Title: (Optional) Operate the reciprocating aircraft engine.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology I (20114-I) > Section: Maintaining the Power Plant

Operation should include

- starting the reciprocating engine on the aircraft as outlined in the aircraft operations manual
- monitoring revolutions per minute (RPM), oil pressure, and engine temperature.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What instruments are important at start up?
- What should one do if indications are not as they should be?