Day 13 Progress Check

Question 1

What is a characteristic of engine warning systems?

Answer 1

may have an embedded detector circuit
may contain thermocouples
may have an embedded test circuit
used to alert flight crew, inspections, and maintenance
a and d

correct: All the above

Question 2

What is the operation limit of an engine hitting the Red Line zone of the Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator?

Answer 2

None, “shut her down!”

Question 3

What are common Cylinder Head Temperature Indicator color zones, other than White?

Answer 3

Blue, Green, Red

Question 4

Which cockpit indicator shows the propeller shaft torque?

Answer 4

Torquemeter

Question 5

Why is it never ok to alter the thermocouple in the Engine Warning System?

Answer 5

Must not be altered, it’s calibration will be lost

Question 6

Engine pressure ratio is used as an indicator of the power produced?

Answer 6

False

Question 7

On turbine engines, the Tachometer displays RPMs in what form ?

Answer 7

%

Question 8

How may a dead engine cylinder be detected?

Answer 8

by comparing the power input and power output with the aid of the torquemeter

Question 9

An engine fire warning system will engage when the engine overheats or has a system short circuit

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Is the following statement true or false? It is ok to alter the thermocouple in the Engine Warning System as needed for a specific engines situation?

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Which cockpit indicator shows the engine crankshaft RPM?

Answer 11

Tachometer