HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICAL SCIENCE

AEC351/ASC331 AERO ENGINE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
MAX MARK: 50 INTERNAL ASSESSMENT-1 DURATION : 90 MIN
PART A (2X6=12)
1. Explain the principle of operation for a piston engine. CO1,BTL1
2. Indicate the components in sparkplug with a neat sketch. CO1,BTL2
3. Classify piston engine based on cylinder alignment. CO1,BT1
4. Describe power check.CO2,BTL1
5. Distinguish between backfiring and after firing. CO2,BTL2
6. List the importance of opposed type piston engine. CO1,BTL1
PART B (6X3=18) Answer any three
7. Describe the principle of supercharger and turbochargers with limitation. CO2, BTL2
8. Illustrate the components and material used in aircraft piston engine. CO1,BTL2
9. Identify the Probable Causes and Remedies of the Following Defects?
(A)High CHT (B) Engine does not Start CO2, BTL2
10. Enumerate Daily and Routine Checks During Ground Inspection CO2, BTL2
PART C(10X2=20) Answer any two
10. Describe with neat sketches the Compression Testing of a Piston Engine(CO2, BTL2 )
11. Explain float type carburetor with the help of neat sketch. CO1,BTL1
12. Define ignition system and describe different types of ignition system used in piston
engine.CO1,BTL2
13. Sketch and explain the major units of continental continuous flow injection.CO1,BTL2