Engine Inspection Flashcards by Billy Conway | Brainscape

Q

Name one of the three basic ultrasonic inspection methods

A

Resonance

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Q

What steps must be taken to prepare an aircraft for a 100-hour inspection?

A

Remove or open all necessary inspection plates, access doors, fairings, and cowlings. Then thoroughly clean the aircraft and the engine

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What may be used as a guide for a 100-hour inspection on aircraft engines?

A

FAR Part 43, Appendix D

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Q

What additional inspection must be performed if the cylinder compression is weak?

A

Make an internal cylinder inspection for improper internal tolerances

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Q

Where are the aircraft engine operating limitations found?

A

Aircraft Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheet

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Q

Where can a mechanic look to identify an aircraft engine?

A

Engine identification plate

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What publication is needed to inspect an engine for conformity with specifications?

A

Engine Specifications or Type Certificate Data Sheet

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What type of FAA approval is required when a change to an engine design is not enough to require a new Type Certificate?

A

Supplemental Type Certificate

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What type of FAA approval is required when a change is made to the engine principle of operation?

A

A new Type Certificate

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Q

What instrument used for internal inspections has been a mainstay of engine inspections for many years?

A

Borescope

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What additional inspection should you perform if you find a cylinder has weak compression?

A

Cylinder leak-down test

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Q

How does an oil analysis program help to evaluate the internal condition of an engine?

A

Establishes a trend to measure engine health

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Q

Do you perform an engine ground run after performing a 100-hour inspection?

A

Yes

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Q

Why should a reciprocating engine be inspected when it is removed from storage after having been preserved?

A

To determine whether or not it has sustained corrosion damage

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Q

What is the purpose of a hot section inspection of a turbine engine?

A

Determine the integrity of hot section components

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Q

What is fan blade shingling?

A

Overlapping of the midspan shrouds of the fan blades

Q

What publications are needed to perform a turbine engine overspeed inspection?

A

Manufacturer’s Maintenance Publications

Q

What is required after a turbine engine experiences exhaust gas temperature exceeding limits?

A

Hot Section Inspection

Q

Name some places where a list of life limited parts may be found.

A

Type Certificate Data Sheets, Airworthiness Limitations

Q

What criteria are used to determine the replacement of life limited turbine engine components?

A

Cycles, Hours, Calendar Time

Q

What inspection should a mechanic accomplish during coast down after shutdown of a turbo fan or turbojet engine?

A

Listen for an audible rubbing sound or other unusual noises from the engine