Systems 5 Fuel and oil
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Fuel system type?
A: Gravity-fed or pump-assisted.
Fuel grades?
A: 100LL typical.
Why sump fuel?
A: Remove water/contaminants.
Oil purpose?
A: Lubrication, cooling, sealing.
Oil pressure meaning?
A: Indicates lubrication health.
Fuel vent purpose?
A: Prevent vacuum lock.
What is vapor lock?
A: Fuel boiling in lines.
Oil temperature rise indicates?
A: Cooling or lubrication issue.
Fuel selector positions?
A: Both / Left / Right / Off.
Why monitor fuel quantity?
A: Prevent fuel exhaustion.
Engine quits after takeoff → fuel selector
fuel selector
Water in fuel
→ do not fly
Low oil pressure
→ land immediately
Fuel imbalance →
→ switch tanks
Fuel starvation vs exhaustion?
A: Starvation = fuel available but not delivered
Rising oil temp
→ reduce power
Blocked vent
→ engine failure risk
Fuel smell
→ possible leak
Fuel gauge unreliable
→ time-based planning
Risk mitigation
→ land with reserves