Cooling System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 typical temperature indicator gauges in a cockpit
A
- Cylinder Head Temperature (CHT)
- Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT)
- Oil Temperature
2
Q
What are 3 key methods of cooling
A
- Air
- Oil
- Fuel
3
Q
What is an effective method to cool an engine in flight
A
Reduce Power
Rich Mixture
Increase Airspeed
4
Q
What is the purpose of the engine cowling
A
Envelope around the engine
Forces air around the cylinders
5
Q
If air intakes are obstructed, what could this result in
A
ENGINE OVERHEATING
6
Q
Airspeeds GREAT or LOWER than cruise will result in incorrect engine cooling
A
BOTH
7
Q
A method to increase surface area to aid in heat dissipation
A
CYLINDER FINS
8
Q
How does oil cooling work
A
Oil passed around engine absorbs heat
Oil is cooled again before being passed back around the engine
9
Q
A LEAN or RICH mixture burns at a higher temperature
A
LEAN
