Question 1

What type of aircraft mechanical control cables are commonly used to control the ailerons, elevators, and rudder?

Accepted Answer

Steel cables

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Aluminum cables

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Carbon fiber cables

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Titanium cables

Question 2

Which of the following fittings is commonly used to secure aircraft control cables to control surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Turnbuckles

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Nuts

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Rivets

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Washers

Question 3

What is the purpose of fairleads in aircraft control cable systems?

Accepted Answer

To guide the cable in a smooth path and prevent chafing

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To connect multiple cables together

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To reduce cable flexibility

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To increase cable tension

Question 4

Which type of aircraft control cable consists of multiple strands of wire twisted together?

Accepted Answer

Stranded cable

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Braided cable

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Solid cable

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Coated cable

Question 5

What is the purpose of a pulley in an aircraft control cable system?

Accepted Answer

To change the direction of the cable without adding stress

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To increase the tension in the cable

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To connect multiple cables together

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To reduce the cable's strength

Question 6

What is the purpose of swaging in aircraft control cable assembly?

Accepted Answer

To secure the cable end fittings by compressing them onto the cable

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To adjust the cable tension easily

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To test the tensile strength of the cables

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To lubricate the cables for smooth operation

Question 7

What function do clevis fittings serve in aircraft control cable systems?

Accepted Answer

To connect the cable end to the control surface or control system

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To guide the cable in a smooth path

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To prevent corrosion in the cable

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To adjust the tension in the cable

Question 8

What is the purpose of a cable tensioning device in an aircraft control system?

Accepted Answer

To adjust and maintain the proper tension in the control cables

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To secure the cables to the control surfaces

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To increase the weight of the aircraft

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To guide the cables through fairleads

Question 9

What type of material is commonly used to coat aircraft control cables for protection against wear and corrosion?

Accepted Answer

Teflon or Nylon

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Fiberglass

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Leather

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Rubber

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