2.10: Engine Temperature

Question 1

An abnormally high engine oil temperature indication may be caused by

Answer 1

the oil level being too low.

Question 2

Excessively high engine temperature will

Answer 2

cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, an possible permanent internal engine damage.

Question 3

Excessively high engine temperatures, either in the air or on the ground, will

Answer 3

cause loss of power, excessive oil consumption, an possible permanent internal engine damage.

Question 4

For internal cooling, air cooled engines are especially dependent on

Answer 4

the circulation of lubricating oil.

Question 5

If the engine oil temperature and cylinder head temperature gauges have exceeded their normal operating range, the pilot may have been operating with

Answer 5

too much power and with the mixture set too lean.

Question 6

What action can a pilot take to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating during a climb?

Answer 6

Reduce rate of climb and increase airspeed.

Question 7

What is on procedure to aid in cooling an engine that is overheating?

Answer 7

Enrich the fuel mixture