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What type of tachometer is used in Standard or Garmin G500 equipped airplanes?
What type of tachometer is used in Standard or Garmin G500 equipped airplanes?
- Electric tachometer (correct)
- Digital tachometer
- Radio tachometer
- Mechanical tachometer
Where is the magnetic sensor for the tachometer mounted?
Where is the magnetic sensor for the tachometer mounted?
- On the engine block
- On the right magneto
- On the left magneto (correct)
- On the pilot's side of the instrument panel
What information does the tachometer provide?
What information does the tachometer provide?
- Fuel pressure in psi
- Altitude in feet
- Crankshaft speed in revolutions per minute (correct)
- Airspeed in knots
Where is the tachometer located in the cockpit of a Standard or Garmin G500 equipped airplane?
Where is the tachometer located in the cockpit of a Standard or Garmin G500 equipped airplane?
Which parameter is the tachometer reading dependent on?
Which parameter is the tachometer reading dependent on?
Study Notes
Tachometer
- The tachometer is an electric instrument that displays crankshaft speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
- The tachometer gets its information from a magnetic sensor attached to the left magneto.
- This sensor is positioned on the pilot's side of the instrument panel, beneath the dual manifold pressure gauge.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of tachometers, including their function and how they measure crankshaft speed in RPM. Explore the components involved, such as the magnetic sensor and its placement on the instrument panel. Test your knowledge of this essential instrument in aviation and automotive contexts.
