AMTP 314

Relating to a branch of mechanics that deals with the equilibrium and motion of fluids and of solid bodies immersed in them

• Hydromechanical

• Aerodynamics

• Physics

• Chemistry

Usually transmitted via a mechanical driveshaft from the main fuel pump.

• Throttle demand signal

• Speed feedback signal

• Temperature signal

• Pressure signal

Usually a mechanical deflection of a small power lever at the FCU.

• Throttle demand signal

• Speed feedback signal

• Temperature signal

• Pressure signal

FCU receives_____ like CDP or Ambient Pressure via air sense lines.

• Pressure signals

• Temperature signals

• Speed feedback signals

• Throttle demand signals

Identify # 1 in the hydromechanical use of FCU.

• Hydraulic signal

• Pneumatic signal

• Mechanical signal

Identify # 2 in the hydromechanical use of FCU.

• Hydraulic signal

• Pneumatic signal

• Mechanical signal

Identify # 3 in the hydromechanical use of FCU.

• Mechanical signal

• Hydraulic signal

• Pneumatic signal

An engine control in the cockpit, that provides a throttle demand signal to the engine.

• Throttle Control

• Mixture Control

• Thrust lever

• Propeller Pitch Control

Makes sure that the necessary fuel gets to the fuel nozzles. All the fuel that is not needed for combustion returns to the fuel pump.

• Fuel Metering Section

• Governing Section

• Limiting Section

Monitors the governing section, makes sure that the engine always operates within safe limits.

• Monitoring Section

• Fuel Metering

• Power Control

• Engine protection