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100

Induction combines what two items

Air and Fuel
100

What item(s) provides electrical energy for the spark plugs on a gas piston engine?

Magnetos

100

Benefits of the gasoline powered engine?

Lighter

Cheaper to maintain

cheaper fuel

easier to start

100
What are the four cycles/stages of a Gas Turbine Engine?

Intake, Compression, Combustion, and Exhaust

100

Primary differences between a Turbofan and Turbojet gas turbine engine?

Various Answers

200

What are the two types of induction systems commonly used on small aircraft?

Carburetor and Fuel Injection

200
Describe what the "Ground" symbol looks like on a wiring schematic/diagram

vertical line with 3 horizontal lines of decreasing size.

200

Benefits of a diesel powered engine?

More Power

Longer life-cycle

Better at higher altitudes

200

What are the different sections of the turbojet engine called?

Fan, Compressor, Combustion, Turbine, and Exhaust/Afterburner

200
Which type of turbine engine is most common in fighter aircraft?
Turbojet
300

Which type of Induction has issues with smaller diameter fuel lines?

Fuel Injection

300

What is the purpose of engine oil?

Reduce friction= reduced heat

Lubrication= improved engine health

300

Which type of fuel is more common at airports?

Diesel because it's essentially the same as?

300

Which type of turbine engine is most common in helicopters?

Turboshaft

300

What components/systems does the Accessories Gearbox operate?

Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Oil, Generators, AC, etc.

400

Gas piston engines require which three aspects to operate?

Air, Fuel, and Spark

400

What are the two types of oil sumps? And explain the difference between them.

Wet and Dry

400

Provide the examples of Ignition Fuels and Compression Fuels

Ignition: MoGas and AvGas

Combustion: Diesel, Jet A, and Kerosene

400
What is the typical ratio for high-bypass vs. low-bypass airflow percentages?

80-20%

400

Which type of engine is most common in Air Carrier aircraft?

Turbofan

500

What type of aircraft induction duct is considered to be a "low-drag air inlet design"?

NACA Duct

500

The typical starter motor is how many volts within a series-wound motor?

12 or 24 volts

500

Are Diesel and Jet A fuels exactly the same?

No, Jet A is easier to burn, but also burns hotter. It also has additional additives and including anti-icing

500

Which type of turbine engine excels at low speeds while retaining high power?

Turboprop

500

What provides the "spark" for a gas turbine engine?

Engine exciter/ignitor box