Aircraft Bearing Maintenance and Inspection
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What is similar to false brinelling, but results from vibration during transport?

  • Brinelling
  • Hydroplaning
  • EHD film formation
  • Shipping or Vibration Brinelling (correct)

What is the effect of ambient vibration on a bearing?

  • It causes EHD film to form
  • It increases the bearing's hardness
  • It leads to false brinelling (correct)
  • It prevents false brinelling

What is the main difference between brinelling and false brinelling?

  • The duration of vibration
  • The amplitude of vibration
  • The presence of a load exceeding elastic limits (correct)
  • The type of vibration

What happens to the corrosion oxide during vibration in false brinelling?

<p>It is ground into the race by the bearing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common location to find bearings susceptible to false brinelling?

<p>In a box on a shelf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of disassembling a component in bearing maintenance?

<p>To inspect the bearing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of galling in bearings?

<p>Metal-to-metal contact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is similar to the deformation caused by brinelling?

<p>The deformation caused by a Brinell Hardness Tester (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of metal-to-metal contact in galling?

<p>Material is transferred from one surface to another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bearings are typically rejected automatically?

<p>Split-shell plain bearings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of flaking in bearings?

<p>Rolling fatigue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common visible fault found in bearings during inspection?

<p>Discoloration due to overheating (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of very fine dust particles on bearing wear?

<p>They accelerate wear of the rings and balls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between inspection and testing of bearings?

<p>Inspection and testing go hand in hand (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a less visible but serious defect common to bearings?

<p>Brinelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of hard particles getting into the bearing ringways?

<p>The ring and ball become rough and coarse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the surface of a bearing that has undergone flaking?

<p>Rough and coarse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the source of guidance for inspecting aircraft bearings?

<p>Appropriate maintenance manuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of oil in an engine?

<p>To act as a cushion between metal parts (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the oil filtration system?

<p>To collect foreign matter and deposit it (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method of lubricating gears and bearings?

<p>Splash Lubrication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for oil-impregnated plain bearings that have been cleaned or machined?

<p>Re-oiling by vacuum impregnation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pump in a pressure feed lubrication system?

<p>To lift the oil to the top of the gearbox (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of lubricant is applied to some bearings during assembly?

<p>Dry lubricant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of applying a preservative coating to oil-lubricated bearings during storage?

<p>To protect them from corrosion and damage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long can oil-lubricated bearings be stored with a coating of mineral or synthetic oil?

<p>30–90 days (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is done to bearings returning to supply or for overhaul or being prepared for local short-term storage?

<p>They are lubricated followed by an ‘intimate’ wrapping, then sealing into a heat-sealable plastic bag (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for local storage of bearings?

<p>A cool, dry area with minimal disturbance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information must be included on the container storing bearings?

<p>Part numbers, stock numbers, name and quantity of bearings, type of preservation, date and place of packing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended for storing small bearings?

<p>They may be expected to operate for their life on their initial oil lubricant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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