Module 15 Gas Turbine Engine

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15.1 Gas Turbine On an axial flow, dual compressor forward low pressure turbine. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 6
Engine fan engine, the fan turns the same speed as refers.
Fundamentals. the.
A. low pressure turbine.
B. high pressure compressor.
C. forward turbine wheel.
15.1 Gas Turbine A turbo jet engine gives. large acceleration to a small Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page
Engine A. large acceleration to a small mass of air. mass of air. 2/3
Fundamentals. B. large acceleration to a large weight of air.
C. small acceleration to a large mass of air.

15.1 Gas Turbine The basic gas turbine engine is divided into The hot section includes the Nil.
Engine main sections: the cold section and the hot combustor, turbine, and exhaust.
Fundamentals. section.
A. The cold section includes the engine inlet,
compressor, and turbine sections.
B. The hot section includes the combustor,
diffuser, and exhaust.
C. The hot section includes the combustor,
turbine, and exhaust.
15.1 Gas Turbine A jet engine derives its thrust by. reaction of the propelling gases. Newtons third law applies- Rolls
Engine A. drawing air into the compressor. Royce The Jet engine Page 2/3
Fundamentals. B. impingement of the propelling gases on refers.
the outside air.
C. reaction of the propelling gases.
15.1 Gas Turbine In a free turbine. there is no mechanical Roll Royce The Jet engine Page 5.
Engine A. there is a clutch between compressor and connection with the compressor.
Fundamentals. power output shaft.
B. there is a direct drive with a free-wheel
unit.
C. there is no mechanical connection with
the compressor.
15.1 Gas Turbine Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point the total energy remains See Chapter 2 of Rolls Royce The
Engine in a flow of gas. constant. Jet Engine.
Fundamentals. A. the static pressure and dynamic pressure
are equal.
B. the static pressure is less than the
dynamic pressure.
C. the total energy remains constant.
15.1 Gas Turbine The working fluid of a gas turbine engine is. air. Kerosene provides the energy to
Engine A. gasoline. drive the air.
Fundamentals. B. kerosene.
C. air.

15.1 Gas Turbine Which statements are true regarding aircraft An engine driven propeller Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Engine engine propulsion?. imparts a relatively small Textbook 3-43.
Fundamentals. A. Turbojet and turbofan engines impart a amount of acceleration to a
relatively large amount of acceleration to a large mass of air.
smaller mass of air.
B. In modern turboprop engines, nearly 50
percent of the exhaust gas energy is
extracted by turbines to drive the propeller
and compressor with the rest providing
exhaust thrust.
C. An engine driven propeller imparts a
relatively small amount of acceleration to a
large mass of air.

15.1 Gas Turbine As subsonic air flows through a convergent increases. Bernoulli's Theorem again.
Engine nozzle the velocity.
Fundamentals. A. decreases.
B. increases.
C. remains constant.
15.1 Gas Turbine In a twin spool compressor system, the first N2 compressor. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Engine stage turbine drives the. Textbook 3-18.
Fundamentals. A. N2 compressor.
B. N1 and N2 compressors.
C. N1 compressor.

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15.1 Gas Turbine At what point in an axial flow turbojet At the compressor outlet. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Engine engine will the highest gas pressures occur?. Textbook 3-20.
Fundamentals. A. At the compressor outlet.
B. At the turbine entrance.
C. Within the burner section.

15.1 Gas Turbine Which of the following units are generally Effective perceived noise Rolls Royce The jet engine page
Engine used to measure aircraft noise?. decibels (E P N dB). 199
Fundamentals. A. Effective perceived noise decibels
(E P N d B).
B. Decibels (dB).
C. Sound pressure.
15.1 Gas Turbine The diffuser section is located between. the compressor section and the Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Engine A. the burner section and the turbine section. burner section. Textbook 3-20.
Fundamentals. B. station No. 7 and station No. 8.
C. the compressor section and the burner
section.

15.1 Gas Turbine If the LP shaft shears. turbine runaway occurs. The turbine drives the LP
Engine A. turbine runaway occurs. compressor or fan.
Fundamentals. B. compressor overspeed occurs.
C. compressor underspeed occurs.
15.1 Gas Turbine The term Pt7 means. the total pressure at station No. Nil.
Engine A. pressure and temperature at station No. 7.
Fundamentals. 7.
B. the total pressure at station No. 7.
C. the total inlet pressure.
15.1 Gas Turbine What section provides proper mixing of the Combustion section only. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Engine fuel and efficient burning of the gases?. Textbook 3-21.
Fundamentals. A. Diffuser section and combustion section.
B. Combustion section and compressor
section.
C. Combustion section only.
15.1 Gas Turbine Of the following, which engine type would Turbojet. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Engine most likely have a noise suppression unit Powerplants Page 3-57
Fundamentals. installed?.
A. Turboprop.
B. Turbojet.
C. Turboshaft.
15.1 Gas Turbine The pressure of supersonic air as it flows decreases. A&P Airframe Textbook Page 2-31
Engine through a divergent nozzle. and 2-32.
Fundamentals. A. decreases.
B. increases.
C. is inversely proportional to the
temperature.
15.1 Gas Turbine The symbol for designating the speed of a LP N1. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Engine compressor in a twin spool engine is. Powerplants Page 12-13 refers to
Fundamentals. A. N. N1 for LP N2 for H P.
B. NG.
C. N1.
15.1 Gas Turbine A turbojet engine is smoother running than a it has no reciprocating parts. Nil.
Engine piston engine because.
Fundamentals. A. the lubrication is better.
B. it runs at a lower temperature.
C. it has no reciprocating parts.
15.1 Gas Turbine A gas turbine engine comprises which three Turbine, compressor, and Nil.
Engine main sections?. combustion. Explanation.
Fundamentals. A. Compressor, diffuser, and stator.
B. Turbine, compressor, and combustion.
C. Turbine, combustion, and stator.
15.1 Gas Turbine When a volume of air is compressed. no heat is lost or gained. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Engine A. heat is gained. Powerplants Page 2-18 refers -
Fundamentals. B. no heat is lost or gained. assuming adiabatic.
C. heat is lost.

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15.1 Gas Turbine The pressure of subsonic air as it flows decreases. Nil.
Engine through a convergent nozzle.
Fundamentals. A. increases.
B. remains constant.
C. decreases.
15.1 Gas Turbine If a volume of a mass of air is 546 cubic feet 2 cubic feet greater. Nil.
Engine at 273K, at 274K it will be.
Fundamentals. A. 2 cubic feet greater.
B. 1/273 less by weight.
C. 2 cubic feet smaller.
15.1 Gas Turbine In what section of a turbojet engine is the jet Exhaust. Nil.
Engine nozzle located?.
Fundamentals. A. Exhaust.
B. Turbine.
C. Combustion.
15.1 Gas Turbine Newton's First Law of Motion, generally Every body persists in its state of Nil.
Engine termed the Law of Inertia, states:. rest, or of motion in a straight
Fundamentals. A. To every action there is an equal and line, unless acted upon by some
opposite reaction. outside force.
B. Force is proportional to the product of
mass and acceleration.
C. Every body persists in its state of rest, or
of motion in a straight line, unless acted
upon by some outside force.
15.1 Gas Turbine A high bypass engine results in. Ans.- overall slower airflow and Jepperson Gas Turbine
Engine A. overall slower airflow and greater greater propulsive efficiency. Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.
Fundamentals. propulsive efficiency.
B. overall faster airflow.
C. greater propulsive efficiency.

15.1 Gas Turbine Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point the total energy remains Nil.
Engine in a flow of gas. constant.
Fundamentals. A. the static pressure and dynamic pressure
are equal.
B. the static pressure is less than the
dynamic pressure.
C. the total energy remains constant.
15.1 Gas Turbine The Brayton cycle is known as the constant. pressure cycle. Nil.
Engine A. temperature cycle.
Fundamentals. B. mass cycle.
C. pressure cycle.
15.1 Gas Turbine In a choked nozzle, velocity increases, and. pressure increases. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
Engine A. density decreases. Page 2-23. As the nozzle goes
Fundamentals. B. pressure decreases. sonic the pressure starts to
C. pressure increases. increase as a result of the shock
wave.
15.1 Gas Turbine Using standard atmospheric conditions, the 59°F. Nil.
Engine standard sea level temperature is.
Fundamentals. A. 29°C.
B. 59°F.
C. 59°C.
15.1 Gas Turbine Standard sea level pressure is. 29.92 inches Hg. Nil.
Engine A. 29.92 inches Hg.
Fundamentals. B. 29.29 inches Hg.
C. 29.00 inches Hg.
15.1 Gas Turbine The highest pressure in a gas turbine is. just after the last compressor Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Engine A. at the nozzle exit. stage but before the burner. 15 refers.
Fundamentals. B. at the burner exit.
C. just after the last compressor stage but
before the burner.
15.1 Gas Turbine The velocity of subsonic air as it flows increases. Nil.
Engine through a convergent nozzle.
Fundamentals. A. remains constant.
B. increases.
C. decreases.

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15.1 Gas Turbine A turboprop engine derives its thrust by. reaction of the prop-wash. Newtons Third Law.
Engine A. impingement of the prop-wash on the
Fundamentals. outside air.
B. reaction of the prop-wash.
C. reaction of the propulsion gases.
15.1 Gas Turbine Adiabatic compression is. one where there is no loss or Sherwin and Horsley
Engine A. an isothermal process. gain of heat. Thermodynamics Page 144 refers.
Fundamentals. B. one where there is an increase in kinetic
energy.
C. one where there is no loss or gain of heat.

15.1 Gas Turbine In a ducted fan engine, the fan is driven by turbine. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Engine the. Page 2- 9.
Fundamentals. A. turbine.
B. air passing over the compressor.
C. accessory gearbox.
15.1 Gas Turbine A modular constructed gas turbine engine its major components can be The Dictionary of Aircraft Terms
Engine means that. removed and replaced without by Dale Crane has this definition.
Fundamentals. A. all engines have a specific component disturbing the rest of the engine.
layout.
B. the engine is constructed by the vertical
assembly technique.
C. its major components can be removed and
replaced without disturbing the rest of the
engine.
15.1 Gas Turbine The accessory gearbox of a high bypass on the HP Compressor housing. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Engine engine is. Page 3- 9.
Fundamentals. A. on the HP Compressor housing.
B. in the forward bearing housing.
C. attached to the turbine casing.
15.1 Gas Turbine On a gas turbine engine, what is the fan LP turbine. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 6
Engine driven by?.
Fundamentals. A. I P turbine.
B. LP turbine.
C. H P turbine.
15.1 Gas Turbine Which law relates to the kinetic, pressure, Bernoulli's theorem. The sum of the energies in a
Engine and potential energy in a fluid system is constant. so if one
Fundamentals. flow?. decreases another will increase.
A. Bernoulli's theorem.
B. Newton's laws.
C. Charles's law.
15.1 Gas Turbine The density of gas may be expressed as. weight/volume. Basic Physics this one.
Engine A. volume/weight.
Fundamentals. B. weight/volume.
C. pressure/volume.
15.1 Gas Turbine ESHP is. Shaft horse power + exhaust Effective Shaft Horse Power is the
Engine A. Horsepower/efficiency. efflux. measure of total power of a turbo
Fundamentals. B. Shaft horse power + exhaust efflux. prop engine.
C. Power available at the turbine less the
power required to drive the.
15.1 Gas Turbine A divergent duct will cause subsonic flow to velocity, increase pressure. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Engine decrease in. 13 fig 2-3 refers.
Fundamentals. A. velocity, increase pressure.
B. velocity, pressure remains constant.
C. pressure, increase velocity.
15.1 Gas Turbine The Brayton cycle is. the continuous combustion cycle The Brayton Cycle is also known as
Engine A. the name given to the intermittent cycling taking place in a gas turbine the constant pressure cycle.
Fundamentals. of an electrical de-icing system. engine.
B. the continuous combustion cycle taking
place in a gas turbine engine.
C. the constant velocity cycle taking place in
a gas turbine engine.
15.1 Gas Turbine The purpose of a diffuser is to. increase the static pressure of Diffusers are always static
Engine A. increase the kinetic energy of the air. the air. divergent ducts.
Fundamentals. B. induce a swirl to the air prior to
combustion.
C. increase the static pressure of the air.

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15.1 Gas Turbine On a triple spool engine, the first stage of the HP compressor. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-
Engine turbines drive. 2 refers.
Fundamentals. A. the LP compressor.
B. the HP compressor.
C. the I P compressor.
15.1 Gas Turbine Which of the following statements is true on Both the compressor and Smaller compressors and
Engine a high bypass ratio combustion chamber are smaller combustion chambers can be used
Fundamentals. turbofan?. than their turbojet equivalent. on high bypass fans as they are
A. Both the compressor and combustion more efficient than turbo jets.
system are larger than their turbojet
equivalent.
B. The compressor assembly is larger and
combustion chamber smaller than their
turbojet equivalent.
C. Both the compressor and combustion
chamber are smaller than the turbojet
equivalent.

15.1 Gas Turbine In the dual axial flow or twin spool free power turbine speed. The free turbine drives the prop-
Engine compressor system with a free power shaft only.
Fundamentals. turbine, Nf would be an indication of.
A. turbine thrust indication.
B. first stage compressor speed.
C. free power turbine speed.
15.1 Gas Turbine A waisted drive shaft is primarily to. provide a fuse if the driven An example of this type of drive
Engine A. achieve dynamic balance. component is overloaded. shaft is fitted between a gearbox
Fundamentals. B. reduce weight. and an I D G .
C. provide a fuse if the driven component is
overloaded.
15.1 Gas Turbine The 'core engine' or 'gas generator' is made Turbine, combustion chamber, The core engine is that which the
Engine up of the following components:. compressor. primary airflow passes(the air
Fundamentals. A. Inlet, compressor, combustion chamber, that passes through the
turbine, exhaust. combustion chamber.The inlet is
B. Turbine, combustion chamber, not included as the air is normally
compressor. split down the bypass duct at the
C. Compressor, turbine, exhaust, propelling entrance to the compressor
nozzle. system.
15.1 Gas Turbine The principle of jet propulsion is. every action has a equal and This is Newtons Third Law.
Engine A. the calorific value of fuel burnt is equal to opposite reaction.
Fundamentals. aircraft.
B. the interaction of fluids and gases.
C. every action has a equal and opposite
reaction.
15.1 Gas Turbine Boyle's law states that, at constant its absolute pressure is inversely If the volume is reduced the
Engine temperature, if a gas is compressed. proportional to its volume. pressure goes up.
Fundamentals. A. its absolute pressure is proportional to its
volume.
B. its absolute temperature is proportional
to it's volume.
C. its absolute pressure is inversely
proportional to its volume.
15.1 Gas Turbine What part of a jet engine has the most Just before the combustion Where the fuel (unburned) is
Engine potential energy?. chamber. pumped in.
Fundamentals. A. Immediately after the combustion
chamber. B. Just before the combustion
chamber.
C. Immediately after the HP compressor
15.2 Engine Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed increase. Ram effect improves compression
Performance. will cause the efficiency of the engine to. ratio which improves thrust
A. remain constant. without using extra fuel Rolls
B. decrease. Royce The Jet engine Page 219
C. increase. refers.

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15.2 Engine The efficiency of a gas turbine engine at increases. The compressor performs better
Performance. altitude. at lower air temperatures(see
A. decreases. Jeppersen Gas Turbines Page 2-
B. remains constant. 33) thus improving thermal
C. increases. efficiency. Also lower air
temperatures up to the
tropopause assist in maintaining
Propulsive Efficiency(whilst
accepting that decreasing density
decreases mass flow). Also note
that operators fly at the
tropopause whenever possible
even for short flights for the best
15.2 Engine Which statement is true regarding jet At the higher engine speeds, SFC.
Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Performance. engines?. thrust increases rapidly with Textbook 3-43.
A. At the higher engine speeds, thrust small increases in RPM.
increases rapidly with small increases in
RPM.
B. At the lower engine speeds, thrust
increases rapidly with small increases in
RPM.
C. The thrust delivered per pound of air
15.2 Engine Some turboprop and turbojet engines are low pressure rotor will increase Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Performance. equipped with two spool or split in speed as the compressor load Textbook 3-18.
compressors. When these engines are decreases in the lower density
operated at high altitudes, the. air.
A. low pressure rotor will increase in speed
as the compressor load decreases in the
lower density air.
B. low pressure rotor will decrease in speed
as the compressor load decreases in the
lower density air.
C. throttle must be retarded to prevent
overspeeding of the high pressure rotor due
to the lower density air.

15.2 Engine Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed remain constant. Thrust is constant, but efficiency
Performance. will cause the thrust of the engine to. will increase.
A. remain constant.
B. decrease.
C. increase.
15.2 Engine With a fixed throttle, and with increased EPR goes down. With increasing mass airflow with
Performance. massairflow, what happens to EPR?. throttles fixed Ram pressure (Pt2)
A. EPR goes up. increases but the P7 pressure
B. EPR remains constant. remains the same. Jeppesen
C. EPR goes down. Aircraft Gas Turbines page 12-18
refers.
15.2 Engine At what stage in a gas turbine engine are Compressor outlet. Nil.
Performance. gas pressures the greatest?
A. Compressor outlet.
B. Turbine outlet.
C. Compressor inlet.
15.2 Engine Increasing ram effect with increased speed. increases thrust due to increased Jepperson Gas Turbine
Performance. A. reduces thrust due to reduced compressor maximum air flow. Powerplants Page 2-35.
efficiency.
B. increases thrust due to increased
maximum airflow.
C. reduces thrust due to reduced turbine
temperature.

15.2 Engine The highest heat to metal contact in a jet turbine inlet guide vanes. Nil.
Performance. engine is the.
A. burner cans.
B. turbine inlet guide vanes.
C. turbine blades.

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15.2 Engine Which compressor type gives the greatest Split spool, axial flow. Nil.
Performance. advantages for both starting flexibility and
improved high altitude performance?.
A. Single spool, axial flow.
B. Dual stage, centrifugal flow.
C. Split spool, axial flow.
15.2 Engine Which of the following is the ultimate Turbine inlet temperature. Nil.
Performance. limiting factor of turbine engine operation?.
A. Compressor inlet air temperature.
B. Burner can pressure.
C. Turbine inlet temperature.

15.2 Engine At altitude, idling RPM is. higher than at sea level. Due to decreased density there is
Performance. A. same as at sea level. less resistance to rotation.
B. higher than at sea level.
C. lower than at sea level.
15.2 Engine Thrust. increases with low temperature. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Performance. A. increases with high temperature. Powerplants Page 2-33 Refers.
B. increases with low temperature.
C. decreases with low temperature.
15.2 Engine Which of the following variables affect the Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient Nil.
Performance. inlet air density of a turbine engine?. temperature.
A. Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient
temperature.
B. Compression ratio, Turbine inlet
temperature, Altitude of the aircraft,
Ambient temperature.
C. Speed of the aircraft, Compression ratio,
Turbine inlet temperature,Altitude of the
aircraft.

15.2 Engine The propulsive efficiency is. high, with a low mass flow Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Performance. A. low, with a low mass flow acceleration. acceleration. Powerplants Page 2-37 Refers - a
B. high, with a low mass flow acceleration. large mass of air moved slowly!.
C. high, with a high mass flow acceleration.
15.2 Engine The RPM for maximum power would be. lower on a colder day. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Performance. A. lower on a colder day. Page 3-16 refers.
B. lower on a hotter day.
C. greater on a colder day.
15.2 Engine How does engine thrust vary with Low temperature gives greater Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Performance. temperature?. mass flow and therefore greater Power plant Page 2-33 Refers.
A. Increase in temperature gives greater thrust.
thrust because of low friction in
compressors.
B. Low temperatures give low thrust.
C. Low temperature gives greater mass flow
and therefore greater thrust.
15.2 Engine A method of comparing engine efficiencies specific fuel consumption. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Performance. is by comparing. Power plant Page7-3 Refers.
A. fuel consumption.
B. thrust to weight ratio.
C. specific fuel consumption.
15.2 Engine With a fixed throttle in a climb. RPM will increase. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Performance. A. RPM will increase. Powerplants Page 3-15 refers.
B. RPM will remain constant.
C. RPM will decrease.
15.2 Engine The point of maximum velocity in the engine exhaust exit nozzle. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Performance. is in the. 15
A. exhaust exit nozzle.
B. combustion chamber.
C. nozzle guide vanes.
15.2 Engine At constant RPM, the pressure ratio of the remains constant irrespective of Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Performance. compressor and the temperature rise across height. Powerplant Page 3-20 refers.
the compressor.
A. increases with height.
B. remains constant irrespective of height.
C. decrease with height.

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15.2 Engine With the aircraft stationary, propulsive is minimum. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Performance. efficiency. Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.
A. depends on RPM.
B. is minimum.
C. is maximum.
15.2 Engine The efficiency of conversion of kinetic energy propulsive efficiency. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Performance. into propulsive work is a measure of. Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.
A. mechanical efficiency.
B. propulsive efficiency.
C. thermal efficiency.

15.2 Engine What effect does high atmospheric humidity Has little or no effect. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Performance. have on the operation of a jet engine?. Propulsion Textbook 7-70.
A. Decreases compressor and turbine RPM.
B. Decreases engine pressure ratio.
C. Has little or no effect.

15.2 Engine Power is adjusted in a gas turbine engine by. increasing air and fuel flow. You cannot have extra fuel
Performance. A. increasing fuel flow. without extra air.
B. increasing air and fuel flow.
C. increasing airflow to the combustion
chamber.

15.2 Engine The engine rating plug. is permanently connected to the Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Performance. A. is permanently connected to the E E C. Engine casing. Page 7- 21.
B. is connected to the EPR transmitter.
C. is permanently connected to the Engine
casing.
15.2 Engine Flat Rated thrust is defined as. the thrust at the ambient Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Performance. A. the thrust at the ambient temperature temperature point above which Page 7- 34.
point above which thrust drops below 100%. thrust drops below 100%.
B. that power achieved at idle RPM.
C. that power achieved at maximum EGT.

15.2 Engine Thrust rating on an FADEC controlled engine changing the engine rating plug. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Performance. can be changed by. Page 7- 21 refers.
A. varying the ballast resistor in the EGT
system.
B. changing the engine rating plug.
C. varying the EPR datum plug.
15.2 Engine Propeller torque is analogous to. shaft horsepower. Propeller torque is equal and
Performance. A. engine RPM. opposite to SHP under steady
B. shaft horsepower. state conditions.
C. propeller RPM.
15.2 Engine The total power in a turboprop engine is the. E S HP . E S HP + shaft horse power plus
Performance. A. SHP. residual gas exhaust thrust.
B. BHP.
C. E S HP .

15.2 Engine With an increase in forward speed, the decreases slightly but recover Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Performance. engine thrust. due to ram effect. Powerplant Page 2-35 refers.
A. decreases slightly but recover due to ram
effect.
B. increases.
C. decreases.
15.2 Engine The main factor considered when designing maximum turbine temperature. The turbine is the most highly
Performance. an engine is. stressed component in the engine.
A. maximum fuel consumption.
B. maximum turbine temperature.
C. maximum tip speed.
15.2 Engine To ensure an engine maintains self idle increases with density Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Performance. sustaining speed. decrease. 103 para 15 refers.
A. idle remains same for any density.
B. idle increases with density decrease.
C. idle increases with density increase.

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15.2 Engine A factor that limits EGT is the. A. jet pipe. turbine. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 13
Performance. B. compressors.
C. turbine.
15.2 Engine Thrust will. increase at low temperatures. Higher density gives higher mass
Performance. A. increase at high temperatures. flow hence higher thrust.
B. decrease at low temperatures.
C. increase at low temperatures.
15.2 Engine Across the turbines, there is. a general temperature drop. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 15
Performance. A. a general temperature rise. shows a temperature decrease
B. a general temperature drop. across the turbines due to energy
C. an isometric expansion. extraction.
15.2 Engine If the throttle position remains constant. with increasing OAT, RPM and As OAT increases the air is thinner
Performance. A. with increasing OAT, RPM and TGT will TGT will increase. RPM increases but thrust
increase. decreases due to the thin air.
B. with decreasing OAT, RPM will increase. Extra fuel is required to increase
C. with increasing OAT, TGT will increase. thrust therefore TGT increases.
15.2 Engine If an aircraft climbs with a fixed throttle thrust decreases and RPM Thinner air causes thrust to
Performance. position. increases. decrease and the compressor to
A. thrust decreases and RPM increases. speed up.
B. thrust and RPM remain the same.
C. thrust increases and RPM remains the
same.
15.2 Engine Ram pressure recovery will generally take mach 0.1 - 0.2. Jeppesen Gas turbine Powerplant
Performance. effect at aircraft speeds of. page 3-2 refers. With the aircraft
A. mach 1. stationary and engines running
B. mach 0.1 - 0.2. intake pressure is negative. As the
C. only when the aircraft is stationary with aircraft begins its take off run the
engines running. pressure recovers to above
ambient (ram recovery.)
15.2 Engine As the air is passed through the turbine, due pressure decreases, velocity Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-
Performance. to the convergent shape formed between increases, temperature 1 refers.
adjacent blades. decreases.
A. pressure decreases, velocity increases,
temperature increases.
B. pressure increases, velocity increases,
temperature constant.
C. pressure decreases, velocity increases,
temperature decreases.
15.2 Engine The basic equation for thrust is. thrust = mass * acceleration. Newtons second Law.
Performance. A. thrust = force * acceleration.
B. thrust = mass * velocity.
C. thrust = mass * acceleration.
15.2 Engine To maintain the selected RPM of a gas the fuel will automatically be In a hydro mechanical engine the
Performance. turbine at altitude. reduced as the aircraft climbs. P1 capsule will sense increasing
A. the pilot will have to throttle back. altitude and trim off the fuel.
B. more fuel will automatically be added.
C. the fuel will automatically be reduced as
the aircraft climbs.
15.2 Engine The term Pb means. burner pressure measured at the Burner pressure is the static
Performance. A. burner pressure measured at the diffuser combustion chamber. pressure in the combustor can,
case. used in some systems to regulate
B. burner pressure measured at the NGV. fuel flow.
C. burner pressure measured at the
combustion chamber.
15.2 Engine Which of the following is not an engine Idle. Nil.
Performance. rating?.
A. Maximum Continuous.
B. Idle.
C. Maximum Take Off.

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15.2 Engine At higher then standard day ambient higher than standard day speed. The air is thinner at higher
Performance. temperatures, compressor speed will be. temperatures, therefore the
A. lower than standard day speed. compressor has less load to work
B. no different. against and goes faster. RR Jet
C. higher than standard day speed. Engine Fig 2-18 refers. Note that
due to the max allowable EGT the
engine will reach a limiting
'corner-point thrust' and fuel will
be trimmed off to prevent any
over boost or over temperature
15.2 Engine Ram Recovery' is a measure of. intake efficiency. Ram Recovery is the ability of an
Performance. A. intake efficiency. intake to convert kinetic energy
B. net thrust. into useful pressure energy.
C. forward air speed.
15.2 Engine most likely parameter limiting the height at oxygen to support combustion. The engine will flame out with
Performance. which a jet engine powered aircraft can insufficient oxygen.
operate would be insufficient.
A. lift to support the aircraft weight.
B. mass airflow to maintain 15:1 air/fuel
ratio. C. oxygen to support combustion.
15.2 Engine With increasing ram effect. propulsive efficiency increases. Increasing Ram Effect increases
Performance. A. turbine temperatures decreases. the overall system pressure ratio,
B. propulsive efficiency decreases. hence increasing propulsive
C. propulsive efficiency increases. efficiency.
15.2 Engine Full reverse power is approximately. 50% of forward thrust. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Performance. A. 95% of forward thrust. Powerplants page 3-52 refers.
B. 75% of forward thrust.
C. 50% of forward thrust.
15.2 Engine The efficiency of a gas turbine would be cold temperatures Maximum thermal efficiency is
Performance. greatest at. achieved at the tropopause due to
A. cold temperatures. that being the coldest ambient
B. low pressure. temperature achievable.
C. hot temperatures
15.2 Engine In a gas turbine engine, turbine section. velocity increases and pressure Pressure and temperature always
Performance. A. temperature decreases along with decreases. go down in the turbine as velocity
pressure and velocity. goes up.
B. velocity decreases and pressure increases.
C. velocity increases and pressure decreases.

15.2 Engine In a gas turbine engine, turbine section. velocity increases and pressure Pressure and temperature always
Performance. A. temperature decreases along with decreases. go down in the turbine as velocity
pressure and velocity. goes up.
B. velocity decreases and pressure increases.
C. velocity increases and pressure decreases.

15.2 Engine As air density changes the RPM of a gas It is not. Whilst maximum RPM's are
Performance. turbine engine will change. How is RPM kept limited by various devices RPM is
at a constant speed?. free to wander with changing
A. It is not. density. eg As you climb higher
B. Automatically by a simple engine device. minimum idle will increase.
C. Manually by the pilot.
15.2 Engine With fixed throttle and increasing altitude, increase RPM. Nil.
Performance. the fan on a high by-pass engine will.
A. decrease RPM.
B. increase RPM.
C. stay the same RPM.
15.2 Engine Through turbine rotor blades, the pressure. decreases, temperature and RR The Jet Engine (4th edition) fig
Performance. A. increases, temperature increases, velocity velocity decreases. 2-5- 1 page 15 (working cycle and
decreases. airflow).
B. decreases, temperature and velocity
decreases.
C. remains constant, temperature increases.

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15.2 Engine Temperature of the mass airflow through a increases from the inlet, through Nil.
Performance. Gas Turbine Engine. the compressor and the diffuser
A. increases from the inlet, through the into the burner, and decreases
compressor and the diffuser into the burner, through.
and decreases through the turbine into the
exhaust.
B. increases from the inlet, through the
compressor and remains constant through
the diffuser and increases at the burner, and
decreases through the turbine into the
exhaust.
C. remains constant at the inlet, increases
from the compressor and the diffuser into
the burner, and decreases through the
turbine into the exhaust.

15.3 Engine Inlet. If an electrical de-icing system is operating, remain constant. Hot air anti icing will reduce
thrust will. thrust, not electrical.
A. decrease.
B. remain constant.
C. increase.
15.3 Engine Inlet. A bellmouth compressor inlet is used on. helicopters. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
A. helicopters. Page 3-5 refers.
B. supersonic aircraft.
C. aircraft with low ground clearance.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Electrical de-icing operates. continuously and intermittently. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
A. continuously and intermittently. 150 refers.
B. cyclically independent of ambient air
temperature.
C. cyclically dependent on ambient air
temperature.
15.3 Engine Inlet. The inlet door on a variable geometry intake subsonic speeds. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine fig 23.9
is open at. refers.
A. idle speed.
B. supersonic speeds.
C. subsonic speeds.
15.3 Engine Inlet. A pitot intake is divergent from front to rear produces the maximum amount Nil.
because it. of ram compression.
A. reduces ram compression.
B. produces the maximum amount of ram
compression.
C. speeds up the air before it hits the
compressor face.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Anti icing of jet engine air inlets is engine bleed air ducted through Nil.
commonly accomplished by. the critical areas.
A. electrical heating elements located within
the engine air inlet cowling.
B. electrical heating elements inside the
inlet guide vanes.
C. engine bleed air ducted through the
critical areas.
15.3 Engine Inlet. he term 'Ram Ratio' in regard to air intakes ambient pressure and Nil.
is the relationship between. compressor inlet pressure.
A. ambient pressure and ambient
temperature.
B. ambient temperature and compressor
inlet temperature.
C. ambient pressure and compressor inlet
pressure.
15.3 Engine Inlet. An increase in the Ram Ratio of an intake decrease the temperature of the Nil.
will. air.
A. have no effect upon the temperature of
the air.
B. increase the temperature of the air.
C. decrease the temperature of the air.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Inlet guide vanes are anti-iced with. engine bleed air. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
A. rubber boots. Powerplants Page 9-1 Refers.
B. thermal blankets.
C. engine bleed air.

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15.3 Engine Inlet. Intake air turbulence. decreases the efficiency of the Jeppesen Gas Turbine
A. decreases the efficiency of the compressor. Powerplants Page 3-1 Refers.
compressor.
B. increases the efficiency of the
compressor.
C. has little effect on the efficiency of the
15.3 Engine Inlet. What will be the effect of operating the A decrease in power. Bleeding off air from the
intake anti-icing system of a gas turbine compressor must reduce power.
engine?.
A. A decrease in power.
B. Increased power at altitude.
C. Increased power for take off.
15.3 Engine Inlet. A Pitot intake is divergent from front to rear produces the maximum amount Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 245
because it. of ram compression.
A. produces the maximum amount of ram
compression.
B. reduces ram compression and turbulence.
C. speeds up the air before it hits the
compressor face.

15.3 Engine Inlet. With an electrical ice protection system, the part continuous - part Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
heating elements operate. intermittent. 150 refers.
A. continuously.
B. part continuous - part intermittent.
C. intermittently.
15.3 Engine Inlet. The purpose of a bellmouth compressor inlet maximize the aerodynamic Jeppesen A&P Technician
is to. efficiency of the inlet. Propulsion Textbook 5-20.
A. provide an increased ram air effect at low
airspeeds.
B. maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of
the inlet.
C. provide an increased pressure drop in the
inlet.
15.3 Engine Inlet. The vortex dissipators installed on some a stream of engine bleed air Jeppesen A&P Technician
turbine-powered aircraft to prevent engine blown toward the ground ahead Propulsion Textbook 3-12.
FOD utilize. of the engine.
A. variable geometry inlet ducts.
B. variable inlet guide vanes (IGV) and/or
variable first stage fan blades.
C. a stream of engine bleed air blown
toward the ground ahead of the engine.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Variable Ramp Intakes restrict airflow by. creating shock-waves in the Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
A. diverting the airflow around the intake. intake. Page 3- 5.
B. reducing the area of the intake.
C. creating shock-waves in the intake.
15.3 Engine Inlet. The inlet door of a variable geometry intake closed. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
at supersonic speeds will be. Powerplant page 3-5 refers.
A. closed.
B. open.
C. mid-Position.
15.3 Engine Inlet. When operating an engine in icing temperature is below Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
conditions, care should be taken when the. +10°Centigrade with visible Powerplant page 9-1 refers.
A. temperature is below +10°Centigrade moisture.
with visible moisture.
B. temperature is below 10°Centigrade.
C. temperature is below 0°Centigrade.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Anti-icing for a turboprop is achieved by. electric bonded heater mats. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
A. bleed air supply from compressor. Powerplant Page 9-14 and RR
B. electric bonded heater mats. Page 130 Fig.13-4 refers.
C. hot oil supply from lubrication system.
15.3 Engine Inlet. A divergent intake is. divergent from front to rear. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
A. divergent from front to rear. Powerplant Page 3-2 refers.
B. convergent/divergent from front to rear.
C. divergent/convergent from front to rear.

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15.3 Engine Inlet. What purpose does the nose cone serve on Streamlined fairing. The nose cone is fitted to the N1
the(N1) fan on a high bypass engine?. fan disc streamlining the airflow
A. Streamlined fairing. into the fan.
B. Reduce and straighten any turbulent air.
C. Assist in diffusing airflow.
15.3 Engine Inlet. A variable geometry intake at subsonic throat area is increased. The inlet is only reduced at mach
speeds. 1.0 or above.
A. jet pipe area is increased.
B. throat area is decreased.
C. throat area is increased.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Electrical anti-ice. heats elements, placed under Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
A. heats oil which is distributed around mats around engine. 150 refers.
engine.
B. heats elements, placed under mats
around engine.
C. heats air which is distributed around
15.3 Engine Inlet. The variable inlet guide vanes are operated. by fuel pressure. IGV's have traditionally been
A. by fuel pressure. electrically controlled and fuel
B. electrically from cockpit. operated, within an IGV actuator.
C. using N1 fan speed.

15.3 Engine Inlet. The intake of a gas turbine engine is provide turbulent free air. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page
designed to. 245 refers.
A. protect compressor from FOD .
B. provide turbulent free air.
C. provide streamlined fairing for aircraft.
15.3 Engine Inlet. If an inlet is choked then the velocity. decreases and pressure A choked nozzle will occur as the
A. increases and pressure decreases. increases. air reaches Mach 1; hence it is
B. increases and pressure increases. forming a shock-wave in the
C. decreases and pressure increases. intake.
15.3 Engine Inlet. In an aircraft flying at supersonic speed, to throat area is decreased. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
reduce the air velocity at the compressor, 247 refers.
the variable intake.
A. exhaust jet cone area increased.
B. throat area is decreased.
C. throat area is increased.
15.3 Engine Inlet. A well designed intake will take advantage converting kinetic energy into This is known as Ram effect.
of forward speed by. pressure energy.
A. converting kinetic energy into pressure
energy.
B. converting velocity energy into kinetic
energy.
C. converting pressure energy of the air into
kinetic energy.
15.3 Engine Inlet. In subsonic multi-engine aircraft, a normal increase in size, front to rear, Page 3-2 Jeppesen Aircraft Gas
inlet duct will. along length of the duct. Turbine Powerplants refers.
A. decrease and then increase in size, front
to rear, along length of the duct.
B. increase in size, front to rear, along length
of the duct.
C. increase and then decrease in size, front
to rear, along length of the duct.
15.3 Engine Inlet. What type of intake is one that decreases Convergent / Divergent. The fixed plug supersonic intake is
gradually in area and then increases?. a con/di shaped intake.
A. Convergent.
B. Convergent / Divergent.
C. Divergent.
15.3 Engine Inlet. In an electrical de-icing system, the main continuously and intermittently. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page
elements will be on. 150 refers.
A. intermittently, 8 times a minute,
dependant on OAT .
B. intermittently, 4 times a minute,
dependant on OAT .
C. continuously and intermittently.
15.3 Engine Inlet. Intakes are designed to. decelerate the free air stream Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. decrease the intake air pressure. flow. Powerplant page 3-2 refers.
B. decelerate the free air stream flow.
C. accelerate the free air stream flow.

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15.3 Engine Inlet. The air intake for a gas turbine powered divergent form. Jeppesen Aircraft gas turbine
subsonic aircraft would be of. Powerplant page 3-2 refers.
A. convergent form.
B. divergent form.
C. convergent/divergent form.
15.3 Engine Inlet. turboprop engine inlet anti-ice system continuously. Whilst the blades may be
operates. intermittent the intake mat is on
A. continuously. continuously.
B. cyclically dependant on weather
conditions. C. cyclically independent on
weather conditions.
15.3 Engine Inlet. What is true for a bellmouth intake?. Velocity increases and pressure A bellmouth intake is only used on
A. Pressure increases and velocity decreases. decreases. helicopters or static test beds to
B. Velocity increases and pressure improve aerodynamic efficiency. It
decreases. is a convergent duct therefore
C. Pressure and velocity decrease. pressure decreases and velocity
increases.
15.3 Engine Inlet. What is the system that breaks up ice De-icing. Whilst the nose cowl is heated (by
formations on a turboprop engine nose cowl air or oil) the question is about
called?. removing ice after it has formed
A. Nose cowl heating. so deicing is correct.
B. De-icing.
C. Anti-icing.
15.3 Engine Inlet. In a variable geometry intake, the velocity of shock-wave pattern, ramp and Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
the air on the engine compressor face is spill doors. 247 para 12 fig 23-9.
controlled by.
A. ramp and spill doors.
B. intake augmentation doors.
C. shock-wave pattern, ramp and spill doors.

15.4 Engine A bypass engine LP compressor. supplies more air than is By definition the bypass duct
Compressors. A. supplies less air than is required for required for combustion. sends air around the combustion
combustion. chamber.
B. supplies more air than is required for
combustion.
C. supplies only the required quantity for
combustio
15.4 Engine How does a dual axial flow compressor Higher compression ratios can be Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Compressors. improve the efficiency of a turbojet engine?. obtained. Textbook 3-13.
A. The velocity of the air entering the
combustion chamber is increased.
B. More turbine wheels can be used.
C. Higher compression ratios can be
obtained.
15.4 Engine The stator vanes in an axial-flow convert velocity energy into Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Compressors. compressor. pressure energy. 25 refers.
A. direct air into the first stage rotor vanes
at the proper angle.
B. convert velocity energy into pressure
energy.
C. convert pressure energy onto velocity
energy.
15.4 Engine What units in a gas turbine engine aid in Bleed air valves. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Compressors. stabilisation of the compressor during low 31
thrust engine operations?.
A. Bleed air valves.
B. Stator vanes.
C. Inlet guide vanes.
15.4 Engine During the high RPM range on an axial flow At minimum swirl position, Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Compressors. gas turbine engine, in what position are the bleed valves closed. 29-31
variable intake guide vanes and bleed
valves?.
A. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves
open.
B. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves
closed.
C. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves
closed.

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15.4 Engine The fan speed of a twin spool axial low pressure compressor. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Compressors. compressor engine is the same as the. Textbook 3-18.
A. low pressure compressor.
B. forward turbine wheel.
C. high pressure compressor.
15.4 Engine Bleed valves are normally spring loaded to open position. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Compressors. the. 31 refers.
A. closed position.
B. open position.
C. mid-position.
15.4 Engine What is the function of the stator vane To straighten airflow to Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Compressors. assembly at the discharge end of a typical eliminate turbulence. Textbook 3-17.
axial flow compressor?.
A. To increase air swirling motion into the
combustion chambers.
B. To direct the flow of gases into the
combustion chambers.
C. To straighten airflow to eliminate
turbulence.
15.4 Engine In a turbine engine with a dual spool seeks its own best operating Nil.
Compressors. compressor, the low speed compressor. speed.
A. always turns at the same speed as the
high speed compressor.
B. seeks its own best operating speed.
C. is connected directly to the high speed
compressor.
15.4 Engine What units in a gas turbine engine aid in Inlet guide vanes. Nil.
Compressors. guiding the airflow during low thrust engine
operations?.
A. Stator vanes.
B. Bleed air valves.
C. Inlet guide vanes.
15.4 Engine What is one purpose of the stator blades in Control the direction of the Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Compressors. the compressor section?. airflow. Textbook 3-17.
A. Increase the velocity of the airflow.
B. Stabilize the pressure of the airflow.
C. Control the direction of the airflow.
15.4 Engine Compressor stall is caused by. a high angle of attack airflow Nil.
Compressors. A. a low angle of attack airflow through the through the first stages of
first stages of compression. compression.
B. rapid engine deceleration.
C. a high angle of attack airflow through the
first stages of compression.
15.4 Engine What is used to aid in stabilization of Variable guide vanes and/or Nil.
Compressors. compressor airflow?. compressor bleed valves.
A. Variable guide vanes and/or compressor
bleed valves.
B. Pressurization and dump valves.
C. Stator vanes and rotor vanes.
15.4 Engine What is the primary factor which controls Number of stages in compressor. Nil.
Compressors. the pressure ratio of an axial flow
compressor?.
A. Compressor inlet temperature.
B. Compressor inlet pressure.
C. Number of stages in compressor.
15.4 Engine The non-rotating axial-flow compressor stator vanes. Nil.
Compressors. airfoils in an aircraft gas turbine are known
as.
A. stator vanes.
B. bleed vanes.
C. pressurization vanes.

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15.4 Engine During the low RPM range on an axial flow At maximum swirl position, Nil.
Compressors. gas turbine engine, in what position are the bleed valves open.
variable intake guide vanes and bleed
valves?.
A. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves
open.
B. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves
closed.
C. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves
closed.
15.4 Engine The energy changes that take place in the pressure increase, velocity rolls royce book page 21.
Compressors. impeller of a centrifugal compressor are. increase, temperature increase.
A. pressure decrease, velocity decrease,
temperature increase.
B. pressure increase, velocity decrease,
temperature increase.
C. pressure increase, velocity increase,
temperature increase.
15.4 Engine What is the primary advantage of an axial Greater pressure ratio. Nil.
Compressors. flow compressor over a centrifugal
compressor?.
A. High frontal area.
B. Greater pressure ratio.
C. Less expensive.
15.4 Engine Compression occurs. across stators and rotors. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Compressors. A. across stators and rotors. Powerplants Page 3-24 refers.
B. across rotors.
C. across stators.
15.4 Engine Severe rubbing of turbine engine compressor galling. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Compressors. blades will usually cause. Textbook 4-25
A. cracking.
B. bowing.
C. galling.
15.4 Engine Which two elements make up the axial flow Rotor and stator. Nil.
Compressors. compressor assembly?.
A. Rotor and stator.
B. Stator and diffuser.
C. Compressor and manifold.
15.4 Engine If the RPM of an axial flow compressor changing the velocity of the Nil.
Compressors. remains constant, the angle of attack of the airflow.
rotor blades can be changed by.
A. changing the compressor diameter.
B. changing the velocity of the airflow.
C. increasing the pressure ratio.
15.4 Engine The gas turbine Compressor Pressure Ratio Compressor discharge pressure Nil.
Compressors. is. divided by Compressor inlet
A. Compressor inlet pressure divided by pressure.
Compressor discharge pressure.
B. Mass of air bypassing the combustion
system divided by Mass of air going through
the combustion system.
C. Compressor discharge pressure divided by
Compressor inlet pressure.
15.4 Engine An advantage of the centrifugal flow peak efficiency. Nil.
Compressors. compressor is its high.
A. ram efficiency.
B. pressure rise per stage.
C. peak efficiency.
15.4 Engine The compression ratio of an axial flow number of compressor stages. Nil.
Compressors. compressor is a function of the.
A. number of compressor stages.
B. air inlet velocity.
C. rotor diameter.

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15.4 Engine Jet engine turbine blades removed for the same slot. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Compressors. detailed inspection must be reinstalled in. Textbook 4-25.
A. the same slot.
B. a specified slot 180°away.
C. a specified slot 90°away in the direction of
rotation
15.4 Engine The procedure for removing the field cleaning. Nil.
Compressors. accumulation of dirt deposits on compressor
blades is called.
A. the purging process.
B. the soak method.
C. field cleaning.
15.4 Engine The two types of centrifugal compressor single entry and double entry. Nil.
Compressors. impellers are.
A. impeller and diffuser.
B. single entry and double entry.
C. rotor and stator.
15.4 Engine Between each row of rotating blades in a stators. Nil.
Compressors. compressor, there is a row of stationary
blades which act to diffuse the air. These
stationary blades are called.
A. stators.
B. rotors.
C. buckets.
15.4 Engine Bleed valves are. closed at high RPM. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Compressors. A. closed at low RPM. Powerplants Page 8-7 Refers.
B. always slightly open.
C. closed at high RPM.
15.4 Engine Compressor field cleaning on turbine engines prevent engine performance Nil.
Compressors. is performed primarily in order to. degradation, increased fuel
A. prevent engine oil contamination and costs, and damage or corrosion
subsequent engine bearing wear or damage. to gas path surfaces.
B. prevent engine performance degradation,
increased fuel costs, and damage or
corrosion to gas path surfaces.
C. facilitate flight line inspection of engine
inlet and compressor areas for defects or
FOD.

15.4 Engine If the LP compressor shaft severed. the LP turbine will speed up and The LP Turbine is attached to the
Compressors. A. the LP turbine will speed up and the LP the LP compressor will slow LP compressor.
compressor will slow down. down.
B. the LP compressor of cruise thrust.
C. the HP compressor will slow down.
15.4 Engine An advantage of a centrifugal compressor is. it is robust and can stand some Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Compressors. A. it is dynamically balanced. shock from icing- up. 19 Refers.
B. it is unaffected by turbulence.
C. it is robust and can stand some shock
from icing-up.

15.4 Engine Variable inlet guide vanes prevent. compressor stalling. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Compressors. A. compressor runaway. Page 8-1 Refers.
B. engine flame out at high speed.
C. compressor stalling.
15.4 Engine An axial flow compressor surges when. all stages are stalled. The definition of a surge is when
Compressors. A. later stages are stalled. all stages are stalled and flow
B. all stages are stalled. reversal occurs.
C. early stages are stalled.
15.4 Engine As a consequence of tapping air from the rise. Nil.
Compressors. compressor, the TGT will.
A. fall.
B. remain constant.
C. rise.

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15.4 Engine Compressor air bleeds promote the flow of opening to allow air out. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Compressors. air through the early stages by. Page 8-7 refers.
A. opening to allow air in.
B. closing.
C. opening to allow air out.
15.4 Engine Compressor blades have a reduced angle of to allow uniform axial velocity. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Compressors. attack at the tips. Page 3-16 refers.
A. to prevent turbine stall.
B. to increase the velocity.
C. to allow uniform axial velocity.
15.4 Engine Compressor surge is caused by. over fuelling. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Compressors. A. over fuelling. Page 3-26 refers to fuel system
B. rapid closing of the throttle. malfunction - over fuelling.
C. prolonged engine running at high RPM.
15.4 Engine What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a To convert kinetic energy into Nil.
Compressors. centrifugal compressor serve?. pressure energy.
A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic
energy.
B. To increase the air velocity.
C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure
energy.
15.4 Engine The purpose of the rotating guide vanes on a provide initial diffusing of the Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Compressors. centrifugal compressor is to. air. 21 refers.
A. direct the air smoothly into the impeller.
B. provide initial diffusing of the air.
C. prevent damage by solid objects.
15.4 Engine What is the surge margin of an axial flow The margin between the Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure
Compressors. compressor?. compressor working line and the 3-14 refers. (See the 'safety
A. The margin between the compressor surge line. margin').
working line and the surge line.
B. The margin between minimum and
maximum pressure ratio obtained at
constant RPM.
C. The margin between the stall condition
and the surge condition.
15.4 Engine The compression ratio of a jet engine is. the ratio between compressor The higher the ratio the more
Compressors. A. the compressor outlet pressure divided by outlet pressure and compressor efficient the engine.
the number of compressor stages. inlet pressure.
B. the ratio between turbine pressure and
compressor outlet pressure.
C. the ratio between compressor outlet
pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
15.4 Engine Air through the compressor, before entering through divergent passage to All compressor blades and stators
Compressors. the combustion chamber, passes. increase the pressure. are divergent, and all increase
A. through divergent passage to increase the pressure.
pressure.
B. through nozzles to increase the velocity.
C. through divergent passage to decrease the
pressure.
15.4 Engine Low mass airflow through a compressor will stalling of early stages. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Compressors. produce. Powerplant Page 3-25 refers.
A. stalling of rear stages.
B. stalling of early stages.
C. no effect.
15.4 Engine A bleed valve. relieves compressor choking at Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Compressors. A. relieves compressor choking at low RPM. low RPM. 29 refers.
B. controls air intake pressure.
C. bleeds air from compressor for intake
deicing.
15.4 Engine Inlet guide vanes are fitted to. control the angle of airflow into Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Compressors. A. control the quantity of air entering the the compressor. Powerplant Page 3-24 refers.
intake.
B. guide the airflow onto the turbine rotor
first stage.
C. control the angle of airflow into the
compressor.

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15.4 Engine Why, in an axial flow compressor is the cross To maintain the velocity of the Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Compressors. sectional area of the compressor air duct air under rising pressure. Powerplant Page 3-24 refers.
reduced at each stage?.
A. To decrease the velocity of the air rising
under pressure.
B. To maintain the velocity of the air under
rising pressure.
C. To permit stronger, shorter blades to be
used in the later stages.
15.4 Engine An abradable lining around the fan is to. strengthen the EPR value Prevents fan blade tip losses.
Compressors. A. provide less leakage for anti-icing.
B. prevent fan blade tip rub.
C. strengthen the EPR value.
15.4 Engine Allowable damage on the first stage middle third of the blade to the Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Compressors. compressor blade is restricted to. outer edge. Powerplants Page 5-20 refers.
A. middle third of the blade to the outer
edge. B. outer third of the blade to the outer
edge.
C. root end of the blade.
15.4 Engine What is the profile of a compressor blade?. A cutout that reduces blade tip Jeppesen A&P Technician
Compressors. A. A cutout that reduces blade tip thickness. thickness. Propulsion Textbook 3-16.
B. The leading edge of the blade.
C. The curvature of the blade root.

15.4 Engine The resultant velocity of air exiting an axial Both of the above. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Compressors. compressor stage depends upon. Page 3- 23 Refers.
A. aircraft forward speed.
B. compressor RPM.
C. Both of the above.
15.4 Engine What is a compressor stage?. One rotor plus one stator. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Compressors. A. One compressor rotor and one nozzle 25 refers.
guide vane.
B. One rotor plus one stator.
C. One Nozzle Guide Vane and one rotor.
15.4 Engine If the bypass ratio is 0.7:1, the 0.7 pounds of fed around the engine to 1 pound Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Compressors. air is. fed into H.P. compressor. Powerplant Page 2-9 refers
A. fed into H.P compressor compared to 1
pound fed around it.
B. fed around the engine to 1 pound fed into
H.P. compressor.
C. bypassed for every 1 pound at the intake.
15.4 Engine Advantage of an axial flow over a centrifugal high peak efficiencies. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page
Compressors. flow gas turbine engine. 21 shows how higher compression
A. power required for starting is less. ratios (axial flow compressors)
B. low weight. give lower SFC. Which means
C. high peak efficiencies. higher efficiency.
15.4 Engine Compressor blades reduce in length. from L.P to H.P section to Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Compressors. A. from tip to root to maintain uniform maintain uniform velocity in 22 refers.
velocity in compressor. compressor.
B. from L.P to H.P section to maintain
uniform velocity in compressor.
C. from root to tip to maintain correct angle
of attack.
15.4 Engine Deposit build-up on compressor blades. can decrease compressor Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Compressors. A. airflow is too fast for deposits to build up. efficiency and cause corrosion. Powerplant page 5-4 refers.
B. will not decrease efficiency but may cause
corrosion.
C. can decrease compressor efficiency and
cause corrosion.

15.4 Engine The diffuser after the compressor, before decreases velocity, pressure Assuming this refers to a
Compressors. the combustion chamber. increases. centrifugal compressor see figure
A. increases velocity, decreases pressure. 3-6 Rolls Royce The Jet Engine.
B. decreases velocity, pressure increases.
C. increases velocity, pressure remains
constant.

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15.4 Engine In a compressor, diffusion action takes place rotors and stators. Stators and rotors in compressors
Compressors. across. both form divergent ducts hence
A. rotors. they both diffuse.
B. rotors and stators.
C. stators.
15.4 Engine What is the purpose of pressure balance To ensure the location bearing is Pressure balance seals oppose the
Compressors. seal?. adequately loaded throughout tendency of compressors to move
A. To ensure the location bearing is the engine thrust range. forward.
adequately loaded throughout the engine
thrust range.
B. To ensure LP compressor is statically
balanced.
C. To ensure HP compressor is dynamically
15.4 Engine The optimum air speed for entrance into the Mach 0.4. Diffusion in the intake reduces the
Compressors. compressor is approximately. speed to 500ft/second (about
A. same as aircraft speed. mach 0.4).
B. Mach 0.4.
C. Mach 1.
15.4 Engine What is the acceptable damage on stator One third from tip to root. The root of the blade has tighter
Compressors. blades that have been blended?. tolerance than the tip, and chord
A. One third along from root to tip. wise indentations are also critical
B. One third from tip to root. so our best guess is from tip to
C. One third chord wise. root
15.4 Engine With regard to compressor blades, which of a shroud fillet area. Shroud fillets are critical areas
Compressors. the following is true? No damage is whereas the outer third of the
permissible on. blade is less so. Unshrouded tips
A. a shroud fillet area. are also less critical than shroud
B. the lip of a blade. fillets.
C. the last third of the outboard leading
15.4 Engine The pressure ratio can be influenced by. number of stages in compressor. Compressors are rated by their
Compressors. A. compressor inlet temperature. pressure ratio, the more stages
B. number of stages in compressor. the greater the pressure ratio.
C. compressor inlet pressure.
15.4 Engine Air bleed valves are. open at low RPM. Air bleed valves reduce the
Compressors. A. closed at low RPM. pressure developed in a
B. open at high RPM. compressor until the speed is
C. open at low RPM. increased towards the blade
design speed.
15.4 Engine The compressor case annulus is. convergent. All axial flow compressor case
Compressors. A. convergent. annulus are convergent to
B. divergent. maintain a constant axial velocity
C. parallel. through the compressor.
15.4 Engine If the tip clearance in a centrifugal aerodynamic buffeting would Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Compressors. compressor is too small. cause vibration. Explanation. 22 para 12 refers to too small a
A. there would be pressure losses through clearance setting up aerodynamic
leakage. buffet.
B. there is danger of seizure.
C. aerodynamic buffeting would cause
vibration.
15.4 Engine A 1st stage LP compressor blade is able to outer third only. Repairs across the chord or at the
Compressors. continue in service if the damage is within root are normally prohibited, outer
limits, and within the. third is the only safe answer.
A. middle third of blade chord-wise.
B. outer third only.
C. root section only.
15.4 Engine What is meant by a compressor stage?. One rotor and one stator Para 13 page 22 of Rolls Royce the
Compressors. A. One rotor and one stator assembly. assembly. Jet Engine refers.
B. All rotors and stators.
C. One rotor and one guide vane assembly.
15.4 Engine Where does compression take place as air Rotor and Stator blades. Compression occurs through all
Compressors. passes through an axial flow compressor?. stages figure 3.9 page 25 of Rolls
A. Rotor blades. Royce the Jet Engine refers.
B. Stator Blades.
C. Rotor and Stator blades.
15.4 Engine Nozzle Guide Vane bow is an indication of. engine overheat. Early turbines, both blades and
Compressors. A. engine overspeed. NGV were susceptible to 'creep' --
B. engine overheat. prolonged exposure to excessive
C. engine shock loading. heat.

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15.4 Engine A build up of foreign objects and dirt on has a large effect on compressor Compressor washes are used to
Compressors. compressor blades. efficiency and may cause reduce this problem.
A. has a large effect on compressor corrosion.
efficiency and may cause corrosion.
B. has no effect on the efficiency of the
compressor but may cause corrosion.
C. has no effect on compressor efficiency
due to the speed of rotation.
15.4 Engine What is the purpose of the stator vanes in Control direction of the airflow. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Compressors. the compressor section of a gas turbine 22 para 13.
engine?.
A. Increase the velocity of the airflow.
B. Control direction of the airflow.
C. Prevent compressor surge.
15.4 Engine In a twin spool compressor, the LP section a lower RPM than the HP spool. Nil.
Compressors. runs at.
A. a lower RPM than the HP spool.
B. a higher RPM than the HP spool.
C. the same RPM than the HP spool.
15.5 Combustion In a turbojet engine, combustion occurs at. constant pressure. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Section. A. constant velocity. Powerplants page 2-18 refers.
B. constant volume.
C. constant pressure.
15.5 Combustion A tubo-annular gas turbine combustion a number of flame tubes in an Rolls Royce book page 40 para 18.
Section. systemconsists of. annular air casing.
A. a number of flame tubes in an annular air
casing.
B. a number of flame tubes each with its
own air casing.
C. an annular flame tube in an annular air
casing.
15.5 Combustion In which type of turbine engine combustion Can. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Section. chamber is the case and liner removed and Textbook 3-23.
installed as one unit during routine
maintenance?.
A. Cannular.
B. Annular.
C. Can
15.5 Combustion In a turboprop engine, combustion takes pressure. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Section. place at constant. Textbook 3-29.
A. pressure.
B. density.
C. volume.
15.5 Combustion The air passing through the combustion used to support combustion and Nil.
Section. chamber is. to cool the engine.
A. entirely combined with fuel and burned.
B. used to support combustion and to cool
the engine.
C. speeded up and heated by the action of
the turbines.
15.5 Combustion The air used for combustion is. Primary. Air through the core engine is
Section. A. Primary and secondary. defined as primary air.
B. Primary.
C. Secondary.
15.5 Combustion Combustion chamber flame temperature is 2000°Centigrade. Nil.
Section. in the order of.
A. 2000°Centigrade.
B. 2000°Fahrenheit.
C. 2000°K.
15.5 Combustion Hot spots in the combustion section of a malfunctioning fuel nozzles. Nil.
Section. turbojet engine are possible.
A. dirty compressor blades.
B. malfunctioning fuel nozzles.
C. faulty igniter plugs.

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15.5 Combustion Another name for a cannular combustion can-annular. Nil.
Section. chamber is.
A. turbo-annular.
B. multiple can.
C. can-annular.
15.5 Combustion Another name for a cannular combustion tubo-annular. Nil.
Section. chamber is.
A. annular.
B. tubo-annular.
C. multiple can.
15.5 Combustion The approximate percentage of the mass 18%. Rolls Royce book page 36 para 6.
Section. airflow taken in by the flame tube snout is.
A. 82%.
B. 8%.
C. 18%
15.5 Combustion What component creates a vortex in a gas Swirl vanes. Nil.
Section. turbine flame tube?.
A. Tertiary hole.
B. Swirl vanes.
C. Cascade vanes.
15.5 Combustion In the combustion chamber. static pressure decreases slightly Jepperson Gas Turbine
Section. A. static pressure and volume remains and volume increases. Powerplants Page 2-18 refers.
constant.
B. static pressure decreases slightly and
volume increases.
C. static pressure and volume decreases.
15.5 Combustion Which of the following types of combustion Multiple can, annular, and can- Nil.
Section. sections are used in aircraft turbine annular.
engines?.
A. Annular, variable, and cascade vane.
B. Multiple can, annular, and can-annular.
C. Can, multiple can, and variable.
15.5 Combustion Secondary air in the combustion chamber is cooling. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Section. used for. Powerplants Page 3-31.
A. increasing axial velocity of gases.
B. combustion.
C. cooling.
15.5 Combustion Duplex burners have. two calibrated outlets. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Section. A. two calibrated outlets. 116 Refers.
B. variable orifices.
C. a spring.
15.5 Combustion The overall air/fuel ratio of a combustion 45:1 and 130:1. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. chamber can vary between. 36 refers.
A. 45:1 and 130:1.
B. 130:1 and 200:1.
C. 10:1 and 45:1.
15.5 Combustion When light-up takes place. interconnectors spread the heat Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. A. the nozzle guide vanes spread the heat to to adjacent flame tubes. 39 refers.
adjacent flame tubes.
B. interconnectors spread the heat to
adjacent flame tubes.
C. each flame tube is isolated from its
neighbours.
15.5 Combustion Why do the holes in the body of the duple To minimise carbon formation Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure
Section. burner provide air to the shroud around the on the burner face. 10.18 refers.
burner head?.
A. To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow
running.
B. To reduce burner temperature.
C. To minimise carbon formation on the
burner face.

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15.5 Combustion The air passing through the combustion used to support combustion and olls Royce The Jet Engine page 37
Section. chamber of a jet engine is. to cool the engine. refers.
A. entirely combined with fuel and burned.
B. used to support combustion and to cool
the engine.
C. speeded up and heated by the action of
the turbines.
15.5 Combustion A toroidal vortex is. a region in the combustion Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. A. a vapour trail visible in moist air chamber of low velocity re- 36 refers.
conditions. circulation.
B. a region in the combustion chamber of
low velocity re-circulation.
C. a bull-nosed cowling for deflecting air
from the static.
15.5 Combustion Why is it necessary to have a combustion To prevent initial over-fuelling Excess fuel is drained on
Section. drain system?. on start up or hot start. shutdown to avoid a subsequent
A. To prevent pressure build up in the hot start.
combustion chamber.
B. To prevent initial over-fuelling on start up
or hot start.
C. To allow water in the combustor to drain
away.
15.5 Combustion The flame temperature is approximately. 2000°Centigrade. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. A. 1400°Centigrade. 37 refers.
B. 2000°Centigrade.
C. 500°Centigrade.
15.5 Combustion Fuel entering the combustion chamber from a fuel/air mixture. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. an atomizer spray nozzle enters as. 117 refers.
A. fuel in air pulses.
B. a fuel/air mixture.
C. fuel continuously.
15.5 Combustion Which statement is true regarding the air Most is used for engine cooling. Nil.
Section. passing through the combustion section of a
jet engine?.
A. Most is used for engine cooling.
B. Most is used to support combustion.
C. A small percentage is frequently bled off
at this point to be used for air-conditioning
and/or other pneumatic powered systems.
15.5 Combustion How are combustion liner walls cooled in a By secondary air flowing through Nil.
Section. gas turbine engine?. the combustion chamber.
A. By secondary air flowing through the
combustion chamber.
B. By bleed air vented from the engine air
inlet.
C. By the pattern of holes and louvers cut in
the diffuser section.
15.5 Combustion Dilution air is placed. in the dilution zone of the The air cools and adds to the mass
Section. A. in the dilution zone of the combustion combustion chamber after the flow.
chamber after the primary zone. primary zone.
B. in the primary zone of the combustion
chamber.
C. in the swirl vanes of the combustor.
15.5 Combustion A Duplex burner uses. small burner at low RPM and Jeppesen A and P Technician
Section. A. small burner at low RPM and both burner both burner at hi RPM. Powerplant Textbook 7-66.
at hi RPM.
B. small burner at low RPM and large burner
at hi RPM.
C. both burners at low and hi RPM.
15.5 Combustion The approximate percentage of the mass 82%. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. airflow which bypasses the flame tube snout 36 shows 20%.
is.
A. 8%.
B. 82%.
C. 18%.

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15.5 Combustion Flame stabilization in a combustion chamber the airflow pattern. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. is achieved by. 36
A. the correct burner pressure.
B. the airflow pattern.
C. the correct air/fuel ratio.
15.5 Combustion Fuel nozzles are cleaned. in-situ with detergent solution. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Section. A. with a rag and solvent. Powerplants page 7-54 refers.
B. in-situ with carbon solution.
C. in-situ with detergent solution.
15.5 Combustion When heat is added to the combustion pressure changes slightly and Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. chamber. volume. 12 figure 2-2 refers.
A. pressure increases rapidly volume
remains constant.
B. pressure changes slightly and volume
increases.
C. pressure rises at chamber outlet.
15.5 Combustion A shroud placed around fuel nozzles. prevents carbon build up. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine
Section. A. flakes the carbon to minimise Powerplants page 7-54 refers.
accumulations.
B. prevents carbon build up.
C. builds up carbon deposits to assist
atomisation.
15.5 Combustion Carbon forming on fuel spray nozzles will changing the fuel spray angle. Carbon on the fuel nozzles will
Section. have the effect of. distort fuel spray flow and
A. increasing the combustion chamber direction. This can cause hot spots
pressure ratio. within the combustion chamber.
B. producing turbulent air flow.
C. changing the fuel spray angle.
15.5 Combustion Combustor air that is not used to support will film cool the liner and dilute This air is known as secondary or
Section. combustion. combustion chamber exit tertiary combustor air.
A. will film cool the liner and dilute temperature.
combustion chamber exit temperature.
B. is by-pass air.
C. is considered as the total air flow.
15.5 Combustion At high rotational speed at sea level, a duple primary and the main nozzle. The duple nozzle is also called the
Section. burner would be passing fuel via the. duplex nozzle. RR the Jet Engine
A. main nozzle. page 116 refers.
B. primary nozzle.
C. primary and the main nozzle.
15.5 Combustion he fabricated liner of a flame tube is argon arc process. an argon arc (T.I.G) welding is
Section. achieved mainly by. used to repair combustion liners,
A. argon arc process. it is assumed that this is also the
B. electric resistance welding. manufacturing process. can
C. oxyacetylene welding. anyone confirm this with a
reference.
15.5 Combustion Why is it necessary to have a combustion To allow unburnt fuel to drain The residual fuel must be drained
Section. chamber drain?. away. off to prevent subsequent wet
A. To allow unburnt fuel to drain away. starts.
B. To prevent pressure build-up in the
combustion chamber.
C. To allow fuel to return to LP when H.P
cock is closed.
15.5 Combustion The purpose of the swirl vanes in the gas re-circulation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Section. combustion chamber is to produce. 36 paragraph 7 refers to
A. flame re-circulation. recirculating gases.
B. gas re-circulation.
C. adequate mixing of fuel and air.
15.5 Combustion A vaporising burner injects fuel vapour. against the airflow. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Section. A. with the airflow. Powerplants page 7-55 refers.
B. across the airflow.
C. against the airflow.

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15.5 Combustion A duplex burner in a gas turbine engine has 2 one for low speed conditions the This is a most right answer.
Section. orifices. second used for high speed Primary flow only normally occurs
A. one for water injection and one for fuel conditions. only during start (low flow)
flow.
B. one for low speed conditions the second
used for high speed conditions.
C. one for normal flow conditions and the
2nd one to increase the normalmaximum
15.5 Combustion A combustion chamber has a. divergent inlet, convergent Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (4th
Section. A. convergent inlet, divergent outlet. outlet. edition) figure 4-1, 4-3, 4-5, 4-9,
B. convergent inlet, convergent outlet. pgs 36 - 42.
C. divergent inlet, convergent outlet.
15.6 Turbine Section. The three main types of turbine blades are. impulse, reaction, and impulse- Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
A. impulse, vector, and impulse-vector. reaction. Textbook 3-27.
B. reaction, converging, and diverging.
C. impulse, reaction, and impulse-reaction.
15.6 Turbine Section. What are the two main basic components of Stator and rotor. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
the turbine section in a gas turbine engine?. Textbook 3-25.
A. Stator and rotor.
B. Hot and cold.
C. Impeller and diffuser.

15.6 Turbine Section. Turbine impulse blading forms a. constant area duct. Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine
A. constant area duct. (New) Page 135 diagram.
B. divergent duct.
C. convergent duct.
15.6 Turbine Section. The turbine section. drives the compressor section. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
A. increases air velocity to create thrust. Textbook 3-25.
B. uses heat energy to expand and
accelerate the gas flow.
C. drives the compressor section.
15.6 Turbine Section. Where do stress rupture cracks usually Across the leading or trailing Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
appear on turbine blades?. edge at a right angle to the Textbook 4-25.
A. Across the blade root, parallel to the fir edge.
tree.
B. Across the leading or trailing edge at a
right angle to the edge.
C. Along the leading edge, parallel to the
15.6 Turbine Section. What is meant by a shrouded turbine?. The turbine blades are shaped so Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
A. The turbine blades are shaped so that that their ends form a band or Textbook 3-28.
their ends form a band or shroud. shroud.
B. The turbine wheel has a shroud or duct
which provides cooling air to the turbine
blades.
C. The turbine wheel is enclosed by a
protective shroud to contain the blades in
15.6 Turbine Section. Reduced blade vibration and improved shrouded turbine rotor blades. Nil.
airflow characteristics in turbines are
brought by.
A. shrouded turbine rotor blades.
B. impulse type blades.
C. fir tree blade attachment.
15.6 Turbine Section. What is the major function of the turbine Supplies the power to turn the Nil.
assembly in a turbojet engine?. compressor.
A. Directs the gases in the proper direction
to the tailpipe.
B. Supplies the power to turn the
compressor.
C. Increases the temperature of the exhaust
gases.
15.6 Turbine Section. A condition known as 'hot streaking' in a partially clogged fuel nozzle. Nil.
turbine engines is caused by
A. a partially clogged fuel nozzle.
B. excessive fuel flow.
C. a misaligned combustion liner.

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15.6 Turbine Section. Temperature through the turbine stages decreases. Nil.
generally.
A. remains the same.
B. decreases.
C. increases.
15.6 Turbine Section. Shrouded blades allow. thinner more efficient blade Jepperson Gas Turbine
A. smaller inlets to be used. sections to be used. Powerplants Page 3-42 refers.
B. higher turbine inlet temperatures.
C. thinner more efficient blade sections to be
used.
15.6 Turbine Section. Continued and/or excessive heat and creep. Jepperson Gas Turbine
centrifugal force on turbine engine rotor Powerplants Page 4-22 refers.
blades is likely to cause.
A. galling.
B. creep.
C. profile.
15.6 Turbine Section. N.G.V's form. convergent ducts. Jepperson Gas Turbine
A. convergent ducts. Powerplants Page 3-38 refers.
B. parallel ducts.
C. divergent ducts.
15.6 Turbine Section. Dirt particles in the air going into the Turbine blades. Nil.
compressor of a turbine engine will form a
coating on all but which of the following?.
A. Turbine blades.
B. Casings.
C. Inlet guide vanes.
15.6 Turbine Section. A purpose of the shrouds on the turbine reduce vibration. Nil.
blades of an axial flow engine is to.
A. reduce air entrance.
B. increase tip speed.
C. reduce vibration.
15.6 Turbine Section. Hot section inspections for many modern on a time or cycle basis. Nil.
turbine engines are required.
A. on a time or cycle basis.
B. only when an over temperature or
overspeed has occurred.
C. only at engine overhaul.
15.6 Turbine Section. Why do some turbine engines have more To extract more power from the Nil.
than one turbine wheel attached to a single exhaust gases than a single
shaft?. wheel can absorb.
A. To facilitate balancing of the turbine
assembly.
B. To extract more power from the exhaust
gases than a single wheel can absorb.
C. To help stabilize the pressure between the
compressor and the turbine.
15.6 Turbine Section. When aircraft turbine blades are subjected Stress rupture. Nil.
to excessive heat stress, what type of
failures would you expect?.
A. Bending and torsion.
B. Stress rupture.
C. Torsion and tension.
15.6 Turbine Section. The forces driving a turbine round are due to. impulse and reaction. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
A. impulse only. 50 Refers.
B. reaction only.
C. impulse and reaction.

15.6 Turbine Section. Nozzle guide vanes give a. pressure decrease, velocity Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
A. pressure increase, velocity decrease. increase. Page 3-35 refers.
B. pressure increase, velocity increase.
C. pressure decrease, velocity increase.
15.6 Turbine Section. Shrouding of stator blade tips is to. minimise vibration. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
A. minimise vibration. Page 3-43 refers.
B. ensure adequate cooling.
C. prevent tip turbulence.

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15.6 Turbine Section. Why are two or more turbine wheels So power output is doubled. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
coupled?. 45 refers.
A. To keep turbine rotor diameter small.
B. So power output is doubled.
C. To simplify dynamic balancing.
15.6 Turbine Section. Two basic types of turbine blades are. reaction and impulse. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
A. impulse and vector. Powerplants Page 3-40 refers.
B. reaction and impulse.
C. tangential and reaction.
15.6 Turbine Section. Why are nozzle guide vanes fitted?. To increase velocity of the gas Jeppesen Gas Turbine
A. To decrease velocity of the gas flow. flow. Powerplants Page 3-38 refers.
B. To increase velocity of the gas flow.
C. To increase velocity of the air flow.
15.6 Turbine Section. A turbine disk is. a disk at the core of the engine The turbine blades are mounted to
A. a disk at the core of the engine that the that the blades are attached to. the disc which absorbs the
blades are attached to. centrifugal force.
B. a segmented or complete shroud on blade
tips that reduces leakage.
C. a shroud around the stators of the turbine.

15.6 Turbine Section. When carrying out a borescope the damage tip curl. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
on turbine blades that would indicate a Powerplants figure 5-23 page 178
failure is. and figure 5-26 page 185 refers.
A. speckling.
B. tip curl.
C. colour changes.
15.6 Turbine Section. The active clearance control system aids ensuring turbine blade to engine Nil.
turbine engine efficiency by. case clearances are kept to a
A. automatically adjusting engine speed to minimum by controlling case
maintain a desired EPR. temperatures.
B. adjusting stator vane position according to
operating conditions and power
requirements.
C. ensuring turbine blade to engine case
clearances are kept to a minimum by
controlling case temperatures.

15.6 Turbine Section. Bowing of turbine blades indicates an. over-temperature condition. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. over-temperature condition. Powerplant page 5-30 refers to
B. over-speed condition. bowing as part of the ageing
C. under-temperature condition. process. Over temp is the only
answer relevant to aging
(temperature creep).
15.6 Turbine Section. On an impulse-reaction turbine blade it is. impulse at the root and reaction Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. impulse at the root and reaction at the at the tip. Powerplant page 3-40 refers. Rolls
tip. Royce pg.50 para.10 and figure5.6
B. reaction at the root and impulse at the stagger angle.
tip.
C. impulse and reaction all the away along
15.6 Turbine Section. Turbine creep effects. turbine blades. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. turbine blades. Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.
B. turbine disks.
C. N.G.Vs.
15.6 Turbine Section. Creep is. a permanent deformation of Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. not found in turbines. turbine. Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.
B. a temporary deformation of turbine.
C. a permanent deformation of turbine.
15.6 Turbine Section. Creep, overall. increases turbine diameter. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. has no effect on turbine diameter. Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.
B. increases turbine diameter.
C. decreases turbine diameter.
15.6 Turbine Section. Fir tree turbine blade attachment locates the allows slight movement. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
blade. 52 Para 19 refers.
A. allows slight movement.
B. radially.
C. axially.

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15.6 Turbine Section. Creep may occur to turbine blades due to. over-temp with excessive Creep is irreversible Rolls Royce
A. prolonged low RPM use. centrifugal loads. the Jet Engine Page 56 refers.
B. over-temp with excessive centrifugal
loads.
C. high back pressures.
15.6 Turbine Section. Creep may occur to turbine blades due to. over-temp with excessive Creep is irreversible Rolls Royce
A. prolonged low RPM use. centrifugal loads. the Jet Engine Page 56 refers.
B. over-temp with excessive centrifugal
loads.
C. high back pressures.
15.6 Turbine Section. Forces driving the turbine are due to. momentum and directional Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
A. aerodynamic lift imposing impulse on acceleration of gases. 49-50 refers.
blades.
B. momentum and directional acceleration
of gases.
C. expansion of gases.
15.6 Turbine Section. Impulse turbine blades run cooler than temperature drop across N.G.V Impulse blades have total
reaction blades because. is greater. pressure drop in N.G.V's hence air
A. impulse spin faster radially. is colder as it enters turbine RR
B. temperature drop across N.G.V is greater. Page51 refers.
C. converging rotors increase velocity.

15.6 Turbine Section. An increase in turbine diameter is caused by. prolonged high temperatures This is known as creep.
A. prolonged high temperatures and and centrifugal loads.
centrifugal loads.
B. products of combustion.
C. over speed.

15.6 Turbine Section. Which of the following is most likely to occur Cracking. A turbine bearing is under great
in the turbine section of a gas turbine heat stress, cracking is the only
engine?. possible choice here.
A. Pitting.
B. Galling.
C. Cracking.
15.6 Turbine Section. Aluminium deposits on the turbine show up white or silver speckles. CAIPs E L/3-10 refers. It also says
as. titanium speckles are blue or gold.
A. white or silver speckles.
B. white powder traces.
C. black stains.
15.6 Turbine Section. An impulse/reaction turbine is designed to uniform axial velocity from blade Jeppesen Gas turbine Powerplant
ensure. root to tip. page 3-40 refers.
A. greater axial velocity at the blade root.
B. uniform axial velocity from blade root to
tip.
C. greater axial velocity at the blade tip.
15.6 Turbine Section. Necking and mottling of turbine blades. is due to thermal stress. Necking could occur due to creep
A. is due to thermal stress. which is a function of thermal
B. is formed during manufacture. stress and centrifugal loads, and
C. is due to bending when the gas hits the turbine blades do show signs of
blades. discolouration after use, the latter
is not normally a defect.
15.6 Turbine Section. Impulse blades operate cooler than reaction the airflow has a higher velocity Impulse turbine N.G.Vs accelerate
blades because. through a impulse turbine N.G.V. gases faster than their reaction
A. impulse blades rotate at higher speeds. counterparts therefore the
B. the N.G.V's cool the air. pressure and temperature is
C. the airflow has a higher velocity through a reduced more in the impulse
impulse turbine N.G.V. turbine.
15.6 Turbine Section. During a borescope check of the H.P turbine attach a device to the accessory All large GTE have a hand turning
blades. gearbox and rotate slowly. tool adaptor fitted to the
A. dry motor the engine at minimum speed. accessory or high speed gearbox.
B. hand turn the turbine wheel.
C. attach a device to the accessory gearbox
and rotate slowly.

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15.6 Turbine Section. The turbine section of a jet engine. converts dynamic pressure into The shape and size of the turbine
A. converts dynamic pressure into mechanical energy. blades determines the amount of
mechanical energy. energy extracted from the
B. circulates air to cool the engine. dynamic pressure of the airflow.
C. extracts heat energy to drive the
compressor.
15.6 Turbine Section. The temperature and centrifugal loads which creep loading. Creep is a permanent deformation
the turbine is subjected to during normal caused by high centrifugal loads at
engine operation causes. continuous high temperature.
A. fatigue failure.
B. elastic stretching.
C. creep loading.
15.6 Turbine Section. Impulse-reaction turbine blades form. tip half reaction, root half Turbine blades move from
A. tip half reaction, root half Impulse. Impulse. impulse at the root to reaction at
B. 1 stage impulse, 1 stage reaction. the tip.
C. tip half Impulse, root half reaction.
15.6 Turbine Section. A fir tree root. attaches turbine blades to the Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 52
A. allows compressor cooling air to alleviate turbine disk. para 19 refers.
thermal stress.
B. attaches turbine blades to the turbine
disk.
C. allows individual turbine blades to be
changed without engine disassembly.
15.6 Turbine Section. As the hot gasses flow through an impulse remains constant. In an 'Impulse bladed turbine' the
turbine blading, the velocity. turbine blades form parallel ducts
A. will decrease. therefore the velocity will remain
B. remains constant. constant figure 5-5 of RR the Jet
C. will increase. Engine shows the contour of
impulse turbine blades.
15.6 Turbine Section. Turbine engine components are never gas welding. Both Argon arc and Electron beam
manufactured by. welding are referred to in RR the
A. electrical resistance welding. Jet Engine so we assume gas
B. argon arc welding. welding is not used, this is
C. gas welding. probably due to carburisation of
the weld.
15.6 Turbine Section. How is a radial turbine driven?. By change of momentum and Radial turbines are effectively
A. By impulse. angle of airflow. reversed centrifugal compressors.
B. By change of momentum and angle of
airflow.
C. By reaction.
15.6 Turbine Section. Turbine disk growth is due to. a permanent change in disk The turbine disc does not include
A. a permanent change in disk diameter. diameter. the blades.
B. an overall increase in blade length.
C. a build up of carbon deposits.
15.6 Turbine Section. A nozzle guide vane is. hollow in construction to allow Air is tapped from the H.P
A. hollow in construction to allow for for flow of cooling air. compressor and passed through
thermal expansion. the N.G.V to cool it.
B. hollow in construction to allow for flow of
cooling air.
C. solid in construction to support the guide
vane.
15.6 Turbine Section. A slow constant growth in a turbine blade is secondary creep. Nil.
known as.
A. primary creep.
B. secondary creep.
C. tertiary creep.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. The function of the exhaust cone assembly straighten and collect the Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
of a turbine engine is to. exhaust gases into a solid Textbook 3-20.
A. swirl and collect the exhaust gases into a exhaust jet.
single exhaust jet.
B. collect the exhaust gases and act as a
noise suppressor.
C. straighten and collect the exhaust gases
into a solid exhaust jet.

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15.7 Engine Exhaust. A nozzle is 'choked' when the engine inlet subsonic or supersonic. NIL.
airflow is.
A. subsonic.
B. supersonic.
C. subsonic or supersonic.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. A supersonic duct is. convergent then divergent along Visualise the exhaust nozzle of the
A. convergent then divergent along its its length. space shuttle booster rockets.
length.
B. divergent then convergent along its
length.
C. a convergent duct that is choked at the
largestfrom
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Noise end the
at mach 1. when untreated by low frequency, high decibel.
jet wake Jepperson Gas Turbine
suppression is. Powerplants Page 3-57 refers.
A. high frequency, high decibel.
B. low frequency, low decibel.
C. low frequency, high decibel.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Hot spots on the tail cone of a turbine engine a faulty combustion chamber. Nil.
are possible indicators of a malfunctioning
fuel nozzle or.
A. a faulty igniter plug.
B. an improperly positioned tail cone.
C. a faulty combustion chamber.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. An exhaust cone placed aft of the turbine in increase and the velocity to Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
a jet engine will cause the pressure in the decrease. Textbook 3-30.
first part of the exhaust duct to.
A. increase and the velocity to decrease.
B. decrease and the velocity to increase.
C. increase and the velocity to increase.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. A convergent-divergent nozzle. makes maximum use of pressure Nil.
A. requires the aircraft to be travelling at thrust.
supersonic speeds.
B. makes maximum use of pressure thrust.
C. produces a type of thrust known as kine
15.7 Engine Exhaust. The velocity of supersonic air as it flows increases. Nil.
through a divergent nozzle.
A. decreases.
B. increases.
C. is inversely proportional to the
temperature.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. The Jet Pipe of a gas turbine engine. protects the airframe from heat Nil.
A. protects the airframe from heat damage. damage.
B. has an inner cone to protect the rear
turbine disc.
C. is convergent in shape to increase the
velocity as much as possible.

15.7 Engine Exhaust. For what purpose is the propelling nozzle of To increase the velocity and Nil.
a gas turbine engine designed?. decrease the pressure of the gas
A. To increase the velocity and decrease the stream leaving the nozzle.
pressure of the gas stream leaving the
nozzle.
B. To decrease the velocity and increase the
pressure of the gas stream leaving the
nozzle.
C. To increase the velocity and pressure of
15.7 Engine Exhaust. If the exit area of the nozzle was too large, exit velocity lower causing loss Nil.
the effect is. of thrust.
A. exit velocity lower causing loss of thrust.
B. will choke at a lower gas temperature.
C. exit velocity lower, negligible effect on
thrust.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. A choked nozzle. increases thrust. Nil.
A. increases thrust.
B. decreases thrust.
C. has no effect on the thrust.

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15.7 Engine Exhaust. The exhaust section is designed to. impart a high exit velocity to the Nil.
A. increase temperature, therefore exhaust gases.
increasing velocity.
B. decrease temperature, therefore
decreasing pressure.
C. impart a high exit velocity to the exhaust
gases.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. A Convergent-Divergent nozzle. makes maximum use of Pressure Jeppesen Gas Turbine
A. makes maximum use of Pressure thrust. thrust. Powerplants Page 3-49 refers.
B. produces a type of thrust known as kinetic
thrust. C. requires the aircraft to be
travelling at supersonic speeds.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. On front fan engines, to obtain thrust cold stream is reversed. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
reversal, the. 159
A. hot and cold streams are reversed.
B. hot stream is reversed.
C. cold stream is reversed.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Exhaust noise can be reduced by. A. lowering increasing the mixing rate. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
the vibration frequency. 201 refers.
B. increasing the mixing rate.
C. increasing the jet velocity.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Operating thrust reversers at low ground sand or other foreign object Jeppesen A&P Technician
speeds can sometimes cause. ingestion, hot gas re- ingestion, Propulsion Textbook 6-10.
A. sand or other foreign object ingestion, hot compressor stalls.
gas re- ingestion.
B. hot gas re-ingestion, compressor stalls.
C. sand or other foreign object ingestion, hot
gas re- ingestion, compressor stalls.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Thrust reversers utilizing a pneumatic sand or other foreign object Nil.
actuating system, usually receive operating ingestion, hot gas re- ingestion,
pressure from. compressor stalls.
A. the engine bleed air system.
B. high pressure air reservoirs.
C. an on-board hydraulic or electrical
powered compressor.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. The purpose of cascade vanes in a thrust turn to a forward direction the Nil.
reversing system is to. fan and/or hot exhaust gases
A. turn the exhaust gases forward just after that have been blocked from
exiting the exhaust nozzle. exiting through the exhaust
B. form a solid blocking door in the jet nozzle.
exhaust path. C. turn to a forward direction
the fan and/or hot exhaust gases that have
been blocked from exiting through the
exhaust nozzle.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. A convergent exhaust nozzle produces momentum thrust. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
mainly. 218.
A. momentum and pressure thrust.
B. momentum thrust.
C. pressure thrust.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. The rearward thrust capability of an engine ess than its forward capability. Jeppesen A&P Technician
with the thrust reverser system deployed is. Propulsion Textbook 6-10.
A. equal to or less than its forward
capability, depending on ambient conditions
and system design.
B. less than its forward capability.
C. equal to its forward capability.

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15.7 Engine Exhaust. Which statement is generally true regarding It is possible to move some Jeppesen A&P Technician
thrust reverser systems?. aircraft backward on the ground Propulsion Textbook 6-9.
A. Engine thrust reversers on the same using reverse thrust.
aircraft usually will not operate
independently of each other (must all be
simultaneously).
B. It is possible to move some aircraft
backward on the ground using reverse thrust.
C. Mechanical blockage system design
permits a deployment position aft of the
exhaust nozzle only.

15.7 Engine Exhaust. What is the proper operating sequence when Retard thrust levers to ground Jeppesen A&P Technician
using thrust reversers to slow an aircraft idle, raise thrust reverser levers Propulsion Textbook 6-9.
after landing?. as required, and retard thrust
A. Advance thrust levers up to takeoff reverser levers to ground idle.
position as conditions require, select thrust
reverse, de-select thrust reverser, retard
thrust levers to ground idle.
B. Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise
thrust reverser levers as required, and retard
thrust reverser levers to ground idle.
C. Select thrust reverse, advance thrust
reverser levers no higher than 75% N1, and
retard thrust reverser levers to idle at
approximately normal taxi speed.

15.7 Engine Exhaust. Thrust reversal on a high bypass engine is blocker doors. RR Page 160 figure.15-2 refers but
achieved by. see also Jeppesen Aircraft Gas
A. blocker doors. Turbine Powerplant Page 3- 50.
B. clamshell configuration.
C. bucket type doors.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. If damage is found to the reverse thrust only replace vanes with new Cascade vane segments are NOT
cascade vanes and they need replacing, you ones that have the correct part interchangeable, they all direct air
can. as the originals removed. at different angles.
A. replace damaged vanes with 45 degree
vanes.
B. only replace vanes with new ones that
have the correct part as the originals
removed.
C. interchange the cascade vanes as they are
interchangeable.

15.7 Engine Exhaust. When should thrust reversers be used?. At low RPM and low forward Thrust reversers cannot be
A. At low RPM and low forward speed. speed. actuated if the throttles are set
B. At high RPM and high forward speed. above idle and they can only be
C. At high RPM and low forward speed. used on the ground.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. If the area of the nozzle was too large the exit velocity lower causing loss Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
effect is. of the thrust. Powerplant page 2-20 and others.
A. will 'choke' at mach 1.
B. exit velocity lower causing loss of the
thrust.
C. exit velocity lower, negligible effect on
thrust.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Lobe type exhaust noise suppressors are heat resistant alloy. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
made from. 205 refers.
A. heat resistant alloy.
B. composite Material.
C. steel.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. What indication does the pilot receive that A sequence of lights. Boeing 757/767 use the word 'rev'
thrust reversers have deployed?. in amber for unlocked and green
A. An audible warning. for deployed on the upper EICAS
B. A sequence of lights. screen.
C. A feeling of rapid deceleration.

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15.7 Engine Exhaust. What angle are the exhaust gasses turned 135 degrees. Turned through 135 degrees is 45
through in a clamshell type thrust reverser?. degrees forward, the maximum a
A. 180 degrees. thrust reverser of any sort turns
B. 135 degrees. the air forward.
C. 45 degrees.

15.7 Engine Exhaust. The purpose of a propelling nozzle is to. increase the velocity of the air The convergence of the propelling
A. increase the velocity of the air and and increase thrust. nozzle in a subsonic pure jet
increase thrust. engine is set so that max speed is
B. decrease the velocity of the exhaust to just below Mach 1.
increase static pressure.
C. direct the air onto the turbines.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. If a thrust reverser is deployed at lower than exhaust gases can be ingested Exhaust gas ingestion is a problem
normal landing speed. into the engine. for thrust reverser systems when
A. exhaust gases can be ingested into the stationary or very slow.
engine.
B. the thrust reverser will be ineffective.
C. if the EGT gets too high the thrust
reverser will automatically restow.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. The size of the exhaust section is dictated size and location of the engine. The exhaust section is of a certain
by. diameter and can be of different
A. cone or diffuser size and location. lengths depending on the location
B. size of engine only. of the engine within the fuselage
C. size and location of the engine. or wing root (IE English Electric
Lightning).
15.7 Engine Exhaust. On a Clamshell door type thrust reverser. 45 degrees to the thrust line. 45 degrees to the thrust line is an
The Clamshell doors redirect the exhaust gas alternative to 'turned through 135
stream. degrees'.
A. 0 degrees to the thrust line.
B. 45 degrees to the thrust line.
C. 90 degrees to the thrust line.
15.7 Engine Exhaust. Normal gas turbine engine's exhaust duct is. convergent. The exhaust nozzle consists of a
A. divergent. parallel duct then the propelling
B. convergent/divergent. nozzle which is always
C. convergent. convergent.

15.7 Engine Exhaust. As the air flows out at the outflow of a velocity decreases and pressure A choked nozzle has a shock wave
choked nozzle. increases. in it and air is at Mach 1. After the
A. velocity increases and pressure decreases. shock the air must be decreased in
B. velocity and pressure decrease. speed and pressure is rising.
C. velocity decreases and pressure increases.

15.8 Bearings and Main bearing oil seals used with turbine Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Seals engines are usually what type(s)?. Textbook
A. Teflon and synthetic rubber.
B. Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing.
C. Labyrinth and/or silicone rubber.
15.8 Bearings and If, during inspection at engine overhaul, ball must be degaussed before use. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Seals or roller bearings are found to have Textbook 4-26.
magnetism but otherwise have no defects,
they.
A. are in an acceptable service condition.
B. cannot be used again.
C. must be degaussed before use.
15.8 Bearings and A carbon seal has which type of sealing Full contact with race. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page
Seals arrangement?. 92 refers.
A. Full contact with race.
B. Full contact with casing.
C. Full contact with labyrinth.
15.8 Bearings and Indentations on bearing races caused by high brinelling. Nil.
Seals static loads are known as.
A. fretting.
B. galling.
C. brinelling.

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15.8 Bearings and The function of a labyrinth seal is to create. a restricted leakage of air Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Seals A. a restricted leakage of air between fixed between fixed and rotating Powerplants Page 5-36 Refers.
and rotating components. components.
B. an airtight seal between fixed and
rotation components.
C. an airtight seal between fixed adjacent
casing surfaces.
15.8 Bearings and The bearings of a compressor rotor are ball and roller. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Seals usually. Page 4-49/50 refers.
A. ball and roller.
B. plain.
C. sintered.
15.8 Bearings and Bearing seal failure would most probably high oil consumption. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Seals cause. Powerplants Page 5-36 Refers.
A. high oil temperature.
B. high oil consumption.
C. low oil pressure.
15.8 Bearings and Why are oil seals pressurised?. To ensure minimum oil loss. Pressurised labyrinth seals stop oil
Seals A. To ensure minimum oil loss. leaking out of the bearing housing
B. To ensure oil is forced into the bearings. between rotating shafts and
C. To ensure that the oil is prevented from stationary casing. Note that oil is
leaving the bearing housing. always scavenged out of theses
housings therefore answer c must
be wrong.
15.8 Bearings and What bearing is used to take axial loads on a Ball bearing. Ball bearings absorb force in all
Seals main rotation shaft of a gas turbine engine? directions. The others only do so
A. Plain bearing. radially.
B. Roller bearing.
C. Ball bearing.

15.8 Bearings and Seals on a gas turbine engine restrict air pressure. Nil.
Seals leakage of oil by.
A. spring pressure.
B. closely tolerated contacting components.
C. air pressure.
15.8 Bearings and An abradable lining in the fan case. provides acoustic medium. The prime purpose is to optimise
Seals A. prevents fan blade tip rub. fan performance, but it is also an
B. produces less leakage at tips for anti-ice. acoustic lining.
C. provides acoustic medium.
15.8 Bearings and Squeeze film bearings are usually found on. LP compressor section. Squeeze film bearings utilise the
Seals A. H.P compressor section. oil film to dampen radial out of
B. the turbine section. balance. The largest rotor is
C. LP compressor section. normally going to have the largest
out of balance. hence L.P
compressor section is our best
guess. No reference can be found.

15.8 Bearings and Taper roller bearings accept loads in which Radial and axial in one direction Taper rollers are only used when
Seals direction?. only. the axial load is low. I.E thrust
A. Axial loads only. bearings are not taper rollers, but
B. Radial and axial in both directions. ball bearings.
C. Radial and axial in one direction only.
15.8 Bearings and Some labyrinth seals. control the outflow of air at the Labyrinth seals can be air seals as
Seals A. control the outflow of air at the turbine. turbine. well as oil seals.
B. are self lubricating.
C. are spring loaded.
15.8 Bearings and The purpose of 'squeeze film' type bearing is minimise the effect of vibration. The film of oil acts as a buffer
Seals to. between the outer race and the
A. increase the flow of oil to the rolling casing.
element.
B. minimise the effect of vibration.
C. improve outer race cooling.
15.8 Bearings and In a jet engine the rotating assembly oil air pressure. Air pressure acts across a
Seals seals are maintained oil tight by means of. labyrinth seal to hold the oil in the
A. a garter seal. bearing chamber.
B. an annular expander ring.
C. air pressure.

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15.9 Lubricants and When using Prist or Biopor. A. it is left and it is left and burnt with the fuel. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Fuels. burnt with the fuel. Powerplants Page 7-2 refers.
B. it is diluted with water to a 3-1 mix. C. it
is flushed out immediately.
15.9 Lubricants and What is D.E.R.D 2494?. Kerosene. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Fuels. A. Oil. Power plant page 7-1 refers.
B. Wide cut gasoline.
C. Kerosene.
15.9 Lubricants and A fuel system icing inhibitor is a fuel additive prevents the water in the fuel Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Fuels. which. freezing. Powerplants Page 7-2 refers.
A. prevents both the water and the fuel
freezing.
B. prevents the fuel from freezing.
C. prevents the water in the fuel freezing.
15.9 Lubricants and What will be the result of operating an The oil pressure will be lower Nil.
Fuels. engine in extremely high temperatures using than normal.
a lubricant recommended by the
manufacturer for a much lower
temperature?.
A. The oil pressure will be lower than
normal.
B. The oil temperature and oil pressure will
be higher than normal.
15.9 Lubricants and The time in seconds required for exactly 60 viscosity. Nil.
Fuels. cubic centimeters of oil to flow through an
accurately calibrated orifice at a specific
temperature is recorded as a measurement
of the oil's.
A. specific gravity.
B. flash point.
C. viscosity.
15.9 Lubricants and Upon what quality or characteristic of a Its rate of change in viscosity Nil.
Fuels. lubricating oil is its viscosity index based?. with temperature change.
A. Its rate of flow through an orifice at a
standard temperature.
B. Its rate of change in viscosity with
temperature change.
C. Its resistance to flow at a standard
temperature as compared to high grade
paraffin base oil at the same temperature.
15.9 Lubricants and Compared to reciprocating engine oils, the have less tendency to produce Jeppesen A&P Technician
Fuels. types of oils used in turbine engines. lacquer or coke. Propulsion Textbook 9-25.
A. are required to carry and disperse a higher
level of combustion by-products.
B. have less tendency to produce lacquer or
coke.
C. may permit a somewhat higher level of
carbon formation in the engine.
15.9 Lubricants and If all other requirements can be met, what The thinnest oil that will stay in Nil.
Fuels. type of oil place and maintain a reasonable
should be used to achieve theoretically film strength.
perfect engine lubrication?.
A. An oil that combines high viscosity and
low demulsibility.
B. The thinnest oil that will stay in place and
maintain a reasonable film strength.
C. An oil that combines a low viscosity index
and a high neutralization number.
15.9 Lubricants and In addition to lubricating (reducing friction Cools, seals, prevents corrosion, Nil.
Fuels. between moving parts), engine oil performs cushions shock loads.
what functions?.
A. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion.
B. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion, cushions
shock loads.
C. Cools and seals.

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15.9 Lubricants and The viscosity of a liquid is a measure of its. resistance to flow. Nil.
Fuels. A. weight, or density.
B. rate of change of internal friction with
change in temperature.
C. resistance to flow.
15.9 Lubricants and Which of the following factors helps Operating speeds of bearings. Nil.
Fuels. determine the proper grade of oil to use in a
particular engine?.
A. Adequate lubrication in various attitudes
of flight.
B. Operating speeds of bearings.
C. Positive introduction of oil to the bearings.

15.9 Lubricants and Specific gravity is a comparison of the distilled water at a specific Nil.
Fuels. weight of a substance to the weight of an temperature.
equal volume of.
A. oil at a specific temperature.
B. mercury at a specific temperature.
C. distilled water at a specific temperature.
15.9 Lubricants and What advantage do mineral base lubricants Chemical stability. Nil.
Fuels. have over vegetable oil base lubricants when
used in aircraft engines?.
A. Cooling ability.
B. Chemical stability.
C. Friction resistance.
15.9 Lubricants and High tooth pressures and high rubbing an E.P lubricant. Nil.
Fuels. velocities, such as occur with spur type
gears, require the use of.
A. an E.P lubricant.
B. metallic ash detergent oil.
C. straight mineral oil.
15.9 Lubricants and Which of these characteristics is desirable in High flash point. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Fuels. turbine engine oil?. Propulsion Textbook 9-25.
A. High volatility.
B. High flash point.
C. Low flash point.
15.9 Lubricants and What action is taken to protect integral fuel A biocidal additive is added to Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Fuels. tanks from corrosion due to micro biological the fuel. Powerplant Page 7-2 refers.
contamination?.
A. Rubber liners are installed in the tank.
B. A biocidal additive is added to the fuel.
C. The inside of the tank is coated with
yellow chromate.
15.9 Lubricants and What should be checked/changed to ensure Fuel specific gravity setting. Nil.
Fuels. the validity of a turbine engine performance
check if an alternate fuel is to be used?.
A. Maximum RPM adjustment.
B. Fuel specific gravity setting.
C. EPR gauge calibration.

15.9 Lubricants and Kerosene is used as turbine engine fuel kerosene has more heat energy Nil.
Fuels. because. per gallon and lubricates fuel
A. kerosene has more heat energy per gallon system components.
and lubricates fuel system components.
B. kerosene has very high volatility which
aids in ignition and lubrication.
C. kerosene does not contain any water.

15.9 Lubricants and Calorific value is the. amount of heat or energy in one Measured in M.J/Kg or BTU/Lb.
Fuels. A. amount of heat or energy in one pound of pound of fuel.
fuel.
B. vaporisation point of fuel.
C. fuel boiling temperature.
15.9 Lubricants and The specific gravity of fuel affects. aircraft range. Greater Density for a fixed volume
Fuels. A. thrust rating. equals greater weight of fuel -
B. aircraft range. hence greater range.
C. engine efficiency.

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15.9 Lubricants and An oil spectroscope measures. A. contaminants suspended in the See Jeppesen Aircraft Gas
Fuels. contaminants suspended in the oil. oil. Turbines Page 6-2 for oil sampling
B. S.G. of the oil. by spectrometer analysis.
C. contaminants in the surface of the oil.
15.9 Lubricants and Ignition of fuel depends upon. both volatility and atomisation. A volatile fuel will vapourise more
Fuels. A. volatility. easily. if it is a low volatility fuel
B. atomisation. (Jet-A1 etc)then the fuel is
C. both volatility and atomisation. atomised through spray nozzles
into the combustion chamber.

15.9 Lubricants and Kerosene is used instead of gasoline Kerosene is less volatile and has Kerosene is a more stable fuel for
Fuels. because. good lubrication properties. storage and handling.
A. kerosene is highly volatile and has good
lubrication qualities.
B. Kerosene is less volatile and has good
lubrication properties.
C. kerosene has a higher volatility than
gasoline and has good lubrication abilities.
15.10 Lubrication The oil pressure in the cooler is. higher than the fuel pressure. Nil.
Systems. A. same as the fuel pressure.
B. lower than the fuel pressure.
C. higher than the fuel pressure.
15.10 Lubrication When rotating, the gear type oil pump. draws oil into the pump and Nil.
Systems. A. draws oil into the pump and carries it carries it round between the
round between the gear teeth and casing. gear teeth and casing.
B. draws oil into the pump and through the
intermeshing gears to the outlet.
C. draws oil into the pump, half being carried
around between pump and casing, the other
half passing between the gears to the outlet.

15.10 Lubrication A scavenge filter is incorporated in a gas protect the pressure pump. RR The Jet Engine (New Edition)
Systems. turbine lubrication system to. Page 181.
A. protect the scavenge pump.
B. protect the oil cooler.
C. protect the pressure pump.
15.10 Lubrication The working fluid of a constant speed drive within the unit. C.S.Ds and I.D.Gs have their own
Systems. (C.S.D) is. self contained oil system.
A. from separate tank.
B. within the unit.
C. taken from the engine lubrication system.

15.10 Lubrication What is the possible cause when a turbine Engine main bearing distress. Nil.
Systems. engine indicates no change in power setting
parameters, but oil temperature is high?.
A. High scavenge pump oil flow.
B. Turbine damage and/or loss of turbine
efficiency.
C. Engine main bearing distress.

15.10 Lubrication How is engine oil usually cooled?. A. By a By a fuel/oil cooler. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Systems. fuel/oil cooler. Powerplants Page 6-25 Refers.
B. By ram air.
C. By bleed air.
15.10 Lubrication What filters are used to protect oil pressure In-line thread filters. RR book page 82 states that
Systems. spray jets?. thread type filters are used as last
A. Felt/paper filters. chance filters.
B. In-line thread filters.
C. Micronic filters.
15.10 Lubrication The chip detector in the oil system is a. magnetic plug in the return line. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Systems. A. window in the pump casing. Page 6-26 refers.
B. window in the oil pump.
C. magnetic plug in the return line.

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15.10 Lubrication When rotating, the gyroter type oil pump. draws oil into the pump and Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Systems. A. oil is drawn into the pump and through carries it round between the Powerplant Page 6-14 Refers.
the intermeshing gears to the outlet. gear teeth and casing.
B. oil is drawn into the pump, half being
carried around between pump and casing,
the other half passing between the gears to
the outlet.
C. draws oil into the pump and carries it
round between the gear teeth and casing.
15.10 Lubrication Oil picks up the most heat from which of the Turbine bearing. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. following turbine engine components?. Propulsion Textbook 9-31.
A. Compressor bearing.
B. Rotor coupling.
C. Turbine bearing.
15.10 Lubrication In a jet engine which uses a fuel oil heat oil through the heat exchanger. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. exchanger, the oil temperature is controlled Propulsion Textbook 9-32.
by a thermostatic valve that regulates the
flow of.
A. both fuel and oil through the heat
exchanger.
B. oil through the heat exchanger.
C. fuel through the heat exchanger.
15.10 Lubrication What is the purpose of the last chance oil To prevent damage to the oil Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. filters?. spray nozzle. Propulsion Textbook 9-30.
A. To filter the oil immediately before it
enters the main bearings.
B. To assure a clean supply of oil to the
lubrication system.
C. To prevent damage to the oil spray nozzle.

15.10 Lubrication Which of the following is a function of the Increases fuel temperature. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. fuel oil heat exchanger on a turbojet Propulsion Textbook 9-32.
engine?.
A. Aerates the fuel.
B. Emulsifies the oil.
C. Increases fuel temperature.
15.10 Lubrication At cruise RPM, some oil will flow through lower than the pressure pump Nil.
Systems. the relief valve of a gear type engine oil capabilities.
pump. This is normal as the relief valve is
set at a pressure which is.
A. higher than pressure pump capabilities.
B. lower than the pressure pump
capabilities.
C. lower than the pump inlet pressure.
15.10 Lubrication What will happen to the return oil if the oil The scavenger return line check Nil.
Systems. line between the scavenger pump and the oil valve will close and force the oil
cooler separates?. to bypass directly to the intake
A. Oil will accumulate in the engine. side of the pressure pump.
B. The scavenger return line check valve will
close and force the oil to bypass directly to
the intake side of the pressure pump.
C. The return oil will be pumped overboard.

15.10 Lubrication After making a welded repair to a not less than 5 PSI plus the Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. pressurized type turbine engine oil tank, the maximum operating pressure of Propulsion Textbook 9-37.
tank should be pressure checked to. the tank.
A. not less than 5 PSI plus the maximum
operating pressure of the tank.
B. not less than 5 PSI plus the average
operating pressure of the tank.
C. 5 PSI.

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15.10 Lubrication Possible failure related ferrous metal bridging the gap between the Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. particles in turbine engine oil cause an detector center (positive) Propulsion Textbook 9-33.
(electrical) indicating type magnetic chip electrode and the ground
detector to indicate their presence by. electrode.
A. bridging the gap between the detector
center (positive) electrode and the ground
electrode.
B. generating a small electric current that is
caused by the particles being in contact with
the dissimilar metal of the detector tip.
C. disturbing the magnetic lines of flux
around the detector tip.

15.10 Lubrication What would be the probable result if the oil Decreased oil temperature. Nil.
Systems. system pressure relief valve should stick in
the open position on a turbine engine?.
A. Increased oil pressure.
B. Decreased oil temperature.
C. Insufficient lubrication.
15.10 Lubrication What is the primary purpose of the oil to Cool the oil. Textbook 9-32.
Systems. fuel heat exchanger?. Jeppesen A&P Technician
A. De aerate the oil. Propulsion
B. Cool the oil.
C. Cool the fuel.
15.10 Lubrication Low oil pressure can be detrimental to the should be limited to the engine Nil.
Systems. internal engine components. However, high manufacturer's
oil pressure. recommendations.
A. has a negligible effect.
B. will not occur because of pressure losses
around the bearings.
C. should be limited to the engine
manufacturer's recommendations.
15.10 Lubrication What is the primary purpose of the oil Prevents foaming of the oil. Nil.
Systems. breather pressurization system that is used
on turbine engines?.
A. Prevents foaming of the oil.
B. Allows aeration of the oil for better
lubrication because of the air/oil mist.
C. Provides a proper oil spray pattern from
the main bearing oil jets.
15.10 Lubrication What type of oil system is usually found on Dry sump, pressure, and spray. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. turbine engines?. Propulsion Textbook 9-26.
A. Dry sump, dip, and splash.
B. Dry sump, pressure, and spray.
C. Wet sump, spray, and splash.
15.10 Lubrication How are the teeth of the gears in the By splashed or sprayed oil. Nil.
Systems. accessory section of an engine normally
lubricated?.
A. By surrounding the load bearing portions
with baffles or housings within which oil
pressure can be maintained.
B. By splashed or sprayed oil.
C. By submerging the load bearing portions
in oil.
15.10 Lubrication Manufacturers normally require turbine prevent over servicing. Jeppersen A&P Technician
Systems. engine oil servicing within a short time after Powerplant Book Page 9-36.
engine shutdown primarily to.
A. prevent over servicing.
B. help dilute and neutralize any
contaminants that may already be present in
the engine's oil system.
C. provide a better indication of any oil leaks
in the system.

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15.10 Lubrication In order to relieve excessive pump pressure relief valve. Nil.
Systems. in an engine's internal oil system, most
engines are equipped with a.
A. vent.
B. relief valve.
C. bypass valve.
15.10 Lubrication The type of oil pumps most commonly used positive displacement. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. on turbine engines are classified as. Propulsion Textbook 9-28.
A. positive displacement.
B. constant speed.
C. variable displacement.
15.10 Lubrication If the oil in the oil cooler core and annular Oil pressure relief valve. Nil.
Systems. jacket becomes congealed, what unit
prevents damage to the cooler?.
A. Oil pressure relief valve.
B. Airflow control valve.
C. Surge protection valve.
15.10 Lubrication What will result if an oil filter becomes Oil will flow at the normal rate Nil.
Systems. completely blocked?. through the system.
A. Oil flow to the engine will stop.
B. Oil will flow at the normal rate through
the system.
C. Oil will flow at a reduced rate through the
system.
15.10 Lubrication A turbine engine dry sump lubrication consists of pressure, breather, Nil.
Systems. system of the self contained, high pressure and scavenge subsystems.
design.
A. stores oil in the engine crankcase.
B. has no heat exchanger.
C. consists of pressure, breather, and
scavenge subsystems.
15.10 Lubrication What is the primary purpose of the hopper To reduce the time required to Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. located in the oil supply tank of some dry warm the oil to operating Propulsion Textbook 9-11.
sump engine installations?. temperatures.
A. To reduce the time required to warm the
oil to operating temperatures.
B. To impart a centrifugal motion to the oil
entering the tank so that the foreign
particles in the oil will separate more
readily.
C. To reduce surface aeration of the hot oil
and thus reduce oxidation and the formation
of sludge and varnish.

15.10 Lubrication What determines the minimum particle size The spacer thickness. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems. which will be excluded or filtered by a cuno Propulsion Textbook 9-17.
type (stacked disc, edge filtration) filter?.
A. Both the number and thickness of the
discs in the assembly.
B. The spacer thickness.
C. The disc thickness.

15.10 Lubrication A full flow oil system has. a variable oil pressure dependant This system does not have a
Systems. A. a single fixed minimum oil pressure. upon throttle setting. pressure regulating valve, only a
B. a variable oil pressure dependant upon max pressure relief valve for
throttle setting. safety purposes.
C. a hot and cold oil pressure limit.
15.10 Lubrication What filter is used in a oil scavenge pump in Wire mesh filter. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page
Systems. the inlet side of the pump?. 82 refers to a coarse strainer
A. Wire wound filter. fatted to the inlet of oil pumps.
B. Threaded filter. Wire mesh is considered to be the
C. Wire mesh filter. same thing.
15.10 Lubrication A vane type oil pump output is controlled by. outlet pressure against spring Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine
Systems. A. outlet pressure against spring pressure. pressure. Powerplants page 6-10 refers.
B. outlet pressure controlling servo.
C. output pressure controlling plate angle.

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15.10 Lubrication The sump in a dry sump oil system. is used as a collecting point only. Dry sumps are scavenged back to
Systems. A. is used as a collecting point only. the reservoir.
B. houses all the engine oil.
C. provides lubrication for the main bearings.

15.10 Lubrication A jet engine gear box breather is prevented impeller and centrifugal force. Refer to page 81 Rolls Royce The
Systems. from leaking oil to atmosphere by the action Jet Engine for a diagram of a
of. gearbox centrifugal breather.
A. air or oil valve.
B. oil thrower ring and centrifugal force.
C. impeller and centrifugal force.
15.10 Lubrication A thread type oil seal in a lubrication system. has a thread on a stationary This is a type of labyrinth seal, see
Systems. A. screws oil back into the bearing sump portion to prevent fluid leaks. page 92 of The Jet Engine.
when the shaft rotates
B. has a thread on a stationary portion to
prevent fluid leaks.
C. only seals when stationary.

15.10 Lubrication The oil system generally used on most dry sump type. The oil is contained in a separate
Systems. modern turboprop engines is. oil tank.
A. dry sump type.
B. wet sump type.
C. A low pressure system.
15.10 Lubrication A spur gear pump operating in a lubrication low flow at high pressure. Nil.
Systems. system promotes.
A. high flow at low pressure.
B. low flow at low pressure.
C. low flow at high pressure.
15.10 Lubrication Last chance' filters in a lubrication system engine overhaul. Nil.
Systems. are serviced during.
A. line maintenance.
B. routine oil change.
C. engine overhaul.
15.10 Lubrication The identification of a lubrication fluid line is followed by squares. Nil.
Systems. the word 'lubrication'.
A. followed by a caution.
B. followed by squares.
C. followed by circles.
15.11 Fuel Systems. If the swash plate of a positive displacement zero. Nil.
swash plate pump is perpendicular to the
axis of the pump, the flow will be.
A. reversed.
B. zero.
C. maximum.

15.11 Fuel Systems. What moves the swash plate away from the A spring. Nil.
minimum stroke position?.
A. Reduced inlet pressure.
B. A spring.
C. Increased servo pressure.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The burner fuel flow is at maximum at. I.S.A. sea level. Nil.
A. 10°Centigrade above I.S.A. sea level. B.
I.S.A. sea level.
C. altitude.
15.11 Fuel Systems. How is servo pressure, which is used to From pump delivery pressure Nil.
control fuel pump 'Swash Plate' angle through variable restrictions.
obtained?.
A. From pump delivery pressure through
variable restrictions.
B. From pump delivery pressure through
fixed restrictions.
C. From pump inlet pressure through fixed
restrictions.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. Why is an A.C.U fitted to a gas turbine It limits the rate of increase in Nil.
engine?. fuel flow during sudden
A. It increases the rate of acceleration of the acceleration.
engine.
B. It controls the operation of the metering
block during sudden acceleration.
C. It limits the rate of increase in fuel flow
during sudden acceleration.
15.11 Fuel Systems. If fuel pump servo pressure is reduced, pump decrease. Old RR book Page 100 figure.10-5.
output will.
A. increase.
B. decrease.
C. remain constant.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Why is the B.P.C fitted in a gas turbine To vary pressure pump output in Nil.
engine fuel system?. relation to the pressure variation
A. To vary pressure pump output in relation at the intake.
to the pressure variation at the intake.
B. To proportion the fuel flow between
primary and main burner lines.
C. To decrease the fuel flow to the burners
with increased air intake pressure.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What must be done after the fuel control You must retrim the engine. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
unit has been replaced on an aircraft gas Textbook 4-12.
turbine engine?.
A. You must recalibrate the fuel nozzles.
B. You must retrim the engine.
C. You must perform a full power engine run
to check fuel flow.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A kinetic valve is a device used to control H.P knife blade. Nil.
pump output. This is achieved by movement
of a.
A. needle valve.
B. diaphragm and half ball valve. C. knife
blade.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Specific fuel consumption at altitude will. increase. Nil.
A. decrease.
B. remain constant.
C. increase.
15.11 Fuel Systems. During any stabilised running condition, the lightly seated. Nil.
spill or half ball valve is.
A. lightly seated.
B. closed fully.
C. open fully.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What is the purpose of the attenuator fitted It damps out pulsations in the Nil.
between the H.P fuel pump and the B.P.C in fuel delivery to the B.P.C.
a fuel system?.
A. It restricts the pressure feed top the B.P.C.
B. It ensures a supply of fuel free from
foreign matter to the BC half ball valve.
C. It damps out pulsations in the fuel delivery
to the B.P.C.

15.11 Fuel Systems. Why is the hydromechanical governor fitted To enable the engine to operate Nil.
to a gas turbine engine fuel pump?. over a wide range of fuel SGs.
A. To enable the engine to operate over a
wide range of fuel SGs.
B. To enable efficient control of fuel flow to
be maintained at altitude.
C. To enable the engine to operate over a
wide range of fuel flow.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A barometric Pressure Controller controls. fuel flow to suit atmospheric Nil.
A. barometric pressure. pressure changes.
B. fuel flow to suit atmospheric pressure
changes.
C. fuel tank pressure at altitude.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. Kinetic valves are used because. A. they are they are more sensitive. Nil.
less likely to leak.
B. they are more sensitive.
C. they are not subjected to wear.
15.11 Fuel Systems. When considering a centrifugal type engine a reduction in maximum RPM . Nil.
speed governor, an increase in fuel S.G. will
cause.
A. no change in maximum RPM .
B. an increase in maximum RPM .
C. a reduction in maximum RPM .
15.11 Fuel Systems. On a FADEC engine. A channel uses a separate Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
A. A channel uses control alternator and B winding of the control alternator Page 7-22 refers.
channel uses aircraft bus power. to B channel.
B. A channel uses a separate winding of the
control alternator to B channel.
C. A and B channel use the same phases of
the motor.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What is the purpose of the L.P. pump?. To prevent cavitation of the H.P Nil.
A. To ensure rapid acceleration when the Fuel pump.
throttle is opened.
B. To prevent cavitation of the H.P Fuel
pump.
C. To ensure the engine will continue to run
if the H.P. fuel pump fails.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Which forces control the maximum RPM Rotor centrifugal pressure Nil.
governor in a non-hydromechanical opposed to tension spring
swashplate type of pump?. loading.
A. Rotor centrifugal pressure opposed to
tension spring loading.
B. Rotor centrifugal pressure plus tension
spring loading opposed to pump delivery
pressure.
C. Rotor centrifugal pressure plus tension
spring loading opposed to pump inlet
15.11 Fuel Systems. Why do the holes in the body of the duple To minimise carbon formation Nil.
burner provide air to the shroud around the on the burner face.
burner head?.
A. To reduce burner temperature.
B. To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow
running.
C. To minimise carbon formation on the
burner face.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A fuel heater prevents. LP filter icing. Jepperson Gas Turbine
A. Neither. Powerplants Page 7-45 refers.
B. LP filter icing.
C. H.P filter icing.
15.11 Fuel Systems. On a FADEC engine the E.E.C. has electronic control of the Jepperson Gas Turbine
A. has electronic control of the hydro- hydro-mechanical fuel control Powerplants Page 7-20 refers.
mechanical fuel control in some modes. unit in all modes.
B. has mechanical control of the hydro-
mechanical fuel control system.
C. has electronic control of the hydro-
mechanical fuel control unit in all modes.
15.11 Fuel Systems. During normal running conditions, self supporting. Nil.
combustion is.
A. continuously supported by ignition.
B. self supporting.
C. intermittently supported by ignition.
15.11 Fuel Systems. On a FADEC engine, the channel reset. selects standby which becomes CF6-80 C2 FADEC Engine Course
A. always selects A channel. active on the next start. notes refer.
B. selects B channel.
C. selects standby which becomes active on
the next start.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. With a decrease in fuel SG, what is the Maximum RPM increase. Rolls Royce Para 103 Page 116
result when the engine is fitted with an refers.
uncompensated fuel governor?.
A. No effect.
B. Maximum RPM decrease.
C. Maximum RPM increase.
15.11 Fuel Systems. To what condition does the fuel flow Mass airflow rate through the Jeppesen Gas Turbine
respond during aircraft acceleration?. engine. Powerplants Page 7-6 Refers. This
A. Mass airflow rate through the engine. refers to the parameters that
B. The effect of 'ram-air' at altitude. make mass airflow- T2 and N2 in
C. The change in pressure at the compressor particular.
intake.
15.11 Fuel Systems. During acceleration, the fuel flow is prevent surge and the risk of Over fuelling during acceleration
increased at a controlled rate in order to. flame-out. is a prime cause of surge.
A. prevent fuel pump damage.
B. increase s.f.c.
C. prevent surge and the risk of flame-out.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The B.P.C controls the F.C.U by. pressure sensing. BPC is the Barometric Pressure
A. pressure sensing. Control.
B. temperature sensing.
C. density sensing.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The burner fuel flow is at maximum at. I.S.A. sea level. Cold dense air requires more fuel
A. altitude. than hot warm air to maintain the
B. 10°Centigrade above I.S.A. sea level. C. air-fuel ratio.
I.S.A. sea level.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The type of fuel control unit most commonly hydro-mechanical. Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 99
used in modern jet engines is. refers.
A. mechanical.
B. hydro-mechanical.
C. electrical.
15.11 Fuel Systems. How is servo pressure, which is used to From pump delivery pressure Servo pressure is initially supplied
control fuel pump swash plate angle, through variable restrictions. through a fixed restrictor, then
obtained?. modified by half ball valve and
A. From pump inlet pressure through fixed kinetic knives Rolls Royce The Jet
restrictions. Engine page 98-101 refers.
B. From pump delivery pressure through
fixed restrictions.
C. From pump delivery pressure through
variable restrictions.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Why is the Barometric Pressure Control To vary pressure pump output in Barometric Pressure Control is an
fitted in a turboshaft engine fuel system?. relation to the pressure variation old name for Altitude (and hence
A. To proportion the fuel flow between at the intake. air density) Sensing Unit see Rolls
primary and main burner lines. Royce The Jet Engine figure 10-12
B. To vary pressure pump output in relation or 10-7.
to the pressure variation at the intake.
C. To decrease the fuel flow to the burners
with increased air intake pressure.
15.11 Fuel Systems. During any stabilised running condition, the lightly seated. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
spill or half ball valve is. 98 refers.
A. always varying between fully closed and
fully seated.
B. lightly seated.
C. open fully.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The swash plate in a fuel pump, when static in the maximum position. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
is. 98 refers.
A. at some intermediate position.
B. in the minimum position.
C. in the maximum position.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A kinetic valve is a device used to control H.P knife blade. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
pump output. This is achieved by movement 103
of a.
A. diaphragm and half ball valve.
B. knife blade.
C. needle valve.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. Why is it necessary to control fuel supply to To prevent excessively high EGT Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
the engine during rapid acceleration?. and possible compressor surge. 104 refers.
A. To prevent compressor stall above cruise
RPM .
B. To control maximum RPM .
C. To prevent excessively high EGT and
possible compressor surge.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Which component corrects for air density The barometric pressure control Barometric pressure senses
effects on fuel/air mixture in a gas turbine unit. density changes.
engine?.
A. The barometric pressure control unit.
B. The adjustable throttle valve.
C. The pressurising valve.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Why is the high pressure fuel pump fitted in To provide the majority of the Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
a gas turbine engine aircraft?. fuel pressure to the engine. 112 refers.
A. To maintain a vapour free pressure from
the aircraft fuel tanks to the LP fuel pump.
B. As an emergency in case of failure of the
LP pump.
C. To provide the majority of the fuel
pressure to the engine.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What are the positions of the pressurization Pressurization valve open, dump Nil.
valve and the dump valve in a jet engine fuel valve open.
system when the engine is shut down?.
A. Pressurization valve open, dump valve
open.
B. Pressurization valve closed, dump valve
open.
C. Pressurization valve closed, dump valve
closed.

15.11 Fuel Systems. The density of air is very important when 100 parts of dry air. Nil.
mixing fuel and air to obtain a correct fuel to
air ratio. Which of the following weighs the
most?.
A. 75 parts of dry air and 25 parts of water
vapor.
B. 100 parts of dry air.
C. 50 parts of dry air and 50 parts of water
vapor.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A mixture ratio of 11:1 normally refers to. 1 part fuel to 11 parts air. Nil.
A. 1 part air to 11 parts fuel.
B. a stoichiometric mixture.
C. 1 part fuel to 11 parts air.
15.11 Fuel Systems. For what primary purpose is a turbine engine To obtain maximum thrust Jeppesen A&P Technician
fuel control unit trimmed?. output when desired. Propulsion Textbook 7-69.
A. To obtain maximum thrust output when
desired.
B. To properly position the power levers.
C. To adjust the idle RPM .
15.11 Fuel Systems. Which type of fuel control is used on most of Hydromechanical or electronic. Jeppesen A&P Technician
today's turbine engines?. Propulsion Textbook 7-60.
A. Hydromechanical or electronic.
B. Mechanical.
C. Electronic.
15.11 Fuel Systems. An H.M.U receives its signals from. E.E.C. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
A. E.E.C. Page 7-20.
B. ADC.
C. thrust lever resolvers.
15.11 Fuel Systems. In order to stabilize cams, springs, and increase direction. Jeppesen A&P Technician
linkages within the fuel control, Propulsion Textbook 7-70.
manufacturers generally recommend that all
final turbine engine trim adjustments be
made in the.
A. decrease direction.
B. increase direction.
C. decrease direction after over-adjustment.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. When trimming a turbine engine, the fuel set idle RPM and maximum Jeppesen A&P Technician
control is adjusted to. speed or E.P.R. Propulsion Textbook 7-69.
A. set idle RPM and maximum speed or
E.P.R.
B. produce as much power as the engine is
capable of producing.
C. allow the engine to produce maximum
RPM without regard to power output.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A supervisory electronic engine control adjusts a standard Jeppesen A&P Technician
(E.E.C) is a system that receives engine hydromechanical fuel control Propulsion Textbook 7-64.
operating information and. unit to obtain the most effective
A. controls engine operation according to engine operation.
ambient temperature, pressure, and
humidity.
B. adjusts a standard hydromechanical fuel
control unit to obtain the most effective
engine operation.
C. develops the commands to various
actuators to control engine parameters.

15.11 Fuel Systems. In a FADEC system, active control switchover on engine start up only. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
occurs. Page 7- 20.
A. when channels A and B are healthy.
B. on shutdown.
C. on engine start up only.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What causes the fuel divider valve to open in Fuel pressure. Jeppesen A&P Technician
a turbine engine duplex fuel nozzle?. Propulsion Textbook 7-66.
A. An electrically operated solenoid.
B. Bleed air after the engine reaches idle
RPM .
C. Fuel pressure.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The valve on a vane type fuel flow A differential pressure bypass Pallett Aircraft Instruments and
measuring device becomes stuck. What valve. integrated systems page 369
safety backup is available for the engine fuel refers. Note the valve opens
flow?. against spring pressure.
A. A differential pressure bypass valve.
B. A bypass valve.
C. A fuel bleed valve.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What are the principal advantages of the Provides better atomization and Jeppesen A&P Technician
duplex fuel nozzle used in many turbine uniform flow pattern. Propulsion Textbook 7-66.
engines?
A. Allows a wider range of fuels and filters
to be used.
B. Restricts the amount of fuel flow to a
level where more efficient and complete
burning of the fuel is achieved.
C. Provides better atomization and uniform
flow pattern.

15.11 Fuel Systems. What is the purpose of the flow divider in a Creates the primary and Jeppesen A&P Technician
turbine engine duplex fuel nozzle?. secondary fuel supplies. Propulsion Textbook 7-66.
A. Allows an alternate flow of fuel if the
primary flow clogs or is restricted.
B. Provides a flow path for bleed air which
aids in the atomization of fuel.
C. Creates the primary and secondary fuel
supplies.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Where is the engine fuel shutoff valve Downstream of the engine Jeppesen A&P Technician
usually located?. driven fuel pump. Propulsion Textbook 7-63.
A. Aft of the firewall.
B. Adjacent to the fuel pump.
C. Downstream of the engine driven fuel
pump.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Supervisory E.E.C sends its output to the. H.M.U/F.F.G. RB211-535 has this system - the
A. fuel valve. trim signal is passed to the F.F.G.
B. H.M.U/F.F.G. a FADEC engine would receive
C. EGT thermocouple circuit. trim signals at the H.M.U.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. If a FADEC loses its ADC input. In the short go into soft reversion. Sometimes known as the
term it will. Alternate mode. CF-6 FADEC
A. go to limit protection mode. engine has this facility.
B. go into hard reversion.
C. go into soft reversion.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The primary purpose of an E.E.C is. to save fuel, reduce crew Inputs and outputs to the FADEC
A. to change analogue inputs into digital workload and reduce are both digital and analogue,
format to provide glass cockpit information maintenance costs. hence a and b are both wrong.
and reduce flight crew workload. Optimised performance is the
B. to save fuel, reduce crew workload and reason FADEC was introduced
reduce maintenance costs.
C. to change analogue inputs into digital
format to reduce flight crew workload and
provide maintenance information.
15.11 Fuel Systems. When both FADEC channels are healthy they on each engine start. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
will alternate. Page 7- 20.
A. as selected on the flight deck.
B. when one channel fails.
C. on each engine start.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The purpose of the LP fuel pump is to. ensure the H.P fuel pump does Maintains about 40 psi to the inlet
A. ensure the H.P fuel pump does not not cavitate. of the H.P Pump.
cavitate.
B. pump fuel from the aircraft fuel tanks to
the engine.
C. ensure the fuel flow governor gets enough
fuel.
15.11 Fuel Systems. In a FADEC system, what is the result of Channel A will take the This assumes that channel A is
Channel A failing to receive information information from channel B. still capable of full control and
from a sensor?. that channel B is receiving a good
A. Channel A will take the information from sensor signal.
the backup sensor.
B. Channel A will take the information from
channel B.
C. Channel B will assume control.
15.11 Fuel Systems. In a FADEC engine with a hydromechanical By electro-hydraulic servo valves Jeppesen Gas Turbine
fuel system, how is fuel flow controlled?. (E.H.S.Vs). Powerplants Page 7-20 refers.`
A. By oil hydraulics.
B. By fuel pressure.
C. By electro-hydraulic servo valves
(E.H.S.Vs).
15.11 Fuel Systems. The air data inputs to the FADEC E.C.U fails. the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe If all air data input fails then the
The result will be:. mode. E.C.U reverts to an alternate (Fail-
A. a lack of flight data. safe) mode.
B. the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe mode.
C. uncorrected data from hard wired
analogue sensors is utilised.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A FADEC system consists of. H.M.U, sensors and an E.E.C. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
A. H.M.U, A.D.C and sensors. Page 7-62 refers.
B. E.E.C, A.D.C and sensors.
C. H.M.U, sensors and an E.E.C.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A fuel heater prevents. entrained water in fuel freezing. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. entrained water in fuel freezing. Powerplant Page 7-45 refers.
B. LP fuel filter icing. Whilst the LP fuel filter may block
C. pipelines freezing. as a result of freezing it is the
entrained water that froze first.

15.11 Fuel Systems. When re-light is required in flight on a igniter selected automatically. The FADEC chooses whichever
FADEC engine, the pilot selects. igniter it wants.
A. one igniter.
B. igniter selected automatically.
C. both igniters.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The E.E.C receives its primary power from. separate permanent magnet Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
A. 115V AC emergency BUS. alternator. Powerplant page 7-22 refers. note
B. separate permanent magnet alternator. that answers a and b are back up
C. 115V AC main BUS. power supplies.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. The fuel trimmer on a turbo-prop engine automatically controlled in No Turbo-prop aircraft has a
isoperated. conjunction with FCU. manual fuel trimmer as far as we
A. manually, to prevent high EGT due to are aware. Jeppesen Page 7-12
altitude increase. sub para d further refers.
B. automatically controlled in conjunction
with FCU.
C. manually to prevent excessive RPM at
high altitude.
15.11 Fuel Systems. The main advantage of FADEC is. efficiency is always maximum. Reduced pilot workload and
A. it has electrical control of hydro maximum efficiency of
mechanical unit in all modes. performance is the greatest
B. efficiency is always maximum. advantage of F.A.D.E.C.
C. it changes T.L.A to most efficient E.P.R
rating.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Inlet side of a fuel pump has a. wire mesh filter. Jeppesen aircraft gas turbine
A. threaded micron filter. Powerplants Page 7-48 refers.
B. wire mesh filter.
C. wire wound filter.
15.11 Fuel Systems. When a throttle is selected to increase drops then increases due to On selection the pressure drop
power, the pressure drop across the Fuel increasing pump output. across the throttle decreases then
Control Unit throttle orifice. recovers as the pump increases
A. increases then decreases due to the flow of fuel.
decreasing pump output.
B. drops then increases due to increasing
pump output.
C. remains the same.
15.11 Fuel Systems. When the E.E.C supervisory circuit senses a remove fuel, down trimming The E.E.C referred to here is that
fault on the engine, the fault annunciator signal immediately. discussed in Rolls Royce the Jet
light will be on and the E.E.C will. Engine page 112. It is fitted to an
A. remove fuel, down trimming signal only RB211-535E4.
when E.E.C switch selected off.
B. remove fuel, down trimming signal
immediately.
C. remove fuel, down trimming signal only
after landing.
15.11 Fuel Systems. In-Flight the engine E.E.C controls. fuel flow. Throttle position is controlled by
A. EGT. the crew or auto throttle. EGT is a
B. throttle position. function of fuel flow.
C. fuel flow.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A FADEC does not have which of the Automatic control of engine fire Fire extinguishers are always
following?. bottles. operated from the flight deck.
A. Control of thrust reverser operation.
B. An automatic starting capability.
C. Automatic control of engine fire bottles.
15.11 Fuel Systems. A FADEC consists of. Electronic controls, sensors and A FADEC is the full system of
A. Electronic controls, sensors and an H.M.U. an H.M.U. sensors and control unit.
B. Electronic control and throttle position Sometimes the Hydro mechanical
transmitter. Unit (H.M.U) is also included as
C. Electronic control only. part of the system.

15.11 Fuel Systems. During aerobatic manoeuvres, what prevents Float operated valves. Float operated valves allow the
fuel from vent lines to vent both ways if
spilling out of fuel tank vents?. there is no fuel on the float, but
A. Booster pump differential pressure. will `shut when the float is lifted
B. Baffle plates in tanks. by fuel.
C. Float operated valves.
15.11 Fuel Systems. After a bag tank replacement, where would At the engine. CAIPs AL/3-17 states that for any
you disconnect the system to carry out the aircraft fuel flow test after major
flow checks?. system interruption connect the
A. At the engine. flow rig at the engine bulkhead.
B. At tank outlet.
C. Tank isolation cock.
15.11 Fuel Systems. What is the purpose of a silver strip on a fuel To detect sulphur in fuel. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
filter?. 254 refers.
A. To detect excess metal.
B. To detect sulphur in fuel.
C. To strain oil for contamination.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. The basic concept of an H.P fuel control is. constant adjustment of the Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Pages
A. automatic adjustment of the fuel control swash plate angle of the H.P fuel 98 - 102 refer.
unit by preventing excess fuel reaching the pump.
burners.
B. the bleeding of excess fuel back to the
input of the H.P pump swash plate piston.
C. constant adjustment of the swash plate
angle of the H.P fuel pump.
15.11 Fuel Systems. To prevent compressor surge and an acceleration control unit is The acceleration unit
overheating of the combustion chamber due fitted. automatically limits the rate of
to over fuelling. increase of fuel flow until
A. a barometric unit is fitted. sufficient air is passing through
B. a throttle unit is fitted. the engine.
C. an acceleration control unit is fitted.
15.11 Fuel Systems. When FADEC is in normal mode. channel A or B will be in Both channels are operating but
A. channel A or B will be in command. command. either one can be in control if they
B. channel A will be in command. are both healthy.
C. channel B will be in command.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Trimming is a term applied to adjusting the. idle speed and maximum thrust. Dale Crane Dictionary of
A. idle speed and maximum thrust. Aeronautical Terms 3rd edition
B. fuel specific gravity. Refers.
C. part trim stop.

15.11 Fuel Systems. Fuel boost pumps are cooled using. fuel. Fuel pumps, of any type usually
A. ram air. use the fuel they are pumping to
B. Fuel pumps do not require cooling. cool the bearings.
C. fuel.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Baffles in a rigid fuel tank. prevent surge. This question was definitely asked
A. help prevent micro-biological corrosion. in module 15- it should be in
B. strengthen the tank structure. module 11!!.
C. prevent surge.
15.11 Fuel Systems. In a FADEC system, what does the E.E.C Pressure and Temperature. Normally the E.E.C reads as a
measure along with RPM ?. minimum To Po Ps3 and T25.
A. Pressure and Temperature.
B. Pressure.
C. Temperature.
15.11 Fuel Systems. In a FADEC system, how are the power On one generator with 2 The engine alternator is a
supply windings for channel A and Channel B separate windings. permanent magnet alternator
wound?. with 2 windings within the stator
A. Two independent generators. housing. There may also be a third
B. On one generator with 2 separate winding that is used to indicate
windings. H.P RPM (H.P tachometer) within
C. One generator and one winding. the same housing.

15.11 Fuel Systems. If an Engine FADEC system loses air-data switch to Alt on the relevant By switching to Alternate mode
permanently, the pilot will. E.E.C. manually the E.E.C uses
A. turn that E.E.C Off. cornerstone Pamb and Tamb.
B. select alternate pitot static.
C. switch to Alt on the relevant E.E.C.
15.11 Fuel Systems. Main purpose of the fuel boost pumps is to fuel pressure to both engine Supply of fuel to the engines is the
provide. pumps. primary purpose although the
A. emergency dump jettison. other two answers may also be
B. cross-feed fuel from one tank to another. options.
C. fuel pressure to both engine pumps.

15.11 Fuel Systems. The swash plate in the fuel pump of an axial servo fuel pressure. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 99
flow gas turbine engine is controlled by. et al refers.
A. servo hydraulic pressure.
B. electrical servo control.
C. servo fuel pressure.

15.11 Fuel Systems. The end fittings on a fuel non-return valve prevent incorrect installation. Also known as check valves, NRV's
are normally of different sizes to. have different end fittings and
A. prevent incorrect installation. sometimes an arrow showing
B. facilitate bleeding the system. direction of flow embossed on the
C. allow a full fuel flow through the valve. casing.

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15.11 Fuel Systems. E.E.C receives signals from RPM sensor and. pressure and temperature Modern FADEC systems receive all
A. pressure sensors. sensors. three types of sensor but quite
B. pressure and temperature sensors. often do not use the EGT signals
C. temperature sensors. for control.

15.11 Fuel Systems. The possible combined output from all the greater than the pressure pump Nil.
scavenge pumps in a lubrication system will output.
be.
A. greater than the pressure pump output.
B. less than the pressure pump output.
C. the same as the pressure pump output.
15.11 Fuel Systems. If the knife-edge blade in a kinetic valve is servo pressure is being bled off. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
fully in. 103 para 31 figure 10-8.
A. pump pressure is constant.
B. servo pressure is being bled off.
C. servo pressure is increasing.
15.12 Air Systems. Engine anti-ice is taken from the. H.P compressor. Jepperson Gas Turbine
A. turbine. Powerplants Page 9-2
B. H.P compressor.
C. LP compressor.
15.12 Air Systems. In an axial flow turbine engine, compressor turbine, vanes, blades, and Nil.
bleed air is sometimes used to aid in cooling bearings.
the.
A. inlet guide vanes.
B. turbine, vanes, blades, and bearings.
C. fuel.
15.12 Air Systems. If air is taken from the compressor for air thrust will decrease EGT will Air is taken from the H.P
conditioning or anti-icing. increase. compressor hence there is less
A. thrust will increase EGT will increase. mass flow.
B. thrust will decrease EGT will increase.
C. thrust will decrease EGT will decrease.
15.12 Air Systems. Turbine case cooling utilizes. fan air. Fan air is the coldest in the
A. LP compressor air. engine.
B. fan air.
C. H.P compressor air.
15.12 Air Systems. Air for anti-icing is taken from the. H.P compressor. LP air would not be hot enough.
A. accessory Gearbox.
B. LP compressor.
C. H.P compressor.
15.12 Air Systems. The heat absorbed by internal components bleeding air off the compressor Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
can be detrimental to thrust and is to cool the components. Powerplant Page 4-53 refers.
prevented by.
A. reducing fuel flow to reduce internal
temperature. B. bleeding air off the
compressor to heat the components.
C. bleeding air off the compressor to cool the
components.
15.12 Air Systems. On a gas turbine engine, thermal wing de- through a pressure regulating Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
icing system derives air. shut-off valve (P.R.S.O.V.) 150
A. via air from the H.P turbine.
B. through a pressure regulating shut-off
valve (P.R.S.O.V).
C. through a pressure relief system.
15.12 Air Systems. Air bleed for an anti-ice system is. tapped directly off the With this method if the engine is
A. tapped directly off the compressor. compressor. running then anti-ice air is always
B. sent through a pressure regulator. available.
C. sent through the air conditioning.
15.12 Air Systems. With bleed valves open for anti-ice. thrust decreases, fuel Nil.
A. thrust is unaffected. consumption decreases.
B. thrust decreases, fuel consumption
decreases.
C. thrust decreases, fuel consumption
increases.

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15.13, Starting and In the H.E.I.U. the discharge resistors. allows the capacitors to Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. allows the capacitors to discharge when discharge when the unit is
the unit is switched off. switched off.
B. allows sufficient voltage to be stored to
provide relight facilities up to 55,000 ft.
C. protects the unit from excessive voltages.

15.13, Starting and In the H.E.I.U. the choke. prolongs the discharge. Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. prolongs the life of the plug.
B. protects the unit from excessive high
voltages.
C. prolongs the discharge.
15.13, Starting and In an electrical starting system, the slow centrifugal Switch. Nil.
Ignition Systems. start resistor is short circuited by the.
A. centrifugal Switch.
B. time switch.
C. overspeed switch.
15.13, Starting and The advantage of an air starter system is. it is light, simple and Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. A. it provides a more rapid start. economical. Powerplant Book Page 8-49 'Air
B. it is light, simple and economical. starters weigh about one-fifth the
C. there is no risk of engine fire during wieght of a comparable electric
starting. starter. This gives air turbine
starters a high power-to-wieght
ratio. because of this, pneumatic
starters are used almost
exclusively on commercial jet
aircraft.

15.13, Starting and An advantage of a gas turbine starter is. it provide high power for low Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. it provide high power for low weight. weight.
B. it does not require external connections.
C. it uses a low volatile fuel.
15.13, Starting and If the engine fails to light-up, the starter a time switch. Nil.
Ignition Systems. cycle is canceled by.
A. a centrifugal switch.
B. a low pressure relay.
C. a time switch.
15.13, Starting and For starting the engine, the H.P cock should closed. Nil.
Ignition Systems. be initially.
A. in a position which depends on the fuel
system.
B. open.
C. closed.
15.13, Starting and On light up, the gas temperature will. rise rapidly, then fall as RPM Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. rise slowly. increases to idle.
B. rise rapidly, then fall as RPM increases to
idle.
C. rise rapidly.
15.13, Starting and Self sustaining RPM means that. The engine will run Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. The engine can accelerate to full power in independently of external help.
under 5 seconds.
B. There is sufficient power for ground
maneuvering.
C. The engine will run independently of
external help.
15.13, Starting and A 'hot start' with excessive temperatures throttle partly open. Nil.
Ignition Systems. may be caused by.
A. wrong grade of fuel.
B. throttle partly open.
C. high electrical power supply.
15.13, Starting and A dry motoring cycle would be required to. clear the engine after a wet Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. clear the engine after a wet start. start.
B. check engine run down time.
C. check the operation of the igniters.

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15.13, Starting and What type of turbine blade is most Impulse. Nil.
Ignition Systems. commonly used in air starter motors?.
A. Reaction.
B. Impulse.
C. Impulse-reaction.
15.13, Starting and Ignitor plugs are cleaned by. compressed air and brushing Jepperson Gas Turbine
Ignition Systems. A. compressed air and brushing lightly with lightly with soft brush. Powerplants Page 11-11 refers.
soft brush.
B. light sand blasting.
C. steel wool.
15.13, Starting and An H.E.I.U works by. a discharging capacitor. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Ignition Systems. A. a discharging capacitor. Powerplants Page 11-5 refers.
B. ac busbar.
C. a contact breaker.
15.13, Starting and When is ignition used?. For relight and start up. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Ignition Systems. A. For relight and start up. 127 Refers.
B. For continuous relight.
C. At high altitudes.
15.13, Starting and An ignitor plug for a large gas turbine takes surface discharge plug. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Ignition Systems. the form of a. 131 Refers.
A. glow' plug.
B. sparking plug.
C. surface discharge plug.
15.13, Starting and The spark in the High Energy igniter is a capacitor. Page11-4 refers.
Ignition Systems. supplied by. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
A. a capacitor.
B. a contact circuit breaker.
C. the AC busbar.
15.13, Starting and Self sustaining speed is. the RPM at which the engine After the starter has cut out and
Ignition Systems. A. V1 speed. continues without external the RPM and TGT have stabilised.
B. the RPM at which the engine continues assistance.
without external assistance.
C. take off velocity.
15.13, Starting and During normal running conditions. combustion is self supporting Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Ignition Systems. A. combustion is intermittently supported by 37 refers.
ignition.
B. combustion is self supporting
C. combustion is continuously supported by
ignition.
15.13, Starting and High energy ignition is required because of high flash point of the fuel. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Ignition Systems. the. Powerplants Page 7-1 refers.
A. high flash point of the fuel.
B. absorbed moisture content.
C. low flash point of the fuel.
15.13, Starting and In the H.E.I.U. the discharge resistors. allow the capacitors to discharge Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Ignition Systems. A. allow sufficient voltage to be stored to when the unit is switched off. 129 refers
provide relight facilities up to 55,000 ft.
B. allow the capacitors to discharge when
the unit is switched off.
C. protect the unit from excessive voltages.
15.13, Starting and The rate of discharge of a H.E.I.U. is. 60 - 100 per minute. Nil.
Ignition Systems. A. 4 discharges per revolution.
B. 60 - 100 per second.
C. 60 - 100 per minute.
15.13, Starting and Why do turbine engine ignition systems To ignite the fuel under Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. require high energy?. conditions of high altitude and Propulsion Textbook 8-102.
A. Because the applied voltage is much low temperatures.
greater.
B. To ignite the fuel under conditions of high
altitude and high temperatures.
C. To ignite the fuel under conditions of high
altitude and low temperatures.
15.13, Starting and The type of ignition system used on most capacitor discharge. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. turbine aircraft engines is. Propulsion Textbook 8-102.
A. low tension.
B. capacitor discharge.
C. high resistance.

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15.13, Starting and A safety feature usually employed in stator nozzle design that chokes Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. pneumatic starters that is used to prevent airflow and stabilizes turbine Propulsion Textbook 8-49.
the starter from reaching burst speed if inlet wheel speed.
air does not terminate on schedule is the.
A. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow
and stabilizes turbine wheel speed.
B. drive shaft shear point.
C. spring coupling release.

15.13, Starting and Airflow to the pneumatic starter from a activation of a flyweight cutout Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. ground unit is normally prevented from switch. Propulsion Textbook 8-49.
causing starter overspeed during engine
start by.
A. a preset timed cutoff of the airflow at the
source.
B. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow
and stabilizes turbine wheel speed speed.
C. activation of a flyweight cutout switch.
15.13, Starting and Air turbine starters are generally designed so inspection of a magnetic chip Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. that reduction gear distress or damage may detector. Propulsion Textbook 8-51.
be detected by.
A. inspection of a magnetic chip detector.
B. characteristic sounds from the starter
assembly during engine start.
C. breakage of a shear section on the starter
drive shaft.
15.13, Starting and Inspection of pneumatic starters by oil level and magnetic drain plug Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. maintenance technicians usually includes condition. Propulsion Textbook 8-51.
checking the.
A. stator and rotor blades for FOD.
B. oil level and magnetic drain plug
condition.
C. rotor alignment.
15.13, Starting and Pneumatic starters are usually designed with Radial inward flow turbine and Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. what types of airflow impingement axial-flow turbine. Propulsion Textbook 8-49.
systems?.
A. Radial inward flow turbine and axial-flow
turbine.
B. Centrifugal compressor and axial-flow
compressor.
C. Double entry centrifugal outward flow and
axial-flow turbines.
15.13, Starting and The primary advantage of pneumatic (air high power-to-weight ratio. Nil.
Ignition Systems. turbine) starters over comparable electric
starters for turbine engines is.
A. high power-to-weight ratio.
B. reduction gearing not required.
C. a decreased fire hazard.
15.13, Starting and The purpose of an under current relay in a disconnect power from the Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. starter-generator system is to. starter-generator and ignition Propulsion Textbook 8-46.
A. keep current flow to the starter-generator when sufficient engine speed is
under the circuit capacity maximum. reached.
B. disconnect power from the starter-
generator and ignition when sufficient
engine speed is reached.
C. provide a backup for the starter relay.

15.13, Starting and How does the ignition system of a gas A high energy spark is required Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. turbine engine differ from that of a for ignition. Propulsion Textbook 8-102.
reciprocating engine?.
A. Magneto to engine timing is not critical.
B. One igniter plug is used in each
combustion chamber.
C. A high energy spark is required for
ignition.

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15.13, Starting and Igniter plugs used in turbine engines are do not require continuous Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. subjected to high intensity spark discharges operation. Propulsion Textbook 8-105.
and yet they have a long service life because
they.
A. operate at much lower temperatures.
B. are not placed directly into the
combustion chamber.
C. do not require continuous operation.
15.13, Starting and Great caution should be exercised in some contain radioactive Jeppesen A&P Technician
Ignition Systems. handling damaged hermetically sealed material. Propulsion Textbook 8-106.
turbine engine igniter transformer units
because.
A. some contain toxic chemicals.
B. some contain radioactive material.
C. compounds in the unit may become a fire
or explosion hazard when exposed to the air.

15.13, Starting and Generally, when removing a turbine engine the igniter lead is disconnected Nil.
Ignition Systems. igniter plug, in order to eliminate the from the plug and the center
possibility of the technician receiving a lethal electrode grounded to the engine
shock, the ignition switch is turned off and. after disconnecting the
A. disconnected from the power supply transformer-exciter input lead
circuit. and waiting the prescribed time.
B. the transformer exciter input lead is
disconnected and the center electrode
grounded to the engine after disconnecting
the igniter lead from the plug and waiting
the prescribed time.
C. the igniter lead is disconnected from the
plug and the center electrode grounded to
the engine after disconnecting the
transformer-exciter input lead and waiting
the prescribed time.

15.13, Starting and What is the first engine instrument A rise in the exhaust gas Nil.
Ignition Systems. indication of a successful start of a turbine temperature.
engine?.
A. A rise in the engine fuel flow.
B. A rise in oil pressure.
C. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
15.13, Starting and H.E.I.U ignitor plugs receive their electrical discharge capacitor. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Ignition Systems. supply from. 129.
A. discharge inductor.
B. starter system electrical circuit.
C. discharge capacitor.
15.13, Starting and An H.E.I.U is rated in. Joules. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
Ignition Systems. A. Joules. Powerplant Page 11-5 to 11-7
B. Watts. refers.
C. Amps.
15.13, Starting and A glow plug operates. by heat action. The extreme heat of the plug
Ignition Systems. A. manually. ignites the fuel. It is powered by
B. by heat action. electricity. See Jeppesen Aircraft
C. electrically. Gas Turbines page 11-9.
15.13, Starting and The resistor in a D.C. starter motor. prevents current surge when Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Ignition Systems. A. prevents over speed. motor is at low rpm. 122 refers.
B. prevents current surge when motor is at
low rpm.
C. used when D.C. motor fails.
15.13, Starting and Where does the high voltage type turbine Primary windings. Rolls Royce the jet engine Fig 11-
Ignition Systems. ignition receive its voltage pulse from?. 12 shows an AC system. this uses
A. Primary windings. a transformer to generate the
B. Rectifier. high voltage at the discharge gap.
C. Trigger transformer.

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15.13, Starting and On a gas turbine engine DC starting circuit, if no power supply is connected to Refer Fig 11-3 Rolls Royce The Jet
Ignition Systems. there is an open circuit on the contact of the the starter motor. engine. The main relay cannot
over speed relay. close if the overspeed relay is
A. starter motor will stop only when starter open.
switch selected off.
B. starter motor will continue to run for 30
sec and then stop.
C. no power supply is connected to the
starter motor.
15.13, Starting and The field of the D.C. starter motor used on series or compound. Aircraft electrical systems E.H.J
Ignition Systems. gas turbine engine is. Pallett 3rd edition page 154
A. series only. refers.
B. shunt or compound.
C. series or compound.
15.13, Starting and When 'blow out' is selected on the Gas the starter motor is stopped Refer Fig 11-3 Rolls Royce The Jet
Ignition Systems. Turbine Engine starting circuit. when starter switch selected off Engine. The blow out circuit is
A. the starter motor is stopped when starter or when the timer switch cuts used to blow out any jet pipe fire.
switch selected off or when the timer switch out. In this mode there is no ignition or
cuts out. fuel hence the starter cannot
B. the over-speed relay will de-energise the overspeed.
starter circuit.
C. ignition is continuously on.
15.13, Starting and After an unsuccessful start of an engine. unburnt fuel can be evacuated by On normal shutdowns combustors
Ignition Systems. A. the engine has to be left for some time motoring the engine with H.P and fuel manifolds are drained
before another start. cock closed. through the drain manifold. After
B. unburnt fuel can be drained from fuel an unsuccessful start there will be
drainage lines. fuel throughout the hot section.
C. unburnt fuel can be evacuated by Hence a dry run is needed to purge
motoring the engine with H.P cock closed. the engine.

15.13, Starting and A glow plug may be used in place of a spark small engines. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Ignition Systems. plug on. Powerplants Page 11-9 refers to
A. low temperature engines. the PW PT6 as an example of a
B. large engines. smaller engine.
C. small engines.
15.13, Starting and When an engine being started by an air the starter valve is disconnected Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Ignition Systems. starter reaches self sustaining speed. by the fly weight cut-out switch Powerplants Page 10-9 refers.
A. the motor is disconnected by the in the air starter.
flyweight cut out switch.
B. the starter valve is disconnected by the fly
weight cut-out switch in the air starter.
C. the motor is disconnected by the pilot.
15.13, Starting and When reconnecting a H.E.I.U , which cable H.T before L.T. This is the reverse of
Ignition Systems. must be reconnected first?. disconnecting, when L.T is isolated
A. It makes no difference. and then disconnected first.
B. L.T before H.T.
C. H.T before L.T.
15.13, Starting and An aircraft flying through heavy rain may continuous ignition. Continuous ignition is used in case
Ignition Systems. use, as a precaution. of flame out caused by the
A. airframe deicing. inclement weather.
B. engine intake deicing.
C. continuous ignition.
15.13, Starting and The starter light is on during a start cycle If the light stays on after 30 See the Rolls Royce Jet engine low
Ignition Systems. (low voltage electrical starter). seconds action is required. voltage starter system on page
A. Indicates electrical power is flowing to 123. The indicator light indicates
the starter. power to the igniter. The Full
B. If the light stays on after 30 seconds current time switch cuts out the
action is required. circuit after a period of time.
C. This is normal for 30 seconds, take no
action.
15.13, Starting and A D.C starter motor disconnects due to. current decreasing switching off Same starter circuit reference as
Ignition Systems. A. current decreasing switching off an an overspeed relay. above. As the starter accelerates
overspeed relay. drawn current reduces and causes
B. current increasing switching off an the overspeed relay to drop out.
overspeed relay.
C. a centrifugal switch that acts like an
overspeed relay.

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15.13, Starting and What is the purpose of the current limiting To prevent an initial current The starter motor is protected
Ignition Systems. resistor in a starter circuit?. surge. from excessive current until the
A. To prevent the starter from over speeding timer shorts out the resistor. See
in the final phase of starting. RR the jet engine page 123.
B. To provide overall control of the the speed
of the starter.
C. To prevent an initial current surge.
15.13, Starting and On a low energy dual ignition system (<3 the pilot selects both ignitors. Normal low/high systems have a
Ignition Systems. joules), if a relight is necessary. choice of low or high energy
A. it occurs automatically. ignition with high being used for
B. the pilot selects both ignitors. relight. In these systems the pilot
C. the pilot selects one of the two ignitors. can choose 1, 2 or both.
15.14, Engine When testing an E.G.T system. the O.A.T is always taken into To test the system the test set has
Indication Systems. A. the O.A.T is always taken into consideration. to trimmed for ambient
consideration. temperature, as the system when
B. the O.A.T is neglected. in operation is adjusted for
C. O.A.T is only taken into consideration ambient temperature by the
when over20°C. compensating resistor. This is
clearly stated in the B 737 AMM.
15.14, Engine What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R.) To indicate the thrust produced Nil.
Indication Systems. used for?. by the engine.
A. To limit the maximum exhaust gas
temperature.
B. To indicate the thrust produced by the
engine.
C. As a cross check for minimum acceptable
thrust.
15.14, Engine What happens when bulb type thermometer Reads more than ambient. Nil.
Indication Systems. resistive element goes open circuit?.
A. Reads less than ambient.
B. No reading given.
C. Reads more than ambient.

15.14, Engine On an E.G.T thermocouple system, the hot is placed downstream of the Nil.
Indication Systems. junction. combustion chamber.
A. is placed up stream of the combustion
chamber. B. is placed in cockpit.
C. is placed downstream of the combustion
chamber.
15.14, Engine On an RPM system using a synchronous an AC servomotor. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. generator, the pointer is deflected by. Powerplants Page 12-13 refers.
A. a potentiometer.
B. a Wheatstone bridge.
C. an AC servomotor.
15.14, Engine Torque pressure is usually read from a. direct reading pressure gauge. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. A. torque meter. Powerplants Page12-21 refers.
B. direct reading pressure gauge.
C. tension gauge.
15.14, Engine The drag cup in a tacho-generator is calibrated hairspring. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. balanced by. Powerplants Page 12-14 refers.
A. calibrated hairspring.
B. adjustable counterbalance weights.
C. adjustment screw.
15.14, Engine Fuel flow indication is taken from. after either H.P Pump or LP Vane type flowmeters are usually
Indication Systems. A. after the H.P pump. Pump. in the LP Supply. Integrated
B. after either H.P Pump or LP Pump. flowmeters in the H.P supply.
C. after the LP pump.
15.14, Engine What power is required for E.G.T gauge No power - it is self generating. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. indication?. Powerplants Page 12-5 Refers.
A. No power - it is self generating.
B. 115V AC.
C. 28V DC.

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15.14, Engine A Bourdon tube instrument may be used to pressure and temperature. Nil.
Indication Systems. indicate.
A. position and quantity.
B. pressure and temperature.
C. pressure, temperature, position and
quantity.
15.14, Engine oil temperature thermocouples are usually iron constantan. Nil.
Indication Systems. constructed of.
A. iron constantan.
B. alumel constantan.
C. chromel alumel.
15.14, Engine Instruments that measure relatively high Bourdon tube. Nil.
Indication Systems. fluid pressures, such as oil pressure gauges,
are usually what type?.
A. Bourdon tube.
B. Vane with calibrated spring.
C. Diaphragm or bellows.
15.14, Engine Instruments that provide readings of low or Diaphragm or bellows. Nil.
Indication Systems. negative pressure, such as manifold pressure
gauges, are usually what type?.
A. Diaphragm or bellows.
B. Vane with calibrated spring.
C. Bourdon tube.
15.14, Engine In what units are gas turbine engine Percent of engine RPM. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. tachometers calibrated?. Textbook 4-2.
A. Percent of engine pressure ratio.
B. Percent of engine RPM.
C. Actual engine RPM.
15.14, Engine In a turbine engine, where is the turbine Immediately aft of the last Nil.
Indication Systems. discharge pressure indicator sensor located?. turbine stage.
A. At a location in the exhaust cone that is
determined to be subjected to the highest
pressures.
B. Immediately aft of the last turbine stage.
C. At the aft end of the compressor section.

15.14, Engine The exhaust gas temperature (E.G.T ) turbine inlet temperature. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. indicator on a gas turbine engine provides a Textbook 4-5.
relative indication of the.
A. turbine inlet temperature.
B. temperature of the exhaust gases as they
pass the exhaust cone.
C. exhaust temperature.
15.14, Engine Engine pressure ratio is determined by. dividing turbine outlet total Nil.
Indication Systems. A. dividing engine inlet total pressure by pressure by engine inlet total
turbine outlet total pressure. pressure.
B. multiplying engine inlet total pressure by
turbine outlet total pressure.
C. dividing turbine outlet total pressure by
engine inlet total pressure.
15.14, Engine A red triangle, dot, or diamond mark on an the maximum limit for high Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. engine instrument face or glass indicates. transients such as starting. Textbook 4-5.
A. the maximum limit for high transients
such as starting.
B. a restricted operating range.
C. the maximum operating limit for all
normal operations.
15.14, Engine Engine pressure ratio is the total pressure front of the compressor and the Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. ratio between the. rear of the turbine. Textbook 4-4.
A. front of the engine inlet and the aft end of
the compressor.
B. front of the compressor and the rear of
the turbine.
C. aft end of the compressor and the aft end
of the turbine.

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15.14, Engine On an aircraft turbine engine, operating at a noticeable shift in E.P.R. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. constant power, the application of engine Textbook 4-4.
anti-icing will result in.
A. an increase in E.P.R.
B. noticeable shift in E.P.R.
C. a false E.P.R reading.
15.14, Engine The fuel flow indication data sent from fuel mass flow. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. motor driven impeller and turbine, and Textbook 4-4.
motorless type fuel flow transmitters is a
measure of.
A. fuel mass flow.
B. fuel volume flow.
C. engine burner pressure drop.
15.14, Engine In addition to fuel quantity, a computerized Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. fuel system (C.F.S) with a totalizer indicator reset or initial start up, Fuel time Textbook 4-4.
provides indication of how many of the remaining at current power
following?. setting.
A. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or
initial start up, Fuel time remaining at
current power setting.
B. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or
initial start up, Fuel time remaining at
current power setting, Fuel temperature.
C. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or
initial start up, Fuel temperature.

15.14, Engine The fuel flow indicator rotor and needle for a an electrical signal. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Indication Systems. motor impeller and turbine indicating Textbook 4-4.
system is driven by.
A. direct coupling to the motor shaft.
B. an electrical signal.
C. a mechanical gear train.
15.14, Engine Motor driven impeller and turbine fuel flow using aircraft electrical system Nil.
Indication Systems. transmitters are designed to transmit data. power.
A. using aircraft electrical system power.
B. mechanically.
C. by fuel pressure.
15.14, Engine What unit in a tachometer system sends The three phase AC generator. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. information to the indicator?. Powerplants 12-13.
A. The two phase AC generator.
B. The three phase AC generator.
C. The synchronous motor.
15.14, Engine Engine oil temperature gauges indicate the entering the oil cooler. Rolls Royce book fig 8-7.
Indication Systems. temperature of the oil.
A. entering the oil cooler.
B. entering the engine.
C. in the oil storage tank.
15.14, Engine Thermocouple leads. are designed for a specific Nil.
Indication Systems. A. may be repaired using solderless installation and may not be
connectors. altered.
B. are designed for a specific installation and
may not be altered.
C. may be installed with either lead to either
post of the indicator.
15.14, Engine Why do helicopters require a minimum of One indicates engine RPM and Nil.
Indication Systems. two synchronous tachometer systems?. the other main rotor RPM.
A. One indicates engine RPM and the other
tail rotor RPM.
B. One indicates main rotor RPM and the
other tail rotor RPM.
C. One indicates engine RPM and the other
main rotor RPM.

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15.14, Engine If the thermocouple leads were inadvertently Moves off scale on the zero side Nil.
Indication Systems. crossed at installation, what would the E.G.T of the meter.
gauge pointer indicate?.
A. Moves off scale on the high side of the
meter.
B. Moves off scale on the zero side of the
meter.
C. Normal temperature for prevailing
condition.
15.14, Engine A common type of electrically operated oil either a wheatstone bridge or Nil.
Indication Systems. temperature gauge utilizes. ratiometer circuit.
A. either a wheatstone bridge or ratiometer
circuit.
B. a thermocouple type circuit.
C. vapour pressure and pressure switches.
15.14, Engine The indication on a thermocouple-type E.G.T a current generated by the Nil.
Indication Systems. indicator is produced by. temperature difference between
A. resistance changes in two dissimilar dissimilar metal hot and cold
metals. junctions.
B. a difference in the voltage between two
dissimilar metals.
C. a current generated by the temperature
difference between dissimilar metal hot and
cold junctions.
15.14, Engine What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R) The thrust produced by the Normally used on High Bypass
Indication Systems. used to indicate?. engine. Engines.
A. The power produced by the engine.
B. The thrust produced by the engine.
C. As a cross check for minimum acceptable
thrust.
15.14, Engine Where is Turbine Outlet Temperature Downstream of the turbine. It can be in the jet pipe or more
Indication Systems. (T.O.T) measured?. normally today in between turbine
A. Upstream of the turbine. stages or even within NGV's.
B. Downstream of the turbine.
C. In the combustion chamber.
15.14, Engine A thermocouple indicator is basically a. millivoltmeter. A thermocouple generates an
Indication Systems. A. milliammeter. E.M.F between hot and cold
B. millivoltmeter. junction, hence the gauge is a
C. milliohmeter. millivoltmeter.
15.14, Engine A thermocouple indicator is connected to cold junction. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and
Indication Systems. the. Integrated Systems Page 362
A. cold junction. Refers.
B. hot junction.
C. difference between the hot junction and
the cold junction.
15.14, Engine Thrust in a high bypass fan engine is N1 RPM or E.P.R. RR and P&W tend to use E.P.R. GE
Indication Systems. indicated by. use N1.
A. N3 RPM or P1/P4 ratio.
B. N1 RPM or N3 RPM.
C. N1 RPM or E.P.R.
15.14, Engine How is the N1 and N2 measured on a triple Pulse type speed probes. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. spool engine?. Powerplants Page 12-16 refer. Fig
A. Tachometer connected to the internal 12-10B shows the system used on
gearbox. Rolls Royce triple spool engines.
B. Tachometer connected to the external
gearbox.
C. Pulse type speed probes.
15.14, Engine Modern oil pressure servo transmitters differential pressure. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. sense. Powerplants Page 12-28 refer.
A. absolute pressure.
B. H.P oil pressure.
C. differential pressure.
15.14, Engine E.G.T thermocouples are usually made of. chromel and alumel. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Indication Systems. A. nickel and platinum. Powerplants Page 12-4 refer.
B. chromel and platinum.
C. chromel and alumel.

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15.14, Engine Thrust in a high bypass engine is indicated by neither of the above, thrust is The only indication of power in
Indication Systems. measuring. not indicated in flight. flight is E.P.R or, for a high bypass
A. N3 RPM. engine, N1 RPM.
B. neither of the above, thrust is not
indicated in flight.
C. fuel flow.
15.14, Engine What power supply is required for a Neither of the above. Rolls Royce the Jet engine Page
Indication Systems. thermocouple system to work?. 139 refers.
A. Alternating current.
B. Direct current.
C. Neither of the above.
15.14, Engine In a thermocouple temperature sensing To correct for varying ambient Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Indication Systems. system, what is the purpose of the temperatures at the cold 140 refers.
compensating resistor?. junction.
A. To correct for varying ambient
temperatures at the hot junction.
B. To correct for varying ambient
temperatures at the cold junction.
C. To standardise the reading for different
engine types.
15.14, Engine In a tachometer generator. frequency output is proportional Pallett Aircraft Instruments and
Indication Systems. A. the frequency output is inversely to engine speed. Integrated Systems P348 refers.
proportional to engine speed.
B. frequency output is proportional to engine
speed.
C. the frequency output is constant.
15.14, Engine Vibration pick-ups are located. on both fan and turbine cases. Can be on one or both, depending
Indication Systems. A. on both fan and turbine cases. upon the engine.
B. on the fan/compressor case.
C. on the turbine case.
15.14, Engine In a capacitive type fuel quantity indicating parallel. EHJ Pallett Aircraft Instruments
Indication Systems. system the tank units are connected in. and Integrated Systems page 337
A. series. refers.
B. parallel.
C. series/parallel.
15.14, Engine Torque measurement in a gas turbine engine required only when the turbine Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Indication Systems. is. drives a propeller. 138
A. not always reliable.
B. highly reliable.
C. required only when the turbine drives a
propeller.
15.14, Engine Vibration signals, when picked up,. the frequencies are filtered to The filters in the Vibro-meter use
Indication Systems. A. go straight to indicator. exclude unwanted frequencies. rotor speed to identify vibration
B. go through half wave rectifier to indicator. frequencies.
C. the frequencies are filtered to exclude
unwanted frequencies.

15.14, Engine E.G.T is displayed in. degrees centigrade E.G.T is always measured in
Indication Systems. A. Kelvin. centigrade.
B. degrees centigrade.
C. degrees Fahrenheit.
15.14, Engine N2 is taken from. a tachometer on the accessory The N2 gearbox is driven by the
Indication Systems. A. a speed transducer on the fan rear frame. gearbox. N2 compressor. A single winding
B. a tachometer attached on the N1 gearbox. of an alternator can be used for
C. a tachometer on the accessory gearbox. the speed signal as an alternative
to a.

15.14, Engine Engine vibration is monitored using. piezoelectric accelerometer. Piezoelectric devices convert
Indication Systems. A. electromechanical devices. force(from the vibration) to a milli-
B. Fenwall type sensors. volt output
C. piezoelectric accelerometer.
15.14, Engine Integrating fuel flow gives. total fuel consumed. An Integrator is incorporated in a
Indication Systems. A. average fuel flow. fuel flow-meter to give a total
B. total fuel consumed. fuel used figure.
C. fuel flow and acceleration.

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15.14, Engine In a thermocouple system, the size of the the difference between the hot The E.M.F is a result of the
Indication Systems. E.M.F that is produced is a result of. and cold junction. difference between the 2
A. the difference between the hot and cold junctions.
junction.
B. the cold junction only.
C. the hot junction only.
15.14, Engine A ballast resistor is fitted. in series, to give identical Nil.
Indication Systems. A. in parallel, to give identical readings for resistance values to all
all engines. airframes.
B. in series, to give identical resistance
values for all engines.
C. in series, to give identical resistance
values to all airframes.
15.15, Power When reheat is used, E.P.R. remains constant. Rolls Royce The jet engine page
Augmentation A. is reduced. 175 states that as P6 increases in
Systems B. remains constant. the jet pipe the nozzles are
C. is increased. opened to reduce P6 back to its
normal value.
15.15, Power When reheat is selected and in operation, remains the same. Nil.
Augmentation the mass gas flow.
Systems A. decreases.
B. remains the same.
C. increases.
15.15, Power Screech liners in the afterburning jet pipe. prevent cyclic vibrations of large Nil.
Augmentation A. prevent unstable combustion. amplitude.
Systems B. prevent cyclic vibrations of large
amplitude.
C. acts as noise suppressors.
15.15, Power Water methanol for cooling is injected into compressor inlet or outlet. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Augmentation the. Powerplants Page 7-41 refers.
Systems A. compressor inlet or outlet.
B. engine hot zone.
C. combustion chamber.
15.15, Power On an injection system. demineralized water/methanol Jepperson Gas Turbine
Augmentation A. methanol is injected neat. is injected. Powerplants Page 7-41 refers.
Systems B. town water/methanol is injected.
C. demineralized water/methanol is
injected.
15.15, Power When using water methanol in an axial flow compressor inlet or burner Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
Augmentation compressor, it is injected into the. section. Fig 7-32.
Systems A. compressor inlet or burner section.
B. burner.
C. intake.
15.15, Power The main reason for adding methanol to the prevent mixture freezing. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Augmentation water is to. 181 refers.
Systems A. temper the cooling effect of the water to
prevent distortion.
B. supply the additional heat required.
C. prevent mixture freezing.
15.15, Power The primary purpose of water injection is to. cool the turbine. Notice that the answers did not
Augmentation A. decrease mass airflow. include 'increase mass airflow'.
Systems B. increase the calorific value of the fuel. Cooling the turbine is the primary
C. cool the turbine. purpose o=if the water is injected
in the combustor outlet manifold.
15.15, Power Water used in a thrust augmentation system fouling the blades and vanes. Nil.
Augmentation should be demineralised to prevent.
Systems A. blocking the jet.
B. carbon formation.
C. fouling the blades and vanes.
15.15, Power The quantity of water usually carried by an one take-off. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Augmentation aircraft equipped with water injection is Powerplants Page 7-41 refers.
Systems enough for.
A. three take-offs.
B. one take-off.
C. two take-offs.

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15.15, Power Injection of water/methanol into compressor increase in power without the Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine
Augmentation inlet causes. need for burning extra fuel. Power plant page 7-41 refers.
Systems A. increase in power due to the burning of
methanol alone.
B. increase in power without the need for
burning extra fuel.
C. increased efficiency of the engine due to
reduced icing in the airflow.
15.15, Power Reheat is the term used to describe. adding fuel in the exhaust Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Augmentation A. adding fuel in the exhaust section. section. 169 refers.
Systems B. adding of fuel in the turbine section.
C. adding of fuel in the compressor section.
15.15, Power Water/methanol is injected. at high temperatures or high Jeppesen aircraft gas turbine
Augmentation A. at high temperatures. altitudes. Powerplants Page 7-39 refers.
Systems B. at high temperature, at high altitudes.
C. at high temperatures or high altitudes.
15.15, Power The reheat ignition system which catalytic ignition. fuel sprayed on to the catalytic
Augmentation incorporates a platinum/rhodium element is element heats up and ignites.
Systems known as.
A. catalytic ignition.
B. hot-shot ignition system.
C. spark ignition system.
15.15, Power Water or water/methanol injected into the mass airflow through the Jeppesen Gas turbine Power plant
Augmentation combustion chamber inlet increases. turbine. page 7-41 refers.
Systems A. mass airflow through the turbine.
B. combustion chamber outlet temperatures.
C. fuel to air ratio by up to 20%.

15.15, Power Methanol is added to water when reclaim lost heat at the turbines. Methanol burns, but its heat
Augmentation augmenting thrust in order to. output is low. It's prime purpose is
Systems A. reclaim lost pressure at the compressor. to act as an antifreeze in the
B. increase the density of air entering the water.
compressor.
C. reclaim lost heat at the turbines.
15.15, Power Afterburning is initiated in order to. increase the local speed of A faster SoS allows for greater
Augmentation A. heat the exhaust to prevent choking at sound at the jet nozzle. momentum thrust at the exhaust
Systems subsonic gas velocities. nozzle.
B. burn off the fuel that is not combusted in
the combustion section.
C. increase the local speed of sound at the
jet nozzle.
15.15, Power How is the flame stabilised in the reheat By ensuring that the gas velocity The guttering in the reheat
Augmentation system of a gas turbine engine?. is greater than the flame manifolds allows the flame to
Systems A. By creating a greater potential between velocity. stabilise at the point.
inlet & jet pipe temperatures.
B. By ensuring that the gas velocity is
greater than the flame velocity.
C. By ensuring that the flame velocity is
greater than the gas velocity.
15.15, Power During operation of the engine equipped selected by the pilot Water injection is used on take off
Augmentation with water injection system, the metering of as required by the pilot.
Systems the coolant to the system is.
A. selected by the pilot.
B. due to atmospheric pressure.
C. due to altitude change.
15.15, Power Water methanol injection is used. at higher than normal ambient Water Methanol adds to the
Augmentation A. at high altitude take off conditions only. air temperatures only. weight of the air thus
Systems B. at a combination of higher than normal compensating for reduced density.
air temperatures and high altitude take off
conditions.
C. at higher than normal ambient air
temperatures only.
15.16, Turbo-prop A free turbine is usually found on a. turbo prop. Nil.
Engines A. turbo-jet.
B. turbo-fan.
C. turbo prop.

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15.16, Turbo-prop The fuel flow in a turboprop engine within automatically. Once the power lever has set the
Engines the constant speed range is controlled. gas generator RPM it is controlled
A. automatically. automatically to maintain the
B. manually. constant speed.
C. No Control.
15.16, Turbo-prop Torque measurement is taken from the. reduction gearbox. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page
Engines A. reduction gearbox. 137 refers.
B. prop shaft.
C. free turbine shaft.
15.16, Turbo-prop Electrical propeller de-icing pads are. at the root. On the leading edge from the root
Engines A. at the root. outward.
B. at the tip.
C. on the trailing edge.
15.16, Turbo-prop Fuel trimming on a turboprop engine is. governor controlled. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Engines A. pilot controlled. 98 refers.
B. governor controlled.
C. automatic.
15.16, Turbo-prop What is the purpose of the reduction gear on To prevent the propeller tips Reduction ratios vary between
Engines a propeller driven engine?. reaching the speed of sound. 13.5 :1 and 10:1.
A. To maintain a constant propeller blade
speed.
B. To enable torque measurement.
C. To prevent the propeller tips reaching the
speed of sound.
15.16, Turbo-prop If an E.P.R gauge is installed on turbofans as Torque-meter. Torque is used because it is
Engines a measure of power output, what is used on measuring the resistance to
a turboprop?. rotation of the propeller, which is
A. E.P.R gauge. turned by the power of the engine.
B. Torque-meter.
C. Thermocouples.
15.16, Turbo-prop What type of reduction gear is used on most Epicyclic reduction gear. Epicyclic gearing is essential to
Engines turboprop modern engines?. enable the very large torque to be
A. Helical cut parallel spur gears. safely absorbed.
B. Epicyclic reduction gear.
C. Straight cut parallel spur gears.
15.17, Turbo-Shaft A turbo-shaft engine has. a power shaft which is not Jepperson Gas Turbine
Engines. A. a mechanical connection between connected to the compressor. Powerplants Page 2-6 refers.
compressor and turbine.
B. a power shaft which is not connected to
the compressor.
C. none of the above.
15.17, Turbo-Shaft On a twin spool turbo-shaft engine, the free output gearbox. The output gearbox will normally
Engines. turbine is connected to the. contain a reduction gear system
A. output gearbox. and torque measuring equipment.
B. L.P gearbox.
C. H.P gearbox.
15.17, Turbo-Shaft In the majority of helicopters, the thrust Free power turbine. The power turbine drives a
Engines. generated by the gas generator is absorbed reduction/rotor transmission
by the. gearbox.
A. L.P turbine.
B. Free power turbine.
C. H.P turbine.
15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U has. constant speed and is self Jepperson Gas Turbine
Power Units (APUs). A. automatically controlled thrust and is self contained. Powerplants Page 7-26.
contained.
B. variable speed and is self contained.
C. constant speed and is self contained.
15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U shut down is initiated by. low oil pressure, fire warning, Honeywell 331-200 A.P.U
Power Units (APUs). A. high oil pressure, fire warning, hot oil hot oil temperature. handbook refers.
temperature.
B. low oil pressure, fire warning, hot oil
temperature.
C. low oil pressure, fire warning.
15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U start cycle is completed at. 95% RPM. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Power Units (APUs). A. 100% RPM. Page 7-25
B. 75% RPM.
C. 95% RPM.

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15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U power lever is located. An A.P.U is fully automatic and Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Power Units (APUs). A. behind the throttles. does not require a power lever. Page 7- 23.
B. at the Flight Engineer Station.
C. An A.P.U is fully automatic and does not
require a power lever.
15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U consists of. a power compressor and load The power compressor generates
Power Units (APUs). A. a power compressor and load compressor. compressor. the pressure to drive the system,
B. a power compressor and directly the load compressor supplies air
connected turbine. to the aircraft pneumatic system.
C. a load compressor and free turbine.

15.18, Auxiliary When necessary, A.P.U engine cooling closing the bleed air valve. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Power Units (APUs). before shutdown may be accomplished by. Propulsion Textbook 3-37.
A. closing the bleed air valve.
B. opening the bleed air valve.
C. unloading the generator(s).
15.18, Auxiliary Frequently, an aircraft's auxiliary power unit is identical to the engine-driven Jeppesen A&P Technician
Power Units (APUs). (A.P.U) generator. generators. Propulsion Textbook 3-36.
A. is identical to the engine-driven
generators.
B. has a higher load capacity than the engine-
driven generators.
C. supplements the aircraft's engine-driven
generators during peak loads.
15.18, Auxiliary Fuel scheduling during A.P.U start and under automatically by the A.P.U fuel Nil.
Power Units (APUs). varying pneumatic bleed and electrical loads control system.
is maintained.
A. automatically by the A.P.U fuel control
system.
B. manually through power control lever
position.
C. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 3-37.
15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U is usually rotated during start by. an electric starter. Nil.
Power Units (APUs). A. a pneumatic starter.
B. a turbine impingement system.
C. an electric starter.
15.18, Auxiliary Usually, most of the load placed on an A.P.U the bleed air valve is opened. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Power Units (APUs). occurs when. Propulsion Textbook 3-37.
A. the bleed air valve is opened.
B. an electrical load is placed on the
generator(s).
C. the bleed air valve is closed.
15.18, Auxiliary The function of an A.P.U air inlet plenum is stabilize the pressure of the air Jeppesen A&P Technician
Power Units (APUs). to. before it enters the compressor. Propulsion Textbook 3-37.
A. stabilize the pressure of the air before it
enters the compressor.
B. increase the velocity of the air before
entering the compressor.
C. decrease the pressure of the air before
entering the compressor. .
15.18, Auxiliary In a large commercial passenger transport pneumatics and electrics. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant
Power Units (APUs). aircraft the A.P.U supplies. Page 7- 25.
A. pneumatics and electrics.
B. electrics.
C. pneumatics.
15.18, Auxiliary When in operation, the speed of an A.P.U. remains at or near rated speed Jeppesen A&P Technician
Power Units (APUs). A. remains at or near rated speed regardless regardless of the load condition. Propulsion Textbook 3-37.
of the load condition.
B. remains at idle and automatically
accelerates to rated speed when placed
under load.
C. is controlled by a cockpit power lever.

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15.18, Auxiliary Generally, when maximum A.P.U shaft pneumatic loading will be Jeppesen A&P Technician
Power Units (APUs). output power is being used in conjunction automatically modulated to Propulsion Textbook 3-37.
with pneumatic power. maintain a safe E.G.T.
A. electrical loading will be automatically
modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
B. temperature limits and loads must be
carefully monitored by the operator to
maintain a safe E.G.T.
C. pneumatic loading will be automatically
modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
15.18, Auxiliary For an A.P.U to run 'unmanned' it must be both an audible fire warning and The audible warning is external
Power Units (APUs). equipped with. an automatic fire extinguishing and internal and auto fire
A. an automatic fire extinguishing system. system. extinguishing (when the engines
B. both an audible fire warning and an are not running) is normal.
automatic fire extinguishing system.
C. an audible fire warning.
15.18, Auxiliary An A.P.U is. a self contained constant speed Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Power Units (APUs). A. a self contained constant speed gas gas turbine engine. Powerplant Page 7-24 refers.
turbine engine.
B. a reserved engine in case of a main
engine failure. C. a self contained variable
speed gas turbine engine.
15.18, Auxiliary When the A.P.U is running and pneumatics bleed valve is open, surge valve Nil.
Power Units (APUs). are on. is closed.
A. bleed valve is closed, surge valve is open.
B. bleed valve is open, surge valve is closed.
C. bleed valve is open, surge valve is
modulating.

15.18, Auxiliary Auxiliary power units provide. pneumatic and electrical power. Electrical power is normally
Power Units (APUs). A. hydraulic and electrical power. available up to the service ceiling
B. pneumatic and electrical power. with pneumatics up to about
C. hydraulic and pneumatic power. 17000 ft (Boeing B-757/767).
15.18, Auxiliary When starting an A.P.U what would the 3 attempted starts per hour with Honeywell A.P.Us recommend 3
Power Units (APUs). normal duty cycle be on a 5 minutes between each continuous start attempts per
modern aircraft?. attempt. hour. Boeing 757/767 notes add
A. 6 attempted starts per half hour with 5 that a 60 minute cool-down period
minutes between attempts. should be allowed before further
B. 3 attempted starts per hour with 5 start attempts are made.
minutes between each attempt.
C. 6 attempted starts per hour with 5
minutes between attempts.
15.18, Auxiliary From where does the A.P.U receive a fire It has its own system. The A.P.U compartment has its
Power Units (APUs). signal?. own firewires sending a discrete
A. It has its own system. signal to the A.P.U fire controller.
B. It is dependent on the airframe system.
C. It is dependent on the engine fire system.

15.18, Auxiliary What are the two most important signals E.G.T and RPM. E.G.T and RPM are monitored on
Power Units (APUs). when monitoring an A.P.U?. the A.P.U page of EICAS /ECAM
A. E.G.T and RPM. systems.
B. Oil Pressure and Inlet Pressure.
C. E.G.T and Oil Pressure.
15.18, Auxiliary One of the accessories driven from the A.P.U cancel the ignition circuits and Nil.
Power Units (APUs). gearbox in a centrifugal switch, the purpose arm the overspeed protection
of which is to. circuits.
A. arm the governed speed indication circuits
and max. RPM governor.
B. cancel the ignition circuits and arm the
overspeed protection circuits.
C. control starting and automatic
extinguishing circuits.

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15.18, Auxiliary What iniates A.P.U shutdown?. Fire detection, low oil pressure, Honeywell 331-200 A.P.U
Power Units (APUs). A. Fire detection, low oil pressure, high oil high oil temperature. handbook refers.
temperature.
B. Overspeed, fire detection, low oil
quantity.
C. Low oil pressure, low oil pressure, high oil
temperature.
15.18, Auxiliary The possible combined output from all the greater than the pressure pump Nil.
Power Units (APUs). scavenge pumps in a lubrication system will output.
be.
A. greater than the pressure pump output.
B. less than the pressure pump output.
C. the same as the pressure pump output.
15.18, Auxiliary If the knife-edge blade in a kinetic valve is servo pressure is being bled off. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
Power Units (APUs). fully in. 103 para 31 figure 10-8.
A. pump pressure is constant.
B. servo pressure is being bled off.
C. servo pressure is increasing.
15.19, Powerplant Pipes, electrical cables and associated fire resistant. Sensors are set to actuate at a
Installation. components of a fire-detection system temperature below melting point
should be. of the detector and its associated
A. fire resistant. cables.
B. fire proof.
C. fire retardant.
15.19, Powerplant The minimum bend radius for a continuous 1 inch. Nil.
Installation. loop type fire wire is.
A. 1/2 inch.
B. 1/8 inch.
C. 1 inch.
15.19, Powerplant Acoustic linings made from composite Cold section only. RR Page 205 Para 18 refers, but
Installation. materials are used in what section of the see also Jeppesen Aircraft Gas
engine? Turbine Powerplant Page 3-5.
A. Not used to suppress noise.
B. Hot section & Cold Section.
C. Cold section only.
15.19, Powerplant Vibration mounts are used for. preventing engine vibration loads Small GTE's such as the A.P.U in
Installation. A. stopping vibrations entering the engines. being transmitted to the Boeing 757 and 767 use anti
B. preventing engine vibration loads being airframe structure. vibration mounts.
transmitted to the airframe structure.
C. damping out vibration stresses on engine
when being transported on an engine stand.

15.19, Powerplant Forward engine mounts take which loads?. Thrust, vertical and shear loads. This question is referring to pylon
Installation. A. Thrust, vertical and shear loads. mounted engine mounts.
B. Centrifugal, thrust and axial.
C. Thrust, vertical and impact.
15.19, Powerplant Forward engine mounts take which form?. Forgings. Forgings are the strongest form of
Installation. A. Castings. manufacture for substantial
B. Forgings. structure.
C. Fabricated sheet steel.
15.19, Powerplant Pipes around engines are. stainless steel. Stainless Steel is best for
Installation. A. aluminium. corrosion and heat resistance.
B. mild seamless steel.
C. stainless steel.
15.19, Powerplant Noise lining in the fan area is made from. porous type Honeycomb and Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page
Installation. A. layers of bonded resin. backing sheet. 205 refers.
B. porous type Honeycomb and backing
sheet.
C. felt with aluminium sheet.
15.19, Powerplant A powerplant consists of. the complete engine as it would Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page
Installation. A. a basic engine plus E.C.U. be found on aircraft including all 243 para 1 refer.
B. a basic engine plus thrust reverser, connections, controls, cowlings,
exhaust system and gear box with intake etc.
accessories.
C. the complete engine as it would be found
on aircraft including all connections,
controls, cowlings, intake etc.

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15.19, Powerplant Acoustic blankets are installed to. reduce noise levels. Acoustic blankets are used in both
Installation. A. reduce noise levels. hot and cold sections. The
B. increase thermal efficiency. material depends on the
C. aid the streamlining of the engine. temperature.
15.19, Powerplant When checking the effect of inertia on the module alignment. We assume that 'the module'
Installation. engine after heavy landing you would first means the powerplant, an initial
check the. check will always be the general
A. thrust line. visual of the powerplant and its
B. compressor shaft for distortion. cowlings.
C. module alignment.
15.19, Powerplant Following the reports of a heavy landing you carry out a complete visual C.A.A.I.Ps Leaflet 6-3 refers to
Installation. would. examination of the power plant. inspection of pylons, mounts and
A. carry out a complete visual examination cowlings. As all of these form part
of the power plant. of the Powerplant then answer b
B. examine the engine mountings and is most correct.
borescope the nozzle guide vanes and
turbine.
C. examine the engine mountings and fuse
pins.
15.19, Powerplant What are sometimes installed in an engine Rubber encased wire-mesh A.P.U's use this sort of engine
Installation. mounting system to tune out the worst vibration isolators. mount.
engine vibrations?.
A. Spring cushioned mounting pads.
B. Vibration absorbers of calibrated weight.
C. Rubber encased wire-mesh vibration
isolators.
15.19, Powerplant Where are the lifting points on a high bypass On the fan and turbine casing. Assuming this means lifting with
Installation. turbine engine?. a typical bootstrap kit forward and
A. On the fan and compressor casing. aft mounts attach to the winches.
B. On the fan, turbine and compressor
casing.
C. On the fan and turbine casing.
15.19, Powerplant Rubber anti-vibration pads are fitted to pylons to prevent vibration Quite often used in conjunction
Installation. engine. through the airframe. with cone bolt mountings.
A. components to prevent fatigue.
B. cradles to prevent damage during
transportation.
C. pylons to prevent vibration through the
airframe.
15.19, Powerplant Engine thrust is transmitted through allow for radial and axial Nil.
Installation. mountings that. expansion.
A. are designed to transmit eng thrust
equally through front and rear supports.
B. are designed to prevent the thrust line of
the engine varying.
C. allow for radial and axial expansion.
15.19, Powerplant If you reduced the length of bellcrank (2) increase. Reducing the arm from point 1 to
Installation. what would happen to the input to the 2
F.C.U?. would decrease the arm length
A. remain the same. from the centre of rotation on the
B. reduce. F.C.U to the connection on the
C. increase. belcrank. This would INCREASE
the amount of rotary movement
into the F.C.U.
15.20 Fire Protection A fire wire is installed. to withstand inertia, vibration, Firewires can be any shape or
Systems A. to withstand inertia, vibration, etc, etc, encountered during normal position, retained in rubber clips.
encountered during normal operation. operation.
B. vertically.
C. horizontally.
15.20 Fire Protection Resistive and capacitive type firewires are megger/ohmmeter. Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page
Systems tested with. 11- 11 refers.
A. megger/voltmeter.
B. megger/ohmmeter.
C. multimeter.

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15.20 Fire Protection Fire wire clips have rubber in them to. support the wire. Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page
Systems A. stop heat transfer to the element. 11-9
B. insulate the fire wire electrically.
C. support the wire.
15.20 Fire Protection Fire extinguishers work by. combining with remaining Jepperson Gas Turbine
Systems A. combining with remaining oxygen to get oxygen to get rid of it. Powerplants Page 13-6 refers
rid of it. (Halon 1211).
B. creating more oxygen.
C. reducing oxygen.
15.20 Fire Protection The test switch of a continuous loop detector continuity check. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
Systems gives a. Page 13-3.
A. continuity check.
B. insulation check.
C. bonding check.
15.20 Fire Protection What are the types of continuous fire Capacitance and resistance. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
Systems detection system?. Page 13-3.
A. Capacitance.
B. Capacitance and resistance.
C. Inductance and capacitance.
15.20 Fire Protection What is the operating principle of the spot A bimetallic thermoswitch that Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Systems detector sensor in a fire detection system?. closes when heatedto a high Textbook 11-2.
A. A conventional thermocouple that temperature.
produces a current flow.
B. A bimetallic thermoswitch that closes
when heatedto a high temperature.
C. Resistant core material that prevents
current flow at normal temperatures.
15.20 Fire Protection Two continuous-loop fire detection systems Kidde system and the Fenwal Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Systems that will not test due to a broken detector system. Textbook 16-15.
element are the.
A. thermocouple system and the Lindberg
system.
B. Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
C. Kidde system and the Lindberg system.
15.20 Fire Protection Which of the following fire detection Thermocouple. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Systems systems measures temperature rise Textbook 11-4.
compared to a reference temperature?.
A. Lindberg continuous element.
B. Thermocouple.
C. Thermal switch.
15.20 Fire Protection A fire involving energized electrical class C fire. Nil.
Systems equipment is defined as a.
A. class B fire.
B. class D fire.
C. class C fire.
15.20 Fire Protection How are most aircraft turbine engine fire Electrically discharged Nil.
Systems extinguishing systems activated?. cartridges.
A. Manual remote control valve.
B. Pushrod assembly.
C. Electrically discharged cartridges.
15.20 Fire Protection A fire detection system that operates on the thermocouple system. Nil.
Systems rate of temperature rise is a.
A. thermocouple system.
B. thermal switch system.
C. continuous loop system.
15.20 Fire Protection Why does one type of Fenwal fire detection So that a single fault may exist Nil.
Systems system use spot detectors wired in parallel in the system without sounding a
between two separate circuits?. false alarm.
A. So that a single fault may exist in the
system without sounding a false alarm.
B. To provide an installation that is equal to
two separate systems: a primary system and
a secondary, or back-up system.
C. So that a double fault may exist in the
system without sounding a false alarm.

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15.20 Fire Protection How does carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguish an Contact with the air converts the Nil.
Systems aircraft engine fire?. liquid into snow and gas which
A. By lowering the temperature to a point smothers the flame.
where combustion will not take place.
B. The high pressure spray lowers the
temperature and blows out the fire.
C. Contact with the air converts the liquid
into snow and gas which smothers the
flame.
15.20 Fire Protection A fuel or oil fire is defined as a. class B fire. Nil.
Systems A. class B fire.
B. class C fire.
C. class A fire.
15.20 Fire Protection Which of the following is the safest fire Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon Nil.
Systems extinguishing agent to use from a standpoint 1301).
of toxicity and corrosion hazards?
A. Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301).
B. Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon
1211).
C. Dibromodifluoromethane (Halon 1202).
15.20 Fire Protection The explosive cartridge in the discharge a life dated unit. Nil.
Systems valve of a fire extinguisher container is.
A. not a life dated unit.
B. a life dated unit.
C. mechanically fired.
15.20 Fire Protection A fire detection system operates on the Lindberg continuous element Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems principle of a buildup of gas pressure within system. Powerplant Textbook 11-16.
a tube proportional to temperature. Which
of the following systems does this
statement define?.
A. Thermal switch system.
B. Lindberg continuous element system.
C. Kidde continuous loop system.
15.20 Fire Protection he most satisfactory extinguishing agent for dry chemical. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems an intake fire is. Propulsion Textbook 16-22.
A. methyl bromide.
B. dry chemical.
C. carbon dioxide.
15.20 Fire Protection How is the fire extinguishing agent Spray nozzles and perforated Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems distributed in the engine section?. tubing. Propulsion Textbook 16-22.
A. Spray nozzles and perforated tubing.
B. Spray nozzles and fluid pumps.
C. Nitrogen pressure and slinger rings.
15.20 Fire Protection What is the principle of operation of the Core resistance material which Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems continuous loop fire prevents current flow at normal Propulsion Textbook 11-5.
detector system sensor?. temperatures.
A. Core resistance material which prevents
current flow at normal temperatures.
B. A bimetallic thermoswitch which closes
when heated to a high temperature.
C. Fuse material which melts at high
temperatures.
15.20 Fire Protection The fire detection system that uses a single Fenwal system. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems wire surrounded by a continuous string of Propulsion Textbook 11-5.
ceramic beads in a tube is the.
A. Kidde system.
B. thermocouple system.
C. Fenwal system.
15.20 Fire Protection The fire detection system that uses two Kidde system. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems wires imbedded in a ceramic core within a Propulsion Textbook 11-5.
tube is the.
A. Lindberg system.
B. Kidde system.
C. Fenwal system.

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15.20 Fire Protection A continuous loop fire detector is what type Overheat detector. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems of detector?. Propulsion Textbook 11-5.
A. Rate of temperature rise detector.
B. Spot detector.
C. Overheat detector.
15.20 Fire Protection Which of the following fire detection The Kidde system and the Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems systems will detect a fire when an element Fenwal system. Propulsion Textbook 11-5.
is inoperative but will not test when the test
circuit is energized?.
A. The Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
B. The thermocouple system and the
Lindberg system.
C. The Kidde system and the thermocouple
system.

15.20 Fire Protection After a fire is extinguished, or overheat automatically resets. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems condition removed in aircraft equipped with Propulsion Textbook 11-7.
a Systron- Donner fire detector, the
detection system.
A. must be manually reset.
B. automatically resets.
C. sensing component must be replaced.
15.20 Fire Protection For fire detection and extinguishing hot and cold sections of the Nil.
Systems purposes, aircraft powerplant areas are engine.
divided into fire zones based on.
A. the volume and smoothness of the airflow
through enginecompartments.
B. engine type and size.
C. hot and cold sections of the engine.
15.20 Fire Protection What is the function of a fire detection To activate a warning device in Nil.
Systems system?. the event of a powerplant fire.
A. To discharge the powerplant fire
extinguishing system at the origin of the fire.
B. To activate a warning device in the event
of a powerplant fire.
C. To identify the location of a powerplant
fire.
15.20 Fire Protection What retains the nitrogen charge and fire Breakable disk or fusible disk. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems extinguishing agent in a high rate of Propulsion Textbook 11-15.
discharge (HRD) container?.
A. Pressure gauge and cartridge.
B. Breakable disk or fusible disk.
C. Pressure switch and check tee valve.
15.20 Fire Protection The use of water on class D fires. will cause the fire to burn more Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems A. will cause the fire to burn more violently violently and can cause Propulsion Textbook 11-12.
and can cause explosions. explosions.
B. has no effect.
C. is most effective if sprayed in a fine mist.

15.20 Fire Protection The pulling out (or down) of an illuminated Closes fuel shutoff, closes Nil.
Systems fire handle in a typical large jet aircraft fire hydraulic shutoff, disconnects
protection system commonly accomplishes the generator field, and arms the
what events?. fire extinguishing system.
A. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic
shutoff, disconnects the generator field, and
arms the fire extinguishing system.
B. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic
shutoff, closes the oxygen shutoff,
disconnects the generator field, and arms
the fire-extinguishing system.
C. Closes all firewall shutoff valves,
disconnects the generator, and discharges a
fire bottle.

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15.20 Fire Protection The most satisfactory extinguishing agent carbon dioxide. Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems for an electrical fire is. Propulsion Textbook 11-13
A. carbon tetrachloride.
B. methyl bromide.
C. carbon dioxide.
15.20 Fire Protection Which of the following fire detectors are Rate of temperature rise Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems commonly used in the power section of an detectors. Propulsion Textbook 11-3.
engine nacelle?.
A. Rate of temperature rise detectors.
B. CO detectors.
C. Smoke detectors.
15.20 Fire Protection Which of the following fire detection The thermocouple system and Jeppesen A&P Technician
Systems systems uses heat in the Lindberg system. Propulsion Textbook 11-5.
the normal testing of the system?.
A. The Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
B. The thermocouple system and the
Lindberg system.
C. The thermocouple system and the Fenwal
system.

15.20 Fire Protection How are extinguisher spray rings checked for Blowing through with Answer a is the only reasonable
Systems freedom from obstruction?. compressed air. answer.
A. Firing the system.
B. Blowing through with compressed air.
C. Pumping water through the system.
15.20 Fire Protection What is used as an extinguishant in fire Halogenated hydrocarbons. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
Systems bottles?. Powerplant Page 13-6 refers, BUT
A. Freon compounds. Halogenated Hydrocarbons are
B. Halogenated hydrocarbons. Freon compounds. Rolls Royce
C. Water. Page 157 also refers.
15.20 Fire Protection The advantage of the two shot fire bottle both bottles can be used in Jeppesen Gas Turbine Engines 13-
Systems system is. either of the engines. 6 refers. Note that each bottle can
A. one bottle can be discharged after certain only be discharged once.
time delay from the other bottle.
B. both bottles can be used in either of the
engines.
C. one bottle can be used twice.
15.20 Fire Protection Resistive type fire-wires are tested using. megger/ohmmeter. The megger tests insulation the
Systems A. megger/ohmmeter. ohmmeter tests continuity.
B. ammeter/ohmmeter.
C. megger/voltmeter.
15.20 Fire Protection When testing an installed fire bottle. a safety ohmmeter is used. Any explosive device requires the
Systems A. a multimeter used. use of a safety ohmmeter to limit
B. a lamp and 1.5V cell used. current flow through the ignitor.
C. a safety ohmmeter is used.
15.20 Fire Protection On checking a fault free fire detection use a megger only for a short The fault free or continuous loop
Systems system. while as it can polarise the firewire is capacitive and resistive.
A. use megger as per normal. element. Prolonged use of the megger
B. a megger is never to be used. could polarise or charge the
C. use a megger only for a short while as it firewire, to give a false capacitive
can polarise the element. reading.
15.20 Fire Protection 3 ways to test serviceability of a fixed fire pressure, pop up indicator, blow- A&P Mechanic Handbook EA-AC-
Systems bottle in situ are. out disc. 65 Page 401 refers( You can't
A. weigh, pressure, blow-out disc. weigh the bottle in situ).
B. weigh, pressure, pop up indicator.
C. pressure, pop up indicator, blow-out disc.
15.20 Fire Protection When installing a flow valve on a 'two shot' flow arrow should be in a correct Two shot systems do not have any
Systems fire extinguishing system care must be taken direction. priority. Any flow valve must be
to make sure. fitted in the right direction which
A. flow arrow should be in a correct is toward the engine not the
direction. bottle!.
B. flow valve is pointing towards the
respective bottle.
C. priority system must have the bigger flow
side.

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15.20 Fire Protection Omission of crushable washer on engine fire- allow moisture ingress. Jeppesen A&P power plant page
Systems wire connector will. 11-10 refers to copper crush
A. allow moisture ingress. washers at the connectors.
B. affect fire wire continuity. Answers a and c cannot be right
C. affect fire wire capacitance. therefore b makes best sense.
15.20 Fire Protection Discharge cartridges of the fire bottle have. life time in hours/or calendar Operators usually change
Systems A. life time in hours/calendar and replace and replace which ever is sooner. cartridges at planned checks. The
which ever is longer. cartridge also has a finite
B. life time in hours/or calendar and replace manufactures calendar life. This is
which ever is sooner. normally longer.
C. no life time it is only replaced when
unserviceable.
15.20 Fire Protection When testing a two pin fire bottle connector. short two pins together. C.A.I.Ps EEL/1-7 para 3.6.4 States
Systems A. continuity test 1 pin then short two that to check for insulation short
together. two pins together and check for
B. short two pins together. insulation resistance between
C. continuity test 1 pin, then the other, then body and shorted pins from body.
short two together.

15.20 Fire Protection Gas type fire-wires operate by utilising. the change in the gas pressure. RR The Jet Engine page 156 Para
Systems A. the change in the gas pressure. 16 refers. These gas filled type
B. the change in the gas dielectric level. fire-wires go by the name of
C. the change in the electrical resistance of 'Systron Donner'.
the gas.
15.20 Fire Protection On a fire bottle, if the indicator pin was extinguisher had been fired. C.A.I.P's AL/3-10 describes and
Systems protruding, this would indicate. shows a discharge indicator pin
A. the bottle is under weight. device.
B. extinguisher had been fired.
C. an over pressure had occurred in the
bottle.
15.20 Fire Protection When testing a squib on a fire bottle, you low current ohmmeter. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 28
Systems use a. refers.
A. multimeter (AVO).
B. low current ohmmeter.
C. lamp and 1.5V cell.
15.20 Fire Protection In a Fenwall fire detection system. the tube is inconel and wire is Nil.
Systems A. the tube is inconel and wire is nickel. nickel.
B. inner electrode is inconel wire.
C. outer electrode is nickel tube.
15.20 Fire Protection When a fire extinguisher is discharged the clean with hot water. When the extinguishant is
Systems immediate action is. introduced into the gas path hot
A. operate engine to idle. water should be used. Jeppesen
B. clean with cold water. Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 13-
C. clean with hot water. 8 refers.
15.21, Engine Who establishes the recommended The operator (utilizing Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and operating time between overhauls (T.B.O) of manufacturer data and trend Textbook 3-27.
Ground Operation. a gas turbine engine. analysis) working in conjunction
A. The engine manufacturer. with the Airworthiness Authority.
B. The operator (utilizing manufacturer data
and trend analysis) working in conjunction
with the Airworthiness Authority.
C. The Airworthiness Authority alone.

15.21, Engine What is the first engine instrument A rise in the exhaust gas Nil.
Monitoring and indication of a successful start of a turbine temperature.
Ground Operation. engine?.
A. A rise in oil pressure.
B. A rise in the engine fuel flow.
C. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
15.21, Engine A hung start is indicated by the. fails to reach idle RPM. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and A. exhaust gas temperature exceeds Textbook 4-7.
Ground Operation. specified limits.
B. fails to reach idle RPM.
C. RPM exceeds specified operating speed.

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15.21, Engine During inspection, turbine engine layout dye, commercial felt tip Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and components exposed to high temperatures marker or chalk. Textbook 4-26.
Ground Operation. may only be marked with such materials as
allowed by the manufacturer. These
materials generally include.
A. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker or
chalk.
B. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker,
wax or grease pencil.
C. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker,
wax or grease pencil, chalk or graphite lead
pencil.

15.21, Engine When the leading edge of a first stage Over temperature condition. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and turbine blade is found to have stress rupture Textbook 4-25.
Ground Operation. cracks, which of the following should be
suspected?.
A. Faulty cooling shield.
B. Over speed condition.
C. Over temperature condition.
15.21, Engine A magnetic chip detector inspection should within a specified time from A.L.F 502 and 507 engines on
Monitoring and be carried out. shut down. 146/R.J specify that the engine
Ground Operation. A. within a specified time from shut down. M.C.D be checked after 20mins
B. with engine cold. but before 2 hrs since shut down.
C. with engine running.
15.21, Engine What is the proper starting sequence for a Starter, ignition, fuel. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and turbojet engine?. Textbook 4-7.
Ground Operation. A. Starter, ignition, fuel.
B. Starter, fuel, ignition.
C. Ignition, starter, fuel.
15.21, Engine Foreign object damage on a compressor, nicks and scores. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Monitoring and when boroscoping, is indicated by. Powerplants Page 5-13 refers.
Ground Operation. A. tip curl.
B. nicks and scores.
C. flats.
15.21, Engine Turbine blades are generally more higher temperature stresses. Nil.
Monitoring and susceptible to operating damage than
Ground Operation. compressor blades because of.
A. higher temperature stresses.
B. higher centrifugal loading.
C. high pressure and high velocity gas flow.
15.21, Engine A magnetic chip detector detects. ferrous particles only. Jepperson Gas Turbine
Monitoring and A. particles held in suspension. Powerplants Page 6-26 refers.
Ground Operation. B. particles which are too small for the
naked eye.
C. ferrous particles only.
15.21, Engine When starting a turbine engine, the starter after the engine has reached self- Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and should be disengaged. sustaining speed. Textbook 4-7.
Ground Operation. A. only after the engine has reached full idle
RPM.
B. when the ignition and fuel system are
activated.
C. after the engine has reached self-
sustaining speed.
15.21, Engine What should be done initially if a turbine Turn off the fuel and continue Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and engine catches fire when starting?. engine rotation with the starter. Textbook 4-7.
Ground Operation. A. Continue starting attempt in order to blow
out the fire.
B. Continue engine start rotation and
discharge a fire extinguisher into the intake.
C. Turn off the fuel and continue engine
rotation with the starter.

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15.21, Engine If a turbine engine is unable to reach takeoff compressor may be Nil.
Monitoring and E.P.R before its E.G.T limit is reached, this is contaminated or damaged.
Ground Operation. an indication that the.
A. fuel control must be replaced.
B. E.G.T controller is out of adjustment.
C. compressor may be contaminated or
damaged.
15.21, Engine Which of the following engine variables is Turbine inlet temperature. Nil.
Monitoring and the most critical during turbine engine
Ground Operation. operation?.
A. Compressor RPM.
B. Turbine inlet temperature.
C. Compressor inlet air temperature.
15.21, Engine With the engine running at idle, the E.P.R This is a normal condition and E.P.R with the engine shut down
Monitoring and system reads just over 1. does not need attention. should read 1. At idle a very small
Ground Operation. A. The system has failed and needs pressure increase occurs in the jet
attention. pipe.
B. The system needs re-calibration back to
'1'.
15.21, Engine C.
TheThis is a normal
recurrent condition
ingestion andordoes
of dust othernot
fine erosion damage to the Nil.
Monitoring and airborne particulates into an engine can compressor and turbine sections.
Ground Operation. result in.
A. the need for less frequent abrasive grit
cleaning of the engine.
B. foreign object damage to the compressor
section.
C. erosion damage to the compressor and
turbine sections.
15.21, Engine When the engine is not running, and engine it is normal. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
Monitoring and blanks are installed. The E.P.R gauge shows Page 12-17 Figure 12-12A.
Ground Operation. 1.0, then.
A. the transmitter is faulty.
B. the receiver is faulty.
C. it is normal.
15.21, Engine Which of the following may be used to X-ray and a borescope. Nil.
Monitoring and accomplish internal inspection of an
Ground Operation. assembled gas turbine engine?.
A. Ultrasound, and fluorescent penetrant and
ultraviolet light.
B. X-ray and a borescope.
C. Infrared photography and fluorescent
penetrant and ultraviolet light.
15.21, Engine Run down time is indicative of. the freedom of rotation of the Short run down time is indicative
Monitoring and A. an F.C.U malfunction. compressor. of bearing failure.
Ground Operation. B. compressor malfunction.
C. the freedom of rotation of the
compressor.
15.21, Engine A hung start or false start is one in which. light up' occurs, but the RPM Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Monitoring and A. light up' occurs, but the RPM does not does not increase. Powerplants Page 10-1 Refers.
Ground Operation. increase.
B. there is no 'light up'.
C. the engine does not rotate.
15.21, Engine What would be the possible cause if a gas Turbine damage or loss of Jeppesen A&P Powerplant
Monitoring and turbine engine has high exhaust gas turbine efficiency Textbook 4-5.
Ground Operation. temperature, high fuel flow, and low RPM at
all engine power settings?.
A. Fuel control out of adjustment.
B. Loose or corroded thermocouple probes
for the E.G.T indicator.
C. Turbine damage or loss of turbine
efficiency.

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15.21, Engine In regard to using a turbine engine oil Generally, an accurate trend Nil.
Monitoring and analysis program, which of the following is forecast may be made after an
Ground Operation. NOT true?. engine's first oil sample analysis.
A. It is best to start an oil analysis program
on an engine when it is new.
B. A successful oil analysis program should
be run over an engine's total operating life
so that normal trends can be established.
C. Generally, an accurate trend forecast may
be made after an engine's first oil sample
15.21, Engine analysis.
Which of the following is the least likely High oil pressure. Low oil pressure would indicate
Monitoring and indication of a main bearing failure?. bearing failure not High!.
Ground Operation. A. High oil consumption.
B. High oil temperature.
C. High oil pressure.
15.21, Engine After shutdown, flames are present in the a defective pressurizing and Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Monitoring and exhaust pipe. The probable cause is. dump valve. Page 7-56 refers.
Ground Operation. A. a defective fuel control unit (F.C.U).
B. a defective pressurizing and dump valve.
C. a defective H.P cock.
15.21, Engine If the L.P cock is used to shutdown an the H.P fuel pump will run dry. The L.P cock is normally aircraft
Monitoring and engine. mounted. The engine will run until
Ground Operation. A. the F.C.U will continue to function. the H.P fuel pump runs dry.
B. flames will appear in the exhaust.
C. the H.P fuel pump will run dry.
15.21, Engine When accelerating from 'light-up' to ground increase above idle value then All Gas Turbines tend to overfuel
Monitoring and idling speed, the E.G.T will. decrease to normal. until the RPM increases
Ground Operation. A. remain constant. sufficiently to supply correct idle
B. increase above idle value then decrease to air flow.
normal.
C. decrease below idle value then increase to
normal.
15.21, Engine A 'wet start' is indicated by. no temperature indication. Due to lack of ignition.
Monitoring and A. no temperature indication.
Ground Operation. B. low RPM.
C. a prolonged cranking period.
15.21, Engine The engine accelerates to idling by. combined efforts of starter Nil.
Monitoring and A. gas flow. motor and gas flow.
Ground Operation. B. combined efforts of starter motor and gas
flow.
C. starter motor.
15.21, Engine An oil emission spectrometer measures. particles in suspension. The colour of the spectrum
Monitoring and A. particles in suspension. produced upon burning the oil
Ground Operation. B. particles on the surface. indicates parts per million of all
C. specific gravity of the oil. metallic elements contained in
the sample.
15.21, Engine A broadband vibration reading indicates. the total vibration sensed by the Broadband is the total of all the
Monitoring and A. the total vibration sensed by the transducer. vibrations sensed.
Ground Operation. transducer.
B. the peak allowable vibration.
C. the N1 vibration.
15.21, Engine High frequency vibration. causes engine components to The more vibration cycles the
Monitoring and A. causes engine components to crack. crack. nearer to failure the component
Ground Operation. B. energises air particles prior to will become.
compression.
C. can give an indication of a fluctuating
(E.P.R).
15.21, Engine Engine oil sampling analysis is taken. at specific time after engine shut Jeppesen A&P Powerplant page 9-
Monitoring and A. after engine shut down. down. 35 refers.
Ground Operation. B. at specific time after engine shut down.
C. when oil level is high.

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15.21, Engine With external power applied, the engine will Fuel Control Unit. Once an engine has reached
Monitoring and not run up to idle after reaching starting starter cut out speed the only
Ground Operation. speed. The likely fault would be with the. thing that can stop it accelerating
A. Fuel Control Unit. is underfuelling.
B. clutch.
C. battery.

15.21, Engine When running down an engine. it should be done as slowly as Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Monitoring and A. it should be done as slowly as possible to possible to reduce thermal Powerplant Page 14-2 refers.
Ground Operation. assist thermal stress. stress.
B. it should be done as quickly as possible to
stop excess of fuel gathering.
C. it should be done as slowly as possible to
reduce thermal stres.
15.21, Engine What may be an indication of a bleed valve Compressor stalling at low RPM. A closed bleed valve at low RPM
Monitoring and stuck in the closed position?. means the compressor has too
Ground Operation. A. Over speed. much air to handle, hence it may
B. Low E.G.T reading. stall or surge.
C. Compressor stalling at low RPM.
15.21, Engine Excessive E.G.T can. cause damage to turbine. The turbine is the highest stressed
Monitoring and A. cause N.G.V to creep. component in the engine.
Ground Operation. B. cause damage to turbine.
C. cause damage to jet pipe.
15.21, Engine A jet engine has a high oil temperature but a main bearing in distress. Oil systems cool as well as
Monitoring and all other power parameters are normal. The lubricate.
Ground Operation. probable cause is.
A. a large quantity of oil being returned to
tank.
B. gear box leakage.
C. a main bearing in distress.
15.21, Engine When cleaning salt from a compressor. use water at low power then Jeppesen Aircraft gas turbine
Monitoring and A. use water then manufacturer's cleaning water at high power. Powerplants Page 5-5 refers to
Ground Operation. solution. desalination washes using water
B. use water at low power then water at only.
high power.
C. never use water, use only the
recommended solution.
15.21, Engine A hot start refers to. high E.G.T before idle RPM is A hot start is defined as an
Monitoring and A. early ignition. achieved. overtemping of the engine as the
Ground Operation. B. high E.G.T before idle RPM is achieved. engine starts. It may be caused by
C. too much fuel being supplied. overfuelling, but not necessarily.

15.21, Engine If a compressor surge occurs, it is recognized coughing in the compressor and Whilst E.G.T and RPM will
Monitoring and by. vibration. fluctuate, fuel flow will not and
Ground Operation. A. coughing in the compressor and vibration. thrust cannot be measured.
B. fluctuating RPM and fuel flow. Therefore coughing and vibration
C. fluctuating E.G.T and thrust. is the correct answer.

15.21, Engine Cracks may occur in hot section components a lead pencil. Graphite based markers can cause
Monitoring and of a turbine engine if they are marked during intergranular corrosion. See
Ground Operation. inspection with. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
A. a lead pencil. Powerplants Page 5-31.
B. chalk.
C. layout dye.
15.21, Engine What must not be used during an engine Chlorine. By elimination b is correct.
Monitoring and compressor wash?. Crushed almond and desalination
Ground Operation. A. Chlorine. solutions are accepted compressor
B. Desalinization solution. wash applications.
C. Crushed almond.
15.21, Engine Trend monitoring of spectrometric oil At set periods once the rate of New components always wear
Monitoring and analysis is carried out how often?. wear has been established. more than when they are run in.
Ground Operation. A. During each scheduled maintenance SOAP monitoring periods depend
period. on the component not on the
B. At set periods once the rate of wear has aircraft servicing cycle.
been established.
C. After every repair or modification.

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15.21, Engine Starting an engine with a bleed valve stuck possible stalling of the engine. Bleed valves are normally open on
Monitoring and closed would cause:. start to prevent stalling.
Ground Operation. A. low E.G.T.
B. possible stalling of the engine.
C. high E.G.T.
15.21, Engine If a burner was down, in a multi-can system, surge. If a combustor tube fails to ignite
Monitoring and the engine would tend to. there will be a pressure build up
Ground Operation. A. hang up. at the entrance to that burner can.
B. run up.
C. surge.
15.21, Engine If the rundown time is less than the the rotating assembly is being Failure to allow the engine to
Monitoring and minimum stated for a given engine. restricted. stabilise at idle after high power
Ground Operation. A. unacceptable wear is occurring at the runs may cause the rotor to rub on
main bearings. the casing in older engines.
B. the rotating assembly is free.
C. the rotating assembly is being restricted.
15.21, Engine When running an engine the following lights anti-collision and nav-lights (if An anti-collision light is always
Monitoring and should be on:. fitted). fitted and turned on for ground
Ground Operation. A. anti-collision and nav-lights (if fitted). running. If there are nav lights it
B. nav-lights (if fitted). makes sense to have them on as
C. anti-collision (if fitted). well.
15.21, Engine With spectral oil analysis program (S.O.A.P), at a specified interval. SOAP samples are taken at
Monitoring and samples are taken. routine servicing intervals as part
Ground Operation. A. when the oil tank is full. of a preventative maintenance
B. at a specified interval. system.
C. when the oil is warm.
15.21, Engine During start, if a bleed valve is stuck closed. E.G.T will be lower than normal. More air is passing through the
Monitoring and A. E.G.T is unaffected. engine than it should therefore it
Ground Operation. B. E.G.T will be higher than normal. will be cooler.
C. E.G.T will be lower than normal.
15.21, Engine Dynamic balance testing locates unbalance two planes. Dynamic balance is caused when
Monitoring and in. the masses that are rotating are
Ground Operation. A. all planes. not equal and when the
B. two planes. component parts, for example,
C. one plane. propeller blades, are not tracking
in the same plane.
15.21, Engine On a gas turbine engine with baked oil idle speed (low). Compressor cleaning is done with
Monitoring and deposits, how would you carry out grit blast the engine running using a variety
Ground Operation. cleaning With the engine at?. if grits in a water solution.
A. stationary.
B. idle speed (low).
C. high speed.
15.21, Engine A rotation pad on an accessory drive gear N2 rotation. The rotation of the H.P
Monitoring and box is provided for. compressor is required during
Ground Operation. A. N2 rotation. borescope inspection.
B. both are correct.
C. alternate tachogenerator fitment.
15.21, Engine What would be indicative of a hung start?. Engine would fail to reach self In a hung start the engine
Monitoring and A. Starter would fail to disengage. sustaining speed. normally stagnates at or near the
Ground Operation. B. High E.G.T. starter cut out and any attempt to
C. Engine would fail to reach self sustaining accelerate the engine will result in
speed. a hot start.
15.22, Engine Storage Fuel system inhibiting oil is. mineral oil. C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14 refers to mineral
and Preservation. A. mineral oil. oil.
B. light anti-freeze oil.
C. kerosene.
15.22, Engine Storage After placing an engine in an M.V.P check humidity indicator after 24 Old C.A.I.Ps leaflet EL/3-14 refers.
and Preservation. envelope. hours.
A. check humidity indicator after 12 hours.
B. check humidity indicator after 24 hours.
C. check humidity indicator after 48 hours.
15.22, Engine Storage On a vapour proof cocoon, there is a. moisture indicator. C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14 refers.
and Preservation. A. temperature indicator.
B. moisture indicator.
C. humidifier.

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15.22, Engine Storage When an installed engine is not to be used it is only necessary to blank off C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14.
and Preservation. for a period of up to 7 days. all apertures.
A. it is necessary to inhibit the engine.
B. it is only necessary to blank off all
apertures.
C. run the engine as prescribed in the Flight
Manual.
15.22, Engine Storage On storage of an engine, the desiccant is. looked at 24 hrs later if its blue C.A.I.P's EL/3-14 (Engine Storage)
and Preservation. A. looked at within 24 hrs if its blue its OK. its OK. refers. Note that answer a is
B. looked at 24 hrs later if its blue its OK. partly correct, but you must also
C. looked at 24 hrs later if blue it should be inspect the MVP envelope for
replaced. damage or deterioration.
15.22, Engine Storage After placing an engine into storage, details Engine log book. All engines have a log book.
and Preservation. would be recorded in.
A. Technical Log.
B. Engine log book.
C. Aircraft log book.
15.22, Engine Storage When storing an engine the fuel system is to Remove plugs rotate engine then C.A.I.P's EL 3-14 (Engine
and Preservation. be inhibited. How is this done?. add oil. storage)refers. This is a piston
A. Remove plugs rotate engine then add oil. engine question but has been
B. Rotate engine whilst adding oil then reported as being in a module 15
remove plugs. exam.
C. Add oil leaving plugs in.

15.22, Engine Storage On a (VP) cocoon bag, if the humidity desiccant is ineffective and C.A.I.P's EL/3-4 refers.
and Preservation. indicator turns pink/lilac. needs changing.
A. desiccant is effective and does not need
changing.
B. desiccant is ineffective and needs
changing.
C. desiccant is changed weekly.
15.22, Engine Storage To inhibit the fuel system of an installed dry motor the engine. C.A.I.P's EL 3-10 details this
and Preservation. engine. procedure. It is done by dry
A. pump oil into the engine when stationary. motoring the engine with a
B. dry motor the engine. header tank of inhibiting oil
C. remove the ignitor plugs. connected to the inlet of the L.P
fuel pump.
15.22, Engine Storage With an engine in storage, desiccant is used. to remove moisture from the air. A&C Mechanics Handbook EA-
and Preservation. A. as an insecticide. AC65 page 389 refers.
B. as a corrosion inhibitor.
C. to remove moisture from the air.

15.22, Engine Storage Small cuts in a M.V.P. engine storage bag with adhesive PVC tape. Nil.
and Preservation. can be repaired.
A. with adhesive PVC tape.
B. by vulcanising.
C. by replacing M.V.P.
15.22, Engine Storage When removing an engine for long-term open but blanked. Nil.
and Preservation. storage, bleed valves should be.
A. removed.
B. locked closed.
C. open but blanked.
15.23 The types of water present in aviation fuel free and entrained both harmful. Nil.
are.
A. free and entrained both harmful.
B. free that is harmful and entrained that is
harmless.
C. free that is harmless and entrained that is
harmful.
15.23 Oil pressure and scavenge pumps are spur gear pumps. Nil.
usually.
A. spur gear pumps.
B. multi-plunger pumps.
C. diaphragm pumps.

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Topic Questions Correct Answer Referrence
15.23 The purpose of a pressure filter in a protect the oil jets. Nil.
lubrication system is to.
A. protect the pressure pump.
B. protect the oil jets.
C. protect the scavenge pumps.
15.23 a curvic coupling. accurately aligns the driving and Nil.
A. converts rotary motion to reciprocating the driven shafts.
motion.
B. absorbs misalignment between the
driving and driven shafts.
C. accurately aligns the driving and the
driven shafts.
15.23 Feeders are. heavy duty electrical generator Nil.
A. conduits used to carry electrical cable. cables.
B. fluid supply hoses.
C. heavy duty electrical generator cables.
15.23 High air humidity will. reduce the thrust output. Nil.
A. have no affect on thrust.
B. reduce the thrust output.
C. increase the thrust output.
15.23 C.I.T sensor is made up of. Platinum-rhodium. NIL.
A. Iron-constantan. http://www.megatron.co.il/Ther
B. Chromel-alumel. mocouple.html
C. Platinum-rhodium.
15.23 What is the maximum value of pressure 1 Atmospheric Pressure. 1 Atm. = 1.013 Bar.
with reference to a jet engine?.
A. 1 Bar.
B. 1 Kg/cm.
C. 1 Atmospheric Pressure.
15.23 The hottest casing is the. H.PT. Nil
A. H.PT.
B. combustion chamber.
C. L.PT.
15.23 Centrifugal compressor maximum tip speed 1.2 Mach. Nil
is.
A. 0.8 Mach.
B. 1.2 Mach.
C. 0.5 Mach.
15.23 What type of oil is used in a gas turbine Synthetic. Synthetic.
engine?.
A. Synthetic.
B. Phosphate Ester.
C. Mineral.

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