Mock Exam 3 - Covers most questions from previous exams

Front

What is the purpose of a constant speed drive?

Back

Ensures the engine AC generator runs at constant speed and frequency

Front

What is the Firewire most commonly used on aircraft to detect?

Back

Heat

Front

What is the voltage of a fully charged cell in a lead acid battery?

Back

2.2v

Front

What may cause thermal runaway?

Back

Overcharging

Front

What is a Time Domain Reflector used for?

Back

Detecting faults in cables

Front

Which one of the following would indicate correctly crimped ring terminal? Options: A lot of conductor showing, No conductor showing, Just a small amount of conductor showing

Back

Just a small amount of conductor showing

Front

Which waveform describes a smooth repetitive oscillation?

Back

Sine wave

Front

How is a Ram Air Turbine deployed in flight?

Back

Manually and Automatically

Front

What causes gyroscopic real wander?

Back

Friction and unbalance in gyro bearings

Front

What is the main function of an inverter in an aircraft electrical system?

Back

Convert DC power to AC power