MAINTENANCE PRACTICES-II

THIRD SEMESTER

SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. Define: a) riveting b) butt joint c) rivet spacing

2. What is dimpling? Explain punch dimpling?
3. What is the requirement for bearing lubrication?
4. Write what are the different types of inspection to be carried
out on the riveted joints?
5. Write a short note on removal procedure of riveted joints?
6. What are the Bowden cables?
7. Describe procedure regarding Pre-installation checks to be
carried out on pipelines?
8. Explain backlash and describe the backlash testing procedure?
9.what are the checks and inspections are to be carried out on
springs before fitment ?
10.write the short notes on any three
a)screw jack
b)chain
c)Push-pull rod
d)Belts & pullys
11) what are the points to be observed during installation of
 a)Rigid pipe &
b)Flexible pipe
12) what is the purpose of blind riveting? Where it shall not be
used ?

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

1. The usual method of removing solid rivet is

1. Centre punch the manufactured head

2. Drill down to the depth of the head

3. as in (1) & (2) with a drill slightly small then the rivet shank

4. All

2. The process for indicating thin sheet material around a drilled hole to
accommodate a counter shank rivet is known as

1. Dimpling

2. Riveting

3. Both

4. All

3. Purpose of sealants in the process of riveting is

1. To inhibit electrolytic action between materials of different electrical

potential

2. To prevent the ingress of moisture

3. Both

4. Only (1) is correct

4. The size , number and spacing of rivets is calculated from ______ of the
rivet

1. Tensile strength

2. Bearing strength

3. Shear strength

4. All the above

5. Which of the following alloy part used on aircraft should not be marked
out with a scriber or other tool which will scratch the surface, unless the
marks are subsequently machined off

1. Al

2. Steel

3. Both

4. None

6. When a structure has to be dimpled to accommodate countersunk rivet,

the holes should be first drilled

1. Undersize

2. Oversize

3. Any one

4. All

7. The most widely used method of cold dimpling is

1. Punch dimpling

2. Spin dimpling

3. Hot dimpling

4. All
8. Coin dimpling method is generally used as

1. Punch dimpling

2. Spin dimpling

3. Hot dimpling

4. Cold dimpling

9. Minor repairs in sheet steel or soft aluminum alloy is done by

1. Punch dimpling

2. Spin dimpling

3. Hot dimpling

4. All

10.M T C S

1. Flying control surfaces should be checked for balance and operation

2. Pressure cabins may require a pneumatic inflation and leak test in

accordance with approved aircraft manual .

3. Integral fuel tanks should be given a pressure tent

4. All

11.After riveting the structure adjacent to moving mechanism should be

1. Operated through their complete range of movement

2. As in (1) and to ensure freedom from fouling

3. Both 1 & 2

4. Only (1) is correct

12.Rivets used in inaccessible areas are

1. Blind rivet
2. Solid shank rivet

3. Both

4. None

13. After the rivets have been closed they should be inspected to ensure
that

1. Rivet heads must not be deformed

2. Rivet heads must not be cracked

3. Surrounding area free from and distortion undamaged by riveting tool

4. All

14. MTICS

1. Cut the cable to the correct length using a cable cutter.

2. Apply a preservative compound to the cable ends before inserting the

cable into the end fitting.

3. Never solder cable ends to prevent fraying since the presence of solder
will increase the tendency of the cable to slip out of the fitting under load.

4. All the above.

15. If the shank is usually tight after the rivet head is removed, drill the
rivet about
1. one third through the thickness of the material
2. Two third through the thickness of the material
3. Three third through the thickness of the material
4. All

16. When using a power drill, set the drill on the rivet and rotate the chuck
several revolution by hand
1. Before turning on the power
2. After turning on the power
3. Both
4. None

17. Drill the rivet to the depth of its head while holding the drill at
angle
1.80degree
2.30 degree
3.90 degree
4. All

18. The rivet head should be drilled to approx, one half the thickness of
the top sheet. The dimple in --------------rivet usually eliminates the
necessity of filing and center punching the rivet head.
1.2017
2.2117
3.2117-T
4.5056-F

19. Full form of NACA

1. National advisory common for aeronautics
2. Nation advisory committee for aeronautics
3. National advisory committee for aeronautics
4. Nation advisory committee for aeronautics

20. Blind rivets are usually not used when driver rivets can be installed
1. in fluid tight areas
2. on a/c in air intake areas where rivet parts may be ingested by the
engine
3. On a/c control surfaces hinges, hinge bracket, flight control actuating
systems, wing attachment fitting etc
4. Aota

21. For metal repairs to the airframe the use of blind rivets must be
specifically authorized by the airframe manufacturer or approved by
1. DGCA
2. FAA
3. NACA
4. ALL
22. The first blind fasteners were introduced in
1. 1950
2. 1930
3. 1960
4. 1940

23. To make a NACA rivet installation the shank is upset into a .

Countersink
1. 92 deg
2. 72 deg
3. 82 deg
4. 42 deg

24. Standard self plugging blind rivet consist of a hollow sleeve and a
stem with increased dia in the plug section is
1. Mechanical lock blind rivet
2. Friction locked blind rivets
3. Replacing rivets
4. Blind rivets

25. The cherry max bulbed blind rivet consists of

1. Fully serrated stem with break notch shear ring and integral grip
adjustment cone
2. Metals used for these rivets are 2117-T4 and 5056-F aluminum alloy
3. Both
4. All

26. Cherry MAX bulbed rivet lengths are measured in increment of

1.1/8 inch
2. 5/32 inch
3.1/16 inch
4.3/16 inch

27. Remove rivets by drilling off the head and punching out the shank as
illustrated
1. File a flat area on the manufactured head of non flush rivets
2. Place a block of wood or a bucking bar under flush and non flush rivets
when center punching the manufactured head
3. Insert a drift punch into the hole drilled in the rivet and tilt the punch to
break off the rivet head
4. Aota

28. In case of small none . Separable ball bearing holds the bearing
1. Vertically
2. Horizontally
3. Longitudinally
4. AOTA

29. When a structure has to be dimpled to accommodate countersunk rivet

the holes first be drilled
1. Sheet not normally thicker than 16 swg
2. Undersized
3. To prevent overstressing and cracking of any material
4. AOTA

30. The minimum spacing between flush head riveting shall not less than
1. Four times the diameter of the rivet
2. Four times the radius of rivet shank
3. Both
4. None

31. Hot dimpling is

1. Coin dimpling
2. Electrically heated dies used type
3. Both
4. Only coin dimpling

32. At the time of removal of rivet, which factor should be monitor

regarding the rivet hole
1. Size
2. Original size
3. Shape
4. Both 2 & 3

33. To remove rivet what is needed

1. Hand tool
2. Power drill
3. Both
4. Only 2 is correct

34. Which size of drill bit should be used for removal of rivet?
1. One size bigger than the rivet shank
2. One size smaller than the rivet shank
3. Same as the rivet head
4. Same as the rivet shank

35. If the rivet head does not come loose which punch should be used?
1. Drift punch
2. Center punch
3. Both
4. None

36. NACA method has primary application

1. Fuselage
2. Cockpit
3. Wing area
4. Fuel tank area

37. The rivet installation technique is known as

1. NASA
2. NAFT
3. NACA
4 All

38. To remove a countersunk rivet, the drill should be of

1.0.002 inch smaller than the rivet shank
2.0.003 inch smaller than the rivet shank
3.0.03 inch smaller than the rivet shank
4. All

39. The countersunk rivet should be drilled approximately

1.1/3 of the thickness of top sheet
2.1/4 of the thickness of top sheet
3.1/2 of the thickness of top sheet
4. None.
40. The smallest allowable rivet pitch is
1.2 times rivet diameter
2.3 times rivet diameter
3.4 times rivet diameter
4.5 times rivet diameter

41. The perpendicular distance between rivet rows is known as

1. Pitch
2. Transverse pitch
3. Spacing
4. As in 2 and is usually 75 percent of the rivet pitch

42. The minimum spacing between protruding head rivet shall not be
1. Less than 3 times the rivet diameter
2. More than3 times the rivet diameter
3. Less than4 times the rivet diameter
4. More than4 times the rivet diameter

43. The resistance to tension is referred as

1. Bearing strength
2. Shear strength
3. Both
4. None

44. Types of crack may form during dimpling are

1. Radial crack
2. Circumferential cracks
3. Both
4. As in 3 and usual cause is insufficient dimpling heat for all cracks

45. A rough hole or dimple that is too deep causes

1. Radial crack
2. Circumferential crack
3. Dimple
4. None

46. Countersunk friction lock rivet have a head angle of ..

1. 90 deg
2. 100 deg
3. 50 deg
4. 80 deg

47. Purpose of lubrication of bearings is required for

1. To protect from corrosion
2. To avoid of interring of foreign matter
3. Both
4. None

48. Cherry max rivets are used in

1. Thin sheet
2. Thick sheet
3. Both a & b
4. Aota

49. The head rivet removal file a flat on the head of the rivet . The
flat surface for drilling.
1. Center punch
2. Prick punch
3. Drip punch
4. Drift punch

50. A flat joint placing one over the other overlaps the other two being
riveted along the seam is called
1. Lap joint
2. Butt joint
3. Both 1& 2
4. NOTA

51. Joints as made by placing two pieces of materials edge to edge, so that
there is no overlapping is called .
1. Lap joint
2. Butt joint
3. Both 1 & 2
4. NOTA

52. Rivet spacing also referred as rivet pitch is the distance b/w the rivet
in the same row & is measured from
1. Rivet center to rivet center
2. Rivet diameter
3. Rivet head
4. None

53. Rivet spacing depends upon several factor of

1. Thickness of rivet
2. Diameter of rivet
3. Manner in which the sheet will be stressed
4. All

54. The minimum spacing b/w protruding head rivet shall not be less than
1. 4 times the rivet diameter
2.3 times the rivet diameter
3. 6 times the rivet diameter
4. 2 times the rivet diameter

55. The minimum spacing b/w flush head riveting shall not less than
1. 5 times the diameter of the rivet
2. 3 times the diameter of the rivet
3. 4 times the diameter of the rivet
4. 2 times the diameter of the rivet

56. The smallest allowable rivet pitch is the

1. 3 times the diameter of the rivet
2. 4 times the diameter of the rivet
3. 5 times the diameter of the rivet
4. 3 times the diameter of the rivet

57. Rivet guns are identified by number of which correspond to

their hitting power.
1. 1x through 8x
2. 1x through 6x
3. 1x through 9x
4. 1x through 4x

58. 1x is the ..
1. Heaviest hitting
2. Lightest hitting
3. Both 1 & 2
4. NOTA
59. 9x is the
1. Heaviest hitting
2. Lightest hitting
3. Both 1 & 2
4. NOTA

60. Dimpling process for identifying .

1. Thick sheet material
2. Thin sheet material
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Nota

61. Structure has to be dimpled to accommodate . Then hold

should be first drilled.
1. Universal head rivet
2. Countersunk rivet
3. Both 1 & 2
4. NOTA

62. Punch dimpling method of dimpling suitable for minor repair in sheet
.
1. Steel
2. Aluminum alloy
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Hard carbon steel

63. Similar to has a spigot, which engages in female tools of the same
form .
1. Drift punch
2. Drip punch
3. Center punch
4. AOTA

64. Support clamps should be placed at the specified intervals. Typical

values are:
1. 1/8 tubing every nine inches
2. tubing every 12 inches
3. 3/8 tubing every 16 inches
4. All

65. Fluid lines should run so there is no possibility of fluid

dripping on the wire
1. below electrical wire bundles
2. above electrical wire bundles
3. Both
4. None

66. MTCS

1. Fit all clamp block caps and pipe fittings loosely to ensure they all fit
correctly.

2. Never attempt to pull a tube up to a fitting with the nut.

3. This will place a strain on the pipe flare or fitting and vibration may
cause the fitting to fail.

4. ALL

67. MTCS

1. If a fluid line is through a bulkhead,

2. It must be supported by bonded cushion clamps and

3. Centred in the hole so that there is protection against chafing.

4. ALL

68. Any discoloration of the bearing indicates that

1. High (tempering) temperatures have been reached

2. Low temperature have been reached

3. None

69. Rolling elements and raceways: Visually check for

1. Corrosion,

2. Pitting, fracture, chipping and

3. Damaged cages where fitted.

4. All

70. Rolling elements and raceways are visually check for for Brinelling

1. Indentation of the raceway by the rolling elements.

2. Caused by shock loading

3. Both 1 & 2

4. Only 2 is incorrect

71. MTICS

1. Wheel bearings are normally tapered roller bearings

2. Should be packed with the correct grease when re-fitting the wheel.

3. Wheel bearings are normally spherical bearings

4. All are incorrect

72. The majority of bearing failures are caused by

1. Faulty installation,

2. Unsatisfactory lubrication, or

3. Inadequate protection against entry of liquids, dirt or grit.

4. All

73. MTCS

1. Soak the bearing in preservative oil (mineral and lanolin mix) as

specified. Turn and swill around to ensure all over coating.
2. Wrap in grease-proof paper or oil paper; box and label. Store
horizontally to prevent brinelling.
 3. Clean, inspect and re-protect annually.
4. As in 1, 2, 3 and Miniature bearings are immersed in oil in a closed
phial.

74. Gear wear may cause two main problems:

1.Reduction in the width of the tooth
2.Deformation or damage to the tooth.

3. Both
4. None

75. The main effect of wear in the teeth is excessive clearance between
engaged teeth. This
clearance is commonly called
1. Backlash
2. Dimpling
3. Riveting
4. None

76. Testing may be carried out in various ways:

1. Measurement of free movement of a control with the control held
stationary
2. Hold one gear firm and attempt to rotate the engaging gear. Backlash
will be identified by feel or rattle.
3. Inspection of the teeth. Backlash may cause a flat spot where the teeth
engage and Measurement with feeler gauge.
4. All

77. caused by surface cracks being extended

1. Pitting
2. Abrasion
3. Flaking
4. None

78. Types of gear wear are

1. Pitting
2. Abrasion
3. Flaking
4. All

79. Abrasion aggravated by the use of

1. Low viscosity oil.

2. High viscosity oil

3. Both

4. None

80. MTICS

1. This rippled appearance may be caused by plastic deformation of the

tooth where the gear
loading is high.

2. The high gear loading may result in undue surface wear because the
surface hardness is reduced.

3. The high gear loading may result in undue surface wear because the
surface hardness is increased.

4. None

81. Testing of backlash is done by

1. Feeler gauge

2. Micrometer

3. Both

4. None

82. The amount of backlash allowed in a gear system will depend on

various factors.

1. Tolerances allowed in the transmission train.

2. Load being operated

3. Both

4. Only 2 is correct

83. Backlash will be identified by

1. Feel

2. Rattle.

3.1 Or 2

4. None

84. Control cables should be replaced when they become

1. Worn, distorted,

2. corroded, kinked

3. Damaged.

4. All

85. Swaged cable terminals should be proof loaded prior to fitting to

aircraft. It is normal to proof load the cable to ..of its breaking
strength.

1. 60%

2.70%

3.75%

4.80%

86. The purpose of this proof loading is to:

1. Test the cable for proper strength

2.ensure the end fittings are secure
3.pre-stretch the cable prior to fitting

4. All
87. When swaging end fittings the correct procedure must be followed to
ensure the fitting is secure
1.up to the maximum test load

2 .up to the minimum test load

3. Both

4. None

88. After swaging, the fitting should be inspected to ensure

1. It is free from die marks,

2. Splits and that it is round.

3. Check also for cable slippage in the terminal and for cut or broken wire
strands.

4. All

89. The fitting barrel diameter is checked by

1. Micrometer

2. Go-No Go gauge

3. Both

4. Feeler gauge

90. Carefully examine all cables for corrosion, particularly if the cable
passes through or is situated in the following areas

1. Battery Compartments
2.Lavatories
3.Wheel wells and any other compartment that contains corrosive fumes,
vapors or liquids

4. All

91. Examine cable runs for .

1. Correct routing, fraying, twisting

2. Wear at fairleads, pulleys,

3. Antiabrasion strips and guards

4. All are correct

92. Check turnbuckles for

1. Proper thread exposure

2. Broken or missing safety locking wire or clips.

3. Both

4. None

93. Pneumatic and oxygen pipes are usually tested with ... this being
followed by a further test with air, in which pressure is limited to
maximum system pressure.

1. Water

2. Oil

3. Kerosene

4. Grease

94. Hose assemblies a proof pressure test is carried out o a standard static
hydraulic test rig. The pressure used for this test is normally

1. One and half times the maximum working pressure of the system into
which the hose is to be fitted.

2. Two and half times the maximum working pressure of the system into
which the hose is to be fitted.

3. Three and half times the maximum working pressure of the system into
which the hose is to be fitted.
4. Four and half times the maximum working pressure of the system into
which the hose is to be fitted.

95. For hydraulic hose assemblies the test fluid should be the ..as
the fluid uses in the aircraft system

1. Same type

2. Different type

3. Any one

4. None

96. MTICS

1. The pipe end should be square, smoothly finished and clean.

2. A rough or burred edge may cause the pipe to spit when flared.

3. The pipe end should be Triangular, smoothly finished and clean.

4. All

97. When the flare is formed the pipe should be freed from the half bushes
should be inspected for
1.cracks

2. Splits

3. Eccentricity, or other visible faults.

4. All

98. In the production of a riveted joint we must consider the following

factors:
1.The strength and type of joint required
2.Selection of the rivet
3.Layout of rivet pattern

4. All
99. Aircraft materials are usually having

1. High strength

2. Light weight.

3. Both

4. None

100. Gear wear may causes main problem

1. Reduction in the width of the tooth

2. Deformation

3. Damage to the tooth.

4. All the above

101. The amount of backlash allowed in a gear system will depend on

various factors

1. Tolerances allowed in the transmission train

2. As in 1 & If the gears are used to move a flying control, there will be
limits on the backlash permitted.

3. As in 2 & Load being operated

4. as in 1 & 3

102. Where excessive contact stress results in complete surface

destruction is known as

1. Arrested pitting

2. Progressive pitting

3. Pitch line pitting

4. None

103. corrective pitting is also known as

1. Arrested pitting

2. Progressive pitting

3. Pitch line pitting

4. None

104. potting caused by high spots wearing down early in gear life and no
further pitting occurring.

1. Arrested pitting

2. Progressive pitting

3. Pitch line pitting

4. None

105. Larger gears often suffer more due to the width band contact being
related to the radius of curvature and is further aggravated by low pitch
line velocities.

1. Arrested pitting

2. Progressive pitting

3. Pitch line pitting

4. None

106. Excessive contact stress results in complete surface destruction is

associated with

1. Arrested pitting

2. Progressive pitting

3. Pitch line pitting

4. None
107. A coarse type of pitting associated with case hardened gears is
referred as

1. Arrested pitting

2. Progressive pitting

3. Pitch line pitting

4. None

108. After swaging, the fitting should be inspected to ensure

1. It is free from die marks,

2. Splits and that it is round.

3. Check also for cable slippage in the terminal and for cut or broken wire
strands.

4. All

109. MTICS

1. Arrested pitting (Americans use the term corrective pitting). This is

caused by high spots wearing down early in gear life and no further pitting
occurring.
2. Progressive pitting is where excessive contact stress results in complete
surface destruction.
3. Pitch line pitting is a coarse type of pitting associated with case
hardened gears

4. None

111. The swaged fittings should be checked

1. for indication of cable slippage within fittings.

2. for distortion and/or broken strands.

3. Both
4. None

112. The turnbuckles should be checked

1. for proper thread exposure

2. Broken or missing safety locking wire or clips.

3. Both

4. Only 2 is wrong

113. Routing should be checked for?

1.Examine cable runs for correct routing

2. Fraying, twisting or wear at fairleads, pulleys, antiabrasion strips and

guards.

3. Look for interference with adjacent structure, equipment, wiring,

plumbing and other controls.

4. All

114. MTCS

1. As wear is taking place externally, the same action is occurring

internally, particularly where cable pass over pulleys and quadrants.

2. This condition is not easily detected unless the strands of the cable can
be separated. Wear of this type, results from relative motion between the
inner wire surfaces.

3. This wear can be greater than that occurring on the surface of the wire.

4. All

115. MTCS

1. The cables may be examined in-situ for broken wires by passing a cloth
along the length of the cable.
2. This will both clean the cable and detect broken wires if the cloth snags
the cable. The absence of snags does not mean that there are no broken
wires.

3. It will sometimes be necessary to remove the cable and bend the wire to
check for breaks.

4. All

116. The fitting barrel diameter is checked by:

1. Micrometer

2. Go-No Go gaugeI

3. Both

4. None

117. During the swaged fitting the following should be followed

1. Cut the cable to the correct length using a cable cutter.

2. Apply a preservative compound to the cable ends before inserting the

cable into the end fitting.

3. Never solder cable ends to prevent fraying since the presence of solder
will increase the tendency of the cable to slip out of the fitting under load.

4. All

118. Swaged cable terminals should be proof loaded ..to

fitting to aircraft.

1. Prior

2. After

3. None

4. Only 2 is correct

119. MTICS
1. Pitch line pitting is a coarse type of pitting associated with case
hardened gears.

2. Pitch line pitting is a coarse type of pitting not associated with case
hardened gears.

3. None

120. Progressive pitting is where ..contact stress results in

complete surface destruction.

1. Excessive

2. Minimum

3. Only 1 is correct

4. Only 2 is correct