Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#316
A variable-displacement pump adjusts output by:
A
Changing the motor RPM
B
Changing the number of active pistons
C
Opening a bypass valve
D
Varying the swashplate angle to change piston stroke
CorrectExplanation
Variable-displacement axial piston pumps change the swashplate angle to vary the piston stroke and thus the output flow.
Ready for a timed quiz?
Test yourself with random questions from Aircraft General Knowledge and all other ATPL subjects.
Start a Practice Quiz