Revision - Aircraft Engines

What is the lesson objective for this material?

• Understand the history of piston driven and gas turbine engines

• Comprehend the similarities and differences between piston driven and gas turbine engines

• Learn how to repair piston driven and gas turbine engines

• Compare the sizes and weights of piston driven and gas turbine engines

Which of the following is NOT a success criteria listed in the material?

• Label the parts of an engine

• Label the cycle of the engine

• Know the type of fuel each engine uses

• Understand the cost-effectiveness of each engine type

What type of engine is typically used to power smaller aircraft?

• Gas turbine engine

• Jet engine

• Piston engine

• Electric engine

What type of engine is commonly found in high-speed larger aircraft?

• Piston engine

• Electric engine

• Steam engine

• Gas turbine (jet) engine

Which aircraft is an example of one that uses a piston engine?

• Boeing 747

• Airbus A330-300

• Cessna 172

• Airbus A380

What type of engine does the Airbus A330-300 use?

• Lycoming four-cylinder piston engine

• General Electric CF6 Turbofan Engine

• Rolls-Royce Trent XWB

• Pratt & Whitney PW4000

What is an aircraft propelled by?

• Engine only

• Propeller only

• Engine-propeller combination

• Pilot's control

Which of the following is NOT a type of engine configuration mentioned?

• Water-cooled

• Air-cooled

• Solar-powered

• Pusher propeller

How are most modern piston-engine aircraft cooled?

• Water-cooled

• Oil-cooled

• Air-cooled

• Nitrogen-cooled

What is the typical cylinder configuration for modern piston-engine aircraft?

• 2 or 3 cylinders

• 4, 6 or 8 cylinders

• 10 or 12 cylinders

• Single cylinder