Piston engine

• Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies;
• Operating principles — 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel;
• Piston displacement and compression ratio;
• Engine configuration and firing order.

• Power calculation and measurement;
• Factors affecting engine power;
• Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition.

• Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps;
• Accessory gearbox;
• Cylinder and piston assemblies;
• Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds;
• Valve mechanisms;
• Propeller reduction gearboxes.

• Carburettors
  • Types, construction and principles of operation;
  • Icing and heating.
• Fuel injection systems
  • Types, construction and principles of operation.
• Electronic enine control
  • Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control (FADEC);
  • Systems lay-out and components.

• Starting systems, pre-heat systems;
• Magneto types, construction and principles of operation;
• Ignition harnesses, spark plugs;
• Low and high tension systems.

• Construction and operation of: induction systems including alternate air systems;
• Exhaust systems, engine cooling systems — air and liquid.

• Principles and purpose of supercharging and its effects on engine parameters;
• Construction and operation of supercharging/turbocharging systems;
• System terminology;
• Control systems;
• System protection.

• Properties and specifications;
• Fuel additives;
• Safety precautions.

• System operation/lay-out and components.

• Engine speed;
• Cylinder head temperature;
• Coolant temperature;
• Oil pressure and temperature;
• Exhaust Gas Temperature;
• Fuel pressure and flow;
• Manifold pressure

Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, antivibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points and drains.

• Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
• Interpretation of engine power output and parameters;
• Inspection of engine and components: criteria, tolerances, and data specified by engine manufacturer.

• Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/systems.