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Where are the carburetor and air box located on the engine?
Where are the carburetor and air box located on the engine?
- Under the dual magnetos at the rear of the engine (correct)
- At the front of the engine near the fuel tank
- On top of the engine beneath the spark plugs
- Inside the engine block adjacent to the pistons
What must be removed to access the carburetor air box?
What must be removed to access the carburetor air box?
- The side panels of the aircraft
- At least the bottom cowl (correct)
- The top cowl
- The entire engine cover
How is carburetor heat supplied?
How is carburetor heat supplied?
- By a duct connected to the fuel tank
- From a separate heating element in the air box
- Through a fan located near the throttle
- Via a duct interconnected with a shroud on the exhaust manifold (correct)
What needs to be disconnected to access the carburetor air box?
What needs to be disconnected to access the carburetor air box?
Which cylinder is the exhaust manifold shroud associated with carburetor heat attached to?
Which cylinder is the exhaust manifold shroud associated with carburetor heat attached to?
Study Notes
Engine Carburetor and Air Box Location
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The carburetor and air box are located at the rear of the engine, under the dual magnetos.
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Access to the carburetor air box requires the removal of at least the bottom cowl.
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To disconnect the cable from the flutter valve arm, it must first be disconnected.
Carburetor Heat
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Carburetor heat is supplied by a duct.
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This duct is connected to a shroud which is mounted to the cylinder no. 4 exhaust manifold.
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Test your knowledge about the location and function of the carburetor and air box in engines. This quiz will cover aspects such as access points, components, and the mechanism of carburetor heat supply. Perfect for aviation mechanics or automotive enthusiasts.
