Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology

RECIP. ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM

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QUIZ

1. How many types of Exhaust system in reciprocating engine?

Short stack (open system)
Collector system

2. On which of the exhaust system that non-supercharged engine

generally used?
Short stack

3. What are the advantages of short stack?

its removal and installation is simple, just by hold down nuts and
clamps

4. What are the disadvantages of short stack?

no silencing capability.
as aircraft side-slipped, cold air could flow into these stacks and
warp (bend/twist) the exhaust valve.

5. What are the disadvantages of collector system?

raises the back pressure of the exhaust system, the gain in
horsepower from turbo-supercharging more than offsets the loss
in horsepower that results from increased back pressure.

6. How do you install exhaust system with spring loaded ball joints?
must be tightened in such way that it is loose enough for
expansion but tight enough to prevent leakage

7. What is the function of slip joint in radial engine exhaust

system?
alignment of exhaust components.
 expansion and contraction when engine is running thus eliminate
leakage.

8. Why the discharged end of the exhaust collector is cut tapered a

‘bayonet’?
to reduce noise of discharge exhaust gases
9. What is the purpose of mufflers?
to reduce noise of discharge exhaust gases from exhaust
collector

10. Why the muffler with the stainless steel shroud is referred as
the heat exchanger?
Because the heated air from the exchanger used for:
cabin heat
de-ice or anti-ice

11. How does the exhaust augmentor functions?

it uses the velocity of exhaust gases to produce venturi effect to
draw airflow over the engine

12. What is the purpose of augmentor vane in some exhaust

augmentor?
direct cooling air to the magnetos and the generator.

13. Reciprocating engine exhaust system that have sloppy weld

beads which protrude internally are unacceptable since they
cause_ local hot sports

14. What types of nuts are used to hold exhaust system to the
cylinder heads on reciprocating engines?
Brass or heat-resistant nuts

15. Excessive carbon deposit (coke) build-ups may cause the waste
gate valve to stick in the __closed____ position and causing
__overboost____ condition.

16. What three things that could be caused by exhaust failure?

EXHAUST FAILURES.

a. A primary reason for most exhaust system failures is

inadequate and infrequent inspections/checks and the lack of
routine and preventive maintenance between inspections.
Exhaust systems deteriorate for the following reasons:
 (1) Engine operating temperatures.

(2) Vibration which causes metal fatigue in areas of stress

concentration and wear at joints or connections.

(3) Engine backfiring and unburned fuel in the muffler.

17. You have just replaced a section of exhaust pipe and are now
going to run the engine and check for the leaks. What should
you look for?
Firewall seals

18. What type of material can you use to mark on exhaust systems?
Non-lead markers

19. What is the purpose of a slip joint in an exhaust collector ring?

it aids in alignment and absorbs expansion.

20. Cracks in reciprocating exhaust systems are most likely to form

at welded or clamped areas and at the flanges.