpreted information 22. 3rd generation IMA data base is
system) for which of the following functionality to a) A629
flight/cabin crew is used
b) A429
a) Weather update
c) ASCB
b) Electronic library & electronic chart and maps
d) AFDX
c) Access to manifest date & duty free shopping
information
23. Biggest disadvantage of short pitch winding in
d) All of the above
alternator is
a) Reduces total voltage around armature coils
16. IMA advantages
a) Power and weight saving
24. Lap and wave winding in DC Generator-
b) PSU is used for all the components
c) A
25. Spot-beam means
d) All of the above
a) Focusing one area at one time
b) Focusing all the frequencies at a place
17. Essential lights are
a) Escape slide lights
26. Mark the correct statement
b) Service lights
A) Water extinguisher can be used on Category D fire
c) Passenger compartment lights
B) Water extinguisher can be used on Category B fire
d) Flight compartment lights
C) Water extinguisher can be used on Category A fire

18. Gyro instrument that gives rate of rotation

27. EVENT button on DFDR
about vertical axis
a) Momentary switch to catch digital data
a) Turn & Slip Indicator
b) Momentary switch to catch discrete data
b) Attitude Indicator
c) Heading Indicator
28. _________ modulation in VHF range and
above
19. Synchro-type remote indicating instruments
a) Frequency
are
b) Amplitude
a) Autosyn & Selsyn
c) Both
b) Normal desyn & Microsyn
c) Magnesyn
29. Open architecture in IMA
d) Both in (a) & (c)
a) 1st generation
b) 2nd generation
20. Electromagnetic and electric field produced by
radio transmitter antenna are at c) 3rd generation
a) 180 degree out of phase
b) Right angle to each other 30. Purpose of AIDS system
c) 90 degree out of phase a) Aircraft performance monitoring & maintenance
scanning

21. Angle of attack indicator operation

31. Inflight fault to ground maintenance station by
a) Not perpendicular to true angle of attack of aircraft
a) AIDS b) ACARS
b) Not parallel to true angle of attack of attack of
aircraft c) TCAS 2 d) GPS
32. In NSS (Network Server System), servers and 38. In addition to magnetic heading data signals,
routers provide a means to manage data to and HIS indicator is also supplied with signal inputs
from user interfaces for corresponding to deviation from
a) Flight crew & maintenance personnel a) ILS receiver beacon
b) Cabin crew & passengers b) VOR radial
c) Both in (a) & (b) c) ADF beacon

33. SATCOM coverage in polar region 39. MTCS

a) Latitude between 85 degree north & 55 degree a) IFE system must be independent from a/c main
south power supplies & digital data links
b) Latitude between 55 degree north & 85 degree
south 40. Airbus A330/A340 a/c system integration uses-
c) Latitude between 60 degree north & 45 degree a) ARINC429 data buses
south
b) ARINC629 data buses
d) Latitude between 85 degree north & 45 degree
c) ASCB-D
south
d) DB-MIL-STD-1553B.

34. Current limiters

a) Are designed to limit the current to some
pre-determined amperage
b) Are not thermal devices
c) Have low melting points
d) Can’t protect heavy load power distribution circuit

35. In DR Compass maximum deviation error is

not more than
a) 10 deg
b) 5 deg
c) 7 deg

36. Insulation material used for wires & cables

must conform to-
a) Toughness & flexibility over a fairly wide temp.
range
b) Resistance to fuel, lubricants & hydraulic fluids
c) Ease of stripping for terminating, non-flammability
& min. weight
d) All of the above

37. DFDR is turned automatically

a) Aircraft is in flight
b) On ground when engine is running
c) On ground when aircraft is powered up
d) Both in (a) & (b) Prepared by PATELIO