Subject area J of 13
Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems
5-10% of the A&P Powerplant test, about 5 to 10 of the 100 questions. The FAA's test standard lists 10 knowledge elements and 4 risk management elements for this area. Here is every one, plus sample questions to try.
What the FAA tests
From the aviation mechanic test standard, FAA-S-ACS-1.
Knowledge: what you must know
- AM.III.J.K1Reciprocating engine induction and cooling system theory, components, and operation.
- AM.III.J.K2Causes and effects of induction system icing.
- AM.III.J.K3Superchargers and controls.
- AM.III.J.K4Turbochargers, intercoolers, and controls.
- AM.III.J.K5Augmenter cooling system.
- AM.III.J.K6Induction system filtering.
- AM.III.J.K7Carburetor heaters.
- AM.III.J.K8Pressure cowling air flow and control.
- AM.III.J.K9Reciprocating engine baffle and seal installation.
- AM.III.J.K10Liquid cooling system theory, components, and operation.
Risk management: hazards you must be able to spot and manage
- AM.III.J.R1Maintenance on turbochargers.
- AM.III.J.R2Ground operation of aircraft engines.
- AM.III.J.R3Maintenance-related FOD.
- AM.III.J.R4Chemicals used in liquid cooling systems.
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Practice all of reciprocating engine induction and cooling systems
The full course has questions on every element listed here, with an explanation and FAA source for each.