Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
Carburetor icing — Carburetor (or carburettor) icing is an icing condition which can affect any carburetor under certain atmospheric conditions. While it applies to all carburetors, it is of particular concern in association with piston powered aircraft,… … Wikipedia
carburetor icing — The most common form of engine icing, which is caused by a sudden drop in temperature resulting from vaporization of the fuel and adiabatic cooling following the pressure reduction as the air accelerates through the venturi of the carburetor. The … Aviation dictionary
Carburetor heat — Carburetor, carburettor, carburator, carburettet heat (usually abbreviated to carb heat ) is a system used in automobile and piston powered light aircraft engines to prevent or clear carburetor icing. It consists of a moveable flap which draws… … Wikipedia
Icing conditions — In aviation, icing conditions are those atmospheric conditions that can lead to the formation of water ice on the surfaces of an aircraft, or within the engine as carburetor icing. Inlet icing is another engine related danger, often occurring in… … Wikipedia
icing — A condition where ice forms at the edge of the carburetorthrottle plate/butterfly. It restricts the flow of the fuel air mixture when the throttle butterfly is at or near the idle position. It causes the engine to stall. Ice forms because of… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Robinson R22 — Infobox Aircraft name=Robinson R22 caption= type=Light utility and trainer helicopter manufacturer=Robinson Helicopter Company designer=Frank Robinson first flight=1975 introduced=1979 retired= status= primary user= more users= produced= number… … Wikipedia
gasoline — gasolineless, adj. gasolinic /gas euh lee nik, lin ik/, adj. /gas euh leen , gas euh leen /, n. a volatile, flammable liquid mixture of hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum, and used as fuel for internal combustion engines, as a solvent, etc.… … Universalium
Convair B-36 — B 36 redirects here. For other meanings, see B36 (disambiguation). B 36 Peacemaker The B 36D used both piston and jet engines … Wikipedia
Chevrolet Corvair — 1965 Chevrolet Corvair Corsa Hardtop Coupe Manufacturer Chevrolet Division of General Motors Production 1959–1969 … Wikipedia
Dew point — The dew point is the temperature to which a given parcel of humid air must be cooled, at constant barometric pressure, for water vapor to condense into liquid water. The condensed water is called dew when it forms on a solid surface. The dew… … Wikipedia
