Chapter 21: Air Conditioning System

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

2100. INTRODUCTION

As student aviators, it is necessary for you to become familiar with the T-34C air conditioning

system. You must also become familiar with the location and function of the pilot operated

controls in order to adjust and maintain a comfortable cockpit temperature. Excessively high

cockpit temperatures can lead to pilot dehydration.

2101. LESSON TOPIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Terminal Objective

21.0 Upon completion of this chapter, the student will demonstrate a knowledge of the T-34C

air conditioning system characteristics.

Enabling Objectives

21.1

State the purpose of the T-34C air conditioning system.

21.2

Describe the principles of operation of the air conditioning system.

21.3 Describe the location, purpose, and method of operation of the air conditioning system

compressor and condenser.

21.4

Recall the sources of condenser cooling air.

21.5

Describe the location, purpose, and method of operation of the evaporator.

21.6

Describe the location and purpose of the pilot-operated controls.

21.7

State the location, purpose, and function of the system protective switches.

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