Questions and Answers
What type of controls are the throttle, mixture, and carburetor heat?
What is the purpose of the vernier adjustment on the mixture control?
What prevents vibration induced 'creeping' of the throttle control?
Which control has a locking device to lock it in any position desired?
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What must be depressed to move the mixture control?
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Study Notes
Controls
- Throttle, mixture, and carburetor heat controls have a push-pull type design
Mixture Control
- Equipped with a locking mechanism to secure in any desired position
- Depress the spring-loaded button to move the control, and release to lock
- Features a vernier adjustment for precision control setting
- Turning the knob in either direction changes the control setting
Throttle Control
- Lacks a locking button and vernier adjustment
- Has a knurled friction knob that is rotated for desired friction
- Friction knob prevents vibration-induced "creeping" of the control
Carburetor Heat Control
- Does not have a locking device
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Description
Learn about the throttle, mixture, and carburetor heat controls in an aircraft, including their design, features, and functions.
