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How are inspection and testing of springs carried out?
How are inspection and testing of springs carried out?
- According to the maintenance manual for the major assembly to which the spring belongs (correct)
- According to the airline's maintenance procedures
- According to the spring's material specifications
- According to the spring's manufacturer instructions
What is measured during compression strength testing of a spring?
What is measured during compression strength testing of a spring?
- The spring's material strength
- The force required to compress the spring to a specified height (correct)
- The spring's elasticity
- The length of the spring in the relaxed position
What is the purpose of measuring the free length of a spring?
What is the purpose of measuring the free length of a spring?
- To ensure the spring is not buckled or distorted (correct)
- To check for compression strength
- To check for distortion
- To check for corrosion
What is the effect of spring distortion on a mechanism?
What is the effect of spring distortion on a mechanism?
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What is used to identify a particular range of springs in some systems?
What is used to identify a particular range of springs in some systems?
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What should be done with a spring that fails inspection?
What should be done with a spring that fails inspection?
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What concentrates stress and leads to a fracture in a spring?
What concentrates stress and leads to a fracture in a spring?
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What can cause loss of tension or compression in a spring?
What can cause loss of tension or compression in a spring?
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Why is spring steel vulnerable to corrosion?
Why is spring steel vulnerable to corrosion?
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What happens to the surface of a spring when it corrodes?
What happens to the surface of a spring when it corrodes?
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Why are protective surface treatments for springs easily damaged?
Why are protective surface treatments for springs easily damaged?
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