Chapter 8 - Fire Seals, Drains and Mounts Flashcards
1
Q
What materials are used for the fire seals?
A
Titanium Alloy (Rear, front, center beam and vertical firewalls) Stainless Steel (Floor/deck)
2
Q
How many drain points are in the deck?
A
3 (Golf ball drains)
3
Q
Why is there a gap around the outside of the exhaust pipe?
A
To induce an air flow through the engine compartment to clear fumes and aid cooling
4
Q
What do the rubber dampers on the supports provide?
A
Absorb vibrations from the turbulent high velocity efflux
5
Q
How many engine drains are there?
A
Six
6
Q
How is the engine mounted to the aircraft?
A
Structural mount
Bipolar mount
Alignment Rod - Read 8-4
7
Q
How many lift rings are there?
A
3
