Piston Engine Design And Components Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common design for modern light aircraft engines?
A
Horizontally opposed ICE
2
Q
How are most piston engine cooled compared to Diesel engines?
A
Piston engines are normally air cooled whereas Diesel engine are often water cooled
3
Q
What seals the cylinder to prevent oil and gases squeezing pas the piston?
A
Piston rings on the piston skirt
4
Q
What is the crank assembly composed of?
A
Crankshaft, connecting rods and piston. The prop is connected to the propeller
5
Q
What is tappet clearance?
A
A gap left after a valve closes to allow for thermal expansion of the valve.
6
Q
What do hydraulic tappers do?
A
Automatically adjust the tappet clearance as the engine warms up
7
Q
Which part of the camshaft lift the push rods?
A
Cams
