Oral Exam

Question 1

What does the manifold pressure gauge do?

Answer 1

Indicates atmospheric pressure at the manifold

Question 2

What doe the manifold pressure gauge indicate on the ground with the engine off?

Answer 2

you still have manifold pressure, it indicates atmospheric pressure

Question 3

What do you do with the throttles to maintain power in the climb (Manifold pressure)?

Answer 3

As you climb pressure decreases 1” per 1,000’ so you must increase the throttle to maintain the climb