Week 3 ice and rain

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When the combustion ___ ___ builds enough pressure it allows the ________ unit to start.

air fan, ignition

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What is one method of inspection on exhaust heaters to detect leaks?

Pressurize & submerge in water

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On a large transport type aircraft, which components will receive pressure first during an emergency landing gear selection?

Gear doors

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When the temperature level falls below a preset value, the heater starts working again and continues to do this throughout the flight. What is this known as!?

Cycle

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Some exhaust mufflers have welded _____ attached, which increase ____ transfer to the cabin air.

studs, heat

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What component in the combustion heater sends power to open the fuel control solenoid?

Thermostat

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To alter the speed of actuation in any component in a pressurized system, these units are used for that purpose.

Restrictors

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In any pressurized system flow is maintained in one direction through a _____ valve.

Check

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One advantage of high pressure cylinders is that they are _____ but they cannot be _________ during flight.

light, recharged

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What component in a combustion heater ensures the correct air quantity & pressure is delivered to the combustion chamber?

Combustion blower

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How often would an inspection be carried out on an aircraft using a shroud heater?

100 hours

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Liquids and gasses have the ability to flow so both are considered fluids. However, the difference remains, ______ are highly compressible but _______ are practically ______________.

gasses, liquids, incompressible

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What type of pneumatic system would be required to operate a de-icing component on a piston engine aircraft?

Low pressure

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What are the three types of pneumatic systems?

low, medium, high

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Combustion heaters require a ________ pressure pump with built-in ______ as it pulls the fuel through a ______.

constant, relief, filter

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How does the de-ice system activate "pressure" or "vacuum" to the de-ice boots?

shuttle valve

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What are two methods of removing moisture from a pneumatic system?

separator, chemical

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With the combustion type heater, a ____/___ mixture is ignited in an airtight inner combustion chamber and the _______ is sent overboard.

fuel/air, exhaust

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What component will isolate the original hydraulics in the lines when activating the emergency air brake system?

shuttle valve

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These numerous welded components are potential areas for what to occur?

exhaust leaks

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Why are Electric Heaters not commonly used in older small and mid-sized aircraft?

- Consumes Generator Power

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How many attempts does the pilot have to actuate the emergency landing gear extension system!?

One

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Which of the safety switches keeps the control solenoid closed if there is not sufficient ventilation air?

duct limit

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When airborne, the aircraft uses ___ air but on the ground a ____ ___ draws air inward and these events are controlled by the ___ switch.

ram, vent fan, wow

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What is the name given to the air component that is warmed and sent to the cabin?

Ventilation

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Modern aircraft utilize what type of ignition units?

Electronic

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What type of pneumatic system would be used on emergency landing gear?

High

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The variable ________ is an adjustable _____ regulating device.

resistor, speed

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The control solenoid is located downstream from the main solenoid at the entrance to the combustion _______ and this is controlled by the __________ and _____ safety switches.

Chamber, thermostat, three

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How does the ignition unit step-up voltage to achieve a high spark?

Coil

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Which one of the safety switches senses if there is sufficient air from the combustion air fan?

Pressure

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Adding compressed ________ to move hydraulic fluid is known as a process called ____________.

nitrogen, pneudraulics

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What type of heaters are commonly found on small to mid-size aircraft?

Combustion

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What type of heating system runs the risk of contamination from __ gasses?

CO, Exhaust Shroud

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Air pressure in the range of 50-150 psi would be considered a ___ pressure system.

Mid

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This air component is directed between the combustion chamber and the outer shroud and delivered where?

ambient, cabin

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Most single piston engine aircraft use what type of heating system?

Exhaust Shroud

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Ambient air is warmed through _________ from combustion heat.

Convection

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High pressure air systems use metal _______ at a pressure rating of ____-____ psi.

Bottles, 1000-3000

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The main ________ valve allows fuel-flow to the unit and it is controlled by the heater ______ in the cockpit.

solenoid, switch