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Induction system filtering.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Induction & Exhaust Systems › Basic Carburetor Induction System › Induction System Filtering
Induction System Filtering Dust and dirt can be a serious source of trouble to an aircraft engine. Dust consists of small particles of hard, abrasive material that can be carried by the air and drawn into the engine cylinders ... operation in a dusty atmosphere is necessary, the engine can be protected by an alternate induction system air inlet which incorporates a dust filter. This type of air filter system normally consists of a filter element, a door…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 3-4
Chapter 3: Induction & Exhaust Systems › Basic Carburetor Induction System › Induction System Inspection & Maintenance
Induction System Inspection & Maintenance The induction system should be checked for cracks and leaks during all regularly scheduled engine inspections. The units of the system should be checked for security of mounting. The system should be kept clean ... servicing. Periodic removal and cleaning of the filter element is essential to satisfactory engine protection. If the induction system air filter becomes excessively dirty, it will cause a loss of power or the engine will not start…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 6-32
Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems › Engine Cooling Systems › Reciprocating Engine Cooling Systems
Engine Cooling Systems Excessive heat is always undesirable in both reciprocating and turbine aircraft engines. If means were not available for its control or elimination, major damage or complete engine failure would occur. Although the vast majority of reciprocating ... engines are air cooled, some diesel liquid-cooled engines are being made available for light aircraft. [Figure 6-49] In a liquid-cooled engine, around the cylinder are water jackets, in which liquid coolant is circulated and the coolant takes…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 3-5
Chapter 3: Induction & Exhaust Systems › Reciprocating Engine Induction Systems › Supercharged Induction Systems
Induction System Troubleshooting Figure 3-8 provides a general guide to the most common induction system troubles. Supercharged Induction Systems Since aircraft operate at altitudes where the air pressure is lower, it is useful to provide ... for compressing the air-fuel mixture. Some systems are used to normalize the air pressure entering the engine. These systems are used to regain the air pressure lost by the increase in altitude. This type of system…