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1.	Line maintenance is carried out at the apron.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me in exam.Asked question is from Line or Routine Maintenance in section Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» Correct answer is (a) True Explanation: In line MAINTENANCE the WORK is carried out on the GATE, i.e. at the apron, under the skies. Line maintenance involves lesser number of technicians as compared to base maintenance. Time required for line maintenance is also MUCH less than the time required for base maintenance.

2.	Which one of the following is not true with respect to line maintenance?(a) Quick turnaround time(b) Aircraft is refueled(c) Critical instruments are checked for defects(d) Performed at MRO sitesThis question was addressed to me in an online quiz.The question is from Line or Routine Maintenance in chapter Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» Correct option is (d) PERFORMED at MRO sites For explanation: Unlike base MAINTENANCE, LINE maintenance does not require a large space such as MRO facility. Line maintenance offers a quick turnaround time and ensures on time departure of AIRCRAFTS.

3.	What is the full form of SRM?(a) Structure Repair Manual(b) Structure Repairing Manual(c) Structural Repair Manual(d) Structural Repairing ManualThe question was asked in quiz.The doubt is from Line or Routine Maintenance topic in portion Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» The correct CHOICE is (a) Structure Repair Manual To explain I WOULD say: The engineering TEAM, with the ASSISTANCE of the line maintenance MRO CHECK’s the SRM – Structure Repair Manual – for allowable defects in the area in question.

4.	What is the full form of LRU?(a) Line-replaced unit(b) Line-repositioned unit(c) Line-rested unit(d) Line-replaceable unitThis question was addressed to me in homework.I'm obligated to ask this question of Line or Routine Maintenance in division Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» Right option is (d) Line-replaceable UNIT The BEST EXPLANATION: LRU refers to Line-replaceable unit. The LRUs are aircraft components that are designed such that they can be replaced EASILY at a site. They are helpful in ensuring that the aircrafts do not go out of service DUE to a technical snag.

5.	Which one of the following is not true with respect to LRU?(a) Increases system costs(b) Improves quality(c) Can be stocked(d) Can be replaced quicklyThis question was posed to me during an interview.My question is based upon Line or Routine Maintenance topic in section Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) INCREASES system costs For explanation I would say: LRUs are helpful in bringing down repair and overhaul costs and help improve QUALITY. Such units can be easily REPLACED in no time and help reduce flight delays by ensuring on time departure.

6.	Out of the following, which is not an important factor affecting the work of the line maintenance engineer?(a) Time(b) Weather(c) Ground staff(d) FuelI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Query is from Line or Routine Maintenance topic in chapter Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» Right choice is (a) Time The best I can explain: In line maintenance, the weather, time and the number of ground staff are very IMPORTANT FACTORS AFFECTING the work of the ENGINEER.

7.	Preflight inspection is conducted by __________(a) Copilot(b) Pilot(c) Purser(d) Ground staffThis question was posed to me in class test.This interesting question is from Line or Routine Maintenance in chapter Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» The CORRECT OPTION is (b) Pilot To explain: Pilots are REQUIRED to follow up with their own PRE ﬂight Inspection. The pre ﬂight inspection follows a checklist listing ITEMS that the pilot is to visually check for general condition as he or she walks around the airplane.

8.	How much time is required for line maintenance?(a) 45 minutes(b) 450 minutes(c) 45 hours(d) 450 hoursThis question was posed to me during an interview.Question is taken from Line or Routine Maintenance topic in chapter Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» The correct OPTION is (a) 45 minutes For explanation I WOULD say: Line maintenance is a 45 minutes TASK during which the aircraft is refueled and all CRITICAL instruments are checked for defects.

9.	Line maintenance can be both, scheduled or unscheduled.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The doubt is from Line or Routine Maintenance topic in portion Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» The CORRECT option is (a) True The EXPLANATION is: Line MAINTENANCE INCLUDES both, unscheduled and scheduled maintenance activities. Unscheduled maintenance activities are CAUSED due to unforeseen activities and the scheduled maintenance activities are vital to ensure the aircraft’s airworthiness.

10.	Line maintenance is less extensive than Heavy maintenance.(a) True(b) FalseThis question was posed to me in exam.My query is from Line or Routine Maintenance in portion Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) True The EXPLANATION: Line maintenance tasks are to be performed quite frequently. For most aircrafts, line maintenance includes daily checks, which are performed about EVERY 24 to 48 hours. Although performed more frequently than heavy maintenance, line maintenance is not as EXTENSIVE as heavy maintenance.

11.	Line Maintenance is also known as _________(a) Heavy Maintenance(b) Electrical Maintenance(c) General Maintenance(d) Routine MaintenanceI got this question during an online interview.This key question is from Line or Routine Maintenance topic in chapter Aircraft Maintenance of Aircraft Maintenance
Answer» Right answer is (d) Routine MAINTENANCE Explanation: Line maintenance is also KNOWN as routine maintenance as it is done every day or at most once a week. Unlike heavy maintenance, line maintenance does not require much TIME and MANPOWER.