Systems Flashcards
Engine Model/Type
Textron Lycoming
Model IO-360-L2A
Engine Power Rating
180 HP @ 2700 RPM
Engine Type
Horizontal Opposed
Engine that is Horizontal Opposed Meaning
Cylinders on one side of the engine oppose one on the other side
Number of Cylinders & Spark Plugs
4 cylinders (two each side) with eight spark plugs
Type of Engine Cooling
Air Cooled
Type of Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Air/Fuel mixture is forced into the cylinders by a vacuum caused by the cylinder movement, natural atmospheric pressure, and the Venturi effect upon the opening of the inlet valves.
Type of Drive Train
Direct Drive (e.g. no transmission)
Alternator is Driven by a
Belt
How many Magnetos
Two/Dual
Primary Flight Controls are
Rudder, Ailerons, and Elevator
What does is controlled by the wheel
Ailerons and elevator
Rudder is operated through
rudder/brake pedals
Secondary Flight Controls
Flaps & Trim
Flaps Range
0 - 30 Degrees
Front Nose Wheel Can Turn How Many Degrees?
Max 30 Degrees
Oil Pressure is operated by
direct pressure oil line from the engine
Normal Oil Pressure Range is
60 - 90 psi
Max Oil Pressure is
90 psi
Min Oil Pressure is
25 psi when idling
Oil Temp Gauge is operated by
an electrical resistance type temp system which receives power from the electrical system
Normal Oil Temp range is
100 - 245 deg F
Tachometer is driven by ____ and it is _____
then engine and is mechanical
Oil is drawn from the ____ through an ____ into the ___ driven oil pump.
sump, oil suction strainer screen, engine
Oil is sent from the pump to the ____
oil cooler
After the oil cooler, oil then returns to the engine where is passes through the _____
pressure screen
Engine ignition is provided by ____ engine driven ____.
2 magnetos
Right magneto fires the ______
lower right and upper left spark plugs
Left magneto fires the _____
lower left and upper right spark plugs
What is one reason there are two Magnetos?
more even burning fuel/air mix
What type of Carb does the plane have and where is it located?
Up-draft, float type, bottom of the engine
How is fuel delivered to the carb?
gravity flow
What is the diameter of the prop?
76 inches
How much gas can one tank hold?
28 gal
How much fuel is usable in one tank?
26.5 gal
What voltage is the electrical system?
28 volts DC
Where is the 24V Battery Mounted?
Right side of the forward firewall
How many AMPs is the Alternator?
60 A
What system supplies ram air pressure?
Pitot Static
What indicator does ram air pressure drive?
Airspeed Indicator
Static Pressure runs the ____, ____, and ____
airspeed indicator, rate of climb indicator, and altimeter
Vacuum Systems operations what three systems?
Attitude Indicator, Heading Indicator, and Suction Gauge
