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Systems and Operations Flashcards

Everything for our aircraft systems

1
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Describing the engine (L)HAND 3428 150 2700

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Lycoming (Manufacturer)

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Describing the engine L(H)AND 3428 150 2700

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Horizontally Opposed Cylinders

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Describing the engine LH(A)ND 3428 150 2700

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Air Cooled

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Describing the engine LHA(N)D 3428 150 2700

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Naturally Aspirated

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5
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Describing the engine LHAN(D) 3428 150 2700

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Direct Drive

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6
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Describing the engine LHAND (3)428 150 2700

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320 cubic inches of displacement

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7
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Describing the engine LHAND 3(4)28 150 2700

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4 Cylinders

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Describing the engine LHAND 34(2)8 150 2700

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2 Magnetos that power the spark plugs

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9
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Describing the engine LHAND 342(8) 150 2700

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8 Spark plugs

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10
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Describing the engine LHAND 3428 (150 2700)

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150 horse power at 2700 RPM

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Describe the fuel system

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It is Gravity Fed
Uses 100LL fuel (which is blue)
Standard Tanks, 42 gallons, only 38 usable
Long Range Tanks, 52 gallons, only 48 usable

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12
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Carburetor

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Float-Type
Combines fuel and air into a mixture
Uses a venturi to aid in creating that mixture
The venturi decreases the temperature by lowering the pressure, which increases risk of ice build up
Carb ice will usually develop in >= 80% humity and teps between 20-70 degrees F

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13
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Vacuum System

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Engine Driven (via accessory case)
Powers Gyroscope for Attitude indicator and heading indicator
Suction Gauge indicates weather vacuum pump is working.

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14
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Pitot/Static System

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Airspeed indicator (Pitot and static)
Vertical Speed Indicator (Static)
Altimeter (Static)

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15
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What if the Pitot or Static become blocked?

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Use Pitot heat to try and clear
Use Alt static source

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16
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Describe the Electrical System

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12 Volt Battery
14 Volt Alternator (powered by engine) 60 amps
Ammeter

17
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What does the Ammeter show?

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Shows performance of the charging system.
Positive: Battery is receiving charge from the Alternator
Zero (or slightly positive): Alternator is providing power to electrical system)
Negative: Battery is providing power to the electrical system and the Alternator has malfunctioned or failed

18
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Brake system

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Independent brakes
They use Hydraulic Fluid, near incompressible, to actuate brakes on main wheels
Hydraulic fluid is red

19
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Landing gear

A

Tricycle
Fixed
Steerable Nose Wheel

20
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Magnetic Compass Errors (V)DMONA

21
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Magnetic Compass Errors V(D)MONA

22
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Magnetic Compass Errors VD(M)ONA

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Magnetic Dip

23
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Magnetic Compass Errors VDM(O)NA

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Oscillation

24
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Magnetic Compass Errors VDMO(N)A

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Northerly Turning leads to
Undershooting North
Overshooting South

25
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Magnetic Compass Errors VDMON(A)

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ANDS
AN- Acceleration points North
DS- Deceleration points South

26
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Mode C Transponder

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Relays position and altitude information to radar Facilities

PvtP (11 decks)

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