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12.1 Theory of Flight Rotary Wing Aerodynamics 12.2 Flight Control Systems 12.3 Blade Tracking and Vibration Analysis 12.4 Transmissions
12.01, Theory of Flight - Rotary Wing A- main rotor RPM.
Aerodynamics. B- cyclic pitch.
C- collective pitch.
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Q. 1. The angle of attack of a blade is the. Correct Answer is. collective pitch.
Explanation. NIL.
A- angle between the chord line and plane
of rotation.
B- angle between the spin axis and relative
air flow. Q. 6. The forces which govern the coning
C- angle between the chord line and relative angle are.
airflow. A- lift and centrifugal force.
Correct Answer is. angle between the B- thrust and centrifugal force.
chord line and relative airflow. C- lift and thrust.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. lift and centrifugal
force.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 2. Lift generated by a blade is
proportional to the.
A- relative airflow and the pitch. Q. 7. As a helicopter accelerates in level
B- relative airflow and the angle of attack. forward flight above approximately 15 knots,
it will be necessary to.
C- blade speed and angle of attack. A- reduce power because of the additional
Correct Answer is. relative airflow and the lift due to translational flight.
angle of attack. B- increase power because rotor RPM is
Explanation. NIL. increasing.
C- reduce power because rotor profile drag
is reduced.
Q. 3. With the helicopter in forward flight, Correct Answer is. reduce power because
parasitic drag will cause the helicopter to. of the additional lift due to translational
flight.
A- pitch nose down with a decrease in Explanation. NIL.
forward airspeed.
B- pitch nose down with an increase in
forward airspeed. Q. 8. Phase lag is due to the blades.
C- pitch nose up with an increase in forward
in airspeed. A- inertia.
Correct Answer is. pitch nose down with B- weight.
an increase in forward airspeed. C- rotational velocity.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. rotational velocity.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 4. When a blade moves about the

flapping hinge. Q. 9. The airflow over the main rotor will be
A- the drag forces on the blade change and in the reverse direction.
the angle of attack (AOA) changes. A- in the vortex ring.
B- the pitch angle of the blade always B- under 'ground cushion' effect.
reduces. C- at high forward speed.
C- the drag forces on the blade change. Correct Answer is. in the vortex ring.
Correct Answer is. the drag forces on the Explanation. NIL.
blade change and the angle of attack (AOA)
changes.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 10. Maximum forward speed on a
helicopter is achieved when.
A- the engine is at maximum power.
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Q. 5. To maintain the position of the B- cyclic control is no longer able to

helicopter with a decrease in air density, the overcome 'flap-back'.
pilot must increase. C- the main rotor RPM is at maximum.
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Correct Answer is. cyclic control is no C- produces a force in the same direction as
longer able to overcome 'flap-back'. torque reaction.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. produces a force
opposing torque reaction.

Explanation. NIL.
Q. 11. Assuming the phase lag of a rotor
blade is 90 degree and thecontrol advance
angle is 15 degrees, then the pitch operating Q. 15. With the tail rotor pedals in neutral,
arm must be at the highest point of the the tail rotor blade pitch will be.
swash plate. A- neutral.
A- 75 degree ahead of the highest flapping B- negative.
position. C- positive.
B- 90 degree ahead of the highest flapping Correct Answer is. positive.
position. Explanation. NIL.
C- 105 degree ahead of the highest flapping
position.
Correct Answer is. 75 degree ahead of the Q. 16. The main rotor drive shaft is tilted
highest flapping position. laterally on some helicopters to correct tail
Explanation. NIL. rotor.
A- roll.
B- torque.
Q. 12. A helicopter is hovering and the pilot C- drift.
applies right pedal. Assuming the main rotor Correct Answer is. drift.
rotates anti clockwise viewed from above, Explanation. NIL.
the helicopter will.
A- descend, unless the pilot applies more
collective pitch. Q. 17. Certain helicopters tend to tilt
B- descend, unless the pilot inches the laterally when landing. This problem can be
throttle open. overcome by placing the tail rotor thrust.
C- ascend, unless the pilot decreases rotor
RPM. A- above the line of the main rotor hub.
Correct Answer is. ascend, unless the pilot B- in line with the main rotor hub.
decreases rotor RPM. C- below the line of the main rotor hub.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. in line with the main
rotor hub.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 13. A helicopter has a main rotor which
rotatesanti-clockwise viewed from above,
and is fitted with an Q. 18. Ground cushion effect is produced by.
anti-torque tail rotor. It will tend to drift
sideways to. A- increase in density above the fuselage.
A- port, if the tail rotor is mounted on the B- increased pressure under the main rotor
right side of the aircraft. disc.
B- starboard, whichever way the tail rotor is C- recirculating air giving additional lift.
fitted. Correct Answer is. increased pressure
C- port, if the tail rotor is mounted on the under the main rotor disc.
left side of the aircraft. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. starboard, whichever
way the tail rotor is fitted.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 19. A helicopter hovering near a tall
building will.
A- be unaffected by it.
Q. 14. The tail rotor. B- drift away from it.
A- is not subject to dissymmetry of lift. C- drift towards it.
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B- produces a force opposing torque Correct Answer is. drift towards it.
reaction. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. is the production of lift
Q. 20. A helicopter hovering 2 metres above from freely rotating rotor blades.
the ground subject to a strong cross wind, Explanation. NIL.
will.
A- increase lift due to ground cushion effect.
Q. 25. If the main rotor of a helicopter
B- lose lift due to recirculation. rotates in an anti-clockwise direction when
C- lose lift due to the removal of the ground viewed from above, and a hovering left turn
cushion effect. is required, the following movements of the
Correct Answer is. lose lift due to controls are selected.
recirculation. A- Rudder pedal to the left, and decrease
Explanation. NIL. throttle.
B- Rudder pedal to the left, and increase
throttle.
Q. 21. With a drop in ambient temperature, C- Rudder pedal to the right, and increase
an aircraft service ceiling will. throttle.
A- not be affected. Correct Answer is. Rudder pedal to the
B- rise. left, and increase throttle.
C- lower. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. rise.
Explanation. As ambient temperature
drops, density increases and aircraft Q. 26. Climbs with forward speed require
performance increases. less power than vertical climbs, because of.
A- translational lift.
Q. 22. During an autorotative descent, rotor B- forward momentum.
RPM will be. C- increased inertia.
A- higher than in powered flight. Correct Answer is. translational lift.
B- substantially the same as in powered Explanation. NIL.
flight.
C- lower than in powered flight.
Correct Answer is. higher than in powered Q. 27. Translational flight is.
flight. A- achieved by tilting the rotor disc in the
Explanation. NIL. direction of flight.
B- when the helicopter changes from one
steady flight condition to another.
Q. 23. Autorotative force is the. C- achieved by raising or lowering the
A- force required to turn in a hover. collective lever.
B- force the pilot must apply to the Correct Answer is. achieved by tilting the
collective lever to obtain a controlled rotor disc in the direction of flight.
descent. Explanation. NIL.
C- component of the total reaction which
acts forward in the plane of rotation in
opposition to drag. Q. 28. When the cyclic stick is eased forward
Correct Answer is. component of the total in the hover position.
reaction which acts forward in the plane of A- vertical lift is reduced.
rotation in opposition to drag. B- altitude is increased.
Explanation. NIL. C- forward thrust is decreased.
Correct Answer is. vertical lift is reduced.
Q. 24. Autorotation. Explanation. NIL.

A- results in a loss of power.
B- leaves the aircraft with no directional
control.
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C- is the production of lift from freely Q. 29. Lift is generated by.

rotating rotor blades. A- down-wash below the blade.
B- low pressure above the blade.
C- high pressure above the blade. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. low pressure above the
blade.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 35. As the angle of attack of a rotor blade

increases, it affects the.
A- dragging forces.
Q. 30. Static stability of a helicopter is. B- flapping forces.
C- dragging and the flapping forces.
A- the tendency move back toward neutral Correct Answer is. dragging and the
after disturbance. flapping forces.
B- the tendency to oscillate until the neutral Explanation. NIL.
is achieved.
C- the stability of the helicopter when
hovering. Q. 36. With an increase in its angle of
Correct Answer is. the tendency move attack, the drag acting on a rotor blade.
back toward neutral after disturbance.
Explanation. NIL. A- remains constant.
B- decreases.
C- increases.
Q. 31. Forward velocity causes the Correct Answer is. increases.
advancing blade to. Explanation. NIL.
A- flap down to increase lift.
B- give increased lift due to blade flapping.
Q. 37. The bell stability augmentation
C- flap up to reduce lift. system is based on.
Correct Answer is. flap up to reduce lift. A- flapping hinges.
Explanation. NIL. B- offset hinges.
C- gyroscopic forces.
Correct Answer is. gyroscopic forces.
Q. 32. When moving from the hover to Explanation. NIL.
forward flight it is necessary to.
A- decrease the engine power.
B- increase the engine power. Q. 38. During forward flight the advancing
C- maintain constant engine power. blade will.
Correct Answer is. increase the engine A- flap up.
power. B- flap down.
Explanation. NIL. C- lag.
Correct Answer is. flap up.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 33. The maximum forward speed of a
helicopter is limited by.
A- the shape of the fuselage. Q. 39. The rotor blades are prevented from
B- retreating blade stall and the forward 'folding up' during flight by.
speed of the advancing blade. A- the weight.
C- engine power. B- the centrifugal force.
Correct Answer is. retreating blade stall C- the lift force.
and the forward speed of the advancing Correct Answer is. the centrifugal force.
blade. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 40. The RPM of the rotor blades is

Q. 34. What principle does the delta 3 hinge constant, within small limits to.
use?. A- prevent blades folding up during flight.
A- Offset hinges. B- reduce torque loading.
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B- Triangular pitch change lever. C- prevent blades over-speeding.

C- Flapping actuators. Correct Answer is. prevent blades folding
Correct Answer is. Offset hinges. up during flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 46. The purpose of the horizontal
stabilizer is to.
Q. 41. To maintain the position of the A- to stabilize the aircraft in the hover.
helicopter, when hovering with a decrease in B- to reduce rotor head loads during
air density, the pilot must. translational flight.
A- increase the collective pitch. C- maintain the aircraft in as near a
B- increase rotor RPM. horizontal attitude as possible, during
C- increase the cyclic pitch. forward flight.
Correct Answer is. increase the collective Correct Answer is. maintain the aircraft in
pitch. as near a horizontal attitude as possible,
Explanation. NIL. during forward flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 42. An helicopter fin helps to give.

Q. 47. During autorotation, the rudder
A- directional stability about the longitudinal pedals.
axis. A- would have no effect on directional
B- directional stability about the normal control.
axis. B- would need to be advanced to counteract
C- longitudinal stability about the normal the increased torque.
axis. C- would need to be backed off due to the
Correct Answer is. directional stability loss of torque.
about the normal axis. Correct Answer is. would need to be
Explanation. NIL. backed off due to the loss of torque.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 43. Solidity of the rotor is the ratio of the.

Q. 48. In forward flight, the advancing blade
A- blade area to disc area. would be expected to.
B- all up weight to blade area. A- lag.
C- all up weight to disc area. B- increase pitch.
Correct Answer is. blade area to disc area. C- flap up.
Correct Answer is. flap up.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL.
Q. 44. Which direction is the air flowing Q. 49. When the helicopter moves from the
through the main rotor during autorotation?. hover to translational flight, the lift vector
will.
A- Downwards. A- move aft.
B- Parallel to the rotor chord line. B- remain vertical.
C- Upwards. C- move forward.
Correct Answer is. Upwards. Correct Answer is. move forward.
Q. 45. The purpose of an off-set vertical Q. 50. If the blade angle of attack increases.
stabilizer is to.
A- provide lift during forward flight. A- lift increases only
B- relieve some of the load on the tail rotor B- lift and drag increases
during forward flight. C- drag increases only
C- provide stability during vertical flight. Correct Answer is. lift and drag increases.
Correct Answer is. relieve some of the
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load on the tail rotor during forward flight. Explanation. NIL.

Explanation. NIL.
Q. 51. When a blade is flapping up. B- against the direction of normal rotation.
A- pitch will decrease.
B- lift and drag both increase. C- in the direction of normal rotation.
C- pitch will increase. Correct Answer is. in the direction of

Correct Answer is. pitch will decrease. normal rotation.
Q. 52. Rotor tip vortices are strongest when. Q. 57. The ground effect is effective up to a
height equalling.
A- hovering with high weight. A- the diameter of the rotor disc.
B- flying high speed in straight and level B- twice the diameter of the rotor disc.
flight. C- the length of the fuselage.
C- flying into a headwind. Correct Answer is. the diameter of the
Correct Answer is. hovering with high rotor disc.
weight. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 58. Rotor blade sailing is a problem at.

Q. 53. Helicopter rotor blades produce lift
by. A- normal rotor RPM in gusty conditions.
A- moving a small mass of air downwards B- high rotor RPM at engine start up.
slowly. C- low rotor RPM at engine shut down.
B- moving a large mass of air downwards Correct Answer is. low rotor RPM at engine
quickly. shut down.
C- creating a lower pressure above the Explanation. NIL.
blade than below.
Correct Answer is. creating a lower
pressure above the blade than below. Q. 59. The layer of air over the surface of an
Explanation. NIL. aerofoil which is slower moving, in relation to
the rest of the airflow, is known as.
A- boundary layer.
Q. 54. During an autorotative decent, rotor B- none of the above are correct.
RPM will be. C- camber layer.
A- higher than in powered flight. Correct Answer is. boundary layer.
B- lower than in powered flight. Explanation. NIL.
C- approximately the same as in powered
flight.
Correct Answer is. higher than in powered Q. 60. When airflow velocity over an upper
flight. cambered surface of an aerofoil decreases,
Explanation. NIL. what takes place?.
A- Pressure increases, lift decreases.
B- Pressure increases, lift increases.
Q. 55. When the rotor blade increases its C- Pressure decreases, lift increases.
angle of attack, the centre of pressure. Correct Answer is. Pressure increases, lift
decreases.
A- moves forward. Explanation. NIL.
B- moves rearwards.
C- does not move.
Correct Answer is. does not move. Q. 61. What is a controlling factor of
Explanation. NIL. turbulence and skin friction?.
A- Aspect ratio.
B- Countersunk rivets used on skin exterior.
Q. 56. Autorotative force attempts to pull
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the rotor blade. C- Fineness ratio.

A- both in and against the direction of Correct Answer is. Countersunk rivets
normal rotation. used on skin exterior.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 67. When entering into a stable

Q. 62. Changes in aircraft weight. autorotative state, the main rotor RPM will
A- will only affect total drag if the lift is kept initially.
constant. A- decrease.
B- cause corresponding changes in total B- increase.
drag due to the associated lift change. C- be unaffected.
C- will not affect total drag since it is Correct Answer is. decrease.
dependant only upon speed. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. cause corresponding
changes in total drag due to the associated
lift change. Q. 68. The stalling speed of an helicopter
Explanation. NIL. blade.
A- does not change.
B- is increased when the helicopter is
Q. 63. When an aerofoil stalls. heavier.
A- lift decreases and drag increases. C- is increased when the helicopter is
B- lift and drag increase. lighter.
C- lift increases and drag decreases. Correct Answer is. is increased when the
Correct Answer is. lift decreases and drag helicopter is heavier.
increases. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 69. Helicopters in forward flight are

Q. 64. Airflow through the main rotor disc in usually.
autorotation is. A- laterally stable.
A- may be either up or down. B- directionally stable.
B- always up through the rotor disc. C- longitudinally stable.
C- always down through the rotor disc. Correct Answer is. directionally stable.
Correct Answer is. always up through the Explanation. NIL.
rotor disc.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 70. Stability of a helicopter is its.
Q. 65. The blade stalling speed will. A- ability to return to original attitude after
displacement.
A- only change if the MTWA were changed. B- ability to move in all 3 axis where and
when required.
B- be unaffected by helicopter weight C- ability to hover at a fixed point above the
changes since it is dependant upon the angle ground.
of attack. Correct Answer is. ability to return to
C- increase with an increase in helicopter original attitude after displacement.
weight. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. increase with an
increase in helicopter weight.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 71. In forward flight the relative air
velocity at each blade.
A- is greatest for the advancing blade.
Q. 66. Ground effect will be most apparent B- is greatest for the retreating blade.
when. C- is equal at all blades due to
A- taxiing in the hover. compensation.
B- hovering close to the ground. Correct Answer is. is greatest for the
C- taxiing on the ground. advancing blade.
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Correct Answer is. hovering close to the Explanation. NIL.

ground.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 72. What forces are acting on the C- the tendency for the aircraft to drift
helicopter during descent?. laterally.
A- Weight only. Correct Answer is. the tendency for the
B- Lift only. aircraft to drift laterally.

C- Lift and weight. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. Lift and weight.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 78. The choice of aerofoil section for a
rotor blade is such that.
Q. 73. The ground cushion effect is A- the C of P moves very slowly.
apparent. B- it has a stable centre of pressure.
A- in the hover only. C- the C of P moves rapidly in response to
B- in the hover and at low translational pitch changes.
flight close to the ground. Correct Answer is. it has a stable centre of
C- on the ground only. pressure.
Correct Answer is. in the hover and at low Explanation. NIL.
translational flight close to the ground.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 79. When the rotor blade is flapping up,
the angle of attack.
Q. 74. If the angle of attack is increased on A- is greater than the pitch angle.
a main rotor blade. B- is less than the pitch angle.
A- there is an increase in drag. C- remains the same as the pitch angle.
B- there is a reduction in drag. Correct Answer is. is less than the pitch
C- there is no change in drag. angle.
Correct Answer is. there is an increase in Explanation. NIL.
drag.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 80. When the rotor blade is flapping
down, the pitch angle.
Q. 75. A helicopter main rotor blade may be A- is less than the angle of attack.
tapered from root to tip to. B- remains the same.
A- reduce the blade weight. C- is greater than the angle of attack.
B- equalise lift along the blade. Correct Answer is. is less than the angle of
C- reduce induced drag. attack.
Correct Answer is. equalise lift along the Explanation. NIL.
blade.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 81. The tropopause exists at about.
Q. 76. A helicopter main rotor blade is A- 18,000 ft.

twisted from root to tip to. B- 36,000 ft.
A- permit the blade to straighten under C- 30,000 ft.
aerodynamic load. Correct Answer is. 36,000 ft.
B- give the blade additional strength. Explanation. NIL.
C- equalise lift along the blade.
Correct Answer is. equalise lift along the
blade. Q. 82. The rotor blades operate at the best
Explanation. NIL. Lift/Drag ratio when their.
A- angle of attack is 0 degrees.
B- angle of attack is about +3 degrees.
Q. 77. Translational drift is. C- pitch angles closely approach the stall
A- the tendency for the aircraft to pitch nose angle.
up. Correct Answer is. angle of attack is about
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B- the tendency for the aircraft to turn to +3 degrees.

port. Explanation. NIL.
Q. 87. Which part of the rotor disc produces
Q. 83. The centre of pressure of an aerofoil the most lift during forward flight?.
is that point on the cord line. A- The mid-span portion.
A- at which the highest pressure is said to B- The front portion.

act. C- The rear portion.
B- which moves most, with changes in angle Correct Answer is. The front portion.
of attack, if the section is symmetrical. Explanation. NIL.
C- at which the lift forces resultant is said to
act.
Correct Answer is. at which the lift forces Q. 88. The aerofoil shape of a main rotor
resultant is said to act. blade is symmetrical in order to make the
Explanation. NIL. blade have.
A- the best possible autorotative
characteristics.
Q. 84. A rotor blade's angle of attack is the. B- a relatively stable centre of pressure
position with changes in angle of attack.
A- same as the angle between reference C- the highest possible lift co-efficient when
plane and the axis of rotation of the disc. hovering.
B- same as the pitch angle. Correct Answer is. a relatively stable
C- angle between the relative airflow and centre of pressure position with changes in
the blade chord line. angle of attack.
Correct Answer is. angle between the Explanation. NIL.
relative airflow and the blade chord line.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 89. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the.
Q. 85. The main rotor assembly of a A- blade span to the chord.

helicopter provides. B- disc diameter to the chord.
A- lift, a component of which is horizontal so C- blade chord to the disc area.
thrust is obtained. Correct Answer is. blade span to the
B- lift, but an unbalanced component in the chord.
direction of flight moves the aircraft forward. Explanation. NIL.
C- both lift and horizontal thrust.

Correct Answer is. lift, a component of Q. 90. Disc loading is defined as the.
which is horizontal so thrust is obtained.
Explanation. NIL. A- ratio of blade area to disc area.
B- ratio of gross weight to total blade area.
Q. 86. An advantage of the symmetrical C- ratio of gross weight to disc area.

section blades used on helicopters is that. Correct Answer is. ratio of gross weight to
disc area.
A- the movement of the centre of pressure Explanation. NIL.
with changes of the angle of attack is greater
than that of a fixed wing.
B- the position of the feather axis and the Q. 91. A helicopter has a main rotor which
centre of pressure and centre of gravity rotates anticlockwise viewed from above.
coincide, providing stability. What happens if a loss of anti-torque device
C- the centre of pressure moves forward at cruise speed in flight?.
with changes in angle of attack. A- No appreciable change.
Correct Answer is. the position of the B- Nose pitches up slightly + yaw to right.
feather axis and the centre of pressure and
centre of gravity coincide, providing stability C- Nose pitches up slightly + yaw to left.
Correct Answer is. Nose pitches up slightly
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Explanation. NIL. + yaw to right.

Explanation. NIL.
Q. 92. With Auto RPM control 'Static Droop'

is.
A- the RPM at which underswing occurs.
B- the initial drop in RPM.
C- the total fall in RPM.
Correct Answer is. the total fall in RPM.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 93. Over pitch causes.

A- a reduction in RPM.
B- an increase in RPM.
C- blades to cone up.
Correct Answer is. blades to cone up.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 94. A shrouded tail rotor.

A- has increased airflow so yaw can be
controlled by the rudder.
B- gives control in pitch and yaw.
C- reduces need for cyclic feathering.
Correct Answer is. reduces need for cyclic
feathering.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 95. In a helicopter with its main rotor

turning anti-clockwise, which way does the 12.02, Flight Control Systems.
aircraft tend to drift?.
A- Port if tail rotor is mounted on the left.
B- Port if tail rotor is mounted on the right. Q. 1. The delta three system of stabilisation
consists of.
C- Starboard, irrespective of which side the A- ball joints.
tail rotor is mounted on. B- angled hinges.
Correct Answer is. Starboard, irrespective C- right angled hinges.
of which side the tail rotor is mounted on. Correct Answer is. angled hinges.
Q. 2. Rotor disc attitude is altered by.
A- swash plate & spider assembly.

B- ball & screw system.
C- rotating block.
Correct Answer is. swash plate & spider
assembly.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 3. If the rotor disc is tilted then the

helicopter will.
A- move in a direction opposite to the disc
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tilt.
B- move in the same direction as the disc B- excessive cable tension.
tilt. C- cable misalignment.
C- move in a direction perpendicular to the Correct Answer is. pulley misalignment.

disc tilt. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Correct Answer is. move in the same Airframe Textbook Page 1-45.
direction as the disc tilt.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 9. A flying control static friction check.
Q. 4. The flapping hinge allows the rotor A- can only be carried out during flight.
blade to move in. B- demonstrates the force the pilot requires
A- at right angles to the relative airflow. to overcome system inertia and move the
B- the vertical plane. controls.
C- the horizontal plane. C- will demonstrate that a high force is
Correct Answer is. the vertical plane. always necessary to operate non-powered
Explanation. NIL. controls.
Correct Answer is. demonstrates the force
the pilot requires to overcome system inertia
Q. 5. Too much pitch on the collective lever and move the controls.
will cause. Explanation. A static friction check
A- increase in coning angle. demonstrates the force the pilot requires to
B- increase in rotor thrust. overcome system inertia and move the
C- both increase in rotor thrust and increase controls.
in coning angle.
Correct Answer is. increase in coning
angle. Q. 10. The main rotor scissor link connects.
Explanation. NIL.
A- to swashplate for collective input.
B- the rotating part of the swash plate to
Q. 6. The bearing used in a fibre pulley is. the shaft.
C- both parts of swashplate.
A- a ball bearing. Correct Answer is. the rotating part of the
B- a roller bearing. swash plate to the shaft.
C- a plain bearing. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. a ball bearing.
Explanation. Ball bearings are used in fibre
pulleys. Q. 11. The ability of the blade to move up
and down is.
A- feathering.
Q. 7. When the primary stops fitted to a B- flapping.
control run have been contacted. C- dragging.
A- the secondary stops will just be in Correct Answer is. flapping.
contact. Explanation. NIL.
B- a clearance exists at the secondary
stops.
C- the secondary stops have been over- Q. 12. The collective control adjust the pitch
ridden. angle of the rotor blades.
Correct Answer is. a clearance exists at A- equally.
the secondary stops. B- increases the angle on the advancing
Explanation. The clearance is on the blade and reduces it on the retreating one.
secondary stops.
C- increases the angle on the retreating
blade and reduces it on the advancing one.
Q. 8. Excessive wear on both sides of the
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control cable pulley groove is evidence of. Correct Answer is. equally.
Explanation. NIL.
A- pulley misalignment.
Q. 18. The reason for fitting a tail rotor on a
Q. 13. If you change the plane of rotation of helicopter is.
the rotor blades, the helicopter. A- to prevent sideways drift.

A- accelerates perpendicular to direction in B- to ensure thrust is in the same direction
which the blades are tilted. as the couple produced by the engine
B- accelerates in the direction in which the torque.
blades are tilted. C- to counteract torque.
C- accelerates in the opposite direction to Correct Answer is. to counteract torque.
which the blades are tilted. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. accelerates in the
direction in which the blades are tilted.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 19. What is the purpose of flapping
restrainers?.
A- To restrict blade flapping at low rotor
Q. 14. Over-pitch of the collective lever will RPM.
alter the pitch on all blades equally. This will B- To restrict the blade from flapping during
cause. flight.
A- a decrease in lift with an increase in C- To control the speed of a blade as it flaps
engine RPM. during flight.
B- an increase in lift with an increase in Correct Answer is. To restrict blade
engine RPM. flapping at low rotor RPM.
C- a decrease in lift with a decrease in Explanation. NIL.
engine RPM.
Correct Answer is. a decrease in lift with a
decrease in engine RPM. Q. 20. What position are the droop stops
Explanation. NIL. during flight?.
A- In' during forward flight only.
B- Always 'in' during flight.
Q. 15. The primary purpose of the tail rotor C- Always 'out' during flight.
is. Correct Answer is. Always 'out' during
A- to give directional control. flight.
B- to counteract torque. Explanation. NIL.
C- to give lateral stability.
Correct Answer is. to counteract torque.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 21. The coning angle of the rotor blades
is the angle between.
A- the horizontal and the rotor blades.
Q. 16. In straight and level forward flight, B- the rotor blades and the tip path plane.
the rotor disc will be tilted down.
A- at 90 degrees to the direction of flight. C- the normal axis and the rotor blades.
B- opposite to the direction of flight. Correct Answer is. the rotor blades and
C- in the direction of flight. the tip path plane.
Correct Answer is. in the direction of Explanation. NIL.
flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 22. To lift the helicopter vertically into the
hover, the.
Q. 17. Directional control is about the. A- collective pitch lever has to be lowered.
A- lateral axis. B- cyclic pitch lever has to be raised.

B- normal axis. C- collective pitch lever has to be raised.
C- longitudinal axis. Correct Answer is. collective pitch lever
Correct Answer is. normal axis. has to be raised.
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Q. 23. In straight and level flight, the Q. 28. Pitch trimming in autopilot is initiated
forward air speed is controlled by the. by.
A- continued pitch input.

A- cyclic stick and the throttle. B- pitch of aircraft in cruise.
B- the cyclic stick and the collective lever. C- C of G movement.
C- collective lever and the throttle. Correct Answer is. continued pitch input.
Correct Answer is. the cyclic stick and the
collective lever. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 29. A fully articulated rotor head would

Q. 24. The purpose of the autopilot servo- incorporate.
motor torque setting is to. A- flapping hinges, feathering hinges and
A- damp the system oscillation. delta hinges.
B- protect the servo motor. B- flapping hinges, delta hinges and drag
C- prevent control surface runaway. hinges.
Correct Answer is. prevent control surface C- feathering hinges, drag hinges and
runaway. flapping hinges.
Explanation. Automatic Flight Control Pallett Correct Answer is. feathering hinges, drag
and Coyle. hinges and flapping hinges.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 25. A delta 3 hinge is fitted to some tail

rotors to. Q. 30. When moving the helicopter from the
A- vary the blade angle of attack as the hover to forward flight a phenomena known
rotor flaps to equality. as flap back occurs. To over come this the
B- enable the tail rotor to be folded for pilot has to.
hangar stowage. A- ease back on the cyclic stick.
C- allow the tail rotor to turn at its optimum B- ease down on the collective lever.
speed. C- increase the push on the cyclic stick.
Correct Answer is. vary the blade angle of Correct Answer is. increase the push on
attack as the rotor flaps to equality. the cyclic stick.
Q. 26. Hookes joint is. Q. 31. Drag dampers.

A- the attachment at the drag dampers. A- control blade lead and lag movement.
B- a suspicious cigarette end, left by the B- reduce the movement about the
captain. feathering hinges.
C- a non-constant velocity, universal joint. C- reduce the induced drag from the rotor
head.
Correct Answer is. a non-constant Correct Answer is. control blade lead and
velocity, universal joint. lag movement.
Q. 27. Raising the collective pitch lever Q. 32. Tail rotors are positioned in the same
would increase the torque to the rotor head horizontal plane as the main rotor head to.
requiring.
A- decrease in torque at the tail rotor. A- allow for flare out during auto-rotation.
B- an increase in pitch at the tail rotor.
C- an increase in speed of the tail rotor. B- minimize the rolling couple.
Correct Answer is. an increase in pitch at C- counteract tail rotor drift.
the tail rotor. Correct Answer is. minimize the rolling
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Explanation. NIL. couple.

Explanation. NIL.
Q. 38. Flapping of blades is with respect to.
Q. 33. In an auto trim system, for the trim
system to operate. A- the vertical plane.

A- operation of the trim controls is required. B- relative airflow and angle of attack.
C- the horizontal plane.
B- autopilot must be engaged. Correct Answer is. the vertical plane.
C- autopilot need not be engaged. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. autopilot need not be
engaged.
Explanation. Automatic Flight Control, Q. 39. The throttle hand grip is located on
Pallett Page 213 - 218. the.
A- throttle box.
B- cyclic stick.
Q. 34. Autorotation is best achieved from. C- collective lever.
Correct Answer is. collective lever.
A- an altitude of 300 ft and hovering. Explanation. NIL.
B- an altitude of 1000 ft with an air speed of
100 knots.
C- an altitude of 250 ft with an air speed of Q. 40. The rotor tip path is tilted.
35 knots. A- 90 degrees to the direction of flight.
Correct Answer is. an altitude of 1000 ft B- in the direction of flight.
with an air speed of 100 knots. C- in the opposite direction of flight.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. in the direction of
flight.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 35. The purpose of the autopilot servo-
motor torque setting is to.
A- dampen oscillations. Q. 41. When raising the collective lever.
B- provide autopilot feedback.
C- prevent control surface runaway. A- the pitch is increased on all blades.
Correct Answer is. prevent control surface B- the angle of attack is decreased on the
runaway. retreating blade.
Explanation. NIL. C- the pitch is decreased on all blades.
Correct Answer is. the pitch is increased
on all blades.
Q. 36. Phase lag is. Explanation. NIL.
A- the difference between pilot input and
maximum blade flap.
B- the difference between maximum pitch Q. 42. The rotor head is driven by the
and minimum blade flap. engine through.
C- the difference maximum increase pitch A- the reduction gearbox, the swash plate
and maximum blade flap up. and the pitch change assembly.
Correct Answer is. the difference B- the ancillary gearbox, the drive shaft and
maximum increase pitch and maximum the swash plate.
blade flap up. C- the reduction gearbox and the drive
Explanation. NIL. shaft.
Correct Answer is. the reduction gearbox
and the drive shaft.
Q. 37. The Delta Three stability system is Explanation. NIL.
based on which principle?.
A- Flapping hinges.
B- Gyroscopic. Q. 43. In a helicopter with a main rotor
C- Drag hinges. rotating anti-clockwise (when viewed from
Correct Answer is. Flapping hinges. above), moves into rearward translational
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Explanation. NIL. flight, maximum pitch is applied.

A- to the right of the aircrafts longitudinal
axis.
B- to the left of the aircrafts longitudinal Q. 48. An artificial feel system is necessary
axis. in a powered flying control system to.
C- forward of the aircrafts lateral axis.

Correct Answer is. to the right of the A- prevent overloading of the power control
aircrafts longitudinal axis. units.
Explanation. NIL. B- increasing the sensitivity of the control
system.
C- provide the pilot with simulated stick
Q. 44. Movement of the collective pitch lever forces.
will. Correct Answer is. provide the pilot with
A- alter the pitch on all the blades equally. simulated stick forces.
Explanation. NIL.
B- alter the pitch of the advancing blades
more than the retreating blades.
C- tilt the swash plate forward. Q. 49. In the event of hydraulic failure in a
Correct Answer is. alter the pitch on all the power control system, a requirement of the
blades equally. manual reversion is that it must be
Explanation. NIL. A- possible, but not recommended.
B- automatic and instantaneous.
C- operated by the standby hydraulic
Q. 45. A helicopter tail rotor is fitted to. system.
Correct Answer is. automatic and
A- counteract rotor torque and provide a instantaneous.
rapid turn facility. Explanation. NIL.
B- counteract engine torque and provide
normal directional control.
C- permit directional control. Q. 50. The purpose of control cable
Correct Answer is. counteract engine regulators is to.
torque and provide normal directional A- compensate for high temperature only.
control. B- maintain preset cable tensions during
Explanation. NIL. flight.
C- compensate for low temperature only.
Correct Answer is. maintain preset cable
Q. 46. The Coriolis effect on a helicopter tensions during flight.
means. Explanation. NIL.
A- the blade that flaps down will speed up.
B- the axis of rotation is not perpendicular Q. 51. Range of movements of power

to the plane of rotation. operated flying control surfaces are limited
C- the blade which flaps up will accelerate. by.
A- travel of the jack body.
Correct Answer is. the blade which flaps B- travel of the jack ram.
up will accelerate. C- mechanical stops in the control system.
Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. mechanical stops in the
control system.
Q. 47. The ability of the blade to move up Explanation. NIL.
and down is.
A- feathering.
B- flapping. Q. 52. The purpose of the Servo Valve in a
C- dragging. power operated control is.
Correct Answer is. flapping. A- to direct hydraulic fluid to the jack in
Explanation. NIL. response to the pilots control in cockpit.
B- to revert the system to manual
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operation.
C- to provide pressure to operate the
control.
Correct Answer is. to direct hydraulic fluid A- transmit pilot input to the control
to the jack in response to the pilots control surfaces.
in cockpit. B- provide feedback to the pilot.

Explanation. Jeppesen A & P Technician C- are operated by the autopilot only.
Textbook page 12-38. Correct Answer is. transmit pilot input to
the control surfaces.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 53. The tip path plane is tilted.
A- 90 after in the direction that the cyclic
stick is moved by. Q. 58. During translational flight, a tandem
B- 90 in advance of the direction the cyclic rotor helicopter is controlled by.
stick is moved by. A- the rear rotor only is tilted.
C- in the same direction as the cyclic stick is B- the forward rotor only is tilted.
moved. C- both the forward rotor and the rear
Correct Answer is. in the same direction as rotors independently.
the cyclic stick is moved. Correct Answer is. both the forward rotor
Explanation. NIL. and the rear rotors independently.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 54. A tail rotor control is rigged so that it

can move from positive pitch through neutral Q. 59. In a power assisted flight control
to negative pitch. This is to. system, the feel required is normally
A- enable full control in powered flight. supplied by.
B- enable full control in the hover. A- Q' feel.
C- enable full control in autorotation. B- stretching springs.
Correct Answer is. enable full control in C- air loads on the control surfaces.
autorotation. Correct Answer is. air loads on the control
Explanation. NIL. surfaces.
Explanation. AL/3-7 8.1 and 8.2.1 Power
'assisted' controls have aerodynamic
Q. 55. The collective lever controls. feedback. Power 'operated' controls use a Q
A- the vertical movement of the helicopter. feel system.
B- the horizontal movement of the

helicopter. Q. 60. Irreversibility of a fully powered
C- controls the helicopter movement about control system is provided by.
the vertical axis. A- the jack ram being attached to structure.
Correct Answer is. the vertical movement
of the helicopter. B- nulling of the servo valve.
Explanation. NIL. C- air loads on the blades.
Correct Answer is. nulling of the servo
valve.
Q. 56. The main rotor head hydraulic Explanation. Nulling the servo valve
damper beam has been over tensioned. This produces a hydraulic lock.
would cause.
A- too much stability and over sensitive
controls. Q. 61. Powered flight control systems are
B- too much stability and less sensitive used on large helicopters.
controls. A- because the pilot has too many tasks to
C- instability and over sensitive controls. perform.
Correct Answer is. instability and over B- due to the increase in speed and size of
sensitive controls. aircraft.
Explanation. NIL. C- because at low level air density is high.
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Correct Answer is. due to the increase in

Q. 57. Powered flying control actuators. speed and size of aircraft.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 67. Moving the collective lever results in
the pitch on the rotor blades.
Q. 62. Under heavy stick loads, the button A- changing the same amount in different
on the cyclic stick would be used to. directions.
B- remaining the same.
A- reposition force trim. C- changing the same amount in the same
B- disengage force trim. direction.
C- engage force trim. Correct Answer is. changing the same
Correct Answer is. reposition force trim. amount in the same direction.
Q. 63. How do the rotors turn on a co-axial Q. 68. Moving the cyclic stick forward results
rotor system?. in.
A- They counter-rotate on a common shaft. A- advancing blade flapping up.
B- pitch angle of all blades decreasing.
B- Both rotate in the same direction on a C- retreating blade flapping up.
common shaft. Correct Answer is. advancing blade
C- They counter-rotate on separate shafts. flapping up.
Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. They counter-rotate on
a common shaft.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 69. Rotor heads incorporate elastomeric
bearings because.
A- they reduce rotational loads.
Q. 64. "In autorotation, what is the initial B- they are easier to maintain.
effect on the rotor C- they reduce oscillatory loads.
when the cyclic control lever is pulled Correct Answer is. they are easier to
back?." maintain.
A- The rotor will slow down. Explanation. NIL.
B- The rotor speed will be unaffected.
C- The rotor will initially speed up.
Correct Answer is. The rotor will initially Q. 70. In forward flight, pitch on the
speed up. retreating blade is.
Explanation. NIL. A- decreased.
B- the same.
C- increased.
Q. 65. What is the difference between Correct Answer is. increased.
transient and static droop?. Explanation. NIL.
A- Over-swing.
B- Centrifugal latches.
C- Under-swing. Q. 71. During the transition from the hover
Correct Answer is. Under-swing. to forward flight, the helicopter requires.
Explanation. NIL.
A- less power.
B- more power.
Q. 66. When lifting the collective lever C- no change in power.
during an autorotative descent the rotor RPM Correct Answer is. more power.
will. Explanation. NIL.
A- remain the same.
B- reduce.
C- increase. Q. 72. Dissymmetry of lift in a helicopter
Correct Answer is. reduce. main rotor is
Explanation. NIL. counteracted by.
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A- cyclic feathering.
B- permitting the rotor blade to flap.
C- biasing the stick to port.
Correct Answer is. permitting the rotor B- dedicated trim switches on the autopilot
blade to flap. control panel
Explanation. NIL. C- moving the 'coolie hat'

Correct Answer is. pressing the trim
release button and moving the cyclic stick.
Q. 73. Pulleys in a flight control system are Explanation. NIL.
made from.
A- stainless steel.
B- brass. Q. 79. Moving the 'coolie hat' with the
C- Tufnol or aluminium alloy. autopilot engaged.
Correct Answer is. Tufnol or aluminium A- allows autopilot commands to move the
alloy. aircraft slowly in pitch and roll.
Explanation. NIL. B- disengages the autopilot and allows the
pilot to manually control the aircraft.
C- allows autopilot commands to move the
Q. 74. The mixing unit connects. aircraft quickly in pitch and roll.
A- the engine fuel and air. Correct Answer is. allows autopilot
B- the cyclic and collective controls. commands to move the aircraft slowly in
C- the pitot and static systems. pitch and roll.
Correct Answer is. the cyclic and collective Explanation. NIL.
controls.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 80. Moving the cyclic stick and pressing
the force trim button.
Q. 75. How does a semi-rigid rotor overcome A- allows the autopilot to command rapid
dissymmetry of lift?. change in pitch and roll.
A- A teetering head. B- allows manual pilot commands to quickly
B- Drag hinges. manoeuvre the aircraft and on release of the
C- Flapping hinges. button, autopilot holds new datum.
Correct Answer is. A teetering head. C- allows manual pilot commands to quickly
Explanation. NIL. manoeuvre the aircraft and on release
returns the aircraft to the original datum.
Correct Answer is. allows manual pilot
Q. 76. The tail rotor is subject to. commands to quickly manoeuvre the aircraft
A- negative torque. and on release returns the aircraft to the.
B- both positive and negative torque. Explanation. NIL.
C- positive torque.
Correct Answer is. positive torque.
Explanation. NIL. Q. 81. When in the hover the pilot applies a
force on the pedals and the.
A- autopilot disengages.
Q. 77. A tension regulator in the flight B- autopilot stores original heading on the
control cable system of a large all metal heading..
helicopter is used primarily to. C- autopilot integrator and returns aircraft
A- retain a set tension. to original heading when motion stops.
B- increase cable tension in cold weather. Correct Answer is. autopilot stores original
C- decrease cable tension in cold weather. heading on the heading integrator and
returns aircraft to original heading when
Correct Answer is. retain a set tension. motion stops.
Q. 78. Manual trim with the autopilot Q. 82. Where an auxiliary servo unit is used
disengaged is normally achieved by. to apply autopilot commands to the controls,
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feedback is provided by.

A- pressing the trim release button and A- LVDT.
moving the cyclic stick. B- control synchros.
C- mechanical feedback through linkages. B- have no noticeable effect.
Correct Answer is. LVDT. C- prevent the pilot from attaining
Explanation. NIL. maximum rearward speed.

Correct Answer is. prevent the pilot from
attaining maximum forward speed.
Q. 83. The engagement of an helipilot. Explanation. NIL.
A- can be engaged with just either the roll

or the pitch channel. Q. 88. A series actuator will cause
B- must have at least the roll channel movement of the.
engaged. A- pilots control and the control run.
C- requires all channels to be engaged at B- pilots control only.
the same time. C- control run only.
Correct Answer is. requires all channels to Correct Answer is. control run only.
be engaged at the same time. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 89. A series actuator in a helicopter

Q. 84. A dual helipilot develops a single autopilot system has.
channel runaway. The twin actuator position A- 10% authority.
indicator will display. B- 50% authority.
A- one indicator central the other on full C- full authority.
scale deflection. Correct Answer is. 10% authority.
B- both indicators at full scale deflection, in Explanation. NIL.
the same direction.
C- both indicators at full scale deflection at
opposite ends. Q. 90. If a pilot is slow to put down
Correct Answer is. both indicators at full collective after engine failure.
scale deflection at opposite ends. A- RPM stays the same.
Explanation. NIL. B- RPM increases.
C- RPM decreases.
Correct Answer is. RPM decreases.
Q. 85. The attitude of a helicopter about the Explanation. NIL.
normal axis is controlled by the variation of.
12.03, Blade Tracking and Vibration
A- tail rotor cyclic pitch. Analysis.
B- collective pitch.
C- tail rotor collective pitch.
Correct Answer is. tail rotor collective Q. 1. A tracking check is to ensure that.
pitch.
Explanation. NIL. A- all blades make the same tip path.
B- all actuators are at neutral.
C- the coning angle is correct.
Q. 86. Each individual blade of a semi-rigid Correct Answer is. all blades make the
rotor system is able to independently. same tip path
Explanation. NIL.
A- flap, feather and drag.
B- flap only.
C- flap and feather. Q. 2. Tracking on a helicopter means.
Correct Answer is. flap and feather.
Explanation. NIL. A- that all the main rotor blades travel in
the same tip path plane.
B- that the tail rotor keeps the aircraft on
Q. 87. If the c of g of a helicopter is aft of its the correct track during forward flight.
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permitted range it will. C- that the blades are subjected to leading

A- prevent the pilot from attaining edge hecks with a straight edge.
maximum forward speed.
Correct Answer is. that all the main rotor C- inspect main rotor head and main drive
blades travel in the same tip path plane. shaft.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. design of engine and

gearbox supports.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 3. Range of movements of power
operated helicopter controls are limited by.
Q. 8. What causes lateral vibration?.
A- travel of the jack body.
B- mechanical stops in the control system. A- Tail drive shaft misalignment.
B- Loose load/vibration absorber.
C- travel of the jack ram. C- Main rotor head.
Correct Answer is. mechanical stops in the Correct Answer is. Main rotor head.
control system. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 9. A soft hydraulic damper causes.

Q. 4. When carrying out blade tracking,
using the flag method. A- 1/rev lateral vibration.
A- the collective pitch lever would be fully B- 1/rev lateral and vertical vibration.
down. C- 1/rev vertical vibration.
B- the collective pitch lever would be mid- Correct Answer is. 1/rev lateral vibration.
way between the down stop and the up stop.
Explanation. NIL.
C- the cyclic stick would be fully forward.
Correct Answer is. the collective pitch
lever would be fully down. Q. 10. With vibrations from a tail rotor and
Explanation. NIL. aggravated by movements of the rotor
peddles the fault is.
A- in the drive system.
Q. 5. What is the process called on a semi- B- play in the feathering control links.
rigid rotor head where the blade C of G is C- play in the control rods and cables.
put into the correct position?. Correct Answer is. in the drive system.
A- Aligning. Explanation. NIL.
B- Tracking.
C- Flapping.
Correct Answer is. Aligning.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 6. Vibration in a rotor head is reduced 12.04, Transmissions.

by.
A- a swash plate.
B- a scissor link.
C- a Bifilar Pendulum Absorber vibration
assembly. Q. 1. The purpose of the scissor links on a
Correct Answer is. a Bifilar Pendulum swash plate are.
Absorber vibration assembly. A- to drive the driven part of the swash
Explanation. NIL. plate and hold the fixed part.
B- hold both parts of the swash plate
together.
Q. 7. Medium vibration of 4 to 6 times per C- transmit drive from the gearbox to the
revolution is experienced on a helicopter. driven part of the swash plate.
The primary control method is. Correct Answer is. transmit drive from the
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A- design of engine and gearbox supports. gearbox to the driven part of the swash
plate.
B- inspect loose fixtures and fittings. Explanation. NIL.
A- pumped oil via replaceable, non-
adjustable specific jets.
Q. 2. The clutch on a piston helicopter is B- splash.

positioned. C- pumped oil via non replaceable,
A- between the engine and the engine adjustable specific jets.
reduction gearbox. Correct Answer is. pumped oil via
B- between the engine reduction gearbox replaceable, non-adjustable specific jets.
and the main rotor gearbox. Explanation. NIL.
C- between the main rotor gearbox and the
rotor head.
Correct Answer is. between the engine Q. 8. On a gear box quill drive with a
reduction gearbox and the main rotor master shim.
gearbox. A- shim must stay with gear box.
Explanation. NIL. B- shim is replaced with quill drive.
C- size, thickness + location of shim is given
on gearbox.
Q. 3. A rotor brake is located. Correct Answer is. shim must stay with
A- between the engine and the free power gear box.
turbine. Explanation. NIL.
B- between the main rotor gearbox and the
rotor head.
C- between the free power turbine and the
main rotor gearbox.
Correct Answer is. between the main rotor
gearbox and the rotor head.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 4. The intermediate gearbox is.
A- an epicyclic gearbox.
B- a bevel gearbox.
C- a reduction gearbox.
Correct Answer is. a reduction gearbox.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 5. To check for correct meshing on a

helical gear you would use.
A- a dial test indicator.
B- Prussian blue.
C- feeler gauges.
Correct Answer is. Prussian blue.
Explanation. NIL.
Q. 6. The HUMS receives signals from.
A- transponders.
B- transformers.
C- transducers.
Correct Answer is. transducers.
Explanation. NIL.
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Q. 7. The oil system used in helicopter gear

boxes is.

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IN - DGCA CAR -66 MODULE 12 PART -01

Q. 4. When a blade moves about the

Q. 5. To maintain the position of the B- cyclic control is no longer able to

opposing torque reaction.

Q. 24. Autorotation. Explanation. NIL.

C- is the production of lift from freely Q. 29. Lift is generated by.

Explanation. NIL. Q. 35. As the angle of attack of a rotor blade

Q. 40. The RPM of the rotor blades is

B- Triangular pitch change lever. C- prevent blades over-speeding.

Q. 42. An helicopter fin helps to give.

Q. 43. Solidity of the rotor is the ratio of the.

load on the tail rotor during forward flight. Explanation. NIL.

C- pitch will increase. Correct Answer is. in the direction of

Q. 58. Rotor blade sailing is a problem at.

the rotor blade. C- Fineness ratio.

Q. 67. When entering into a stable

Q. 69. Helicopters in forward flight are

Correct Answer is. hovering close to the Explanation. NIL.

B- Lift only. aircraft to drift laterally.

Q. 76. A helicopter main rotor blade is A- 18,000 ft.

B- the tendency for the aircraft to turn to +3 degrees.

A- at which the highest pressure is said to B- The front portion.

Q. 85. The main rotor assembly of a A- blade span to the chord.

C- both lift and horizontal thrust.

Q. 86. An advantage of the symmetrical C- ratio of gross weight to disc area.

Explanation. NIL. + yaw to right.

Q. 92. With Auto RPM control 'Static Droop'

Q. 93. Over pitch causes.

Q. 94. A shrouded tail rotor.

Q. 95. In a helicopter with its main rotor

Q. 2. Rotor disc attitude is altered by.

A- swash plate & spider assembly.

Q. 3. If the rotor disc is tilted then the

C- move in a direction perpendicular to the Correct Answer is. pulley misalignment.

the rotor blades, the helicopter. A- to prevent sideways drift.

A- lateral axis. B- cyclic pitch lever has to be raised.

A- continued pitch input.

Q. 29. A fully articulated rotor head would

Q. 25. A delta 3 hinge is fitted to some tail

Q. 26. Hookes joint is. Q. 31. Drag dampers.

Explanation. NIL. couple.

system to operate. A- the vertical plane.

Explanation. NIL. flight, maximum pitch is applied.

C- forward of the aircrafts lateral axis.

B- the axis of rotation is not perpendicular Q. 51. Range of movements of power

in cockpit. B- provide feedback to the pilot.

Q. 54. A tail rotor control is rigged so that it

B- the horizontal movement of the

Correct Answer is. due to the increase in

Explanation. NIL. C- moving the 'coolie hat'

feedback is provided by.

Explanation. NIL. maximum rearward speed.

A- can be engaged with just either the roll

Q. 89. A series actuator in a helicopter