AMP - Aviation Maintenance Technician Powerplant Practice Exam

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The thermocouple leads used to measure cylinder temperature on an aircraft reciprocating engine

should be cut and trimmed to fit if the lead is too long
are connected to the electrical wiring on one end and the cylinder on the other end
connected to the cylinder can only be bayonet type
None of the above

The correct answer is: are connected to the electrical wiring on one end and the cylinder on the other end

The correct answer is B because thermocouple leads are meant to be connected to the electrical wiring on one end and the cylinder on the other end. Option A is incorrect because cutting and trimming the leads may damage them and affect the accuracy of the temperature readings. Option C is incorrect because there are different types of connections for thermocouples, including bayonet type and others. Option D is incorrect because B is the correct answer.