This set of Aircraft Maintenance Objective Questions & Answers focuses on “Boeing CH-47 Chinook-2″.
1. How much payload can the CH-47D carry externally?
a) 26,000 pounds
b) 35,000 pounds
c) 10,000 pounds
d) 18,000 pounds
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Explanation: The CH-47D can carry a payload of 26,000 pounds (approximately 12 tons), externally. It can also carry heavy payloads internally. The CH-47D was first introduced into service in 1979.
2. The CH-47D has advanced avionics.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: True, the CH-47D has advanced avionics. It features the Global Positioning System, which provides improved navigation and tracking capabilities.
3. Which of the following has inflight refueling capability?
a) CH-47B
b) CH-47A
c) MH-47D
d) CH-47J
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Explanation: The MH-47D craft featured inflight refuelling capabilities and was thus different from its other variants. This variant was equipped with major upgrades and a special rope rappelling system.
4. The CH-47F is an upgraded version of the __________
a) CH-47J
b) CH-47D
c) MH-47D
d) CH-47C
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Explanation: The CH-47F is an upgraded version of the CH-47D. The craft first flew on 23 October 2006 and was equipped with an upgraded engine.
5. The CH-47F can fly at speeds of over 200 mph.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: False, the CH-47F can fly at speeds of over 175 mph (282 km/h), while carrying a payload of more than 21,000lb (9.5 tons).
6. What is the full form of DAFCS?
a) Digital Advanced Flight Control System
b) Direct Advanced Flight Control System
c) Digital Automatic Flight Control System
d) Direct Automatic Flight Control System
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Explanation: DAFCS refers to Digital Advanced Flight Control System. The CH-47F features such systems. The system is manufactured BAE Systems and is part of the avionics.
7. A Boeing CH-47F Block 2 is planned to be introduced after __________
a) 2030
b) 2015
c) 2020
d) 2025
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Explanation: A Boeing CH-47F Block 2 is planned to be introduced after 2020. It aims for a payload of 22,000lb along with high and hot hover performance, and an increased MTOW.
8. The Boeing CH-47 is planned to be in service beyond __________
a) 2025
b) 2030
c) 2010
d) 2060
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Explanation: The Boeing CH-47 is planned to be in service beyond 2060. Thus it will be in service over 100 years after first entering service.
9. Which of the following is similar to the MH-47E?
a) CH-47G
b) MH-47G
c) CH-47F
d) HH-47
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Explanation: The MH-47G is similar to the MH-47E. However, it features more sophisticated avionics including a Digital Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS).
10. CH-47C Plus was the export version of the CH-47C Chinook for the British Army.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: False, the CH-47C Plus was the export version of the CH-47C Chinook for the Italian Army. Export models were designated differently.
11. Which of the following is not an operator of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook?
a) Bolivia
b) Japan
c) Italy
d) India
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Explanation: Bolivia is not an operator of the Boeing CH-47. However, Japan, Italy and India are all operators of the Boeing CH-47 Chinook.
12. What is the service ceiling of the CH-47?
a) 35,000 feet
b) 40,000 feet
c) 25,000 feet
d) 20,000 feet
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Explanation: The CH-47 has a service ceiling of 20,000 feet, which is approximately 6,100m. It has a range of 400 nautical miles, approximately 741km.
13. Which of the following provides the Common Avionics Architecture System for the Boeing CH-47?
a) Rolls Royce
b) BAE Systems
c) Rockwell Collins
d) BMW
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Explanation: Rockwell Collins provides the Common Avionics Architecture System for the Boeing CH-47. The equipment is referred as MH-47G/CH-47F.
14. The CH-47 measures 98 feet 10 inches in length.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: True, the CH-47 measures 98 feet 10 inches, which is approximately 30.1m, in length. It has a height of 18 feet 11 inches, approximately 5.7m.
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