5. Propeller, Fuel and Electrical System

Question 1

Aviation fuel used in the Cessna training airplanes is colored:

What is it’s Octane rating?

Answer 1

Blue and rated

100 octane.

Question 2

The Fuel pump system on a Cessna 172 uses:

Answer 2

1. Electric auxiliary fuel pump

2. Engine-driven fuel pump.

Question 3

In order for the propeller to pull the airplane along, the blades are:

Answer 3

Twisted.

Question 4

The electrical system on the Cessna 172 uses:

Answer 4

An alternator to provides direct current to the system.