Test 3 Mixed Review

Question 1

What is hypoxia?

Answer 1

A lack of OXYGEN in your system and brain resulting in a loss of basic cognitive function

Question 2

What colour are oxygen cylinders?

Answer 2

high press. GREEN

low press. yellow

Question 3

Where is the REGULATOR located in a PERMANENT continuous flow system?

Answer 3

apparently the wall BUT might be at the top of the tank

Question 4

What is the purpose of a RE-BREATHER mask?

Answer 4

Reduce the amount of oxygen wasted by putting exhaled oxygen into a bag

Question 5

What are some safety precautions when servicing oxygen?

Answer 5

CLEAN everything
No fire/smoke
Plug/cap everything
Do it slowly

Question 6

Describe the Solid Oxygen System?

Answer 6

Chord is pulled resulting in ignition of the Sodium Chlorate resulting in O2 for 10-20min

Question 7

What is atmospheric/barometric pressure?

Answer 7

14. 7psi

29. 92 inches of mercury

Question 8

Why do we pressurize the aircraft?

Answer 8

We fly in higher ALT
Reduced fuel consumption
Oxygen for the people

Question 9

Describe metal fatigue

Answer 9

The cycle of pressurization and depressurization of the aircraft which weakens the airframe = airframe must be strong

Question 10

How are turbine engines pressurized?

Answer 10

Jet pump (venturi)
Turbo Comp (turbine)
AC pack

Question 11

What is cabin altitude and what is it measured in?

Answer 11

Air pressure in the cabin

feet above sea level

Question 12

Define constant differential mode

Answer 12

Air pressure inside the cabin is maintained to have a difference with outside

Question 13

What is the cabin pressure controller?

Answer 13

This is where you input PARAMETERS to control the pressure regulator which controls the outflow valve

Question 14

What is the outflow valve?

Answer 14

Regulates air pressure coming OUT of the cabin

Question 15

What is a safety valve?

Answer 15

pressure flowing FROM the cabin

prevents over pressurization

Question 16

What is the routine of the air cycle machine?

Answer 16

Primary, Compressor, Secondary, Turbine, Cabin

Question 17

Where do we use the air cycle machine?

Answer 17

Turbine aircrafts

Question 18

Where is the last step of dropping temperature at the air cycle machine?

Answer 18

Turbine section cools and depressurizes air and uses that energy to turn the compressor

Question 19

What is the most common heating system in a piston engine?

Answer 19

Exhaust Shroud system

Question 20

What heating system do you have to be careful for carbon monoxide?

Answer 20

Exhaust Shroud