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CAA NZ AME Piston Engines Practice Questions - CAA NZ AME Licence Exam - Piston Engines (Subject 5, New Zealand) Exam

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Prepare with the CAA NZ AME Piston Engines Practice Questions - CAA NZ AME Licence Exam - Piston Engines (Subject 5, New Zealand) Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering engine, cylinder, aircraft, piston, and compression. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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Question 1
What is the primary structural function of the crankcase in an opposed aircraft piston engine?
To house the spark plugs and direct combustion pressure
To provide a rigid enclosure that supports the crankshaft bearings, cylinders, and accessory drives
To act as the primary heat sink for exhaust gases
To meter fuel flow directly into the cylinder induction ports
Question 2
Which material is most commonly used in the construction of modern horizontally-opposed aircraft engine crankcases?
Titanium alloy
Cast or forged aluminium alloy
Low-carbon mild steel
High-nickel stainless steel
Question 3
Why are studs preferred over cap screws for securing cylinder bases to an aluminium engine crankcase?
Studs reduce the overall weight of the crankcase assembly
Studs eliminate frequent thread wear in the soft aluminium crankcase during cylinder removal
Studs allow cylinders to expand laterally without stress
Studs provide a metallic ground for spark plug high-tension leads
Question 4
What component supports the crankshaft journals within the crankcase and allows smooth rotation under high loads?
Needle roller bearings
Precision insert plain bearings (split-sleeve type)
Tapered roller thrust bearings
Deep-groove ball bearings
Question 5
What surface hardening treatment is typically applied to aircraft crankshaft crankpins and journals to resist wear?
Anodizing
Nitriding
Cadmium plating
Galvanizing

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CAA NZ AME Piston Engines Practice Questions - CAA NZ AME Licence Exam - Piston Engines (Subject 5, New Zealand) Exam

This practice set contains 100 questions from the matching question bank and focuses on engine, cylinder, aircraft, piston, and compression. Work through each question carefully, review the provided solutions, and revisit topics that need more study before your next attempt.

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