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What is the purpose of a fuel primer in an aircraft?
What is the purpose of a fuel primer in an aircraft?
- To shut off the fuel flow in case of emergency
- To draw fuel from the tanks and vaporize it into the cylinders before starting the engine (correct)
- To select which tanks the engine is drawing fuel from
- To indicate the amount of fuel in each tank
In a hydraulic system, what is the advantage of having an output piston larger than the input piston?
In a hydraulic system, what is the advantage of having an output piston larger than the input piston?
- It achieves a mechanical advantage for transmitting force over large distances (correct)
- It prevents leaks in the hydraulic system
- It reduces friction in the hydraulic lines
- It increases the speed of the hydraulic fluid
Which component is responsible for delivering a continuous supply of fuel to an aircraft's engine?
Which component is responsible for delivering a continuous supply of fuel to an aircraft's engine?
- Fuel pump (correct)
- Fuel primer
- Valves
- Gauge
What characteristic must hydraulic fluid have in order to work effectively in an aircraft?
What characteristic must hydraulic fluid have in order to work effectively in an aircraft?
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How are bladder fuel tanks described in an aircraft?
How are bladder fuel tanks described in an aircraft?
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What does Pascal's Law state?
What does Pascal's Law state?
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What is the main function of valves in an aircraft's fuel system?
What is the main function of valves in an aircraft's fuel system?
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What does a hydraulic system rely on to transmit force over large distances?
What does a hydraulic system rely on to transmit force over large distances?
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