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590 - ATPL Question Bank in English - In a controlled comparison for a piston engine, MAP, RPM, actual fuel/air ratio, inlet temperature and inducted charge are unchanged. If only exhaust back pressure decreases, and all other effects are neglected, the resulting reduction in exhaust pumping losses causes brake power to:

Question 590 - Aircraft General Knowledge - Airframe, Systems, Powerplant - ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot Licence

Remain unchanged unless the propeller RPM control is moved forward
Decrease
Remain unchanged because MAP and RPM alone uniquely determine brake power
Increase

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