4. Propulsion
Piston Engines — Quiz
Test your understanding of piston engines with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which stroke in a four-stroke piston engine cycle follows the compression stroke?
Question 2
What is the primary function of the mixture control in a piston engine?
Question 3
A 6-cylinder piston engine has a bore of 90 mm and a stroke of 80 mm. What is the total engine displacement in liters? Show your calculation.
Question 4
What is the primary function of the magneto in an aircraft piston engine?
Question 5
Which advantage does fuel injection have over a carburetor in a piston engine?