Engine inspection

Question 1

What steps must be taken in order to prepare an aircraft for 100 hour inspection

Answer 1

Open all necessary inspection panels, access doors, fairings and Cowlings. Then thoroughly clean the aircraft in the engine

Question 2

What may be used as a guide for a 100 hour inspection on an aircraft engine

Answer 2

FAR part 43, appendix D

Question 3

What additional inspection must be performed if they cylinder compression is weak

Answer 3

Internal cylinder inspection for proper internal tolerances

Question 4

Where are the aircraft engine operating limitations found

Answer 4

Aircraft specifications or type certificate data sheets

Question 5

Where can a mechanic look to identify an aircraft engine

Answer 5

Engine identification plate that is affixed to the engine in an accessible location

Question 6

What publication is needed to inspect an engine for conformity with specifications

Answer 6

Engine specifications or type certificate data sheet

Question 7

What type of FAA approval is required when a change is made to a engine design is not enough to require a new type certificate

Answer 7

A new type certificate must be obtained

Question 8

What instrument used for internal inspections has been a mainstay of engine inspections for many years

Answer 8

A borescope