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Engine Inspec O&P
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What determines whether or not a 100-hour inspection is required for an aircraft? | 100-hour inspections are required only on aircraft that carry persons for hire or are used to give flight instruction for hire. |
| Where can you find a list of items that should be inspected on a 100-hour and an annual inspection of an aircraft engine? | Appendix D of 14 CFR Part 43. |
| In what publication can a mechanic find the operating limitations for an aircraft engine? | Type Certificate Data Sheets for the engine. |
| Who is authorized to perform the powerplant inspection that is required for an annual inspection? | A&P with an Inspection Authorization. |
| What are two types of compression checks that can be performed on an aircraft reciprocating engine? | differential, direct |
| What items are checked in a hot section inspection of a turbine engine? | combustion section, turbine wheel, turbine case, exhaust section (for cracks) |
| What is the most common type of damage that is found in the hot section of a turbine engine? | Cracks |
| Is the use of a checklist required when performing an annual or 100-hour inspection on an aircraft engine? | Yes. |
| What inspection must be performed on an aircraft reciprocating engine if it has been operated on turbine fuel? | The inside of the cylinders must be inspected with a borescope. The oil must be changed and the filters examined, and the engine given a careful run-up and operational check. |