Free AMT Powerplant Operations & Maintenance Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the function of a turbine in a jet engine?

Accepted Answer

Drive the compressor

Answer

Ignite fuel

Answer

Cool the exhaust

Answer

Store fuel

Question 2

Which part mixes air and fuel in a piston engine?

Accepted Answer

Carburetor

Answer

Magneto

Answer

Oil cooler

Answer

Ignition harness

Question 3

Why is engine oil important in aircraft engines?

Accepted Answer

Lubricates and cools parts

Answer

Only for cleaning

Answer

Mainly for combustion

Answer

Provides thrust

Question 4

What does the magneto system do?

Accepted Answer

Generate spark for ignition

Answer

Start the engine

Answer

Regulate oil flow

Answer

Measure engine temperature

Question 5

Which type of engine powers most modern commercial jets?

Accepted Answer

Turbofan

Answer

Turboprop

Answer

Ramjet

Answer

Piston

Question 6

What is checked during a borescope inspection?

Accepted Answer

Internal engine components

Answer

Surface paint

Answer

Battery condition

Answer

Navigation systems

Question 7

What causes detonation in a piston engine?

Accepted Answer

Overheating and wrong fuel

Answer

Low RPM

Answer

Too much oil

Answer

High humidity

Question 8

What is the purpose of an engine cowling?

Accepted Answer

Reduce drag and aid cooling

Answer

Support avionics

Answer

House fuel lines

Answer

Carry cargo

Question 9

What tool measures cylinder compression in piston engines?

Accepted Answer

Compression tester

Answer

Multimeter

Answer

Tachometer

Answer

Thermometer