Manifold Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What type of aircraft would have a manifold pressure guage?
A
Any piston powered aircraft with a constant speed/varialble pitch propeller
2
Q
What is the manifold pressure guage measuring?
A
the pressure of the fuel to air ratio that enters the intake manifold of the engine
3
Q
What controls the manifold pressure?
A
The throttle
4
Q
What lever controls the RPM?
A
Propeller lever