Reciprocating engines - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ASA Powerplant Oral Exam Combined Set Questions With Revised Correct Detailed Answers |ALREADY GRADED A+ PASS >> BRAND NEW VERSION! 1. What is a floating cam ring on a large radial engine? - ANSWER cam ring that rides on a shelf-type bearing with a large amount of clearance between the bearing and the ring. When adjusting the valves on an engine with a floating cam ring, the pressure of the valve springs on the opposite side of the engine must be removed so the...

How are conventional reciprocating engines classified? - ANSWER-According to cylinder arrangements to the crankshaft or according to the method of cooling. What are the different types of piston rings? - ANSWER-Compression, Oil control and scraper rings. What are the main causes of a cylinder having low compression? - ANSWER-Broken piston rings, rings that are not seating properly, burnt valves and poorly seated valves. What is the purpose of the oil control rings? - ANSWER-They are use...

What is the purpose of dynamic dampers on crankshafts? Answer They reduce engine vibration. What types of bearings are generally found in reciprocating engines? Answer Plain, ball and roller bearings. Are the connecting rods used in each cylinder of a radial engine the same? Explain. Answer No. Radial engines use master and articulating rod assemblies. Name the different types of piston rings. Answer Oil control, compression, and oil scraper. Where should piston ring gaps be installe...

BAKER'S SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS POWERPLANT Exam Questions and Answers 1. How are conventional reciprocating engines classified?: According to cylin- der arrangements to the crankshaft or according to method of cooling

There is less rolling friction when ball bearings are used than when roller bearings are employed. CORRECT ANSWER 1. (8001) Which statement is true regarding bearings used in high-powered reciprocating aircraft engines? hydraulic lock. CORRECT ANSWER 2. (8002) A condition that can occur in radial engines but is unlikely to occur in horizontally opposed engines is Low oil temperatures. CORRECT ANSWER 3. (8003) Which condition would be the least likely to be caused by failed or failing engin...

What is the purpose of dynamic dampers on crankshafts? Answer They reduce engine vibration. What types of bearings are generally found in reciprocating engines? Answer Plain, ball and roller bearings. Are the connecting rods used in each cylinder of a radial engine the same? Explain. Answer No. Radial engines use master and articulating rod assemblies. Name the different types of piston rings. Answer Oil control, compression, and oil scraper. Where should piston ring gaps be installe...

How are reciprocating engines classified? - 1) Cylinder Arrangement w/ respect to crankshaft (in-line, V-type, radial and opposed) 2) Method of cooling (liquid cooled, or air cooled) what are the different types of piston rings - compression rings, oil control rings and scraper rings what are the main causes of a cylinder having low compression - broken piston rings, rings that are not seated properly, burnt valves and poorly seating valves what is the purpose of the oil control rings? - ...

How are reciprocating engines classified? - correct answer 1) Cylinder Arrangement w/ respect to crankshaft (in-line, V-type, radial and opposed) 2) Method of cooling (liquid cooled, or air cooled) what are the different types of piston rings - correct answer compression rings, oil control rings and scraper rings what are the main causes of a cylinder having low compression - correct answer broken piston rings, rings that are not seated properly, burnt valves and poorly seating valves ...

Section IV - AMP RECIPROCATING ENGINES CORRECT ANSWER FAA-H-8083-32 AC43.13-1B References: Powerplant What is the purpose of a crankshaft dynamic dampers? CORRECT ANSWER To reduce engine vibration. What types of connecting rods are commonly found in radical engines? CORRECT ANSWER Master and articulated rod assemblies. What are the different types of piston rings. CORRECT ANSWER Compression, oil control, and oil scraper. What is the purpose of oil control rings? CORRECT ANSWER Oil ...

ATPL - Flight Performance and Planning What affects indicated stall speed? A. Weight, load factor, and power B. Load factor, angle of attack, and power C. Angle of attack, weight, and air density - correct answers A. Weight, load factor, and power What is load factor? A. Lift multiplied by the total weight B. Lift subtracted from the total weight C. Lift divided by the total weight - correct answers C. Lift divided by the total weight What is a characteristic of longitud...