Tools & Equipment Operation Flashcards
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What type of torque wrench requires the technician to watch a dial indicator while applying torque?
Answer: Dial-indicating torque wrench
A dial-indicating torque wrench uses a dial gauge that the technician monitors continuously while applying torque to a fastener.
When using a rivet gun on an aircraft skin, the bucking bar should be held:
Answer: Firmly and squarely against the rivet shank
The bucking bar must be held firmly and squarely against the rivet shank to form a proper shop head and prevent rivet damage.
A hydraulic press used in aircraft maintenance requires calibration records primarily because:
Answer: Force output must be verified to ensure correct part installation tolerances
Calibration records verify that the press delivers accurate force, which is critical when pressing bearings or bushings to specified interference fits.
Which tool is used to measure the internal diameter of a cylinder bore in an aircraft engine?
Answer: Telescoping gauge and micrometer
A telescoping gauge is inserted into the bore and then measured with an outside micrometer to determine the internal diameter accurately.
What is the purpose of a cherry picker (engine hoist) load rating placard in the maintenance hangar?
Answer: It informs technicians of the maximum safe working load
The load rating placard specifies the maximum safe working load so technicians do not overload the hoist and cause equipment failure or injury.
When drilling through aluminum aircraft skin, which drill speed principle generally applies?
Answer: Higher RPM and lower feed rate for soft metals like aluminum
Soft metals like aluminum are best drilled at higher RPM with a controlled, lower feed rate to produce clean holes and prevent material deformation.
A dye penetrant inspection kit used in aircraft maintenance must be stored:
Answer: Away from heat sources and in accordance with the manufacturer's temperature range
Dye penetrant chemicals are temperature-sensitive and may be flammable, so they must be stored within the manufacturer's specified temperature range away from ignition sources.