Lubrication Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the viscosity of oil inside a piston engine as temperature increases?
A
It increases.
2
Q
What does oil need to be kept in?
A
A sealed container.
3
Q
What aircraft would use a dry sump?
A
Aerobatic aircraft.
4
Q
What restricts the movement of oil in the dry sump?
A
Fins and baffels.
5
Q
In a dry sump, what pressure in psi should the pressure release valve be at?
A
75.
6
Q
What do the chip detectors do within the dry sump?
A
The use magnets to remove metal.
7
Q
When is the oil filter bypass used in a drysump?
A
Filter is blocked or oil is cold.
8
Q
How many times more oil can a wet sump hold compared to a dry sump?
A
3 times.
9
Q
Where is the cooler located in the wet sump?
A
In between the filter and the engine.
10
Q
True or false the cooler is in the feed line in a dry sump?
A
False.
