Oil

Question 1

Oil pressure min and max

Answer 1

Min 1.0bar

Max 6.5bar

Question 2

What can happen when there is less the oil pressure is 1.0bar?

Answer 2

Can lead to total loss of power due to an engine failure

Question 3

Oil quantity min and max

Answer 3

Min 4.5l

Max 6.0l

Question 4

What is the oil consumption?

Answer 4

0.1l /hr

Question 5

Oil temperature min and max

Answer 5

Min -30degC

Max +140degC

Question 6

Possible outcome over the max oil temperature. How would you reduce the temperature?

Answer 6

> 140degC can lead to total loss of power due to engine failure.
Therefore reduce power on affected engine.

Question 7

What type of Oil is used?

Answer 7

Shell Helix Ultra or Aeroshell

Question 8

When should you measure the oil quantity to be the most accurate?

Answer 8

After 30mins as 100% of the oil has returned to the pan.

Question 9

How many oil systems are there?

Answer 9

Each engine has two separate oil systems
1 for Engine and Turbocharger
1 for Gearbox and Propeller Governor System

Question 10

Oil Lubrication

Answer 10

Wet sump lubrication. Oil is everywhere - oil cooled by separate cooler on underside of engine.
1st circuit lubricates engine and turbocharger
2nd circuit lubricates gearbox and serves governor system and regulation of propeller