The power output of a normally aspirated piston engine increases with increasing altitude at constant Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) and RPM because of the:

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Question ATPL - Airline Transport Pilot license - Aircraft General Knowledge - Airframe, Systems, Powerplant

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Lower back pressure.

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Lower Friction Losses.

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Lower losses during the gas change.

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Leaner mixture at higher altitudes.

Id 589 - ATPL - The power output of a normally aspirated piston engine increases with increasing altitude at constant Manifold Air Pressure (MAP) and RPM because of the: