Module 9 Essay Questions
Module 7 Essay Titles
Discuss the methods of protection against HIRF and the checks/inspections which would be carried out after a fault was entered in the tech log.
On carrying out a system check of a stall warning system it is discovered that the first officers stick shaker is inoperative. Describe how you would fault find the system and how you would rectify the defect.
On trouble shooting an IDG overheat lamp fault, it was discovered that the connector of the IDG had evidence of overheating. Describe in detail the fault rectification process and how all the work should be recorded.
During an engine start it is noticed that the No.2 ignition system is not working. What are you going to do to fix the problem and what certification (if any) is required?
After heavy maintenance an aircraft is taken outside for engine runs. the engine will rotate but not ignite, describe the possible causes of this and how you would go about fault finding this problem
On a walk round inspection you notice smoke/vapour in the starboard wheel well. Describe the actions you would take and list possible causes.
The pilot reports a burning smell from the flight deck air conditioning system. State your actions and detail possible causes.
Describe how you would replace a PCB, and the precautions you would take.
Describe in detail your actions after finding a landing gear strut low.
On a major hangar inspection you find corrosion in an unpressurised panel. Detail your actions to return the aircraft to service.
Describe the procedures when inspecting a brake unit. What would you do on discovering a brake unit 'worn to limits'?
Describe the procedure, documentation used, and those to be filled out when jacking a nose wheel aircraft over 5700kg.
List NDT techniques commonly used for inspecting aircraft structure and components. give details of defects it will find, what materials the techniques may be used on and what are the chief advantages and
Discuss the methods of protection against HIRF and the checks/inspections which would be carried out after a fault was entered in the tech log.
On carrying out a system check of a stall warning system it is discovered that the first officers stick shaker is inoperative. Describe how you would fault find the system and how you would rectify the defect.
On trouble shooting an IDG overheat lamp fault, it was discovered that the connector of the IDG had evidence of overheating. Describe in detail the fault rectification process and how all the work should be recorded.
During an engine start it is noticed that the No.2 ignition system is not working. What are you going to do to fix the problem and what certification (if any) is required?
After heavy maintenance an aircraft is taken outside for engine runs. the engine will rotate but not ignite, describe the possible causes of this and how you would go about fault finding this problem
On a walk round inspection you notice smoke/vapour in the starboard wheel well. Describe the actions you would take and list possible causes.
The pilot reports a burning smell from the flight deck air conditioning system. State your actions and detail possible causes.
Describe how you would replace a PCB, and the precautions you would take.
Describe in detail your actions after finding a landing gear strut low.
On a major hangar inspection you find corrosion in an unpressurised panel. Detail your actions to return the aircraft to service.
Describe the procedures when inspecting a brake unit. What would you do on discovering a brake unit 'worn to limits'?
Describe the procedure, documentation used, and those to be filled out when jacking a nose wheel aircraft over 5700kg.
List NDT techniques commonly used for inspecting aircraft structure and components. give details of defects it will find, what materials the techniques may be used on and what are the chief advantages and