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Readings in the sources

6 short readings for PP-J, 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. Induction theory and components K1, K6, S3, S5, S8, S9, S14

    For the test: Induction theory and components; filtering; drains; air filter servicing; obstruction; manifold leaks; inlet duct

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 3: Reciprocating Engine Induction Systems · Basic Carburetor Induction System · Induction System Filtering · Induction System Inspection & Maintenance · Induction System Troubleshooting

  2. Induction icing K2, K7, S1, S2

    For the test: Induction icing; carburetor heaters; carb heat and alternate air

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 3: Induction System Icing

  3. Superchargers K3, K4, R1, S6, S7, S12

    For the test: Superchargers; turbochargers, intercoolers and controls; waste gates

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 3: Internally Driven Superchargers · Turbosuperchargers · A Typical Turbosupercharger System · Turbocharger Controllers & System Descriptions · Turbocharger System Troubleshooting

  4. Augmenter cooling K5, S4, S13

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 3: Augmentor Exhaust System

  5. Pressure cowling airflow K8, K9, S15–S19

    For the test: Pressure cowling airflow; baffles and seals; baffle repair and inspection; cowl flaps; cooling fins

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Reciprocating Engine Cooling Systems · Reciprocating Engine Cooling System Maintenance · Engine Cylinder Cooling Fin Inspection

  6. Liquid cooling; coolant chemicals; ducting K10, R4, S10, S11

    • FAA-H-8083-32B Ch. 6: Engine Cooling Systems

Source: FAA-H-8083-32B, induction and cooling chapters. Public domain. Pointers only.

Chapter and section verified against FAA-H-8083-32B, 2023 edition, on 28 August 2026. Page numbers are deliberately not cited: they move between printings, and a citation that rots silently is worse than a coarser one that stays true. Checked by our handbook citation check against our index of the handbook's chapters and sections.

Elements The ACS asks for Where in FAA-H-8083-32B Read it for
K1, K6, S3, S5, S8, S9, S14 Induction theory and components; filtering; drains; air filter servicing; obstruction; manifold leaks; inlet duct Ch. 3 — Reciprocating Engine Induction Systems; Basic Carburetor Induction System; Induction System Filtering; Induction System Inspection & Maintenance; Induction System Troubleshooting An induction leak leans that cylinder
K2, K7, S1, S2 Induction icing; carburetor heaters; carb heat and alternate air Ch. 3 — Induction System Icing PP-J Concepts §1 — ice on a warm day
K3, K4, R1, S6, S7, S12 Superchargers; turbochargers, intercoolers and controls; waste gates Ch. 3 — Internally Driven Superchargers; Turbosuperchargers; A Typical Turbosupercharger System; Turbocharger Controllers & System Descriptions; Turbocharger System Troubleshooting PP-J Concepts §3
K5, S4, S13 Augmenter cooling Ch. 3 — Augmentor Exhaust System Knowledge and imagery
K8, K9, S15–S19 Pressure cowling airflow; baffles and seals; baffle repair and inspection; cowl flaps; cooling fins Ch. 6 — Reciprocating Engine Cooling Systems; Reciprocating Engine Cooling System Maintenance; Engine Cylinder Cooling Fin Inspection PP-J Concepts §2 — cooling is a pressure differential
K10, R4, S10, S11 Liquid cooling; coolant chemicals; ducting Ch. 6 — Engine Cooling Systems Rare on light aircraft
R2, R3 Ground operation; maintenance-related FOD Ch. 3 — Induction System Inspection & Maintenance GEN-F Concepts §5

The operative sources

  • The aircraft and engine maintenance manuals for baffle configuration, cowl flap rigging, turbocharger limits and filter intervals.
  • Fifteen of nineteen skills in this unit are imagery — the most in the certificate (PP-J §1). What you are learning is what to look at and what it means.

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