H. Flashcards
Where are the basic components of an engine fuel flow system
Transmitter and indicator
what type of readout is indicated on a fuel flow system?
Fuel flow in pounds or gallons per hour
what is the reason for monitoring fuel flow?
Fuel consumption and engine performance
What does a manifold pressure gauge indicate?
Absolute manifold, pressure in inches of mercury
What directly controls, manifold, pressure
Engine RPM and thottle opening
On an agent quote with a fixed pitch propeller, will controls both manifold, pressure and engine RPM
The throttle control
What does a reciprocating engine tachometer indicate
Engine crankshaft speed
what are turban engine tachometer gauges designed to indicate
Percentage of compressor RPM
what does turban engine exhaust gas temperature indicate
The average temperature of turban discharge gases
How is turban engine EGT obtained?
by several thermocouples spaced at intervals around the exhaust duct near the turban exit
What does turban engine pressure ratio indicate
Thrust being developed by the engine
What pressures are measured to obtain engine pressure ratio
total inlet pressure and total exhaust pressure
What is the torque being developed by a turbo prop, engine an indication of?
Shaft horsepower
Where should the thermocouple be installed on a cylinder head temperature system?
On the hottest cylinder
what is the electrical source for a cylinder head temperature system
A thermocouple
