Reciprocating engine induction and cooling system

Question 1

What does a fuel injected engine have that prevents the loss of induction air? If the air inlet filter should become covered with ice

Answer 1

And alternate air valve allows, warm air from inside the engine to flow into the fuel metering system

Question 2

What would be the effect on engine operation of an air leak in the intake pipe for one cylinder

Answer 2

That cylinder would run lean and detonation could occur

Question 3

What must be inspected on the cooling system of an air cooled engine?

Answer 3

All of the baffles and air seals must be in place and in good condition

Question 4

Why should an air cooled engine not be run up to high-power without the cowling installed?

Answer 4

The engine depends on the cowling to force air through the cylinder fence to remove the excess heat

Question 5

Why do some air cooled engine installations have cowl flaps

Answer 5

Cowl flaps produce a low pressure on one side of the engine to pull air through the cooling fins on the cylinder

Question 6

What document describes the proper use of cowl flaps on an air cooled engine

Answer 6

The pilots operating handbook