1. Which of the following aircraft was based on the A330 MRTT?
a) KC-45
b) A340
c) KC-135
d) MD-80
Explanation: The KC-45 aircraft was based on the A330 MRTT. The KC-45 was a proposed mid-air refueling tanker aircraft, which aimed to replace the ageing KC-135 tankers, in the U.S. Airforce.
2. When was the A330 neo launched?
a) December 2016
b) December 2014
c) July 2016
d) July 2014
Explanation: The A330 neo was launched in July 2014, at the Farnborough Airshow. The aircraft offered 14% better fuel economy per seat and was powered by the newer Trent 7000 engines.
3. Which of the following aircraft was expected to replace the A330-300?
a) A350-700
b) A350-900
c) A330neo
d) A380-800
Explanation: The A350-900 was expected to replace the A330-300. However, Airbus expected the A330-300 to continue selling up to 2020. The A350-900 offered long range flights with increased efficiency.
4. A330 became the first Airbus aircraft on which Rolls-Royce supplied engines.
a) true
b) false
Explanation: True, the A330 was the first airbus aircraft to have Rolls-Royce Engines. The aircraft was powered by the Trent 700. An engine, solely developed for the A330, providing 311kN of thrust.
5. The A330 wing is swept back at __________
a) 3 degrees
b) 60 degrees
c) 30 degrees
d) 13 degrees
Explanation: The A330 wing is swept back by 30 degrees and it allows a maximum operating Mach number of 0.86. The wings also have winglets on either sides.
6. Which of the following is not an engine choice on the A330?
a) Pratt & Whitney PW4000
b) Rolls-Royce Trent 700
c) General Electric CF6
d) Rolls-Royce Trent 800.
Explanation: The Rolls-Royce Trent 800 is not an engine choice for the A330. The Trent 800 was designed for the 777 family of aircrafts. Pratt & Whitney PW4000, Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and General Electric CF6 were the three engine options for A330.
7. The A330-200F is a __________ aircraft.
a) Military
b) Cargo
c) Tanker
d) Commercial
Explanation: The A330-200F is a cargo aircraft. It is based on the A330-200 and is capable of carrying 70 tons of cargo up to 5,900km. As of February 2019, Airbus had delivered 38 of these aircrafts with four unfulfilled orders.
8. The Beluga XL is based on the Airbus A330.
a) True
b) False
Explanation: True, the Beluga XL is based on the Airbus A330. It offers 30% more space than its predecessor, the Airbus Beluga and first flew on 19 July 2018.
9. Rolls-Royce Trent 800 engine generates a maximum thrust of __________
a) 7,100 lbf
b) 71,100 lbf
c) 710 lbf
d) 7,11,000 lbf
Explanation: The Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engine generates a maximum thrust of 71,100 lbf. It was designed to be used on the Airbus A330 and was certified in January 1994.
10. General Electric CF6 is a family of __________ engines.
a) Turbofan
b) Turbojet
c) Turboprop
d) Turboshaft
Explanation: The General Electric CF6 is a family of high bypass turbofan engines. The engines were replaced by the newer GEnx engines.