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What is the function of the shrouds in the exhaust system?
What is the function of the shrouds in the exhaust system?
- To capture ram air for heating (correct)
- To reduce engine noise
- To cool the exhaust gases
- To increase engine power
What is the purpose of the exhaust pipe from each cylinder?
What is the purpose of the exhaust pipe from each cylinder?
- To increase engine compression
- To reduce engine vibration
- To cool the engine oil
- To connect the cylinder to the muffler (correct)
What is the function of the tail pipe from each muffler?
What is the function of the tail pipe from each muffler?
- To heat the engine oil
- To redirect exhaust gases to the engine intake
- To reduce engine noise
- To route exhaust gases overboard through the lower cowling (correct)
What is one of the uses of the heated air captured by the shrouds?
What is one of the uses of the heated air captured by the shrouds?
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How many mufflers does the exhaust system have?
How many mufflers does the exhaust system have?
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Study Notes
Exhaust System
- Consists of a muffler for each bank of cylinders
- Each cylinder is connected to the muffler on its side of the engine by an exhaust pipe
Muffler Assemblies
- Enclosed in shrouds that capture ram air
- Ram air is heated by the exhaust gases in the muffler
- Heated air is used for:
- Heating the aircraft cabin
- Furnishing heated air for carburetor heat at the engine intake system
Exhaust Gas Routing
- Tail pipe from each muffler routes exhaust gases overboard
- Exhaust gases are released through the lower cowling
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This quiz covers the components and functionality of an aircraft exhaust system, including mufflers, exhaust pipes, and heated air systems.
