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PP-A Powerplant

Reciprocating Engines · FAA readings

Readings in the sources

7 short readings for PP-A, a topic at a time: what the test asks, and the sections that cover it. Sign in to tick them off as you read.

  • FAA-H-8083-32B Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook — Powerplant

  1. Engine types K1–K5, K10, S4–S6

    For the test: Engine types; operating principles; internal combustion theory; horizontally-opposed and radial construction; diesel principles; cylinder, crankshaft and bearing identification

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 1: Reciprocating Engines · Types of Engines · Reciprocating Engine Operating Principles · Four-Stroke Cycle · Operating Cycles · Cylinders · Pistons · Crankshafts

  2. Performance — PLANK factors, specific fuel consumption K7

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 1: Reciprocating Engine Power & Efficiencies · Piston Displacement

  3. Storage and preservation K6, K8, K9, S2

    For the test: Storage and preservation; maintenance and inspection; ground operations

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 10: Reciprocating Engine Operation · Factors Affecting Engine Operation · Engine Troubleshooting · Ground Check

  4. Cylinder assembly inspection S1, S3, S9

    For the test: Cylinder assembly inspection; piston and wrist pin installation; cylinder installation

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 10: Cylinder Assembly Reconditioning · Cylinder Removal · Cylinder Installation · Cylinder Compression Tests · General Overhaul Procedures

  5. Locate top dead center of number one cylinder S8

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 1: Cylinder Numbering

  6. Maintenance that requires moving the propeller R1

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 10: Engine Starting

  7. Ground operation preparation; engine fire during start R2, R3

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 10: Ground Operation Engine Fire