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30 Multiple choice questions

Definition 1 of 30
The octane rating of a particular grade of fuel is given as 100/130, this indicates that:

It will act as both 100 octane and 130 octane fuel at take off power settings.

With a rich mixture it will act as 100 octanes, and with a weak mixture it will act as 130
octanes.

Its "anti-knock" qualities are identical to iso-octane.

With a weak mixture it will act as 100 octane, and with a rich mixture it will act as a 130
octane fuel.

Definition 2 of 30
In a complex engine as RPM increases the ignition timing may be:

Advanced.

Retarded.

Not altered.

Only retarded.

Definition 3 of 30
Propellers may have an 'avoid' range of rpm:

To avoid resonance peaks which could lead to fatigue damage to the propeller.

To avoid excessive propeller noise.

Because the engine does not run efficiently in that rpm range.

To avoid the possibility of detonation occurring in the engine.

Definition 4 of 30
A reduction gear is fitted:

Between the camshaft and the propeller.

Between the pushrods and the valves.

Between the crankshaft and propeller.

Between the connecting rod and the crankshaft.

Definition 5 of 30
Should over-priming cause a fire to start in the engine's carburettor during starting, what is the
best immediate action?

Evacuate the aircraft and make a "flash" call to the airport fire services.

Shut down the engine. The fire will extinguish itself.

Keep the engine turning on the starter motor and select "idle cut-off". The fire should be
drawn through the engine.

Select weak mixture on the mixture control and rapidly increase RPM.

Definition 6 of 30
If the vent pipe of an aircraft's fuel tank becomes blocked, it will cause:

The pressure in the tank to fall when fuel is used.

The pressure in the tank to rise when fuel is used.

The evaporation rate of the fuel to decrease as fuel is used from the tank.

The fuel pressure at the carburettor to rise.

Definition 7 of 30
The boost pressure of a turbo-charged engine is controlled by:

Adjusting the throttle position.

Varying the speed of the turbo-charger.

The A.B.C.

Changing engine R.P.M.

Definition 8 of 30
While using a rich mixture which of the following would be a correct statement?

The charge would burn slower.

All of the fuel would be used during combustion.

All of the oxygen would be used during combustion.

Cylinder head temperature increases while richening further.

Definition 9 of 30
Weakening the mixture below the best fuel/air ratio will cause the engine power to:

Decrease.

Increase initially, but decrease below take off power.

Increase.

Be unaffected by altitude increase.

Definition 10 of 30
When an engine is fitted with a fuel injection system:

It does not require priming.

A separate priming system must be fitted.

A separate priming system is not required.

Priming fuel originates from the excess supplied from the engine driven pump.

Definition 11 of 30
Valve lead occurs when:

The inlet valve opens before bottom dead centre.

The exhaust valve opens before the inlet valve.

The exhaust valve opens before top dead centre.

The inlet valve opens before top dead centre and the exhaust valve opens before bottom
dead centre.

Definition 12 of 30
Which of the following mixtures theoretically would produce the maximum RPM?

14:1 (air : fuel)

14:1 (fuel : air)

15:1 (fuel : air)

15:1 (air : fuel)

Definition 13 of 30
Combustion, in a four stroke engine, theoretically occurs at:

A constant pressure.

A constant temperature.

A constant volume.

A constant velocity.

Definition 14 of 30
Rated Altitude is:

The height at which the boost pressure ceases to be effective with a specific R.P.M. set.

A comparison between the boost pressure at sea level and that at a given altitude.

The maximum altitude at which Rated Boost can be maintained with a specific R.P.M. set.

The altitude at which the waste gate becomes fully shut.

Definition 15 of 30
An engine which is fitted with fuel injection:

Will never encounter hydraulicing.

Will not suffer from refrigeration icing.

Cannot be started by swinging the propeller.

Does not require priming.

Definition 16 of 30
An impulse starter is a device to assist in starting an engine which uses:

A leaf spring.

A coil spring to increase temporarily the speed of rotation of the magneto.

A special starting battery which provides a sudden impulse of electricity to the plugs.

An explosive inserted in a special tube.

Definition 17 of 30
With an increase in the rotational speed of a four stroke engine, the valve overlap:

Increases.

Decreases.

Remains constant.

Increases up to ground idle and thereafter decreases.

Definition 18 of 30
The inlet manifold pressure of a turbo-charged engine in an aircraft which is climbing will:

Increase to full throttle height and then fall.

Increase to critical height and then remain constant.

Remain constant to critical altitude and then fall.

Decrease to critical altitude and then remain constant.

Definition 19 of 30
Prior to starting a piston aero engine (in line inverted) and after ensuring that the ignition is "OFF",
which check may have to be carried out?

Check that the pilot's flying licence is still in-date.

No further checks are necessary.

Obtain start-up permission from the Tower.

Carry out a check for engine hydraulicing.

Definition 20 of 30
Immediately an engine has started up, what is the first instrument reading to be checked?

Oil pressure.

Battery volts.

Gyro erection.

Vacuum.

Definition 21 of 30
The Fuel Control Unit meters fuel to the discharge nozzles in proportion to:

The position of the throttle valve only.

The position of the mixture control lever only.

The positions of both the throttle lever and the mixture control lever.

The number of strokes applied to the priming pump.

Definition 22 of 30
Valve Overlap is:

The number of degrees of camshaft rotation during which the inlet and exhaust valves are
open at the same time.

The number of degrees of crankshaft movement during which the inlet and exhaust valves
are open at the same time.

The distance the piston travels while the inlet valve remains open after B.D.C.

The number of degrees of crankshaft rotation during which the inlet and exhaust valves are
open at the same time around B.D.C.

Definition 23 of 30
Tappet clearance is provided in a piston engine to:

Adjust the valve timing.

Allow for expansion of the valve gear as the engine warms up.

Allow for manufacturing tolerances.

Prevent valve bounce.

Definition 24 of 30
Which of the following statements would be correct for a double banked radial engine?

There will always be an odd number of cylinders.

Radial engines are generally liquid cooled.

The linear distance from TDC to BDC will accommodate two throws.

Radial engines cannot suffer from hydraulicing.

Definition 25 of 30
What is the correct way to shut down an engine?

Switch off both magnetos together.

Switch off the fuel booster pump.

Move the mixture control to ICO.

Feather the propeller when at idle RPM.

Definition 26 of 30
A rich mixture is supplied to the cylinders at take off and climb:

To give greater thermal efficiency.

To cool the charge temperature and prevent detonation.

To increase the volumetric efficiency.

To give excess power.

Definition 27 of 30
Excessive blue smoke from the exhaust of an engine that has been warmed up to normal
operating temperature may indicate that:

The mixture is too rich.

The oil pressure relief valve has stuck in the open position.

The piston rings are worn or stuck in their grooves.

The oil pressure is too low.

Definition 28 of 30
The discharge nozzle injects fuel:

Continuously into the inlet manifold as close to the inlet valve as possible.

Into the inlet manifold when the inlet valve opens.

Into the combustion chamber during the compression stroke.

Continuously into the combustion chamber during the induction stroke.

Definition 29 of 30
Valve overlap is incorporated in the valve timing of a piston engine to:

Improve volumetric efficiency.

Reduce wear on the big end bearings.

Increase the engines compression ratio.

Prevent a weak cut when the engine is accelerated rapidly.

Definition 30 of 30
During the compression stroke:

The temperature of the gases remains constant.

The volume of the gases increases.

The mass of the mixture decreases.

The mass of the mixture remains constant.