Systems Flashcards

1
Q

Wet sump system

A

All oil sits at bottom of engine

PumpsSends oil to top

Gravity lets oil flow down

Post flight let oil flow down

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2
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Oil used for planes

A

Mineral oil for first 50 hours

Post 50 ashless dispersant oil

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3
Q

Electrical system

A

Battery is 24 volts

Powers primary Bus

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4
Q

Alternator

A

28 volts and recharges the battery

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5
Q

Use of ammeter

A

Shows the system performance

Alternator control unit is used to regulate the flow of volts

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6
Q

Carburetor

A

A Venturi where there is a pressure drop

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7
Q

Fuel system

A

1 Fuel selector valve

2 fuel filter/strainer

3 carburetor

4Cylinders

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8
Q

Heading indicator

A

Gyroscope

Vacuum driven by the engine

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9
Q

Attitude indicator

A

Gyroscope

Engine driven vacuum

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10
Q

Turn slip coordinator

A

Battery powered gyroscope

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11
Q

How does the carburetor work

A

Fuel mixes with air

The throttle controls the speed of fuel air mixture

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12
Q

How can the carburetor be compromised

A

The pressure drop is where there also is a temp drop

Ice can freeze Venturi

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13
Q

Busses of the electrical system

A
Electrical bus 1,
electrical bus 2,
Essential bus,
Avionics bus 1,
Avionics bus 2,
Crossfeed bus
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