Systems Midterm Review

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The function of the cylinders in a reciprocating engine are to

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House the piston and provide a combustion chamber.

Front

What are the advantages of a fuel injection system?

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Less susceptible to fuel icing, Use less fuel than carburetor equipped engines, Generally produce more engine power.

Front

What happens when operating a reciprocating engine with the mixture too rich?

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Carbon is left behind and builds up causing fouled spark plugs

Front

What kind of wing design is most common in jet aircraft?

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Swept

Front

Turbojets can obtain a substantial increase in thrust by employing

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Afterburner

Front

The _____ is the initial source of power while the _____ is the main source post engine start.

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Battery; alternator

Front

What kind of flaps does the Cirrus SR20 have?

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Slotted

Front

The monocoque construction method is best described as

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One piece of stressed skin as the main structural component

Front

What is the purpose of an octane rating for fuel?

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Determine the fuel’s resistance to detonation

Front

What causes adverse yaw?

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An aileron moving downward creates more lift, thus more drag and pulls the nose in the opposite direction.