Engineering Materials, construction, repair and modification examination

1. What is the location of the center of gravity in %MAC if the center of gravity is 295 inches from
the datum, LEMAC is 270 inches from the datum, root chord is 7O inches, and tip chord is 35
inches?
a. %MAC is between 39 and 42
b. %MAC is between 42 and 45
c. %MAC is between 45 and 48
d. %MAC is between 48 and 51
2. One of the purposes of the ailerons is to provide stability about the _____.
a. directional stability
b. longitudinal stability
c. lateral stability
d. horizontal stability
3. In selecting a torch tip size to be used in welding, the size of the tip opening determines _____.
a. material compatibility
b. temperature of the flame
c. melting point of the filler material
d. amount of heat applied to work
4. Aircraft bolts with a cross or asterisk on the bolt head are _____.
a. close-tolerance bolts
b. made of aluminum alloy
c. magnetically inspected
d. standard steel bolts
5. Alloy within the _____ utilize Magnesium as the principal alloying agent; alloy within the _____
utilize Manganese as the principal alloying agent.
a. 3000 series; 5000 series
b. 3000 series; 4000 series
c. 5000 series; 3000 series
d. 5000 series; 4000 series
6. The minimum grain count for softwoods is _____.
a. six rings per inch
b. eight rings per inch
c. twelve rings per inch
d. sixteen rings per inch
7. It is a non-electrolytic chemical treatment for aluminum alloys that increases its corrosion
resistance and paint-bonding qualities.
a. Alodizing
b. Anodizing
c. Dichromating
d. Galvanizing
8. The shop head of a rivet should be _____.
a. one and one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank
 b. one-half times the diameter of the rivet shank
c. one and one-half times the diameter of the manufactured head of the rivet
d. one-half times the diameter of the manufactured head of the rivet
9. Which of the following describe the effects of annealing steel and aluminum alloys?
1. Decreasing internal stress
2. Softening of the metal
3. Improve corrosion resistance
a. 1 and 2
b. 1 and 3
c. 2 and 3
d. All of the above
10. Which heat-treating operation would be performed when the surface of the metal is changed
chemically by introducing a high carbide or nitride content?
a. Tempering
b. Normalizing
c. Carburizing
d. Case hardening
11. Normalizing is a process of heat treating
a. aluminum alloys only
b. iron-base metals only
c. both aluminum alloys and iron-base metals
d. none of the above
12. The aluminum code number 1100 identifies what type of aluminum?
a. Aluminum alloy containing 11 percent copper.
b. Aluminum alloy containing zinc
c. 99 percent commercially pure aluminum
d. Aluminum alloy containing 11 percent pure aluminum
13. Which material cannot be heat treated repeatedly without harmful effects?
a. Unclad aluminum alloy in sheet form.
b. 6061-T9 stainless steel
c. Aluminum – chromium alloy
d. Clad aluminum alloy.
14. What is generally used in the construction of aircraft engine firewalls?
a. Stainless steal
b. Chrome-molybdenum alloy steel
c. Magnesium-titanium alloy steel
d. Aluminum alloy
15. Alclad is a metal consisting of
a. aluminum alloy surface layers and a pure aluminum core.
b. Pure aluminum surface layers on an aluminum alloy core.
c. a homogeneous mixture of pure aluminum and aluminum alloy.
d. None of the above
16. In the four-digit aluminum index system number 2024, the first digit indicates
a. the major alloying element
b. the number of different major alloying elements used in the metal
c. the percent of alloying metal added
d. percent of imperfection
17. The empty weight of an airplane is determined by
a. Adding the net weight of each weighing point and multiplying the measured distance to
the datum.
 b. subtracting the tare weight from the scale reading and adding the weight of each weighing
point.
c. multiplying the measured distance from each weighing point to the datum times the sum
of scale reading less the tare weight.
d. Empty weight plus tare weight
18. The maximum weight of an aircraft is the
a. empty weight plus crew, maximum fuel, cargo, and baggage.
b. empty weight plus crew, passengers, and fixed equipment
c. empty weight plus useful load.
d. Useful load plus unusable fluids
19. What precision measuring tool is used for measuring crankpin and main bearing journals for out-of-round
wear?
a. Dial gauge
b. Micrometer caliper.
c. Depth gauge.
d. Measuring pin
20. Aircraft bolts with a cross or asterisk on the bolt head are _____.
a. close-tolerance bolts
b. made of aluminum alloy
c. magnetically inspected
d. standard steel bolts
21. The smallest allowable edge distance is _____.
a. 2D
b. 3D
c. 4D
d. 12D
22. Which fiber to resin (percent) ratio for advance composite wet lay-ups is generally considered
the best for strength?
a. 40:60
b. 60:40
c. 50:50
d. 70:30
23. The replacement of a damaged vertical stabilizer with a new identical stabilizer purchased from
the aircraft manufacturer is considered a _____.
a. major alteration
b. minor alteration
c. major repair
d. minor repair
24. In Gas Tungsten Arc welding, a stream of inert gas is used to _____.
a. attract oxygen to the puddle of molten metal
b. concentrate the heat of the arc and prevent its dissipation
c. lower the temperature required to properly fuse the metal
d. prevent the formation of oxides in the puddle
25. In what direction/s are composite fabric materials considered to be strongest?
a. All
b. Bias
c. Weft
d. Warp
26. The side clearances of piston rings are measure with a _____.
a. dial gauge
b. micrometer caliper gauge
c. protractor
d. thickness gauge
27. A category of plastic material that is capable of softening or flowing when reheated is described
as a _____.
a. Thermocure
b. Thermoplastic
c. Thermoset
d. Thermoflow
28. At what temperature should steel be tempered?
a. Above annealing temperature
b. At annealing temperature
c. Below annealing temperature
d. 1.5 times the annealing temperature
29. Scratches or nicks on the straight portion of aluminum alloy tubing may be repaired if they are no
deeper than
a. 20 percent of the wall thickness.
b. 1/32 inch or 20 percent of wall thickness, whichever is less.
c. 10 percent of the wall thickness.
d. 1.5 percent of the wall thickness.
30. Magnetic particle inspection is used primarily to detect
a. Distortion
b. deep subsurface flaws.
c. flaws on or near the surface
d. corrosion
31. Liquid penetrant inspection methods may be used on which of the following?
1 porous plastics.
2 ferrous metals.
3 nonferrous metals.
4 smooth unpainted wood.
5 nonporous plastics.
a. 2, 3,4
b. 1,2, 3
c. 2, 3, 5
d. 2,4,1
32. Which of these nondestructive testing methods is suitable for the inspection of most metals,
plastics, and ceramics for surface and subsurface defects?
a. Eddy current inspection
b. Liquid penetrant inspection
c. Ultrasonic inspection.
d. Magnetic particle inspection
33. Fretting corrosion is most likely to occur
a. when two surfaces fit tightly together but can move relative to one another.
b. only when two dissimilar metals are in contact.
c. when two surfaces fit loosely together and can move relative to one another
d. none of the above
34. A primary cause of intergranular corrosion is
a. Improper heat treatment.
b. dissimilar metal contact
c. Improper application of primer.
d. Excessive heat and humidity
35. Which of the following is the most satisfactory extinguishing agent for use on a carburetor or intake
fire?
a. Dry chemical.
b. A fine, water mist.
c. Carbon dioxide
 d. Sand
36. What FAA-approved document gives the leveling means to be used when weighing an aircraft
a. Type Certificate Data Sheet.
b. AC43.13-1B.
c. Manufacturer's maintenance manual
d. SRM
37. Primary responsibility for compliance with Airworthiness Directives lies with the
a. Aircraft owner or operator.
b. certificated mechanic holding an Inspection authorization who conducts appropriate
inspections.
c. certificated mechanic who maintains the aircraft
d. maintenance provider
38. Composite material is?
a. Matrix dominant
b. Fiber dominant
c. Plastic dominant
d. Balanced
39. Nickle plus copper
a. Inconel
b. Monel
c. Bronze
d. Brass
40. Clad aluminum alloys are used in aircraft because they
a. are less subject to corrosion than uncoated aluminum alloys.
b. are much expensive
c. are generally thinner
d. have better conductive property
41. If a material is found to be in the tertiary phase of creep, it _____.
a. should be stop drilled and be condition-monitored
b. should undergo dye-penetrant inspection for evaluation
c. should be replaced immediately
d. is still safe to be used
42. The side clearances of piston rings are measure with a _____.
a. dial gauge
b. micrometer caliper gauge
c. protractor
d. thickness gauge
43. What is the color code for fire-extinguisher lines?
a. Black
b. Brown
c. Red
d. Yellow
44. Impact resistance measures the material’s _____.
a. Toughness
b. Hardness
c. Fusibility
d. Ductility
45. The strength classification of fabrics used in aircraft covering is based on _____.
a. bearing strength
b. compressive strength
c. shear strength
d. tensile strength
46. A female fastener with internal threads.
a. Bolt
b. Joggle
c. Nut
 d. Washer
47. This rivet is known as an “icebox rivet” because it must be kept in cool places to retard ageing.
a. 2017
b. 2024
c. 5056
d. 7050
48. Where is an AN clevis bolt used in an airplane?
a. For tension and shear load conditions
b. Where external tension loads are applied
c. Only for shear load applications
d. For compression load only
49. How can the dimensional inspection of a bearing in a rocker arm be accomplished?
a. Depth gauge and micrometer.
b. Thickness gauge and push-fit arbor.
c. Telescopic gauge and micrometer.
d. Dial gauge.
50. Airworthiness Directives are issued primarily to
a. Provide information about malfunction or defect trends.
b. Present recommended maintenance procedures for correcting potentially hazardous
defects.
c. correct an unsafe condition
d. maintain airworthiness