11 Questions
How are inspection and testing of springs carried out?
According to the maintenance manual for the major assembly to which the spring belongs
What is measured during compression strength testing of a spring?
The force required to compress the spring to a specified height
What is the purpose of measuring the free length of a spring?
To ensure the spring is not buckled or distorted
What is the effect of spring distortion on a mechanism?
It affects the control the spring exercises
What is used to identify a particular range of springs in some systems?
A coloured paint mark
What should be done with a spring that fails inspection?
It should be replaced with a correctly identified part
What concentrates stress and leads to a fracture in a spring?
Nick or scratch
What can cause loss of tension or compression in a spring?
Overheating
Why is spring steel vulnerable to corrosion?
Due to its natural properties
What happens to the surface of a spring when it corrodes?
It deteriorates
Why are protective surface treatments for springs easily damaged?
Because of the nature of spring steel
Test your knowledge on the inspection and testing requirements of springs according to the CASA Part 66 maintenance manual. Learn about the different aspects of spring inspection, including blueing, pitting, compression strength, free length, and distortion.
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