EXAMINATION

BOOKLET NO.

B 737300/400/500 AIRFRAME POWERPLANT

B345AP511

*FUEL system*
1. Fuel on B 737 is stored in :
a. Tank no.1, tank no.2, and two surge tanks.
b. Tank no.1, tank no.2, and center tank.*
c. Tank no.1, tank no.2, center tank, and two surge tanks.
d. Tank no.1, tank no.2, center tank, and auxiliary tank.
2. The function of baffle check valves in main tank is :
a. To allow fuel to flow from wing-root to wing-tip, in main tank.
b. To allow fuel to flow from main tanks to center tank.
c. To allow fuel to flow from surge tanks to main tanks.
d. To allow fuel to allow from wing-tip to wing-root, in main
tanks.*
3. Concerning access panel on tanks :
a. There are 14 access panels for each main tank.
b. There are 1 access panel for center tank.*
c. There are 12 access panels for center tank.
d. As mentioned on B and C.
4. Prior to replacing the water drain valve assembly :
a. For main tank no.1 or no.2 tank must be de-fuelled first.*
b. For center tank, tank must be de-fuelled first.
c. For surge tank (left or right), tank must be de-fuelled first.
d. As mentioned on A, B and C.
5. Concerning tank vent system . Which statement is
correct?
a. Left main tank is vented to right surge tank.
b. Both main tanks are vented to center tank.
c. Right main tank is vented to left surge tank.
d. Center tank is vented to both left and right surge tank.*
6. What happens with the access fuel in surge tanks :
a. It flows back to main tanks, during flight.
b. It flows back to center, during flight.*
c. It flows overboard, during flight.
d. It makes the fuelling stops after surge tanks.

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7. On fuelling station, the indication that electrical power

has been available in fuelling system is :
a. Three blue lights on P15 illuminate.
b. Three tank valves are open.
c. Fuels enter the tank.
d. Three white lights on fuelling station door illuminate.*
8. During fuelling, when electrical power is obtained by the
selection of aux power switch, what might be the
problem?
a. Fuelling panel proximity switch failure.*
b. Tank valve solenoid (s) failure.
c. Tanks switch (es) failure.
d. The AC power source failure.
9. The electrical power used for fuelling valve operation is :
a. 115V AC, from external power or AC standby bus.
b. 115V AC, from AC bus 1 or bus 2.
c. 28V DC, from external power or switched hot battery bus.*
d. 28V DC, from DC bus 1 or DC bus 2.
10.
to
a.
b.
c.
d.

During operation, fuelling will stop automatically due

:
Surge tank contains 30 USG.
The tank full, with float switch closed.
Fuelling pressure is too high.
The tank full, with float switch open.*

11. When a fuelling valve remains closed even after the

manual override plunger is pressed, what might be the
problem?
a. The fuelling valve solenoid fails.
b. The fuelling valve diaphragm torn out.*
c. The fuelling power not available.
d. As mentioned on A, B and C.
12.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Concerning boost pumps in tanks.

Each tank has one DC, and one AC powered pumps,
Each tank has only one DC pump.
Each tank has two AC powered pumps.*
Each tank has two DC powered pumps.

13. Prior to replacing a boost pump :

a. A shut-off valve is manually selected closed.*
b. The tank must be totally de fuelled.

c. The tank must be de-fuelled to a certain quantity.

d. The tank must be de-fuelled for forward boost pump removal.
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14. What situation makes the master caution and fuel

enunciator lights on P7 to illuminate?
a. One boost pump in left tank and one boost pump in right tank
fail.
b. One boost pump in center tank fails.
c. Both boost pumps right tank fail.*
d. One boost pump in any tank fails.
15.
a.
b.
c.
d.

An engine fuel shut-off valve is allows, except :

It is a sliding gate valve.
It is automatically closed when the engine on fire.*
It is driven by a DC electric motor.
It is installed on the wing front spar.

16. What the indication for the engine shut-off valve

operation?
a. Valve closed-light off, in transit-bright blue, valve open-dim
blue.
b. Valve closed-dim blue, valve transit-bright blue, valve openlight off.*
c. Valve closed-light off, valve open-bright blue.
d. Valve closed-light on, valve open-light off.
17.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Where is the location of the fuel cross-feed valve?

On the right hand wing spar.*
In the center tank.
On the left hand rear spar.
In the surge tank.

18.
a.
b.
c.
d.

To accomplish tank-to-tank transferring :

The cross-feed valve must always be opened.
The fuelling valve must be closed.
The de-fuelling valve must always be opened.*
Tank-to-tank transferring is done for fuel imbalance in flight.

19. How is the operation of center tank fuel scavenging

system?
a. It transfers water to boost pump inlet.
b. It transfers residual fuel from center tank to main tank no.1.*
c. It works as long as center tank boost pump operate.
d. It works when as least one center tank pump OFF.

20. During flight with all boost pumps operate, fuel in

center tank is consumed firstly instead of fuel in main
tanks, because :
a. Center tank has larger boost pump.
b. Center tank has higher pressure setting on the pump check
valve.
c. Main tank pumps stop automatically when center tank pumps
ON.
d. Main tank has higher pressure setting on the pump check
valve.*

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a.
b.
c.
d.

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fuel shut-off valve replacement safety :
tank must be totally de-fuelled first.
tank must be de-fuelled to a certain quantity.*
replace the valve even the tank is full.
valve must be in the open position.

22. With electric power available, how is the fuel quantity

indicators on the fuelling panel (P15) :
a. They indicate after the fuelling station door is opened.*
b. They always indicated.
c. They indicate after the fuelling valves opened.
d. They indicate after the battery switch is ON.
23. With no external AC power, fuel quantity indicators
may be powered by :
a. AC bus 1.
b. AC bus 2.
c. AC transfer bus.
d. AC standby bus.*
24.
a.
b.
c.
d.

How is the fuel drip sticks (measuring sticks)?

There are 5 (five), drip sticks in each main tank.
The drip sticks are installed on access panels.
There are 1 (one) drip stick in center tank.
A & B are correct.*

25.
to
a.
b.
c.
d.

Which pump motivates each water scavenge jet pump

work?
Center tank forward pump.
Center tank aft pump.
Main tank forward pump.*
Main tank aft pump.

*APU*
26.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The APU on B 737 is able to deliver :

Electric power and bleed air, in altitude below 10.000 feet.*
Electric power and bleed air, in altitude above 10.000 feet.
Electric power or bleed air, in altitude above 17.000 feet.
Electric power or bleed air, on the ground.

27.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The APU is installed to tail structure by using :

One mounting point.
Two mounting points.
Three mounting points.*
Four mounting points.

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28.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The compressor of the APU is :

Double entry, two stage, axial flow compressor.
Stage 1 centrifugal and stage 2 axial flow compressor.
Stage 1 axial and stage 2 centrifugal flow compressor.
Double entry, two stage, centrifugal flow compressor.*

29.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Concerning the APU air inlet door is as follows, except :

The door is actuated by DC motor.
The door has a slight opening when it is full closed.
The door has a micro switch for APU operation.
The door is on the left side of aft fuselage.*

30. During APU starting, how is the opening of the inlet

door?
a. Together with APU fuel shut-off valve.
b. Before the fuel shut-off starts to open.
c. After the fuel shut-off valve is full open.*
d. After the APU rpm is about 10%.
31.
a.
b.
c.

The operation of the APU fuel boost pump :

It works when APU is started until 95% rpm.*
It works during APU running.
It starts working together with the ignition and fuel solenoid
valve.
d. It starts working at 95% rpm.

32.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The LP fuel shut-off valve is installed on :

Left wing rear spar.*
Right wing rear spar.
Left wing front spar.
Right wing front spar.

33. During APU starting period, fuel flow is adjusted to

match with the air flow by :
a. Acceleration limiter.
b. Speed governor.*
c. Fuel pump.
d. Fuel solenoid valve.
34.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The stabilized speed of the APU is controlled by :

Acceleration limiter.
Speed governor.*
Fuel pump.
Fuel solenoid valve.

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35. Following steps are to adjust the APU starting speed
(crack pressure) :
a. Install pressure gage to fuel line and isolate (disconnect) the
CDP.
b. Start the APU to obtain fuel pressure reading on the gage.
c. Turn the adjustment screw to obtain cracking pressure
about60 psi.
d. As mention A, B and C.*
36. Which one you do not do during APU speed (rpm)
adjustment?
a. Start APU with no load.
b. Adjust the acceleration limiter.*
c. Monitor the generator frequency.
d. Adjust the governor screw to obtain correct generator
frequency.
37.
a.
b.
c.
d.

During APU starting :

The starter works from 0% to 50%.
Fuel solenoid valve open when oil pressure is 4 psig.
Ignition works from 4 psig oil pressure to 95% rpm.
As mentioned on A, B and C.*

38. Following conditions take place when the APU reaches

95% rpm, except :
a. Bleed air is ready to use.
b. Elapse time indicator stops counting.*
c. Low oil pressure shut down system is armed.
d. 3-ways solenoid valve energized.

39.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The location of the electronic speed switch is in the :

Aft passenger cabin ceiling.*
Electronic compartment.
Lower nose compartment.
Flight deck.

40.
a.
b.
c.
d.

What is identified as too long starting time :

APU does not attain 10% rpm within 10 seconds.
APU does not attain 50% rpm within 50 seconds.
APU does not attain 50% rpm within 90 seconds.*
APU does not attain 95% rpm within 90 seconds.

41.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Cooling air system for the APU :

It provides cooling for generator and oil.
The cooling air valve is open by bleed air pressure.
The cooling fan is driven by the accessory gearbox.
A, B and C correct.*

42. How is the operation of the APU bleed air valve :

a. It is normally open.
b. It is electrically controlled, pneumatically operated.*
c. It moves to fully closed when EGT is maximum
d. It moves to fully open when EGT is too high.
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43. When the actuating pressure on the APU bleed air
valve is too low due to pressure regulator failure :
a. The valve opened too much.
b. The valve can not be opened.
c. After a sudden high load, the output pressure is difficult to
recover.*
d. After a sudden high load, the output pressure will recover
soon.
44.
a.
b.
c.
d.

How is the operation of the surge bleed valve?

In flight, the valve open when bleed air valve open.
In flight, the valve closed when bleed air valve closed.
On ground, the valve is always open.
On ground, the valve is always closed.*

45. When the tachometer generator fails to deliver signal,

what happens with the APU?
a. APU can not be started.
b. APU auto shut-down ten seconds after oil above 4 psig.*
c. APU auto shut-down ten seconds after switch (P5) is selected.
d. APU rpm indicator does not indicate.

46. Protection system followed by automatic shut-down

are installed for the following conditions, except :
a. When oil quantity < 1, 5 quarts.*
b. When rpm > 110%.
c. When oil pressure < 45 psig.
d. When oil temperature > 255 degrees F.
47. APU automatic shut-down due
probably caused by :
a. Oil pressure too low.
b. Cooling air shut-off valve is full open.
c. Bleed air valve is closed.
d. Cooling air screen is blocked.*

to

oil

overheat

is

48. During starting, the APU experiences an extreme low

oil pressure (<45 psig), what is the result?
a. APU stops automatically, 10 seconds after rpm > 95%.*
b. APU stops automatically, 10 seconds after the switch ON.
c. APU stops automatically, as soon as rpm reaches 95%.
d. APU stops automatically, as soon as rpm reaches 100%.
49. The location of the ETC (Electronic Temperature Control
box) is in the :
a. Aft passenger cabin ceiling.
b. Aft cargo compartment.*
c. Forward cargo compartment.
d. Electronic compartment.
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50.
a.
b.
c.
d.

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The proportional control valve on the APU is :
< 50% rpm, the valve is connected to bleed air system.
> 95% rpm, the valve is connected to acceleration limiter.
> 50% rpm, the valve is connected to bleed air system.
< 95% rpm, the valve is connected to acceleration limiter.*

*FIRE PROTECTION*
51. For fire detection, how many loop assemblies are
installed on an engines :
a. Three loops in fan compartment, one loop in core
compartment.*
b. Two loops in fan compartment, two loops in core
compartment.
c. One loop in fan compartment, two loops in core compartment.
d. Three loops in fan compartment, two loops in core
compartment.

52. Concerning the electronic box M279, what statement is

correct?
a. It serves for the wheel well and wing body overheat systems.
b. It serves for the engine and APU fire detection operation.*
c. It belongs to the engine fire detection system only.
d. It sends the discharge signal to firex bottle when the handle is
selected.
53. When an engine is on fire, the indication is as follows,
except :
a. Engine overheats light (P8), and master caution lights (P7)
illuminate.
b. Red light on fire handle and fire master warning lights (P7)
illuminate.
c. Fire handles unlocked, bell sounds.
d. Bell is triggered then silenced automatically.*
54.
a.
b.
c.
d.

When an engine is on fire with fire handle remains locked :

Use the other fire handle.
Pull the handle by force and then turn it.
Fire can not be extinguished.
Push the override button, pull the handle and then turn it.*

55.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The illumination of the FAULT amber light on P8 indicates :

Loop A or loop B on one engine fails.
Both loops A and B on one engine fail.*
One fault light on M279 is illuminated.
The fire controller fails.

56. Upon operation, when the fire handle for engine no.1 is turned
to the left then to the right, what is the result ?
a. Both cartridges on forward and aft engine firex bottles are
triggered.
b. All cartridges on both forward and aft engine firex bottles are
triggered.
c. Only forward engine firex bottle discharges.
d. Both forward and aft engine firex bottles discharge.*
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57. When the EXTING TEST on P8 switch selected (1 or 2) :

a. Green light illuminates for any failure on the bottle cartridge.
b. Continuity test is done on the engine and APU bottle
cartridges.*
c. The condition is OK when at least one green light illuminates.
d. The condition is OK when only one green light is out.

58. The illumination of the bottle discharge light on P8

indicates :
a. The bottle pressure is 0 (zero).
b. The bottle pressure is below 250 psi.*
c. The bottle pressure is above 250 psi.
d. The bottle pressure is below 800 psi.
59. Following conditions happen when the APU is on fire,
except :
a. Red light and horn on P28 triggered, when aircraft is on
ground.
b. Red light and horn on P28 triggered, when aircraft is in flight.*
c. Red light on fire handle and fire master warning on P7
illuminate.
d. Fire handles unlocked, bell sounds and APU auto shut down.
60.
a.
b.
c.
d.

APU fire extinguishing is done by :

Operating fire handle on P8.
Selecting fire handles and switch on P28.
Automatic firex discharge.
A or B is correct.*

61.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Concerning the APU firex bottle is as follows, except :

It has only one cartridge.
It is installed in tail compartment.
It discharges automatically when the APU is on fire.*
It has yellow disc for system discharge & red disc for
thermal discharge.

62. How many detectors (loops) are there

wing/body overheat system?
a. 13 loops for both LH and RH systems.
b. 19 loops for both LH and RH systems.*
c. 6 loops for LH system and 13 loops for RH system.
d. 6 loops for both LH and RH systems.
63.
a.
b.
c.
d.

on

the

The wing / body overheat system is to detect :

Fire condition.
Overheat and fire condition.
Pneumatic duck leak.*
High temperature bleeds air.

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64. Rapture on pneumatic ducts in the aft cargo area

causes the illumination the following caution and
enunciator lights :
a. LH wing/body OVHT master caution and ARCOND amber
lights.*
b. RH wing/body OVHT master caution and ARCOND amber
lights.
c. RH wing/body OVHT master caution and OVHT/DET amber
lights.
d. LH wing/body OVHT master caution and OVHT/DET amber
lights.
65. What do you know about wheel well fire warning
system?
a. The warning light is on P8.
b. It has one firex bottle.
c. It is tested via a switch.
d. The control unit is M279.*
66. Lavatory fire extinguishing system is as follows, except
:
a. Firex bottle discharges automatically at a certain temperature.
b. The compartment temperature is indicated by an indication
strip.
c. Firex bottle is located below wash basin.
d. Lavatory fire is indicated by a red light deck.
67. What do you know about wheel well fire warning
system?
a. The control unit is M279.*
b. It has one firex bottle.
c. It is tested via a switch on P5.
d. The control unit is M237.
68. During EXTING TEST (squib test) for engine firex bottle,
found that a green light on P8 not illuminated, what is the
problem?
a. Any cartridge on a firex bottle is unserviceable.
b. No cartridge is unserviceable.
c. All cartridges on both firex bottles are unserviceable.
d. Low pressure on the firex bottle.
69. When the fire handle is turned left, which engine firex bottle is
operated?
a. Forward bottle for engine no.1.
b. RH bottle for engine no.1.
c. Forward bottle for engine no.2.
d. A & C are correct.

70. Choose the correct statement concerning the engine firex

bottle :
a. LH bottle is for engine no.1.
b. RH bottle is for engine no.2
c. Fire agent discharges overboard for over temperature
protection.
d. Bottles are located in RH main wheel well.

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71. Which situation is indicated by red light, amber light and

bell?
a. Loop fault.
b. Engine overheat.
c. Engine fire.
d. As mentioned on A, B and C.
72.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Choose the correct one of the following statement

Fire setting for wing loops is 400 degrees F.
Fire setting for body loops is 400 degrees F.
Fire setting for wheel well loops 400 degrees F.
Fire setting for body loops is 310 degrees F.

73. In flight deck, any overheat in the wheel well compartment is

indicated by :
a. Overheat amber light (P8) and amber master caution light
(P7).
b. A red light (P8), fire master warning lights (P7) and bell.
c. A red light on P8.
d. A red light (P8) and fire master warning lights (P7).

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