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What is the main advantage of a horizontally opposed engine over a radial engine for powering modern aircraft? Correct Answer: The horizontally opposed engine has a much smaller frontal area and is easier to streamline than a radial engine. How many throws are there in the crankshaft of a six cylinder horizontally opposed engine? Correct Answer: six What kind of connecting rod arrangement is used in a radial engine? Correct Answer: A master rod connects the single throw of the crankshaf...

Where is the round of compliance with Airworthiness Directives or manufactures' service bulletins normally indicated? A- FAA form 337 B- Aircraft maintenance records C- Flight manual Correct Answer: B If performed on an aircraft has been done satisfactorily, the signature of an authorized person on the maintenance records for maintenance or alternations perform constitutes A- Approval of the aircraft for return to service. B- Approval for return to service only for the work performed ...

A: What is the minimum age for a mechanic certificate? Correct Answer: A: 18 years. A: What are two ratings that can be issued to a mechanic certificate? Correct Answer: A: Airframe and Powerplant. A: How many months of practical experience is needed to qualify for the mechanic rating with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings? Correct Answer: A: 30 months. A: What can be used in place of the 30 months of experience to qualify to take the mechanic tests? Correct Answer: A: A certific...

1 (8026) - If registration numbers are to be applied to an aircraft with a letter height of 12 inches, what is the minimum space required for the registration mark N1683C?Note:2/3 x height = character width.1/6 x height = width for 1.1/4 x 2/3 height = spacing.1/6 x height = stroke or line width. Correct Answer: A- 52 inches. 2 (8027) - If masking tape is applied to an aircraft such as for trim spraying, and is left on for several days and/or exposed to heat, it is likely that the tape will ...

What is meant by the viscosity of engine lubricating oil Correct Answer: The resistance of the oil to flow. What is meant by a wet sump lubrication system? Correct Answer: Lubrication system in which the oil is carried inside the engine itself. What is meant by a dry sump Lubrication system? Correct Answer: A lubrication system in which the oil is carried in a tank that is not a part of the engine. How was the oil temperature controlled in an aircraft reciprocating engine? Correct An...

What constitutes a capacitor? Correct Answer: Two conductors separated by an insulator What is the purpose of a capacitor? Correct Answer: It stores electrical energy in electrostatic fields. Does a capacitor in an AC circuit cause the current to lead or lag the voltage? Correct Answer: It causes the current to lead the voltage. What is the basic unit of capacitance? Correct Answer: The farad Why should electrolytic capacitors not be used in an AC circuit? Correct Answer: They a...

what is the basic unit of voltage Correct Answer: the volt what is the basic unit of current Correct Answer: the amp what is the basic unit of resistance Correct Answer: The ohm. which law of electricity is the most important for an aircraft mechanic to know Correct Answer: Ohm's law what are the five sources of electrical energy Correct Answer: magnetism chemical energy light heat and pressure what are the three elements of Ohm's law Correct Answer: voltage current and re...