Hindustan Aviation Academy

An approved CAR PART-147

Maintenance Training Organization Examination CAR 147-BASIC
Approval Ref: CAR.147.... MODULE 6- Aircraft Materials – Non Ferrous
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MODULE 06 Section 03 B2 Level L2
Composites

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.001A What type of glass fibre was developed for the aerospace industry?

Remarks : (A) S glass.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.12-3.13)
(B) E glass.

(C) HT.

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What advantage does composite sandwich structure have over traditional metal
Mod 06.03.B2.L2.002C construction?

Sandwich structure can be manufactured to a heavier weight than

Remarks : (A) metal construction.
HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.22-3.23)
(B) Cores will not corrode like internal metal structure.

(C) Exceptional strength to weight ratio characteristics.

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Which transparent thermoplastic material has a steady clear flame

Mod 06.02.B2.L2.003B without smoke when it burns.

Remarks : (A) Acetate plastic.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.27-3.28)
(B) Acrylic plastic.

(C) Thermoplastic.

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Which transparent thermoplastic material has a sputtering flame and

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.004A gives off a dark smoke when it burns?

Remarks : (A) Acetate plastic.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.26-3.27) Acrylic plastic.
(B)

(C) Thermosetting plastic

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 Hindustan Aviation Academy
An approved CAR PART-147
Maintenance Training Organization Examination CAR 147-BASIC
Approval Ref: CAR.147.... MODULE 6- Aircraft Materials – Non Ferrous
HAA/ MTO…………

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.005B What type of Aramid (Kevlar) is used for structural applications?

Remarks : (A) Low modulus Kevlar 29.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.50-3.53)
(B) High modulus Kevlar 49.

(C) Medium Modulus Kevlar 150.

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What is the advantage of changing the direction of fibre orientation in a

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.006C composite laminate?

Remarks : (A) Prevents resin build up between the plies.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.50-3.51)
(B) Maintains equal strength and stiffness in all directions.

(C) Provides a laminate design that meets load requirements.

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.007B What Stage in the resin life cycle is pre-preg materials supplied in?

Remarks : (A) A-stage

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.52-3.53)
(B) B-stage

(C) C-stage

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.008C How can non Aramid “pre-preg” materials be cut?

Remarks : Using aviation snips.

(A)
HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.57-3.58)
(B) Using scissors with serrated ceramic blades.

(C) Using conventional scissors.

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 Hindustan Aviation Academy
An approved CAR PART-147
Maintenance Training Organization Examination CAR 147-BASIC
Approval Ref: CAR.147.... MODULE 6- Aircraft Materials – Non Ferrous
HAA/ MTO…………

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.009A How should Aramid fibre fabric be cut?

Remarks : (A) Using only scissors with serrated ceramic blades.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.60-3.61)
(B) Using conventional scissors.

(C) Using a razor blade or utility knife

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.010C What will cause a resin system to cure incorrectly?

Remarks : (A) The use of beam scales instead of digital scales.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.52-3.53)
(B) The use of a non-metallic spatula.

(C) The use of a waxed container

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.011B How can out of date resins be disposed of?

Remarks : (A) Place unmixed resin and catalyst into separate rubbish bins.
HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.50-3.51) Mix resin and catalyst, allow to cure and dispose in accordance with
(B) local regulations.

(C) Put resin and catalyst into an incinerator and burn it off.

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.012A What is a major disadvantage of using polyester resin?

Remarks : (A) It has a high shrinkage rate while curing.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.42-3.43)
(B) It does not set permanently.

(C) It has excellent interlaminar bond characteristics.

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 Hindustan Aviation Academy
An approved CAR PART-147
Maintenance Training Organization Examination CAR 147-BASIC
Approval Ref: CAR.147.... MODULE 6- Aircraft Materials – Non Ferrous
HAA/ MTO…………

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.013C What does the term “pot life” refer to?

Remarks : (A) The time it takes for the resin to fully cure.
HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.51-3.53)
(B) The amount of time it takes to use the mixed resin.

(C) The amount of time a catalysed resin remains in a workable state

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What type of adhesive is used when two pieces of honey comb core
Mod 06.03.B2.L2.014B must be bonded together?

Remarks : (A) Thermoplastic resin.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.60-3.63)
(B) Foaming adhesive.

(C) Acrylic cement.

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.015A How do Epoxy resin systems cure?

(A) Through a chemical reaction between the resin and the curing agent.
Remarks :

HAA Ref - book / page

no (3.31-3.32) (B) Through an exothermic reaction once the catalyst is added.

(C) Through a thematic reaction

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What applications are thermosetting resins typically used for in

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.016C aircraft?

Remarks : (A) Cementing acrylic plastics.

HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.27-3.28)
(B) Windows and canopies.

(C) Structural airframe applications.

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 Hindustan Aviation Academy
An approved CAR PART-147
Maintenance Training Organization Examination CAR 147-BASIC
Approval Ref: CAR.147.... MODULE 6- Aircraft Materials – Non Ferrous
HAA/ MTO…………

Mod 06.03.B2.L2.017A What information is found on a resin label?

Date of manufacture, Pot life, Mix ratio, Cure temperature and Shelf
Remarks : (A) life.
HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.46-3.47) Date of supply, Gel time, Mix temperature, Cure ratio and Storage
(B) requirements

Expiry date, Hardening time, Mix tolerance, Cure method and Disposal
(C) method.

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Mod 06.03.B2.L2.018A What is meant by the term Catalysed System?

Remarks : (A) The resin will require the correct catalyst to cure.
HAA Ref - book / page
no (3.61-3.62)
(B) The resin mixture for the material will be found in the resin catalogue..

(C) The resin is to be mixed in a catalytic converter to start the reaction.

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