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AMT1211

Fuel and Instruments

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Lowering landing weight is the primary purpose of what system? Fuel jettisoning
Some instruments are a combination of what two types? Analog and digital
When would a magnesyn-type instrument be used? If there is too much interference in the instrument panel causing inaccurate readings.
4. What is the purpose of a fuel tank vent? To maintain atmospheric pressure
A turn and slip indicator may be referred to as what? Turn and bank
What type of valve is spring-loaded to maintain a constant, reduced vacuum for a turn-and- bank indicator? Restrictor valve
What has the advantage of utilizing the maximum amount of space with the minimum amount of weight? Integral tanks
What type of pump prevents bubbles when atmospheric pressure is lower than vapor pressure? Centrifugal boost pump
What device is used to seal off one pump while allowing flow through another? Selector valve
During what condition of flight are gyros more efficient? Higher altitudes
How are maximum and minimum manifold pressures marked on the gauge? Red markings
What happens when the angle of attack is too high? Airflow separates from the upper surface of the wing, aka stall
Aural, tactile, and visual are what? Warning types from configuration systems
Air and vapor are separated from the fuel before entering the carburetor using what type of pump? Centrifugal
At what point in the system are fuel contaminants removed? Bottom of the tank
What type of magnet is used in the Autosyn system? Electromagnet
What type of magnet is used in the Magnesyn system? Permanent magnet
When fuel vaporizes prematurely blocking the flow of liquid, it is known as what? Vapor lock
What are 2 types of aviation fuel? Avgas and jet fuel
What instrument detects the engine RPM? Tachometers
Pressure can be defined as what? The force between two points
What would the pilot need to do to silence the mach system warning? Reduce airspeed
What does EFIS stand for? Electronic Flight Instrument System
What must each fuel tank have installed at the outlet or boost pump? Fuel strainer
What 2 items will a Synchro system have? A transmitter and receiving element
What type of instrument display is more precise when compared to older display options? Digital
How is EMI reduced? Iron or steel cases
Never exceed conditions are indicated how? A red radial line
According to the FARS, each tank must have an expansion space of what percentage? 2
By what name are visual quantity fuel gauges are also known? Float and rod
The expansion space in the fuel tank must provide a means for what? Venting
Any cable bundle that penetrates a pressurized cabin must be what? Sealed
What must be in place for all instruments? Electrical bonding
What prevents fuel surging in the fuel tank? Baffles
Where must defueling occur? In a well-ventilated area
What is a suction relief valve? A spring-loaded valve that opens due to excess suction
What should be done to a bladder tank prior to storage? Coat the inside with engine oil
Instruments are classified by their function and what else? How they operate
Digital display instruments do not use a pointer to indicate the reading. How is the reading indicated? In a numeric format
A fuel shut off valve is required but may be located where? On the engine side of any firewall
Direct reading instruments have what inside the same housing? Sensor and display
What are the 4 types of fuel quantity indicators? Sight glass, mechanical, electronic, and electrically operated
Low pressure air will help remove entrapped moisture from what? Instruments
Created by: Ms.Fietzek
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