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Aircraft Instrument Systems-DME Oral
Airframe ASA 22 Questions
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Aviation
Undergraduate 1
09/06/2015

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Term
What flight instruments are usually connected to a pilot-static system?
Definition
Airspeed, altimeter and rate of climb
Term
What other instrument may be used to check a manifold pressure indicator for correct indication?
Definition
A sensitive altimeter or barometer.
Term
When range markings are placed on an instrument glass, what precaution must be taken?
Definition
The glass must be marked for slippage indication.
Term
Who can apply range markings to the instrument dial face?
Definition
Certificated instrument repair station.
Term
What is used as a guide for range marking instruments?
Definition

Aircraft specification, TCDS, and flight manual

Term
What does a yellow arc on an instrument dial indicate?
Definition
Caution
Term
Why are slippage marks used on instrument glass covers?
Definition
To indicate loose glass.
Term
What can be used to static check a manifold pressure indicator?
Definition
Current atmospheric pressure.
Term
What indication errors may be found in altimeters?
Definition
Scale, hysteresis and installation
Term
What precaution should be taken regarding hardware used for installation of a magnetic compass or nearby instruments?
Definition
Use non-magnetic hardware.
Term
What should be looked for during an inspection of a magnetic compass?
Definition
The bowl should be filled with liquid and should not contain any bubbles or discolorations.
Term
What is the meaning of SWINGING a compass?
Definition
Adjusting the N-S and E-W magnets.
Term
Where does an electrical resistance temperature indicator receive a signal?
Definition
From a heat sensitive element or bulb.
Term
What does a capacitor-type fuel quantity system accurately determine?
Definition
Weight of the fuel in the tanks.
Term
What causes an electric-driven gyro rotor to tilt when the aircraft is turned?
Definition
Gyroscopic precession.
Term
What is required after replacement of components connected to a pitot-static system?
Definition
A leak test
Term
Why is it undesirable to clear obstructions from pitot-static holes with a tool?
Definition
The holes are aerodynamically critical.
Term
What methods are used to drive a turn-and-bank indicator?
Definition
Positive or negative air pressure and electricity
Term
What is a synchro-type remote indicating system?
Definition
It transmits information from one point to another like flap position
Term
What does a tachometer indicate?
Definition
Crankshaft and main turbine rotor speed.
Term
What type of indicating system is a turbine-engine exhaust gas temperature system?
Definition
A thermocouple
Term
Name at least two items that should be looked for during an inspection of a magnetic compass?
Definition
Security of attachment and the scale should be readable
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