Engine Flashcards
State the following Cylinder Head Temperatures (CHT)
- Inflight Minimum
- Normal In flight
- Maximum
Min: 115 degrees
Normal: 115-193 degrees
Max: 237 degrees
What is the max rated power of the CT4B engine?
210HP at 2800 rpm
When is the boost pump to be used during flight?
- The boost pump is to be switched to LOW for all aerobatics
- The boost pump is to be switched to LOW for flight above 6000 FT AMSL and at or below 500 FT AGL
How long can it take for the oil pressure to recover to normal after aerobatics?
Up to 3 minutes
The oil pump is regulated to supply what range of oil pressure for cruise power or above?
30 - 60 psi
What is the CT4B engine?
Teledyne Continental IO-360-HB
6 cylinder horizontally opposed
Air cooled and Fuel injected
What is the engine firing order?
1,6,3,2,5,4
What temperature must the oil reach before RPM can increase above 1200 RPM?
24 Degrees
What engine RPM should be maintained for 1 minute after start?
1000 RPM
What is the capacity of the oil system in the CT4B?
10 US Quarts
At what psi does the low oil pressure light come on?
5 psi or less
What is the normal minimum time for throttle movement between idle to full?
About 2 seconds
What pressure does the BOOST PUMP provide when operated in:
- LOW
- PRIME
- Emergency
- 4 psi
- 14 psi
- 4 psi when throttle 50%
Should you do your fuel drain before or after being refuelled?
BEFORE
What pressure is provided to the fuel tanks via the vent system?
1.5 psi