ENGINE INSPECTION Flashcards
What steps must be taken in order to prepare an aircraft for a 100-hour or annual inspection?
Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing and cowling. Then
thoroughly clean the aircraft and the engine.
What may be used as a guide for a 100-hour inspection on an aircraft engine?
FAR part 43, Appendix D
What additional inspection must be performed if the cylinder compression is weak?
You must make an internal cylinder inspection for improper internal tolerances.
Where are the engine operating limitations found?
In the Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheet
Where can a mechanic look to identify an aircraft engine?
On the engine identification plate that is affixed to the engine at an accessible location.
What publication is needed to inspect an engine for conformity with specifications?
The Engine Specifications or Engine Type Certificate Data Sheet
What type of FAA approval is required when a change to an engine type design is not enough to require a
new Type Certificate?
A Supplemental Type Certificate is required.
What type of FAA approval is required when a change is made to the engine principle of operation?
A new Type Certificate must be obtained.
