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To view this page ensure that Adobe Flash Player version 9.0.124 or greater is installed. -fading - factors affecting propagation (reflection, absorption, interface, twilight, shoreline, mountain, static) 3. Power Plant a) Piston Engine -General -design types -principles of the 4-stroke internal combustion engine -mechanical components -lubrication system -function -schematic construction -monitoring instruments and indicators -lubricants -Air Cooling -system monitoring -cylinder head temperature -cowl flaps -Ignition -systematic construction and function -types of ignition -magnetic check -Engine fuel supply -carburetor (construction and mode of operation, carburetor icing) -fuel injection (construction and mode of operation) -alternate air -Engine performance -pressure/ density altitude -performance as a function of pressure and temperature -Power augmentation devices -turbocharger, supercharger (construction and effect on engine performance) -Fuel -types, grades -detonation characteristics, octane rating -colour coding -additives -water content, ice formation -fuel density -alternate fuels, differences in specification, limitations -Mixture -rich and lean mixture -maximum power and fuel economy mixture setting -Engine handling and manipulation -power setting, power range -mixture setting - operational limitations -Operational criteria |
