FAA口试和实操题_AMP_-EDITED BY 姜昌伟.pdfVIP

1. RECIPROCATING ENGINES Typical Oral Questions 1. What is the main advantage of a horizontally opposed engine over a radial engine for powering modern aircraft? The horizontally opposed engine has a much smaller frontal area and is easier to streamline than a radial engine. 2. How many throws are there in the crankshaft of a six-cylinder horizontally opposed engine? Six. 3. What kind of connecting rod arrangement is used in a radial engine? A master rod connects the single throw of the crankshaft with a piston. All of the other pistons are connected to the master rod with link rod