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8 short readings for PP-G, 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. Oil types, grades and uses K1, R1, S2, S4

   For the test: Oil types, grades and uses; mixing oils; correct oil for an engine; oils by climate

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Functions of Engine Oil · Recommendations for Changing Oil

2. System operation and components; wet-sump; dry-sump K2–K4, S8, S10

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Wet-Sump Lubrication System Operation · Dry Sump Lubrication System Operation · Dry Sump Oil Systems · Oil Pump · Oil Tank · Pressure & Scavenge Oil Screens

3. Chip detectors K5, S14

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Magnetic Chip Detectors

4. Maintenance, inspection, servicing and analysis K6, S5, S6, S13

   For the test: Maintenance, inspection, servicing and analysis; oil sampling; filter and screen inspection; metal identification

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Oil & Filter Change & Screen Cleaning · Oil Filter/Screen Content Inspection · Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program · Turbine Engine Oil System Maintenance

5. Excessive oil consumption K7

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Troubleshooting Oil Systems

6. Oil cooler and lines; turbine filter bypass indicator S1, S3

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Oil Cooler · Oil Cooler Flow Control Valve · Turbine Oil Filters

7. Oil pressure adjustment S7, S9, S11, S12

   For the test: Oil pressure adjustment; component replacement; troubleshooting pressure and temperature

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Oil Pressure Regulating Valve · Oil Pressure Relief Valve

8. Handling, storage and disposal of used oil R3

   • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Turbine Oil Health & Safety Precautions