Piston Engines 2

Question 1

The reading on the oil pressure gauge is the:

Answer 1

pressure of the oil on the outlet side of the pressure pump.

Question 2

An aircraft magneto is switched off by

Answer 2

grounding the primary circuit

Question 3

A turbocharger consists of a :

Answer 3

compressor and turbine mounted on a common shaft.

Question 4

Fuel/air ratio is the ratio between the:

Answer 4

mass of fuel and mass of air entering the cylinder.

Question 5

The correct formula to calculate the multi-cylinder engine displacement is :

Answer 5

piston area * piston stroke * number of cylinders

Question 6

Fixed-pitch propellers are usually designed for maximum efficiency at :

Answer 6

cruising speed

Question 7

The secondary circuit is energised by the collapse of the primary circuit when the breaker points are -

Answer 7

open

Question 8

The starting aid that is energised by DC current to the left magneto is?

Answer 8

The induction vibrator