FAA AMT (Aviation Maintenance Technician) Airframe Practice Exam

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What does a decrease in the time required to operate a flap operating mechanism indicate during a ground check?

The fluid level is low
There is a leak in the system
The air is being worked out of the system
The hydraulic pump is failing

The correct answer is: The air is being worked out of the system

During a ground check, when there is a decrease in the time required to operate a flap operating mechanism, it indicates that the air is being worked out of the system. This is the correct answer because when air is present in a hydraulic system, it can cause sponginess or delays in the operation of the system components. As the air is purged and replaced with hydraulic fluid, the system becomes more efficient, leading to a decrease in the time required to operate the mechanism. Option A is incorrect because a low fluid level would typically result in slower operation or incomplete operation of the mechanism, rather than a decrease in operating time. Option B is incorrect because a leak in the system would likely lead to a loss of hydraulic fluid, which would not result in a decrease in operating time but rather a decrease in the effectiveness of the system. Option D is incorrect because a failing hydraulic pump would likely result in slower operation or a complete failure of the system, rather than a decrease in the time required to operate the mechanism.