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1
Q

What are the two main gasses that make up our atmosphere?

A

Nitrogen and oxygen

2
Q

Why are the cabins of most turbine powered aircraft pressurized?

A

These aircraft fly at such high altitudes that supplemental oxygen would be needed for the occupants if the cabins were not pressurized.

3
Q

Where does the pressurizing air come from on most turbine-powered aircraft?

A

From the engine turbocharger.

4
Q

What determines the amount of pressurization that an aircraft can use?

A

The structural strength of the aircraft cabin.

5
Q

How is cabin pressure controlled in a pressurized aircraft?

A

More pressure than is needed is pumped into the aircraft cabin, and the pressure controller modulates the outflow valve to maintain the correct pressure in the cabin.

6
Q

What is meant by the isobaric mode of cabin pressurization?

A

The isobaric mode of cabin pressurization is the mode that keeps the cabin altitude constant as the aircraft changes its flight altitude.

7
Q

What is meant by the constant differential mode of cabin pressurization?

A

After the pressure in the aircraft reaches maximum value that is allowed by structural considerations, the constant differential mode of operation is the mode that holds the pressure inside the cabin a constant amount above the outside air pressure.

8
Q

What is the function of the cabin outflow valve on a pressurized aircraft?

A

The cabin outflow valve, which is controlled by the pressure controller, maintains the correct amount of pressure inside the cabin.

9
Q

What is the function of the cabin pressure safety valve on a pressurized aircraft?

A

The cabin pressure safety valve prevents cabin pressure exceeding the maximum allowable differential pressure.

10
Q

Why must pressurized aircraft ave a negative pressure relief valve?

A

The structure of an aircraft cabin is not designed in such a way that it can tolerate the inside pressure being lower than the outside pressure.

11
Q

What keeps the cabin of a pressurized aircraft from being pressurized when the aircraft is on the ground?

A

A squat switch on the landing gear holds the safety valve open when the aircraft is on the ground.

12
Q

What are two types of air conditioning systems that may be installed on an aircraft?

A

Air-cycle systems and vapor-cycle systems.

13
Q

Where does the warm air come from that is used to heat the cabin of a large jet transport aircraft?

A

Warm compressor bleed air is used.

14
Q

Where does the warm air come from that is used to heat the cabin of most small single-engine reciprocating-engine-powered aircraft?

A

From a shroud around the engine muffler.

15
Q

Where does the fuel come from that is used in an aircraft combustion heater?

A

From the aircraft fuel tanks

16
Q

What happens to a combustion heater if the flow of ventilating air is restricted?

A

If the ventilating air is restricted and the temperature reaches a preset value, the limit switch will cause the fuel to be shut off to the heater.

17
Q

How is the heat removed from an aircraft cabin with a vapor-cycle air conditioning system?

A

The cabin heat is absorbed by the refrigerant in the evaporator, and it is carried outside the aircraft where it is given up to the outside air in the condenser.

18
Q

What produces the cool air in the air-cycle air conditioning system?

A

Warm air is blown across the evaporator where its heat is transferred into the refrigerant. The air that leaves the evaporator is cool.

19
Q

Why must air-cycle air conditioning systems incorporate a water separator?

A

The rapid cooling of the air in the expansion turbine causes moisture to condense in the form of fog. The moisture is trapped in the moisture separator before the air is released into the cabin.

20
Q

What is used as the refrigerant in a vapor-cycle air conditioning system?

A

A Freon-type liquid refrigerant known as Refrigerant 12

21
Q

What are three ways supplemental oxygen can be carried in an aircraft?

A

As a high-pressure gas, in its liquid form, and as a solid in the form of a candle.

22
Q

What kind of gaseous oxygen must be used to service an aircraft oxygen system?

A

Only aviators breathing oxygen. Hospital oxygen and welding oxygen contain too much moisture to be used.

23
Q

What is used to check an oxygen system for leaks?

A

A special leak detector liquid that is a form of nonoily soap.

24
Q

What is a continuous flow oxygen system?

A

An oxygen system that continuously flows a metered amount of oxygen into the mask.

25
Q

What is a pressure-demand oxygen system?

A

An oxygen system that flows oxygen to the mask only when the wearer of the mask inhales. Above a specified altitude, the regulator meters oxygen under pressure into the mask when the wearer inhales.

26
Q

What identification must be stamped on an oxygen bottle that is carried in an aircraft?

A

The identification DOT 3AA or DOT 3HT, the date of manufacture, and the date of all of the hydrostatic tests.

27
Q

Is there a special requirement as to the type of oxygen used in aircraft systems, and if so, what is it?

A

Only aviator’s breathing oxygen should be used.

28
Q

Describe the operating principle of a continuous-flow oxygen system.

A

High-pressure oxygen flows from the storage cylinder to a pressure regulator where it is reduced and then to the mask outlets whenever the system is turned on.

29
Q

Describe the operating principle of a pressure-demand oxygen system.

A

Demand systems allow oxygen to flow from the cylinder to the regulator and them to the mask only when the user inhales. Pressure-demand systems provide oxygen to the mask at higher than atmospheric pressure when used at extremely high altitudes, forcing oxygen into the user’s lungs.

30
Q

Why should be used to purge an oxygen system of moisture?

A

Oxygen, dry air, or dry nitrogen.

31
Q

What action must be taken when an oxygen system has been open to the atmosphere?

A

The system must be purged of any moisture.

32
Q

Describe the safety precautions that should be observed when servicing oxygen systems.

A

Avoid all contact with petroleum based oil or grease, don’t smoke, keep everything very clean, service systems outdoors if at all possible, and keep the caps on the bottles to protect the valves.

33
Q

What is a Roots blower?

A

A type of engine-driven compresor

34
Q

Name two different types of independent cabin air compressors.

A

Positive-displacement and centrifugal

35
Q

What is the source of pressurization air in most jet aircraft?

A

bleed air

36
Q

What device provides the principle means of controlling cabin pressure?

A

outflow valve

37
Q

What unit regulates the position of an outflow valve?

A

The cabin pressure controller

38
Q

Name several methods used on reciprocating-engine aircraft for providing heated cabin air.

A

Exhaust shroud heat exchangers, combustion heaters, and electric heaters.

39
Q

What is the function of the ventilating air in a combustion heater?

A

Ventilating air transports the heat from the heater into the cabin and prevents combustion gasses from entering the cabin if the combustion chamber develops a crack

40
Q

What are the sources of ventilating air in a combustion heater?

A

Ram air in flight, a blower on the ground, or possibly a compressor if the airplane is pressurized.

41
Q

Name the basic components of an air-cycle cooling system.

A

The compressor and expansion turbine, heat exchangers, and various valves.

42
Q

Describe the basic operating principles that allow an air-cycle system to produce cool air.

A

Hot engine bleed air is cooled in the primary heat exchanger, compressed, then cooled again in the secondary heat exchanger. This air is expanded across the turbine where energy is extracted and the pressure is reduced. This produces a large temperature drop.

43
Q

Describe the basic operating principles of a water separator.

A

Cool, moist air is swirled so that water droplets are separated by centrifugal force, captured by a sock, and drained.

44
Q

Name the principle components of a vapor-cycle system.

A

A compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and an evaporator.

45
Q

In what significant way is a vapor-cycle cooling system different from an air-cycle system?

A

Vapor-cycle systems use refrigerant liquid, usually Freon.

46
Q

Why is oil added to the refrigerant in a vapor-cycle air conditioning system?

A

To lubricate the compressor.