Universiti Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology

RECIPROCATING ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM

QUIZ 1
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Describe a lubricant.
What are the principle properties of aircraft engine oil?
Define term flash point.
Define viscosity.
What is meant by the term viscosity index?
What are the determining factors in selecting a grade of lubricating
oil to be used in aircraft engine?
7. Why is engine oil with comparatively high-viscosity required for
aircraft engine?
8. Define term fire point.
9. What are the principle functions of lubricating oil in engine?
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What is meant by ashless dispersant?
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What are the advantages of multi-viscosity oil?
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What is meant by pressure lubrication?
13.
Describe the operation of oil temperature regulator?
14.
What is the function of oil system relief valve?
15.
What inspection should be made with respect to engine when
oil filter is serviced?
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What designed feature is incorporated to prevent a clogged
filter from restricting oil flow?
17.
What is the purpose of oil separator?
18.
Differentiate between wet-sump and dry-sump system.
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Where is the oil temperature sensor placed in engine
lubrication system?
20.
What is the purpose of oil dilution system?
21.
Why is the capacity of the scavenge pump in dry-sump oil
system greater than the pressure pump?
22.
What happen to the excess oil supplied by the pressure pump?
23.
Aircraft lubrication systems are normally classified into which
two categories?
24.
What is the purpose of hopper in an oil tank?
25.
Oil filler caps should contain what marking? Why?
26.
Four base of lubricants used to reduce friction between
moving parts are?
27.
One of the problems with using animal-base lubricants in
aircraft engine is that they become ___________________ at high
temperatures.
28.
Two bases for mineral oils used in aircraft engines are?

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Six types of oil that are or have been used in the aircraft
engines are?
30.
The type of oil recommended by most engine manufacturer for
use during the initial break-in period is _________________ oil.
31.
Detergent oils _______________ (are/are not) one of the more
popular lubricants for use in modern aircraft engines.
32.
The most popular lubricating oil for use in modern aircraft
engine is a/an _________ oil.
33.
The measure of the resistance of a liquid to flow is called its
_______________.
34.
The measure of the relationship between the changes in the
viscosity of a liquid to a change in its temperature is the
_______________ of the liquid.
35.
An oil with a high viscosity index, changes its viscosity very
______________ (little/much) with changes in temperature.
36.
A multi-viscosity oil is one that has a/an ______________ additive
mixed with it.
37.
Two advantages of synthetic oil for use in reciprocating
engines are?
38.
The type of lubricant needed when there is a high tooth
pressure or a high rubbing velocity is an/a ____________ lubricant.
39.
It ________ (is/is not) a recommend procedure to mix
automotive oil with aviation oil if they have the same SAE number.
40.
It ________ (is/is not) a recommend procedure to use turbine
engine oil in a reciprocating engine.
41.
The number of seconds required for exactly 60 cc of heated oil
to flow through a calibrated orifice in a viscosimeter is the
________________ of the oil at that temperature.
42.
The SSU viscosity of a lubricating oil as measured at 210F is
used as the basic for the _________________ (commercial aviation
/SAE) rating of the oil.
43.
SAE 40 engine oil has the same viscosity of commercial
aviation grade _________ oil.
44.
An ideal engine lubricating oil is one with as ___________
(high/low) a viscosity as possible consistent with a high film
strength.
45.
The temperature at which the wax in an oil first become visible
is called the ______ point.