ASA A&P test Prep- Powerplant-Engine
Exhaust and Reverser Systems Exam
Questions and Answers
1 (8846) - Why is high nickel chromium steel used in many exhaust
systems? -
correct answer ✅A- High heat conductivity and flexibility.
B- Corrosion resistance and low expansion coefficient.
C- Corrosion resistance and high heat conductivity.
(8847) - Reciprocating engine exhaust system designs commonly
used to provide for ease of installation and/or allow for expansion
and contraction, may include the use of
1. spring loaded ball/flexible joints.
2. slip joints.
3. bellows.
4. flexible metal tubing. -
correct answer ✅A- 1, 2, 3, and/or 4.
B- 1, 2, and/or 4.
C- 1, 2, and/or 3.
(8848) - One source commonly used for carburetor air heat is -
correct answer ✅A- turbocharger heated air.
B- alternate air heat.
, ASA A&P test Prep- Powerplant-Engine
Exhaust and Reverser Systems Exam
Questions and Answers
C- exhaust gases.
(8849) - The hot section of a turbine engine is particularly
susceptible to which of the following kind of damage? -
correct answer ✅A- Galling.
B- Pitting.
C- Cracking.
(8850) - What is the purpose of a slip joint in an exhaust collector
ring? -
correct answer ✅A- It aids in alignment and absorbs expansion.
B- It reduces vibration and increases cooling.
C- It permits the collector ring to be installed in one piece.
(8851) - Sodium-filled valves are advantageous to an aviation
engine because they -
correct answer ✅A- are lighter.
B- dampen valve impact shocks.
C- dissipate heat well.
Exhaust and Reverser Systems Exam
Questions and Answers
1 (8846) - Why is high nickel chromium steel used in many exhaust
systems? -
correct answer ✅A- High heat conductivity and flexibility.
B- Corrosion resistance and low expansion coefficient.
C- Corrosion resistance and high heat conductivity.
(8847) - Reciprocating engine exhaust system designs commonly
used to provide for ease of installation and/or allow for expansion
and contraction, may include the use of
1. spring loaded ball/flexible joints.
2. slip joints.
3. bellows.
4. flexible metal tubing. -
correct answer ✅A- 1, 2, 3, and/or 4.
B- 1, 2, and/or 4.
C- 1, 2, and/or 3.
(8848) - One source commonly used for carburetor air heat is -
correct answer ✅A- turbocharger heated air.
B- alternate air heat.
, ASA A&P test Prep- Powerplant-Engine
Exhaust and Reverser Systems Exam
Questions and Answers
C- exhaust gases.
(8849) - The hot section of a turbine engine is particularly
susceptible to which of the following kind of damage? -
correct answer ✅A- Galling.
B- Pitting.
C- Cracking.
(8850) - What is the purpose of a slip joint in an exhaust collector
ring? -
correct answer ✅A- It aids in alignment and absorbs expansion.
B- It reduces vibration and increases cooling.
C- It permits the collector ring to be installed in one piece.
(8851) - Sodium-filled valves are advantageous to an aviation
engine because they -
correct answer ✅A- are lighter.
B- dampen valve impact shocks.
C- dissipate heat well.
