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1) What does a Cylinder Head Temperature gauge (CHT) measure?

a) Oil pressure b) Cylinder head temperature c) Fuel flow d) Exhaust gas temperature

2) Which type of engine commonly uses a Cylinder Head Temperature gauge?

a) Water-cooled engines b) Hybrid engines c) Air-cooled engines d) Electric engines

3) What device is commonly used with a CHT gauge to measure temperature?

a) Digital sensor b) Mercury thermometer c) Bimetallic strip d) K-type thermocouple

4) What is the key function of the fins on an air-cooled engine's cylinder?

a) Enhance combustion b) Reduce noise c) Improve fuel efficiency d) Provide additional surface area for air cooling

5) How is the CHT temperature reading affected if the engine compartment temperature is colder?

a) Temperature will display lower b) Temperature will fluctuate c) Temperature will display higher d) Temperature won't change

6) What additional device can correct the error in CHT gauge due to temperature differences?

a) Cold-junction compensating thermistor b) Voltage regulator c) Catalyst converter d) Alternate power supply

7) Where is the K-type thermocouple typically mounted on an aircraft engine?

a) Inside the fuel tank b) Near the carburetor c) Under the spark plug d) On the propeller

8) What happens if an air-cooled engine's cooling system fails?

a) Increased power output b) Engine failure via scuffed piston skirts c) Improved gas mileage d) Decreased fuel consumption

9) What is the cold junction in a K-type thermocouple setup?

a) The connection to the digital display b) A component of the exhaust system c) A reference point calibrated at room temperature d) The section of the wire close to the heat source

10) Which component is NOT part of the air-cooled engine discussed in the article?

a) Thermistor b) Cold-junction compensator c) Digital sensor d) Hydraulic tappet

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