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ACS area A

Reciprocating Engines

13 practice questions for the Aviation Mechanic Powerplant (AMP) test. Open any question for the answer, an explanation of every choice, background, and the source citation. To answer them in a quiz, use the practice mode and pick this area.

  1. 1.V-type engine bank angleAM.III.A.K1
  2. 2.Crankshaft rotation per four-stroke cycleAM.III.A.K2
  3. 3.Compression ratio calculationAM.III.A.K3
  4. 4.Opposed engine firing in pairsAM.III.A.K4
  5. 5.Master and articulated rods in an 18-cylinder radialAM.III.A.K5
  6. 6.Ignition of the charge in the diesel cycleAM.III.A.K10
  7. 7.Clearing a hydraulic lockAM.III.A.R1
  8. 8.Manufacturer approval before staking a valveAM.III.A.R3
  9. 9.Applying corrosion-preventive mixture before storageAM.III.A.K6
  10. 10.Value of N in the PLANK formulaAM.III.A.K7
  11. 11.Regulated pressure for a differential compression testAM.III.A.K8
  12. 12.Leakage heard at the engine breather outletsAM.III.A.K8
  13. 13.Fast rpm drop on the magneto checkAM.III.A.K9