PrepareToTest AMT Powerplant Quiz http://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp Practice Questions for AMT Powerplant Exam Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMT en-us PrepareToTest AMT Powerplant Quiz http://preparetotest.com/images/faa/misc/rss_logo.gif http://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp 100 33 1. Overhaul carburetor (8655) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D1%26num%3D8655Float type carburetors which are equipped with economizers are normally set for

  • A - their leanest practical mixture delivery at cruising speeds and enriched by means of the economizer system at higher power settings.

  • B - the economizer system to supplement the main system supply at all engine speeds above idling.

  • C - their richest mixture delivery and leaned by means of the economizer system.

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  • A - The relative wind.

  • B - The axis of blade rotation during pitch change.

  • C - The plane of rotation.

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    ]]>         3. Overhaul magneto and ignition harness (8512) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D3%26num%3D8512When internally timing a magneto, the breaker points begin to open when the rotating magnet is

  • A - a few degrees past full alignment with the pole shoes.

  • B - fully aligned with the pole shoes.

  • C - a few degrees past the neutral position.

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    ]]>         4. Inspect, check, service and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations (8162) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D4%26num%3D8162Between each row of rotating blades in a turbine engine compressor, there is a row of stationary blades which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades are called

  • A - rotors.

  • B - stators.

  • C - buckets.

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    ]]>         5. Perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections (8243) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D5%26num%3D8243Indentations on bearing races caused by high static loads are known as

  • A - galling.

  • B - fretting.

  • C - brinelling.

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    ]]>         6. Inspect, service, troubleshoot and repair reciprocating and turbine engine ignition systems and comp (8588) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D6%26num%3D8588Upon inspection of the spark plugs in an aircraft engine, the plugs were found caked with a heavy black soot. This indicates

  • A - a rich mixture.

  • B - worn oil seal rings.

  • C - a lean mixture.

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    ]]>         7. Inspect, check, service, troubleshoot and repair engine fire detection and extinguishing systems (8314) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D7%26num%3D8314How does carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguish an aircraft engine fire?

  • A - Contact with the air converts the liquid into snow and gas which smothers the flame.

  • B - By lowering the temperature to a point where combustion will not take place.

  • C - The high pressure spray lowers the temperature and blows out the fire.

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    ]]>         8. Inspect, check, service and repair turbine engines and turbine engine installations (8183) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D8%26num%3D8183Anti icing of jet engine air inlets is commonly accomplished by

  • A - electrical heating elements inside the inlet guide vanes.

  • B - engine bleed air ducted through the critical areas.

  • C - electrical heating elements located within the engine air inlet cowling.

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    ]]>         9. Inspect, check, service and repair fixed pitch constant speed and feathering propellers and propelle (8935) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D9%26num%3D8935The aerodynamic force acting on a rotating propeller blade operating at a normal pitch angle tends to

  • A - bend the blades rearward in the line of flight.

  • B - increase the pitch angle.

  • C - reduce the pitch angle.

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    ]]>         10. Perform powerplant conformity and airworthiness inspections (8231) Tue, 18 Jun 2013 0:05:01 GMThttp://preparetotest.com/faa/rss/index.php?exam_key=amp%26q_num%3D10%26num%3D8231On a reciprocating engine aircraft using a shrouded exhaust muffler system as a source for cabin heat, the exhaust system should be

  • A - visually inspected for any indication of cracks or an operational carbon monoxide detection test should be done.

  • B - replaced at each reciprocating engine overhaul by a new or overhauled exhaust system or an hydrostatic test should be accomplished.

  • C - removed and the exhaust muffler checked for cracks by using magnetic particle inspection method or an hydrostatic test should be done on the exhaust muffler.

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