Operation of Systems Flashcards
To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with the safe operation of systems on the airplane provided for the flight test.
Engine
Lycoming four cylinder, direct drive, horizontally opposed 180 hp engine @ 2700 rpm
+ vacuum pump drive
+ fuel pump
+ air filter
Alternator
60 amp, 14 volt
Prop
Fixed pitched propeller
Landing Gear
single disc hydraulic brake assemblies
air-oil struts
toe brake and hand brake have separate braking cylinders, but share a reservoir
Flight Controls
Primary: Stabilator, Ailerons, Rudder Secondary: Flaps (10, 25, 40 degrees) Trim tab
Engine Controls
Throttle & Mixture
Fuel System
Fuel Quantity Gauges Two 25 Gal tanks Fuel Selector (LEFT, RIGHT, OFF) Fuel Strainer Engine Driven Pump Aux Electric Fuel Pump Fuel Pressure Gauge Carburetor + Throttle/Mixture
A primer also taxes fuel from just after the fuel tank selector valve to the carburetor
Electrical Systems
14 volt, 60 amp alternator 12 volt battery voltage regulator overvoltage relay master switch relay circuit breakers
electrical accessories: avionics starter electric fuel pump stall warning indicator cigar lighter ammeter annunciator panel - (oil pressure light, alternator light) nav lights anti-collision lights landing light instrument lighting cabin dome lighting comm equipment nav equipment
Pitot Static System
Pitot + Static: Airspeed indicator (both) altimeter (static) vertical speed indicator (static)
Alternate source of static
knee guard below the instrument panel, left side (must be opened)
Draining pitot static lines
drain valves left lower side of the fuselage interior
Heating System
Heat muff attached to exhaust system