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What is the responsibility of the FAA in determining the TBO (time before overhaul)
number of hours of a particular aircraft engine?
A. The FAA requires a minimum number of TBO hours of which the manufacturer's
design team must comply.
B. The FAA determines TBO hours based on the manufacturer's specifications and
historical data.
C. The FAA ensures that the manufacturer has determined this number. - Answer- C
Engine crankshaft run-out is usually checked
1. during engine overhaul.
2. during annual inspection.
3. after a prop strike or sudden engine stoppage.
4. during the 100 hour inspection.
A. 1, 3, and 4
B. 1 and 3
C. 1, 2, and 3 - Answer- B
A ground incident that results in propeller sudden stoppage may require a crankshaft
run-out inspection. What publication would be used to obtain crankshaft run-out
tolerance?
A. current manufacturer's maintenance instructions
B. type certificate data sheet
C. AC43.13-1A Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices Aircraft Inspection and
Repair - Answer- A
If metallic particles are found in the oil filter during an inspection,
A. it is an indication of normal engine wear unless the particles are nonferrous.
B. the cause should be identified and corrected before the aircraft is released for flight.
C. it is an indication of normal engine wear unless the deposit exceeds a specific
amount. - Answer- B
A Quick-Engine Change Assembly (QECA) is?
A. Mostly used during unexpected engine changes.
B. Mostly used during scheduled engine changes for the greatest efficiency of the
operation.
C. Must be used only in the presence of an A&P mechanic with Inspection
Authorization. - Answer- B
, In addition to its primary purpose of confining a potential fire to the engine compartment,
the engine firewall also
A. provides mounting surfaces for the engine and accessories.
B. acts as a heat sink for the engine nacelle.
C. is used as a ground plain for radio antenna reception. - Answer- A
When preparing an engine for service that has been preserved, care should be taken to
A. not tilt the engine while placing it in the engine stand.
B. ensure all corrosion-preventative compound is drained from the engine cylinders.
C. prefill oil filters with ashless dispersant oil. - Answer- B
If a reciprocating engine has suffered a major internal failure and must be replaced,
which of the following appliances must always also be replaced, rather than simply
cleaned and inspected?
A. Oil cooler and propeller governor.
B. Alternator and starter.
C. Carburetor or fuel injection system components. - Answer- A
When preparing to remove an engine, fuel valves must be
A. removed first.
B. fully opened.
C. fully closed even if they are solenoid operated. - Answer- C
When mounting a replacement engine, always
A. install AN bolts of the correct diameter and length while the weight of the engine is
still on the engine hoist.
B. secure the engine first with starter bolts, remove the engine hoist and replace the
starter bolts with the manufacturer's specified bolts.
C. install the manufacturer specified bolts and torque to the manufacturer recommended
value. - Answer- C
When tightening the exhaust system clamps,
A. torque the clamp nuts, run the engine, and then torque the nuts again.
B. tapping the clamps with a rawhide mallet prevents binding.
C. tighten the nuts, back them off and tighten them again. - Answer- B
Which of the following engine servicing operations generally requires engine pre-oiling
prior to starting the engine?
A. engine oil and filter change
B. engine installation
C. replacement of oil lines - Answer- B
How may it be determined that a reciprocating engine with a dry sump is pre-oiled
sufficiently?
A. The engine oil pressure gauge will indicate normal oil pressure
B. Oil will flow from the engine return line or indicator port