ENGINE CHECK (airlaw)

 A Cessna 180 aircraft has a McCauley propeller Model No. 2A34C50/90A. The propeller was severely damaged in a ground accident, and this model propeller is not available for replacement. Which of the following should be used to find an approved alternate replacement? 

• Supplemental Type Certificate 

• Aircraft Engine and Propeller Specifications 

• Aircraft Specifications/Type Certificate Data Sheets

Aircraft Specifications/Type Certificate Data Sheets

What maintenance record(s) is/are required following a major repair of an aircraft engine? 

• Entries in the engine maintenance record and FAA Form 337. 

• Entry in logbook 

• Entries in engine maintenance records and a list of discrepancies for the FAA

Entries in the engine maintenance record and FAA Form 337. 

On a reciprocating engine aircraft using a shrouded exhaust muffler system as a source for cabin heat, the exhaust system should be 

• Removed and the exhaust muffler checked for cracks by using magnetic particle inspection method or hydrostatic test should be done on the exhaust muffler 

• Visually inspected for any indication of cracks or an operational carbon monoxide detection test should be done. 

• Replaced at each reciprocating engine overhaul by a new or overhauled exhaust system or a hydrostatic test should be accomplished

Visually inspected for any indication of cracks or an operational carbon monoxide detection test should be done. 

When inspecting an aircraft reciprocating engine, what document is used to determine if the proper magnetos are installed? 

• Engine Manufacturer's Maintenance Manual 

• Aircraft Engine Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets. 

• Instruction for continued airworthiness issued by the engine manufacturer

Aircraft Engine Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets. 

(1) Airworthiness Directives are Federal Aviation Regulations and must be complied with unless specific exemption is granted. 

(2) Airworthiness Directives of an emergency nature may require immediate compliance upon receipt. Regarding the above statements, 

• Both No. 1 and No. 2 are true. 

• Only No. 2 is true 

• Only No. 1 is true

Both No. 1 and No. 2 are true. 

 Each powerplant installed on an airplane with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate must have been? 

• Type certificated 

• Manufactured under the TSO system 

• Originally certificated for that aircraft.

Type certificated 

(1) Serviceability limits for turbine blades are much more stringent than those for turbine nozzle vanes. 

(2) A limited number of small nicks and dents can usually be permitted in any area of a turbine blade. Regarding the above statement, 

• Neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true 

• Only No. 1 is true 

• Both No. 1 and No. 2 are true

Only No. 1 is true 

The airworthiness standards for the issue of type certificates for small airplanes with nine or less passenger seats in the normal, utility, and acrobatic categories may be found in the 

• Supplemental Type Certificate 

• Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 21 

• Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 23

Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 23

Which of the following component inspections is to be accomplished on a 100-hour inspection? 

• Check internal timing of magneto. 

• Check cylinder compression.

• Check valve timing.

Check cylinder compression.

Which of the following contains a minimum checklist for 100-hour inspections of engines? 

• Engine Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheets 

• 14 CFR Part 33 Appendix A 

• 14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D

14 CFR Part 43 Appendix D

You are performing a 100-hour inspection on an R985-22 aircraft engine. What does the ‘985’ indicate? 

• The pistons will pump a maximum of 985 cubic inches of air per crankshaft revolution. 

• The total piston displacement of the engine.

• The total piston displacement of one cylinder.

The total piston displacement of the engine.

Which of the following conditions is usually not acceptable to any extent in turbine blades? 

• Cracks

• Dents 

• Pits

Cracks

Indentations on bearing races caused by high static loads are known as 

• Fretting 

• Brinelling

• Galling

Brinelling

Select the Airworthiness Directive applicability statement which applies to an IVO-355 engine, serial number T8164, with 2,100 hours’ total time and 300 hours since rebuilding. 

• Applies to all IVO-355 engines, serial numbers T8000 through T8300, having less than 2,400 hours’ total time.

• Applies to all IVO-355 engines, serial numbers T8000 through T8900 with 2,400 hours or more total time. 

• Applies to all I.O. and TV10-355 engines, all serial numbers regardless of total time or since overhaul.

Applies to all IVO-355 engines, serial numbers T8000 through T8300, having less than 2,400 hours’ total time.

What publication contains the mandatory replacement time for parts of a turbine engine? 

• Engine Manufacturer’s Service Instructions

• Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43 

• Engine Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual

Engine Manufacturer’s Service Instructions

What section in the instructions for continued airworthiness is FAA approved? 

• Airworthiness limitations section

• Engine overhaul manual or section 

• Engine maintenance manual or section

Airworthiness limitations section

Which of the following contains a table that lists the engines to which a given propeller is adaptable? 

• Aircraft Type Certificate Data Sheets 

• Engine Type Certificate Data Sheets 

• Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets

Propeller Type Certificate Data Sheets

Which of the following contains approved data for performing a major repair to an aircraft engine? 

• Manufacturer’s maintenance instructions when FAA approved

• Supplemental Type Certificates 

• Engine Type Certificate Data Sheets

Manufacturer’s maintenance instructions when FAA approved

The breaking loose of small pieces of metal from coated surfaces, usually caused by defective plating or excessive loads, is called 

• Chafing 

• Flaking

• iBrinelling

Flaking

Where would one find type design information for an R1830-92 engine certificated under the Civil Air Regulations (CAR) and installed on a DC-3? 

• The Aircraft Specifications and Type Certificate Data Sheet 

• The Aircraft Engine Specifications

• The Aircraft Engine Type Certificate Handbook 

The Aircraft Engine Specifications

Straightening nitrided crankshafts is 

• Not recommended

• Approved by the manufacturer 

• Recommended

Not recommended

Which of the following is used to monitor the mechanical integrity of the turbines, as well as to check engine operating conditions of a turbine engine? 

• Exhaust gas temperature

• Engine oil pressure 

• Engine pressure ratio

Exhaust gas temperature

Which of the following can inspect and approve an engine major repair for return to service? 

• Certificated mechanic with a powerplant rating. 

• Certificated mechanic with airframe and powerplant ratings. 

• Certificated mechanic with inspection authorization.

Certificated mechanic with inspection authorization.

When must an Airworthiness Directive (AD) be complied with after it becomes effective? 

• As specified in the AD.

• During the next scheduled inspection. 

• As the next scheduled overhaul.

As specified in the AD.

 A severe condition of chafing or fretting in which a transfer of metal from one part to another occurs is called? 

• Scoring 

• Galling

• Burning

Galling

What publication is used for guidance to determine whether a powerplant repair is major or minor? 

• Airworthiness Directives 

• Aircraft Owner’s Manual 

• 14 CFR Part 43

14 CFR Part 43

How is the flow range of the fuel discharge nozzles installed in a fuel injected reciprocating engine indicated? 

• By a number stamped on the hex of the nozzle body 

• By a letter stamped on the hex of the nozzle bod

• By the code located on the engine data plate

By a letter stamped on the hex of the nozzle bod

A ground incident that results in propeller sudden stoppage would require a crankshaft runout inspection. What publication would be used to obtain crankshaft runout tolerance? 

• Current manufacturer’s maintenance instructions

• Type Certificate Data Sheet 

• AC 43.13-1A –Aircraft Inspection and Repair

Current manufacturer’s maintenance instructions