Principles and Components of Reciprocating Aircraft Engines Quiz

Converts fuel into mechanical energy to propel the aircraft forward.

Aircraft engines typically use aviation gasoline as their primary fuel source.

Improved cooling due to better airflow around horizontally opposed cylinders.

Generates electrical sparks to ignite the air-fuel mixture.

Cylinders arranged in two banks facing each other, connected to a common crankshaft.

Ensures the right proportion of air and fuel for combustion in the engine.

Intake, compression, power, and exhaust strokes together complete one engine cycle.

Eliminates burned gases produced during the combustion process from the engine.

Moves up and down within the cylinder, compressing the air-fuel mixture for combustion.

Forces more air into the engine, enhancing combustion and increasing power.

Transforms up-and-down piston movement into circular motion for driving other engine components.

Generates high-voltage sparks to ignite the air-fuel mixture in the engine.

The ratio of cylinder volume at its largest to its smallest, influencing engine power.

Converts engine power into forward motion by generating thrust.

Cylinders arranged in a line, providing a favorable power-to-weight ratio and compactness.

Rapid, uncontrolled fuel ignition causing engine damage.