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CDC Volume 1
Maintenance Fundamentals
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09/09/2013

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Term
What AFOSH standard series deals with health precautions associated with industrial safety?
Definition
AFOSH standards 91 series
Term
What two protection devices prevent ear damage?
Definition
Earplugs and Earmuffs
Term
What will good housekeeping practices help to prevent?
Definition
Fires & Accidents
Term
Name some common floor hazards in a shop.
Definition
Spilled oil or other liquids, extension cords & dropped tools.
Term
What feature in an AGE shop should always be used when equipment is running?
Definition
Built-in exhaust system
Term
Why should electric power tools have a three-wire cord?
Definition
To ground the motor frame
Term
Why shouldn't you spin a bearing with compressed air?
Definition
It could fly apart, causing personnel injury & equipment damage
Term
What type of hammer should you use with a chisel?
Definition
Hard-face ball peen
Term
What should you do if the head of a hammer becomes loose?
Definition
Do not use the hammer
Term
What is the purpose of screwdrivers?
Definition
To tighten & loosen screws
Term
How do you know whether you are using the right size screwdriver?
Definition
By the fit of the blade into the screw slot
Term
What type of screwdriver would you use if there is not enough room to use a standard screwdriver?
Definition
Offset
Term
What type of screwdriver is used for cross-recessed screws?
Definition
Cross-point
Term
What type of pliers is used most frequently in an AGE shop?
Definition
6-inch combination slip-joint
Term
Which pliers have a locking device on the movable jaw?
Definition
Vise grip
Term
What are the two types of snap ring pliers?
Definition
Internal & External
Term
Why should you pull, rather than push, with a wrench?
Definition
To prevent possible personal injury
Term
To loosen & tighten odd-size nuts and bolts, you should use what type of wrench?
Definition
Adjustable jaw
Term
Define "pinning".
Definition
Clogging of the file teeth
Term
What type of punch is used to mark metal for drilling?
Definition
Center punch
Term
Name the punch used to line up holes.
Definition
Aligning punch
Term

To start driving a pin, you should use what type of punch?

Definition
Starting punch
Term
What type of punch can you use to make marks on metal for laying out work?
Definition
Prick punch
Term
What are the two types of impact wrenches?
Definition
Electric & Pneumatic
Term
Is it good practice to use the sockets from your tool kit with an impact wrench?
Definition
NO
Term
What should you do before operating a pneumatic impact wrench?
Definition
Blow out the air hose to remove foreign material
Term
To test the cutting wheel of a bench grinder, you tap the wheel lightly with a mallet or hammer. What noise indicates a cracked wheel?
Definition
A dull thud.
Term
What is the most common type of torque wrench used in the Air Force?
Definition
Breakaway
Term
How do you reduce the torque setting on a torque wrench?
Definition
Turn handle (or grip) counterclockwise
Term
Why is it important to clean the equipment before hydrostatic testing?
Definition
To make sure that your visual inspection doesn't miss anything significant
Term
Where are bolt hardness markings located?
Definition
Head
Term
Which are stronger, fine thread bolts or course thread bolts?
Definition
Fine thread bolts
Term
Which nut requires an auxiliary locking washer?
Definition
Plain nut
Term
Which nut has an internal safety-locking device?
Definition
Self-locking nut
Term
How are plain washers used?
Definition
Plain washers are used to shim & to provide a smooth surface to prevent scoring.
Term
What function do crush washers perform?
Definition
Provide a sealing surface
Term
Which screw is made from high tensile material?
Definition
Structural screw
Term
Which screw is used for general purposes?
Definition
Machine screw
Term
What color is wire size 18 thru 22 coded?
Definition
Red
Term
What color is wire size 14 & 16 coded?
Definition
Blue
Term
What color is wire size 10 & 12 coded?
Definition
Yellow
Term
How should a properly crimped terminal look?
Definition
The indent should be centered on the lug barrel & should not be cracked.
Term
Describe the specifications of a fitting with part number AN837-8D.
Definition
AN= Air Force/Navy, 837= type of fitting, -8= size of fitting, D=Aluminum
Term
What type of fitting can be used with pressures of 3000-6000 psi?
Definition
Precision-type flared fittings
Term
Which type of tubing is used in high-pressure and brake systems?
Definition
Corrosion resistant steel tubing
Term
What type of systems use aluminum tubing?
Definition
General purpose systems of low or negligible fluid pressure
Term
How do you install a flexible hose to compensate for length changes when it is pressurized?
Definition
Provide slack or bend to compensate for change in length
Term
Who is responsible to prevent FOD?
Definition
Everyone
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