Pressurization Systems: DGCA Technical General questions

Question 1

A cabin humidifier is used:

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At high altitude

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On the ground in conditions of low relative humidity

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At low altitude

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On the ground in high ambient temperatures

Question 2

Maximum differential pressure:

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Is the maximum authorized pressure difference between the inside of the fuselage and the atmospheric ambient pressure

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Is the absolute pressure provided by the vacuum pump

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Is the pressure loss over a given time limit

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Is the absolute pressure the cabin pressure ducting is designed to carry

Question 3

If pressure is manually controlled:

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Care should be taken to ensure climb/descent rates are safe

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An extra member is required to monitor system operation

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The climb rate would be maintained automatically

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Climb rate could not be maintained

Question 4

An aircraft is prevented from pressurizing on the ground by:

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Inhibiting microswitches on the landing gear

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The auto deflating valve on the main oleos

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Inhibiting microswitches on the throttles

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The pressure control master switch

Question 5

The aircraft inhibiting switch connected to the A/C landing gear:

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Stops pressurizing on the ground and ensures that there is no significant pressure differential

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Allows the aircraft to be pressurized on the ground

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Ensures that the discharge valve is closed

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Cancels out the safety valve on the ground

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