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Plant (AMP) Exam Questions And Answers
What is likely to occur if a reciprocating engine is operated at high
power settings before it is properly warmed up? -
correct answer ✅Oil starvation of bearings and other parts.
If the ignition switch is moved from BOTH to either LEFT or RIGHT
during an engine ground check, normal operation is usually
indicated by a -
correct answer ✅Slight drop in RPM
The five events of a four stroke cycle engine in the order of their
occurrence are -
correct answer ✅Intake, compression, ignition, power, exhaust
During the inspection of an engine control system in which push
pull control rods are used, the threaded rod ends should -
correct answer ✅Be checked for the amount of thread
engagement by means of the inspection holes
Master rod bearings are generally what type? -
correct answer ✅Plain
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Plant (AMP) Exam Questions And Answers
What is the purpose of the safety circlet installed on some valve
stems? -
correct answer ✅To prevent valves from falling into the
combustion chamber
Some cylinder barrels are hardened by -
correct answer ✅Nitriding
The purpose of two or more valve springs in aircraft engines is to -
correct answer ✅Eliminate valve spring surge
The volume of a cylinder equals 70 cubic inches when the piston is
at bottom center. When the piston is at the top of the cylinder, the
volume equals 10 cubic inches. What is the compression ration? -
correct answer ✅7:1
How is proper end-gap clearance on new piston rings assured
during the overhaul of an engine? -
correct answer ✅By placing the rings in the cylinder and
measuring the end-gap with a feeler gauge.
Plant (AMP) Exam Questions And Answers
What is likely to occur if a reciprocating engine is operated at high
power settings before it is properly warmed up? -
correct answer ✅Oil starvation of bearings and other parts.
If the ignition switch is moved from BOTH to either LEFT or RIGHT
during an engine ground check, normal operation is usually
indicated by a -
correct answer ✅Slight drop in RPM
The five events of a four stroke cycle engine in the order of their
occurrence are -
correct answer ✅Intake, compression, ignition, power, exhaust
During the inspection of an engine control system in which push
pull control rods are used, the threaded rod ends should -
correct answer ✅Be checked for the amount of thread
engagement by means of the inspection holes
Master rod bearings are generally what type? -
correct answer ✅Plain
, Aviation Maintenance Technician Power
Plant (AMP) Exam Questions And Answers
What is the purpose of the safety circlet installed on some valve
stems? -
correct answer ✅To prevent valves from falling into the
combustion chamber
Some cylinder barrels are hardened by -
correct answer ✅Nitriding
The purpose of two or more valve springs in aircraft engines is to -
correct answer ✅Eliminate valve spring surge
The volume of a cylinder equals 70 cubic inches when the piston is
at bottom center. When the piston is at the top of the cylinder, the
volume equals 10 cubic inches. What is the compression ration? -
correct answer ✅7:1
How is proper end-gap clearance on new piston rings assured
during the overhaul of an engine? -
correct answer ✅By placing the rings in the cylinder and
measuring the end-gap with a feeler gauge.
