10 Questions
What is the primary purpose of inspection panels in integral fuel tank areas of an aircraft?
To provide access for internal inspection, repair, and overall servicing
In an aircraft, what is the function of a bladder fuel tank?
Store fuel in a reinforced rubberized bag
Which of the following is NOT a method to drive a fuel pump in an aircraft?
Hydraulically
What is the purpose of valves in an aircraft's fuel system?
Provide a means for shutting off the fuel flow and for tank and engine selection
Why is a fuel primer used in aircraft engines?
To draw fuel from the tanks to vaporize fuel directly into the cylinders before starting the engine
'Ease with which force can be transmitted over large distances' is an advantage associated with which system?
Hydraulic system
'Mechanical advantage is achieved by having an output piston larger than the input piston' - relates to which system component?
Hydraulic system
What property must hydraulic fluid possess for efficient operation in an aircraft's hydraulic system?
Good lubricating properties and incompressibility
In an aircraft, what is the role of a gauge in relation to the fuel system?
To indicate the amount of fuel measured by a sensing unit in each tank and display it in gallons or pounds
What law is represented by the formula F1 = F2 P1A1 = P2A2?
Pascal's Law
Test your knowledge on the factors affecting elevator effectiveness in controlling pitch, such as stability, power, thrustline, and horizontal tail surface position on the empennage. Explore concepts like T-tail, stabilator, and susceptibility to deep stall.
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