Aircraft Maintenance Mcqs - Set 6

1)   Which of the following was the launch operator of the A330-300?

a. Air New Zealand
b. Air Inter
c. Air India
d. Air Mauritius
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Air Inter

Explanation:
Air Inter was the launch operator of the A330-300. The aircraft came into service on 17 January 1994. Air Inter was a semi-public French airline.


2)   What is the typical seating arrangement in an A330 business class?

a. 2-1-2
b. 1-2-1
c. 1-1-1
d. 2-2-2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2-2-2

Explanation:
The typical seating arrangement in an A330 business class is 2-2-2. The typical economy class seating is 2-4-2.


3)   Which of the following is not an A330 variant?

a. A330-200
b. A330 MRTT
c. A330-100
d. A330-200F
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A330-100

Explanation:
The A330-100 is not an A330 variant. However A330-200, A330 MRTT and A330-200F are all part of the A330 family. These are referred to as A330ceo, after the launch of A330neo.


4)   The A350XWB is a __________ range aircraft.

a. Long
b. Medium
c. Short
d. Regional
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Long

Explanation:
The A350XWB is a long range aircraft, developed by Airbus. It was introduced to compete with the Boeing 787 and the 777.


5)   Which of the following was the launch operator of the A350-900?

a. Air Canada
b. Air Asia
c. Qatar Airways
d. Etihad Airways
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Qatar Airways

Explanation:
Qatar Airways was the launch operator of the A350-900. The aircraft first entered service on 15 January 2015.


6)   What is the full form of XWB?

a. Xtra-Wide-Body
b. Xtra-Width-Body
c. Xtra-Wind-Body
d. Xtra-Widened-Body
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Xtra-Wide-Body

Explanation:
XWB refers to Xtra-Wide-Body. The abbreviation is used to refer to the A350 aircraft as A350 XWB. It is a twin engine aircraft, introduced to succeed the A340.


7)   Engine thrust reversers for the A350 are supplied by which of the following?

a. Microsoft
b. Tesla
c. Suzuki
d. UTC Aerospace Systems
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: UTC Aerospace Systems

Explanation:
The engine thrust reversers for the A350 are supplied by UTC Aerospace Systems. The company also supplies nacelles for the aircraft.


8)   Which of the following is not an operator of the A350?

a. Indigo
b. Finnair
c. Iberia
d. Air China
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Indigo

Explanation:
Indigo is not an operator of the A350. However, Finnair, Iberia and Air China all have A350 aircrafts in their respective fleets.


9)   ACJ350 is derived from the A350-900ULR.

a. True
b. False
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: True

Explanation:
True, the ACJ350 is derived from the A350-900ULR. It is a corporate jet, developed by Airbus. The aircraft offers a range of up to 20,000km.


10)   The world’s longest flight between Singapore Changi and Newark International Airport is operated by which of the following airlines?

a. Lufthansa
b. Etihad Airways
c. Singapore Airlines
d. American Airlines
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Singapore Airlines

Explanation:
The world’s longest flight between Singapore Changi and Newark International Airport is operated by Singapore Airlines. The inaugural flight took 17h 52m to travel between the two cities.


11)   What is the wing sweep angle of the A350, at a Mach 0.85 cruise speed?

a. 0.319 degrees
b. 319 degrees
c. 31.9 degrees
d. 3.19 degrees
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 31.9 degrees

Explanation:
The wing sweep angle of the A350, at a Mach 0.85 cruise speed is 31.9 degrees. The wings are 64.75 m in length.


12)   Which of the following supplies the auxiliary power unit for the A350?

a. General Electric
b. Honeywell
c. BMW
d. Tesla
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Honeywell

Explanation:
The auxiliary power unit for the A350 is supplied by Honeywell. The company also supplies other avionic equipment for the aircraft.


13)   The A350 was launched in 2006, with entry into service planned for 2013.

a. True
b. False
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: True

Explanation:
True. The aircraft was planned to enter into service in 2013, however its entry into service was delayed up to mid-2017. The aircraft was launched in 2006.


14)   Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine generates a maximum thrust of __________

a. 9,700 lbf
b. 97,000 lbf
c. 970 lbf
d. 9,70,000 lbf
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 97,000 lbf

Explanation:
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine generates a maximum thrust of 97,000lb. It was exclusively designed to be used on the Airbus A350 XWB and was developed from the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000.


15)   What is the maximum operating speed of the A350?

a. Mach 0.89
b. Mach 0.089
c. Mach 8.9
d. Mach 89
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mach 0.89

Explanation:
Maximum operating speed of the A350 XWB is Mach 0.89. The A350-1000 is heavier in comparison to the A350-900.


16)   Which of the following is the launch customer of the A350-900ULR?

a. Qatar Airways
b. Singapore Airlines
c. Vistara
d. Emirates
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Singapore Airlines

Explanation:
Singapore Airlines is the launch customer of the A350-900ULR. The airline is operating the aircraft in two class configuration featuring Business and Premium Economy.


17)   What is the full form of ULR?

a. Ultra-Light Reach
b. Ultra-Long Reach
c. Ultra-Light Range
d. Ultra-Long Range
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ultra-Long Range

Explanation:
ULR refers to Ultra Long Range. It is used to describe the A350-900ULR which offers an increased MTOW and fuel capacity.


18)   What is the maximum takeoff weight of the A350?

a. 275 tonnes
b. 2750 tonnes
c. 3000 tonnes
d. 300 tonnes
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 275 tonnes

Explanation:
The maximum take-off weight of the A350 is 275 tonnes. It typically seats 325 passengers and offers a range of about 15,000km.


19)   When was the A380 program launched?

a. 19 January 2010
b. 19 December 2010
c. 19 January 2000
d. 19 December 2000
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 19 December 2000

Explanation:
The A380 program was launched on 19 December 2000. It was introduced by Airbus to challenge the Boeing 747, in the long haul market.


20)   Which of the following was the last airline to place an order for the A380?

a. Air Canada
b. Air Asia
c. Emirates
d. Etihad Airways
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Emirates

Explanation:
Emirates was the last airline to place an order for the A380, it reduced its A380 orders in favor of the A350 and the A330neo. Subsequently, Airbus announced that A380 production would end by 2021.


21)   Which of the following aircraft has 2 flight decks?

a. A380
b. A350
c. 777
d. 787
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: A380

Explanation:
The Airbus A380 has two flight decks and is a full length double decker aircraft. A350, 777 and 787 all have a single flight deck.


22)   Which of the following is the longest A380 route?

a. Dubai-Muscat
b. Singapore-New York
c. Dubai-Auckland
d. Delhi-Frankfurt
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Dubai-Auckland

Explanation:
The longest A380 route is from Dubai to Auckland. The flight is operated by Emirates and it covers a distance of 14,203 kilometers.


23)   Which of the following is not an operator of the A380?

a. Thai Airways
b. Air India
c. British Airways
d. Malaysia Airlines
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Air India

Explanation:
Air India is not an operator of the A380. However, Thai Airways, British Airways and Malaysia Airlines all have A380 aircrafts in their respective fleets.


24)   Airbus proposed an A380plus, at the June 2017 Paris Air Show.

a. True
b. False
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: True

Explanation:
True, the A380 plus was proposed by Airbus at the June 2017 Paris Air Show. However, the aircraft has not been produced till date and stands as an undeveloped variant.


25)   Airbus uses liquid crystal displays in the cockpit of an A380.

a. True
b. False
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: True

Explanation:
True. There are 8 liquid crystal displays in the cockpit of an A380. The displays are 15cm by 20cm in size, all physically identical and interchangeable.


26)   What is the typical economy class layout in an A380?

a. 3-2-3
b. 3-3-3
c. 3-4-3
d. 2-4-2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 3-4-3

Explanation:
The typical economy class layout in an A380 is 3-4-3. The typical business class and first class layout are 2-2-2 and 1-2-1 respectively.


27)   Which of the following airlines introduced shower spas in first class on its A380s?

a. Singapore Airlines
b. Emirates
c. Qatar Airways
d. Lufthansa
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Emirates

Explanation:
Emirates introduced shower spas in first class on its A380s. It allowed each first class passenger five minutes of hot water.


28)   The Airbus A380 offers a range of 6000nmi.

a. True
b. False
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: False

Explanation:
False. The Airbus A380 offers a range of 8000nmi, which is approximately 14,800kms. The aircraft is mostly used on long haul routes.


29)   The Airbus A380 is certified for up to __________ passengers.

a. 753
b. 653
c. 553
d. 853
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 853

Explanation:
The Airbus A380 is certified for up to 853 passengers. Although, it offers a typical seating capacity of 525 passengers. It can be configured into different class configurations.


30)   What is the maximum design speed of the A380?

a. Mach 0.96
b. Mach 0.096
c. Mach 9.6
d. Mach 96
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Mach 0.96

Explanation:
Maximum design speed of the A380 was Mach 0.96. It was successful in attaining this speed on 1 December 2005.