A340 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL

TRAINING & FLIGHT OPERA TIONS SUPPORT DIVISION

AIRBUS INDUSTRIE

01 - GENERAL

SELF EXAMINATION

1 - How does electrostatic electricity build up ?

A - By touching electrical circuits under tension.
B - by rubbing materials with each other or separating plastic sheets or tapes.
C - by moving metals over plastic surfaces.

2 - How is electrostatic-discharge-sensitive equipment identified ?

A - By a circular red label.
B - by an orange triangular label.
C - by a black-and-yellow label.

3 - Which are some basic precautions to be taken in the case of electrostatic discharge sensitive
equipment ?
A - Cover the unit with plastic material.
B - do not touch connector pins, place protective caps on them.
C - test circuits with dielectric testers if necessary.