Engine Flashcards
What type of engine is incorporated in the Arrow?
Lycoming I0-360-CIC6 four-cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed fuel injected engine
What is the horsepower rating of the Arrow’s engine?
200 horsepower at 2700 rpm
What type of alternator is furnished with the Arrow?
60-amp (with air conditioning) or 70-amp (without air conditioning)
What components are included in the Arrow’s engine system?
- Starter
- Shielded ignition
- Vacuum pump drive
- Fuel pump
- Propeller governor
- Dry automotive type induction air filter
What is the recommended overhaul period based on?
Lycoming service experience
What should the owner check for the latest recommended overhaul period?
Lycoming Service Instruction No. 1009 at the Piper dealer
What type of propeller is equipped on the Arrow?
Constant speed, controllable pitch propeller
Where is the propeller control located in the Arrow?
On the power quadrant between the throttle and mixture controls
What is provided to prevent activation of the mixture control instead of the pitch control?
A mixture control lock
What are the three main controls of the engine?
Throttle control, propeller control, mixture control lever
These controls are essential for engine management.
Where are the engine controls located?
On the control quadrant on the lower centre of the instrument panel
Accessible to both the pilot and the co-pilot.
What material is used for the control cables to reduce friction?
Teflon-lined
This design helps minimize binding during operation.
What does the throttle lever adjust?
Manifold pressure
It is a key control for managing engine power.
What safety feature is incorporated in the throttle lever?
Gear up warning horn switch
Activates if the landing gear is not locked down when throttle is in low power position.
What happens when the throttle lever is moved to the low power position without the landing gear being locked?
The horn will sound
This warns the pilot of an inadvertent gear up landing.
What is the purpose of the propeller control lever?
To adjust the propeller speed from high rpm to low rpm
This control is vital for optimizing engine performance.
What does the mixture control lever adjust?
The air to fuel ratio
Critical for engine efficiency and performance.
How is the engine shut down?
By placing the mixture control lever in the full lean position
This action cuts off fuel supply to the engine.
What feature does the mixture control have to prevent misuse?
A lock to prevent activation instead of the pitch control
Ensures correct operation and safety.
What does the friction adjustment lever do?
Increases or decreases the friction holding the throttle, propeller, and mixture controls
Allows for customizable control feel.
Where is the alternate air control located?
To the right of the control quadrant
It plays a role in air intake management.
What happens when the alternate air lever is in the up, or closed, position?
The engine operates on filtered air
This is the standard mode for engine operation.
What happens when the alternate air lever is in the down, or open, position?
The engine operates on unfiltered, heated air
This mode may be used in certain conditions.
