click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
PPL Gen Knowledge
Cyprus PPL ground school
Question | Answer |
---|---|
OTTO CYCLE - rotation of crank per cycle | 2 |
OTTO cycle - camshaft rotate per cycle | 1 |
AIR to FUEL RATIO BEST | 12:1 |
Manifold pressure gauge | Pressure between carburettor and cylinder Indicate carb ice condition |
Detonation | AIR FUEL MIXTURE LEAN or low grade of fuel |
Alternator vs generator | ALternator produce sufficient current for all system at lower engine speed and more constant output Lighter than generator (no electro magnet inside and absence of commutator |
Left-zero Ammeter | Show only output from LAternator |
Centre-zero Ammeter | Show flow from and to BAttery |
Oleo pneumatic Unit | telescopic construction with compressed air chamber |
Tyres | Monitor creep. - paint mark aligned |
Tyres ply rating | measure of strength of tyre§ |
Vs0 | stall all out start white |
Vs1 | stall all in. end green arc |
Vne | never exceed |
Vfe | max flapp extended |
Vno | fastest safe in smooth air |
Vacuum pump on light AIRCRAFT | ENGINE DRIVEN |
ICE CARB | MOIST AIR NOT DEEP - |
OIL GAUGE TIME RESPOND COLD ENGINE | 30 SEC |
FLUTTER EFFECT | OSCILLAR MOTION |
COMPRESSION IGNITION EXHAUST INDUCTION | OTTO 4 STROKE |
OLEO TORQUE PURPOSE | ALIGN WITH FRAME |
BLOCKED FUEL VENT | FALL OF PRESSURE |
RED LABEL OF UNDERCARRIAGE | DURING TRANSITION |
BLACK SMOKE DURING START | TO REACH MIXTURE |
DETONATION | HIGH CYLINDER TEMP |
DISCONNECTED MAGNETO FROM MASTER SWITCH | CANNOT SHUTDOWN |
ICING CARB | SUMMER DURING DESCENT |
DIP | BEFORE NORTH AFTER SOUTH -ANDS |
IMPULSE COUPLING | MECHANICAL SPRING LOADED |
INCREASE POWER OUTPUT FOR 4STROKE | INCREASE RPM |
COMPASS SWING | ON LAND ALIGNMENT |
LOW WING FUEL PUMP BACKUP | EL PUMP |