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CARBURATOR AIR HEATER [1 record]

Record 1 2010-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
DEF

A system that permits engine heat to be diverted through the carburetor to melt any ice.

OBS

A device using the exhaust gas of an engine to increase the temperature of the air entering the carburetor ... to give the best air temperature for proper carburetion and to prevent the formation of ice in the carburetor venturi.

Key term(s)
  • carburettor heat
  • carburator heat
  • carb heat
  • carburettor air heater
  • carburator air heater

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
CONT

Puis on règle le mélange, le réchauffage de carburateur, les volets pour les conditions fixées pour le vol horizontal.

CONT

Rappelons que certains moteurs (Continental Lycoming) sont particulièrement sensibles au givrage, après réduction des gaz, par suite d'un refroidissement trop actif. Il y a donc lieu d'en tenir compte en actionnant le réchauffage du carburateur avant de réduire les gaz.

Spanish

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