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What is the purpose of a torque link on an oleo strut? |
To keep the wheel and alignment and prevent the Piston from coming out of the cylinder |
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Landing gear shock strut should be inflated with what gases? |
Nitrogen or dry air |
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What condition should a mechanic look for during a regular inspection of the exposed piston section of a landing gear? |
Cleanliness, evidence of damage, and proper extension |
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What prevent air from leaking out between two halves of a split wheel assembly? |
An o-ring |
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Why are fusable plugs installed on some aircraft wheels? |
To release the pressure generated by heat build-up before a tire blows |
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What safety precaution must be taken when removing a wheel from an axle or when disassembling a wheel? |
Verify that the tire is completely deflated before removing a wheel from an axle or before wheel disassembly |
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What are the visible signs of excessive heating on a wheel bearing? |
The bearing surfaces show discoloration |
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How were the pilots nose wheel steering commands transmitted to the steering control unit of a large aircraft? |
Steering signals may be transmitted mechanically, electrically, or hydraulically |
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How's the nose wheel steering mechanism usually attached on a small aircraft? |
By means of a mechanical linkage connected to the rudder pedals |
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What is the name of the unit that prevents a nose wheel from vibrating or oscillating? |
A shimmy damper |
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What are the most common sources of power used to extend and retract landing gear? |
Hydraulic pressure and electric motors |
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At what time should a gear retraction check be performed? |
During annual or other inspections and following a hard landing |
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What mechanism ensures that a nose wheel is not turned and it retracts into the wheel well? |
Internal centering cams in the strut or an external track |
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Name several types of brake actuating systems |
Independent Master cylinders, boosted brakes, and power controlled brakes |
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What is the function of an anti skid system? |
anti-skid systems allow a large aircraft to achieve maximum braking effectiveness without allowing wheels to skid or lock |
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What is the purpose of a debooster? |
To reduce hydraulic system high pressure to a lower value for more satisfactory braking action |
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Describe two methods of bleeding brakes |
a pressure pot can be attached to the bleeder valve and fluid Forced back towards the master cylinder or reservoir, or the master cylinder can be used for forcing fluid from the reservoir to the brakes |
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Before a brake system can be inspected for leaks, what action must be accomplished? |
Pressure must be applied to the system |
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What maintenance function has the greatest impact on tire service life? |
Ensuring that the tires are properly inflated |
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What effect does under-inflation have on aircraft tires? |
Internal heat damage possibly leading to premature tire failure, and more tread wear on the shoulders than in the center |
