Shop Practices Flashcards
What kind of measuring instrument is used to measure the runout of an aircraft engine crankshaft?
A dial indicator
What measuring instruments are used to measure the fit between a rocker arm shaft and its bushing?
The OD of the shaft is measured with a micrometer caliper. The ID of the bushing is measured with a telescoping gauge and the same micrometer caliper.
In what increments can a vernier micrometer caliper be read?
One ten thousandth (0.0001) inch.
What is an advantage of a vernier caliper over a micrometer caliper?
The range of a vernier caliper is far greater than that of a micrometer caliper.
What precision tool is used to measure piston ring side clearance?
Thickness gauge
What precision tools are used to measure the ID of a small hole?
A small hole gauge and micrometer caliper.
