Light-Sport Aircraft Engines Exam Questions With Complete Solutions A+ Pass

Light-Sport Aircraft Engines Exam Questions With Complete Solutions A+ Pass 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. - Answer- B 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. - Answer- B 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 - Answer- B 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 - Answer- C The Rotax 447, 503, and 582 engines all have breaker-less magneto capacitor discharge ignition systems, however, the larger engines have A. dual ignition for each cylinder. B. a standby secondary ignition that uses breaker ignition should the primary fail. C. have a single ignition system with a higher power output. - Answer- A A liquid cooling system is employed on the Rotax 582 series engine. Circulation of the coolant is accomplished by A. a ram air driven pump. B. the external oil/water dual pump. C. an integrated engine water pump - Answer- C Two-stroke cycle engines, light-sport aircraft engines operate on a mix of oil and gasoline that is delivered to the carburetor via gravity feed, or A. use an oil-free piston design. B. use an oil injection system. C. mix the oil and gas in the carburetor. - Answer- B The typical fuel to oil ratio for a two-stroke cycle light-sport aircraft engine is A. 50 to 1. B. 25 to 1. C. 10 to 1. - Answer- A The Rotax 914 engine is a lightweight, four cylinder opposed engine that A. is water cooled. B. is air cooled. C. has water cooled heads and air cooled cylinder barrels. - Answer- C Which statement describes the maintenance requirements of the breakerless capacitor discharge ignition systems as used on most Rotax light sport aircraft engines? A. The system must be checked for clearances and capacitor output every 100 hours. B. The system is completely maintenance free. C. The charging coils and capacitors must be replaced every 100 hours. - Answer- B A unique manufacturing feature of the Jabiru light-sport engines is A. most parts are machined from solid material. B. mostly titanium is utilized. C. that a great amount of aluminum is used to keep weight to a minimum. - Answer- A The HKS 700T, the Jabiru 2200, and 3300 all share what common feature? A. They are four stroke engines. B. They are two stroke engines. C. They are all FAA certified engines. - Answer- A When performing inspections and maintenance on light sport aircraft engines, whose guidance should be most regarded? A. General mechanical standards such as described in FAA-H-8083-32A-ATB are the primary source of guidance. B. Published FAA advisory circulars are the primary source of guidance. C. The manufacturer's manuals are the primary source of guidance. - Answer- C Great Plains engines for light sport aircraft are A. completely assembles in the manufacturer's facility. B. assembled in the field from manufacturer kits or by the manufacturer. C. are certified by the FAA. - Answer- B