Airplane Systems Related to IFR operations Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the powerplant and propeller.
A
C: Carburetor Equipped
H: Horizontally Opposed
A: Air Cooled
N: Naturally Aspirated
D: Direct Drive
L: Lycoming
150: Horsepower
320: Cubic Inches
2
Q
What are the different types of landing gear?
A
Fixed tricycle with a steerable nose wheel
3
Q
What is the usable fuel of our aircraft? Total fuel?
A
- 38 gallons
- 42 total
4
Q
What are the oil limitations?
A
6-8 quarts
5
Q
Explain the hydraulic system.
A
Powers your breaks
6
Q
Describe the Pitot-Static System.
A
- Pilot tube intakes air and only powers the airspeed indicator
- Static port connects to the altimeter, ASI, VSI
7
Q
Describe the vacuum system and possible failures.
A
- Attitude and directional gyro
- Attitude possible failure is tumbling
- DG susceptible to precision
8
Q
Does our aircraft have any de-icing or anti-icing system?
A
- No anti-icing
- De icing is pitot heat, carb heat, and defroster air
9
Q
If we lose our electrical system, will our engine die?
A
No because of the magnetos
