10 Questions
What is the purpose of a fuel primer in an aircraft?
To draw fuel from the tanks and vaporize it into the cylinders before starting the engine
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
Which component is responsible for delivering a continuous supply of fuel to an aircraft's engine?
Fuel pump
What characteristic must hydraulic fluid have in order to work effectively in an aircraft?
Ability to flow through all lines with minimum resistance and incompressibility
How are bladder fuel tanks described in an aircraft?
Reinforced rubberized bags installed in specific sections of aircraft structure for fuel storage
What does Pascal's Law state?
$P1A1 = P2A2$
What is the main function of valves in an aircraft's fuel system?
To provide a means for shutting off fuel flow, tank selection, crossfeed, and transfer
What does a hydraulic system rely on to transmit force over large distances?
Mechanical advantage achieved by piston size difference
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Test your knowledge on different types of hydraulic fluid, including vegetable base, mineral base, and synthetic fluid. Learn about their properties, applications, and compatibility with seals and hoses in hydraulic systems.
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