CSYH Practice Cards 5 Flashcards
Random questions/statements for exam preparation
If maximum power is applied for take-off while the oil temperature is too low …
The engine components could suffer stresses due to uneven heating
If the oil pressure gauge begins to fluctuate during flight …
The oil quantity is very low
The cause of abnormally high oil pressure indication could be …
Oil temperature is too low
If the oil level in an operating engine is below the specified minimum …
The engine could overheat at high power settings
To prevent excessive cooling of an engine during a long descent at a fixed throttle setting it is necessary to …
Decrease indicated airspeed and accept a reduced rate of descent
If oil temperature is rising to near the red line during a long climb a remedy would be …
Decrease power and increase indicated airspeed
A high cylinder head temperature during cruise could be due to …
Detonation or pre-ignition
Spark plug fouling would be most likely during …
Long periods of ground operation at low power
One consequence of operating an engine with excessively high oil temperature is …
Inadequate lubrication of some engine parts
Oil pressure is usually measured …
Immediately before the oil enters the engine
The rate at which the engine converts heat energy to mechanical energy …
Is the indicated horse power
On a 4-stroke engine, the ignition is timed so that the spark occurs …
Before TDC on the compression stroke
What is the effect of increased humidity on engine power output …
Power output will decrease at all altitudes because of the decreased density of the fuel/air charge
As the OAT increases, power output from the engine will …
Decrease
On an in-line engine with a 4-stroke cycle, each stroke commences …
When the piston is at either BDC or TDC
