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Why is it important that turbine fuel not to be mixed with aviation gasoline used in an aircraft |
The turbine engine fuel will cause the engine to detonate sevely |
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What grade of aviation gasoline is dyed blue |
Low lead grade 100 |
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What damage is likely to occur if an aircraft reciprocating engine that is designed to use grade 100 fuel is operated with grade 80 fuel |
Detonation will occur, leading to bent connecting rods, burned piston, and cracked cylinder heads |
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What is meant by detonation in an aircraft reciprocating engine |
Detonation is an uncontrolled burning of fuel in the cynlinder of engine. Its is an explosion, rather than smooth burning |
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What is the danger of using fuel that vaporizes too readily |
Vapor lock can occur in the fuel lines. This will shut off the flow of fuel to the engine |
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What type of fuel is Jet A |
A fuel with heavy kerosine base, a flash point of 110-150 deg F, freezing point of -40 deg F, and a heat energy content of 18,600 Btu/pound |
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What are the two functions of tetraethyl lead that is added to avaiation gasoline |
It increases the critical pressure and the temperature of the fuel, and it acts as a lubricant for the valves |
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What document is required for a certified aircraft to legally operate on automotive gasoline |
There must be a supplemental type certificate for the aircraft to operate on automotive gasoline |
