Engine Lubrication System Beta 1

What is the primary reason for having a lubricant within the engine?

• To operate the pitch change mechanism

• To cool the engine

• To clean the engine

• To reduce friction

What is the purpose of the pressure relief valve in the lubricating system?

• To remove impurities from the oil

• To operate the pitch change mechanism

• To cool the oil

• To maintain constant pressure over the engine speed and oil temperature ranges

What is the function of the oil differential pressure switch in the full flow lubrication system?

• To remove impurities from the oil

• To give a warning of filter blockage

• To measure oil quantity

• To cool the bearings

What is the purpose of the scavenge pumps in the lubricating system?

• To push the oil through the oil cooler

• To remove air bubbles from the oil

• To transfer oil to the oil tank

• To cool the oil

What is the purpose of the chip detector in the lubricating system?

• To cool the bearings

• To measure oil temperature

• To remove impurities from the oil

• To give a warning of filter blockage

What is the function of the torque meter pump in the lubricating system?

• To maintain constant pressure over the engine speed and oil temperature ranges

• To remove air bubbles from the oil

• To boost engine oil pressure to balance the axial thrust of the helical cut gears within the propeller reduction gear

• To operate the pitch change mechanism

What is the purpose of the deaerator tray in the lubricating system?

• To cool the bearings

• To measure oil quantity

• To give a warning of filter blockage

• To remove air bubbles from the oil

What is the function of the oil pressure transmitter in the lubricating system?

• To transfer oil to the oil tank

• To indicate malfunctions in the oil system

• To give a warning of filter blockage

• To measure oil temperature

What is the purpose of the hollow shaft in the lubricating system?

• To operate the pitch change mechanism

• To cool the bearings

• To vent air pressure from the engine

• To remove air bubbles from the oil

What is the function of the fuel-cooled oil cooler in the lubricating system?

• To cool the oil

• To boost engine oil pressure

• To remove impurities from the oil

• To measure oil quantity