Alex Airplane The Powerplant

Question 1

Powerplant

Answer 1

In small planes, the powerplant includes both the engine and the propeller.

Question 2

Engine

Answer 2

The primary function of the engine is to provide the power to turn the propeller. Accessories mounted on, or connected to the engine generate electrical power, create a vacuum source for some flight instruments, and, in most single exgine airplanes, provide a source of heat for the pilot and passengers.

Question 3

Firewall

Answer 3

A firewall, which is located between the engine compartment and the cockpit, not only protects the occupants, but also serves as amounting point for the engine.

Question 4

Engine Compartment

Answer 4

The engine compartment is enclosed by a cowling. Aside from streamlining the nose of the airplane, the cowling helps cool the engine by ducting air around the cylinders.

Question 5

Cowling

Answer 5

The engine compartment is enclosed by a cowling. Aside from streamlining the nose of the airplane, the cowling helps cool the engine by ducting air around the cylinders.

Question 6

Engine generates

Answer 6

The engine generates power and transmit it to the propeller.

Question 7

Propeller

Answer 7

The propeller, mounted on the front of the engine, translates the rotating force of the engine into a forward-acting force called thrust that helps to move the airplane through the air. Athough the number of blades on a propeller can vary, most general aviation training airplanes use a two bladed propeller.

Question 8

Propeller generates

Answer 8

The propeller receives power from the engine and provides thrust to help move the airplane through the air.

Question 9

Thrust

Answer 9

The propeller, mounted on the front of the engine, translates the rotating force of the engine into a forward-acting force called thrust that helps to move the airplane through the air.