Chapter 1: Aviation Fuels Flashcards
1
Q
AVGAS (aviation gasoline) is used for what
A
Piston engine aircraft
2
Q
AVTUR (aviation turbine fuel) is used for what?
A
Gas turbine powered AC
3
Q
Calorific Value is?
A
The amount of heat released when a unit mass of fuel is burned and measured in heat units (kj) is called the calorific value of the fuel
4
Q
Volatility
A
The tendency of a substance to evaporate at normal temps
5
Q
Specific Gravity
A
Used to define the weight or density of a liquid compared to an equal quantity of water
6
Q
What is water SG?
A
1.0
7
Q
Approved fuels
A
AVTUR
AVTAG
AVCAT
AVGAS
8
Q
AVTAG is?
A
Wide cut( blend of gasoline and kerosene) fuel
9
Q
AVCAT is?
A
Similar to AVTUR but with a higher flashpoint
10
Q
Difference between F-34 and F-35
A
F-34 has ice inhibitor and F-35 does not
