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7. Most reciprocating engines operate on the four stroke cycle which is a:- (L-2)
1) Constant pressure cycle
2) Constant volume cycle
3) Constant temperature cycle
4) Brayton cycle
(Ref. Jeppsen Power Plant , Page (1 – 34))
8. In the compression stroke of a diesel cycle engine , the fluid compressed is : (L-1)
1) fuel/air mixture 2) fuel vapour s only 3)air only 4) both 2) and 3) are correct
(Ref. Kroes and wild Power Plant, Page – 48)
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9. Piston engines are classified according to : (L-2)
1)arrangement of cylinders 2) media of cooling 3) no of strokes/cycle 4)all the above
(Ref. Kores and wild Power Plant, Page – 6)
13. In a piston engine, the reciprocating and rotary motions are conducted respectively by (L-1)
1) crank-shaft and cam-shaft 2) cam-shaft and magneto-shaft
3) piston and crank-shaft 4) crank-shaft and propeller-shaft
(Ref. FAA – 12A, Page – 11)
14. An engine having the bore equal to stroke is often called a (L-2)
1) typical engine 2) piston engine 3) similar engine 4) square engine
(Ref. Kores and wild Power Plant, Page – 42 & 50)
15. The value indicated by the scale in prony brake before the force is applied is (L-2)
1) neglected 2) Tare 3) added with actual force 4) both 2) and 3)
(Ref. Kores and wild Power Plant, Page – 51)
16. The distance between TDC and BDC inside the cylinder is called : (L-1)
1) throw 2) bore 3) stroke 4) length
(Ref. Jeppsen Power Plant, Page – (1-34))
18. The limit of travel to which the piston moves inside the cylinder away from crankshaft is called (L-2)
1) TDC 2) BDC 3) stroke 4) Bore
(Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page -42)
19. The ratio established between the total volume of space when the piston is at BDC and the volume when the
piston is at TDC is called as (L-)
1) volumetric efficiency 2) piston displacement
3) clearance volume 4) compression ratio
(Ref. FAA-12A, Page -31)
20. When defining PLANK for four stroke engine N stands for :
1) number of power strokes per minute or rpm/2
2) number of cylinder
3) no of power stroke
4) area of piston head
(Ref. FAA-12A, Page-33)
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1) Fuel/air mixture 2) Air/ fuel mixture
3) Ambient air 4) Both 1) & 2) are correct
(Ref. FAA-12A, Page-1)
23. The brake specific fuel consumption for reciprocating engine is the:
1) Fuel flow lbs / hr / Thrust lb)
2) Fuel consumed lbs /hr / B H P
3) Fuel flow lbs / hr / I H P
4) Fuel flow lbs / hr / T H P
(Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page-58 & 119)
24. The position which the piston has reached when it is at a minimum distance from the centerline of the crankshaft
is called:
1) B D C 2) T D C 3) Stroke 4) Bore
(Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page-42)
25. The stroke during which the piston is forced down as the result of combustion pressure is called:
1) Power stroke 2) Expansion stroke
3) Exhaust stroke 4) Both 1 & 2 are correct
(Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page-43)
26. In which stroke both exhaust & intake valve are closed:
1) Compression stroke 2) Intake stroke
3) Power stroke 4) Both 1 & 3
(Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page-44)
31. The expansion of hot gases takes place in the 4 stroke cycle engine during
1) compression stroke 2) exhaust stroke 3) intake stroke 4) power stroke
(Ref. Kroes and Wild, Page-43)
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32. In 4-stroke cycle petrol engine the pressure inside the cylinder during exhaust stroke is
1) above the atmospheric pressure 2) below the atmospheric pressure
3) at the atmospheric pressure 4) none
(Ref. FAA-12A, Page-30)
39. A condition that can occur in radial engines but is unlikely to occur in horizontally opposed engine is
1) zero valve clearance 2) valve overlap
3) hydraulic lock 4) none
(Ref. FAA-12A, Page-457 & Jeppsen Power Plant, Page – (2 -13))
41. The cylinder heads of radial engines are provided with fitting to accommodate rocker- box, inter cylinder drains
for
1) even pressure among cylinder head
2) even oil flow among cylinder head
3) adequate lubrication for all rocker boxes
4) all of the above
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 77
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43. If IO 250 BTC, IC 550 ABC, EO 550 BBC and EC150 ATC, then valve overlap is
1) 300 2) 250 3) 400 4) 450
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
45. If IO 200 BTC and IC 450 ABC, then duration of valve opening is
1) 2550 2) 2450 3) 1550 4) 1650
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 46
47. The ignition takes place due to heat produced in the engine cylinder at the end of compression in
1) petrol engine 2) diesel engine 3) steam engine 4) all
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 48
54. If an engine operates at 2000 rpm, the piston will move up and down in 1 minute :
1) 2000 times 2) 1000 times
3) 4000 times 4) 1500 times
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 42
55. During 7200 rotation of crank-shaft of a 4 stroke-engine, the intake and exhaust valves only open
1) once 2) twice 3) as required in the cycle 4) once and sometimes twice
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Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 44,45
57. The ratio of the power produced by an engine to the power theoretically available in the fuel is known as
1) Propulsive efficiency 2) Mechanical efficiency
3) Thermal efficiency 4) Volumetric efficiency
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 55
59. The opening or closing of the intake or exhaust valves after top center or bottom center is called:
1) Valve overlap 2) Valve lag
3) Valve lead 4) None
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
60. For which principal reasons the exhaust valve opens before B D C in power stroke?
1) More through scavenging of the cylinder
2) Better cooling of the engine
3) Both 1 & 2 are correct
4) Increasing power
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
61. The number of power strokes per minute in a 4) stroke engine is equal to the:
1) rpm /2 times the number of cylinders
2) rpm /4 times the number of cylinders
3) rpm/2 times the bores
4) rpm /2
Ref. FAA-12A, Page-33
62. The five events of a four stroke cycle engine in the order of their occurrence are:
1) Intake, ignition, compression, power exhaust
2) Intake, power, compression, ignition, exhaust
3) Intake, compression, ignition, power, exhaust
4) Intake, compression, power, exhaust, ignition
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 44
63. Using the following information, determine how many degree crankshaft will rotate with both
intake and exhaust valves seated:
I O 150 BTDC EO 700 BBDC IC 450 ABDC EC 100 ATDC
1) 290 degree 2) 245 degree 3) 373) degree 4) 25 degree
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
64. Which statement is correct regarding a four stroke cycle a/c engine?
1) The intake valve closes on the compression stroke
2) The exhaust valve opens on the exhaust stroke
3) The intake valve closes on the intake stroke
4) The exhaust valve closes on the exhaust stroke
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Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 43
65. If the exhaust valve of a four - stroke cycle engine is closed and the intake valve is just closing, the
piston is on the:
1) Intake stroke 2) Power stroke
3) Compression stroke 4) Exhaust stroke
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
66. When does the ignition event take place in a four-stroke cycle a/c reciprocating engine?
1) Before the piston reaches TDC on compression stroke
2) After the piston reaches TDC on power stroke
3) After the piston reaches TDC on compression stroke
4) Just after the piston reaches TDC on compression stroke
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
67. If the Intake valve closes 60 degree ABC on compression stroke then the valve lag is:
1) 240 degree 2) 120 degree 3) 60 degree 4) 135 degree
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
69. What will be the thermal efficiency of a piston engine that produces 150 BHP while burning 8 gallons of aviation
gasoline per hour?
1) 19.8% 2) 29.8%
3) 39.8% 4) 49.8%
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 54
70. In a valve timing diagram, the intake valve opens 15 degree BTC during exhaust stroke and closes 60 deg ABC
during compression stroke, then the total period the valve remains opened in a cycle is :
1) 230 deg 2)235 deg 3) 255 deg 4)260 deg
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 45
71. The burning of fuel/air mixture in the intake pipelines or, intake manifold is referred as
1) after firing 2) back firing 3) flow blow by 4) normal firing
Ref. FAA-12A, Page-445
74. If the fuel/air mixture burns inside a container and the hot gases directed through a jacket to inside of a cylinder to
actuate piston is called
1) an internal combustion engine 2) an overheating engine
3) an electrical combustion engine 4) an external combustion engine
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75. The ignition occurs before normal ignition which is not required for an engine is called
1) advance ignition 2) normal ignition 3) retard ignition 4) pre-ignition
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 57
77. During compression stroke, if the burning of fuel/air mixture completes before TDC and the engine crankshaft has
a tendency to rotate reverse is termed as :
1) kick back 2) blow-by
3) pulsation 4) combustion knock
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 121
78. The total piston displacement of an engine is the total volume displaced by all the pistons during:
1) Half of the revolution of the crankshaft
2) One revolution of the crankshaft
3) Two revolutions of the crankshaft
4) One & half revolution of the crankshaft
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 50
80. What will be the engine piston displacement of six-cylinder horizontal opposed engine that has a bore of 4 inches
& a stroke of 3 inches?
1) 540 cubic inches 2) 526 cubic inches
3) 326 cubic inches 4) 226 cubic inches
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 50
81. An average pressure inside the cylinders of an internal combustion engine during power stroke is called:
1) Mean effective pressure (MEP)
2) Indicated mean effective pressure (IMEP)
3) Brake mean effective pressure (BMEP)
4) Friction mean effective pressure (FMEP)
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-33
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1) An intake valve opens too early
2) An intake valve sticks in the open position
3) Both 1 & 2 are correct
4) Intake valve opens too late
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 44
85. The reading on a manifold absolute pressure gage at sea level when an engine is not running will be about:
1) 29.92 in Hg 2) 10 in Hg
3) 15 in Hg 4) 14. 69 in Hg
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 55
88. To prevent detonation and pre-ignition, operate the engine with the:
1) Proper fuel
2) Correct limits of MAP
3) Correct limits of cylinder head temperature
4) All of the above are correct
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 57
89. The combustion of the fuel/air mixture before the spark plug fires is called:
1) Detonation 2) Pre-ignition
3) Backfiring 4) After firing
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-445
90. The fuel/air mixture which the lowest brake specific fuel consumption is called:
1) Best power mixture 2) Lean best power mixtur
3) Best economy mixture 4) Rich best power mixture
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-112 & Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 120
92. The pressure in the cylinder just before the ignition is determined by:
1) Compression ratio 2) Manifold pressure
3) Both 1 & 2 are correct 4) Mean effective pressure
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-32
93. If an engine were operating at a manifold pressure of 15” Hg with a compression ratio of 7 : 1, the pressure at the
instant before ignition would be approximately:
1) 210” Hg 2) 105” Hg 3) 2992” Hg 4) 15” Hg
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-32
94. One of the reason for using engines with high compression ratio is to:
1) Obtain long range fuel economy
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2) Convert more heat energy into useful work
3) Both 1 & 2 are correct
4) Obtain more power out put
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-32
95. What will be the indicated horsepower for a six cylinder engines that has a bore of 5 inches, a stroke of 5 inches
and is turning at 2750 rpm with a measured IMEP of 125 PSI per cylinder?
1) 150 IHP 2) 155 IHP 3) 255 IHP 4) 355 IHP
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-33
96. What will be the brake specific fuel consumption if an engine burns 12) gallons per hour while producing 180
BHP?
1) 0.4 lb/hp/hr 2) 0.5lb hp/hr
3) 0.3 lb/hp/hr 4) 0.45 lb/hp/ hr
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-3 & Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 58
98. Most modern a/c reciprocating engines have a brake specific fuel consumption which should be lying between the:
1) 0.4 to 0.5 lb/hp/hr 2) 0.4 to 0.6 lb/hp/hr
3) 0.4 to 0.7 lb/hp/hr 4) 0.4 to 0.8 lb/hp/hr
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 58
99. When the engine at idling rpm , the MAP gauge may read:
1) 29.92 in Hg 2) Less than 29.92 in Hg
3) Greater than 29.92 in Hg 4) Both 1 & 2 are correct
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 55
102. The expansion of hot gases takes place in the 4) stroke cycle engine during
1) compression stroke 2) exhaust stroke 3) intake stroke 4) power stroke
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 43
103. The four stroke cycle, the minimum temperature inside the engine cylinder occurs at the
1) end of intake stroke 2) beginning of exhaust stroke
3) end of power stroke 4) beginning of intake stroke
104. During 7200 rotation of crank-shaft of a 4 stroke-engine, the intake and exhaust valves only open
1) once 2) twice 3) as required in the cycle 4) once and sometimes twice
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 33
105. The limit of travel to which the piston moves inside the cylinder away from crankshaft is called
1) TDC 2) BDC 3) stroke 4) Bore
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 42
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4) none
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 43
107.Theoretically, a four stroke cycle engine should develop power as compared to two stroke engine is
1) half 2) same 3) double 4) four times
109. Which of the following is a characteristic of a thrust bearing used in most radial engine
1) double row 2) tapered roller 3) deep groove 4) all
Ref. Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page – 16
110. The TBO time between overhauls) life of an aero engine varies with the operating condition of
1) engine temperature 2) length of engine operation at high power setting
3) maintenance received 4) all above are correct
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page - 3
114. Knuckle pins installed with a loose fit so that they can turn in the master rod flange holes and also turn in
articulated rod housings are called
1) rigid knuckle pins 2) semi floating knuckle pins
3) full floating knuckle pins 4) none of these
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page - 15
116. A process where by the nitrogen from anhydrous ammonia gas is forced to penetrate the surface of the steel by
exposing the barrel to ammonia for 40 hours or more at a barrel temperature at about of 975 degree F is called
1) chromium plating 2) carburising 3) cyaniding 4) nitriding
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page - 28
118. Two springs are used of different diameter, different frequencies and different pitch for valve operation to
1) damp out all spring-surge vibrations
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2) reduce the possibility of failure by breakage from heat and metal failure
3) both a and b are correct
4) none of these are correct
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page - 24
119. The advantage of using an extra long skirt cylinder in inverted engines and radial engines is to
1) shorten the length of connecting rod
2) reduce oil consumption
3) prevent hydraulic lock
4) all of these are correct
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page - 28
122. A very hard, heat resisting alloy applied at about 1/16” of it on the valve faces to resist wear is called
1) chromating 2) stellite 3) metal plating 4) case hardening
Ref. FAA – 12A, page – 20
123. The distance between the center line of the crankshaft journal and the crankpin is technically defined as
1) throw 2) play 3) dwell 4) stroke
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page – 11
124. The piston and crankshaft are coordinated with the help of a
1) piston pin 2) push rod
3) piston ring 4) connecting rod
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page - 12
125. 1The valve heads, position, spark plug and shape of the piston head affect the shape of
1) cylinder volume 2) swept volume 3) combustion chamber 4) none of these
130. The basic power developing parts of a typical gasoline engine are the:
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1) Cylinder, piston & crankshaft
2) Cylinder, connecting rod & crankshaft
3) Cylinder, connecting rod, piston & crankshaft
4) Only cylinder
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page – 05
131. The machined surface on which the cylinders are mounted is called:-
1) Crankcase pad 2) Cylinder pads
3) Both 1) & 2) are correct 4) Accessories mounting pads
Ref. FAA – 12A, Page - 08
133. A mechanism for transmitting the force of the cam to the valve pushrod is called:-
1) Cam 2) Valve lifter 3) Pushrod 4) Rocker arm
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 32
139. One of the problems associated with nitrided cylinder barrel is:-
1) Corrosion 2) Strength 3) Friction 4) All of the above are correct
Ref. Jepssen Power plant, page – (1-19)
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141. Articulated rods are attached to the master rod by:-
1) Wrist pin 2) Gudgeon pin 3) Knuckle pin 4) Both 1 & 2 are correct
Ref. FAA – 12A, page – 13
142. In a ‘V’ type engine the angle between the cylinders bank is available at :-
1) 90 degree 2) 60 degree
3) 45 degree 4) 90 degree, 60 degree or 45 degree
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 03
146. A chamber meant for collecting of carbon deposits, sludge and other foreign materials is called:-
1) Collector 2) Sump
3) Sediment point 4) Sludge chamber
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 17
149. The type of connecting rod used in ‘V’ type engine is generally of a:-
1) Plain type
2) Master type
3) Master and articulating rods type
4) Fork and blade type
Ref. FAA – 12A, page – 15
151. Piston pins are fitted into the pistons and the connecting rod small end with a clearance generally less than:-
1) 0.002” 2) 0.001” 3) 0.003” 4) 0.004”
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 28
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152. Exhaust pipes are usually sealed by:-
1) Synthetic rubber - gasket
2) Metal or metal and asbestos gasket
3) Paper gasket
4) Both 1 & 2 are correct
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 29
154. The circlet, spring rings and aluminium plugs are used in piston pin ends to prevent contact between
1) the piston pin and piston pin boss
2) the piston pin and piston
3) the piston pin and the cylinder walls
4) none of the above
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 27
159. A/c engines are equipped with propeller shaft which may be :
1) taper type 2) flange type 3) spline type 4) either 1 , 2 or 3
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 20
162. Flange type propeller shafts are used with many modern opposed engines with power ratings up to
1) 400 hp 2) 250 hp 3) 450 hp 4) 350 hp
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 21
163. The maximum compression ratio that can be employed for each grade of fuel beyond which detonation pressure
is called as
1) lean best mixture ratio 2) rich mixture ratio
3) ideal compression ratio 4) highest useful compression ratio
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Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 58
164. The primary concern in establishing the firing order for an opposed engine is to
1) provide for balance
2) keep power impulses as close as possible to obtain greatest mechanical efficiency
3) eliminate vibration
4) both 1 and 3 are correct
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 46 & FAA – 12A, page - 19
166.The valve guides and valve seats are provided inside the cylinder head for working of
1)valve stem and valve face respectively 2) valve neck and valve stem
3) valve head and valve face 4) valve stem and valve head
Ref. Jepssen Power Plant, Page (1-22,23)
168. A bearing designed especially for thrust loads is made with exceptionally deep grooved for the races is
1) Straight roller 2) Tapered roller 3) Ball 4) None
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 16
172. Bearings which are generally pre-lubricated and sealed are used in
1) Nose section 2) accessory 3) supercharger section 4) all
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 17
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176. Mark correct statements
1) take – off power >maxm continuous power
2) take – off power = maxm continuous power
3) take – off power < maxm continuous power
4) none
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 53
177. If swept volume of cylinder is 60 cc and clearance volume is 20 cc ; then compression ratio is
1) 3:1 2) 1:3 3) 4:1 4) 1:4
Ref. FAA – 12A, page – 31
183. How many throws are there in six – cylinder opposed engine
1) 3 2) 6 3) 4 4) 12
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 20
185. The horse power developed in the cylinders of a reciprocating engine is known as
1) shaft horsepower 2) indicated horsepower
3) brake horsepower 4) friction horsepower
Ref. FAA – 12A, page – 33
187. In which stroke or strokes, both valves on 4-stroke engine is/are open
1) exhaust 2) intake 3) power & intake 4) exhaust & intake
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Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 44
190. In 2-stroke engine, check valve controls the flow of air fuel mixture
1) admitting into the crankcase 2) admitting into the cylinder 3) both 1 & 2 4) none
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 47
192. For constant brake horse power, if RPM of an engine increases; then torque will
1) increase 2) decrease 3) remains same 4) none
Ref. FAA-12A,Page-35
200. Which part of valve acts as a pilot to keep the valve head properly aligned
1) valve tip 2) valve stem 3) valve neck 4) valve groove
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Ref. FAA – 12A, page – 20
201. In planetary gear reduction system used for propeller, the gear ratio depends upon
1) no of teeth on ring gear 2) no of teeth on sun gear 3) both 1 & 2 4) none
Ref. Jepssen power Plant, page – (1-30)
206. The cylinder in which the length of stroke is equal to the bore diameter is called :
1) Plain cylinder 2) square cylinder 3) choke bore cylinder 4) cam ground cylinder
Ref. Kroes & wild power plant,page-42
209. By using filled exhaust valve , the operating temperature of the valve may be reduced as much as :
1) 100 0 F to 200 0 F 2) 3000 F to 4000 F 3) 5000 F to 6000 F 4) 7000 F to 8000 F
Ref FAA-12A,page-20
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4) Stroke is equal to bore
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 28
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3) to control and regulate the quantity of lubricating oil on the cylinder wall
4) all the above are correct
Ref FAA-12A,page-16
225. The link which transmits forces between the piston and the crankshaft is called :
1) camshaft 2) connecting rod 3) push rod 4) rocker arm
Ref FAA-12A,page-12
229. The portion of the engine in which the power is developed is called :
1) crankcase 2) crankshaft 3) cylinder 4) piston
Ref FAA-12A,page-17
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4) Both 2 and 3 are correct
Ref FAA-12A,page-31
233. Stroke is :
1) The distance travelled by the piston inside the cylinder barrel from TDC to BDC
2) As in 1 and one stroke is equal to 1800 of crankshaft rotation
3) As in 2 and one stroke is equal to 900 of crankshaft rotation
4) The internal diameter of a cylinder barrel
Ref FAA-12A,page-28
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242. Ignition occurs at 280 before TDC on a certain four stroke cycle engine and the intake valve at 150 before TDC How many
degrees the crankshaft will travel after ignition does the intake valve open ?
1) 707 0 2) 3730 3) 3470 4) 273 0
Ref Kroes & Wild Power Plant, Page - 45
244. Blue smoke being emitted from the engine breather indicates :
1) valve blow-by 2) piston blow- by 3) worn piston rings 4) both 2 and 3 are correct
Ref Kroes & Wild power plant,page-26
250. Rocker arm is mounted on the cylinder head which transmits the forces :
1) from the valve tip to the push rod to open the valve
2) from the push rod to the valve tip to open the valve
3) from the push rod to the valve tip to close the valve
4) as in 1 and valve closes the passage due to the spring tension when the force is removed by rocker arm
Ref FAA-12A,page-24
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4) both 2) and 3) are correct
Ref FAA-12A,page-24
258. How many degree the crankshaft will rotate in one four stroke cycle, when both intake and exhaust valves are closed; if i
valve closes 450 after BDC in compression stroke and exhaust valve opens 700 before BDC in power stroke ?
1) 6100 2) 2900 3) 2450 4) 250
Ref. Kroes & wild Power Plant, page – 44 & 45
259. Where is the no. 1 cylinder on a six cylinder Lycoming engine (Page no. 17, Dale crane)
1) First cylinder on right side
2) First cylinder on left side
3) last cylinder on left side
4) last cylinder on right side
260. Which of the following do not affect volumetric efficiency (Page no.55, Kroes wild)
1) high carburetor air temperature
2) sharp rise in induction system
3) full throttle operation
4) improper valve timing
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261. The cylinder heads of radial engines are provided with fitting to accommodate rocker-box, inter cylinder drains
for (Page no.36, Kroes Wild)
1) even pressure among cylinder head
2) even oil flow among cylinder head
3) adequate lubrication for all rocker boxes
4) all of the above
262. Where is the piston located when the intake valves opens? (Pg – 1-35, Jeppesen Powerplant)
1). Before the piston reaches the top of the exhaust stroke
2). Before the piston reaches the bottom of the intake stroke
3). Before the piston reaches the top of the compression stroke
4). Before the piston reaches the bottom of the power stroke
263. The time valves are off their seat is called (Page no.46, Kroes wild)
1) opening time 2) duration 3) Induction 4) none
264. The wedge shape pistons rings are fitted to obtain : (Page no.27, Kroes wild)
1) sliding action 2)self cleaning action 3)both 1) and 2) are correct 4)none
265. In radial engine, the valve actuating device is : (Page no.32, Kroes wild)
1) can shaft 2) cam plate or cam ring 3) cam box 4) any
266. Using the following information, determine how many degree crankshaft will rotate with both intake a exhaust
valves seated: (Page 46, Kroes wild)
I O 150 BTDC EO 700 BBDC IC 450 ABDC EC 100 ATDC
1) 290 degree 2) 245 degree
3) 373) degree 4) 25 degree
267. Which statement is correct regarding a four stroke cycle a/c engine? (Page – 45, Kroes wild)
1) The intake valve closes on the compression stroke
2) The exhaust valve opens on the exhaust stroke
3) The intake valve closes on the intake stroke
4) The exhaust valve closes on the exhaust stroke
268 If the exhaust valve of a four - stroke cycle engine is closed and the intake valve is just closing, the piston is on
the: (Page – 43, Kroes wild)
1) Intake stroke 2) Power stroke
3) Compression stroke 4) Exhaust stroke
269. When does the ignition event take place in a four-stroke cycle a/c reciprocating engine? (Page – 43, Kroes wild)
1) Before the piston reaches TDC on compression stroke
2) After the piston reaches TDC on power stroke
3) After the piston reaches TDC on compression stroke
4) Just after the piston reaches TDC on compression stroke
270. If the Intake valve closes 60 degree ABC on compression stroke then the valve lag is: (Page – 45, Kroes wild)
1) 240 degree 2) 120 degree 3) 60 degree 4) 135 degree
271. What will be the thermal efficiency of a piston engine that produces 150 BHP while burning 8 gallons of
aviation gasoline per hour? (Page 54, Kroes wild)
1) 19.8% 2) 29.8%
3) 39.8% 4) 49.8%
272. In a valve timing diagram, the intake valve opens 150 BTC during exhaust stroke and closes 600 ABC during
compression stroke, then the total period the valve remains opened in a cycle is (Page – 45, Kroes wild)
a 2300 b 2350
c 255 0
d 2600
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273. How much aviation gasoline will an engine burn if it produces 180 brake horsepower and has a brake specific
fuel consumption of 0.47? (Pg -1-48, Jeppesen powerplant)
1) 84.6 gallons per hour
2) 14.1 gallons per hour
3) 14.1 pounds per hour
4) 42.3 pounds per hour
274. The total piston displacement of an engine is the total volume displaced by all the pistons during: (Page -50,
Kroes wild)
1) Half of the revolution of the crankshaft
2) One revolution of the crankshaft
3) Two revolutions of the crankshaft
4) One & half revolution of the crankshaft
275. What will be the engine piston displacement of six-cylinder horizontal opposed engine that has a bore of 4)
inches & a stroke of 3) inches? (Page -50, Kroes wild)
1) 540 cubic inches 2) 526 cubic inches
3) 326 cubic inches 4) 226 cubic inches
276. What will be the brake specific fuel consumption if an engine burns 12) gallons per hour while producing 180
BHP? (Page 58, FAA – 12 A)
1) 04) lb/hp/hr 2) 05lb hp/hr
3) 03) lb/hp/hr 4) 045 lb/hp/ hr
277. What type of crankshaft is used by a six cylinder horizontally inline engine? (Page – 18, Dale warne)
1) 45 degree 2) 60 degree 3) 120 degree 4) 180 degree
278. What is the purpose of a quill shaft in some of the modern engine crankshafts? (Pg – 30, Dale crane)
1) It increases the torsional strength of the crankshaft
2) It absorbs some of the torsional vibrations that are transmitted into the crankshaft
3) It aid in dynamically balancing the crankshaft
4) It is a special extension shaft used to drive some of the accessories
279. Which of the following is a characteristic of a thrust bearing used in most radial engine (Page 16, Kroes wild)
1) double row
2) tapered roller
3) deep groove
4) all
280. The TBO (time between overhauls) life of an aero engine varies with the operating condition of (Page 3, FAA –
12A)
1) engine temperature
2) length of engine operation at high power setting
3) maintenance received
4) all above are correct
281. The number of cylinders composing in one row of a radial engine may be (Page 5, FAA – 12A)
1) five
2) seven
3) nine
4) either three, five, seven or nine
282. A single row radial engine uses a crankshaft of (Page 19, Kroes wild)
1) single throw 2) double throw
3) throw 4) 6 throw
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1) An exhaust gas driven turbine
2) A hydraulic motor driven by engine oil pressure
3) Exhaust gases impinging on the compressor scroll
4) It is gear driven from an accessory drive of the engine
284. The external threads of a spark-plug is accommodated in the cylinder head by (Page – 18, FAA – 12A)
1) the threads designed to do so
2) the hellicoil insert which forms internal threads in adopter holes
3) a female plug fitted towards inside of the cylinder head
4) the push-fit inside the cylinder head
286. Using a cam-ground piston in a reciprocating engine helps in design to :- (Page - 24, Kroes wild)
1) Reduce piston slap
2) Reduce piston cocking in the cylinder
3) Provide proper piston - cylinder wall fit
4) All above are correct
287. Piston pins are fitted into the pistons and the connecting rod small end with a clearance generally less than:-
Page - 28, Kroes wild)
1) 0002” 2) 0001”
3) 0003” 4) 0004”
288. The type of piston ring joints are : (Page - 26, Kroes wild)
1) butt joint and step joint 2) only angle joint
3) butt, step and angle joint 4) none of the above
289. The primary concern in establishing the firing order for an opposed engine is to (Page - 46, Kroes wild)
1) provide for balance
2) keep power impulses as close as possible to obtain greatest mechanical efficiency
3) eliminate vibration
4) both a and c
290. What is the brake horsepower developed by a four cylinder engine with a four inch bore, a four inch stroke, a
BMEP of 125 psi and turning at 2300 RPM? (Pg 1- 41, Jeppesen powerplant)
1). 146 horsepower
2). 723 horsepower
3). 73 horsepower
4). 876 horsepower
291. The valve guides and valve seats are provided inside the cylinder head for working of (Page 31, Kroes wild)
1) valve stem and valve face respectively 2) valve neck and valve stem
3) valve head and valve face 4) valve stem and valve head
292 Main journal of crankshaft is surface – hardened by nitriding to the depth of (Page -17, Kroes wild)
1) 0015” to 0025” 2) 0005” to 0007” 3) 0025” to 0030” 4) none
293 How many throws are there in six – cylinder opposed engine (Page -20, Kroes wild)
1) 3 2) 6 3) 4) 4) 12
294 Increasing the compression ratio of an engine causes a (Page 58, Kroes wild)
1) lower specific fuel consumption 2) as in 1) & greater thermal efficiency
3) higher specific fuel consumption 4) as in 3) & low thermal efficiency
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295 Which type of piston ring joint is generally used (Page 26, Kroes wild)
1) butt 2) angle 3) step 4) both 2) & 3
296 Speed of cam ring depends upon (Page 35, Kroes wild)
1) no of lobes 2) no of cylinder
3) both 1) & 2) 4) as in 1) and it is used for radial engine
299 Opposed engines can be mounted with the cylinders (Page -4, Kroes wild)
1) in vertical position 2) in horizontal position
3) either in vertical or horizontal position 4) all are correct
300 Speed of the cam plate having two cam lobes is (Pg 1-28, Jeppesen powerplant)
1). 1/3 of the crankshaft speed
2) ¼ of the crankshaft speed
3) ½ of the crankshaft speed
4) same as the crankshaft speed
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3) As in 1) and higher the thermal efficiency higher is the specific fuel consumption
4) None of the above
Ref FAA-12A,page-37)
307. Intake port of the cylinder is identified by : (Page 29, Krores wild)
1) presence of cooling fins around intake port 2) absence of cooling fins around intake port
3) absence of cooling fins around both intake and exhaust ports 4) all above are wrong
Ref A/c power plant,page-29)
308 Which of the following is a characteristic of a thrust bearing used in most radial pressure? (Pg – 1-12,
Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). Tapered roller 2). Double row ball 3) Deep groove ball
309 The operating temperature value clearance of a radial engine as compared to cold value clearance is (Pg – 1-
28, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). greater 2). less 3). the same
310. Master rod bearings are generally of what type? (Pg – 1-13, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). plain 2) roller 3). ball
311 Which tool is generally used to measure the crankshaft rotation in degrees?
1). Dial indicator 2). Timing disk 3). prop. Protactor 4). DT1
312 If an engine with a stroke of 6” is operated at 2000 rpm, the piston movement within the cylinder will be(Pg –
1-37, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). at maximum velocity around TDC
2). at maximum velocity around BDC
3). constant during entire 3600 of crankshaft travel
4). at maximum velocity 900 after TDC
313 Chrome plated cylinder barrels are identified by (Pg – 1-19, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). band of orange paint around the cylinder base
2). letter C on the cylinder base
3). band of blue paint around the cooling fins
4). band of blue paint around the cylinder base
314 On which part of the cylinder walls of a normally operated engine will the greatest amount of wear occur? (Pg
– 1-19, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). Near the center of the cylinder where piston velocity is greatest
2). near the top of the cylinder
3). wear is normally evenly distributed
315 Valve overlap is defined as the number of degrees of crankshaft travel (Pg – 1-36, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). during which both valves are off their seats
2). between the closing of IV and opening of EV
3). between the opening of IV and closing of EV
4). during which both valves are on their seats
316 If the hot clearance is used to set the valves when the engine is cold, what will occur during operation of the
engine? (Pg – 1-29, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). the values will open early and close early
2). the values will open late and close early
3). the values will open early and close late
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317 The arrangement of engine where cylinders are arranged around the periphery of the crankcase is known as
(Pg 1-2, Jeppessen powerplant)
1). radial engine 2). Inline engine
3). opposed engine 4). fan-type engine
318 A hissing sound from the exhaust stacks when the propeller is being pulled through manually indicates (Pg –
1-16, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). a cracked exhaust stack
2). exhaust valve blowby
3). backfiring
4). worn piston wings
319 In GTS10 – 520- F engine, the letter F indicates that (Pg – 1-32, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). engine is fitted with fuel injector
2). engine is an F model
3). F – type crankshaft is fitted in engine
4). None of the above
320 Where is the number -1 cylinder on a 14-cylinder radial engine? (Pg 1-21, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). bottom cylinder in rear row
2). top cylinder in front row
3). bottom cylinder in front row
4). top cylinder in rear row
322. The valve guides are installed (Pg -31, Kroes wild)
1). by heating guide and chilled the cylinder head
2). by heating the cylinder head
3). by screwed the guide in the cylinder head
323. The minimum pressure is developed within the cylinder(pg – 53, Kroes wild)
1). At the starting of intake stroke
2). At the end of exhaust stroke
3). At the end of intake stroke
4). At the starting of exhaust stroke
325. How many lobes are there in the camkshaft of six-cylinder opposed engine (pg – 33, Kroes wild)
1). nine
2). twelve
3). six
4). four
326. Ability of engine to operate for long periods of time between overhaul is called (pg – 4, FAA-12A)
1). reliability
2). durability
3). flexibility
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4). compactness
327. The firing order of 6 – cylinder opposed engine is (pg – 46, Kroes wild)
1). 1-3-2-4-5-6
2). 1-4-5-2-3-6
3). 1-5-3-2-4-6
4). 1-4-3-6-4-2
328. In GT10-320-C engine, the letter G indicates (Pg 1-32, Jeppesen powerplant)
1). geared nose section
2). ground adjustable propeller
3). gear –type pump
329. Ability of engine to consistently do, what the manufacturer say, it will is called (Page 11, Dale crane)
1). Reliability
2). Durability
3). Flexibility
4). Compactness
330. Excessive valve clearance in otto cycle engine (Pg 1 -29, Jeppessen Powerplant)
1). increases v/v overlap
2). decreases v/v overlap
3). has no effect on v/v overlap
4). increases v/v service a/c
332. The engine which carries its oil in a sump which is an integral part of the engine is called (Pg 16, Dale crane)
1). wet sump engine
2). dry sump engine
3). x –type engine
4). fan type engine
333. Which is the heaviest single part of an otto cycle engine (Pg – 27, Dale crane)
1). camshaft 2). crankshaft 3). crankcase 4). cylinder
334. How many degrees apart are the throws of the crankshaft of a six cylinder horizontally opposed aircraft
engine? (Pg – 28, Dale crane)
1). Ninety degree 2). sixty degree
3). forty five degree 4). one hundred and twenty degree
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338. In an engine cycle, heat energy is released at a point in cycle where, pressure of combustible mixture is
(12A/CH-1/P-I)
1) less than atmosphere pressure
2) more than atmosphere pressure
3) equal to atmosphere pressure
4) doesn’t depends on pressure
339. Means of compressing the working fluid in Basic Reciprocating engine is (12A/CH-1/P-I)
1) compression due to combustion
2) turbine driven compressor
3) reciprocating action of pistons
4) none
348. The basic parameter for describing the fuel economy of a/c engines is : (12A/CH-1/P-3)
1)
2) average fuel consumption
3) Specific fuel consumption
4) Mean fuel consumption
5) Total fuel consumption
349. At high velocity which of the following engine is less efficient (12A/CH-1/P-3)
1)
2) reciprocating engine
3) Jet engine
4) Ram jet
5) Recket
350. When economy is required at low speed which of the following engines are used : (12A/CH-1/P-4)
1)
2) jet engine
3) Reciprocating engine
4) Turbo prop engines
5) rockets
351 For a/c whose crusing speed will not exceed 250 mph. which the following engine should be used
(12A/CH-1/P-4)
1)
2) 1)ram jet
3) Pulse jet
4) Piston engine
5) Rocket
352. In air cooled engines heat is transferred from the cylinder to air by (12A/CH-1/P-4)
1) conduction
2) convection
3) radiation
4) none
354. The horizontally opposed engines have ----- weight to horse power ratio (12A/CH-1/P-5)
1)
2) high
3) Average
4) Low
5) As in (2) & depends on no of cylinder
355. The no. of cylinders in one row of radial engines is always in (12A/CH-1/P-5)
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1)
2) even numbers
3) odd numbers
4) depends on power required
5) depends on fuel efficiency
363. The position of the cranks on the crankshaft in relation to the other cranks of the some shaft is
expressed in (12A/CH-1/P-12)
1)
2) centimeters
3) Inches
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4) Millimeters
5) Degrees
366. When checking the crankshaft for static balance it should be placed on (12A/CH-1/P-12)
1)
2) blade edge
3) needle point
4) pin point
5) all of the above
367. Piston is usually drilled at the oil control ring groove (12A/CH-1/P-15)
1) for cooling of piston
2) to allow driping out of surplus oil in to the crankcase
3) to reduce the weight of piston
4) as in (1) for allowing partial leakage.
376. The valves in the cylinders of an a/c engines are subjected to (12A/CH-1/P-20)
1) high temperature
2) Corrosion
3) Operating stresses
4) All of the above
377. The is a part that forms the junction between head and the stem of the valve (Fill in
the blank) (12A/CH-1/P-20)
1) tip
2) stem
3) neck
4) head
378. The machined groove on the stem near the tip receives (12A/CH-1/P-20)
1)
2) split ring stem keys
3) Solid ring stem keys
4) Double ring stem keys
5) All are correct
380. For the proper operation of reciprocating engines, each valve (12A/CH-1/P-21)
1)
2) must open at the proper time
3) must stay open for required length of time
4) must close at the proper time
5) all the above
383. The portion of lobes that gently starts the valve operating mechanism(12A/CH-1/P-21)
1)
2) track
3) Map
4) Path
5) Ramp
384. In a single row radial engine, cam ring is usually located between (12A/CH-1/P-22)
1) reduction gear section & punch section
2) Nose section and power section
3) Reduction gear section & front of power section
4) Reduction gear section & aft of power section
385. In double row radial engine the second cam ring is usually installed between (12A/CH-1/P-22)
1) Propeller reduction gear & front of power section
2) Power section & accessory section
3) Power section & blower section
4) Rear end of power section & front of supercharger section
386. The cam ring is mounted --- with the crankshaft (12A/CH-1/P-22)
1)
2) concentrically
3) Accentrically
4) Either (1) or (2)
5) None
389. The camshaft always rotates at ----- the crankshaft speed (12A/CH-1/P-23)
1)
2) twice
3) One & one half times
4) Equal
5) One-half times
390. The force of the tappets is transformed to rocker arm through (12A/CH-1/P-23)
1)
2) push pull rod
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3) Cam shaft
4) Push rod
394. Advantage of hydraulic valve lifter over screw adjustment type valve lifter (12A/CH-1/P-24)
1)
2) requires less maintenance
3) Are better lubricated
4) Operates more quietly
5) All the above
396. Smaller bearings used to support various shafts in accessory section (12A/CH-1/P-25)
1)
2) bumishing
3) Bushing
4) Beadring
5) As in (2) made of steel
405. Which of the following bearing offers least friction (A/C P.P/CH-2/P-16)
1)
2) Roller bearing
3) Ball bearing
4) Plain bearing
5) All the above
408. Blow by is evidenced by the emission of oil vapor & blue smoke from the engine (A/C P.P/CH-
2/P-26)
1)
2) crank case
3) Manitold
4) Carburetor
5) Breather
409. Excessive emission of blue smoke from the exhaust or from the breather indicates that repair
should be made to (A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26)
1)
2) piston
3) Cylinder barrel
4) Rings
5) Cylinder head
410. The greatest wear in a reciprocating engine usually occurs between (A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26)
1) barrel & piston
2) Barrel & rings
3) Crankshaft & main bearing
4) As in (3) also on crankshaft
412. Maintaining a thin film of oil on cylinder wall is function of (A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26)
1)
2) compression ring
3) Oil control ring
4) Oil wiper ring
5) Oil scraper ring
413. Drawing excess oil back in to the crankcase is function of (A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26)
1)
2) compression ring
3) Oil ring
4) Oil control ring
5) Oil scraper ring
414. Oil scrapper ring is installed in the grooves located [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26]
1) immediately below the piston head
2) above the piston pin bass
3) below the piston pin boss
4) all the above
415. If too much oil enters the combustion chamber [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26]
1) it will lubricated the rings properly
2) it will reduce friction to a good extent
3) it will provide better cooling
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4) it will burn the oil to form carbon deposits
416. The carbon deposit formed due to burning of excess oil in combustion chamber may lead to [A/C
P.P/CH-2/P-26]
1) spark plug fouling
2) detonation
3) pre-ignition
4) all of the above
417. Piston rings usually have the following cross sections [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-26]
1)
2) ventilator, wiper & uniflow effect
3) ventilated, scraper & uniflow effect
4) ventilated, wiper & uniflow effect
5) all the above
418. Full floating piston pins must be fitted with [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-27]
1) steel plugs
2) aluminum plugs
3) nickel plugs
4) as in (2) or non ferrous plugs
422. A cylinder barrel with diameter towards the head lesser as compared to di1) toward the skirt is
known as [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-28]
1) choked cylinder
2) choke bored cylinder
3) deep bored cylinder
4) none
426. The Intake pipes are usually provided with washer and exhaust pipes are usually
provided with washer [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-29]
1)
2) steel, asbestoses
3) asbestoses, steel
4) synthetic rubber, nylon
5) synthetic rubber, asbestoses
428. Valves of reciprocating engine are some times termed as poppet valve because [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-
30]
1)
2) due to its shape
3) due to its curvature
4) due to its operating action
5) none
429. the stem of same redial engine valve have a narrow groove below the lock-ring groove for
installation of [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-30]
1) safety circlets
2) spring rings
3) both (1) & (2)
4) as (3) prevents valve loose falling into crankeas
431. Intake valves of low power engines usually have [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-31]
1) flat head
2) tulip head
3) semi-tulip head
4) mushroom head
433. A device for actuating the valve lifting mechanism [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-32]
1)
2) pin
3) crank pin
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4) piston pin
5) none
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434. The hydraulic valve unit assembly consists of [A/C P.P/CH-2/P-33]
1) cylinder, plunger spring, ball check valve
2) as in (1) & plunger, piston, oil outlelt
3) as in (2) & oil inlet tube
4) as in (1) & plunger and oil inlet tube
436. To adjust the clearance between rocker arm & valve tip a clearance-adjusting screw is provided on
[A/C P.P/CH-2/P-35]
1) cam shaft
2) tapper
3) puch rod
4) rocker arm
438. Which statement is true regarding bearings used in high-powered reciprocating aircraft engines:
1) the outer race of a single-row, self-aligning ball bearing will always have a radius equal to the radius
of the balls.
2) there is less rolling friction when ball bearings are used than when roller bearings are
employed
3) crankshaft bearings are generally of ball type due to their ability to withstand extreme loads without
overheating
439. Which propeller reduction gear ratio with cause the highest propeller RPM? (Assume the same
engine RPM in each case)
1) 16:7 2) 20:9 3) 3:2
Jeppesen Powerplant Study Guide, P-1-1
441. Grinding the valves of a reciprocating engine to a feather edge is likely to result in:
1) normal operation and long life 2) excessive valve clearance
3) preignition and burned valves
442. (i) cast iron piston rings may be used in chrome plated cylinders
(ii) chrome plated rings may be used in plain steel cylinders
Regarding the above statement
(a) only no. 1 is true (b) neither no. 1 nor 2 no 2 is true
(c) both no. 1 and no. 2 are true
Jeppesen Powerplant Study Guide, P-1-15
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443. Before attempting to start a radial engine that has been shutdown for more than 30 minutes:
1) turn the propeller by hand three of four revolutions in the opposite direction of normal rotation to
check for liquid lock
2) turn the ignition switch on before energizing the starter
3) turn the propeller by hand three to four revolutions in the normal direction of rotation to
check for liquid lock
444. An increase in manifold pressure with a constant RPM will cause the bearing load in an engine to:
1) decrease 2) remain relatively constant 3) increase
446. In a valve timing diagram, the intake valve opens 15 degree BTC during exhaust stroke and closes
60 deg ABC during compression stroke, then the total period the valve remains opened in a cycle is :
1) 230 deg 2)235 deg 3) 255 deg 4)260 deg
Powerplant, P-44
449. Find the thermal efficiency of particular engine. Which delivering power 100 bhp for the pierod of
2 hrs. and during that time consumption fuel is 10 galloon. The heat value of fuel is 20,000 Btu (1
galloon=6 lb)
1) 21.2% 2) 10.6% 3) 86% 4) 83.05%
450. An engine producing 90 hp burn about 50 lb/hr. of gasoline. The heat value of 10 lb/hr. gasoline is
2000 Btu. Find the power of engine.
1) 47.15 hp 2) 235.75 hp 3) 175.25 kw 4) (b) & (c)
K & W, P-54
451. An engine bore is 9 inch and stroke is equal to 6 inch. It is running at the speed of 3000 rpm and
producing 1000 bhp and completed 28 no. of cycles. Find its break mean effective pressure:
1) 86.5 lbs/in2 2) 86.5 lbs/ft2 3) 7.21 lbs/in2 4) 7.21 lbs/ft2
FAA-12A, -36
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FAA-12A, -35
453. Find the approximate piston displacement of the 14 cylinder engine having a cylinder with 4 inch
di1) 5 inch stroke:
1) 87.92 2) 879.2 3) 62.8 4) none
FAA-12A, -31
455. if speed of the blade tip is approaches to sound speed. The efficiency of the propeller will be:
1) max. 2) reduces slowly 3) reduces rapidly 4) no effect
FAA-12A, -36
458. For constant brake horse power, if RPM of an engine increases; then torque will
1) increase 2) decrease 3) remains same 4) none
Powerplant, P-51
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(ref. A/C power plant, page-53)
467 If the craburettor air temperature increases, the volumetric efficiency of the engine will :
1). Increase 2) remain same 3) decrease 4) both 2 & 3 are correct
(ref. A/C power plant, page-55)
470 In the planetary gear arrangement , sun gear on the crankshaft, bell gear stationary, if the crankshaft rotates
anticlockwise , propeller shaft will rotate :
1). Clockwise 2). Anticlockwise 3). Opposite direction 4). Both 1 and 3 are correct
(ref. FAA 12A, page-26)
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1). Eighteen 2). Sixteen 3). Twelve 4). Ten
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 13)
477. The firing order of a particular four cylinder opposed engine may be:
1). 1-3-234 2). 1-4-2-3 3). Either 1 or 2 4). As in 3 & 1-2-3-4
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 19)
479. The fuel air mixture enters in the cylinder through the:
1). Intake port 2). Exhaust port
3). Carburetor 4). Manifold
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 20)
480. The burned gases are expelled from the cylinder through the:
1). Manifold 2). Intake port
3). Exhaust port 4). None of the above
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 20)
481. The satellite is welded to the exhaust valve face to a thickness of:
1). 1/6 inch 2). 1/16 inch 3). 3/16 inch 4). 1/8 inch
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 21)
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1). Radial engine 2). Opposed engine
3). Both 1 & 2 4). Inline & V-type engine
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 26)
487. When the engine valve is closed, the face of the tappet body:
1). Is on the top of the cam 2). Is on the back of the cam
3). Touches the push rod 4). Both 2 & 3 are correct
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 23)
488. Flange type propeller shafts are used with many modern opposed engines with power ratings upto:
1). 250 HP 2). 350 HP 3). 450 HP 4). None
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 21)
489. Aircraft engine may be equipped with the type of propeller shaft is:
1). Taper 2). Spline 3). Flange 4). All are correct
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 20)
490. Some pistons have the skirt cut out at the bottom to clear the:
1). Crankshaft throw 2). Crankshaft main journal
3). Crankpin 4). Crankshaft counter weight
(Ref. FAA 12A, page 25)
492. Which type of engine has least weight to horse power ratio? (C & W- 3)
1). opposed engine 2). radial engine
3). inline engine 4). none of these
493. The weight per horse power ratio of V- type engine is (C & W- 3)
1). more than inline 2). equal to inline
3). less than inline 4). none of these
495. Volume of any dry gas varies inversely with its absolute pressure according to (C & W- 41)
1). boyle’s law 2). charle’s law 3). carnot’s law 4). newton’s law
497. Which one of the following component may installed in accessory section (C & W- 15)
1). cuno filter 2). fuel pump
3). vacuum pump 4). all of these
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3). spark plug bushing 4). crank shaft
502. In aircraft piston engine type of fuel used (Page – 1, Dale crane)
1). Diesel fuel 2). Gasoline 3). Alcohol 4). all of these
504. In- line engine has generally (Page no. 3, Kroes wild)
1). even number of cylinder 2). odd number of cylinder
3) either odd or even number 4). none of these
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