CAT Aircraft Systems and Components 2

Question 1

What is the purpose of an aircraft's bleed air system?

Accepted Answer

To provide high-pressure hot air from the engine compressor for cabin pressurization, heating, and ice protection

Answer

To cool engine oil

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To pressurize hydraulic reservoirs

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To purge fuel system vapors

Question 2

What does TCAS stand for and what is its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Traffic Collision Avoidance System; it provides advisories to prevent mid-air collisions

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Terrain Clearance Alert System; it warns of ground proximity

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Total Control Avionics Suite; it integrates all flight computers

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Thrust Control Activation System; it manages auto-throttle

Question 3

In aircraft landing gear systems, what is the function of an oleo strut?

Accepted Answer

To absorb landing impact energy using compressed oil and gas

Answer

To steer the nosewheel

Answer

To lock the gear in the up position

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To provide brake pressure

Question 4

What is the primary material used in modern commercial aircraft fuselage construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio?

Accepted Answer

Aluminum alloy and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)

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Steel and titanium

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Magnesium alloy

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Fiberglass only

Question 5

What is the function of thrust reversers on a commercial jet aircraft?

Accepted Answer

To redirect engine exhaust forward to decelerate the aircraft after landing

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To reverse propeller pitch for pushback

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To redirect engine bleed air for braking

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To deflect wing airflow to increase drag on approach

Question 6

What does the EFIS in a modern cockpit display?

Accepted Answer

Electronic flight instrument information including attitude, navigation, and engine data on digital screens

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Emergency fuel injection system status

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Engine fire and ice suppression alerts

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External facility identification signals