Tools & Equipment Operation Flashcards
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Which hand tool is specifically designed to cut external threads on a rod or bolt?
Answer: Die
A die is used to cut external threads on cylindrical stock, while a tap cuts internal threads inside a hole.
Before using an oxygen-acetylene welding outfit on an aircraft component, the technician should verify:
Answer: That hose connections are leak-free and regulators are functioning correctly
Leak-free hose connections and properly functioning regulators are essential safety checks before using oxygen-acetylene welding equipment.
What is the function of a feeler gauge in aircraft maintenance?
Answer: To measure small gaps or clearances between mating parts
Feeler gauges are thin metal blades of precise thickness used to measure small gaps, such as valve clearances or spark plug electrode gaps.
A pneumatic impact wrench used in aviation maintenance should NOT be used to:
Answer: Final torque aircraft fasteners to specification
Impact wrenches cannot apply precise calibrated torque, so they must never be used for final torqueing of aircraft fasteners; a calibrated torque wrench must be used instead.
When using a hand file on an aircraft aluminum part, the technician should use:
Answer: A single-cut mill file for smooth finishing cuts
A single-cut mill file produces smooth, fine finishing cuts on aluminum and prevents loading (clogging) that double-cut files can cause on soft metals.
Which of the following describes the correct use of safety wire pliers?
Answer: To twist safety wire uniformly and cut it to the correct length
Safety wire pliers grip and twist the wire into a uniform spiral pattern and can be used to cut the wire to the correct pigtail length.
An ultrasonic thickness gauge is used in aircraft maintenance to:
Answer: Measure material thickness from one side without removing surface coatings
Ultrasonic thickness gauges send sound waves through the material and calculate thickness from the return signal, allowing measurement from only one side without stripping paint.