Piston Engines
Topics in this section
- 021-10-01Fundamentals of Piston Engine Operation
Basic principles of reciprocating engines, components, cycle differences, and power definitions.
- 021-10-02Piston Engine Fuel Properties and Management
Fuel properties, detonation, pre-ignition, vapour lock, and fuel management.
- 021-10-03Engine Fuel Pumps
Pumps used in piston engine fuel systems, including engine-driven and auxiliary electric pumps.
- 021-10-04Carburettor & Injection Systems
Principles of carburetors and injection systems, induction icing, mixture control, and priming.
- 021-10-05Cooling Systems
Air cooling principles, cowl flaps usage, and engine temperature management.
- 021-10-06Piston Engine Lubrication Systems: Wet-Sump and Dry-Sump
Learn piston engine lubrication system fundamentals, including wet-sump and dry-sump architecture, oil properties, and pressure regulation.
- 021-10-07Piston Engine Ignition Circuits: Magnetos and Impulse Coupling
Study magneto ignition circuit operation, impulse coupling during start, and grounding logic for safe piston engine handling.
- 021-10-08Fuel-Air Mixture Control in Piston Engines
Mixture ratios, leaning procedure, altitude effects, and detonation prevention in piston engines.
- 021-10-09Aircraft Propellers: Constant Speed, Feathering, and Critical Engine
Understand aircraft propeller systems, including constant speed control, feathering procedures, and critical engine effects in multi-engine aircraft.
- 021-10-10Piston Engine Performance and Handling: MAP, Turbocharging, and FADEC
Learn key piston engine performance factors, turbocharging principles, FADEC functions, and operational handling for climb and cruise transitions.