04 - System: Engine Flashcards
Engine: How is the engine mounted to the helicopter?
- Forward coupling to the gearbox
- To the rear structure via two rubber anti-vibration mounts
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.2)
Engine: What kind of compartment is the power plant mounted in?
In a fire-proof compartment
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.2)
Engine: How is the engine bearing and gears lubricated?
By oil circulation under pressure
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.1)
Engine: What is the purpose of the Thermostatic Valve?
Returns oil directly to the tank without passing through the cooling system.
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.3)
Engine: At which temperatures are the Thermostatic Valve operated?
- < 74°: The valve is wide open, and the oil therefore returns directly to the tank
- ≥ 86°: The valve is fully closed and all the oil flows through the oil cooler
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.3)
Engine: Where is the oil cooler located?
Forward of the MGB.
- Engine oil cooling: To the left when looking through the oil cooler air intake (larger portion of the oil cooler)
- MGB oil cooling: To the right when looking through the oil cooler air intake (smaller portion of the oil cooler)
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.5)
Engine: What provides the cooling effect of the engine oil in forward flight?
Ram air passing through the oil cooler
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.3)
Engine: What provides the cooling effect of the engine oil in hover flight?
The cooling air flow is provided by the motor-driven fan
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.3)
Engine: Where is the thermal switch operating the motor-driven fan located?
Within the oil tank
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.3)
Engine: At which temperatures are the motor-driven fan operated?
- > 77°: The fan motor starts
- < 68°: The fan motor stops
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.3)
Engine: What are the two functional parameters of a lubrication system, as for the engine?
Temperature and Pressure
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.4)
Engine: Which components are used to monitor the engine oil system?
- Temperature indicator located in the oil tank
- Pressure indicator located after the pressure pumps and oil filter
- A low pressure warning light (<ENG P>) which illuminates below 1.3 bar
- A chip detector (<ENG CHIP>) fitted on the scavange pump
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.3.4)
Engine: Which mechanical controls act on the engine?
- Fuel flow control
- Twist grip - operated by the pilot
- Consider it as “Power available”
- Engine governor
- Coupled with the collective pitch
- Consider it as “Power demand”
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.4.1.)
Engine: What is the function of the governor?
- Meters fuel quantity
- Maintains constant NTL
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.4.1)
Engine: What is static droop?
The small NR variations which occours when power demand is increased or decreased.
(Instruction Manual - Basic 1 - Main Systems, Chapter 14, Paragraph 14.4.1)