Explain the components of fuel metering.

Explanation should include 

  • carburetor
  • fuel injection
  • Venturi effect (air flow) 
  • carburetor ice. 

ACS:

AM.I.J.S7

Process/Skill Questions: 

  • How does carburetor ice materialize?
  • What is the difference between carbureted fuel metering and fuel injection?
  • What is the preferrable stochiometric mixture for carbureted aircraft engines? 
  • What is the difference between fuel delivery from a carburetor and fuel injection?