FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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The braking action of a Cleveland disk brake is accomplished by

Twisting the brake disk to reduce speed
Heating the brake linings for better grip
Compressing a rotating brake disk between two opposite brake linings
Applying a chemical compound that reduces wheel speed

The correct answer is: Compressing a rotating brake disk between two opposite brake linings

A Cleveland disk brake works by compressing a rotating brake disk between two opposite brake linings. This creates friction between the two surfaces, resulting in the reduction of wheel speed. Option A is incorrect because twisting the brake disk would not create enough friction to slow down the vehicle. Option B is incorrect because heating the brake linings would not be a sustainable method of braking and could potentially damage the brakes. Option D is also incorrect because applying a chemical compound would not create enough friction to slow down the vehicle.