Powerplant - Engine Inspection Exam
Questions And Answers
What determines whether or not a 100-hour inspection is required
for an aircraft? -
correct answer ✅100-hour inspections are required only on
aircraft that carry persons for hire or a re used to give flight
instruction for hire.
Where can you find a list of items that should be inspected in a
100-hour and an annual inspection of an aircraft engine? -
correct answer ✅In Appendix D of FAR Part 43
In what publication can a mechanic find the operating limitations
for an aircraft engine? -
correct answer ✅In the Type Certificate Data Sheets for the engine
Who is authorized to perform the powerplant inspection that is
required for an annual inspection? -
correct answer ✅An A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection
Authorization
What are two types of compression checks that can be performed
on an aircraft reciprocating engine? -
correct answer ✅A differential compression check and a direct
compression check
, Powerplant - Engine Inspection Exam
Questions And Answers
What items are checked in a hot section inspection of a turbine
engine? -
correct answer ✅The combustion section is checked for cracks and
distortion. The turbine wheel, the turbine case, and the exhaust
section are checked for cracks, indications of overheating, and any
indication of warpage, erosion, or burning.
What is the most common type of damage that is found in the hot
section of a turbine engine? -
correct answer ✅Cracks that are caused by the high concentration
of heat in the hot section.
Is the use of a checklist required when performing an annual or
100-hour inspection of an aircraft engine? -
correct answer ✅Yes
What inspection must be performed on an aircraft reciprocating
engine if it has been operated on turbine fuel? -
correct answer ✅The inside of the cylinders must be inspected
with a borescope. The oil must be changed and the filters
examined, and the engine given a careful run-up and operational
check.
Questions And Answers
What determines whether or not a 100-hour inspection is required
for an aircraft? -
correct answer ✅100-hour inspections are required only on
aircraft that carry persons for hire or a re used to give flight
instruction for hire.
Where can you find a list of items that should be inspected in a
100-hour and an annual inspection of an aircraft engine? -
correct answer ✅In Appendix D of FAR Part 43
In what publication can a mechanic find the operating limitations
for an aircraft engine? -
correct answer ✅In the Type Certificate Data Sheets for the engine
Who is authorized to perform the powerplant inspection that is
required for an annual inspection? -
correct answer ✅An A&P mechanic who holds an Inspection
Authorization
What are two types of compression checks that can be performed
on an aircraft reciprocating engine? -
correct answer ✅A differential compression check and a direct
compression check
, Powerplant - Engine Inspection Exam
Questions And Answers
What items are checked in a hot section inspection of a turbine
engine? -
correct answer ✅The combustion section is checked for cracks and
distortion. The turbine wheel, the turbine case, and the exhaust
section are checked for cracks, indications of overheating, and any
indication of warpage, erosion, or burning.
What is the most common type of damage that is found in the hot
section of a turbine engine? -
correct answer ✅Cracks that are caused by the high concentration
of heat in the hot section.
Is the use of a checklist required when performing an annual or
100-hour inspection of an aircraft engine? -
correct answer ✅Yes
What inspection must be performed on an aircraft reciprocating
engine if it has been operated on turbine fuel? -
correct answer ✅The inside of the cylinders must be inspected
with a borescope. The oil must be changed and the filters
examined, and the engine given a careful run-up and operational
check.
