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1
Q

Who is authorized to repair a fuel flow indicating system

A

only by an FAA approved repair station certificated for a certain instrument

2
Q

Where can you find the electrical power requirements for a fuel flow indicating system

A

Aircraft maintenance manual

3
Q

What type of instrument system is used for measuring cylinder head temperature and exhaust gas temperature

A

Thermocouple system

4
Q

What should a thermocouple cylinder head temperature indicator read when the engine is cold

A

Same as the outside temperature

5
Q

What should a ratiometer temperature indicator read when electrical power is off

A

Pointer should be off scale on the low side

6
Q

What are the units in engine fuel flow system

A

A transmitter and indicator for each engine

7
Q

What does a manifold pressure gauge indicate

A

Absolute pressure in the intake manifold

8
Q

What would be the effect of a broken manifold pressure gauge line

A

Gauge will indicate atmospheric pressure

9
Q

What does the engine tachometer indicate

A

Crankshaft speed RPM

10
Q

What is the electric source for a cylinder head temperature gauge

A

Thermocouple attached to cylinder head

11
Q

Where is a carburetor air temperature bulb located

A

In the air intake passage to the engine

12
Q

What kind of indicator mechanism is used to measure oil pressure

A

Bourdon tube

13
Q

What kind of indicator mechanism is used to measure manifold pressure

A

Differential bellows

14
Q

What is used to fill the line between a fuel pressure gauge and the fuel metering system

A

Light oil such as kerosine

15
Q

What is the range of pressure needed for a fuel pressure gage used with float carburetor

A

Normally between 1 to 25 psi

16
Q

In what units is an electronic motorless mass flow meter system calibrated

A

Pounds per hour of fuel flow