Aircraft Reciprocating Engines
Includes an extensive guide and a checklist for performing annual and 100 hour condition inspections on reciprocting engines firewall forward.
The generation of power in a reciprocating engine along with the factors which affect the amount of power the engine can develop are discussed, along with the construction and operation of the aircraft engine in various configurations.
Engine servicing and overhaul are discussed to make a technician aware of the types of inspection and overhauls the engine must be given. And finally, a brief overview of what is involved in a major engine overhaul of an aircraft engine is included with a section on engine troubleshooting.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I. Theory and Classification
basic energy transformation
II. Construction & Operation
general requirements; engine configuration; cylinder numbering firing order;
mechanical system; lubrication system; carburetion system; induction system;
cooling system; exhaust system; ignition system; propeller
III. Engine Service & Overhaul
determination of service life; classifications of servicing
IV. Major Overhaul
removal from airplane; disassembly; cleaning; inspection repair; reassembly; testing
V. Engine Trouble Shooting
engine is hard to set; engine idles rough; engine will not develop full
static rpm; engine will not develop rated power; low oil pressure; high oil consumption;
high cylinder head temperature
V. Glossary
V. Study Questions
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- > Annual Condition Inspection Powerplant
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