Aircraft Engine Starters Quiz

What is the most common type of starter used in small aircraft reciprocating engines?

• Pneumatic starter.

• Hydraulic starter.

• Electric starter motor.

• Manual hand-crank starter.

What type of starting system is commonly used on most reciprocating engines in small aircraft?

• Pneumatic starter.

• Electric motor starter.

• Hydraulic starter.

• Manual hand crank starter.

What is the main function of an impulse coupling in a reciprocating engine's ignition system?

• To retard the spark during engine start.

• To increase fuel pressure during start.

• To accelerate the magneto to generate a spark.

• To cool the ignition system during operation.

In an electric starting system, what component engages the engine's crankshaft to start the engine?

• Alternator.

• Solenoid.

• Starter motor.

• Torque converter.

Which of the following is a common maintenance task for reciprocating engine starting systems?

• Replacing oil filters.

• Replacing starter motor brushes.

• Replacing the fuel control unit.

• Changing the propeller pitch.

What is a typical consequence of failing to follow proper starter cool-down times?

• Overheating and potential starter damage.

• Increased fuel consumption.

• Reduced engine power output.

• Decreased spark plug efficiency.

What is the role of a capacitor in a turbine engine ignition system?

• To store electrical energy for a high voltage spark.

• To regulate fuel pressure.

• To manage exhaust gases during ignition.

• To cool the ignition components.

What kind of ignition system is typically found in turbine engines?

• Magneto ignition system.

• Capacitor discharge ignition system.

• Dual spark ignition system.

• Inductive coil ignition system.

Which system is used to provide high voltage to the spark plugs during the starting cycle in many reciprocating engines?

• Retard breaker magneto system.

• Inductive coil system.

• Continuous ignition system.

• High-tension vibrator ignition system.

Which is a characteristic of a direct cranking electric starting system?

• It uses a combination of manual cranking and electric power.

• It requires a large air compressor to operate.

• It engages the engine automatically once the ignition is turned on.

• It uses a motor that cranks the engine directly via a drive gear.