TOPIC-07 ATA 32 landing gear system

(1) If the top of the wheel tilts outward from vertical the wheel camber is
A.positive
B.negative
C.none
Ref... 15 a vol 2. (Pg 13-8)LEVEL-03

(2) The two telescoping cylinders used in shock strut have

A. Sliding joint
B. As in A and sliding contact
C. Both are sealed by packing gland
D. All
Ref... 15 a vol 2. (Pg 13-27) LEVEL-03

(3) Aircraft that operates to and from frozen lake and snowy areas may be equipped with
A. Skis type
B.float type
C.skid
D.wheel type
Ref... 15 a vol 2. (Pg 13-2) LEVEL-03

(4) Main wheel and tail wheel gear aligned on the longitudinal axis of the aircraft
A.tandem landing gear
B.tricycle type landing gear
C.conventional type
D.none
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-3) LEVEL-03

(5) Landing gear struts made from composite material are

A.lighter in weight
B.greater flexibility
C.not corrode.
D. All
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-6) LEVEL-03

(6) A chipped away portion of the hardened surface of a bearing roller or race
A.spalling
B.galling
C.brinelling
D.overheating
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-39) LEVEL-03

(7) The free fall valve is an integral part of a..

A. Small a/c retaraction sys
B. Large a/c ret. sys
C. Emergency ret. sys
D. Both A and B
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-22) LEVEL-03

(8) The oleo shock strut absorbs the energy from the initial landing impact with
1. tire
2. Air in shock strut
3. Oil in shock strut
4.none
Ref... Dale crane Pg. 426 LEVEL-03

(9) Auxiliary landing gear refers to the

1. Nose gear
2. Tail gear
3. Outrigger type gear
4. All...
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-2) LEVEL-03

(10) The rate of extension of shock strut after takeoff is controlled by

1. Snubber tube
2. Extension stop
3. Trunnion
4. None
Ref... Dale crane (Pg 426) LEVEL-03

(11) Ground locks are

A. Mechanically installed
B. Electically installed
C. As in A and are external devices
D. As in B and can be external oe integral
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-23) LEVEL-03

(12) The principle components of each latch mechanism are

a A.hydraulic latch cylinder
B. latch hook
C.spring loaded crank
D. All
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-27) LEVEL-03

(13) Landing gear camber is measured with a

a) bubble protractor
b) strut
c) both a and b
d) only b
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg (13-15) LEVEL-03

(14) The bead seat area of the wheel is the area

1. Where the tire actually contacts the wheel
2. Area that accepts the tensile loads from the tire
3. Both
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg 13-35 LEVEL-03

(15) The material for the aircraft wheel

1. Cast or forged Al alloy
2. Cast or forged Mg alloy
3. Any 1 of the above
Ref.. 15a vol 2. Pg.. 13-34 LEVEL-03

(16) The typical modern two piece aircraft wheel, inboard half is distinguishable from the outer
wheel half by its
1. Contact point from wheel axle
2. Brake mounting features
3. Helical grooves
Ref... 15a vol 2. Pg.. 13-35 LEVEL-03

(17) The thermal plugs are usually mounted on

1. Outboard wheel half
2. Inboard wheel half
3. Either 1 or 2
Ref.. 15a.. vol 2. Pg... 13-35 LEVEL-03

(18) The over inflation safety plug is installed in

1. Outboard wheel half
2. Inboard wheel half
3. Either 1 or 2
Ref... 15a.. vol 2. Pg.. 13-35 LEVEL-03

(19) During manufacturing of aircraft wheel, balance weights are added to accomplish
1. Static balance
2. Dynamic Balance
3. Both
Ref... 15a... Vol. 2. Pg..13-42 LEVEL-03

(20) The basic operation of brakes involves converting the kinetic energy of motion into
1. Impact energy
2. Heat energy
 3. Potential energy
Ref... 15 a vol 2. Pg.. 13-43 LEVEL-03

(21) As compared to sintered steel brakes, the carbon brakes are able to withstand the
temperature
1. 40%higher than steel
2. 50% higher than steel
3. 60 % higher than steel
Ref.. 15a vol 2. Pg.. 13-50 LEVEL-03

(22) Which type of brakes can better dissipate the heat generated during braking
1. Multiple disc brake
2. Segmented rotor disc brake
3. Expander tube brake
Ref... 15 a vol2.. pg.. 13-47 LEVEL-03

(23) The basic unit of the segmented rotor disc brake

1. Brake housing with pressure plate
2. Brake housing with backing plate
3. Brake housing with torque tube
4. Brake housing with brake lining disk
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg 13-37 LEVEL-03

(24) In multiple disc brake the material for rotors is

1. Steel
2. Bronze
3. Magnesium
4. Aluminium
Ref.. 15a vol 2. Pg.. 13-47 LEVEL-03

(25) The disadvantage of expander tube brakes

1. They tend to take a setback when cold
2. They have a tendency to swell with temp
3. They may drag inside the drum
4. All
Ref.. 15a vol 2. Pg.. 13-50 LEVEL-03

(26) The key element in a power brake system is

1. Brake control valve
2. Brake master cylinder
 3. Shuttle valve
4. Brake check valve
Ref.. 15a vol 2 pg 13-57# LEVEL-03

(27) The lockout debooster functions as a

1. Brake debooster
2. Hydraulic fuse
3. Both
Ref.. 15 a vol 2 pg.. 13-61 LEVEL-03

(28) The touchdown protection mode is built into most aircraft ________ system to prevent the
application of brakes when the aircraft contacts the runway upon landing
1. Brake system
2. Anti-skid system
3. Auto brake system
Ref .. 15a vol 2. Pg 13-66 LEVEL-03

(29) Most common type of components if an anti skid system

1. Wheel speed sensor and control unit
2. Wheel speed sensor and anti skid control valve
3. Control unit and anti skid control valve
4. All
Ref... 15a vol 2 pg.. 13-62 LEVEL-03

(30) The anti skid control valve is

1. Electrically controlled valve
2. Hydraulically controlled valve
3. Electrically controlled hydraulic valve
Ref. 15a vol 2. Pg.. 13-64 LEVEL-03

(31) Which of the following is not an on aircraft inspection and service of aircraft brakes
1.lining wear
2. Air in the brake system
3.inspection for leak
4.seal condition
Ref... 15a vol 2 pg..13-72 LEVEL-03

(32) The radial tire has the fiber strands of the ply fabric oriented with an angle of
1. 30° to the direction of rotation
2. 60° to the direction of rotation
3. 90° to the direction of rotation
 4. 0° to the direction of rotation
Ref.. 15a vol 2 pg.. 13-78 LEVEL-03

(33) The crown area of the tire designed to resist wear, abrasion, cutting and cracking of tire
1. Tread
2. Bead
3. Chine
4. Sidewall
Ref... 15a vol2 pg.. 13-79 LEVEL-03

(34) Type of tire used on the nose gear of aircraft with fuselage mounted engine to deflect runway water
away from the engine intake
1. Diamond tread tire
2. Smooth tread tire
3. Chine tire
4. Rib tread tire
Ref... 15a vol 2 pg.. 13-80 LEVEL-03
(35) When assembling a tube into tire, the heavy balance mark on the tube is aligned with the
1. Light balance mark on tire
2. Heavy balance mark on tire
3. Gray strip on the tire
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg.. 13-92 LEVEL-03

(36) In gear door clearance Doors are too tight can cause
A.wear
B.potential failure
C.structural damage
D.all
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg.. (13-28) LEVEL-03

(37). MTCS
if thermal plug melts
1. Tire and wheel must be removed from service
2. Tire and wheel must be inspected for damage
3. Tire must be removed from service and wheel must be inspected
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg.. (13-35) LEVEL-03

(38) Power boost system are used on

a. Aircraft having high landing speed
b. Large aircraft
c. Small aircraft
d. All of the above
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg.. (12-7) LEVEL-03

(39). If the wheel axle nut is over torqued

1. The bearing cup could loosen
2. As in 1 and the bearing assembly may have excessive movement
3. The nut prevents the bearing from properly accepting the weight of aircraft
4. As n 3 and this leads to bearing system failure...
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg.. (13-37) LEVEL-03

(40) Shimmy damper that provides a surface - effect damping

1. Piston type
2. Vane type
3. Non hydraulic
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg.. (13-34) LEVEL-03

(41) A landing gear Squat Switch is -

(a) safety switch
(b) prevent the gear from being retracted while the aircraft is on the ground
(c) protect gear from collapsing
(4)All
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg (13-23) LEVEL-03

(42) In Gear Door clearance, Doors that are too loose -

(1) catch wind in flight

(2) cause wear and potential failure
(3) create parasite drag
(4) All
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg (13-28 LEVEL-03
(43) wheel alignment is adjusted by adding or removing shims -
(a) b/w axle and fittings in spring steel landing gear
(b) b/w the arms of torque links in an oleo landing gear
(c) both are correct
(d) NOTA
Ref.. AMR pg (430,431) LEVEL-03

(44) Frictional corrosion is also known as -----

A) true brinelling
B) false brinelling
C) both
D) NOTA
Ref.. 15a vol2.. pg (13-39) LEVEL-03
 SUBJECTIVES ATA 32 landing gear system
1. Explain the oleo pneumatic type shock strut.
2. What type of extension and retraction mechanisms is utilized for helicopter landing gear?
3. Write short note on landing gear indication and warning.
4. Write notes on following:-
a) Skids b) Floats