Title: Explain the operation of the air and liquid cooling systems and how the system is monitored in the cockpit.
Course: Aviation Maintenance Technology I (20114-I) > Section: Maintaining the Power Plant

Explanation should include the following:

- Ram air is forced over the cylinders and out the bottom of the aircraft.
- The cowling provides the pressurized path for cooling airflow.
- The cylinder head temperature is monitored by a gauge in the cockpit
- Liquid is cooled to parameters.

ACS:

AM.III.K.K1

Process/Skill Questions:

- How does an aircraft direct air over the engine for cooling?
- How is engine temperature monitored?