06. Piston Engine Lubrication and Cooling Flashcards
The primary function of oil in an engine is to reduce
____ and ____
- Friction
- Wear
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The 4 secondary functions of engine oil are
- Cooling
- Cleaning
- Protection
- Hydraulic
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Which 2 readings values can be monitored to determine the condition of an engine
- TEMPERATURE - Oil temperature
- PRESSURE - Oil pressure
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What is viscosity
RESISTANCE OF FLUID to FLOW
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High viscosity oil makes the engine MORE or LESS difficult to turn over
MORE
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Low viscosity oil makes the engine MORE or LESS difficult to turn over
LESS
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What is the primary benefit of a high viscosity oil
GUARANTEES GOOD FILM
Guarantees a good film on the bearings
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The higher the oil number, the HIGHER or LOWER the viscosity
HIGHER
HIGHER = HIGHER, lower = Lower
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What are 5 properties aero engine oil must achieve
Sticky Sludge Corrodes Materials and then Evaporates
- Sticky - VISCOSITY - Maintain viscosity over a wider range of temperatures and pressures
- Sludge - SLUDGE - Discourage sludge formation
- Corrodes - CORROSION - Inhibit corrosion
- Materials - MATERIALS - Not react with materials
- Evaporates - EVAPORATION - Low evaporation point
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Compound oil is oil containing what
ADDITIVES
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Oil containing additives is known as what
COMPOUND OIL
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Oil used in new engines to reduce running-in time is known as what
STRAIGHT OIL
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Straight oil is used specifically for what, and has NO or ADDITIONAL additives
- RUNNING IN new engines
- NO ADDITIVES
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What should an aircraft operator do with oil according to the engine manufactorer
CHANGE THE OIL
Change oil according to the schedule
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Blue or grey smoke in the exhaust is a sign of what
EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING
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Excessive oil burning is identified by smoke of what 2 colours in the exhaust
- BLUE
- GREY
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What are the 2 methods of storing engine oil
- DRY sump
- WET sump
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Oil held in a tank mounted remotely from the engine is a ____ sump system
DRY
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Oil held in the bottom of the crankcase is a ____ sump system
WET
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Dry Sump System
In a dry sump system, how is oil drawn into the engine
ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP
(EDP)
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Dry Sump System
What is the purpose of a Pressure Relief Valve
REGULATES SYSTEM PRESSURE
Pump provides more oil pressure than necessary.
Ensures that sufficient pressure available under extreme conditions
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Dry Sump System
Highly loaded points such as big end bearings that require high pressure are provided oil at around ____ to ____ PSI
60 - 70 PSI
4 - 5 bar
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Dry Sump System
The camshaft is fed by HIGH or LOW pressure oil
LOW
Via a pressure-reducing valve
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Dry Sump System
What is the purpose of a scavenge pump
PUMP OIL to OIL TANK
Via the oil cooler
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Dry Sump System
How is oil pumped back to the oil tank
SCAVENGE PUMP
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Dry Sump System
Oil returns from the engine via the ____ line and ____ valve
- Scavenge line / Oil return line
- Non-return (check) valve
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Dry Sump System
What is the purpose of the de-aerator plate
SEPARATE OUT AIR BUBBLES
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