Chapter 2; Section B (The Powerplant and Related Systems) 2-14

Question 1

Identify the four-stroke operating cycle step shown in each of the following illistrations

Question 2

As an airplane climbs, do you enrich or lean the mixture to maintain an optimum fuel/air ratio?

Question 3

What is your first indication of carburetor ice in an airplane equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller

Question 4

Explain why an engine equipped with a fuel injection system is less susceptible to induction icing than one equipped with a float-type carburator

Question 5

The uncontrolled, explosive ignition of the fuel/air mixture within the cylinder’s combustion chamber describes which type of abnormal combustion?

Furthermore, what actions can you take while airborne to help correct for this problem?

Question 6

If the fuel grade specified for your airplane is not available, can you use a lower grade of fuel or a highergrade of fuel?

Question 7

Describe at least two functions performed by the engine oil system.

Question 8

If a constant-speed propeller is set to a high RPM, will the blade pitch (angle) be high or low?

Question 9

To prevent internal engine damage in an airplane equipped with a constant-speed propeller, you shud avoid low RPM setting with high manifold pressure. True or False?

Question 10

Immeduatley after engine start you notice that the ammeter shows a discharge. Is this normal?