Essay Bank · 15 essays
All fifteen written-answer subjects, from safety and tooling through fits, riveting, hoses and joining to weighing, handling, NDT and release to service. Each carries a model answer and the examiner's key points.
Classes of fire and extinguishing agents
Classes of fire and extinguishing agents
A · BDescribe the classes of fire encountered in aircraft maintenance and the extinguishing agent appropriate to each. State the precautions to be observed when tackling a fire.
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High-pressure gas systems
High-pressure gas systems
A · BExplain the hazards associated with oxygen and nitrogen systems and the precautions to be observed when working with high-pressure gases on aircraft.
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Calibration and control of tools
Calibration and control of tools
A · BExplain the importance of the calibration and control of tools and test equipment in a maintenance organisation, and describe the consequences of using uncalibrated equipment.
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Engineering drawings and ATA 100
Engineering drawings and ATA 100
A · BDescribe the ATA Specification 100 chapter system and explain the difference between first-angle and third-angle projection in engineering drawings.
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Fits and clearances
Fits and clearances
A · B1Explain the three classes of fit between mating components and describe how fits and clearances are checked during maintenance.
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Crimping and electrical bonding
Crimping and electrical bonding
A · BDescribe the procedure for producing and inspecting a crimped electrical connection, and explain the purpose of electrical bonding.
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Solid-rivet joints
Solid-rivet joints
A · B1Describe the requirements for a satisfactory solid-rivet joint, including layout, and explain how a completed riveted joint is inspected.
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Flexible hoses
Flexible hoses
A · B1Describe the identification, installation and inspection of flexible hoses used on aircraft.
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Soldering, brazing and welding
Soldering, brazing and welding
A · BDistinguish between soldering, brazing and welding, and describe how each type of joint is inspected.
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Weighing and centre of gravity
Weighing and centre of gravity
A · BDescribe the procedure and precautions for weighing an aircraft and determining its centre of gravity.
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Jacking safety
Jacking safety
A · BDescribe the safety precautions to be observed when jacking an aircraft.
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De-icing and anti-icing fluids
De-icing and anti-icing fluids
A · BExplain the purpose and types of aircraft de-icing and anti-icing fluids and the precautions to be observed during their application.
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Non-destructive testing
Non-destructive testing
A · BDescribe four non-destructive testing methods, stating for each a suitable application and a limitation.
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Inspections after abnormal events
Inspections after abnormal events
A · BDescribe the inspection actions required following (a) a lightning strike and (b) a heavy (hard) landing.
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Release to service and life-limited parts
Release to service and life-limited parts
A · BExplain the purpose of the Certificate of Release to Service and describe the control of life-limited components.
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