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What is the function of the engine speed governor?
What is the function of the engine speed governor?
How does the pilot servo valve rod affect roller cage position?
How does the pilot servo valve rod affect roller cage position?
What happens when the power lever is moved in an increase direction?
What happens when the power lever is moved in an increase direction?
How does the pilot servo valve slow down the movement of the pilot servo control rod?
How does the pilot servo valve slow down the movement of the pilot servo control rod?
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What does compressing the flyweight speeder spring lead to?
What does compressing the flyweight speeder spring lead to?
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How is the roller cage position affected by a decrease in engine speed?
How is the roller cage position affected by a decrease in engine speed?
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What is the role of the multiplying linkage when the engine returns to a steady governed state?
What is the role of the multiplying linkage when the engine returns to a steady governed state?
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What is the purpose of a bypass valve in a fuel filter assembly?
What is the purpose of a bypass valve in a fuel filter assembly?
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How are disposable fuel filter elements typically managed during maintenance?
How are disposable fuel filter elements typically managed during maintenance?
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What action is taken if wear debris or unusual contaminants are found during the examination of a fuel filter element?
What action is taken if wear debris or unusual contaminants are found during the examination of a fuel filter element?
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Where is a high pressure fuel filter disc assembly typically located?
Where is a high pressure fuel filter disc assembly typically located?
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What does a fuel pressure differential switch measure?
What does a fuel pressure differential switch measure?
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How are high pressure fuel filter elements typically managed during maintenance?
How are high pressure fuel filter elements typically managed during maintenance?
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What is the purpose of a fuel pressure differential switch?
What is the purpose of a fuel pressure differential switch?
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What is the advantage of a variable displacement engine-driven fuel pump over a spur gear pump?
What is the advantage of a variable displacement engine-driven fuel pump over a spur gear pump?
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In a low-pressure application, what type of engine fuel filter is typically used?
In a low-pressure application, what type of engine fuel filter is typically used?
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Why is burner pressure sensed and signalled to a FCU?
Why is burner pressure sensed and signalled to a FCU?
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How is the metering valve controlled in a hydro-pneumatic FCU?
How is the metering valve controlled in a hydro-pneumatic FCU?
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What effect does air inlet temperature and pressure have on fuel scheduling within a FCU?
What effect does air inlet temperature and pressure have on fuel scheduling within a FCU?
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Describe the operation of a fuel cooled oil cooler.
Describe the operation of a fuel cooled oil cooler.
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What is the purpose of an integrated fuel flow transmitter?
What is the purpose of an integrated fuel flow transmitter?
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Describe the function of a fuel pressurising and dump valve.
Describe the function of a fuel pressurising and dump valve.
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What type of fuel pumps are commonly used in aircraft engines?
What type of fuel pumps are commonly used in aircraft engines?
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What role does a flow control hydro-mechanical FCU play when an aircraft is climbing with the engine under steady-state governed conditions?
What role does a flow control hydro-mechanical FCU play when an aircraft is climbing with the engine under steady-state governed conditions?
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What happens to the burner pressure as the engine slows down?
What happens to the burner pressure as the engine slows down?
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How does the fuel flow change when the multiplying linkage moves further to the right?
How does the fuel flow change when the multiplying linkage moves further to the right?
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What occurs when the flyweight force reaches equilibrium with the speeder spring force?
What occurs when the flyweight force reaches equilibrium with the speeder spring force?
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In what position are the flyweights after they return to an upright position?
In what position are the flyweights after they return to an upright position?
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What must be done before shutting down the engine with respect to turbine cooling?
What must be done before shutting down the engine with respect to turbine cooling?
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When is the fuel shut-off valve closed during the shutdown procedure?
When is the fuel shut-off valve closed during the shutdown procedure?
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What is an essential step in engine shutdown according to the text?
What is an essential step in engine shutdown according to the text?
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