Test on Aircraft Fuel, Engines, and Ground Operations
Aircraft Fuel, Engines & Ground Operations: A Student Guide
Test: Aircraft Maintenance and Operations
20 questions
Question 1: Shadow boards or foam cutouts make it more difficult for an aviation mechanic to identify missing tools from their toolbox.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Shadow boards or foam cutouts for each tool in a toolbox make it easier, not more difficult, to identify missing tools by a quick review of the toolbox, thereby reducing the risk of leaving tools in an aircraft.
Question 2: When towing an aircraft with a tow tractor, should the aircraft brakes be used as the primary method for stopping?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The tow tractor brakes are specified for stopping the aircraft during towing. The aircraft brakes should only be used in the event of tow bar separation.
Question 3: In a dual rating for aviation gasoline, such as 100/130, the second number indicates the octane rating for a rich mixture.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The last number in a dual rating, such as 130 in 100/130, is the octane rating or performance number when operating with a rich mixture.
Question 4: For aviation gasoline with a dual rating of 100/130, the number 130 represents the octane rating for operation with a lean mixture.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: In the dual rating of aviation gasoline, the first number (100) is the octane rating for a lean mixture, and the last number (130) is for a rich mixture.
Question 5: Is using a fireguard a safety requirement for starting and running a powerplant?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: Using a fireguard is a listed safety requirement for starting and running a powerplant.