AMP - Aviation Maintenance Technician Powerplant Practice Exam

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A bent cooling fin on an aluminum cylinder head should be

sawed off and filed smooth.
left alone if no crack has formed.
straightened out as much as possible without breaking.
immediately report to a supervisor for further inspection.

The correct answer is: left alone if no crack has formed.

An aluminum cylinder head is not easy to repair. The cooling fins are delicate and can easily break. If the bent cooling fin is not causing any issues, it is best to leave it alone to avoid any further damage. Sawing or filing it smooth could potentially cause more damage and could also be time consuming. Straightening it out could also lead to breakage and is not worth the risk. Immediately reporting it to a supervisor is unnecessary unless there is a crack or other issue that needs to be addressed. Overall, it is best to leave the bent cooling fin alone if it is not causing any problems.