AGK Flashcards
What is the basic principle of safe-life design philosophy?
1- The structure is replaced or removed based on its design life
2- The structure is safe for the whole life of the aeroplane, hence the safe-life name
3- If one part of the structure fails, its loads are taken by another adjacent part
4- Premature failure of any part is compensated by spreading the load
The structure is replaced or removed based on its design life
What is the basic principle of hard time maintenance?
1- Aeroplanes are designed with multiple systems or elements that serve the same purpose
2- Items or assemblies are removed for service when a sign of imminent failure present themselves
3- Items or assemblies are removed based on their operational time
4- Items or assemblies are removed for service when maintenance personnel decides to do so
Items or assemblies are removed based on their operational time
What is the basic principle of fail-safe design philosophy?
1- The structure is replaced or removed based on its design life
2- Multiple systems or elements serve the same purpose
3- The structure is designed in such a way, that a failure is impossible, hence the fail-safe name
4- If one part of the structure fails, its loads are taken by another adjacent part
If one part of the structure fails, its loads are taken by another adjacent part
Which of these areas are susceptible to stress corrosion?
1- All answers are correct
2- Empennage
3- Wingtips
4- Landing gear legs
Landing gear legs
What are the basic loads that occur in bending?
Select the most complete answer.
I. Tension II. Torsion III. Shear IV. Compression
1- I and IV
2- I, II, III and IV
3- I, III, and IV
4- I, II and IV
I, III, and IV
Tension, Shear, Compression
What types of aeroplanes are included in the CS-23 certification specification? Select the most complete answer.
i.Normal ii. Large aeroplanes iii. Aerobatic and Commuter iv. Utility
1- I, III and IV
2- I and III
3- I, II and IV
4- Only II
I, III and IV
Normal, Aerobatic and Commuter, Utility
What is the unit of strain?
1- mm
2- Strain is unitless
3- N/mm^2
4- mm^2
Strain is unitless
What is the cause of material fatigue?
1- Cyclic loading
2- Static loading
3- Dynamic loading
4- Buckling of the structure
Cyclic loading
What characterises the dynamic loads?
1- They are dependent on time
2- They are very large compared to the durability of the airframe
3- They are independent of time
4- They most frequently occur when the aircraft is parked near the runway
They are dependent on time
What is the maximum capacity of commuter category aeroplanes?
1- 19 or fewer seats, excluding pilot(s)
2- 19 or fewer seats, including pilot(s)
3- 21 or fewer seats, excluding pilot(s)
4- 21 or fewer seats, including pilot(s)
19 or fewer seats, excluding pilot(s)
What is the main function of the stringers?
1- They support the skin
2- They provide traction for the control surfaces
3- They pass loads from the landing gear, engines and control surfaces to wing spars and ribs
4- They take the loads generated by the pressure differences
They support the skin
What is the main function of the firewall in the aircraft’s structure?
1- It protects the crew and passengers in the event of an engine fire
2- It protects the system network from unauthorised access from the outside
3- It protects the engine in case of a fire inside a fuselage
4- It provides access into the fuselage for firefighting services
It protects the crew and passengers in the event of an engine fire
Which of these followings are not an attachment method used in aeroplanes?
1- Bolting
2- Riveting
3- Welding
4- Hammering
Hammering
What is the main function of the wing spar?
1- It absorbs the compression generated by the lift force
2- It absorbs the bending generated by the lift force
3- It absorbs the shear generated by the lift force
4- It absorbs the compression and shear generated by the lift force
It absorbs the bending generated by the lift force
What is the main function of the ribs?
1- They provide traction for the control surfaces
2- They absorb the shear generated by the lift force
3- They absorb the bending generated by the lift force
4- They support the skin and maintain its aerofoil shape
They support the skin and maintain its aerofoil shape
What is the most serious disadvantage of the T-tail configuration?
1- Decreased pitch authority in level flight due to disturbed air coming from the wings
2- Increased height of the aeroplane, which required more hangar space
3- Susceptibility to a deep stall, with the tailplane placed in the stream of highly disturbed air coming off the wings
4- Decreased rearward visibility from the cockpit
Susceptibility to a deep stall, with the tailplane placed in the stream of highly disturbed air coming off the wings
What is the advantage of a high-mounted wing configuration?
1- Reduced upward visibility
2- Better flight stability in flight than other configurations
3- Reduced upwards pitching moment from the engines compared to low-mounted wing
4- Reduced bending loads in the wing roots
Better flight stability in flight than other configurations
What is the main function of the skin?
1- It takes the loads generated by the pressure differences
2- It absorbs the bending generated by the lift force
3- Passes loads from the landing gear, engines and control surfaces to wing spars
4- It supports the ribs and allows them to maintain their aerofoil shape
It takes the loads generated by the pressure differences
|the ribs support the skin
Which statement is NOT true for rivets?
1- Rivets work the best in tension.
2- Rivets work the best in shear.
3- Rivets have very little strength in tension.
4- Rivets are placed in pre-drilled holes.
Rivets work the best in tension.
What is the advantage of a low-mounted wing configuration?
1- Increased landing distance due to ground effect
2- Limited ground clearance for engines mounted under wings
3- Increased susceptibility to debris present on the runway
4- Good upward visibility
Good upward visibility
Which of the following statements is true?
1- Mineral and synthetic hydraulic fluids can be mixed, but vegetable fluids must not be mixed with any other type of fluid
2- Different types of hydraulic fluids can be mixed freely
3- Vegetable and mineral hydraulic fluids can be mixed, but synthetic hydraulic fluids must not be mixed with any other type of fluid
4- Different types of hydraulic fluids must not be mixed
Different types of hydraulic fluids must not be mixed
What is a hydraulic lock?
1- The situation, when the hydraulic fluid is trapped on both sides of the actuators
2- The device, which prevents the actuator from making any undesirable movement
3- The situation when hydraulic pipes are clogged
4- The device, which provides the lubrication of a pump in case of leakages
The situation, when the hydraulic fluid is trapped on both sides of the actuators
What does Pascal’s law state?
1- For every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction
2- The state of an amount of gas is determined by its pressure, volume, and temperature
3- In open containers, the hydrostatic pressure depends only on the height of the fluid
4- A pressure change in one part of the confined and incompressible fluid will be transmitted throughout the fluid without loss, so the same change occurs everywhere
A pressure change in one part of the confined and incompressible fluid will be transmitted throughout the fluid without loss, so the same change occurs everywhere
Why is it important to be very careful when handling hydraulic fluids? Select the most complete answer.
1- Because hydraulic fluids are skin and eye irritants
2- Because hydraulic fluids are typically flammable
3- Because hydraulic fluids are highly volatile
4- All answers are correct
Because hydraulic fluids are skin and eye irritants
What is true about closed hydraulic systems?
1- The operating pressure is maintained in the part of a closed hydraulic system leading to the selector valves
2- Closed hydraulic systems are able to operate only one service at the same time
3- Closed hydraulic systems are commonly used in light aircraft
4- No other answer is correct
The operating pressure is maintained in the part of a closed hydraulic system leading to the selector valves
What is true about the open-centre hydraulic systems? Select the most complete answer.
1 - All answers are correct
2- Open-centre hydraulic systems are able to operate only one service at the same time
3- Open-centre hydraulic systems are pressurised only on specific demand
4- Open-centre hydraulic systems are commonly used in light aircraft
All answers are correct
Why are the hydraulic systems fitted with reservoirs? Select the most complete answer.
1- To store an extra volume of hydraulic fluid in a reservoir to be able to compensate for small leaks
2- All answers are correct
3- To provide sufficient air space to allow for any variations of fluid
4- To provide storage space for hydraulic fluid supplying ahead of fluid for pumps
All answers are correct
In hydraulic systems, reservoirs are pressurised to .
1- prevent pump cavitation
2- seal the system
3- maintain the optimum temperature of the hydraulic fluid
4- reduce the viscosity of the hydraulic fluid
prevent pump cavitation
The force, the value of which is 2,000 N, made the piston on the left-hand side (0.004 m2) travel a distance of 0.5 m. What is the distance travelled by the piston on the right-hand side (0.01 m2)?
1- 0.125 m
2- 0.2 m
3- 0.5 m
4- 0.25 m
0.2 m
Area 1 x Displacement 1 = Area 2 x Displacement 2
* In which component of a hydraulic system, the temperature of the hydraulic fluid is measured?*
1- At the actuators
2- At the pumps
3- In the filter
4- In the reservoir
In the reservoir
Which of the following landing gear configurations is considered a nose wheel?
1- Bicycle
2- None of the answers is correct
3- Quadricycle
4- Tricycle
Tricycle
What is the most common way to reduce shimmy?
1- Use a hydraulic shimmy damper
2- Applying the brakes harder
3- Use of larger wheel sizes
4- None of the answers is correct
Use a hydraulic shimmy damper
What is the most common type of brake actuation system?
1- Hydraulic
2- Pneumatic
3- Electrical
4- Mechanical
Hydraulic
What percentage of weight is applied to the front wheel in the nose wheel configuration?
1- 80%-90%
2- 10%-20%
3- 30%-40%
4- 60%-70%
10%-20%
What are the most common landing gear configurations?
1- Conventional and bicycle
2- Tricycle and bicycle
3- Tricycle and conventional
4- Quadricycle and bicycle
Tricycle and conventional
What material is the latest generation of multi-disc brakes made of?
1- Carbon fibre
2- Steel
3- Aluminium
4- Brass
Carbon fibre
What percentage of weight is applied to the front wheels in the conventional configuration?
1- 80%-90%
2- 10%-20%
3- 30%-40%
4- 60%-70%
80%-90%
How can the thickness of brakes linings be monitored?
1- Using wear indicator hole
2- None of the answers is correct
3- Only by disassembling the brake
4- Using wear indicator pin
Using wear indicator pin
Which of the following are the advantages of carbon fibre brakes compared to steel brakes? Select the most complete answer.
I – They are lighter,
II – They are cheaper,
III – They wear out slower,
IV – They resist higher temperature
II, III, IV
I, III, IV
I, II, III
I, II, IV
I, III, IV
How can redundancy be provided with regard to the flight control system?
1- By employing two or more flight control systems with separate hydraulic systems
2- By interconnecting the captain and first officer controls to enable dual input to the control system
3- By interconnecting the captain and first officer controls to enable input if both signals are the same
4- By employing an artificial feel system
By employing two or more flight control systems with separate hydraulic systems
With regard to conventional aircraft, which axis does the rudder enable rotation about?
1- Lateral axis
2- Directional axis
3- Longitudinal axis
4- Normal axis
Normal axis
= Vertical axis
With regard to conventional aircraft, which axis does the elevator enable rotation about?
1- Lateral axis
2- Longitudinal axis
3- Normal axis
4- Directional axis
Lateral axis
Which secondary flight controls can be found on general aviation aircraft? Select the most complete answer.
1- Flaps, trim tabs
2- Rudder, all-moving tailplane, trim tabs
3- Rudder, elevator, ailerons
4- Flaps, ailerons
Flaps, trim tabs
With regard to conventional aircraft, which axis do the ailerons provide rotation about?
1- Normal axis
2- Lateral axis
3- Longitudinal axis
4-Directional axis
Longitudinal axis
What is the purpose of a rudder ratio changer?
1- The rudder ratio changer is a device that limits the rudder reflection by a mechanical stop
2- The rudder ratio changer is a device that adjusts rudder deflection range to current airspeed to prevent excessive loads on the rudder
3- The rudder ratio changer is a device that adjusts the pedals deflection range to the current airspeed
4- The rudder ratio changer prevents the rudder from blow back
The rudder ratio changer is a device that adjusts rudder deflection range to current airspeed to prevent excessive loads on the rudder
Which statement about the trim tab is true?
1- Trim tabs are used to increase lift force at low speeds
2- Trim tabs are used to reduce the forces on the cockpit controls
3- Trim tabs are used to prevent the aircraft’s structure from overstressing
4- Trim tabs can be only adjusted on the ground
Trim tabs are used to reduce the forces on the cockpit controls
What is the purpose of a gust lock?
1- It prevents damage to the control surface and cockpit controls in the presence of a wind gust
2- It prevents control surface jamming
3- It limits the rudder deflection in a presence of a wind gust
4- It limits the rudder deflection at high speeds
It prevents damage to the control surface and cockpit controls in the presence of a wind gust
The maximum flaps extend speed is marked on the ASI as .
1- the end of a white arc
2- the end of a green arc
3- the end of the yellow arc
4- the red bar
the end of a white arc
What is a function of a mechanical stop on a rudder?
1- The mechanical stop limits the rudder deflection
2- The mechanical stop limits the pedals deflection
3- The mechanical stop maintains a constant deflection angle
4- The mechanical stop prevents the rudder from blow back
The mechanical stop limits the rudder deflection
* What effect does ice have on the propeller blades? Select the most complete answer.*
1- Icing results in propeller imbalance
2- Uneven ice accretion is a cause of propeller vibrations
3- All answers are correct
4- Accumulation of ice changes the aerodynamic characteristics of the blades
All answers are correct
Which of the following is a type of ice protection system? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- Thermal systems
3- Electrical systems
4- Mechanical systems
All answers are correct
Which airframe elements may be protected by electrical ice protection systems? Select the most complete answer.
1- Engine air intakes, propellers, windshields and leading edges
2- Trailing edges and avionics’ antennas
3- Landing gear wells and APU exhaust
4- All answers are correct
Engine air intakes, propellers, windshields and leading edges
Which airframe elements are typically protected by hot air ice protection systems?
1- Air intakes and propellers
2- Leading edges and engine air intakes
3- Windshields and engine air intakes
4- Propellers only
Leading edges and engine air intake
In cases where fluid systems are used for airborne propeller anti-icing, what is the principle of operation of such an installation?
1- The fluid is pumped to the slinger ring and slinger tubes; it is further distributed on the propeller blade by means of centrifugal force
2- The fluid seeps at a constant rate through the porous material covering the propeller panels
3- The fluid is pumped by one or two pumps, depending on the severity of icing, and sprayed using tubes underneath the propeller hub
4- No other answer is correct
The fluid is pumped to the slinger ring and slinger tubes; it is further distributed on the propeller blade by means of centrifugal force
The fluid seeps at a constant rate through the porous material covering the propeller panels IS THE ANSWER IF THE QUESTION IS REGARDING FLUID USED IN THE WINGS!!!!
Which of the following cannot be a hot air source for ice protection systems?
1- Exhaust gas duct
2- Compressor bleed air
3- Combustion heating
4- Heat exchanger
Exhaust gas duct
Which of the following is one of the conditions required for the in-flight formation of structural icing (clear or rime ice)?
1- Stratiform clouds
2- Visible moisture
3- Temperatures below 35°C
4- Small temperature-dewpoint spread
Visible moisture
Considering aircraft icing, which of the following is considered to be the most serious consequence of ice accretion?
1- The lift coefficient increasing as the aircraft becomes heavier
2- Lift becomes too great as the aircraft becomes heavier
3- The stalling speed increasing substantially
4- The wing construction being unable to bear the increased load
The stalling speed increasing substantially
On which surfaces may airborne fluid anti-icing systems be used?
1- Wing leading edges
2- Engine intakes
3- Engine pylons
4- Pitot probes and static ports
Wing leading edges
and propellers
Why is ice accretion considered hazardous to flight? Select the most complete answer.
1- The increased weight increases fuel consumption
2- Ice accretion increases drag, increasing fuel consumption
3- Ice accretion results in a loss of lift
4- All answers are correct
All answers are correct
What is the main task of the fuel system?
1- Transfer the fuel between the tanks
2- Delivery of fuel to the engines at appropriate pressure to enable the engine to operate in all conditions
3- Fuel storage
4- Cooling the engine
Delivery of fuel to the engines at appropriate pressure to enable the engine to operate in all conditions
Why are the bufflers installed in the fuel tanks?
1- To prevent fuel from moving during manoeuvres
2- To reduce tanks capacity
3- To increase tanks capacity
4- To strengthen the tanks
To prevent fuel from moving during manoeuvres
How is the lowest temperature at which fuel vapours ignite, when given an ignition source called?
1- Vapour lock
2- Freezing point
3- Flash point
4- Sublimation point
Flash point
Which system is responsible for maintaining the ambient pressure in the fuel tanks?
1- Dump system
2- Vent system
3- Drain system
4- Sump system
Vent system
Why a fuel heater is installed upstream of the fuel filter?
1- To reduce fuel density
2- To increase fuel viscosity
3- To reduce fuel viscosity
4- To prevent ice formation in the filter in low temperatures
To prevent ice formation in the filter in low temperatures
What is the colour of AVGAS 100?
1- Blue
2- Red
3- Clear
4- Green
Green
100% good job = Green
What for AVGAS is usually used?
1- Piston engines
2- Turbine engines
3- Oil system
4- Cooling system
Piston engines
What is the colour of AVTUR fuel?
1- Blue
2- Clear
3- Green
4- Red
2- Clear
AVTUR = Aviation Turbine Fuel
Which aviation fuel has blue colour?
1- AVGAS 100
2- AVGAS 100LL
3- JET A-1
4- Mogas
AVGAS 100LL
When protection from small overcurrents appearing for a longer period of time is needed, which device should be used?
1- A magnetic circuit breaker
2- A thermal circuit breaker
3- A relay
4- A transistor
A thermal circuit breaker
Big overcurrent + short time = Magnetic circuit breaker
With regard to Joule-Lenz law, which statement about the heat dissipated on a conductor is correct?
1- The heat dissipated on a conductor is directly proportional to the current
2- The heat dissipated on a conductor is a product of resistance and the square of the current
3- The heat dissipated on a conductor is inversely proportional to the current
3- The heat dissipated on a conductor is a product of voltage and current
The heat dissipated on a conductor is a product of resistance and the square of the current
What is the correct definition of AC?
1- It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a periodically reversing direction
2- It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a constant direction
3- It is a non-uniform flow of electric charge in a constant direction
4- It is a non-uniform flow of electric charge in a periodically reversing direction
It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a periodically reversing direction
With regard to the semiconductors, which answer is true about their resistance?
1- The resistance of a semiconductor increases with temperature
2- The resistance of a semiconductor is higher than insulators’ resistance
3- The resistance of a semiconductor is constant
4- The resistance of a semiconductor decreases with temperature
The resistance of a semiconductor decreases with temperature
Semiconductors have NEGATIVE temperature coefficient
Which statements about circuit breakers are true?
1- Circuit breakers activate before fault current is reached, do not withstand fault current, open the circuit only
2- Circuit breakers activate after fault current is reached, withstand fault current, open the circuit only
3- Circuit breakers activate before fault current is reached, do not withstand fault current, close the circuit only
4- Circuit breakers activate after fault current is reached, withstand fault current, open and close the circuit
Circuit breakers activate after fault current is reached, withstand fault current, open and close the circuit
What is the correct definition of a relay?
1- The relay is a device used to cover AC into DC
2- The relay is a remotely controlled electromagnetic switch with sliding core
3- The relay is a remotely controlled electromagnetic switch with a fixed core
4- The relay is a device used to change AC voltage
The relay is a remotely controlled electromagnetic switch with a fixed core
The solenoid has a sliding core
What will be current if a component is using 100 watts at 20 volts?
1- 2000 A
2- 5 A
3- 0,2 A
4- 4 A
5 A
Power (watts) = Voltage (volts) * Current (amperes)
What is the international symbol of power and its unit?
1- Q, unit joule [J]
2- Q, unit watt [W]
3- P, unit joule [J]
4- P, unit watt [W]
P, unit watt [W]
What type of material Silicon is?
1- Semiconductor
2- Insulator
3- Conductor
4- Hydraulic fluid
Semiconductor
Germanium is also a semiconductor
What is the correct definition of DC?
1- It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a periodically changing direction
2- It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a constant direction
3- It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a periodically reversing direction
4- It is a non-uniform flow of electric charge in a constant direction
It is a uniform flow of electric charge in a constant direction
Which statement is true about the output frequency of AC alternator?
1- The output frequency of AC alternator is proportional to the number of windings in the armature
2- The output frequency of AC alternator is inversely proportional to the rotational speed of the magnetic field or armature
3- The output frequency of AC alternator is proportional to the rotational speed of the magnetic field or armature
4- The output frequency of AC alternator is proportional to the magnetic field strength
The output frequency of AC alternator is proportional to the rotational speed of the magnetic field or armature
What is the output of a simple, single-loop DC generator?
1- Pulsed DC
2- AC
3- Steady voltage DC
4- Pulsed AC
Which types of batteries are susceptible to thermal runaway? Select the most complete answer.
1-Lead-acid, Nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, lithium-polymer
2- Nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, lithium-polymer
3- Lithium-ion, lithium-polymer
4- Lead-acid, lithium-ion, lithium-polymer
Nickel-cadmium, lithium-ion, lithium-polymer
What is the capacity of a battery cell?
1- The capacity of the battery cell is a current that the battery can provide within a given time
2- The capacity of the battery cell is the electromotive force generated by the battery
3- The capacity of the battery cell is the volume of the battery cell
4- The capacity of the battery cell is the number of cycles of charging the battery can withstand
The capacity of the battery cell is a current that the battery can provide within a given time
What is the purpose of the batteries on aircraft?
1- Batteries provide electric power in emergencies
2- Batteries provide electric power during normal operation
3- Batteries supply electronic flight instruments
4- Batteries provide AC for some systems
Batteries provide electric power in emergencies
What is the unit of battery capacity?
1- Ampere [A]
2- Ampere / Volt [A/V]
3- Watt [W]
4- Ampere hour [Ah]
Ampere hour [Ah]
How is a device that produces variable frequency AC called?
1- A rectifier
2- A frequency wild generator/alternator
3- A Constant Speed Drive
4- An inverter
A frequency wild generator/alternator
Assuming we have two battery cells connected in series, each with 3 V cell voltage and capacity of 5 Ah, what will be the total voltage and capacity?
1- Total voltage 3 V, total capacity 5 Ah
2- Total voltage 6 V, total capacity 5 Ah
3- Total voltage 6 V, total capacity 10 Ah
4- Total voltage 3 V, total capacity 10 Ah
Total voltage 6 V, total capacity 5 Ah
Cells is series–> Voltage = Sum of cells V, Capacity = Same as single cell Ah
Cells in parallel –> Voltage = Same as single cell V; Capacity = Sum of cells Ah
What is the cell voltage of a battery cell?
1- The cell voltage of the battery cell is an electromotive force generated by one battery cell
2- The cell voltage of the battery is the current the battery can produce within an hour
3- The cell voltage of the battery is the number of charging cycles the battery can withstand
4- The cell voltage of the battery is the resistance of the battery
The cell voltage of the battery cell is an electromotive force generated by one battery cell
What parts belong to a DC alternator?
1- Rotating magnet, stationary armature, rectifier
2- Rotating magnet, stationary armature ,commutator, carbon brushes
3- Stationary magnet, rotating armature, rectifier
4- Stationary magnet, rotating armature, commutator, carbon brushes
Rotating magnet, stationary armature, rectifier
DC alternator = Stationary armature + Rotating magnetic field
DC generator = Rotating armature + Fixed magnetic field
How is the compression ratio defined?
1- The ratio of total volume to the clearance volume
2- The ratio of the total volume to the swept volume
3- The ratio of the swept volume to the clearance volume
4- The ratio of the clearance volume to the swept volume
The ratio of total volume to the clearance volume
Total vol. = Vol above piston at BDC
Clearence vol. = Vol.above piston at TDC
How to recognize that the piston rings are worn out? Select the most complete answer.
1- By the blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipe
2- By the knocking noise from the engine
3- By the engine rough running
4- All answers are correct
By the blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipe
What happens after the combustion during the power stroke in the Otto cycle? Select the most complete answer.
1- Engine volume decreases
2- All answers are correct
3- Pressure increases and temperature decreases
4- The piston is forced to move down
The piston is forced to move down
How is the torque defined? (T – torque, F – force, L – distance) Select the most complete answer.
1- T = F x L
2- T = F / L
3- T = L / F
4- None of the answers is correct
T = F x L
How to improve the engine performance? Select the most complete answer.
1- By the valve lead
2- By early opening and late closing of valves
3- By the valve lag
4- All answers are correct
All answers are correct
How to improve the induction of the mixture to the cylinder and the exhaust of the burnt gases? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- By the valve lead
3- By the early opening of the intake valve
4- By the early opening of the exhaust valve
All answers are correct
How is the total volume defined? Select the most complete answer.
1- The volume of the cylinder between the TDC and BDC
2- The volume of the combustion chamber above the piston at the BDC
3- The displacement of the piston during a single stroke
4- All answers are correct
The volume of the combustion chamber above the piston at the BDC
Which answer describes the inline engine? Select the most complete answer.
1- An inline engine is commonly used in the inverted position
2- Cylinders are in a straight line
3- All answers are correct
4- An inline engine allows the increase the propeller ground clearance
All answers are correct
What happens during the intake stroke in the Otto cycle? Select the most complete answer.
1- The pressure inside the cylinder increases
2- Intake valve opens
3- The cylinder volume increases
4- All answers are correct
Intake valve opens
How is brake horsepower (BHP) defined?
1- The power used for moving the piston and turning the crankshaft
2- None of the answers is correct
3- The theoretical value of power generated by the engine
4- The indicated horsepower (IHP) minus the friction horsepower (FHP)
The indicated horsepower (IHP) minus the friction horsepower (FHP)
How is the fuel injected in the indirect fuel injection system? Select the most complete answer.
1- Continuously
2- At low pressure
3- All answers are correct
4- As close to the intake valve as possible
All answers are correct
What is the result of ignition when the piston is before TDC? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- Power loss
3- The higher temperature of exhaust gases
4- The piston has to compress the burning mixture
All answers are correct
How is the detonation in the spark-ignition engine defined?
1- A detonation is an event when the mixture self-ignites after the mixture is ignited from the spark plug
2- A detonation is an event when the mixture self-ignites before the ignition from the spark plug
3- A detonation is an event when the mixture is ignited by a too hot surface in the combustion chamber
4- None of the answers is correct
A detonation is an event when the mixture self-ignites after the mixture is ignited from the spark plug
AFTER = detonation (= engine knocking)
BEFORE = pre-ignition
too hot surface = pre-ignition
How to reduce the probability of pre-ignition occurrence? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- By the use of proper spark plugs
3- By the adjustment of the air/fuel mixture
4- By cleaning the combustion chamber
All answers are correct
Which induction system provides the best fuel distribution?
1- The injection system
2- The float chamber carburettor
3- The constant choke carburettor
4- The constant vacuum carburettor
The injection system
Which component prevents the temporal weak mixture when the throttle valve is opened quickly?
1- A primer pump
2- An economizer jet
3- None of the answers is correct
4- An idle jet
None of the answers is correct
Accelerator pump!
What is a phenomenon of pre-ignition?
1- Pre-ignition is an event when the spark plug ignites the charge too early
2- Pre-ignition is an event when the ignition of the charge occurs before the spark plug fires
3- Pre-ignition is an event when due to the moisture in the ignition system the wrong spark plug fires
4- Pre-ignition is an event when the spark plug fires before the intake valve is closed
Pre-ignition is an event when the ignition of the charge occurs before the spark plug fires
AFTER = detonation (= engine knocking)
BEFORE = pre-ignition
too hot surface = pre-ignition
What is the colour of AVGAS 100?
1- Blue
2- Red
3- Clear
4- Green
Green
Green is 100% good
What are the causes of the ice forming in the carburettor? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- Rapid cooling in the Venturi
3- Low pressure in the Venturi
4- High humidity conditions
All answers are correct
What are the tasks of the carburettor? Select the most complete answer.
1- To direct the exhaust gases to the turbine
2- To inject the fuel directly into the cylinder
3- To control the air/fuel ratio
4- All answers are correct
To control the air/fuel ratio
How is the live magneto check performed?
1- By switching one magneto off at around 1000 rpm
2- None of the answers is correct
3- By switching each magneto to compare the rpm drop at about 75% of maximum engine rpm
4- By switching both magnetos off at around 1000 rpm
By switching both magnetos off at around 1000 rpm
Dead cut check = By switching one magneto off at around 1000 rpm
Drop check = By switching each magneto to compare the rpm drop at about 75% of maximum engine rpm
Which answer describes the oil tank? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- Made of sheet metal
3- Baffled
4- Strengthened internally
All answers are correct
What happens when the mixture is weakened from the full rich position? (EGT - exhaust gas temperature)
1- The EGT will decrease until the ideal ratio is reached
2- The EGT will rise until the ideal ratio is reached
3- The EGT will rise until the maximum power ratio is reached
4- The temperature will decrease until the maximum power ratio is reached
The EGT will rise until the ideal ratio is reached
Which factor affects the effectiveness of oil cooling? Select the most complete answer.
1- The temperature of the cooling air
2- The heat generated by the engine
3- All answers are correct
4- The airflow rate in the cooler
All answers are correct
How is the stoichiometric ratio defined? Select the most complete answer.
1- The ratio at which the best fuel economy is obtained
2- The ratio at which maximum power is obtained
3- The ratio at which all the oxygen and fuel is burnt
4- All answers are correct
The ratio at which all the oxygen and fuel is burnt
Why there is airspace in the oil tank? Select the most complete answer.
1- Because of increased oil return during the start
2- Because of frothing
3- All answers are correct
4- Because of the displacement of oil from variable pitch propeller
All answers are correct
What are the disadvantages of the dry sump system?
1- In the dry sump system it is difficult to control oil temperature
2- The oil contaminates and oxidises more easily
3- Limited oil supply
4- None of the answers is correct
None of the answers is correct
These are disadvantages of the WET SUMP system
Where should be the oil tank located?
1- Lower level than the engine
2- It is not important at which level the oil tank is located
3- At the same level as the engine
4- Higher level than the engine
Higher level than the engine
Where is the scavenge filter located?
1- After the pressure pump
2- Before the pressure pump
3- After the scavenge pump
4- Before the scavenge pump
Before the scavenge pump
Pressure filter = AFTER pressure pump
Scavenge filter = BEFORE scavange pump
Suction filter = BEFORE suction pump
How many spark plugs are in each cylinder of a petrol aero piston engine?
1- 2
2- 1
3- 3
4- 0
2
Before take-off, the RPM of the propellers should be set at .
1- Minimum
2- At 2000
3- It does not matter
4- Maximum
Maximum
Is it possible to adjust the force on the speeder spring in the Constant Speed Unit (CSU)?
1- Yes, by the rpm lever
2- Yes, by the throttle lever
3- Yes, by the mixture lever
4- No, it is not possible
Yes, by the rpm lever
When the constant-speed propeller torque is greater than the engine torque how would rpm change?
1- Rpm will decrease
2- Rpm will increase
3- Rpm will remain constant
4- At first, rpm will decrease and then increase
Rpm will decrease
How is the pitch change obtained in the single-acting propeller system?
1- By the electric actuator
2- By the mechanical lever
3- By varying the oil pressure inside the cylinder
4- By the gears
By varying the oil pressure inside the cylinder
When the engine torque is greater than the torque generated by the constant-speed propeller to which oil passages the oil is supplied?
1- The oil is supplied to the coarse pitch oil passage and the fine pitch passage
2- The oil is supplied to the fine pitch oil passage and drained from the coarse pitch passage
4- The oil is supplied to the coarse pitch oil passage and drained from the fine pitch passage
4- Both oil passages are closed
The oil is supplied to the coarse pitch oil passage and drained from the fine pitch passage
When the engine runs at the desired speed, which oil passages to the constant-speed propeller are blocked?
1- Coarse pitch oil passage is blocked
2- Both passages are open
3- Fine pitch oil passage is blocked
4- Both oil passages are blocked
Both oil passages are blocked
Why reduction gears are used between the engine and the propeller shaft? Select the most complete answer.
1- To reduce the rpm of the propeller
2- All answers are correct
3- To avoid the risk of sonic compressibility at the tip
4- To avoid the blade flutter
All answers are correct
How does the propeller return to the previous position after actuation in the single-acting propeller?
1- By the use of springs or a centrifugally actuated counterweights
2- By varying the oil pressure inside the cylinder
3- By the mechanical lever
4- By the electric actuator
By the use of springs or a centrifugally actuated counterweights
**Which answer describes the Constant Speed Unit (CSU)?
1- All answers are correct
2- CSU is driven by the engine
3- CSU detects any changes to the engine rpm and compensates for them by the propeller pitch changes
4- CSU is usually installed at the front of the engine, just behind the propeller
All answers are correct
Where is the oil pressure boosting pump installed?
1- On the drive shaft
2- On the propellers hub
3- On the crankshaft
4- On the piston wheel
On the drive shaft
How is the critical altitude defined?
1 Critical altitude is an altitude over which the engine cannot operate
2 Critical altitude is an altitude at which the engine output power is the lowest
3- Critical altitude is an altitude, at which the engine failure is the most likely to occur
4- Critical altitude is an altitude over which no more increase in turbine speed is possible, so the engine performance will decrease
Critical altitude is an altitude over which no more increase in turbine speed is possible, so the engine performance will decrease
What happens in the diffuser?
1- The air velocity decreases and pressure decreases
2- The air velocity increases and pressure increases
3- The air velocity decreases and pressure increases
4- The air velocity increases and pressure decreases
The air velocity decreases and pressure increases
What happens when more exhaust gasses are passing through the turbine? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- The turbine rotates faster
3- The compressor rotates faster
4- The pressure ratio of the compressor is increased
All answers are correct
Where do the exhaust gases go in the turbocharger when the wastegate is fully closed?
1- Almost all exhaust gases go directly into the atmosphere
2- Exhaust gasses are directed into the cabin heating system
3- Most of the gases directly into the atmosphere but some are directed to the turbine
4- All gases are directed to the turbine
All gases are directed to the turbine
What is the correct order while decreasing power?
- Reduce the rpm before reducing the manifold pressure
2- Increase the rpm, reduce the manifold pressure and then reduce the rpm
3- Increase the manifold pressure, reduce the rpm and then reduce the manifold pressure
4- None of the answers is correct
None of the answers is correct
Decrease manifold pressure (less throttle) then decrease RPM (less prop)
How to obtain maximum cruise performance?
1- Lean the mixture to the leanest mixture on which the engine runs smoothly
2- Lean the mixture until the engine begins to get rougher and slowly enrich just to get out of roughness
3- Lean the mixture almost to roughness and slowly enrich the mixture while checking the airspeed, when the maximum speed occurs the mixture is at the best power ratio
4- Lean the mixture until the engine gets smoother, return the lever to the full rich position and lean the mixture to leave the lever in the position at which the smooth operation occurred
Lean the mixture almost to roughness and slowly enrich the mixture while checking the airspeed, when the maximum speed occurs the mixture is at the best power ratio
Best ECONOMY would be –> “Lean the mixture until the engine begins to get rougher and slowly enrich just to get out of roughness”
Which of the following answers is true about the critical altitude? Select the most complete answer.
1- All answers are correct
2- The wastegate is fully closed
3- No more increase in turbine speed is possible
4- From this altitude, the engine performance will only decrease
All answers are correct