LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT ENGINES
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
B. is powered by a single reciprocating engine if powered. - Correct Answers -11-1
AMG087
A light sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than rotorcraft
or power-lift, that
A. has a maximum occupancy of no more than four
people.
B. is powered by a single reciprocating engine if powered.
C. has a maximum takeoff weight not exceeding 1000
pounds.
B. Some, but not all, light sport aircraft engines are
certified by FAA. - Correct Answers -11-2 AMG066
Which of the following statements is true regarding the
certification of light sport aircraft engines?
A. All light sport aircraft engines are certified by FAA.
B. Some, but not all, light sport aircraft engines are
certified by FAA.
C. By definition, light sport aircraft engines are not
certified by FAA.
B. the owner of the light sport aircraft who has completed
the FAA approved training course for the aircraft
in question - Correct Answers -11-3 AMP059
Who may perform an annual condition inspection on a light
sport aircraft?
A. only an FAA certificated airframe and powerplant
mechanic
B. the owner of the light sport aircraft who has completed
the FAA approved training course for the aircraft
in question
C. only an FAA certified airframe and powerplant
mechanic with an inspection authorization
A. capability of running on AVGAS or unleaded
, automotive fuel. - Correct Answers -11-15 AMP056
In addition to its FAA certified engines, Lycoming Engines
produces an experimental, non-certified version of its O-233
series engine for light sport aircraft. It features
A. capability of running on AVGAS or unleaded
automotive fuel.
B. breaker ignition.
C. high performance but lower time between overhaul.
C. must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance logbook. - Correct Answers -11-16
AMP058
Maintenance and inspections on light-sport aircraft
A. are set up by the owner operator.
B. are less detailed than with certified aircraft.
C. must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance logbook.
B. mechanical synchronization first, the pneumatic
synchronization. - Correct Answers -11-17 AMP023
On a light-sport aircraft with two carburetors, carburetor
synchronization must be performed as follows:
A. pneumatic synchronization first, then mechanical
synchronization.
B. mechanical synchronization first, the pneumatic
synchronization.
C. perform mechanical and pneumatic synchronization
with the compensating tube connected.
A. full takeoff RMP must be able to be obtained. - Correct Answers -11-18 AMP023
In addition to idle speed adjustment during synchronization,
A. full takeoff RMP must be able to be obtained.
B. mixture must be check with full carburetor heat ON.
C. cruise RPM and mixture must be verified.
C. 2 and 4 - Correct Answers -11-4 AMP056
Of the following, which are true of small, in-line, light-sport
aircraft engines?
1. water-cooled only
2. most are 2 cycle engines
3. they have constant speed propellers
4. use a single crankshaft
5. are radial in design
A. 1, 2, and 5
B. 2, 4, and 5
C. 2 and 4
A. dual ignition for each cylinder. - Correct Answers -11-5 AMP063
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
B. is powered by a single reciprocating engine if powered. - Correct Answers -11-1
AMG087
A light sport aircraft means an aircraft, other than rotorcraft
or power-lift, that
A. has a maximum occupancy of no more than four
people.
B. is powered by a single reciprocating engine if powered.
C. has a maximum takeoff weight not exceeding 1000
pounds.
B. Some, but not all, light sport aircraft engines are
certified by FAA. - Correct Answers -11-2 AMG066
Which of the following statements is true regarding the
certification of light sport aircraft engines?
A. All light sport aircraft engines are certified by FAA.
B. Some, but not all, light sport aircraft engines are
certified by FAA.
C. By definition, light sport aircraft engines are not
certified by FAA.
B. the owner of the light sport aircraft who has completed
the FAA approved training course for the aircraft
in question - Correct Answers -11-3 AMP059
Who may perform an annual condition inspection on a light
sport aircraft?
A. only an FAA certificated airframe and powerplant
mechanic
B. the owner of the light sport aircraft who has completed
the FAA approved training course for the aircraft
in question
C. only an FAA certified airframe and powerplant
mechanic with an inspection authorization
A. capability of running on AVGAS or unleaded
, automotive fuel. - Correct Answers -11-15 AMP056
In addition to its FAA certified engines, Lycoming Engines
produces an experimental, non-certified version of its O-233
series engine for light sport aircraft. It features
A. capability of running on AVGAS or unleaded
automotive fuel.
B. breaker ignition.
C. high performance but lower time between overhaul.
C. must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance logbook. - Correct Answers -11-16
AMP058
Maintenance and inspections on light-sport aircraft
A. are set up by the owner operator.
B. are less detailed than with certified aircraft.
C. must be recorded in the aircraft maintenance logbook.
B. mechanical synchronization first, the pneumatic
synchronization. - Correct Answers -11-17 AMP023
On a light-sport aircraft with two carburetors, carburetor
synchronization must be performed as follows:
A. pneumatic synchronization first, then mechanical
synchronization.
B. mechanical synchronization first, the pneumatic
synchronization.
C. perform mechanical and pneumatic synchronization
with the compensating tube connected.
A. full takeoff RMP must be able to be obtained. - Correct Answers -11-18 AMP023
In addition to idle speed adjustment during synchronization,
A. full takeoff RMP must be able to be obtained.
B. mixture must be check with full carburetor heat ON.
C. cruise RPM and mixture must be verified.
C. 2 and 4 - Correct Answers -11-4 AMP056
Of the following, which are true of small, in-line, light-sport
aircraft engines?
1. water-cooled only
2. most are 2 cycle engines
3. they have constant speed propellers
4. use a single crankshaft
5. are radial in design
A. 1, 2, and 5
B. 2, 4, and 5
C. 2 and 4
A. dual ignition for each cylinder. - Correct Answers -11-5 AMP063
