Subject C - Engine Inspection Flashcards
Whats steps must be taken in order to prepare an aircraft for a 100 hour inspection?
Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairing and cowling. Then thoroughly clean the aircraft and the engine.
What may be used as a guide for a 100 hour inspection on aircraft engines.
FAR part 43 Appendix D.
What additional inspection must be performed if the cylinder compression is weak?
You must make an internal cylinder inspection for improper internal tolerances.
where are the aircraft engine operating limitations found?
In the Aircraft specifications or Type certificate Data sheet.
where can the mechanic look to identify the engine ?
On the engine identification plate that is fixed to the engine in an accessible location.
What publication is needed to inspect an engine for conformity with specifications?
The engine specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheet.
what type of FAA approval is required when a change to an engine design is not enough to require a new Type certificate.
A Supplemental Type Certificate is required.
What type of FAA approval is required when a change is made to the engine principle of operation?
A new type certificate must be obtained.
What instrument used for internal inspections has been a mainstay of engine inspections for many years?
The Borescope which is a precision optical instrument used for remote visual inspections of internal inaccessible areas.
