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Engine Inspections
Question | Answer |
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For older aircraft (Pre-FAA) that do not have Type Certificate Data Sheets, where would you find information on the Engines? | Aircraft Engine Specifications |
What FAR provides a basic outline checklist for 100hr inspections? | 14 CFR 43 Appendix D |
Where could you find the engines that a given propeller is compatible with? | Propeller TCDS |
Airworthiness standards for small aircraft in the normal, utility and aerobatic categories are found where? | FAR Part 23 |
What is used as the reference when verifying the proper Magnetos are installed? | Engine Specifications, or Engine TCDS. |
What instructions for Continued Airworthiness are FAA approved? | Airworthiness Limitations Section (14 CFR 33 Appendix A) |
How do you identify the flow range on a fuel discharge nozzle? | A Letter, stamped on one of the hexes. |
Where do you find crankshaft runout tolerance? | Current Manufacturers' Maintenance Instructions |
If an aircraft is certified with a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, each engine on that aircraft must be_? | Type Certificated |
Severe Chafing/Fretting where metal is transferred from one piece to another is called_? | Galling |
Can Nitrided parts be straightened? | No, it is not recommended. The force could rupture the nitrided surface, leading to eventual failure. |
Can cracks in Turbine Blades be repaired? | No, they are cause for rejection. |
What is used to monitor Turbine integrity, as well as general Engine conditions? | EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature), which can be an indication of Turbine-inlet Temperature |
What condition is exhibited by small pieces breaking off a coated surface, usually caused by excessive loads or defects? | Flaking |
Where could you find the mandatory replacement-time of Turbine Parts? | Manufacturers' Service Instructions |
When high static-loads are imposed on bearings, it can causes indents on the bearing races, also known as what? | Brinelling |
What is the recommended way to inspect Exhaust Shrouded Mufflers for leaks? | Pressure, or Hydrostatic tests. An operational Carbon-Monoxide test may also be performed. A Mag-Particle inspection will not work, since they are usually made of Stainless Steel |
What regulation defines a repair/alteration as Major or Minor? | 14 CFR 43 Appendix A |
Some small nicks/dents may be passable in turbine blades, but where are they NOT allowed? | The root of the blade |
Can some ADs be emergency-issued? | Yes, they may require immediate compliance when received. |
For a specific Aircraft/Engine combination, where would you look to find a suitable propeller replacement? | Aircraft Specifications/TCDS |