Welding and Bonding in Aircraft Maintenance

What is the primary purpose of welding in aircraft maintenance?

• To join metals permanently

• To insulate electrical connections

• To clean metal surfaces

• To measure material thickness

Which of the following is a common type of welding used in aircraft maintenance?

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

• All of the above

What is the term for the process of joining metals using heat and a filler material?

• Welding

• Brazing

• Soldering

• Bonding

Which of the following is a common defect in welded joints?

• Porosity

• Cracks

• Incomplete fusion

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using shielding gas in welding?

• To protect the weld from contamination

• To cool the weld

• To increase welding speed

• To reduce welding costs

What is the primary purpose of brazing in aircraft maintenance?

• To join metals using a filler material with a lower melting point

• To clean metal surfaces

• To measure material thickness

• To insulate electrical connections

Which of the following is a common type of brazing used in aircraft maintenance?

• Torch brazing

• Furnace brazing

• Induction brazing

• All of the above

What is the term for the filler material used in brazing?

• Flux

• Solder

• Brazing alloy

• Shielding gas

Which of the following is a common defect in brazed joints?

• Lack of filler material

• Porosity

• Cracks

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using flux in brazing?

• To clean the metal surfaces

• To prevent oxidation

• To improve wetting

• All of the above