WorksheetsCPL Acft Tech - Airframe & Undercarriage
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Gust loads are caused by...
a sudden change in velocity of the air
vigorous movements of the control column in response to turbulence
a control surface deflecting and imparting a force on the wing
the aircraft being manoeuvered such that g forces increase
"Strain" is...
the measure of the deformation of a structure
any load placed on a structure
the ability of a structure to impart a load on a structure
The SI unit for an impact force on a structure
What force is being exhibited here?
Tensile
Tension
Torsion
Compression
"Shear loading" describes the force produced when...
compression and tension happen at the same time
torsion is opposed by weight
a bending load causes a stress fracture
one object tries to slide over another
The most common type of airframe construction is...
semi-monocoque
truss
stressed frame
monocoque
In the picture, which letter is pointing to a Longeron?
A
B
C
D
A "sternpost" can be found in...
vertical fins
wings
ailerons
elevators
Light aircraft controls are generally actuated by
cables
hydraulics
mass balances
aerodynamic balances
In an oleo-pneumatic strut...
the oil provides the shock absorption
the oil provides a damping medium
the air is provided for cooling of the oil
the air is forced into the oil chamber to provide a cushioning
The maximum extension on the nose oleo of a light aircraft should be approximately
12cm
10cm
7cm
2cm
A creep mark on an aircraft tyre indicates...
If the inner tube is moving relative to the tyre
if the tyre tread is low and needs replacing
if the wheel rim is damaged
if there is insufficient air in the tyre
One of the ways that a retractable aircraft undercarriage can be prevented from retracting on the ground is by...
use of over centreing cams
being electrically actuated
the use of push pull rods
being hydraulically actuated
What type of brakes are shown?
Disc
Drum
Anti-skid
Electrically operated
Light aircraft brakes are usually of the ______________variety, while larger aircraft may have __________________ brakes
disc , multi-disc
drum , multi-drum
disc , multi-drum
drum , multi-disc
A power brake system...
is operated by the main hydraulic system
uses a self contained hydraulic system
uses both self contained and additional hydraulic sources
generates electricity whilst braking, which is used to power the braking system
