Section 7 · ESSAYS

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.

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Classes of fire and extinguishing agents

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7.1

Classes of fire and extinguishing agents

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Describe 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

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7.1

High-pressure gas systems

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Explain 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

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7.2 / 7.3

Calibration and control of tools

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Explain 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

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7.5

Engineering drawings and ATA 100

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Describe 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

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7.6

Fits and clearances

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Explain the three classes of fit between mating components and describe how fits and clearances are checked during maintenance.

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