Aircraft Systems

Question 1

Function of the Carburetor

Answer 1

Measure correct quantity of fuel, vaporize it, mix it with air in the proper proportion & deliver it to the cylinders

Question 2

Function of the Throttle

Answer 2

controls the quantity of fuel & air flowing to the engine from the carburetor.

Question 3

Function of the Mixture

Answer 3

control ratio of fuel to air being mixed in the carburetor
Increase Alt = thinner air = need to reduce fuel to keep ratio consistent.

Question 4

Generator or Alternator

Answer 4

harness mechanical power from the engine to create electrical power for systems.

Question 5

Voltage Regulator

Answer 5

control the output of the alternator and convert AC to DC.

Question 6

Ammeter

Answer 6

monitor the flow of current from the alternator to the battery

Question 7

Circuit Breakers

Answer 7

Fuses to protect the system.

Question 8

Bus Bars

Answer 8

distribute electricity to various electrical devices.

Question 9

If excessive rate of charge is detected in flight
WHAT CAN IT MEAN?

Answer 9

may be a problem with the alternator or the voltage regulator

Question 10

If an insufficient rate of charge is detected IN FLIGHT
WHAT CAN IT MEAN?

Answer 10

problem with the alternator or the alternator belt may have snapped.

Question 11

Purposes of Oil

Answer 11

Cooling
Sealing
Lubricating
Flushing

Question 12

Difference between Octane & Heptane

Answer 12

Octane =slow & smooth burn
Heptane = high detonation
Rating of “80” = 80 Oct & 20 Hep

Question 13

Color of fuel = Red

Answer 13

AVGAS 80

Question 14

Color of fuel = Green

Answer 14

AVGAS 100

Question 15

Color of fuel = Blue

Answer 15

AVGAS 100LL

Question 16

Color of fuel = colorless or straw

Answer 16

Jet A

Question 17

What does the vacuum systems do?

Answer 17

provides power to gyros in the heading indicator & attitude indicator