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ACS area C

Flight Controls

16 practice questions for the Aviation Mechanic Airframe (AMA) test. Open any question for the answer, an explanation of every choice, background, and the source citation. To answer them in a quiz, use the practice mode and pick this area.

  1. 1.Interpreting a cable tensiometer dial readingAM.II.C.R4
  2. 2.Checking control surface range of movementAM.II.C.K9
  3. 3.Primary control providing lateral controlAM.II.C.K10
  4. 4.Purpose of wing fencesAM.II.C.K11
  5. 5.Direction of balance tab movementAM.II.C.K12
  6. 6.Inspection after rigging is performedAM.II.C.R1
  7. 7.Wire count of a 7 × 19 control cableAM.II.C.K1
  8. 8.Purpose of a cable connectorAM.II.C.K2
  9. 9.Proof-load test of a newly swaged cable terminalAM.II.C.K1
  10. 10.Maximum cable deflection through a fairleadAM.II.C.K3
  11. 11.Which set of control stops acts as the limit stopAM.II.C.K4
  12. 12.Function of the push rod checknutAM.II.C.K5
  13. 13.Where a torque tube is installedAM.II.C.K6
  14. 14.Meaning of tight rig pins after riggingAM.II.C.K9
  15. 15.Calculation method of control surface rebalancingAM.II.C.K8
  16. 16.Last of the three general rigging stepsAM.II.C.K9