Unit 8 Section 1 Review

True or false, the aircraft must be connected to the fuel pump with a ground wire before fueling.

• True

• False

What component on an aircraft generates electricity from the engine?

• Ammeter

• Alternator

• Fuse

• Voltage

What does the selector valve do in a hydraulic system?

• Store hydraulic fluid for use

• Regulates the amount of hydraulic pressure

• Controls the direction of hydraulic fluid

• Removes small particles from hydraulic fluid

Which fuel system component vaporizes fuel and pushes it directly into the cylinders?

• Filler

• Primer

• Pump

• Vent

Which of these could occur if a fuel tank is allowed to run dry? You can select more than one.

• Engine may stop or be difficult to restart

• Vapor lock may occur in the fuel lines

• Requires in-air refueling

• Water could enter the tank

An aircraft engine specifies that it requires 100LL fuel. What color avgas should be used in this engine?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

Which of these aircraft components require electricity from the alternator to function? Select all that apply.

• Engine

• Lights

• Propeller

• Radio

• Starter

True or false, Pascal's law states when there is an increase in pressure at any point in a confined fluid, there is a decrease at every other point in the container.

• True

• False

If there is a high charge on the ammeter, the pilot should turn off the avionics master switch to protect the electronics, then turn off the main master switch and turn it back on to reset the alternator. Finally, they should turn off all non-essential equipment to preserve power and land ASAP.

• True

• False

What is one advantage of retractable landing gear over fixed landing gear?

• It costs less to maintain

• It supports more weight on landing

• It produces more force during braking

• It produces less drag during flight