11 Questions
What is the primary consequence of overheating on a spring?
It changes the heat treatment and temper of the spring steel
What is the effect of a nick or scratch on a spring?
It concentrates stress and leads to a fracture
Why is spring steel particularly vulnerable to corrosion?
Its nature makes it prone to corrosion
What is the result of corrosion on a spring?
It leads to surface deterioration and adds to stress or fatigue failure
What can be inferred about the operating environment of a spring?
It is vulnerable to failure due to its environment and task
According to the maintenance manual, what is the basis for the inspection and testing of springs?
The major assembly to which the spring belongs
What is the purpose of measuring the compression strength of a spring?
To ensure the spring is within tolerance
What is the consequence of spring distortion?
Impact on the control the spring exercises over a mechanism
What is the purpose of checking the free length of a spring?
To ensure the spring is not buckled or distorted
Why is it important to replace a spring with the correctly identified part?
To avoid incorrect function of the major assembly
What is the purpose of coloured paint marks on some springs?
To identify their particular range
This quiz covers the inspection and testing requirements of springs according to the maintenance manual. It includes checks for blueing, pitting, compression strength, free length, and distortion.
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