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What is a flapper valve |
A type of valve that only allows transfer of fluid in one direction |
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What is a shimmy damper |
A two chamber hydraulic valve which helps prevent shimmying of nose landing gear |
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What do baffles in a fuel tank do |
Prevent fuel from surging back and forth |
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What is a sump used for |
Water and other contaminants typically are heavier than fuel and therefore sink to the bottom of the tank. A sump enables this water to be drained |
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All fuel tanks are vented to? |
Atmosphere |
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Why are fuel lines pressurized |
To prevent vapor lock in the lines at high altitude |
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Four types of constant displacement pumps |
Vane type, gear type, gerotor and piston |
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What type of pump requires cooling via bypass fluid |
Stratopower pump - a variable displacement pump |
