Lubercation Recip Flashcards
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What six functions of the lubercation system in a recip engine
Reduces friction Seals and cushions Removes heat Cleans the engine Protects from corrosion Performs hydraulic functions
What is is called when two parts are separated by oil and their is friction
Internal friction
When the engine is at sit for long periods of time it should be protected with what type of oil
Preservative oil
What is viscosity
Resistance of a fluid to flow
What is the measurement of viscosity
Saybolt seconds univseral viscosity
What is viscosity index
A measure for the change in viscosity of an oil as it changes temperature. The higher viscosity index the less viscosity change.
How is specific gravity normally specified
American petroleum institute
What is flash point
Temperature of the oil when it gives off enough vapor to ignite and flash, but not continue to burn.
What is fire point
Temperature to which the oil must be heated for the vapors to ignite and burn continuously
How do you test color
By comparing it to the American society of testing materials
What is residue
It is carbon build up
What are the six type of recip lubercating oils
Straight mineral Detergent Ashless-dispersant Multi viscosity Synthetic Semi synthetic
What is straight mineral oil used for
They are used for the break in cycle after and engine has been overhauled
What is coke
Solid carbon residue left when all volatile parts of mineral oil have been evaporated
What is detergent oil
Helps prevent sludge and varnish build up unsuitable for aircraft engines
What is Ashley’s dispersant oil used for
It’s used for everyday oil for recip engines
What does AD oil do
It helps contains containments and prevent blockage
Are synthetic oil suitable for recip engines
No
What is the first number is 20w50 stand for
The cold that the viscosity can handle
What does the w mean in 20w50
Winter use also
What does the 50 mean in 20w50
It’s viscosity can go to 50
What is extreme pressure lubricant used for
It is used in high pressure areas where metal can be in contact with each other very easily
What are the two types of lubercation systems
Wet sump
Dry sump
What is the sump
A low point in an aircraft engine in which the oil collects and stored or from which the engine pumps from