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Aap6 Helicopter Transmissio
Aap6 Helicopter Transmissio
1. The reduction of the engine speed to the required main rotor speed is achieved
with the:
a. Main rotor head
b. Main rotor gearbox
c. Accessory gears
10.In the normal helicopter operation the main rotor gearbox is driven by the:
a. Main rotor head
b. Tail gearbox
c. Engine
11.When power is transmitted from one stage of the epicyclic gear to another
stage:
a. the planetary gears carrier of one stage is connected to the sun gear
of the other
b. the sun gear of one stage is connected to the ring gear of the second stage
c. the sun gear of one stage is connected to the input of the second stage
12.Why might it be necessary to increase the size or number of planet in the main
rotor gearbox? To:
a. Counteract the large increase in torque caused by the transmission
speed reduction
b. Absorb the torque produced as the transmission speed increases
c. Provide extra lateral support to the main rotor
13.Excessive main rotor gearbox oil temperature indications may be the result of:
a. Excessive gearbox oil level affecting the operation of the oil temperature
sensor which is mounted upstream of the oil cooler
b. Excessive gearbox oil pressure caused by a filter in which the by-pass valve
has opened
c. A lubrication system which is not operating efficiently and is causing
the temperature sensor downstream of the oil cooler to operate
15.Transmission drive shafts are fitted with flexible drive coupling to:
a. Absorb torsional and flexing of the helicopter structure
b. Allow for angular changes in the tail cone and pylon
c. Provide brake point in shafts and to join long section together
16.Conformal gears are gears which have:
a. Line contact between two meshing teeth
b. Are contact between two meshing teeth
c. Tangential contact between two meshing teeth
27.Aluminium and magnesium particle, if found in the oil system may be indicating:
a. Pump interior wear.
b. Gear teeth wear, and if found in large quantity may require replacement.
c. Normal gearing wear.
29.Torque is the:
a. Measure of shaft horse power applied by the engine to the
transmission system
b. Measure of the shaft speed supplied by the engine to the transmission system
c. Measure of the oil pressure developed by the main gearbox
31.The main components of a typical main rotor gearbox are the: except
a. Input housing
b. Lower housing and bearing support
c. gymbal cover
32.Excessively high oil temperatures may be the result of: except
a. Correct oil levels within the gearbox
b. Defective oil cooling system
c. Blockage of oil filter
(b) List the accessories associated with the main rotor gearbox.
2(a) With the aid of a diagram describe the lubrication system of a typical single rotor
helicopter.
(b) List three means of system monitoring devices available to the transmission
system.
3(a) List the types of free wheel design and describe the function of the free wheel unit.
4(a) List the different coupling available to the main rotor transmission assembly.
(b) List the main method utilized in main rotor transmission health monitoring.