Vayudoot Aviation

1.
The oxygen masks have dropped down from the passengers service units. The oxygen flow starts

immediately

after pulling the oxygen mask downwards

only above FL200

After the system has been switched on by a crew member

2.
A public transport jet aeroplane may be operated up to FL 450. The cabin includes 180 passenger seats, made up of 30 rows (3 seats from each side of central aisle). The minimum number of cabin oxygen masks for this aeroplane must be

198 (110% of the seating capacity).

210 (one additional mask per seat row).

270 (150% of the seating capacity).

240 (one additional mask per seat block).

3.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 7 to 30 seats must be equipped with at least

1 hand fire-extinguisher conveniently located in the passenger compartment.

3 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

2 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

4 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

4.
In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, the minimum requirement for the survival oxygen needed to supply 100 % of the passengers during and following an emergency descend is

10 minutes or the entire flight time where the cabin pressure altitude is above 15000 ft, whichever is the greater

the entire flight time where the cabin pressure altitude is above 13000 ft.

30 minutes

the entire flight time where the cabin pressure altitude is above 10000 ft minus 30 minutes.

5.
When a bimetallic strip is used as a switch in a fire detection loop, a fire alarm is triggered after a delay. The purpose of this delay is to

avoid false alarms in case of vibrations

delay the triggering of the fire extinguinshers and increase their efficiency

wait for the triggering of the second fire detection loop in order to confirm the fire

allow temperatures to equalise

6.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 301 to 400 seats must be equipped with at least

3 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

4 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

6 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

5 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

7.
Ion detectors are devices used in aircraft for systems protection. They detect

fire.

overtemperature and fire.

overtemperature.

smoke.

8.
On a multi-engined aircraft a fire detection system includes

a warning light for each engine and a single alarm bell common to all engines

both a warning light and an alarm bell unique to each engine

a single warning light and a single alarm bell

a single warning light but a separate alarm bell for each engine

9.
Continuous loop fire detector systems operate on the principle that an increase in temperature produces

a decrease in pressure

a decrease in the reference current

a decrease in resistance

an increase in resistance

10.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 401 to 500 seats must be equipped with at least

6 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

7 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

5 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment.

8 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

11.
In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, during and following an emergency descent, each occupant of the cockpit seats on duty must have access to a minimum amount of oxygen in:1. order to maintain a supply throughout the entire flight time where the cabin altitude pressure is greater than 13000 ft.2. order to maintain a supply throughout the entire flight time where the cabin altitude pressure is greater than 10000 ft and smaller than 13000 ft minus 30 minutes.3. no case less than 30 minutes for airplanes certified to fly up to 25000 ft.4. no case less than 2 hours for airplanes certified to fly at over 25000 ft.The combination regrouping all the correct statements is

1, 2.

1, 2, 3 et 4.

1,4.

1, 2, 4.

12.
In transport aeroplanes overheat detection systems are installed in the

landing gear bays / wheel wells

cabin.

fuel tanks

tyres.

13.
When a wire type fire system is tested

Only the warning function is tested.

the wiring and the warning are tested.

the wire is totally heated.

a part of the wire is totally heated

14.
On an aircraft provided with resistance and capacitance variation type fire detection loops, a fire alarm is initiated by a temperature increase detected

on at least one loop

only in a uniform way along the loops

at any isolated point of the loops or else generally on all the loops

only at an isolated point of the loops

15.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 201 to 300 seats must be equipped with at least

4 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment.

6 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

3 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

5 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

16.
Generally, when the fire handle of the fire-extinguishing system on an aircraft is pulled, the effects are :1. closing of the LP valve of the fuel system2. opening of the air bleed valves and HP valves on the engine concerned3. setting of extinguishing systems4. closing of the isolation and de-icing valves5. isolation of the associated electric current generators6. immediate discharge of extinguishing agentThe combination regrouping all the correct statements is

1,2,5,6

2,3,4,5

1,3,4,5

1,3,4

17.
An aircraft is scheduled to fly from PARIS to MARSEILLE at FL 390 and has the following characteristics:Maximum permissible number of passenger specified by the certificate of airworthiness= 230Number of seats on board= 200Scheduled number of passengers on board= 180The minimum number of inhaler systems provided in the aircraft cabin should be

200.

180.

230.

220

18.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 31 to 60 seats must be equipped with at least

2 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment.

5 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

4 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

3 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment.

19.
The number of emergency exits in transport aeroplanes

must be arranged to allow at least 50 % of all passengers to leave the aeroplane within 2 minutes

must be in accordance with the number of passengers on board

depends on the decision of the manufacturer in agreement with the operator

must be arranged to allow all passengers and all crew members to leave the aeroplane within 90 sec. through 50 % of the available emergency exits

20.
The purpose of the proximity of the emergency evacuation path marking system is to

mark only the exits at the floor level

replace the overhead emergency lighting during an emergency evacuation with a thick smoke

to be used only at night.

replace the overhead emergency lighting in case of failure

21.
Smoke detectors fitted on transport aircraft are of the following type

electrical

chemical

optical or ionization

magnetic

22.
Some emergency exits must be equipped with devices so as to help the occupants to get out and reach the ground if their threshold is at a height above the ground greater than:

6 ft, aeroplane on the ground, one main gear or nose gear collapse

6 ft, aeroplane on the ground, landing gear extended.

8 ft, aeroplane on the ground, one main gear or nose gear collapse.

8 ft, aeroplane on the ground, landing gear extended

23.
The most suitable means for extinguishing a magnesium fire on the ground is

water.

sand.

freon.

carbon dioxide

24.
In order to enable a fire to be controlled as quickly as possible, the fire detectors are located in the highest risk compartments. Theses compartments are :1. the main landing gear wheel wells2. the fuel tanks3. the oil tanks4. the auxiliary power unit5. around the enginesThe combination regrouping all the correct statements is

2,5

2,3

1,2,3,4,5

1,4,5

25.
A Continuous-Loop-Detector-System is a

Fire detection system

Smoke detection system

Fire fighting system

Carbon dioxide warning system

26.
In a pressurized aircraft, the first-aid (therapeutic) oxygen is designed to

give medical assistance to passengers with pathological respiratory disorders

protect certain passengers, and is only carried on board for these people

protect the flight crew and cabin attendants against fumes and noxious gases

protect all the occupants against the effects of accidental depressurisation

27.
When a continuous element of a fire detection system is heated:1. its resistance decreases.2. its resistance increases.3. the leakage current increases.4. the leakage current decreases.The combination regrouping all the correct statements is

2, 3

2, 4

1, 3

1, 4

28.
The most common extinguishing agent used in gas turbine engine fire protection system is

Powder.

Freon

Water

CO2.

29.
The main feature of BCF fire extinguishers is that they

are electrical conductors.

act as flame inhibitors by absorbing the air's oxygen.

use the cooling effect created by the venturi during discharge.

are highly corrosive particularly for aluminium alloys

30.
In the cockpit of a transport airplane, at least one manual fire-extinguisher must be conveniently located containing

special fluids

powder.

water.

halon.

31.
In a fire detection system with single-loop continuous components (with no fault protection), if the line is accidently grounded

the power supply is cut off automatically.

the engine fire extinguisher striker is automatically activated

the fire alarm is triggered

there will be no effect on the system

32.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 501 to 600 seats must be equipped with at least

8 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

6 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

7 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

5 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

33.
If inflammable gaseous materials, like propane for example, are set on fire, the following extinguisher types should be used for fire fighting

CO2 and water type extinguishers

Dry and water type extinguishers

BCF and CO2 type extinguishers

Water type extinguishers

34.
A gaseous sensor/responder tube fire sensor is tested by

checking the sensor with pressurized gas.

checking the wiring harness for faults but not the sensor

heating up the sensor with test power connection

checking the continuity of the system with a test switch

35.
When quick donning masks are in use, the pilot is

not able to do any radio communication.

only able to receive

able to radiotelephone.

only able to transmit

36.
Evacuation slide inflation is ensured by

a pressurized gas canister combined with the slide itself.

a manual pump, used when needed by the cabin crew.

pressurized air from the air conditioning system

the aircraft's general pneumatic circuit

37.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 61 to 200 seats must be equipped with at least

2 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

4 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

3 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

5 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

38.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is greater than 60 seats must be equipped with at least

1 HALON 1211 fire-extinguisher

4 HALON 1211 fire-extinguishers

2 HALON 1211 fire-extinguishers

3 HALON 1211 fire-extinguishers

39.
A manual inflation handle

serves to actuate inflation of a slide when automatic inflation fails

operates a hand pump for manual inflation of a slide

serves to inflate a life jacket when the normal inflation function fails

is generally not applied on slides

40.
In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, an airplane must be equipped with equipment or systems at each emergency exit that allow to reach the ground safely in the case of an emergency when the sill height of the passenger emergency exit is higher than

1,83 m.

1,89 m.

1,80 m.

1,86 m.

41.
Smoke detector systems are installed in the

fuel tanks.

upper cargo compartments (class E).

wheel wells.

engine nacelles

42.
In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, an airplane whose maximum take-off mass exceeds 5 700 kg or whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is greater than 9 seats and smaller than 200 seats must be equipped with a

crash axe in the cockpit and a crow-bar in the passenger compartment.

crash axe or a crow-bar in the pilot compartment.

crow-bar in the cockpit and a crash axe in the passenger compartment

crash axe and a crow-bar in the passenger compartment

43.
In a pressurized aircraft, the first-aid (therapeutic) oxygen is designed to

protect the flight crew and cabin attendants against fumes and noxious gases

protect certain passengers, and is only carried on board for these people

give medical assistance to passengers with pathological respiratory disorders

protect all the occupants against the effects of accidental depressurisation

44.
The indication of the fire detection systems is performed by a

warning bell

warning light and a warning bell (or aural alert).

warning light

gear warning

45.
An exit is considered to be out of service when the following elements are inoperative the:1. external door opening mechanism2. internal door opening mechanism3. door opening aid device4. open door locking system5. auxiliary means of evacuation6. emergency lightingThe combination regrouping all the correct statements is

2, 3, 4, 6

1, 3, 4, 5

1, 2, 5, 6

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

46.
With engine fire alarm activated, the extinguisher discharge

is the pilot's task

is automatic after a delay to allow the pilot to stop the engine

is automatic and immediate

does not need the engine to be stopped

47.
An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is greater than 600 seats must be equipped with at least

6 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

7 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

8 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment.

9 hand fire-extinguishers conveniently located in the passenger compartment

48.
A fault protection circuit in a fire detection system will

inhibit the fire detector when the detection line is connected to ground

activate the fire detection system when the detection line is connected to ground

activate an alarm in the cockpit and in the landing gear bay for ground crew

automatically initiate APU shutdown and fire extinguisher striker activation in the event of fire

Question Bank

Questions for FIRE EXTINGUISHER 1002 -1050

The oxygen masks have dropped down from the passengers service units. The oxygen flow starts

A public transport jet aeroplane may be operated up to FL 450. The cabin includes 180 passenger seats, made up of 30 rows (3 seats from each side of central aisle). The minimum number of cabin oxygen masks for this aeroplane must be

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 7 to 30 seats must be equipped with at least

In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, the minimum requirement for the survival oxygen needed to supply 100 % of the passengers during and following an emergency descend is

When a bimetallic strip is used as a switch in a fire detection loop, a fire alarm is triggered after a delay. The purpose of this delay is to

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 301 to 400 seats must be equipped with at least

Ion detectors are devices used in aircraft for systems protection. They detect

On a multi-engined aircraft a fire detection system includes

Continuous loop fire detector systems operate on the principle that an increase in temperature produces

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 401 to 500 seats must be equipped with at least

In transport aeroplanes overheat detection systems are installed in the

When a wire type fire system is tested

On an aircraft provided with resistance and capacitance variation type fire detection loops, a fire alarm is initiated by a temperature increase detected

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 201 to 300 seats must be equipped with at least

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 31 to 60 seats must be equipped with at least

The number of emergency exits in transport aeroplanes

The purpose of the proximity of the emergency evacuation path marking system is to

Smoke detectors fitted on transport aircraft are of the following type

Some emergency exits must be equipped with devices so as to help the occupants to get out and reach the ground if their threshold is at a height above the ground greater than:

The most suitable means for extinguishing a magnesium fire on the ground is

A Continuous-Loop-Detector-System is a

In a pressurized aircraft, the first-aid (therapeutic) oxygen is designed to

When a continuous element of a fire detection system is heated:1. its resistance decreases.2. its resistance increases.3. the leakage current increases.4. the leakage current decreases.The combination regrouping all the correct statements is

The most common extinguishing agent used in gas turbine engine fire protection system is

The main feature of BCF fire extinguishers is that they

In the cockpit of a transport airplane, at least one manual fire-extinguisher must be conveniently located containing

In a fire detection system with single-loop continuous components (with no fault protection), if the line is accidently grounded

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 501 to 600 seats must be equipped with at least

If inflammable gaseous materials, like propane for example, are set on fire, the following extinguisher types should be used for fire fighting

A gaseous sensor/responder tube fire sensor is tested by

When quick donning masks are in use, the pilot is

Evacuation slide inflation is ensured by

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is 61 to 200 seats must be equipped with at least

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is greater than 60 seats must be equipped with at least

A manual inflation handle

In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, an airplane must be equipped with equipment or systems at each emergency exit that allow to reach the ground safely in the case of an emergency when the sill height of the passenger emergency exit is higher than

Smoke detector systems are installed in the

In accordance with JAR-OPS 1, an airplane whose maximum take-off mass exceeds 5 700 kg or whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is greater than 9 seats and smaller than 200 seats must be equipped with a

In a pressurized aircraft, the first-aid (therapeutic) oxygen is designed to

The indication of the fire detection systems is performed by a

With engine fire alarm activated, the extinguisher discharge

An airplane whose maximum approved passenger seating configuration is greater than 600 seats must be equipped with at least

A fault protection circuit in a fire detection system will