Update to Airframe Test

June 2016
Airframe Test Guide 2016 ASA-AMA-16

With the following changes, ASA’s Airframe Test Guide 2016 provides complete preparation for the FAA Aviation
Maintenance Technician (AMT) Airframe Knowledge Exam. This test continues to reference the Airman Knowledge
Testing Supplement for Aviation Mechanic General, Powerplant, and Airframe; and Parachute Rigger (FAA-CT-
8080-4F + Addendum A).

About the Test Changes

The FAA exams are “closed tests” which means the exact database of questions is not available to the public.
However, each test cycle the FAA provides a What’s New document, which identifies subjects that have been
removed or added to a test. This document also includes pertinent information to ensure training and testing
remains correlated, which in turn promotes a reliable certification system.

The question and answer choices in this book provide a comprehensive representation of FAA questions, derived
from history and experience with the airman testing process. You might see similar although not exactly the same
questions on your official FAA exam. Answer stems may be rearranged from the A, B, C order you see in this book.
Therefore, be careful to fully understand the intent of each question and corresponding answer while studying,
rather than memorize the A, B, C answer. You may be asked a question that has unfamiliar wording; studying
and understanding the information in this book and the associated reference documents will give you the tools to
answer all types of questions with confidence. We invite your feedback. After you take your official FAA exam, let
us know how you did. Were you prepared? Did the ASA products meet your needs and exceed your expectations?
We want to continue to improve these products to ensure applicants are prepared, and become safe aviation
maintenance technicians. Send feedback to: cfi@asa2fly.com

The next FAA test change is expected in October 2016.

Page Question Correct

Number Number Answer Explanation
viii Retesting for AMA, The last paragraph is changed to read:
AMG, and AMP
Note: The testing centers require a wait period of 24 hours before any applicant may retest.

74 8517 C Answer answer stems B and C are changed to read:

B— vapor cycle air conditioning.

C— air cycle air conditioning.

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100 8694-1 [C] The question is updated to read:
8694-1. (Refer to Figure 22.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— This is a glide slope antenna.
B— This is a DME or a radar beacon transponder.
C— This is a loop and sense antenna.

Figure 22. Antenna

The low-profile single antenna in Figure 22 is a loop and sense antenna, which is used for ADF
navigation.

100 8694-2 [A] The question is updated to read:

8694-2. (Refer to Figure 23.) What is this antenna used for?
A— This is an altitude encoder used with transponders.
B— This is a TCAS receiver used with monitoring and alerting systems.
C— This is an aircraft radar beacon transponder used for location identification.

Figure 23. Antenna

The ceiling-mounted box in Figure 23 depicts an altitude encoder used to convert the aircraft’s pressure
altitude into a code sent by the transponder to ATC.

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100 8694-3 [A] The question is updated to read:
8694-3. (Refer to Figure 24.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A dipole antenna.
B— A Marconi antenna.
C— A loop antenna.

Figure 24. Antenna

Figure 24 depicts a V-shaped VOR navigation antenna, which is a common dipole antenna.

100 8694-4 [B] The question is updated to read:

8694-4. (Refer to Figure 25.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A dipole antenna.
B— A canted antenna.
C— A Marconi antenna.

Figure 25. Antenna

Figure 25 depicts a canted antenna; many antennas are canted (or slanted) for better reception.

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100 8694-5 [B] The question is updated to read:
8694-5. (Refer to Figure 26.) Where is the strongest signal for this antenna?
A— Below the antenna.
B— Above the antenna.
C— Ahead of the antenna.

Figure 26. Antenna

The strongest signals come from, or are received at, 90-degrees to the length of the antenna. There is no
field generated off of the end of the antenna.

100 8694-6 [C] The question is updated to read:

8694-6. (Refer to Figure 27.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A glide slope antenna.
B— A VOR and localizer antenna.
C— A radar beacon transponder antenna.

Figure 27. Antenna

Figure 27 depicts an aircraft radar beacon transponder antenna.

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101 8694-7 [A] The question is updated to read:
8694-7. (Refer to Figure 28.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— An ELT antenna.
B— A DME antenna.
C— A VHF communications antenna.

Figure 28. Antenna

Figure 28 depicts an emergency locator transponder (ELT) antenna.

101 8694-8 [B] The question is updated to read:

8694-8. (Refer to Figure 29.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A glide slope antenna.
B— A VOR and localizer antenna.
C— A radar beacon transponder antenna.

Figure 29. Antenna

Figure 29 depicts a VOR and localizer antenna.

101 8694-9 [A] The question is updated to read:

8694-9. (Refer to Figure 30.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A lightning detector system antenna.
B— A VOR and localizer antenna.
C— A satellite weather antenna.

Figure 30. Antenna

Figure 30 depicts a lightning detector system antenna.

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101 8694-10 [B] The question is updated to read:
8694-10. (Refer to Figure 31.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A lightning detector system antenna.
B— A marker beacon receiver antenna.
C— A satellite weather antenna.

Figure 31. Antenna

Figure 31 depicts a marker beacon receiver antenna.

101 8694-11 [C] The question is updated to read:

8694-11. (Refer to Figure 32.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A lightning detector system antenna.
B— A marker beacon receiver antenna.
C— A radar beacon transponder antenna.

Figure 32. Antenna

Figure 32 depicts a radar beacon transponder antenna.

101 8694-12 [A] The question is updated to read:

8694-12. (Refer to Figure 33.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A VOR/glide slope antenna.
B— A marker beacon receiver antenna.
C— A radar beacon transponder antenna.

Figure 33. Antenna

Figure 33 depicts a VOR/glide slope antenna.

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Number Number Answer Explanation
101 8694-13 [A] The question is updated to read:
8694-13. (Refer to Figure 34.) What kind of antenna is this?
A— A VOR/glide slope antenna.
B— A marker beacon receiver antenna.
C— A radar beacon transponder antenna.

Figure 34. Antenna

Figure 34 depicts a VOR/glide slope antenna.

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