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Old September 15th, 2004, 19:20   #19
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Default Re: Today\'s Tech Trivia #4

I'll have a try....

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Why can't auto gas be used in high altitude aiplane engines? (even if the timing has been adjusted to prevent detonation)


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Octane level too low.
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You leave the mixture rich and turn the mag key to OFF. The engine keeps running, what's wrong?


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Broken p-lead (not grounding properly)
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Where does the magneto get it's electricity?


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From the turning of the engine (i.e. dynamo)
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Who is ultimately responsible for the mechanical condition of the airplane?


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The owner/operator
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