Aircraft Systems Pt. 3 Flashcards
Oil System up to Cooling System
The oil is located in a sump that is an integral part of the engine
Wet-sump system
The oil is contained in a separate tank and circulated through the engine by pumps
Dry-sump system
This draws oil from the sump and routes it to the engine
Oil pump
State the oil system components
- Oil pump
- Oil sump
- Oil Screens and Filters
- Oil Cooler
- Oil Pressure and Temperature Gauges
The pump draws oil from the sump and routes it to the engine
Wet-sump system oil pump
After oil is routed through the engine, it is pumped from the various locations in the engine back to the oil tank by scavenge pumps
Dry-sump system oil pump
This is a metal dish which covers the bottom of the engine block, and holds the engine oil when it is not circulating around the engine. Oil for engine lubrication is supplied from here on the bottom of the engine
Oil Sump
They act as guards to catch contaminants in the oil
Oil Screens and Filters
The purpose of this is to allow the engine’s cooling system to remove excess heat from the oil
Oil Cooler
This provides a direct indication of the oil system operation. It ensures the pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI) of the oil supplied to the engine
Oil pressure gauge
This measures the temperature of oil
Oil temperature gauge
A green area shows the normal operating range, and the red line indicates the ________________________
maximum allowable temperature
This may mean improper oil viscosity during cold weather operations
Low oil temperature
This may signal a clogged oil line, a low oil quantity, a blocked oil cooler, or a defective temperature gauge
High oil temperature
This provides information about the correct oil type and weight, as well as the minimum and maximum oil quantity
POH
Most aircraft are equipped with either a _____________________________ electrical system
14 or a 28-volt direct current (DC)
They supply electric current to the electrical system. They also maintain a sufficient electrical charge in the battery
Engine-driven alternators