Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task J. Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems

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Maintenance on turbochargers.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 7-14
Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Superchargers and Turbosuperchargers › High Altitude Performance
that if the manifold pressure begins decreasing before the specified critical altitude, the engine and turbocharging system should be inspected by a qualified aviation maintenance technician (AMT) to verify that the system is operating properly. Ignition System In a spark…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 11-8
Chapter 11: Light-Sport Aircraft Engines › Description of Systems › Turbocharger & Control System
breakerless, capacitor discharge design with an integrated generator. [Figure 11-11] The ignition unit is completely free of maintenance and needs no external power supply. Two independent charging coils (1) located on the generator stator supply one ignition circuit each ... follows: 1-4-2-3. The fifth trigger coil (5) is used to provide the revolution counter signal. Turbocharger & Control System The Rotax 914 engine is equipped with an exhaust gas turbocharger making use of the energy in the exhaust…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 12-11
Chapter 12: Transition to Complex Airplanes › Retractable Landing Gear
situation and land as soon as practicable. It is very important to ensure that corrective maintenance is undertaken following any turbocharger malfunction. Retractable Landing Gear The primary benefits of being able to retract the landing gear are increased climb performance…