what are some characteristics of a horizontally opposed engine?

what are some characteristics of a v-type engine?

what are some characteristics of an inline engine?

what are some characteristics of a radial engine?

what are the major components of a reciprocating engine?

what's a crankcase and what does it provide?

what is the purpose of the crankshaft?

what does the connecting rod do?

what are the 4 types of connecting rods?

what are the 4 movements of a piston in a 4 stroke engine (AKA otto cycle)?

what are the two types of pistons?

why do some styles of pistons have recessed heads?

what are the two types of rings on a piston?

what is the purpose of the piston pin?

what is the purpose of the piston ring?

whats the purpose of the compression ring?

whats the purpose of the oil control ring in a piston?

what' the purpose of the oil scrapper ring?

what are the 4 major factors that need to be considered in the design of cylinders?

what does the cylinder provide?

what are the 4 possible engine types?

what are the 4 types of piston engines?

what are the two major parts of a cylinder?

what is the purpose of the piston?

what is the purpose of a camshaft?

whats the purpose of the push rod?

what does the inlet valve do?

what does the exhaust valve do?

in detail, what does the intake step in the four stroke cycle involve?

in detail, what does the compression step in the four stroke cycle involve?

in detail, what does the combustion/power stroke step in the four stroke cycle involve?

in detail, what does the exhaust step in the four stroke cycle involve?

what is the modified otto cycle about and what are the four steps of the modification?

what is involved in the spark advance of the modified otto cycle?

what is involved in the valve lead of the modified otto cycle?

what is involved in the valve lag of the modified otto cycle?

what is involved in the valve overlap of the modified otto cycle?

what are the two type of abnormal combustion?

what is carburation?

what is the purpose of carburation?

what are the two systems in carburation?

what is the chemically correct mixture (CCM) ratio?

what is the mixture ratio for best economy?

what is the mixture ratio for best power?

when should the mixture be set for FULL RICH?

what is something important to remember with mixture control?

whats a common mistake made during descent involving mixture settings?

explain the carburettor system

what are 3 disadvantages of the float type carburettor system?

what are the 3 types of carburettor icing?

what is impact icing?

what is fuel evaporation icing?

what throttle ice?

explain the fuel injection system

what are the advantages of the fuel injection system??

what are the disadvantages of the fuel injection system?

whats a hot tip for refuelling?

what is the function of the fuel system?

what are the two types of fuel systems?

what does the pressure fed fuel system have that the gravity fed system doesn't?

what are some of the main components in the fuel system?

what are the ways you can manage fuel?