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What components make up the vacuum system for operating gyro instruments?
What components make up the vacuum system for operating gyro instruments?
- One engine driven wet vacuum pump, two regulators, and a sensor
- Two vacuum pumps, no regulators, and additional sensors
- Three engine driven dry vacuum pumps, no regulators, and an air filter
- Two engine driven dry vacuum pumps, regulators, check valve, tubing, and an air filter (correct)
What happens when vacuum is lost from a pump in the system?
What happens when vacuum is lost from a pump in the system?
- The check valve closes and vacuum is supplied by one remaining pump (correct)
- A secondary pump automatically activates without any indicator
- The system shuts down completely until manual reset
- The gauge displays a green light indicating normal operation
What indicates that vacuum is not available from one side of the system?
What indicates that vacuum is not available from one side of the system?
- A drop in the fuel gauge reading
- A red malfunction button on the face of the gauge (correct)
- A blue indicator light on the gauge
- An audible alarm signaling operator attention
What is the purpose of the air filter in the vacuum system?
What is the purpose of the air filter in the vacuum system?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the gyro instrument vacuum system?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the gyro instrument vacuum system?
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Vacuum System
- The vacuum system utilizes two engine-driven dry vacuum pumps.
- Two vacuum regulator valves containing filters are present.
- A check valve and tubing are found on each engine.
- A vacuum gauge monitors the system continuously.
- If vacuum is lost from either pump or due to malfunctions, the check valve automatically closes.
- This allows one pump to provide vacuum in the event of a failure.
- A malfunctioning pump will be indicated by a red button on the gauge.
- An air filter in the system contributes to increased gyro life.
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