Module 06 Paprt 1 Material and Process

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Module 06. Materials & Hardware
01a. Aircraft Materials - Ferrous.
Question Number.
1.
When drilling stainless steel, use a.
Option A.
drill ground to 120 , slow cutting speed.
Option B.
drill ground to 90 , fast cutting speed.
Option C.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
2.
How is a material galvanised?.
Option A.
Sprayed with nickel solution.
Option B.
Packed in a drum containing zinc dust and heated.
Option C.
Dipped in a bath of molten zinc.
Correct Answer is.
Dipped in a bath of molten zinc.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
3.
What temperature would steel be tempered at?.
Option A.
At the annealing temperature.
Option B.
Above the annealing temperature.
Option C.
Below the annealing temperature.
Correct Answer is.
Below the annealing temperature.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
4.
Tempering steel gives.
Option A.
greater brittleness.
Option B.
greater hardness.
Option C.
relief of internal stress after hardening.
Correct Answer is.
relief of internal stress after hardening.
Explanation. Tempering is done to relieve internal stresses.
Question Number.
5.
The addition of chromium to steel will produce.
Option A.
toughness.
Option B.
hardness.
Option C.
ductility.
Correct Answer is.
hardness.
Explanation. Chromium is alloyed with steel to make it harder.
Question Number.
6.
Chromium added to plain carbon steel.
Option A.
increases it's resistance to corrosion.
Option B.
turns it into a non-ferrous alloy.
Option C.
makes the metal softer.
Correct Answer is.
increases it's resistance to corrosion.
Explanation. Chromium, when added to steel increases its hardness and corrosion resistance (hence
CRS).
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Question Number.
7.
The purpose of case hardening is to.
Option A.
produce a hard case over a tough core.
Option B.
reduce the carbon in the steel.
Option C.
introduce carbon into the steel.
Correct Answer is.
produce a hard case over a tough core.
Explanation. Case hardening hardens the surface only.
Question Number.
8.
At normal temperatures HC steel is harder because.
Option A.
it has more austenite.
Option B.
of the % of carbon in the granules.
Option C.
it has less austenite.
Correct Answer is.
of the % of carbon in the granules.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
9.
Nitriding is.
Option A.
tempering.
Option B.
anodising.
Option C.
case hardening.
Correct Answer is.
case hardening.
Explanation. Nitriding is a form of case hardening.
Question Number.
10.
Medium carbon steels have a carbon content of.
Option A.
0.3 - 0.5 %.
Option B.
0.5 - 0.8 %.
Option C.
0.8 - 1.05 %.
Correct Answer is.
0.3 - 0.5 %.
Explanation. Medium carbon steel is 0.3 - 0.6% (approx). FAA AC43 4-1.
Question Number.
11.
A ferrous metal contains.
Option A.
aluminium.
Option B.
iron.
Option C.
magnesium.
Correct Answer is.
iron.
Explanation. Ferrous' is from the Latin for iron.
Question Number.
12.
With respect to ferrous metals which of the following is true?.
Option A.
Iron is not any element of ferrous metals.
Option B.
Iron is a main element and most ferrous metal are magnetic.
Option C.
Iron is a main element and ferrous metals are not magnetic.
Correct Answer is.
Iron is a main element and most ferrous metal are magnetic.
Explanation. The Latin for iron is 'Ferrum' Ferrous metals are named thus, and most are
paramagnetic with the exception of some stainless steels.
Question Number.
13.
The annealing process on steel is required sometimes as it.
Option A.
provides a corrosion resistant layer that prevents oxidation.
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Option B.
allows the material a greater stress per unit area.
Option C.
relieves internal stress suffered after engineering processes.
Correct Answer is.
relieves internal stress suffered after engineering processes.
Explanation. Annealing is to relieve internal stresses.
Question Number.
14.
Cobalt steel tested on the Brinell test would have a BHN number
between.
Option A.
100 to 175.
Option B.
300 to 400.
Option C.
600 to 700.
Correct Answer is.
600 to 700.
Explanation. Cobalt steel (used in cobalt drills) has a very high hardness (600-700 BHN or 60-65
Rockwell C). BL/10-3.
Question Number.
15.
If a material is found to be in the tertiary phase of creep the following
procedure should be implemented:.
Option A.
The component should under go dye penetrant process and condition monitored.
Option B.
The crack should be stop drill, condition monitoring should be applied.
Option C.
The component should be replaced immediately.
Correct Answer is.
The component should be replaced immediately.
Explanation. The tertiary phase of creep occurs just before complete failure of the component.
BL/10-3 3.11.3.
Question Number.
16.
What is used for marking out steels?.
Option A.
Engineers blue.
Option B.
Wax crayon.
Option C.
Copper sulphate.
Correct Answer is.
Copper sulphate.
Explanation. Copper sulphate is used for marking steel. Workshop Technology Part 1 Pg 209.
Question Number.
17.
Phosphating of steels is carried out by immersing the steel in to a
solution of.
Option A.
phosphoric acid and metal phosphates.
Option B.
nitric acid and sulphur.
Option C.
metal phosphates and sulphuric acid.
Correct Answer is.
phosphoric acid and metal phosphates.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/7-4 1.1.
Question Number.
18.
Tempering entails.
Option A.
heating under the UCP and slow cooling.
Option B.
heating over the UCP and fast cooling.
Option C.
heating over the UCP and slow cooling.
Correct Answer is.
heating under the UCP and slow cooling.
Explanation. To temper steel, heat to BELOW the Lower Critical Temperature (LCT) and cool
either slowly or quench in water.
Question Number.
19.
Austenitic stainless steels are.
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Option A.
magnetic.
Option B.
non-magnetic.
Option C.
hardened by heat treatment.
Correct Answer is.
non-magnetic.
Explanation. Austenitic stainless steel is non-magnetic.
Question Number.
20.
The formation of steel depends upon.
Option A.
the formation of pearlite into austenite.
Option B.
the formation of austenite into pearlite.
Option C.
the presence of pearlite in the structure.
Correct Answer is.
the formation of austenite into pearlite.
Explanation. Austenite exists above the LCT and turns into pearlite as the steel cools.
Question Number.
21.
How is residual magnetism removed after an NDT examination?.
Option A.
EMI.
Option B.
EMC.
Option C.
Degaussing.
Correct Answer is.
Degaussing.
Explanation. Degaussing is another name for demagnetising.
Question Number.
22.
The hardness of steel depends upon.
Option A.
formation of pearlite into austenite.
Option B.
formation of cementite.
Option C.
the iron austenite grain structure.
Correct Answer is.
formation of cementite.
Explanation. Cementite (iron carbide) is the hard grain structure that precipitates from the austenite
as high carbon steel cools from above the UCT.
Question Number.
23.
The difference between annealing and normalizing is.
Option A.
both are heated above the UCT, cool slowly to anneal, cool in air to normalize.
Option B.
both are heated below the UCT, cool in air to anneal, cool slowly to normalize.
Option C.
both are heated above the UCT, cool in air to anneal, cool slowly to normalize.
Correct Answer is.
both are heated above the UCT, cool slowly to anneal, cool in air to
normalize.
Explanation. Both are heated above the UCT, but the only difference is, cool slowly (in the
furnace) to anneal, cool in air to normalize.
Question Number.
24.
Normalizing of steel is done to.
Option A.
remove residual stress of the manufacturing process.
Option B.
make steel softer.
Option C.
restore the fatigue life of steel.
Correct Answer is.
remove residual stress of the manufacturing process.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
25.
When normalising, the material is.
Option A.
quenched immediately.
Option B.
left to cool in room temperature.
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Option C.
cooled slowly.
Correct Answer is.
left to cool in room temperature.
Explanation. Cool in air when normalising.
Question Number.
26.
Cast iron is.
Option A.
very malleable.
Option B.
tough.
Option C.
heavy and brittle.
Correct Answer is.
heavy and brittle.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
27.
Case hardening can be carried out on.
Option A.
titanium.
Option B.
any ferrous metal.
Option C.
duralumin.
Correct Answer is.
any ferrous metal.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
28.
Exhaust systems are usually made from stainless steel which is
susceptible to.
Option A.
surface corrosion.
Option B.
filiform corrosion.
Option C.
intergranular corrosion.
Correct Answer is.
intergranular corrosion.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
29.
When metal is first heated slightly above its critical temperature and
then cooled rapidly it is common that the metal will increase in.
Option A.
brittleness.
Option B.
both of the above.
Option C.
hardness.
Correct Answer is.
both of the above.
Explanation. This is the process of hardening (ferrous) metals.
Question Number.
30.
Steel is tempered.
Option A.
after hardening.
Option B.
before hardening.
Option C.
to increase hardening.
Correct Answer is.
after hardening.
Explanation. Tempering is to reduce the brittleness caused by hardening.
Question Number.
31.
If a steel component is operated below the fatigue limit. The fatigue
life is.
Option A.
finite.
Option B.
infinite.
Option C.
depend on its proof stress.
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Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
infinite.
http://metals.about.com/library/bldef-Fatigue-Limit.htm
Question Number.
32.
A low carbon steel would normally be case hardened using.
Option A.
the nitriding process.
Option B.
flame or induction hardening.
Option C.
pack or gas carburising.
Correct Answer is.
pack or gas carburising.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.efunda.com/processes/heat_treat/hardening/diffusion.cfm
Question Number.
33.
After a product has been manufactured and all heat treatment has
been carried out the stress remaining if any is termed as.
Option A.
residual stress.
Option B.
working stress.
Option C.
applied stress.
Correct Answer is.
residual stress.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.physiqueindustrie.com/residual_stress.php
Question Number.
34.
Annealing steels.
Option A.
toughens the metal.
Option B.
makes the metal malleable.
Option C.
makes the metal brittle.
Correct Answer is.
makes the metal malleable.
Explanation. A&P Technician General Textbook Chap 7 page 3.
Question Number.
35.
Tempering of hardened steel is carried out to.
Option A.
retain surface hardness, but soften the core.
Option B.
retain core hardness, but soften the surface.
Option C.
significantly reduce the brittleness without suffering a major drop in its strength.
Correct Answer is.
significantly reduce the brittleness without suffering a major drop in its
strength.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
36.
High speed steel relies heavily on the following metallic element for
its ability to cut other metals, even when it is heated to a dull red colour.
Option A.
Tungsten.
Option B.
Nickel.
Option C.
Vanadium.
Correct Answer is.
Tungsten.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
37.
When a low carbon steel bolt is stretched beyond its elastic limit
without breaking, it will.
Option A.
deform temporarily.
Option B.
become more ductile.
Option C.
deform permanently.
Correct Answer is.
deform permanently.
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Explanation.
NIL.
Question Number.
38.
1% Nickel, 1% Carbon, steel is widely used for.
Option A.
exhaust valves.
Option B.
ball and roller bearings.
Option C.
high tensile steel bolts.
Correct Answer is.
ball and roller bearings.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
39.
Fatigue failure may be defined as.
Option A.
failure caused by stress in excess of the material U.T.S.
Option B.
failure due to impact.
Option C.
reduction in strength due to alternating loads.
Correct Answer is.
reduction in strength due to alternating loads.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
40.
Normalising steels.
Option A.
increases toughness.
Option B.
increases the hardness.
Option C.
relieves the stresses.
Correct Answer is.
relieves the stresses.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
41.
Cast iron is.
Option A.
tough.
Option B.
heavy and brittle.
Option C.
very malleable.
Correct Answer is.
heavy and brittle.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
42.
Austenitic steel is produced when the material is heated to.
Option A.
above the Upper Critical Point.
Option B.
above the Lower Critical Point.
Option C.
below the Upper Critical Point.
Correct Answer is.
above the Upper Critical Point.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
43.
Steel is produced by refining pig iron where air/oxygen is blown
through the molten material to remove.
Option A.
carbon.
Option B.
oxides.
Option C.
sulphur.
Correct Answer is.
carbon.
Explanation. Air is to 'decarburise' the pig iron.
http://www.bsu.edu/web/acmaassel/steel.html
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Question Number.
44.
During a Rockwell Hardness test, what dimension is measured?.
Option A.
The diameter of the indent.
Option B.
The depth of the indent.
Option C.
The diameter and depth of the indent.
Correct Answer is.
The depth of the indent.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.qcplus.co.uk/training/training-rockwell.htm
Question Number.
45.
What does the 0 in 2024-T3 mean?.
Option A.
The percentage of impurities in the alloy.
Option B.
The alloy has not been modified.
Option C.
The alloy has been modified.
Correct Answer is.
The alloy has not been modified.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.jjjtrain.com/vms/engineering_metal_stds.html#6
Question Number.
46.
In most aircraft hydraulic systems, two-piece tube connectors
consisting of a sleeve and a nut are used when a tubing flare is required. The use of this type of
connector eliminates.
Option A.
the flaring operation prior to assembly.
Option B.
the possibility of reducing the flare thickness by wiping or ironing during the
tightening process.
Option C.
wrench damage to the tubing during the tightening process.
Correct Answer is.
the possibility of reducing the flare thickness by wiping or ironing during the
tightening process.
Explanation. With the two-piece fitting (AN818) there is no relative motion between the fitting and
the flare when the nut is being tightened.
01b. Aircraft Materials - Ferrous.
Question Number.
1.
In the tensile strength test.
Option A.
the material is pulled to limit of elasticity.
Option B.
the material is pulled to until it breaks.
Option C.
the material is pulled until it reaches its UTS.
Correct Answer is.
the material is pulled to until it breaks.
Explanation. The material is tested to full destructions.
Question Number.
2.
Impact resistance measures the.
Option A.
material toughness.
Option B.
material hardness.
Option C.
material ductility.
Correct Answer is.
material toughness.
Explanation. Toughness' is resistance to impact.
Question Number.
3.
Specified time of contact between the indentor and test piece in a
vickers or brinell hardness test is.
Option A.
20 seconds.
Option B.
10 seconds.
Option C.
15 seconds.
Correct Answer is.
15 seconds.
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Explanation.
CAIPs BL/10-3 5.2.8.
Question Number.
4.
In an Izod impact test the striking energy of the striker is
approximately.
Option A.
150 J.
Option B.
163 J.
Option C.
300 J.
Correct Answer is.
163 J.
Explanation. CAIPs BL/10-3 6.2.
Question Number.
5.
The Charpy test measures.
Option A.
strain.
Option B.
impact energy.
Option C.
Young's modulus.
Correct Answer is.
impact energy.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
6.
The 'Fatigue limit' for steel is generally in the region of, compared to
the static U.T.S.
Option A.
40%-60%.
Option B.
60%-80%.
Option C.
20%-40%.
Correct Answer is.
20%-40%.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.key-to-steel.com/Articles/Art137.htm
Question Number.
7.
The ability of mild steel to accept more load after the yield point is
reached is due to.
Option A.
necking.
Option B.
strain hardening.
Option C.
plasticisation.
Correct Answer is.
strain hardening.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
8.
What is a Rockwell tester used for?.
Option A.
Hardness Testing.
Option B.
Tensile Testing.
Option C.
Fatigue Testing.
Correct Answer is.
Hardness Testing.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.qcplus.co.uk/training/training-rockwell.htm
Question Number.
9.
What type of test involves using a weighted pendulum to strike a
material until fracture?.
Option A.
Hardness Test.
Option B.
Impact Resistance Test.
Option C.
Fatigue Testing.
Correct Answer is.
Impact Resistance Test.
Explanation. NIL. http://www-materials.eng.cam.ac.uk/mpsite/properties/non-IE/toughness.html
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Question Number.
10.
Which of the folllowing are all hardness testing machines?.
Option A.
Rockwell, Brinell and Izod.
Option B.
Rockwell, Vickers and Izod.
Option C.
Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers.
Correct Answer is.
Rockwell, Brinell and Vickers.
Explanation. Standard Aviation Maintenance Handbook Page 4-11.
02a. Aircraft Materials - Non-Ferrous.
Question Number.
1.
The most suitable mixture for a salt bath operation is.
Option A.
20% nitrate of soda and 80% sodium nitrate.
Option B.
Option C.
70% sodium chlorate and 30% sodium nitrate.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. BL/9-1 12.
Question Number.
2.
How many times can clad alloy be heat treated?.
Option A.
Once only.
Option B.
3 times.
Option C.
as many times as required.
Correct Answer is.
3 times.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
3.
The symbol 'W' on a material indicates.
Option A.
it is for use on aircraft mainplanes only.
Option B.
it has been solution treated and will respond effectively to precipitation treatment.
Option C.
it is for workshop use only.
Correct Answer is.
it has been solution treated and will respond effectively to precipitation
treatment.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
4.
For a particular metal material, what conditions are best to minimise
creep?.
Option A.
Low stress, low temperature.
Option B.
Low stress, high temperature.
Option C.
High stress, low temperature.
Correct Answer is.
Low stress, low temperature.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
5.
What is the effect of precipitation heat treatment on aluminium?.
Option A.
It speeds up age hardening process.
Option B.
It delays the age hardening process.
Option C.
It softens the material to allow it to be worked.
Correct Answer is.
It speeds up age hardening process.
Explanation. NIL.
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Question Number.
6.
Aluminium exposed to air will.
Option A.
oxidise and become weaker.
Option B.
oxidise and become electrically insulated.
Option C.
oxidise and become stronger.
Correct Answer is.
oxidise and become electrically insulated.
Explanation. Oxides of all metals are insulators.
Question Number.
7.
What care should you take with 2024-T3?.
Option A.
Do not scratch or make nicks in it.
Option B.
Do not bend at sharp angles.
Option C.
Do not remove the surface of the sheet metal.
Correct Answer is.
Do not scratch or make nicks in it.
Explanation. 2024-T3 has a low fatigue resistance.
Question Number.
8.
Composition of silver solder is.
Option A.
tin and lead.
Option B.
tin, lead and silver.
Option C.
tin, lead, silver and antimony.
Correct Answer is.
tin, lead, silver and antimony.
Explanation. BL/6-1 Table 3.
Question Number.
9.
If aluminium alloy is not quenched within the minimum time allowed
after heat treatment is it will be.
Option A.
subject to corrosion.
Option B.
malleable.
Option C.
brittle.
Correct Answer is.
brittle.
Explanation. If al. alloy is not quenched, the copper precipitates and it remains hard and brittle.
Question Number.
10.
Anodizing protects alloy metal from corrosion and does what else?.
Option A.
Seals the surface from moisture.
Option B.
Makes a good surface for paint to adhere to.
Option C.
Makes the surface alkaline.
Correct Answer is.
Makes a good surface for paint to adhere to.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
11.
If caustic soda turns a material black what is it?.
Option A.
Aluminium alloy.
Option B.
Alclad.
Option C.
Aluminium.
Correct Answer is.
Aluminium alloy.
Explanation. Caustic soda turns al.alloy black, and pure aluminium white.
Question Number.
12.
Option A.
Caustic soda.
What chemical is used to identify aluminium alloys?.
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Option B.
Copper sulphate.
Option C.
Nitric acid.
Correct Answer is.
Caustic soda.
Explanation. Caustic soda turns al.alloy black, and pure aluminium white.
Question Number.
13.
Pure aluminium is.
Option A.
highly resistant to corrosion.
Option B.
not resistant to corrosion.
Option C.
reasonably resistant to corrosion.
Correct Answer is.
highly resistant to corrosion.
Explanation. Pure aluminium is highly resistant to corrosion.
Question Number.
14.
Precipitation treating makes the metal.
Option A.
Precipitation treating makes the metal.
Option B.
less strong and hard.
Option C.
harder, stronger and less ductile.
Correct Answer is.
harder, stronger and less ductile.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
15.
A material has the code 2024-TH6 on it. Which part of the code
indicates the percentage of the alloying element?.
Option A.
H.
Option B.
20.
Option C.
6.
Correct Answer is.
20.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
Option A.
2025.
Option B.
5025.
Option C.
1025.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
16.
Aluminium alloyed primarily with magnesium is numbered.
5025.
Question Number.
17.
Heat treatment is shown on a British aluminium alloy by a.
Option A.
letter and number code.
Option B.
number code.
Option C.
letter code
Correct Answer is.
letter code
Explanation. BL/9-1 16.2.
Question Number.
18.
Non heat treatable materials.
Option A.
cannot be hardened.
Option B.
can be hardened by strain hardening or cold working.
Option C.
can be hardened by annealing.
Correct Answer is.
can be hardened by strain hardening or cold working.
Explanation. All materials but a few (eg lead) can be hardened by cold working.
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Question Number.
19.
Which of the following metals is an aluminium silicon alloy used
mainly for casting?.
Option A.
Alclad.
Option B.
Aldrey.
Option C.
Alpax.
Correct Answer is.
Alpax.
Explanation. Trade name for material used mainly for castings. Low density and corrosion
resistance. 87 % Aluminium 13 % Silicon.
http://www.glue-it.com/model-engineering/generalinformation/glossary/a_summ.htm
Question Number.
20.
Aircraft skin is joggled to.
Option A.
provide smooth airflow at faying surfaces.
Option B.
make a frame lighter but stronger.
Option C.
conform to the aircraft contour.
Correct Answer is.
provide smooth airflow at faying surfaces.
Explanation. A joggle makes a flush surface at a join.
Question Number.
21.
The British system of heat treatment codes is.
Option A.
a series of letters.
Option B.
numbers and letters.
Option C.
a series of numbers.
Correct Answer is.
a series of letters.
Explanation. CAIP BL/9-1.
Question Number.
22.
In a sheet metal store the following is marked on a sheet of
aluminium alloy: L162 (sheet 1). , On a different sheet the following marking is found: L172 (sheet
2). The following is true:
Option A.
Sheet one has a shinier surface than sheet 2.
Option B.
Sheet one is more ductile than sheet 2.
Option C.
Sheet two is of a thicker gauge than sheet 1.
Correct Answer is.
Sheet one is more ductile than sheet 2.
Explanation. The L numbers are the British al. alloy specs.
Question Number.
23.
Cold working of a material is used to reduce.
Option A.
material hardness.
Option B.
fatigue.
Option C.
wear of manufacturing tools.
Correct Answer is.
wear of manufacturing tools.
Explanation. Cold working increases strength and hardness (therefore reduces wear).
Question Number.
24.
Sheet metal should be stored.
Option A.
above 25 degrees centigrade.
Option B.
on its edge in racks to prevent scratching.
Option C.
stacked flat to prevent bending of sheets.
Correct Answer is.
on its edge in racks to prevent scratching.
Explanation. CAAIPs Leaflet 1-8.
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Question Number.
25.
Clad aluminium alloy (alclad) has a pure aluminium coating of.
Option A.
0.002.
Option B.
1% of alloy thickness.
Option C.
Correct Answer is.
Explanation. The cladding is 5% each side.
Question Number.
26.
The main metal in monel is.
Option A.
aluminium.
Option B.
nickel.
Option C.
stainless steel.
Correct Answer is.
nickel.
Explanation. Monel is a nickel alloy.
Question Number.
27.
A tube complying to BS T51 is.
Option A.
tungum.
Option B.
HTS tube.
Option C.
high pressure seamless copper tube.
Correct Answer is.
high pressure seamless copper tube.
Explanation. BL/6-15 3.2.1 or download External document... page 28.
http://www.dstan.mod.uk/data/05/069/00000300.pdf
Question Number.
28.
Why is nickel chromium used in many exhaust systems?.
Option A.
Corrosion resistant and high heat conductivity.
Option B.
Lightweight and flexible.
Option C.
Corrosion resistant and low expansion coefficient.
Correct Answer is.
Corrosion resistant and low expansion coefficient.
Explanation. Nickel and chromium are the alloying elements in Stainless Steel.
Question Number.
29.
Titanium alloys.
Option A.
are cheap to manufacture.
Option B.
have a high strength to weight ratio.
Option C.
are corrosion resistant but heavy.
Correct Answer is.
have a high strength to weight ratio.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
30.
Which part of the 2017-T36 aluminium alloy designation indicates
the primary alloying agent used in its manufacture?.
Option A.
20.
Option B.
2.
Option C.
17.
Correct Answer is.
2.
Explanation. NIL.
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Question Number.
31.
Clad aluminium alloys are used in aircraft because they.
Option A.
are harder wearing than unclad aluminium alloys.
Option B.
are less subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminium alloys.
Option C.
are stronger than unclad aluminium alloys.
Correct Answer is.
are less subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminium alloys.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
32.
Non heat treatable aluminium alloys.
Option A.
can be hardened by strain hardening.
Option B.
cannot be softened.
Option C.
cannot be hardened.
Correct Answer is.
can be hardened by strain hardening.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
33.
Solution treatment after manufacturers have performed it once can be
carried out a further.
Option A.
1 time.
Option B.
2 times.
Option C.
3 times.
Correct Answer is.
2 times.
Explanation. Solution treatment to Alclad can be carried out only 3 times in total. CAIPs BL/9-1.
Rivets can be re-heat treated 3 times (so 4 times in total) BL/6-27 6.3.
Question Number.
34.
Following solution treatment aluminium alloy can be placed into
service.
Option A.
after 5 days.
Option B.
straight away.
Option C.
after 24 hours.
Correct Answer is.
after 5 days.
Explanation. Full hardness is achieved after 4-5 days. CAIPs BL/9-1 Para 7.
Question Number.
35.
The time between removal from heat treatment furnace and
quenching must be not more than.
Option A.
3 seconds.
Option B.
10 seconds.
Option C.
7 seconds.
Correct Answer is.
10 seconds.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Textbook Page 2-9.
Question Number.
36.
When buffing surface of Aluminium Alloy, what material are you
removing?.
Option A.
Oxide layer.
Option B.
Aluminium.
Option C.
Alloy.
Correct Answer is.
Oxide layer.
Explanation. Polishing al.alloy, pure al. or Alclad, you would be removing the oxide layer.
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Question Number.
37.
Why is clad alloy preferred to pure Aluminium?.
Option A.
Less brittle.
Option B.
More ductile.
Option C.
Tougher.
Correct Answer is.
Tougher.
Explanation. The important factor is that clad aluminium alloy is 90% aluminium alloy. The fact
that it is clad is irrelevant.
Question Number.
38.
Why are aluminium alloys used on aircraft, instead of pure
aluminium?.
Option A.
Stronger.
Option B.
Corrosion resistant.
Option C.
Lighter.
Correct Answer is.
Stronger.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
39.
The magnesium alloys used in aircraft can be recognized by.
Option A.
shiny surface due to chromium plated on the surface.
Option B.
yellowish surface due to protective treatment.
Option C.
silver surface due to protective coating.
Correct Answer is.
yellowish surface due to protective treatment.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
40.
Age hardening of aluminium is.
Option A.
never carried out.
Option B.
a gradual hardening over a period of time.
Option C.
not necessary.
Correct Answer is.
never carried out.
Explanation. Aluminium will not age harden like aluminium alloys such as dural as there ars no
alloying elements such as copper that will come out of solution over time.
Question Number.
41.
Alclad is.
Option A.
aluminium with duralumin cladding.
Option B.
duralumin with aluminium coating.
Option C.
duralumin with magnesium cladding.
Correct Answer is.
duralumin with aluminium coating.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
42.
The oxide film on the surface of aluminium is.
Option A.
hard and porous.
Option B.
porous.
Option C.
non porous.
Correct Answer is.
non porous.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
alloy is.
43.
The process of forming a pure layer of aluminium over an aluminium
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Option A.
metalizing.
Option B.
cladding.
Option C.
electroplating.
Correct Answer is.
cladding.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
44.
Titanium can be identified by placing it on a grinding wheel and
looking for.
Option A.
Red Sparks.
Option B.
Yellow Sparks.
Option C.
White Sparks.
Correct Answer is.
White Sparks.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
45.
The critical process of heat treatment is.
Option A.
temperature, method of heating and cooling.
Option B.
temperature and method of heating only.
Option C.
method of heating only.
Correct Answer is.
temperature, method of heating and cooling.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
46.
Re-treatment of aluminium alloys can be performed by.
Option A.
alocrom treatment.
Option B.
brushing on phosphate treatment followed by paint.
Option C.
selenious acid treatment.
Correct Answer is.
alocrom treatment.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
47.
What is generally true for titanium alloy?.
Option A.
It is stronger than the aluminium.
Option B.
It is stronger than the steel.
Option C.
It has lower density than magnesium.
Correct Answer is.
It is stronger than the aluminium.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.geocities.com/pganio/materials.html
Question Number.
48.
Malleable materials are.
Option A.
easy to forge.
Option B.
easy to cast.
Option C.
highly ductile.
Correct Answer is.
easy to forge.
Explanation. Malleability does not necessarily mean ductility.
Question Number.
49.
essential property would be.
Option A.
ductility.
Option B.
malleability.
Option C.
elasticity.
If a material has to undergo deep cold forming operation. The
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Correct Answer is.
Explanation. NIL.
malleability.
Question Number.
50.
The metal which must not be heated in a salt bath is.
Option A.
magnesium alloy.
Option B.
duralumin.
Option C.
rivets made of alclad.
Correct Answer is.
magnesium alloy.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
51.
The colour code on sheet metal indicates.
Option A.
only the specification of the material.
Option B.
the spec and gauge of the material.
Option C.
that the material is from an approved source.
Correct Answer is.
that the material is from an approved source. OR only the specification of the
material.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
52.
When two or more metallic materials are fused together, the
combination is known as.
Option A.
a composite material.
Option B.
a thermosetting compound.
Option C.
an alloy.
Correct Answer is.
an alloy.
Explanation. Fuse means 'to melt'.
Question Number.
53.
Malleable materials are normally.
Option A.
also highly ductile.
Option B.
easy to cast.
Option C.
easily forged.
Correct Answer is.
easily forged.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
54.
The common bonding material for Tungsten Carbide is.
Option A.
Invar.
Option B.
Cobalt.
Option C.
Silicon.
Correct Answer is.
Cobalt.
Explanation. Cobalt is used to bond tungsten carbide to cutting tools.
Question Number.
55.
Grain size will effect the mechanical properties of metal. Which of
the following is true?.
Option A.
Large grain size is attributed to slow cooling rates and will give less tensile strength.
Option B.
Materials with large grain size are more prone to creep.
Option C.
Small grain size is normally attributed to rapid cooling rates and will give less tensile
strength.
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Correct Answer is.
strength.
Explanation. NIL.
Large grain size is attributed to slow cooling rates and will give less tensile
Question Number.
56.
The cracking of structural members under repeated stress lower than
the ultimate tensile load is known as.
Option A.
creep.
Option B.
fatigue failure.
Option C.
stress reversal.
Correct Answer is.
fatigue failure.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
57.
A piece of duralumin has been annealed and bent into shape prior to
fitting to an aircraft. Which of the following is correct? It must be.
Option A.
fitted to the aircraft within 24 hours.
Option B.
solution treated, precipitation treated and fitted to the aircraft within 2 hours.
Option C.
solution treated prior to fitting to an aircraft.
Correct Answer is.
solution treated, precipitation treated and fitted to the aircraft within 2 hours.
OR solution treated prior to fitting to an aircraft.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
58.
A sheet of metal is designated 2024-T4. The code tells us that the
material is a copper based aluminium alloy.
Option A.
annealed and Naturally aged.
Option B.
solution treated and naturally aged.
Option C.
solution treated and artificially aged.
Correct Answer is.
solution treated and naturally aged.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.jjjtrain.com/vms/engineering_metal_stds.html
Question Number.
59.
A metal is coded 1285 using the IADS coding method. This means
the metal is.
Option A.
85% pure aluminium.
Option B.
99.85% pure aluminium.
Option C.
a copper based aluminium alloy i.e. duralumin.
Correct Answer is.
99.85% pure aluminium.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.jjjtrain.com/vms/engineering_metal_stds.html
Question Number.
60.
A material containing approximately 66% nickel and 33% copper is
known as.
Option A.
Nimonic.
Option B.
Monel metal.
Option C.
Invar
Correct Answer is.
Monel metal.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
61.
Monel metal consists of approximately.
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Option A.
66% Chromium and 33% Copper.
Option B.
66% Copper and 33% Nickel.
Option C.
66% Nickel and 33% Copper.
Correct Answer is.
66% Chromium and 33% Copper.
Explanation. NIL. http://www.lenntech.com/Monel.htm
Question Number.
62.
Silver solder is composed of the materials.
Option A.
Copper, Tin and Silver.
Option B.
Zinc, Lead and Silver.
Option C.
Copper, Zinc and Silver.
Correct Answer is.
Copper, Zinc and Silver.
Explanation. NIL. http://ajh-knives.com/soldering.html
Question Number.
63.
The ease with which a material can be forged, rolled and extruded
without fracture is an indication of a material's.
Option A.
malleability.
Option B.
ductility.
Option C.
brittleness.
Correct Answer is.
malleability.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
64.
What is fatigue?.
Option A.
Cyclic stressing of a part.
Option B.
Failure of a component due to corrosion.
Option C.
Constant stressing of a part.
Correct Answer is.
Cyclic stressing of a part.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
65.
Why is stop drilling carried out at the end of a crack?.
Option A.
To change the direction of the crack.
Option B.
To stop the crack from propagating.
Option C.
To increase the stress concentration at the crack end.
Correct Answer is.
To stop the crack from propagating.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number.
66.
Annealing of aluminium.
Option A.
increases the tensile strength.
Option B.
makes the material brittle.
Option C.
removes stresses caused by forming.
Correct Answer is.
removes stresses caused by forming.
Explanation. NIL.
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