Operation at altitudes above 15,000 ft demands changes in air operated instrument systems and fuel systems in order to assure dependable operation throughout new altitude ranges; requirements and considerations leading to conversion from vacuum to pressure operated gyro, autopilot, and de-icer boot systems; fuel systems vapor lock problem; tabulation of hydrocarbons; description of ASTM distillation tests and Reid vapor pressure equipment is included; qualitative description of how vapor lock occurs in suction piping and its accessories.


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    Title :

    Recent developments in instrumentation and fuel systems for turbocharged and/or pressurized aircraft


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Kaatz, H.W. (author) / Wilhelm, F. (author) / Tobacman, L. (author) / Aspelin, L.L. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1967 ; United States , Wichita, KS Auxiliary equipment



    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Recent Developments in Instrumentation and Fuel Systems for Turbocharged and/or Pressurized Aircraft

    Wilhelm, Fred / Kaatz, H. W. / Aspelin, L. L. et al. | SAE Technical Papers | 1967



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    Hasse, E. A. / Kirwin, J. M. | SAE Technical Papers | 1974


    RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION

    CHANDLER, J. M. | SAE Technical Papers | 1953