EASA Questionnaires - Gas Turbine
EASA Questionnaires - Gas Turbine
EASA Questionnaires - Gas Turbine
Chapter 13
Introduction
QUESTIONS
2. Select the correct order of best propulsive efficiency, from low to high airspeed
a. High by-pass ratio turbo jet, Low by-pass ratio turbo jet, Pure turbo jet, Turbo-prop.
b. Low by-pass ratio turbo jet, Pure turbo jet, Turbo-prop, High by-pass ratio turbo jet.
c. Pure turbo jet, Turbo-prop, High by-pass ratio turbo jet, Low by-pass ratio turbo jet.
d. Turbo-prop, High by-pass ratio turbo jet, Low by-pass ratio turbo jet, Pure turbo jet.
a. A reduction gear.
b. A waste gate.
c. The turbine.
d. Varying the pitch.
a. All of the air goes through both the low and high pressure compressors.
b. Not all the air goes through the high pressure compressor.
c. Not all the air goes through the low pressure compressor.
d. All the air goes through the high pressure compressor.
6. Modular construction:
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8. On a cold day, the idle speed of a gas turbine engine which has no fuel control unit
compensation:
a. Is unaffected by temperature.
b. Will increase.
c. Will decrease.
d. Will increase by no more than 4%.
a. 5 pounds of air is by-passed for every 10 pounds entering the engine intake.
b. 5 pounds of goes through the H.P. compressor for every 10 pounds that enters the
intake.
c. 10 pounds of air goes through the by-pass for every 5 pounds that enters the intake.
d. 5 pounds of air is by-passed for every 1 pound that goes through the hot core of the
engine.
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a. Increases the air mass flow and therefore increases the propulsive efficiency.
b. Cools the combustion chamber and therefore increases the thermal efficiency.
c. Reduces the air mass flow and therefore increases the propulsive efficiency.
d. Increases the air mass flow and therefore reduces the propulsive efficiency.
a. Continuously.
b. Once every revolution.
c. Once every other revolution.
d. Only during the start cycle.
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Chapter 14
Air Inlets
QUESTIONS
1. In a high by-pass engine with a ‘pitot’ intake, with the engine running and the brakes on, what
will P1 be in relation to P0?
a. Same
b. Greater
c. Less
d. 14.7psi
2. A pitot intake forms a ____________ duct______ the fan to ensure that the airflow ______
to ________ and achieves a ________
3. What effect will severe icing in the intake have on a high by-pass engine?
a. The axial velocity of the air will increase with a reduction in the angle of a ack of the
airflow with the compressor blades and a possible stall.
b. The axial velocity of the air will decrease with a reduction in the angle of a ack of the
airflow with the compressor blades and a possible stall.
c. The axial velocity of the air will decrease with an increase in the angle that the resultant
airflow forms with the compressor blades chord line and a possible stall.
d. The axial velocity of the air will increase with an increase in the angle of a ack of the
airflow with the compressor blades and a possible stall.
4. Which of the following would be classed as prudent when carrying out Engine Ground Runs?
5. With an ‘S’ type intake, if the pilot selects max RPM while standing still, there is a strong
possibility that:
a. The angle, which the relative airflow forms with the compressor blades, will become
too small, which will cause the engine to stall and surge.
b. The angle, which the relative airflow forms with the compressor blades, will become
too small, which will cause the engine to surge then stall.
c. The angle which the relative airflow forms with the compressor blades will become too
large, which will cause the engine to stall and surge.
d. The angle, which the relative airflow forms with the compressor blades, will become
too large, which will cause the engine to surge then stall.
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7. What is the purpose of the supersonic diffuser in the variable throat intake?
8. The purpose of an air inlet is to provide a relatively ________ supply of air to the ________ of
the ________ compressor.
9. In a pitot intake the term ‘Ram Pressure Recovery’ refers to the time when:
10. The effect on EPR with an iced up P1 probe with the RPM of the engine increasing
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Chapter 15
Compressors
QUESTIONS
4. The pressure rise across each stage of an axial flow compressor is:
5. The ring of blades which sometimes precede the first rotor stage of an axial flow compressor are
called:
6. As air passes through an axial flow compressor, a pressure rise takes place in:
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9. The cross sectional area of the air annulus is reduced as it approaches the combustion
chamber:
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a. Increase the velocity of the airflow prior to it entering the combustion chambers.
b. Turn the air smoothly through 90 degrees and complete diffusion.
c. Remove swirl from the airflow.
d. Swirl the air, ready for the next compression stage.
20. The type of compressor used to create radial airflow would be:
a. Positive displacement.
b. Axial.
c. Centrifugal.
d. Constant volume.
21. Under ideal conditions the pressure rise across a centrifugal compressor can be:
a. 1.1 or 1.2 to 1.
b. Not more than 4 to 1.
c. 1.5 to 1.
d. 30 to 1.
a. Dynamically balanced.
b. More robust and is easier to develop and manufacture.
c. Unaffected by turbulence.
d. Able to handle a larger mass of air than an axial flow compressor.
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a. The vibration level to increase with a decrease in the turbine gas temperature.
b. An increase in the turbine gas temperature and the vibration level.
c. The rotation of the engine to stop suddenly.
d. The airflow through the engine to stop suddenly.
a. Bleed valves.
b. Nozzle guide vanes.
c. Swirl vanes.
d. Cascade vanes.
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30. To prevent compressor stall at the rear of the compressor, bleed valves must be positioned:
a. Compressor turbulence.
b. Compressor buffet.
c. Compressor surge.
d. Compressor seizure.
32. One indication that a compressor bleed valve has stuck closed at low R.P.M. is:
37. In a compressor:
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a. High Front
b. High Back
c. Low Back
d. Low Front
a. Is not likely to prove a problem if the aircraft is not flown at low level over the sea.
b. Will not decrease the performance of the engine if the fuel sulphur content does not
exceed .001%.
c. Can seriously reduce the efficiency of the engine.
d. Can be reduced by periodically flying through thunderstorms.
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Chapter 16
Combustion Chambers
QUESTIONS
1. The ratio of air to kerosene to give the greatest heat release during combustion is:
a. 45 : 1.
b. 130 : 1.
c. 12.5 : 1.
d. 15 : 1.
3. Of the total airflow entering the combustion chamber the percentage that is mixed with the fuel
and burnt is:
a. 10%
b. 40%
c. 20%
d. 60%
7. The purpose of the tertiary airflow created in the combustion chamber is to:
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8. A re-light envelope:
10. The air entering the combustion chamber is divided; a small percentage is used in combustion,
the rest:
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Chapter 17
The Turbine Assembly
QUESTIONS
1. The effect on the temperature and pressure of the gases as they pass across the turbine is:
4. The blades are usually a ached to the turbine disc by a “Fir Tree” root. A tight fit is ensured
during operation:
5. The main contributory factors which cause creep in turbine blades are:
a. Has a clutch between the compressor and the power output shaft.
b. Has no mechanical connection with the other turbine or compressor shafts.
c. Has a direct drive with a free wheel unit.
d. Comes free with every 2,000 gallons of AVTUR.
7. The mixture of impulse and reaction blade shape in the average turbine blade is such that:
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Chapter 18
The Exhaust System
QUESTIONS
a. Straightens the gas flow before it goes into the turbine assembly.
b. Prevents the hot gases flowing across the rear turbine face.
c. Increases the velocity of the gases.
d. Decreases the pressure of the gas.
a. Increase the velocity and decrease the pressure of the gas stream.
b. Decrease the velocity and increase the pressure of the gas stream.
c. To increase the velocity and the pressure of the gas stream.
d. To decrease the velocity and the pressure of the gas stream.
5. A choked nozzle:
a. Decreases thrust.
b. Gives additional pressure without the addition of heat.
c. Has no effect on thrust.
d. Implies that no further increase in velocity can be obtained without the increase of
heat.
6. The exhaust gasses pass to atmosphere via the propelling nozzle which:
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The Exhaust System
9. The shape of the volume within the jet pipe casing immediately to the rear of the turbine:
a. Add swirl to the gases before they travel down the jet pipe.
b. Prevent the hot gases flowing across the rear face of the rear turbine bearing.
c. Allow entry of the by-pass air into the exhaust system.
d. Straighten out any residual whirl in the gas stream.
11. An exhaust nozzle is said to be choked when the velocity at the throat is:
a. Mach.5.
b. Below Mach 1.
c. At Mach 1.
d. Above Mach 1.
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Chapter 19
Lubrication
QUESTIONS
4. In the event that damage occurs to the matrix of the fuel cooled oil cooler:
a. A pressure-maintaining valve ensures that the oil pressure is always higher than the
fuel pressure.
b. The fuel pressure is always kept higher than the oil pressure to ensure that the fuel will
leak into the oil system.
c. A differential pressure switch will illuminate a light in the cockpit.
d. The oil by-pass valve will prevent a complete loss of oil pressure.
6. The main bearings in an axial flow gas turbine engine are normally pressurised by:
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Lubrication
10. If engine run down time is short, coupled with high oil consumption, the most probable cause
is:
12. For a pressure relief lubricating system, select the correct statement:
a. Will continue to operate at a lower RPM because the engine will be able to suck the oil
from the reservoir and be sufficiently lubricated.
b. Should be shut down.
c. Will be unaffected because the scavenge pumps have a larger operating capacity than
the pressure pumps and will ensure the engine is lubricated sufficiently.
d. Should be monitored for a period of time to record oil temperature.
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a. In the engine.
b. In the return line.
c. After the pressure pump.
d. In the FCOC to ensure oil pressure is always above fuel pressure.
a. The pressure line between the pressure pump and the engine.
b. Suction line between the reservoir and the pressure pump.
c. Return line between the engine and the scavenge pump.
d. Return line after the FCOC.
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Chapter 20
Thrust
QUESTIONS
1. EPR is a
2. In a high by pass engine whose fan max rpm is 20000rpm, when turning at 5000rpm will develop
approx.
3 With an increase in altitude which of the following statements are correct for a jet aircraft with
constant engine speed for a fixed thro le se ing?
a. 1, 3, 6.
b. 2, 4, 1.
c. 7, 2, 4.
d. 1, 2, 5
4. The maximum thrust that a jet engine can develop will be:
a. Take off thrust.
b. Go around thrust.
c. Max climb thrust.
d. Max Static Thrust.
5. As temperature ___________air density ____________ and the mass of air for given engine speed
__________ therefore thrust ___________. To maintain the compressor speed however
_______ fuel must be added or the compressor will _________.
6. From a standing start with an increase in forward speed jet thrust will:
a. Increase.
b. Stay the same.
c. Decrease.
d. Decrease then recover but will never achieve its initial se ing.
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7. On a turboprop aircraft with a 14 stage axial flow compressor while climbing it will
experience:
8. On a turboprop aircraft with a 14 stage axial flow compressor while increasing forward speed,
it will experience:
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Performance and Thrust Augmentation
QUESTIONS
a. 1, 3, 4 and 6
b. 2, 4, 5 and 6
c. 8, 1, 5 and 7
d. 6, 5, 4 and 1
5. On a turbojet aircraft which of the following statements would be correct with the introduction
of water into the combustion chamber?
a. Power can be restored up to its flat rated 100% only, and is prevented from exceeding
its limitations due to a pressure sensor at the high pressure outlet.
b. Power can be restored up to its flat rated 100% only, due to a pressure sensor at the
combustion chamber outlet.
c. Power can be restored up to its flat rated 100% only, due to a pressure sensor in the
exhaust.
d. Power can be augmented above100% due to the denser mixture impinging on the
turbine, which consequently drives the compressor quicker.
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6. In a turboprop aircraft with water methanol injection in the combustion chamber, which of the
following statements would be correct?
7. Water Methanol is injected into an engine so that the combustion chamber inlet temperature is
reduced and there is:
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Chapter 22
Reverse Thrust
QUESTIONS
3. Before reverse thrust can be selected, the forward thrust lever must be:
a. Only when the reverser doors are fully deployed in the reverse thrust position.
b. When the reverser doors are stowed in the forward thrust position.
c. When the reverser doors are not stowed in the forward thrust position.
d. Whenever reverse thrust is selected.
6. Once the blocker doors are fully deployed, with an increase in RPM, which of the following
statements would be incorrect?
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Chapter 24
Ignition Systems
QUESTIONS
6. A Re-light is:
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Ignition Systems
9. After engine start, the engine igniters are normally deactivated by:
a. The aircraft can roll forward with no further opening of the thro les.
b. The speed from which the engine can accelerate to full power within 5 seconds.
c. The engine will run independently of external help.
d. The speed from which the engine can accelerate to idle without the help of the starter
motor.
a. Obtaining power from a step up transformer from the aircraft’s A.C. power system.
b. Magneto static induction.
c. Fleming’s Right Hand Rule.
d. Obtaining energy from the discharge of a capacitor.
13. Before opening the high-pressure fuel shut off valve during the engine start:
a. The compressor must be turning at the correct RPM in the right direction.
b. The Low-Pressure compressor must be stationary.
c. The Low Pressure fuel cock must be shut.
d. The Low Pressure compressor must be rotating faster than the High-Pressure
compressor.
14. A gas turbine engine which has both high and low energy ignition systems uses the high energy
system for (i), and the low energy system for (ii):
(i) (ii)
a. Engine starting High altitude relighting
b. High altitude relighting Take off from contaminated runways
c. Take off from snowy runways Engine start
d. Take off from flooded runways Take off from snowy runways.
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15. The air supply to operate an air starter usually comes from:
a. An external installation.
b. Storage bo les carried in the aircraft.
c. The auxiliary power unit.
d. A cross bleed start.
20. The starter motor is disengaged from the engine start system:
21. The power supply for the spark in the combustion chamber is:
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22. In a twin spool engine self sustaining speed is normally reached at:
a. 60% N2
b. 60% N1
c. 30% N2
d. 30% N1
a. 60% N2 25% N1
b. 25% N2 60% N1
c. 40% N2 30% N1
d. 80% N2 45% N1
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Chapter 25
Auxilliary Power Units and Engine Starting
QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following statements would be more correct with regard to an APU?
1. overspeed of compressor
2. over-temp of lubrication system
3. turbine over-temp
4. combustion chamber over-temp
5. Compressor outlet pressure exceeded
6. low pressure of lubrication system
a. 1, 2, 3 and 6
b. 1, 2, 4 and 6
c. 2, 3, 5 and 6
d. 2, 3, 4 and 6
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Chapter 26
Fuels
QUESTIONS
a. -38.7°C
b. 38.7°C
c. -40°C
d. -20°C
4. When using which of the following fuels can refuelling be carried out with passengers on
board?
a. Avtag
b. Jet B
c. Wide cut
d. Jet A1
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Chapter 28
Bleed Air
QUESTIONS
5. The efficiency of a bearing chamber oil seal depends on its mechanical design and:
6. With a bleed air anti-icing system the effect of selecting ‘on’ while maintaining thrust will:
7. Which of the following ice removal methods does a modern jet aircraft normally utilize?
a. Hot air.
b. Rubber boots.
c. Electrical thermal blankets.
d. FPD freezing point depressant fluid.
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8. With a bleed air anti-icing system the effect of selecting ‘on’ will have what effect?
9. The air obtained from the engine for air conditioning is essentially:
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QUESTIONS
5. The efficiency of a bearing chamber oil seal depends on its mechanical design and:
6. With a bleed air anti-icing system the effect of selecting ‘on’ while maintaining thrust will:
7. Which of the following ice removal methods does a modern jet aircraft normally utilize?
a. Hot air.
b. Rubber boots.
c. Electrical thermal blankets.
d. FPD freezing point depressant fluid.
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Bleed Air
An interstage seal, (see Figure 28.4), is used to either prevent or control leakage of air between
sections of the engine which are operating at different pressures. The amount of pressure
dropped across the seal depends upon the number of fins over which the air must pass. To
create a larger pressure in one zone of the engine than another, all that has to be done is to
pass the air over fewer fins into the high pressure zone than into the lower pressure zone, less
pressure will be dropped before entry into the high pressure zone than into the low pressure
zone.
The efficiency of all of these seals depends basically upon two factors, firstly the mechanical
design of the seal, and secondly the air pressure which is essential if it is to work at all. It is
during periods of low engine power, for instance the selection of idle power during descent
from high altitudes, that the greatest oil loss from a serviceable engine is suffered. Oil loss from
a serviceable engine working at high power se ings is almost negligible.
When cooling and sealing has been carried out, the air which has been doing the job has to be
disposed of. It can be seen from Figure 10.3 that the H.P. air used for cooling is ejected into the
exhaust stream. The L.P. air on the other hand is fed out through its own dedicated vent pipe.
On some engines the temperature of the air exiting through this vent pipe is monitored to give
an indication of the integrity of the engine’s internal construction.
Any failure which causes the temperature to exceed a predetermined maximum triggers a
warning via a temperature sensor. The warning, which consists of a red warning light with the
caption I.E.O.H. (internal engine overheat), requires a mandatory engine shut down.
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