Aircraft Systems - Engine Flashcards
How many engines does the Piper Seminole have?
2 engines
How many cylinders are there on one engine?
4 cylinders in each engine (8 total
How many Horsepower are each engine?
180 horsepower
What is the maximum RPM of each engine?
2700 rpm
Who is the manufacturer of the engine?
Lycoming
What type of engines does the Seminole have
Two Lycomming Opposed - 360 cubit inch, 4 cylinder, 180 horsepower engines
What acronym do we use to quickly remember what type of engine we have?
L - Lycoming 0-360 H - horizontally Opposed A - Air cooled N - Normally Aspirated D - Direct Drive
What does normally aspirated mean?
It means their is no forced induction, or in other words there is no turbo charge.
What provides the spark that starts the engine?
The Magnetos provide the spark that ignites our engine
What does direct Drive mean?
The Propeller is directly connected to the Crank Shaft
