7/22/2020 Homework 6: AMT& 279 SU20 1878 - Engine Fuel Systems

Homework 6
Due Jul 22 at 11:59pm Points 20 Questions 10
Available Jul 22 at 12am - Aug 25 at 11:59pm about 1 month Time Limit None
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Question 1 2 / 2 pts

Which carburetor component measures the amount of air delivered to the

engine?

Venturi

Throttle valve

Economizer valve

Question 2 2 / 2 pts

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A reciprocating engine automatic mixture control responds to changes in

air density caused by changes in

altitude or humidity.

altitude only.

altitude or temperature.

Question 3 2 / 2 pts

What two forces act upon the diaphragm inside fuel discharge nozzle
valve in a pressure carburetor?

Unmetered Fuel pressure and Venturi pressure

Venturi pressure and Metered Fuel pressure

Impact air pressure and Venturi pressure

Question 4 2 / 2 pts

What is the relationship between the accelerating pump and the

enrichment valve in a pressure injection carburetor?

The accelerating pump actuates the enrichment valve.

Unmetered fuel pressure affects both units.

No relationship.

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Question 5 2 / 2 pts

What does the Automatic Mixture Control use to adjust the needle?

impact suction

aneroid bellows

venturi pressure

Incorrect Question 6 0 / 2 pts

Which component limits the flow of fuel at full throttle to the main metering
nozzle in a float carburetor?

Main metering jet

Accelerator Pump nozzle

Idle metering orifice

Incorrect Question 7 0 / 2 pts

The purpose of an air bleed in a carburetor is to

decrease fuel density and destroy surface tension.

meter air to adjust the mixture.

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increase fuel flow at altitude.

Question 8 2 / 2 pts

Where is the throttle valve located on a pressure carburetor?

Between the venturi and the discharge nozzle.

Before the venturi and discharge nozzle.

After the main discharge nozzle and venturi.

Question 9 2 / 2 pts

To ensure the fuel chambers remain filled only with liquid:

centrifugal pumps are required

a vapor return line vents fuel vapor from the fuel chambers.

excess pressure is maintained to prevent fuel vaporization

Incorrect
Question 10 0 / 2 pts

What two factors make up the air metering force in a pressure

carburetor?

Impact Air & Venturi Suction

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Venturi Suction & Manifold Pressure

Impact Air & Upper Deck Pressure

Quiz Score: 14 out of 20

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