PP PRT01 actual

Question 1

a. compression ratio is independent of the octane rating.
b. the higher the octane rating is, the higher the possible compression ratio is Correct
c. the lower the octane rating is, the higher the possible compression ratio is
d. the higher the octane rating is, the lower the possible compression ratio is.

Answer 1

b

Question 2

In a piston engine if the ratio of air to fuel, by weight, is
approximately 9:1, the mixture is said to be :
Select one:
a. weak
b. too weak to support combustion
c. normal
d. rich

Answer 2

d

Question 3

In modern aircraft, a pilot can actuate the feather system
by :
Select one:
a. pulling the power levers backwards.
b. pulling the RPM lever backwards. Correct
c. pushing the RPM lever forward.
d. pushing the power lever forward.

Answer 3

b

Question 4

The pitch angle of a propeller is the angle between the :
Select one:
a. propeller reference chord line and the relative airflow.
b. propeller reference chord line and the extremity of the propeller.
c. propeller plane of rotation and the relative airflow.
d. reference chord line and the propeller plane of rotation. Correct

Answer 4

d

Question 5

The compression ratio of a piston engine is the ratio of
the:
Select one:
a. weight of the air induced to its weight after compression.
b. volume of the cylinder with the piston at bottom dead centre to that with the piston at top dead centre. Correct
c. diameter of the bore to the piston stroke.
d. area of the piston to the cylinder volume.

Answer 5

b

Question 6

Consider the variable-pitch propeller of a turbo-prop.
During deceleration :
Select one:
a. when braking, the propeller supplies negative thrust and absorbs engine power. Correct
b. at zero power, the propeller thrust is zero and the engine power absorbed is nil.
c. when feathered, the propeller produces thrust and absorbs no engine power.
d. with propeller windmilling, the thrust is zero and the propeller supplies engine power.

Answer 6

a

Question 7

The vapor lock is :
Select one:
a. The abnormal mixture enrichment caused by a greater gasoline vaporisation in the carburettor.
b. A stoppage in a fuel feeding line caused by a fuel vapor bubble. Correct
c. The exhaust gases obstructions caused by an engine overheating.
d. The effect of the water vapor bubbles in the induction manifold caused by the condensation

Answer 7

b

Question 8

Max Exhaust Gas Temperature is theoretically
associated with :
Select one:
a. Mixture ratio very close to idle cut-out.
b. Mass ratio of 1/15. Correct
c. Cruising mixture setting.
d. Full rich setting.

Answer 8

b

Question 9

Prolonged running at low rpm may have an adverse
effect on the efficiency of the:
Select one:
a. A carburettor.
b. oil pump.
c. fuel filter.
d. sparking plugs

Answer 9

d

Question 10

During a power change on an engine equipped with a
constant speed propeller, a wrong combination of
manifold pressure and RPM values results in excessive
pressures in the cylinders. This is the case when one
simultaneously selects a …
Select one:
a. low manifold pressure and low RPM.
b. high manifold pressure and low RPM. Correct
c. low manifold pressure and high RPM.
d. high manifold pressure and high RPM.

Answer 10

b

Question 11

The crank assembly consists of
Select one:
a. crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons. Correct
b. propeller, crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods.
c. Crankcase, crankshaft, connecting rods and pistons.
d. crankshaft, camshaft, valves, valve springs and push rods

Answer 11

a

Question 12

An impulse magneto coupling
Select one:
a. gives an automatic spark increase during high speed operation.
b. gives a retarded spark at starting Correct
c. reduces magneto speed during engine warm-up
d. advances ignition timing and gives a hotter spark at starting

Answer 12

b

Question 13

For piston engines, mixture ratio is the ratio between the
:
Select one:
a. volume of fuel and volume of air entering the carburettor.
b. mass of fuel and volume of air entering the carburettor.
c. mass of fuel and mass of air entering the cylinder. Correct
d. volume of fuel and volume of air entering the cylinder.

Answer 13

c

Question 14

The working cycle of a four-stroke engine is :
Select one:
a. induction, power, compression, exhaust.
b. compression induction, power, exhaust.
c. induction, compression, expansion, power.
d. induction, compression, power, exhaust.

Answer 14

d

Question 15

One of the advantages of a turbosupercharger is that :
Select one:
a. it uses the exhaust gas energy which normally is lost. Correct
b. it has a better propulsive efficiency.
c. there is no torsion at the crankshaft.
d. there is no danger of knocking.

Answer 15

a

Question 16

Which of the following factors would be likely to
increase the possibility of detonation occurring within a
piston engine ?
Select one:
a. using an engine with a low compression ratio
b. slightly retarding the ignition timing
c. using too lean a fuel/air mixture ratio Correct
d. the use of a fuel with a high octane rating as compared to the use of one with a low octane rating

Answer 16

c

Question 17

The power of a piston engine decreases during climb
with a constant power lever setting, because of the
decreasing :
Select one:
a. engine temperature.
b. humidity.
c. temperature.
d. air density.

Answer 17

d

Question 18

Specific fuel consumption is defined as the :
Select one:
a. quantity of fuel required to run the engine for one minute at maximum operating conditions.
b. maximum fuel consumption of the aircraft.
c. mass of fuel required to produce unit power for unit time. Correct
d. designed fuel consumption for a given rpm.

Answer 18

c

Question 19

Which statement is true concerning the effect of the
application of carburettor heat?
Select one:
a. it reduces the density of air entering the carburettor, thus leaning the fuel/air mixture
b. it reduces the volume of air entering the carburettor,thus enriching the fuel/air mixture
c. it reduces the density of air entering the carburettor, thus enriching the fuel/air mixture Correct
d. it reduces the volume of air entering the carburettor,thus leaning the fuel/air mixture

Answer 19

c

Question 20

In a piston engine, the purpose of an altitude mixture
control is to :
Select one:
a. weaken the mixture strength because of reduced exhaust back pressure at altitude.
b. enrich the mixture strength due to decreased air density at altitude.
c. correct for variations in the fuel/air ratio due to decreased air density at altitude. Correct
d. prevent a weak cut when the throttle is opened rapidly at altitude.

Answer 20

c

Question 21

The maximum horsepower output which can be
obtained from an engine when it is operated at specified
rpm and manifold pressure conditions established as
safe for continuous operation is termed :
Select one:
a. critical power.
b. rated power. Correct
c. maximum power.
d. take-off power.

Answer 21

b

Question 22

To adjust the mixture ratio of a piston engine when
altitude increases, means to:
Select one:
a. decrease the fuel flow in order to compensate for the decreasing air density. Correct
b. decrease the amount of fuel in the mixture in order to compensate for the increasing air density.
c. increase the amount of fuel in the mixture to compensate for the decreasing air pressure and density.
d. increase the mixture ratio.

Answer 22

a

Question 23

A piston engine may use a fuel of a different grade than
the recommended:
Select one:
a. provided that the grade is lower
b. never
c. provided that it is an aeronautical petrol
d. provided that the grade is higher

Answer 23

d

Question 24

Fixed-pitch propellers are usually designed for
maximum efficiency at :
Select one:
a. cruising speed Correct
b. idling
c. full throttle
d. take-off

Answer 24

a

Question 25

A turbocharger consists of a :
Select one:
a. compressor and turbine mounted on a common shaft. Correct
b. compressor and turbine on individual shafts.
c. compressor driving a turbine via a reduction gear.
d. turbine driving a compressor via a reduction gear.

Answer 25

a