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Explain the engine: Power section.
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Consists of an aerial flow compressor, a combustion chamber, a multi stage turbine, and an exhaust.
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What is the function of the engine: Torque meter.
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Electronically measures the torsional deflection (twist).
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What is the function of the engine: Reduction Gear system.
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Reduces the engine rpm within the range of efficient propeller rpm.
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What is the function of the Propeller blades.
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Provides an efficient and flexible means of converging engines SHP to thrust.
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What is the function of the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU).
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Makes aircraft self sufficient.
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What is the function of the fuel system: Fuel cells/tanks.
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Four integral wing tanks and an auxillary tank carry the fuel supply for the engines.
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What is the function of the fuel system: Vents.
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Prevents overpressurization and overflow.
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What is the function of the fuel system: Fuel boost pumps.
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The scavenge section routes fuel into a surge box while the boost section pumps fuel from the surge box to the engine driven pump.
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What is the function of the fuel system: Fuel transfer pumps.
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Boost section pumps fuel from the fuselage cell to any wing tank.
Scavenge section pumps fuel to the fuselage cell from the bottom of the center section tank. |
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What is the function of the fuel system: Explosion suppressant foam.
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Installed in the four integral wing tanks. Designed to prevent fuel tank explosions.
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What is the function of the fuel system: Control panels.
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Enables the pressure fueling valves to be checked before fueling begins.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Power Section.
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Compromises the combustion section.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Torquemeter.
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Primary support structure between the power unit and reduction gear box.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Reduction Gear system.
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Reduces the engine rpm within the range of efficient propeller rpm.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Propeller.
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Maintains a preselected rpm automatically.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Fuel cells/tanks.
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Four integral wing tanks and an auxillary tank carry the fuel supply for the engines.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Vents.
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Prevents overpressurization and overflow or siphoning during maneuvering.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Pumps.
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Supplies fuel flow for cross feeding.
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How does the following component achieve the systems function: Control panel.
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The control center for fueling and defueling.
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What is the P-3C total fuel capacity in US gallons.
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9,200.
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How does the ambient air temperature influence the operation of the fuel system?
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Temperature and fuel density tolerances causes the fuel weight to change with a constant quantity.
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How does the fuel system interface with the following: propulsion system.
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Each of the four wing tanks can supply fuel to its respective engine.
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How does the fuel system interface with the following: hydraulic system.
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Provides a means of cooling for hydraulic pumps and requires a minimum of 1000 lbs.
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What safety precautions must be observed during fueling operations?
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Allow atleast 3 minutes following refueling before using the dipstick and verify positive fuel tank venting.
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