Module 15, Gas Turbine Engine

15.1 GAS TURBINE ENGINE Fundamentals.

Question Number. 1. On an axial flow, dual compressor forward fan engine, the fan turns the
same speed as the.
Option A. low pressure turbine.
Option B. high pressure compressor.
Option C. forward turbine wheel.
Correct Answer is. low pressure turbine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 6 refers.

Question Number. 2. A turbo jet engine gives.

Option A. large acceleration to a small mass of air.
Option B. large acceleration to a large weight of air.
Option C. small acceleration to a large mass of air.
Correct Answer is. large acceleration to a small mass of air.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 2/3 refer.

Question Number. 3. The basic gas turbine engine is divided into two main sections: the cold
section and the hot section.
Option A. The cold section includes the engine inlet, compressor, and turbine sections.
Option B. The hot section includes the combustor, diffuser, and exhaust.
Option C. The hot section includes the combustor, turbine, and exhaust.
Correct Answer is. The hot section includes the combustor, turbine, and exhaust.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 4. A jet engine derives its thrust by.

Option A. drawing air into the compressor.
Option B. impingement of the propelling gases on the outside air.
Option C. reaction of the propelling gases.
Correct Answer is. reaction of the propelling gases.
Explanation. Newtons third law applies- Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 2/3 refers.

Question Number. 5. Which of the following might be used to identify turbine discharge
pressure?.
Option A. Pt7.
Option B. Pt2.
Option C. Tt7.
Correct Answer is. Pt7.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-5.

Question Number. 6. In a free turbine.

Option A. there is a clutch between compressor and power output shaft.
Option B. there is a direct drive with a free-wheel unit.
Option C. there is no mechanical connection with the compressor.
Correct Answer is. there is no mechanical connection with the compressor.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 5 refers.

Question Number. 7. Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point in a flow of gas.
Option A. the static pressure and dynamic pressure are equal.
Option B. the static pressure is less than the dynamic pressure.
Option C. the total energy remains constant.
Correct Answer is. the total energy remains constant.
Explanation. See Chapter 2 of Rolls Royce The Jet Engine.

Question Number. 8. The working fluid of a gas turbine engine is.

Option A. gasoline.
Option B. kerosene.
Option C. air.
Correct Answer is. air.
Explanation. Kerosene provides the energy to drive the air.

Question Number. 9. Which statements are true regarding aircraft engine propulsion?.
Option A. Turbojet and turbofan engines impart a relatively large amount of acceleration to a
smaller mass of air.
Option 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.
Option C. An engine driven propeller imparts a relatively small amount of acceleration to a large
mass of air.
Correct Answer is. An engine driven propeller imparts a relatively small amount of acceleration to
a large mass of air.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-43.

Question Number. 10. As subsonic air flows through a convergent nozzle the velocity.
Option A. decreases.
Option B. increases.
Option C. remains constant.
Correct Answer is. increases.
Explanation. Bernoulli's Theorem again.

Question Number. 11. In a twin spool compressor system, the first stage turbine drives the.
Option A. N2 compressor.
Option B. N1 and N2 compressors.
Option C. N1 compressor.
Correct Answer is. N2 compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-18.

Question Number. 12. At what point in an axial flow turbojet engine will the highest gas
pressures occur?.
Option A. At the compressor outlet.
Option B. At the turbine entrance.
Option C. Within the burner section.
Correct Answer is. At the compressor outlet.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-20.

Question Number. 13. Which of the following units are generally used to measure aircraft
noise?.
Option A. Effective perceived noise decibels (E P N d B).
Option B. Decibels (dB).
Option C. Sound pressure.
Correct Answer is. Effective perceived noise decibels (E P N dB).
Explanation. Rolls Royce The jet engine page 199 refers.
Question Number. 14. The diffuser section is located between.
Option A. the burner section and the turbine section.
Option B. station No. 7 and station No. 8.
Option C. the compressor section and the burner section.
Correct Answer is. the compressor section and the burner section.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-20.

Question Number. 15. If the LP shaft shears.

Option A. turbine runaway occurs.
Option B. compressor overspeed occurs.
Option C. compressor underspeed occurs.
Correct Answer is. turbine runaway occurs.
Explanation. The turbine drives the LP compressor or fan.

Question Number. 16. The term Pt7 means.

Option A. pressure and temperature at station No. 7.
Option B. the total pressure at station No. 7.
Option C. the total inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. the total pressure at station No. 7.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 17. What section provides proper mixing of the fuel and efficient burning of
the gases?.
Option A. Diffuser section and combustion section.
Option B. Combustion section and compressor section.
Option C. Combustion section only.
Correct Answer is. Combustion section only.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-21.

Question Number. 18. Of the following, which engine type would most likely have a noise
suppression unit installed?.
Option A. Turboprop.
Option B. Turbojet.
Option C. Turboshaft.
Correct Answer is. Turbojet.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-57 refers.

Question Number. 19. The pressure of supersonic air as it flows through a divergent nozzle.
Option A. decreases.
Option B. increases.
Option C. is inversely proportional to the temperature.
Correct Answer is. decreases.
Explanation. A&P Airframe Textbook Page 2-31 and 2-32.

Question Number. 20. The symbol for designating the speed of a LP compressor in a twin spool
engine is.
Option A. N.
Option B. NG.
Option C. N1.
Correct Answer is. N1.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 12-13 refers to N1 for LP N2 for H P.

Question Number. 21. A turbojet engine is smoother running than a piston engine because.
Option A. the lubrication is better.
Option B. it runs at a lower temperature.
Option C. it has no reciprocating parts.
Correct Answer is. it has no reciprocating parts.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 22. A gas turbine engine comprises which three main sections?.
Option A. Compressor, diffuser, and stator.
Option B. Turbine, compressor, and combustion.
Option C. Turbine, combustion, and stator.
Correct Answer is. Turbine, compressor, and combustion.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 23. When a volume of air is compressed.

Option A. heat is gained.
Option B. no heat is lost or gained.
Option C. heat is lost.
Correct Answer is. no heat is lost or gained.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-18 refers - assuming adiabatic.

Question Number. 24. The pressure of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle.
Option A. increases.
Option B. remains constant.
Option C. decreases.
Correct Answer is. decreases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 25. If a volume of a mass of air is 546 cubic feet at 273K, at 274K it will
be.
Option A. 2 cubic feet greater.
Option B. 1/273 less by weight.
Option C. 2 cubic feet smaller.
Correct Answer is. 2 cubic feet greater.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 26. In what section of a turbojet engine is the jet nozzle located?.
Option A. Exhaust.
Option B. Turbine.
Option C. Combustion.
Correct Answer is. Exhaust.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 27. Newton's First Law of Motion, generally termed the Law of Inertia,
states:.
Option A. To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Option B. Force is proportional to the product of mass and acceleration.
Option C. Every body persists in its state of rest, or of motion in a straight line, unless acted upon
by some outside force.
Correct Answer is. Every body persists in its state of rest, or of motion in a straight line, unless
acted upon by some outside force.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 28. A high bypass engine results in.

Option A. overall slower airflow and greater propulsive efficiency.
Option B. overall faster airflow.
Option C. greater propulsive efficiency.
Correct Answer is. overall slower airflow and greater propulsive efficiency.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.

Question Number. 29. Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point in a flow of gas.
Option A. the static pressure and dynamic pressure are equal.
Option B. the static pressure is less than the dynamic pressure.
Option C. the total energy remains constant.
Correct Answer is. the total energy remains constant.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 30. The Brayton cycle is known as the constant.

Option A. temperature cycle.
Option B. mass cycle.
Option C. pressure cycle.
Correct Answer is. pressure cycle.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 31. In a choked nozzle, velocity increases, and.

Option A. density decreases.
Option B. pressure decreases.
Option C. pressure increases.
Correct Answer is. pressure increases.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 2-23. As the nozzle goes sonic the pressure
starts to increase as a result of the shock wave.

Question Number. 32. Using standard atmospheric conditions, the standard sea level
temperature is.
Option A. 29°C.
Option B. 59°F.
Option C. 59°C.
Correct Answer is. 59°F.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 33. Standard sea level pressure is.

Option A. 29.92 inches Hg.
Option B. 29.29 inches Hg.
Option C. 29.00 inches Hg.
Correct Answer is. 29.92 inches Hg.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 34. The highest pressure in a gas turbine is.

Option A. at the nozzle exit.
Option B. at the burner exit.
Option C. just after the last compressor stage but before the burner.
Correct Answer is. just after the last compressor stage but before the burner.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 15 refers.

Question Number. 35. The velocity of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle.
Option A. remains constant.
Option B. increases.
Option C. decreases.
Correct Answer is. increases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 36. A turboprop engine derives its thrust by.

Option A. impingement of the prop-wash on the outside air.
Option B. reaction of the prop-wash.
Option C. reaction of the propulsion gases.
Correct Answer is. reaction of the prop-wash.
Explanation. Newtons Third Law.

Question Number. 37. Adiabatic compression is.

Option A. an isothermal process.
Option B. one where there is an increase in kinetic energy.
Option C. one where there is no loss or gain of heat.
Correct Answer is. one where there is no loss or gain of heat.
Explanation. Sherwin and Horsley Thermodynamics Page 144 refers.

Question Number. 38. In a ducted fan engine, the fan is driven by the.
Option A. turbine.
Option B. air passing over the compressor.
Option C. accessory gearbox.
Correct Answer is. turbine.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 2-9.

Question Number. 39. A modular constructed gas turbine engine means that.
Option A. all engines have a specific component layout.
Option B. the engine is constructed by the vertical assembly technique.
Option C. its major components can be removed and replaced without disturbing the rest of the
engine.
Correct Answer is. its major components can be removed and replaced without disturbing the rest
of the engine.
Explanation. The Dictionary of Aircraft Terms by Dale Crane has this definition.

Question Number. 40. The accessory gearbox of a high bypass engine is.
Option A. on the HP Compressor housing.
Option B. in the forward bearing housing.
Option C. attached to the turbine casing.
Correct Answer is. on the HP Compressor housing.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3-9.

Question Number. 41. On a gas turbine engine, what is the fan driven by?.
Option A. I P turbine.
Option B. LP turbine.
Option C. H P turbine.
Correct Answer is. LP turbine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 6 refers.

Question Number. 42. Which law relates to the kinetic, pressure, and potential energy in a fluid
flow?.
Option A. Bernoulli's theorem.
Option B. Newton's laws.
Option C. Charles's law.
Correct Answer is. Bernoulli's theorem.
Explanation. The sum of the energies in a system is constant. so if one decreases another will
increase.

Question Number. 43. The density of gas may be expressed as.

Option A. volume/weight.
Option B. weight/volume.
Option C. pressure/volume.
Correct Answer is. weight/volume.
Explanation. Basic Physics this one.

Question Number. 44. E S HP is.

Option A. Horsepower/efficiency.
Option B. Shaft horse power + exhaust efflux.
Option C. Power available at the turbine less the power required to drive the.
Correct Answer is. Shaft horse power + exhaust efflux.
Explanation. Effective Shaft Horse Power is the measure of total power of a turbo prop engine.

Question Number. 45. A divergent duct will cause subsonic flow to decrease in.
Option A. velocity, increase pressure.
Option B. velocity, pressure remains constant.
Option C. pressure, increase velocity.
Correct Answer is. velocity, increase pressure.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 13 fig 2-3 refers.

Question Number. 46. The Brayton cycle is.

Option A. the name given to the intermittent cycling of an electrical de-icing system.
Option B. the continuous combustion cycle taking place in a gas turbine engine.
Option C. the constant velocity cycle taking place in a gas turbine engine.
Correct Answer is. the continuous combustion cycle taking place in a gas turbine engine.
Explanation. The Brayton Cycle is also known as the constant pressure cycle.

Question Number. 47. The purpose of a diffuser is to.

Option A. increase the kinetic energy of the air.
Option B. induce a swirl to the air prior to combustion.
Option C. increase the static pressure of the air.
Correct Answer is. increase the static pressure of the air.
Explanation. Diffusers are always static divergent ducts.

Question Number. 48. On a triple spool engine, the first stage of turbines drive.
Option A. the LP compressor.
Option B. the HP compressor.
Option C. the I P compressor.
Correct Answer is. the HP compressor.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-2 refers.

Question Number. 49. Ram effect is.

Option A. the increase of dynamic pressure at the face of the compressor.
Option B. conversion of static pressure to kinetic pressure at the face of the compressor.
Option C. conversion of kinetic energy to pressure energy at the face of the compressor.
Correct Answer is. conversion of kinetic energy to pressure energy at the face of the
compressor.
Explanation. The greater the ram effect the greater the efficiency of the propulsion system.
Question Number. 50. Which of the following statements is true on a high bypass ratio
turbofan?.
Option A. Both the compressor and combustion system are larger than their turbojet
equivalent.
Option B. The compressor assembly is larger and combustion chamber smaller than their turbojet
equivalent.
Option C. Both the compressor and combustion chamber are smaller than the turbojet
equivalent.
Correct Answer is. Both the compressor and combustion chamber are smaller than their turbojet
equivalent.
Explanation. Smaller compressors and combustion chambers can be used on high bypass fans as
they are more efficient than turbo jets.

Question Number. 51. In the dual axial flow or twin spool compressor
system with a free power turbine, Nf would be an
indication of.
Option A. turbine thrust indication.
Option B. first stage compressor speed.
Option C. free power turbine speed.
Correct Answer is. free power turbine speed.
Explanation. The free turbine drives the prop-shaft only.

Question Number. 52. A waisted drive shaft is primarily to.

Option A. achieve dynamic balance.
Option B. reduce weight.
Option C. provide a fuse if the driven component is overloaded.
Correct Answer is. provide a fuse if the driven component is overloaded.
Explanation. An example of this type of drive shaft is fitted between a gearbox and an I D G .

Question Number. 53. The 'core engine' or 'gas generator' is made up of the following
components:.
Option A. Inlet, compressor, combustion chamber, turbine, exhaust.
Option B. Turbine, combustion chamber, compressor.
Option C. Compressor, turbine, exhaust, propelling nozzle.
Correct Answer is. Turbine, combustion chamber, compressor.
Explanation. The core engine is that which the primary airflow passes(the air that passes through
the combustion chamber.The inlet is not included as the air is normally split down the bypass duct
at the entrance to the compressor system.

Question Number. 54. The principle of jet propulsion is.

Option A. the calorific value of fuel burnt is equal to aircraft.
Option B. the interaction of fluids and gases.
Option C. every action has a equal and opposite reaction.
Correct Answer is. every action has a equal and opposite reaction.
Explanation. This is Newtons Third Law.

Question Number. 55. Boyle's law states that, at constant temperature, if a gas is
compressed.
Option A. its absolute pressure is proportional to its volume.
Option B. its absolute temperature is proportional to it's volume.
Option C. its absolute pressure is inversely proportional to its volume.
Correct Answer is. its absolute pressure is inversely proportional to its volume.
Explanation. If the volume is reduced the pressure goes up.
Question Number. 56. What part of a jet engine has the most potential energy?.
Option A. Immediately after the combustion chamber.
Option B. Just before the combustion chamber.
Option C. Immediately after the HP compressor.
Correct Answer is. Just before the combustion chamber.
Explanation. Where the fuel (unburned) is pumped in.

15.2 Engine Performance.

Question Number. 1. Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed will cause the efficiency of the
engine to.
Option A. remain constant.
Option B. decrease.
Option C. increase.
Correct Answer is. increase.
Explanation. Ram effect improves compression ratio which improves thrust without using extra
fuel Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 219 refers.

Question Number. 2. The efficiency of a gas turbine engine at altitude.

Option A. decreases.
Option B. remains constant.
Option C. increases.
Correct Answer is. increases.
Explanation. The compressor performs better at lower air temperatures(see Jeppersen Gas
Turbines Page 2-33) thus improving thermal 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 SFC.

Question Number. 3. Which statement is true regarding jet engines?.

Option A. At the higher engine speeds, thrust increases rapidly with small increases in RPM.
Option B. At the lower engine speeds, thrust increases rapidly with small increases in RPM.
Option C. The thrust delivered per pound of air consumed is less at high altitude.
Correct Answer is. At the higher engine speeds, thrust increases rapidly with small increases in
RPM.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-43.

Question Number. 4. Some turboprop and turbojet engines are equipped with two spool or split
compressors. When these engines are operated at high altitudes, the.
Option A. low pressure rotor will increase in speed as the compressor load decreases in the lower
density air.
Option B. low pressure rotor will decrease in speed as the compressor load decreases in the lower
density air.
Option C. throttle must be retarded to prevent overspeeding of the high pressure rotor due to the
lower density air.
Correct Answer is. low pressure rotor will increase in speed as the compressor load decreases in
the lower density air.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-18.

Question Number. 5. Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed will cause the thrust of the
engine to.
Option A. remain constant.
Option B. decrease.
Option C. increase.
Correct Answer is. remain constant.
Explanation. Thrust is constant, but efficiency will increase.

Question Number. 6. With a fixed throttle, and with increased massairflow, what happens to
EPR?.
Option A. EPR goes up.
Option B. EPR remains constant.
Option C. EPR goes down.
Correct Answer is. EPR goes down.
Explanation. With increasing mass airflow with throttles fixed Ram pressure (Pt2) increases but
the P7 pressure remains the same. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines page 12-18 refers.

Question Number. 7. At what stage in a gas turbine engine are gas pressures the greatest?
Option A. Compressor outlet.
Option B. Turbine outlet.
Option C. Compressor inlet.
Correct Answer is. Compressor outlet.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 8. Increasing ram effect with increased speed.

Option A. reduces thrust due to reduced compressor efficiency.
Option B. increases thrust due to increased maximum airflow.
Option C. reduces thrust due to reduced turbine temperature.
Correct Answer is. increases thrust due to increased maximum airflow.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-35 refers.

Question Number. 9. The highest heat to metal contact in a jet engine is the.
Option A. burner cans.
Option B. turbine inlet guide vanes.
Option C. turbine blades.
Correct Answer is. turbine inlet guide vanes.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 10. Which compressor type gives the greatest advantages for both starting
flexibility and improved high altitude performance?.
Option A. Single spool, axial flow.
Option B. Dual stage, centrifugal flow.
Option C. Split spool, axial flow.
Correct Answer is. Split spool, axial flow.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 11. Which of the following is the ultimate limiting factor of turbine engine
operation?.
Option A. Compressor inlet air temperature.
Option B. Burner can pressure.
Option C. Turbine inlet temperature.
Correct Answer is. Turbine inlet temperature.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 12. At altitude, idling RPM is.
Option A. same as at sea level.
Option B. higher than at sea level.
Option C. lower than at sea level.
Correct Answer is. higher than at sea level.
Explanation. Due to decreased density there is less resistance to rotation.

Question Number. 13. Thrust.

Option A. increases with high temperature.
Option B. increases with low temperature.
Option C. decreases with low temperature.
Correct Answer is. increases with low temperature.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-33 Refers.

Question Number. 14. Which of the following variables affect the inlet air density of a turbine
engine?.
Option A. Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient temperature.
Option B. Compression ratio, Turbine inlet temperature, Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient
temperature.
Option C. Speed of the aircraft, Compression ratio, Turbine inlet temperature,Altitude of the
aircraft.
Correct Answer is. Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient temperature.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 15. The propulsive efficiency is.

Option A. low, with a low mass flow acceleration.
Option B. high, with a low mass flow acceleration.
Option C. high, with a high mass flow acceleration.
Correct Answer is. high, with a low mass flow acceleration.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-37 Refers - a large mass of air moved
slowly!.

Question Number. 16. The RPM for maximum power would be.
Option A. lower on a colder day.
Option B. lower on a hotter day.
Option C. greater on a colder day.
Correct Answer is. lower on a colder day.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-16 refers.

Question Number. 17. How does engine thrust vary with temperature?.
Option A. Increase in temperature gives greater thrust because of low friction in compressors.
Option B. Low temperatures give low thrust.
Option C. Low temperature gives greater mass flow and therefore greater thrust.
Correct Answer is. Low temperature gives greater mass flow and therefore greater thrust.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Power plant Page 2-33 Refers.

Question Number. 18. A method of comparing engine efficiencies is by comparing.

Option A. fuel consumption.
Option B. thrust to weight ratio.
Option C. specific fuel consumption.
Correct Answer is. specific fuel consumption.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Power plant Page7-3 Refers.
Question Number. 19. With a fixed throttle in a climb.
Option A. RPM will increase.
Option B. RPM will remain constant.
Option C. RPM will decrease.
Correct Answer is. RPM will increase.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-15 refers.

Question Number. 20. The point of maximum velocity in the engine is in the.
Option A. exhaust exit nozzle.
Option B. combustion chamber.
Option C. nozzle guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. exhaust exit nozzle.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 15 refers.

Question Number. 21. At constant RPM, the pressure ratio of the compressor and the
temperature rise across the compressor.
Option A. increases with height.
Option B. remains constant irrespective of height.
Option C. decrease with height.
Correct Answer is. remains constant irrespective of height.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-20 refers.

Question Number. 22. With the aircraft stationary, propulsive efficiency.

Option A. depends on RPM.
Option B. is minimum.
Option C. is maximum.
Correct Answer is. is minimum.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.

Question Number. 23. The efficiency of conversion of kinetic energy into propulsive work is a
measure of.
Option A. mechanical efficiency.
Option B. propulsive efficiency.
Option C. thermal efficiency.
Correct Answer is. propulsive efficiency.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.

Question Number. 24. What effect does high atmospheric humidity have on the operation of a
jet engine?.
Option A. Decreases compressor and turbine RPM.
Option B. Decreases engine pressure ratio.
Option C. Has little or no effect.
Correct Answer is. Has little or no effect.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 7-70.

Question Number. 25. Power is adjusted in a gas turbine engine by.

Option A. increasing fuel flow.
Option B. increasing air and fuel flow.
Option C. increasing airflow to the combustion chamber.
Correct Answer is. increasing air and fuel flow.
Explanation. You cannot have extra fuel without extra air.

Question Number. 26. The engine rating plug.

Option A. is permanently connected to the E E C.
Option B. is connected to the EPR transmitter.
Option C. is permanently connected to the Engine casing.
Correct Answer is. is permanently connected to the Engine casing.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-21.

Question Number. 27. Flat Rated thrust is defined as.

Option A. the thrust at the ambient temperature point above which thrust drops below 100%.
Option B. that power achieved at idle RPM.
Option C. that power achieved at maximum EGT.
Correct Answer is. the thrust at the ambient temperature point above which thrust drops below
100%.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-34.

Question Number. 28. Thrust rating on an FADEC controlled engine can be changed by.
Option A. varying the ballast resistor in the EGT system.
Option B. changing the engine rating plug.
Option C. varying the EPR datum plug.
Correct Answer is. changing the engine rating plug.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-21 refers.

Question Number. 29. Propeller torque is analogous to.

Option A. engine RPM.
Option B. shaft horsepower.
Option C. propeller RPM.
Correct Answer is. shaft horsepower.
Explanation. Propeller torque is equal and opposite to SHP under steady state conditions.

Question Number. 30. The total power in a turboprop engine is the.

Option A. SHP.
Option B. BHP.
Option C. E S HP .
Correct Answer is. E S HP .
Explanation. E S HP = shaft horse power plus residual gas exhaust thrust.

Question Number. 31. In a dive, with the throttles fixed, the EPR will.
Option A. not change.
Option B. increase.
Option C. decrease.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines page 12-18 refers.

Question Number. 32. With an increase in forward speed, the engine thrust.
Option A. decreases slightly but recover due to ram effect.
Option B. increases.
Option C. decreases.
Correct Answer is. decreases slightly but recover due to ram effect.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 2-35 refers.

Question Number. 33. The main factor considered when designing an engine is.
Option A. maximum fuel consumption.
Option B. maximum turbine temperature.
Option C. maximum tip speed.
Correct Answer is. maximum turbine temperature.
Explanation. The turbine is the most highly stressed component in the engine.

Question Number. 34. To ensure an engine maintains self sustaining speed.

Option A. idle remains same for any density.
Option B. idle increases with density decrease.
Option C. idle increases with density increase.
Correct Answer is. idle increases with density decrease.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 103 para 15 refers.

Question Number. 35. A factor that limits EGT is the.

Option A. jet pipe.
Option B. compressors.
Option C. turbine.
Correct Answer is. turbine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 13 refers.

Question Number. 36. Thrust will.

Option A. increase at high temperatures.
Option B. decrease at low temperatures.
Option C. increase at low temperatures.
Correct Answer is. increase at low temperatures.
Explanation. Higher density gives higher mass flow hence higher thrust.

Question Number. 37. Across the turbines, there is.

Option A. a general temperature rise.
Option B. a general temperature drop.
Option C. an isometric expansion.
Correct Answer is. a general temperature drop.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 15 shows a temperature decrease across the
turbines due to energy extraction.

Question Number. 38. If the throttle position remains constant.

Option A. with increasing OAT, RPM and TGT will increase.
Option B. with decreasing OAT, RPM will increase.
Option C. with increasing OAT, TGT will increase.
Correct Answer is. with increasing OAT, RPM and TGT will increase.
Explanation. As OAT increases the air is thinner RPM increases but thrust decreases due to the
thin air. Extra fuel is required to increase thrust therefore TGT increases.

Question Number. 39. If an aircraft climbs with a fixed throttle position.

Option A. thrust decreases and RPM increases.
Option B. thrust and RPM remain the same.
Option C. thrust increases and RPM remains the same.
Correct Answer is. thrust decreases and RPM increases.
Explanation. Thinner air causes thrust to decrease and the compressor to speed up.

Question Number. 40. Ram pressure recovery will generally take effect at aircraft speeds
of.
Option A. mach 1.
Option B. mach 0.1 - 0.2.
Option C. only when the aircraft is stationary with engines running.
Correct Answer is. mach 0.1 - 0.2.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas turbine Powerplant page 3-2 refers. With the aircraft stationary and
engines running intake pressure is negative. As the aircraft begins its take off run the pressure
recovers to above ambient (ram recovery.

Question Number. 41. As the air is passed through the turbine, due to the convergent shape
formed between adjacent blades.
Option A. pressure decreases, velocity increases, temperature increases.
Option B. pressure increases, velocity increases, temperature constant.
Option C. pressure decreases, velocity increases, temperature decreases.
Correct Answer is. pressure decreases, velocity increases, temperature decreases.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-1 refers.

Question Number. 42. The hottest component in a gas turbine engine is.
Option A. the nozzle guide vanes.
Option B. the turbines.
Option C. the combustion chamber.
Correct Answer is. the combustion chamber.
Explanation. Combustors have to withstand flame temperatures of 2000 degrees C.

Question Number. 43. The basic equation for thrust is.

Option A. thrust = force * acceleration.
Option B. thrust = mass * velocity.
Option C. thrust = mass * acceleration.
Correct Answer is. thrust = mass * acceleration.
Explanation. Newtons second Law.

Question Number. 44. To maintain the selected RPM of a gas turbine at altitude.
Option A. the pilot will have to throttle back.
Option B. more fuel will automatically be added.
Option C. the fuel will automatically be reduced as the aircraft climbs.
Correct Answer is. the fuel will automatically be reduced as the aircraft climbs.
Explanation. In a hydro mechanical engine the P1 capsule will sense increasing altitude and trim
off the fuel.

Question Number. 45. The term Pb means.

Option A. burner pressure measured at the diffuser case.
Option B. burner pressure measured at the NGV.
Option C. burner pressure measured at the combustion chamber.
Correct Answer is. burner pressure measured at the combustion chamber.
Explanation. Burner pressure is the static pressure in the combustor can, used in some systems to
regulate fuel flow.

Question Number. 46. Which of the following is not an engine rating?.

Option A. Maximum Continuous.
Option B. Idle.
Option C. Maximum Take Off.
Correct Answer is. Idle.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 47. At higher then standard day ambient temperatures, compressor speed
will be.
Option A. lower than standard day speed.
Option B. no different.
Option C. higher than standard day speed.
Correct Answer is. higher than standard day speed.
Explanation. The air is thinner at higher temperatures, therefore the compressor has less load to
work against and goes faster. RR Jet 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

Question Number. 48. Ram Recovery' is a measure of.

Option A. intake efficiency.
Option B. net thrust.
Option C. forward air speed.
Correct Answer is. intake efficiency.
Explanation. Ram Recovery is the ability of an intake to convert kinetic energy into useful
pressure energy.

Question Number. 49. most likely parameter limiting the height at which a jet engine powered
aircraft can operate would be insufficient.
Option A. lift to support the aircraft weight.
Option B. mass airflow to maintain 15:1 air/fuel ratio.
Option C. oxygen to support combustion.
Correct Answer is. oxygen to support combustion.
Explanation. The engine will flame out with insufficient oxygen.

Question Number. 50. With increasing ram effect.

Option A. turbine temperatures decreases.
Option B. propulsive efficiency decreases.
Option C. propulsive efficiency increases.
Correct Answer is. propulsive efficiency increases.
Explanation. Increasing Ram Effect increases the overall system pressure ratio, hence increasing
propulsive efficiency.

Question Number. 51. Full reverse power is approximately.

Option A. 95% of forward thrust.
Option B. 75% of forward thrust.
Option C. 50% of forward thrust.
Correct Answer is. 50% of forward thrust.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 3-52 refers.

Question Number. 52. The efficiency of a gas turbine would be greatest at.
Option A. cold temperatures.
Option B. low pressure.
Option C. hot temperatures
Correct Answer is. cold temperatures
Explanation. Maximum thermal efficiency is achieved at the tropopause due to that being the
coldest ambient temperature achievable.

Question Number. 53. In a gas turbine engine, turbine section.

Option A. temperature decreases along with pressure and velocity.
Option B. velocity decreases and pressure increases.
Option C. velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Correct Answer is. velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Explanation. Pressure and temperature always go down in the turbine as velocity goes up.
Question Number. 53. In a gas turbine engine, turbine section.
Option A. temperature decreases along with pressure and velocity.
Option B. velocity decreases and pressure increases.
Option C. velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Correct Answer is. velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Explanation. Pressure and temperature always go down in the turbine as velocity goes up.

Question Number. 54. As air density changes the RPM of a gas turbine engine will change. How
is RPM kept at a constant speed?.
Option A. It is not.
Option B. Automatically by a simple engine device.
Option C. Manually by the pilot.
Correct Answer is. It is not.
Explanation. Whilst maximum RPM's are limited by various devices RPM is free to wander with
changing density. eg As you climb higher minimum idle will increase.

Question Number. 55. With fixed throttle and increasing altitude, the fan on a high by-pass
engine will.
Option A. decrease RPM.
Option B. increase RPM.
Option C. stay the same RPM.
Correct Answer is. increase RPM.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 56. Through turbine rotor blades, the pressure.

Option A. increases, temperature increases, velocity decreases.
Option B. decreases, temperature and velocity decreases.
Option C. remains constant, temperature increases.
Correct Answer is. decreases, temperature and velocity decreases.
Explanation. RR The Jet Engine (4th edition) fig 2-5-1 page 15 (working cycle and airflow).

Question Number. 57. Temperature of the mass airflow through a Gas Turbine Engine.
Option A. increases from the inlet, through the compressor and the diffuser into the burner, and
decreases through the turbine into the exhaust.
Option 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.
Option C. remains constant at the inlet, increases from the compressor and the diffuser into the
burner, and decreases through the turbine into the exhaust.

Correct Answer is. increases from the inlet, through the compressor and the diffuser into the
burner, and decreases through.
Explanation. NIL.

15.3 Engine Inlet.

Question Number. 1. If an electrical de-icing system is operating, thrust will.

Option A. decrease.
Option B. remain constant.
Option C. increase.
Correct Answer is. remain constant.
Explanation. Hot air anti icing will reduce thrust, not electrical.
Question Number. 2. A bellmouth compressor inlet is used on.
Option A. helicopters.
Option B. supersonic aircraft.
Option C. aircraft with low ground clearance.
Correct Answer is. helicopters.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-5 refers.

Question Number. 3. Electrical de-icing operates.

Option A. continuously and intermittently.
Option B. cyclically independent of ambient air temperature.
Option C. cyclically dependent on ambient air temperature.
Correct Answer is. continuously and intermittently.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 150 refers.

Question Number. 4. The inlet door on a variable geometry intake is open at.
Option A. idle speed.
Option B. supersonic speeds.
Option C. subsonic speeds.
Correct Answer is. subsonic speeds.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine fig 23.9 refers.

Question Number. 5. Anti-ice is recommended during.

Option A. OAT +10°Centigrade and visible moisture.
Option B. thunderstorms.
Option C. OAT below 10°Centigrade .
Correct Answer is. OAT +10°Centigrade and visible moisture.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 9-2 Refers.

Question Number. 6. A pitot intake is divergent from front to rear because it.
Option A. reduces ram compression.
Option B. produces the maximum amount of ram compression.
Option C. speeds up the air before it hits the compressor face.
Correct Answer is. produces the maximum amount of ram compression.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 7. Anti icing of jet engine air inlets is commonly accomplished by.
Option A. electrical heating elements located within the engine air inlet cowling.
Option B. electrical heating elements inside the inlet guide vanes.
Option C. engine bleed air ducted through the critical areas.
Correct Answer is. engine bleed air ducted through the critical areas.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 8. The term 'Ram Ratio' in regard to air intakes is the relationship
between.
Option A. ambient pressure and ambient temperature.
Option B. ambient temperature and compressor inlet temperature.
Option C. ambient pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. ambient pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 9. An increase in the Ram Ratio of an intake will.

Option A. have no effect upon the temperature of the air.
Option B. increase the temperature of the air.
Option C. decrease the temperature of the air.
Correct Answer is. decrease the temperature of the air.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 10. As an aircraft approaches the transonic range, the aerodynamic
efficiency of a Pitot type intake.
Option A. increases due to the ram effect.
Option B. decreases due to the shock wave.
Option C. is not effected by forward speed.
Correct Answer is. decreases due to the shock wave.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 11. Inlet guide vanes are anti-iced with.

Option A. rubber boots.
Option B. thermal blankets.
Option C. engine bleed air.
Correct Answer is. engine bleed air.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 9-1 Refers.

Question Number. 12. Intake air turbulence.

Option A. decreases the efficiency of the compressor.
Option B. increases the efficiency of the compressor.
Option C. has little effect on the efficiency of the compressor.
Correct Answer is. decreases the efficiency of the compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-1 Refers.

Question Number. 13. What will be the effect of operating the intake anti-icing system of a gas
turbine engine?.
Option A. A decrease in power.
Option B. Increased power at altitude.
Option C. Increased power for take off.
Correct Answer is. A decrease in power.
Explanation. Bleeding off air from the compressor must reduce power.

Question Number. 14. A Pitot intake is divergent from front to rear because it.
Option A. produces the maximum amount of ram compression.
Option B. reduces ram compression and turbulence.
Option C. speeds up the air before it hits the compressor face.
Correct Answer is. produces the maximum amount of ram compression.
Explanation. Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 245 refers.

Question Number. 15. With an electrical ice protection system, the heating elements
operate.
Option A. continuously.
Option B. part continuous - part intermittent.
Option C. intermittently.
Correct Answer is. part continuous - part intermittent.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 150 refers.

Question Number. 16. The purpose of a bellmouth compressor inlet is to.

Option A. provide an increased ram air effect at low airspeeds.
Option B. maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of the inlet.
Option C. provide an increased pressure drop in the inlet.
Correct Answer is. maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of the inlet.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 5-20.

Question Number. 17. The vortex dissipators installed on some turbine-powered aircraft to
prevent engine FOD utilize.
Option A. variable geometry inlet ducts.
Option B. variable inlet guide vanes (IGV) and/or variable first stage fan blades.
Option C. a stream of engine bleed air blown toward the ground ahead of the engine.
Correct Answer is. a stream of engine bleed air blown toward the ground ahead of the engine.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 3-12.

Question Number. 18. Variable Ramp Intakes restrict airflow by.

Option A. diverting the airflow around the intake.
Option B. reducing the area of the intake.
Option C. creating shock-waves in the intake.
Correct Answer is. creating shock-waves in the intake.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3-5.

Question Number. 19. The inlet door of a variable geometry intake at supersonic speeds will
be.
Option A. closed.
Option B. open.
Option C. mid-Position.
Correct Answer is. closed.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 3-5 refers.

Question Number. 20. When operating an engine in icing conditions, care should be taken when
the.
Option A. temperature is below +10°Centigrade with visible moisture.
Option B. temperature is below 10°Centigrade.
Option C. temperature is below 0°Centigrade.
Correct Answer is. temperature is below +10°Centigrade with visible moisture.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 9-1 refers.

Question Number. 21. Anti-icing for a turboprop is achieved by.

Option A. bleed air supply from compressor.
Option B. electric bonded heater mats.
Option C. hot oil supply from lubrication system.
Correct Answer is. electric bonded heater mats.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Powerplant Page 9-14 and RR Page 130 Fig.13-4
refers.

Question Number. 22. A divergent intake is.

Option A. divergent from front to rear.
Option B. convergent/divergent from front to rear.
Option C. divergent/convergent from front to rear.
Correct Answer is. divergent from front to rear.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Powerplant Page 3-2 refers.

Question Number. 23. What purpose does the nose cone serve on the(N1) fan on a high bypass
engine?.
Option A. Streamlined fairing.
Option B. Reduce and straighten any turbulent air.
Option C. Assist in diffusing airflow.
Correct Answer is. Streamlined fairing.
Explanation. The nose cone is fitted to the N1 fan disc streamlining the airflow into the fan.

Question Number. 24. A variable geometry intake at subsonic speeds.

Option A. jet pipe area is increased.
Option B. throat area is decreased.
Option C. throat area is increased.
Correct Answer is. throat area is increased.
Explanation. The inlet is only reduced at mach 1.0 or above.

Question Number. 25. Electrical anti-ice.

Option A. heats oil which is distributed around engine.
Option B. heats elements, placed under mats around engine.
Option C. heats air which is distributed around engine.
Correct Answer is. heats elements, placed under mats around engine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 150 refers.

Question Number. 26. The cycling speed of the electrical de-icing mat.
Option A. comes in 4 speeds.
Option B. is not affected by weather conditions.
Option C. is affected by weather conditions.
Correct Answer is. is affected by weather conditions.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 9-4 refers.

Question Number. 27. The variable inlet guide vanes are operated.
Option A. by fuel pressure.
Option B. electrically from cockpit.
Option C. using N1 fan speed.
Correct Answer is. by fuel pressure.
Explanation. IGV's have traditionally been electrically controlled and fuel operated, within an IGV
actuator.

Question Number. 28. The intake of a gas turbine engine is designed to.
Option A. protect compressor from FOD .
Option B. provide turbulent free air.
Option C. provide streamlined fairing for aircraft.
Correct Answer is. provide turbulent free air.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 245 refers.

Question Number. 29. The velocity of air on entry to compressor inlet on an aircraft flying
supersonic speed would be controlled at.
Option A. Mach 2.2.
Option B. Mach 1.
Option C. Mach 0.4.
Correct Answer is. Mach 0.4.
Explanation. The variable ramp causes a normal shock wave to form in the intake thus Mach 1 is
the maximum speed through it; however it is further slowed by diffusion in the divergent portion of
the intake duct. Jeppesen a+p Technician Powerplant Textbook page 5-18.

Question Number. 30. If an inlet is choked then the velocity.

Option A. increases and pressure decreases.
Option B. increases and pressure increases.
Option C. decreases and pressure increases.
Correct Answer is. decreases and pressure increases.
Explanation. A choked nozzle will occur as the air reaches Mach 1; hence it is forming a shock-
wave in the intake.

Question Number. 31. In an aircraft flying at supersonic speed, to reduce the air velocity at the
compressor, the variable intake.
Option A. exhaust jet cone area increased.
Option B. throat area is decreased.
Option C. throat area is increased.
Correct Answer is. throat area is decreased.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 247 refers.

Question Number. 32. A well designed intake will take advantage of forward speed by.
Option A. converting kinetic energy into pressure energy.
Option B. converting velocity energy into kinetic energy.
Option C. converting pressure energy of the air into kinetic energy.
Correct Answer is. converting kinetic energy into pressure energy.
Explanation. This is known as Ram effect.

Question Number. 33. In subsonic multi-engine aircraft, a normal inlet duct will.
Option A. decrease and then increase in size, front to rear, along length of the duct.
Option B. increase in size, front to rear, along length of the duct.
Option C. increase and then decrease in size, front to rear, along length of the duct.
Correct Answer is. increase in size, front to rear, along length of the duct.
Explanation. Page 3-2 Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants refers.

Question Number. 34. What type of intake is one that decreases gradually in area and then
increases?.
Option A. Convergent.
Option B. Convergent / Divergent.
Option C. Divergent.
Correct Answer is. Convergent / Divergent.
Explanation. The fixed plug supersonic intake is a con/di shaped intake.

Question Number. 35. In an electrical de-icing system, the main elements will be on.
Option A. intermittently, 8 times a minute, dependant on OAT .
Option B. intermittently, 4 times a minute, dependant on OAT .
Option C. continuously and intermittently.
Correct Answer is. continuously and intermittently.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 150 refers.

Question Number. 36. Intakes are designed to.

Option A. decrease the intake air pressure.
Option B. decelerate the free air stream flow.
Option C. accelerate the free air stream flow.
Correct Answer is. decelerate the free air stream flow.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 3-2 refers.

Question Number. 37. The air intake for a gas turbine powered subsonic aircraft would be
of.
Option A. convergent form.
Option B. divergent form.
Option C. convergent/divergent form.
Correct Answer is. divergent form.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas turbine Powerplant page 3-2 refers.

Question Number. 38. turboprop engine inlet anti-ice system operates.

Option A. continuously.
Option B. cyclically dependant on weather conditions.
Option C. cyclically independent on weather conditions.
Correct Answer is. continuously.
Explanation. Whilst the blades may be intermittent the intake mat is on continuously.

Question Number. 39. What is true for a bellmouth intake?.

Option A. Pressure increases and velocity decreases.
Option B. Velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Option C. Pressure and velocity decrease.
Correct Answer is. Velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Explanation. A bellmouth intake is only used on helicopters or static test beds to improve
aerodynamic efficiency. It is a convergent duct therefore pressure decreases and velocity
increases.

Question Number. 40. What is the system that breaks up ice formations on a turboprop engine
nose cowl called?.
Option A. Nose cowl heating.
Option B. De-icing.
Option C. Anti-icing.
Correct Answer is. De-icing.
Explanation. Whilst the nose cowl is heated (by air or oil) the question is about removing ice after
it has formed so deicing is correct.

Question Number. 41. In a variable geometry intake, the velocity of the air on the engine
compressor face is controlled by.
Option A. ramp and spill doors.
Option B. intake augmentation doors.
Option C. shock-wave pattern, ramp and spill doors.
Correct Answer is. shock-wave pattern, ramp and spill doors.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 247 para 12 fig 23-9.

15.4 Engine Compressors.

Question Number. 1. A bypass engine LP compressor.

Option A. supplies less air than is required for combusti15.4 Compressors
Option B. supplies more air than is required for combustion.
Option C. supplies only the required quantity for combustion.
Correct Answer is. supplies more air than is required for combustion.
Explanation. By definition the bypass duct sends air around the combustion chamber.

Question Number. 2. How does a dual axial flow compressor improve the efficiency of a
turbojet engine?.
Option A. The velocity of the air entering the combustion chamber is increased.
Option B. More turbine wheels can be used.
Option C. Higher compression ratios can be obtained.
Correct Answer is. Higher compression ratios can be obtained.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-13.

Question Number. 3. In a reverse flow system, the last stage of an axial flow compressor is
often centrifugal. This is to.
Option A. provide initial turning of the airflow.
Option B. prevent compressor surge.
Option C. increase the temperature rise.
Correct Answer is. provide initial turning of the airflow.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 5 refers.

Question Number. 4. What are the two main functional components in a centrifugal
compressor?.
Option A. Bucket and expander.
Option B. Impeller and diffuser.
Option C. Turbine and compressor.
Correct Answer is. Impeller and diffuser.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-13.

Question Number. 5. A bypass ratio of 5:1 indicates that the bypass flow is.
Option A. equal to 1/5 of the hot stream.
Option B. five times the hot stream.
Option C. five times the cold stream.
Correct Answer is. five times the hot stream.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 16/17 refers.

Question Number. 6. The stator vanes in an axial-flow compressor.

Option A. direct air into the first stage rotor vanes at the proper angle.
Option B. convert velocity energy into pressure energy.
Option C. convert pressure energy onto velocity energy.
Correct Answer is. convert velocity energy into pressure energy.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 25 refers.

Question Number. 7. What units in a gas turbine engine aid in stabilisation of the compressor
during low thrust engine operations?.
Option A. Bleed air valves.
Option B. Stator vanes.
Option C. Inlet guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. Bleed air valves.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 31 refers.

Question Number. 8. What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a centrifugal compressor

serve?.
Option A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic energy.
Option B. To increase the air velocity.
Option C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy.
Correct Answer is. To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 9. During the high RPM range on an axial flow gas turbine engine, in what
position are the variable intake guide vanes and bleed valves?.
Option A. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves open.
Option B. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves closed.
Option C. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves closed.
Correct Answer is. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves closed.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 29-31 refers.

Question Number. 10. What is the purpose of the diffuser section in a turbine engine?.
Option A. To convert pressure to velocity.
Option B. To reduce pressure and increase velocity.
Option C. To increase pressure and reduce velocity.
Correct Answer is. To increase pressure and reduce velocity.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-20.

Question Number. 11. The fan speed of a twin spool axial compressor engine is the same as
the.
Option A. low pressure compressor.
Option B. forward turbine wheel.
Option C. high pressure compressor.
Correct Answer is. low pressure compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-18.

Question Number. 12. Bleed valves are normally spring loaded to the.
Option A. closed position.
Option B. open position.
Option C. mid-position.
Correct Answer is. open position.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 31 refers.

Question Number. 13. What is the function of the stator vane assembly at the discharge end of
a typical axial flow compressor?.
Option A. To increase air swirling motion into the combustion chambers.
Option B. To direct the flow of gases into the combustion chambers.
Option C. To straighten airflow to eliminate turbulence.
Correct Answer is. To straighten airflow to eliminate turbulence.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-17.

Question Number. 14. In a turbine engine with a dual spool compressor, the low speed
compressor.
Option A. always turns at the same speed as the high speed compressor.
Option B. seeks its own best operating speed.
Option C. is connected directly to the high speed compressor.
Correct Answer is. seeks its own best operating speed.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 15. What units in a gas turbine engine aid in guiding the airflow during low
thrust engine operations?.
Option A. Stator vanes.
Option B. Bleed air valves.
Option C. Inlet guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. Inlet guide vanes.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 16. What is one purpose of the stator blades in the compressor section?.
Option A. Increase the velocity of the airflow.
Option B. Stabilize the pressure of the airflow.
Option C. Control the direction of the airflow.
Correct Answer is. Control the direction of the airflow.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-17.

Question Number. 17. Compressor stall is caused by.

Option A. a low angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.
Option B. rapid engine deceleration.
Option C. a high angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.
Correct Answer is. a high angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 18. What is used to aid in stabilization of compressor airflow?.

Option A. Variable guide vanes and/or compressor bleed valves.
Option B. Pressurization and dump valves.
Option C. Stator vanes and rotor vanes.
Correct Answer is. Variable guide vanes and/or compressor bleed valves.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 19. What is the primary factor which controls the pressure ratio of an axial
flow compressor?.
Option A. Compressor inlet temperature.
Option B. Compressor inlet pressure.
Option C. Number of stages in compressor.
Correct Answer is. Number of stages in compressor.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 20. The non-rotating axial-flow compressor airfoils in an aircraft gas turbine
are known as.
Option A. stator vanes.
Option B. bleed vanes.
Option C. pressurization vanes.
Correct Answer is. stator vanes.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 21. The purpose of a bleed valve, located in the beginning stages of the
compressor is to.
Option A. vent some of the air overboard to prevent a compressor stall.
Option B. control excessively high RPM to prevent a compressor stall.
Option C. vent high ram air pressure overboard to prevent a compressor stall.
Correct Answer is. vent some of the air overboard to prevent a compressor stall.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 22. During the low RPM range on an axial flow gas turbine engine, in what
position are the variable intake guide vanes and bleed valves?.
Option A. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves open.
Option B. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves closed.
Option C. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves closed.
Correct Answer is. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves open.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 23. The energy changes that take place in the impeller of a centrifugal
compressor are.
Option A. pressure decrease, velocity decrease, temperature increase.
Option B. pressure increase, velocity decrease, temperature increase.
Option C. pressure increase, velocity increase, temperature increase.
Correct Answer is. pressure increase, velocity increase, temperature increase.
Explanation. rolls royce book page 21.

Question Number. 24. What is the primary advantage of an axial flow compressor over a
centrifugal compressor?.
Option A. High frontal area.
Option B. Greater pressure ratio.
Option C. Less expensive.
Correct Answer is. Greater pressure ratio.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 25. Compression occurs.

Option A. across stators and rotors.
Option B. across rotors.
Option C. across stators.
Correct Answer is. across stators and rotors.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-24 refers.

Question Number. 26. Which of the following can cause fan blade shingling in a turbofan
engine?.
Option A. Large, rapid throttle movements and FOD.
Option B. Engine over temperature, large, rapid throttle movements and FOD.
Option C. Engine overspeed and large, rapid throttle movements.
Correct Answer is. Large, rapid throttle movements and FOD.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 27. Severe rubbing of turbine engine compressor blades will usually
cause.
Option A. cracking.
Option B. bowing.
Option C. galling.
Correct Answer is. galling.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-25.

Question Number. 28. Which two elements make up the axial flow compressor assembly?.
Option A. Rotor and stator.
Option B. Stator and diffuser.
Option C. Compressor and manifold.
Correct Answer is. Rotor and stator.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 29. If the RPM of an axial flow compressor remains constant, the angle of
attack of the rotor blades can be changed by.
Option A. changing the compressor diameter.
Option B. changing the velocity of the airflow.
Option C. increasing the pressure ratio.
Correct Answer is. changing the velocity of the airflow.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 30. The gas turbine Compressor Pressure Ratio is.
Option A. Compressor inlet pressure divided by Compressor discharge pressure.
Option B. Mass of air bypassing the combustion system divided by Mass of air going through the
combustion system.
Option C. Compressor discharge pressure divided by Compressor inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. Compressor discharge pressure divided by Compressor inlet pressure.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 31. An advantage of the centrifugal flow compressor is its high.
Option A. ram efficiency.
Option B. pressure rise per stage.
Option C. peak efficiency.
Correct Answer is. peak efficiency.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 32. The compression ratio of an axial flow compressor is a function of
the.
Option A. number of compressor stages.
Option B. air inlet velocity.
Option C. rotor diameter.
Correct Answer is. number of compressor stages.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 33. Jet engine turbine blades removed for detailed inspection must be
reinstalled in.
Option A. the same slot.
Option B. a specified slot 180°away.
Option C. a specified slot 90°away in the direction of rotation.
Correct Answer is. the same slot.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-25.

Question Number. 34. The procedure for removing the accumulation of dirt deposits on
compressor blades is called.
Option A. the purging process.
Option B. the soak method.
Option C. field cleaning.
Correct Answer is. field cleaning.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 35. The two types of centrifugal compressor impellers are.
Option A. impeller and diffuser.
Option B. single entry and double entry.
Option C. rotor and stator.
Correct Answer is. single entry and double entry.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 36. Between each row of rotating blades in a compressor, there is a row of
stationary blades which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades are called.
Option A. stators.
Option B. rotors.
Option C. buckets.
Correct Answer is. stators.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 37. Bleed valves are.

Option A. closed at low RPM.
Option B. always slightly open.
Option C. closed at high RPM.
Correct Answer is. closed at high RPM.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 8-7 Refers.

Question Number. 38. Compressor field cleaning on turbine engines is performed primarily in
order to.
Option A. prevent engine oil contamination and subsequent engine bearing wear or damage.
Option B. prevent engine performance degradation, increased fuel costs, and damage or
corrosion to gas path surfaces.
Option C. facilitate flight line inspection of engine inlet and compressor areas for defects or
FOD.
Correct Answer is. prevent engine performance degradation, increased fuel costs, and damage or
corrosion to gas path surfaces.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 39. If the LP compressor shaft severed.

Option A. the LP turbine will speed up and the LP compressor will slow down.
Option B. the LP compressor of cruise thrust.
Option C. the HP compressor will slow down.
Correct Answer is. the LP turbine will speed up and the LP compressor will slow down.
Explanation. The LP Turbine is attached to the LP compressor.

Question Number. 40. An advantage of a centrifugal compressor is.

Option A. it is dynamically balanced.
Option B. it is unaffected by turbulence.
Option C. it is robust and can stand some shock from icing-up.
Correct Answer is. it is robust and can stand some shock from icing-up.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 19 Refers.

Question Number. 41. Variable inlet guide vanes prevent.

Option A. compressor runaway.
Option B. engine flame out at high speed.
Option C. compressor stalling.
Correct Answer is. compressor stalling.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 8-1 Refers.

Question Number. 42. An axial flow compressor surges when.

Option A. later stages are stalled.
Option B. all stages are stalled.
Option C. early stages are stalled.
Correct Answer is. all stages are stalled.
Explanation. The definition of a surge is when all stages are stalled and flow reversal occurs.

Question Number. 43. As a consequence of tapping air from the compressor, the TGT will.
Option A. fall.
Option B. remain constant.
Option C. rise.
Correct Answer is. rise.
Explanation. When a bleed valve opens it is always accompanied by a rise in TGT of 15-30
degrees.

Question Number. 44. Compressor air bleeds promote the flow of air through the early stages
by.
Option A. opening to allow air in.
Option B. closing.
Option C. opening to allow air out.
Correct Answer is. opening to allow air out.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 8-7 refers.

Question Number. 45. .Compressor blades have a reduced angle of attack at the tips.
Option A. to prevent turbine stall.
Option B. to increase the velocity.
Option C. to allow uniform axial velocity.
Correct Answer is. to allow uniform axial velocity.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-16 refers.

Question Number. 46. Compressor surge is caused by.

Option A. over fuelling.
Option B. rapid closing of the throttle.
Option C. prolonged engine running at high RPM.
Correct Answer is. over fuelling.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-26 refers to fuel system malfunction - over
fuelling.

Question Number. 47. Pressure rise across a single spool axial flow compressor is in the order
of.
Option A. four to one.
Option B. two to one.
Option C. up to fifteen to one.
Correct Answer is. up to fifteen to one.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 15 refers.

Question Number. 48. What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a centrifugal compressor
serve?.
Option A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic energy.
Option B. To increase the air velocity.
Option C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy.
Correct Answer is. To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 49. The purpose of the rotating guide vanes on a centrifugal compressor is
to.
Option A. direct the air smoothly into the impeller.
Option B. provide initial diffusing of the air.
Option C. prevent damage by solid objects.
Correct Answer is. provide initial diffusing of the air.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 21 refers.

Question Number. 50. What is the surge margin of an axial flow compressor?.
Option A. The margin between the compressor working line and the surge line.
Option B. The margin between minimum and maximum pressure ratio obtained at constant RPM.
Option C. The margin between the stall condition and the surge condition.
Correct Answer is. The margin between the compressor working line and the surge line.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure 3-14 refers. (See the 'safety margin').
Question Number. 51. The compression ratio of a jet engine is.
Option A. the compressor outlet pressure divided by the number of compressor stages.
Option B. the ratio between turbine pressure and compressor outlet pressure.
Option C. the ratio between compressor outlet pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. the ratio between compressor outlet pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
Explanation. The higher the ratio the more efficient the engine.

Question Number. 52. Variable inlet guide vanes help to prevent.

Option A. compressor runaway.
Option B. ice build up on compressor blades.
Option C. compressor stalling.
Correct Answer is. compressor stalling.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 28 refers.

Question Number. 53. Air through the compressor, before entering the combustion chamber,
passes.
Option A. through divergent passage to increase the pressure.
Option B. through nozzles to increase the velocity.
Option C. through divergent passage to decrease the pressure.
Correct Answer is. through divergent passage to increase the pressure.
Explanation. All compressor blades and stators are divergent, and all increase pressure.

Question Number. 54. Low mass airflow through a compressor will produce.
Option A. stalling of rear stages.
Option B. stalling of early stages.
Option C. no effect.
Correct Answer is. stalling of early stages.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-25 refers.

Question Number. 55. A bleed valve.

Option A. relieves compressor choking at low RPM.
Option B. controls air intake pressure.
Option C. bleeds air from compressor for intake deicing.
Correct Answer is. relieves compressor choking at low RPM.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 29 refers.

Question Number. 56. If a compressor has a compression ratio of 9:1 and an intake compression
of 2:1, what is the overall compression ratio?.
Option A. 9:1 intake compression does not add to the overall compression ratio of the system.
Option B. 18:1.
Option C. 11:1.
Correct Answer is. 18:1.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-20 refers.

Question Number. 57. A compressor stage stalls when.

Option A. adiabatic temperature rise is too high.
Option B. compression ratio is too high.
Option C. smooth airflow is disrupted.
Correct Answer is. smooth airflow is disrupted.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-25 refers.

Question Number. 58. Inlet guide vanes are fitted to.

Option A. control the quantity of air entering the intake.
Option B. guide the airflow onto the turbine rotor first stage.
Option C. control the angle of airflow into the compressor.
Correct Answer is. control the angle of airflow into the compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-24 refers.

Question Number. 59. Why, in an axial flow compressor is the cross sectional area of the
compressor air duct reduced at each stage?.
Option A. To decrease the velocity of the air rising under pressure.
Option B. To maintain the velocity of the air under rising pressure.
Option C. To permit stronger, shorter blades to be used in the later stages.
Correct Answer is. To maintain the velocity of the air under rising pressure.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-24 refers.

Question Number. 60. An abradable lining around the fan is to.

Option A. provide less leakage for anti-icing.
Option B. prevent fan blade tip rub.
Option C. strengthen the EPR value.
Correct Answer is. strengthen the EPR value.
Explanation. Prevents fan blade tip losses.

Question Number. 61. Allowable damage on the first stage compressor blade is restricted
to.
Option A. middle third of the blade to the outer edge.
Option B. outer third of the blade to the outer edge.
Option C. root end of the blade.
Correct Answer is. middle third of the blade to the outer edge.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 5-20 refers.

Question Number. 62. Tip speed of a centrifugal compressor can reach.

Option A. Mach 1.3.
Option B. Mach 1.0.
Option C. Mach 0.8.
Correct Answer is. Mach 1.3.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine Powerplant Page 3-11.

Question Number. 63. What is the profile of a compressor blade?.

Option A. A cutout that reduces blade tip thickness.
Option B. The leading edge of the blade.
Option C. The curvature of the blade root.
Correct Answer is. A cutout that reduces blade tip thickness.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 3-16.

Question Number. 64. The resultant velocity of air exiting an axial compressor stage depends
upon.
Option A. aircraft forward speed.
Option B. compressor RPM.
Option C. Both of the above.
Correct Answer is. Both of the above.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3-23 Refers.

Question Number. 65. What is a compressor stage?.

Option A. One compressor rotor and one nozzle guide vane.
Option B. One rotor plus one stator.
Option C. One Nozzle Guide Vane and one rotor.
Correct Answer is. One rotor plus one stator.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 25 refers.

Question Number. 66. If the bypass ratio is 0.7:1, the 0.7 pounds of air is.
Option A. fed into H.P compressor compared to 1 pound fed around it.
Option B. fed around the engine to 1 pound fed into H.P. compressor.
Option C. bypassed for every 1 pound at the intake.
Correct Answer is. fed around the engine to 1 pound fed into H.P. compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 2-9 refers.

Question Number. 67. Advantage of an axial flow over a centrifugal flow gas turbine
engine.
Option A. power required for starting is less.
Option B. low weight.
Option C. high peak efficiencies.
Correct Answer is. high peak efficiencies.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 21 shows how higher compression ratios (axial flow
compressors) give lower SFC. Which means higher efficiency.

Question Number. 68. Compressor blades reduce in length.

Option A. from tip to root to maintain uniform velocity in compressor.
Option B. from L.P to H.P section to maintain uniform velocity in compressor.
Option C. from root to tip to maintain correct angle of attack.
Correct Answer is. from L.P to H.P section to maintain uniform velocity in compressor.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 22 refers.

Question Number. 69. Deposit build-up on compressor blades.

Option A. airflow is too fast for deposits to build up.
Option B. will not decrease efficiency but may cause corrosion.
Option C. can decrease compressor efficiency and cause corrosion.
Correct Answer is. can decrease compressor efficiency and cause corrosion.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 5-4 refers.

Question Number. 70. The diffuser after the compressor, before the combustion chamber.
Option A. increases velocity, decreases pressure.
Option B. decreases velocity, pressure increases.
Option C. increases velocity, pressure remains constant.
Correct Answer is. decreases velocity, pressure increases.
Explanation. Assuming this refers to a centrifugal compressor see figure 3-6 Rolls Royce The Jet
Engine.

Question Number. 71. In a compressor, diffusion action takes place across.

Option A. rotors.
Option B. rotors and stators.
Option C. stators.
Correct Answer is. rotors and stators.
Explanation. Stators and rotors in compressors both form divergent ducts hence they both
diffuse.

Question Number. 72. The ring of fixed blades at the intake of an axial flow compressor are
called.
Option A. inlet guide vanes.
Option B. first stage stator blades.
Option C. first stage diffuser blades.
Correct Answer is. inlet guide vanes.
Explanation. The fixed IGV's precede the 1st stage rotor which is in front of the 1st stage stator.

Question Number. 73. What is the purpose of pressure balance seal?.

Option A. To ensure the location bearing is adequately loaded throughout the engine thrust
range.
Option B. To ensure LP compressor is statically balanced.
Option C. To ensure HP compressor is dynamically balanced.
Correct Answer is. To ensure the location bearing is adequately loaded throughout the engine
thrust range.
Explanation. Pressure balance seals oppose the tendency of compressors to move forward.

Question Number. 74. The optimum air speed for entrance into the compressor is
approximately.
Option A. same as aircraft speed.
Option B. Mach 0.4.
Option C. Mach 1.
Correct Answer is. Mach 0.4.
Explanation. Diffusion in the intake reduces the speed to 500ft/second (about mach 0.4).

Question Number. 75. What is the acceptable damage on stator blades that have been
blended?.
Option A. One third along from root to tip.
Option B. One third from tip to root.
Option C. One third chord wise.
Correct Answer is. One third from tip to root.
Explanation. The root of the blade has tighter tolerance than the tip, and chord wise indentations
are also critical so our best guess is from tip to root

Question Number. 76. With regard to compressor blades, which of the following is true? No
damage is permissible on.
Option A. a shroud fillet area.
Option B. the lip of a blade.
Option C. the last third of the outboard leading edge.
Correct Answer is. a shroud fillet area.
Explanation. Shroud fillets are critical areas whereas the outer third of the blade is less so.
Unshrouded tips are also less critical than shroud fillets.

Question Number. 77. Identify a function of the cascade vanes in a turbojet engine compressor
section.
Option A. To remove air swirl before the combustion chamber.
Option B. To direct the flow of air to strike the turbine blades at a desired angle.
Option C. To decrease the velocity of air to the combustor.
Correct Answer is. To remove air swirl before the combustion chamber.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 3-23 describe the axial flow
compressor as 'containing sets of airfoils in cascade'. It further says that the last stage of stationary
vanes, called exit guide vanes turn the airflow back to an axial direction on its way to the
combustor.

Question Number. 78. The pressure ratio can be influenced by.

Option A. compressor inlet temperature.
Option B. number of stages in compressor.
Option C. compressor inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. number of stages in compressor.
Explanation. Compressors are rated by their pressure ratio, the more stages the greater the
pressure ratio.

Question Number. 79. Air bleed valves are.

Option A. closed at low RPM.
Option B. open at high RPM.
Option C. open at low RPM.
Correct Answer is. open at low RPM.
Explanation. Air bleed valves reduce the pressure developed in a compressor until the speed is
increased towards the blade design speed.

Question Number. 80. The compressor case annulus is.

Option A. convergent.
Option B. divergent.
Option C. parallel.
Correct Answer is. convergent.
Explanation. All axial flow compressor case annulus are convergent to maintain a constant axial
velocity through the compressor.

Question Number. 81. If the tip clearance in a centrifugal compressor is too small.
Option A. there would be pressure losses through leakage.
Option B. there is danger of seizure.
Option C. aerodynamic buffeting would cause vibration.
Correct Answer is. aerodynamic buffeting would cause vibration.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 22 para 12 refers to too small a clearance setting
up aerodynamic buffet.

Question Number. 82. A 1st stage LP compressor blade is able to continue in service if the
damage is within limits, and within the.
Option A. middle third of blade chord-wise.
Option B. outer third only.
Option C. root section only.
Correct Answer is. outer third only.
Explanation. Repairs across the chord or at the root are normally prohibited, outer third is the
only safe answer.

Question Number. 83. What is meant by a compressor stage?.

Option A. One rotor and one stator assembly.
Option B. All rotors and stators.
Option C. One rotor and one guide vane assembly.
Correct Answer is. One rotor and one stator assembly.
Explanation. Para 13 page 22 of Rolls Royce the Jet Engine refers.

Question Number. 84. What is the normal pressure rise across each compressor stage of an axial
flow compressor?.
Option A. 1.5:1.
Option B. 1.2:1.
Option C. 5:1.
Correct Answer is. 1.2:1.
Explanation. Para 20 page 25 of Rolls Royce the Jet Engine refers.
Question Number. 85. Where does compression take place as air passes through an axial flow
compressor?.
Option A. Rotor blades.
Option B. Stator Blades.
Option C. Rotor and Stator blades.
Correct Answer is. Rotor and Stator blades.
Explanation. Compression occurs through all stages figure 3.9 page 25 of Rolls Royce the Jet
Engine refers.

Question Number. 86. Nozzle Guide Vane bow is an indication of.

Option A. engine overspeed.
Option B. engine overheat.
Option C. engine shock loading.
Correct Answer is. engine overheat.
Explanation. Early turbines, both blades and NGV were susceptible to 'creep' -- prolonged
exposure to excessive heat.

Question Number. 87. A build up of foreign objects and dirt on compressor blades.
Option A. has a large effect on compressor efficiency and may cause corrosion.
Option B. has no effect on the efficiency of the compressor but may cause corrosion.
Option C. has no effect on compressor efficiency due to the speed of rotation.
Correct Answer is. has a large effect on compressor efficiency and may cause corrosion.
Explanation. Compressor washes are used to reduce this problem.

Question Number. 88. What is the purpose of the stator vanes in the compressor section of a
gas turbine engine?.
Option A. Increase the velocity of the airflow.
Option B. Control direction of the airflow.
Option C. Prevent compressor surge.
Correct Answer is. Control direction of the airflow.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 22 para 13.

Question Number. 89. In a twin spool compressor, the LP section runs at.
Option A. a lower RPM than the HP spool.
Option B. a higher RPM than the HP spool.
Option C. the same RPM than the HP spool.
Correct Answer is. a lower RPM than the HP spool.
Explanation. NIL.

15.5 Combustion Section.

Question Number. 1. In a turbojet engine, combustion occurs at.

Option A. constant velocity.
Option B. constant volume.
Option C. constant pressure.
Correct Answer is. constant pressure.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants page 2-18 refers.

Question Number. 2. A tubo-annular gas turbine combustion systemconsists of.

Option A. a number of flame tubes in an annular air casing.
Option B. a number of flame tubes each with its own air casing.
Option C. an annular flame tube in an annular air casing.
Correct Answer is. a number of flame tubes in an annular air casing.
Explanation. Rolls Royce book page 40 para 18.

Question Number. 3. In which type of turbine engine combustion chamber is the case and liner
removed and installed as one unit during routine maintenance?.
Option A. Cannular.
Option B. Annular.
Option C. Can.
Correct Answer is. Can.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-23.

Question Number. 4. In a turboprop engine, combustion takes place at constant.

Option A. pressure.
Option B. density.
Option C. volume.
Correct Answer is. pressure.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-29.

Question Number. 5. The air passing through the combustion chamber is.
Option A. entirely combined with fuel and burned.
Option B. used to support combustion and to cool the engine.
Option C. speeded up and heated by the action of the turbines.
Correct Answer is. used to support combustion and to cool the engine.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 6. The air used for combustion is.

Option A. Primary and secondary.
Option B. Primary.
Option C. Secondary.
Correct Answer is. Primary.
Explanation. Air through the core engine is defined as primary air.

Question Number. 7. Combustion chamber flame temperature is in the order of.

Option A. 2000°Centigrade.
Option B. 2000°Fahrenheit.
Option C. 2000°K.
Correct Answer is. 2000°Centigrade.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 8. Hot spots in the combustion section of a turbojet engine are possible.
Option A. dirty compressor blades.
Option B. malfunctioning fuel nozzles.
Option C. faulty igniter plugs.
Correct Answer is. malfunctioning fuel nozzles.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 9. Another name for a cannular combustion chamber is.

Option A. turbo-annular.
Option B. multiple can.
Option C. can-annular.
Correct Answer is. can-annular.
Explanation. NIL.
Question Number. 10. Another name for a cannular combustion chamber is.
Option A. annular.
Option B. tubo-annular.
Option C. multiple can.
Correct Answer is. tubo-annular.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 11. The approximate percentage of the mass airflow taken in by the flame
tube snout is.
Option A. 82%.
Option B. 8%.
Option C. 18%.
Correct Answer is. 18%.
Explanation. Rolls Royce book page 36 para 6.

Question Number. 12. What component creates a vortex in a gas turbine flame tube?.
Option A. Tertiary hole.
Option B. Swirl vanes.
Option C. Cascade vanes.
Correct Answer is. Swirl vanes.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 13. In the SECTION.

Option A. static pressure and volume remains constant.
Option B. static pressure decreases slightly and volume increases.
Option C. static pressure and volume decreases.
Correct Answer is. static pressure decreases slightly and volume increases.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-18 refers.

Question Number. 14. Which of the following types of combustion sections are used in aircraft
turbine engines?.
Option A. Annular, variable, and cascade vane.
Option B. Multiple can, annular, and can-annular.
Option C. Can, multiple can, and variable.
Correct Answer is. Multiple can, annular, and can-annular.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 15. Secondary air in the combustion chamber is used for.
Option A. increasing axial velocity of gases.
Option B. combustion.
Option C. cooling.
Correct Answer is. cooling.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-31 Refers.

Question Number. 16. Duplex burners have.

Option A. two calibrated outlets.
Option B. variable orifices.
Option C. a spring.
Correct Answer is. two calibrated outlets.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 116 Refers.

Question Number. 17. The overall air/fuel ratio of a combustion chamber can vary
between.
Option A. 45:1 and 130:1.
Option B. 130:1 and 200:1.
Option C. 10:1 and 45:1.
Correct Answer is. 45:1 and 130:1.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 refers.

Question Number. 18. When light-up takes place.

Option A. the nozzle guide vanes spread the heat to adjacent flame tubes.
Option B. interconnectors spread the heat to adjacent flame tubes.
Option C. each flame tube is isolated from its neighbours.
Correct Answer is. interconnectors spread the heat to adjacent flame tubes.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 39 refers.

Question Number. 19. Why do the holes in the body of the duple burner provide air to the
shroud around the burner head?.
Option A. To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow running.
Option B. To reduce burner temperature.
Option C. To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.
Correct Answer is. To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure 10.18 refers.

Question Number. 20. The air passing through the combustion chamber of a jet engine is.
Option A. entirely combined with fuel and burned.
Option B. used to support combustion and to cool the engine.
Option C. speeded up and heated by the action of the turbines.
Correct Answer is. used to support combustion and to cool the engine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 37 refers.

Question Number. 21. A toroidal vortex is.

Option A. a vapour trail visible in moist air conditions.
Option B. a region in the combustion chamber of low velocity re-circulation.
Option C. a bull-nosed cowling for deflecting air from the static.
Correct Answer is. a region in the combustion chamber of low velocity re-circulation.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 refers.

Question Number. 22. Why is it necessary to have a combustion drain system?.

Option A. To prevent pressure build up in the combustion chamber.
Option B. To prevent initial over-fuelling on start up or hot start.
Option C. To allow water in the combustor to drain away.
Correct Answer is. To prevent initial over-fuelling on start up or hot start.
Explanation. Excess fuel is drained on shutdown to avoid a subsequent hot start.

Question Number. 23. What is a cannular combustion system?.

Option A. One common flame tube closed in a common air casing.
Option B. A set of flame tubes, each mounted in a separate air casing.
Option C. A set of flame tubes, enclosed in a common air casing.
Correct Answer is. A set of flame tubes, enclosed in a common air casing.
Explanation. Also known as tubo-annular see Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 41.

Question Number. 24. The flame temperature is approximately.

Option A. 1400°Centigrade.
Option B. 2000°Centigrade.
Option C. 500°Centigrade.
Correct Answer is. 2000°Centigrade.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 37 refers.

Question Number. 25. Fuel entering the combustion chamber from an atomizer spray nozzle
enters as.
Option A. fuel in air pulses.
Option B. a fuel/air mixture.
Option C. fuel continuously.
Correct Answer is. a fuel/air mixture.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 117 refers.

Question Number. 26. An advantage of an annular combustion system is.

Option A. unrestricted airflow at maximum RPM.
Option B. diameter of engine is reduced due to the cans being smaller.
Option C. decrease in combustor length compared to a tubo-annular combustor of the same
output.
Correct Answer is. decrease in combustor length compared to a tubo-annular combustor of the
same output.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 40 refers.

Question Number. 27. How is the combustion chamber drain valve closed?.
Option A. By 12th stage compressor air pressure.
Option B. By a return spring.
Option C. By combustion chamber gas pressure.
Correct Answer is. By combustion chamber gas pressure.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 7-59 refers.

Question Number. 28. Which statement is true regarding the air passing through the combustion
section of a jet engine?.
Option A. Most is used for engine cooling.
Option B. Most is used to support combustion.
Option C. A small percentage is frequently bled off at this point to be used for air-conditioning
and/or other pneumatic powered systems.
Correct Answer is. Most is used for engine cooling.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 29. How are combustion liner walls cooled in a gas turbine engine?.
Option A. By secondary air flowing through the combustion chamber.
Option B. By bleed air vented from the engine air inlet.
Option C. By the pattern of holes and louvers cut in the diffuser section.
Correct Answer is. By secondary air flowing through the combustion chamber.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 30. Dilution air is placed.

Option A. in the dilution zone of the combustion chamber after the primary zone.
Option B. in the primary zone of the combustion chamber.
Option C. in the swirl vanes of the combustor.
Correct Answer is. in the dilution zone of the combustion chamber after the primary zone.
Explanation. The air cools and adds to the mass flow.

Question Number. 31. A Duplex burner uses.

Option A. small burner at low RPM and both burner at hi RPM.
Option B. small burner at low RPM and large burner at hi RPM.
Option C. both burners at low and hi RPM.
Correct Answer is. small burner at low RPM and both burner at hi RPM.
Explanation. Jeppesen A and P Technician Powerplant Textbook 7-66.

Question Number. 32. The approximate percentage of the mass airflow which bypasses the
flame tube snout is.
Option A. 8%.
Option B. 82%.
Option C. 18%.
Correct Answer is. 82%.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 shows 20%.

Question Number. 33. Flame stabilization in a combustion chamber is achieved by.

Option A. the correct burner pressure.
Option B. the airflow pattern.
Option C. the correct air/fuel ratio.
Correct Answer is. the airflow pattern.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 refers.

Question Number. 34. Fuel nozzles are cleaned.

Option A. with a rag and solvent.
Option B. in-situ with carbon solution.
Option C. in-situ with detergent solution.
Correct Answer is. in-situ with detergent solution.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 7-54 refers.

Question Number. 35. When heat is added to the combustion chamber.

Option A. pressure increases rapidly volume remains constant.
Option B. pressure changes slightly and volume increases.
Option C. pressure rises at chamber outlet.
Correct Answer is. pressure changes slightly and volume.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 12 figure 2-2 refers.

Question Number. 36. A shroud placed around fuel nozzles.

Option A. flakes the carbon to minimise accumulations.
Option B. prevents carbon build up.
Option C. builds up carbon deposits to assist atomisation.
Correct Answer is. prevents carbon build up.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine Powerplants page 7-54 refers.

Question Number. 37. Carbon forming on fuel spray nozzles will have the effect of.
Option A. increasing the combustion chamber pressure ratio.
Option B. producing turbulent air flow.
Option C. changing the fuel spray angle.
Correct Answer is. changing the fuel spray angle.
Explanation. Carbon on the fuel nozzles will distort fuel spray flow and direction. This can cause
hot spots within the combustion chamber.

Question Number. 38. Combustor air that is not used to support combustion.
Option A. will film cool the liner and dilute combustion chamber exit temperature.
Option B. is by-pass air.
Option C. is considered as the total air flow.
Correct Answer is. will film cool the liner and dilute combustion chamber exit temperature.
Explanation. This air is known as secondary or tertiary combustor air.

Question Number. 39. At high rotational speed at sea level, a duple burner would be passing
fuel via the.
Option A. main nozzle.
Option B. primary nozzle.
Option C. primary and the main nozzle.
Correct Answer is. primary and the main nozzle.
Explanation. The duple nozzle is also called the duplex nozzle. RR the Jet Engine page 116 refers.

Question Number. 40. The fabricated liner of a flame tube is achieved mainly by.
Option A. argon arc process.
Option B. electric resistance welding.
Option C. oxyacetylene welding.
Correct Answer is. argon arc process.
Explanation. an argon arc (T.I.G) welding is used to repair combustion liners, it is assumed that
this is also the manufacturing process. can anyone confirm this with a reference.

Question Number. 41. Why is it necessary to have a combustion chamber drain?.

Option A. To allow unburnt fuel to drain away.
Option B. To prevent pressure build-up in the combustion chamber.
Option C. To allow fuel to return to LP when H.P cock is closed.
Correct Answer is. To allow unburnt fuel to drain away.
Explanation. The residual fuel must be drained off to prevent subsequent wet starts.

Question Number. 42. The purpose of the swirl vanes in the combustion chamber is to
produce.
Option A. flame re-circulation.
Option B. gas re-circulation.
Option C. adequate mixing of fuel and air.
Correct Answer is. gas re-circulation.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 paragraph 7 refers to recirculating gases.

Question Number. 43. A vaporising burner injects fuel vapour.

Option A. with the airflow.
Option B. across the airflow.
Option C. against the airflow.
Correct Answer is. against the airflow.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 7-55 refers.

Question Number. 44. A duplex burner in a gas turbine engine has 2 orifices.
Option A. one for water injection and one for fuel flow.
Option B. one for low speed conditions the second used for high speed conditions.
Option C. one for normal flow conditions and the 2nd one to increase the normalmaximum flow.
Correct Answer is. one for low speed conditions the second used for high speed conditions.
Explanation. This is a most right answer. Primary flow only normally occurs only during start (low
flow)

Question Number. 45. A combustion chamber has a.

Option A. convergent inlet, divergent outlet.
Option B. convergent inlet, convergent outlet.
Option C. divergent inlet, convergent outlet.
Correct Answer is. divergent inlet, convergent outlet.
Explanation. Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (4th edition) figure 4-1, 4-3, 4-5, 4-9, pgs 36 - 42.

15.6 Turbine Section.

Question Number. 1. The three main types of turbine blades are.

Option A. impulse, vector, and impulse-vector.
Option B. reaction, converging, and diverging.
Option C. impulse, reaction, and impulse-reaction.
Correct Answer is. impulse, reaction, and impulse-reaction.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-27.

Question Number. 2. What are the two main basic components of the turbine section in a gas
turbine engine?.
Option A. Stator and rotor.
Option B. Hot and cold.
Option C. Impeller and diffuser.
Correct Answer is. Stator and rotor.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-25.

Question Number. 3. Turbine impulse blading forms a.

Option A. constant area duct.
Option B. divergent duct.
Option C. convergent duct.
Correct Answer is. constant area duct.
Explanation. Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (New) Page 135 diagram.

Question Number. 4. The turbine section.

Option A. increases air velocity to create thrust.
Option B. uses heat energy to expand and accelerate the gas flow.
Option C. drives the compressor section.
Correct Answer is. drives the compressor section.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-25.

Question Number. 5. Where do stress rupture cracks usually appear on turbine blades?.
Option A. Across the blade root, parallel to the fir tree.
Option B. Across the leading or trailing edge at a right angle to the edge.
Option C. Along the leading edge, parallel to the edge.
Correct Answer is. Across the leading or trailing edge at a right angle to the edge.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-25.

Question Number. 6. What is meant by a shrouded turbine?.

Option A. The turbine blades are shaped so that their ends form a band or shroud.
Option B. The turbine wheel has a shroud or duct which provides cooling air to the turbine
blades.
Option C. The turbine wheel is enclosed by a protective shroud to contain the blades in case of
failure.
Correct Answer is. The turbine blades are shaped so that their ends form a band or shroud.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-28.

Question Number. 7. Turbine nozzle diaphragms located on the upstream side of each turbine
wheel, are used to.
Option A. decrease the velocity of the heated gases flowing past this point.
Option B. direct the flow of gases parallel to the vertical line of the turbine blades.
Option C. increase the velocity of the heated gases flowing past this point.
Correct Answer is. direct the flow of gases parallel to the vertical line of the turbine blades.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-25.

Question Number. 8. Reduced blade vibration and improved airflow characteristics in turbines
are brought by.
Option A. shrouded turbine rotor blades.
Option B. impulse type blades.
Option C. fir tree blade attachment.
Correct Answer is. shrouded turbine rotor blades.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 9. What term is used to describe a permanent and cumulative deformation of
turbine blades?.
Option A. Stretch.
Option B. Creep.
Option C. Distortion.
Correct Answer is. Creep.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 10. What is the major function of the turbine assembly in a turbojet
engine?.
Option A. Directs the gases in the proper direction to the tailpipe.
Option B. Supplies the power to turn the compressor.
Option C. Increases the temperature of the exhaust gases.
Correct Answer is. Supplies the power to turn the compressor.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 11. Gas pressure through the turbine section will generally.
Option A. increase.
Option B. remain the same.
Option C. decrease.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 12. A condition known as 'hot streaking' in turbine engines is caused by
Option A. a partially clogged fuel nozzle.
Option B. excessive fuel flow.
Option C. a misaligned combustion liner.
Correct Answer is. a partially clogged fuel nozzle.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 13. Temperature through the turbine stages generally.

Option A. remains the same.
Option B. decreases.
Option C. increases.
Correct Answer is. decreases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 14. Shrouded blades allow.

Option A. smaller inlets to be used.
Option B. higher turbine inlet temperatures.
Option C. thinner more efficient blade sections to be used.
Correct Answer is. thinner more efficient blade sections to be used.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-42 refers.

Question Number. 15. Continued and/or excessive heat and centrifugal force on turbine engine
rotor blades is likely to cause.
Option A. galling.
Option B. creep.
Option C. profile.
Correct Answer is. creep.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-22.

Question Number. 16. N.G.V's form.

Option A. convergent ducts.
Option B. parallel ducts.
Option C. divergent ducts.
Correct Answer is. convergent ducts.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-38 refers.

Question Number. 17. Dirt particles in the air going into the compressor of a turbine engine will
form a coating on all but which of the following?.
Option A. Turbine blades.
Option B. Casings.
Option C. Inlet guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. Turbine blades.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 18. Reduced blade vibration and improved airflow characteristics in gas
turbines are brought about by.
Option A. shrouded turbine rotor blades.
Option B. fir tree blade attachment.
Option C. impulse type blades.
Correct Answer is. shrouded turbine rotor blades.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 19. A purpose of the shrouds on the turbine blades of an axial flow engine is
to.
Option A. reduce air entrance.
Option B. increase tip speed.
Option C. reduce vibration.
Correct Answer is. reduce vibration.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 20. Hot section inspections for many modern turbine engines are
required.
Option A. on a time or cycle basis.
Option B. only when an over temperature or overspeed has occurred.
Option C. only at engine overhaul.
Correct Answer is. on a time or cycle basis.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 21. Why do some turbine engines have more than one turbine wheel
attached to a single shaft?.
Option A. To facilitate balancing of the turbine assembly.
Option B. To extract more power from the exhaust gases than a single wheel can absorb.
Option C. To help stabilize the pressure between the compressor and the turbine.
Correct Answer is. To extract more power from the exhaust gases than a single wheel can
absorb.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 22. When aircraft turbine blades are subjected to excessive heat stress, what
type of failures would you expect?.
Option A. Bending and torsion.
Option B. Stress rupture.
Option C. Torsion and tension.
Correct Answer is. Stress rupture.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 23. Which of the following conditions is usually not acceptable to any extent
in turbine blades?.
Option A. Cracks.
Option B. Dents.
Option C. Pits.
Correct Answer is. Cracks.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 24. The forces driving a turbine round are due to.
Option A. impulse only.
Option B. reaction only.
Option C. impulse and reaction.
Correct Answer is. impulse and reaction.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 50 Refers.

Question Number. 25. Nozzle guide vanes give a.

Option A. pressure increase, velocity decrease.
Option B. pressure increase, velocity increase.
Option C. pressure decrease, velocity increase.
Correct Answer is. pressure decrease, velocity increase.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-35 refers.

Question Number. 26. Shrouding of stator blade tips is to.

Option A. minimise vibration.
Option B. ensure adequate cooling.
Option C. prevent tip turbulence.
Correct Answer is. minimise vibration.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-43 refers.

Question Number. 27. Why are two or more turbine wheels coupled?.
Option A. To keep turbine rotor diameter small.
Option B. So power output is doubled.
Option C. To simplify dynamic balancing.
Correct Answer is. So power output is doubled.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 45 refers.

Question Number. 28. Running clearance on a turbine disk is kept to a minimum to reduce.
Option A. temperature loss.
Option B. aerodynamic buffeting.
Option C. tip losses.
Correct Answer is. tip losses.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-18 refers.

Question Number. 29. Two basic types of turbine blades are.

Option A. impulse and vector.
Option B. reaction and impulse.
Option C. tangential and reaction.
Correct Answer is. reaction and impulse.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-40 refers.

Question Number. 30. Why are nozzle guide vanes fitted?.

Option A. To decrease velocity of the gas flow.
Option B. To increase velocity of the gas flow.
Option C. To increase velocity of the air flow.
Correct Answer is. To increase velocity of the gas flow.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-38 refers.

Question Number. 31. A turbine disk is.

Option A. a disk at the core of the engine that the blades are attached to.
Option B. a segmented or complete shroud on blade tips that reduces leakage.
Option C. a shroud around the stators of the turbine.
Correct Answer is. a disk at the core of the engine that the blades are attached to.
Explanation. The turbine blades are mounted to the disc which absorbs the centrifugal force.

Question Number. 32. .When carrying out a borescope the damage on turbine blades that would
indicate a failure is.
Option A. speckling.
Option B. tip curl.
Option C. colour changes.
Correct Answer is. tip curl.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants figure 5-23 page 178 and figure 5-26 page 185
refers.

Question Number. 33. The active clearance control system aids turbine engine efficiency
by.
Option A. automatically adjusting engine speed to maintain a desired EPR.
Option B. adjusting stator vane position according to operating conditions and power
requirements.
Option C. ensuring turbine blade to engine case clearances are kept to a minimum by controlling
case temperatures.
Correct Answer is. ensuring turbine blade to engine case clearances are kept to a minimum by
controlling case temperatures.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 34. Turbine rear struts.

Option A. straighten the gas flow.
Option B. increase the velocity of the gas flow.
Option C. increase the pressure of the gas flow.
Correct Answer is. straighten the gas flow.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 3-34 refers.
Question Number. 35. Bowing of turbine blades indicates an.
Option A. over-temperature condition.
Option B. over-speed condition.
Option C. under-temperature condition.
Correct Answer is. over-temperature condition.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 5-30 refers to bowing as part of the
ageing process. Over temp is the only answer relevant to aging (temperature creep).

Question Number. 36. On an impulse-reaction turbine blade it is.

Option A. impulse at the root and reaction at the tip.
Option B. reaction at the root and impulse at the tip.
Option C. impulse and reaction all the away along the blade.
Correct Answer is. impulse at the root and reaction at the tip.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 3-40 refers. Rolls Royce pg.50
para.10 and figure5.6 stagger angle.

Question Number. 37. Turbine creep effects.

Option A. turbine blades.
Option B. turbine disks.
Option C. N.G.Vs.
Correct Answer is. turbine blades.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.

Question Number. 38. Creep is.

Option A. not found in turbines.
Option B. a temporary deformation of turbine.
Option C. a permanent deformation of turbine.
Correct Answer is. a permanent deformation of turbine.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.

Question Number. 39. Creep, overall.

Option A. has no effect on turbine diameter.
Option B. increases turbine diameter.
Option C. decreases turbine diameter.
Correct Answer is. increases turbine diameter.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.

Question Number. 40. How are turbine disks attached to the shaft in gas turbine engine?.
Option A. Splined.
Option B. Curvic couplings.
Option C. Bolted.
Correct Answer is. Bolted.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine Powerplant page 3-41 refers.

Question Number. 41. Fir tree turbine blade attachment locates the blade.
Option A. allows slight movement.
Option B. radially.
Option C. axially.
Correct Answer is. allows slight movement.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 52 Para 19 refers.

Question Number. 42. Creep may occur to turbine blades due to.
Option A. prolonged low RPM use.
Option B. over-temp with excessive centrifugal loads.
Option C. high back pressures.
Correct Answer is. over-temp with excessive centrifugal loads.
Explanation. Creep is irreversible Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 56 refers.

Question Number. 43. Creep may occur to turbine blades due to.
Option A. prolonged low RPM use.
Option B. over-temp with excessive centrifugal loads.
Option C. high back pressures.
Correct Answer is. over-temp with excessive centrifugal loads.
Explanation. Creep is irreversible Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 56 refers.

Question Number. 44. Forces driving the turbine are due to.
Option A. aerodynamic lift imposing impulse on blades.
Option B. momentum and directional acceleration of gases.
Option C. expansion of gases.
Correct Answer is. momentum and directional acceleration of gases.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 49-50 refers.

Question Number. 45. Impulse turbine blades run cooler than reaction blades because.
Option A. impulse spin faster radially.
Option B. temperature drop across N.G.V is greater.
Option C. converging rotors increase velocity.
Correct Answer is. temperature drop across N.G.V is greater.
Explanation. Impulse blades have total pressure drop in N.G.V's hence air is colder as it enters
turbine RR Page51 refers.

Question Number. 46. An increase in turbine diameter is caused by.

Option A. prolonged high temperatures and centrifugal loads.
Option B. products of combustion.
Option C. over speed.
Correct Answer is. prolonged high temperatures and centrifugal loads.
Explanation. This is known as creep.

Question Number. 47. Which of the following is most likely to occur in the turbine section of a
gas turbine engine?.
Option A. Pitting.
Option B. Galling.
Option C. Cracking.
Correct Answer is. Cracking.
Explanation. A turbine bearing is under great heat stress, cracking is the only possible choice
here.

Question Number. 48. Aluminium deposits on the turbine show up as.

Option A. white or silver speckles.
Option B. white powder traces.
Option C. black stains.
Correct Answer is. white or silver speckles.
Explanation. CAIPs E L/3-10 refers. It also says titanium speckles are blue or gold.

Question Number. 49. An impulse/reaction turbine is designed to ensure.

Option A. greater axial velocity at the blade root.
Option B. uniform axial velocity from blade root to tip.
Option C. greater axial velocity at the blade tip.
Correct Answer is. uniform axial velocity from blade root to tip.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas turbine Powerplant page 3-40 refers.

Question Number. 50. Excessive turbine temperatures can lead to.

Option A. turbine blade creep and an increase in the diameter of the turbine.
Option B. not a serious problem as long as engine oil pressure is within limits.
Option C. a serious fire risk in the engine.
Correct Answer is. turbine blade creep and an increase in the diameter of the turbine.
Explanation. Jeppesen gas turbine Powerplant Page 5-28 discusses the causes of creep.

Question Number. 51. What are blue and golden deposits evidence of, on a turbine blade?.
Option A. Titanium.
Option B. Aluminium.
Option C. Magnesium.
Correct Answer is. Titanium.
Explanation. Aluminium and magnesium leave white powder deposits so by elimination the
answer is titanium.

Question Number. 52. Necking and mottling of turbine blades.

Option A. is due to thermal stress.
Option B. is formed during manufacture.
Option C. is due to bending when the gas hits the blades.
Correct Answer is. is due to thermal stress.
Explanation. Necking could occur due to creep which is a function of thermal stress and
centrifugal loads, and turbine blades do show signs of discolouration after use, the latter is not
normally a defect.

Question Number. 53. Impulse blades operate cooler than reaction blades because.
Option A. impulse blades rotate at higher speeds.
Option B. the N.G.V's cool the air.
Option C. the airflow has a higher velocity through a impulse turbine N.G.V.
Correct Answer is. the airflow has a higher velocity through a impulse turbine N.G.V.
Explanation. Impulse turbine N.G.Vs accelerate gases faster than their reaction counterparts
therefore the pressure and temperature is reduced more in the impulse turbine.

Question Number. 54. During a borescope check of the H.P turbine blades.
Option A. dry motor the engine at minimum speed.
Option B. hand turn the turbine wheel.
Option C. attach a device to the accessory gearbox and rotate slowly.
Correct Answer is. attach a device to the accessory gearbox and rotate slowly.
Explanation. All large GTE have a hand turning tool adaptor fitted to the accessory or high speed
gearbox.

Question Number. 55. The turbine section of a jet engine.

Option A. converts dynamic pressure into mechanical energy.
Option B. circulates air to cool the engine.
Option C. extracts heat energy to drive the compressor.
Correct Answer is. converts dynamic pressure into mechanical energy.
Explanation. The shape and size of the turbine blades determines the amount of energy extracted
from the dynamic pressure of the airflow.

Question Number. 56. The temperature and centrifugal loads which the turbine is subjected to
during normal engine operation causes.
Option A. fatigue failure.
Option B. elastic stretching.
Option C. creep loading.
Correct Answer is. creep loading.
Explanation. Creep is a permanent deformation caused by high centrifugal loads at continuous
high temperature.

Question Number. 57. Impulse-reaction turbine blades form.

Option A. tip half reaction, root half Impulse.
Option B. 1 stage impulse, 1 stage reaction.
Option C. tip half Impulse, root half reaction.
Correct Answer is. tip half reaction, root half Impulse.
Explanation. Turbine blades move from impulse at the root to reaction at the tip.

Question Number. 58. A fir tree root.

Option A. allows compressor cooling air to alleviate thermal stress.
Option B. attaches turbine blades to the turbine disk.
Option C. allows individual turbine blades to be changed without engine disassembly.
Correct Answer is. attaches turbine blades to the turbine disk.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 52 para 19 refers.

Question Number. 59. The passage between adjacent nozzle guide vanes forms a.
Option A. convergent duct.
Option B. divergent duct.
Option C. parallel duct.
Correct Answer is. convergent duct.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 51 paragraph 13 refers.

Question Number. 60. As the hot gasses flow through an impulse turbine blading, the
velocity.
Option A. will decrease.
Option B. remains constant.
Option C. will increase.
Correct Answer is. remains constant.
Explanation. In an 'Impulse bladed turbine' the turbine blades form parallel ducts therefore the
velocity will remain constant figure 5-5 of RR the Jet Engine shows the contour of impulse turbine
blades.

Question Number. 61. What is the normal range of turbine efficiency?.

Option A. 90% - 95%.
Option B. 70% - 85%.
Option C. 30% - 40%.
Correct Answer is. 90% - 95%.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 51 Para 11 refers to 92%.

Question Number. 62. Turbine engine components are never manufactured by.
Option A. electrical resistance welding.
Option B. argon arc welding.
Option C. gas welding.
Correct Answer is. gas welding.
Explanation. Both Argon arc and Electron beam welding are referred to in RR the Jet Engine so
we assume gas welding is not used, this is probably due to carburisation of the weld.
Question Number. 63. How is a radial turbine driven?.
Option A. By impulse.
Option B. By change of momentum and angle of airflow.
Option C. By reaction.
Correct Answer is. By change of momentum and angle of airflow.
Explanation. Radial turbines are effectively reversed centrifugal compressors.

Question Number. 64. Turbine disk growth is due to.

Option A. a permanent change in disk diameter.
Option B. an overall increase in blade length.
Option C. a build up of carbon deposits.
Correct Answer is. a permanent change in disk diameter.
Explanation. The turbine disc does not include the blades.

Question Number. 65. A nozzle guide vane is.

Option A. hollow in construction to allow for thermal expansion.
Option B. hollow in construction to allow for flow of cooling air.
Option C. solid in construction to support the guide vane.
Correct Answer is. hollow in construction to allow for flow of cooling air.
Explanation. Air is tapped from the H.P compressor and passed through the N.G.V to cool it.

Question Number. 66. A slow constant growth in a turbine blade is known as.
Option A. primary creep.
Option B. secondary creep.
Option C. tertiary creep.
Correct Answer is. secondary creep.
Explanation. NIL.

15.7 Engine Exhaust.

Question Number. 1. The function of the exhaust cone assembly of a turbine engine is to.
Option A. swirl and collect the exhaust gases into a single exhaust jet.
Option B. collect the exhaust gases and act as a noise suppressor.
Option C. straighten and collect the exhaust gases into a solid exhaust jet.
Correct Answer is. straighten and collect the exhaust gases into a solid exhaust jet.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-20.

Question Number. 2. A nozzle is 'choked' when the gas flow or air flow at the throat is.
Option A. sonic.
Option B. subsonic.
Option C. supersonic.
Correct Answer is. sonic.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 14; refers.

Question Number. 3. The struts on the exhaust cone.

Option A. straighten the gas flow only.
Option B. support the exhaust cone and straighten the gas flow.
Option C. support the exhaust cone only.
Correct Answer is. support the exhaust cone and straighten the gas flow.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 4. A nozzle is 'choked' when the engine inlet airflow is.
Option A. subsonic.
Option B. supersonic.
Option C. subsonic or supersonic.
Correct Answer is. subsonic or supersonic.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 5. What is the maximum practical angle through which the gas flow can be
turned during thrust reversal?.
Option A. 180°.
Option B. 50°.
Option C. 135°.
Correct Answer is. 135°.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 160 refers.

Question Number. 6. A supersonic duct is.

Option A. convergent then divergent along its length.
Option B. divergent then convergent along its length.
Option C. a convergent duct that is choked at the largest end at mach 1.
Correct Answer is. convergent then divergent along its length.
Explanation. Visualise the exhaust nozzle of the space shuttle booster rockets.

Question Number. 7. Noise from the jet wake when untreated by suppression is.
Option A. high frequency, high decibel.
Option B. low frequency, low decibel.
Option C. low frequency, high decibel.
Correct Answer is. low frequency, high decibel.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-57 refers.

Question Number. 8. Hot spots on the tail cone of a turbine engine are possible indicators of a
malfunctioning fuel nozzle or.
Option A. a faulty igniter plug.
Option B. an improperly positioned tail cone.
Option C. a faulty combustion chamber.
Correct Answer is. a faulty combustion chamber.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 9. An exhaust cone placed aft of the turbine in a jet engine will cause the
pressure in the first part of the exhaust duct to.
Option A. increase and the velocity to decrease.
Option B. decrease and the velocity to increase.
Option C. increase and the velocity to increase.
Correct Answer is. increase and the velocity to decrease.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-30.

Question Number. 10. A convergent-divergent nozzle.

Option A. requires the aircraft to be travelling at supersonic speeds.
Option B. makes maximum use of pressure thrust.
Option C. produces a type of thrust known as kinetic thrust.
Correct Answer is. makes maximum use of pressure thrust.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 11. The velocity of supersonic air as it flows through a divergent nozzle.
Option A. decreases.
Option B. increases.
Option C. is inversely proportional to the temperature.
Correct Answer is. increases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 12. The Jet Pipe of a gas turbine engine.

Option A. protects the airframe from heat damage.
Option B. has an inner cone to protect the rear turbine disc.
Option C. is convergent in shape to increase the velocity as much as possible.
Correct Answer is. protects the airframe from heat damage.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 13. For what purpose is the propelling nozzle of a gas turbine engine
designed?.
Option A. To increase the velocity and decrease the pressure of the gas stream leaving the
nozzle.
Option B. To decrease the velocity and increase the pressure of the gas stream leaving the
nozzle.
Option C. To increase the velocity and pressure of the gas stream leaving the nozzle.
Correct Answer is. To increase the velocity and decrease the pressure of the gas stream leaving
the nozzle.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 14. If the exit area of the nozzle was too large, the effect is.
Option A. exit velocity lower causing loss of thrust.
Option B. will choke at a lower gas temperature.
Option C. exit velocity lower, negligible effect on thrust.
Correct Answer is. exit velocity lower causing loss of thrust.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 15. A choked nozzle.

Option A. increases thrust.
Option B. decreases thrust.
Option C. has no effect on the thrust.
Correct Answer is. increases thrust.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 16. The exhaust DURING is designed to.

Option A. increase temperature, therefore increasing velocity.
Option B. decrease temperature, therefore decreasing pressure.
Option C. impart a high exit velocity to the exhaust gases.
Correct Answer is. impart a high exit velocity to the exhaust gases.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 17. Reverse thrust can only be selected when the throttle is.
Option A. closed.
Option B. 75% power position.
Option C. open.
Correct Answer is. closed.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 160 refers.

Question Number. 18. A Convergent-Divergent nozzle.

Option A. makes maximum use of Pressure thrust.
Option B. produces a type of thrust known as kinetic thrust.
Option C. requires the aircraft to be travelling at supersonic speeds.
Correct Answer is. makes maximum use of Pressure thrust.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-49 refers.

Question Number. 19. On front fan engines, to obtain thrust reversal, the.
Option A. hot and cold streams are reversed.
Option B. hot stream is reversed.
Option C. cold stream is reversed.
Correct Answer is. cold stream is reversed.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 159 refers.

Question Number. 20. Exhaust noise can be reduced by.

Option A. lowering the vibration frequency.
Option B. increasing the mixing rate.
Option C. increasing the jet velocity.
Correct Answer is. increasing the mixing rate.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 201 refers.

Question Number. 21. Operating thrust reversers at low ground speeds can sometimes
cause.
Option A. sand or other foreign object ingestion, hot gas re-ingestion.
Option B. hot gas re-ingestion, compressor stalls.
Option C. sand or other foreign object ingestion, hot gas re-ingestion, compressor stalls.
Correct Answer is. sand or other foreign object ingestion, hot gas re-ingestion, compressor
stalls.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 6-10.

Question Number. 22. Thrust reversers utilizing a pneumatic actuating system, usually receive
operating pressure from.
Option A. the engine bleed air system.
Option B. high pressure air reservoirs.
Option C. an on-board hydraulic or electrical powered compressor.
Correct Answer is. sand or other foreign object ingestion, hot gas re-ingestion, compressor
stalls.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 23. The purpose of cascade vanes in a thrust reversing system is to.
Option A. turn the exhaust gases forward just after exiting the exhaust nozzle.
Option B. form a solid blocking door in the jet exhaust path.
Option C. turn to a forward direction the fan and/or hot exhaust gases that have been blocked
from exiting through the exhaust nozzle.
Correct Answer is. turn to a forward direction the fan and/or hot exhaust gases that have been
blocked from exiting through the exhaust nozzle.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 24. A convergent exhaust nozzle produces mainly.

Option A. momentum and pressure thrust.
Option B. momentum thrust.
Option C. pressure thrust.
Correct Answer is. momentum thrust.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 218.
Question Number. 25. The rearward thrust capability of an engine with the thrust reverser
system deployed is.
Option A. equal to or less than its forward capability, depending on ambient conditions and
system design.
Option B. less than its forward capability.
Option C. equal to its forward capability.
Correct Answer is. less than its forward capability.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 6-10.

Question Number. 26. Which statement is generally true regarding thrust reverser systems?.
Option A. Engine thrust reversers on the same aircraft usually will not operate independently of
each other (must all be simultaneously).
Option B. It is possible to move some aircraft backward on the ground using reverse thrust.
Option C. Mechanical blockage system design permits a deployment position aft of the exhaust
nozzle only.
Correct Answer is. It is possible to move some aircraft backward on the ground using reverse
thrust.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 6-9.

Question Number. 27. What is the proper operating sequence when using thrust reversers to
slow an aircraft after landing?.
Option A. Advance thrust levers up to takeoff position as conditions require, select thrust
reverse, de-select thrust reverser, retard thrust levers to ground idle.
Option B. Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise thrust reverser levers as required, and retard
thrust reverser levers to ground idle.
Option 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.
Correct Answer is. Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise thrust reverser levers as required,
and retard thrust reverser levers to ground idle.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 6-9.

Question Number. 28. Most exhaust system failures result from thermal fatigue cracking in the
areas of stress concentration. This condition is usually caused by.
Option A. the high temperatures at which the exhaust system operates.
Option B. improper welding techniques during manufacture.
Option C. the drastic temperature change which is encountered at altitude.
Correct Answer is. the high temperatures at which the exhaust system operates.
Explanation. NIL.

Question Number. 29. Thrust reversal on a high bypass engine is achieved by.
Option A. blocker doors.
Option B. clamshell configuration.
Option C. bucket type doors.
Correct Answer is. blocker doors.
Explanation. RR Page 160 figure.15-2 refers but see also Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Powerplant Page 3-50.

Question Number. 30. If damage is found to the reverse thrust cascade vanes and they need
replacing, you can.
Option A. replace damaged vanes with 45 degree vanes.
Option B. only replace vanes with new ones that have the correct part as the originals removed.
Option C. interchange the cascade vanes as they are interchangeable.
Correct Answer is. only replace vanes with new ones that have the correct part as the originals
removed.
Explanation. Cascade vane segments are NOT interchangeable, they all direct air at different
angles.

Question Number. 31. When should thrust reversers be used?.

Option A. At low RPM and low forward speed.
Option B. At high RPM and high forward speed.
Option C. At high RPM and low forward speed.
Correct Answer is. At low RPM and low forward speed.
Explanation. Thrust reversers cannot be actuated if the throttles are set above idle and they can
only be used on the ground.

Question Number. 32. If the area of the nozzle was too large the effect is.
Option A. will 'choke' at mach 1.
Option B. exit velocity lower causing loss of the thrust.
Option C. exit velocity lower, negligible effect on thrust.
Correct Answer is. exit velocity lower causing loss of the thrust.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 2-20 and others.

Question Number. 33. Lobe type exhaust noise suppressors are made from.
Option A. heat resistant alloy.
Option B. composite Material.
Option C. steel.
Correct Answer is. heat resistant alloy.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 205 refers.

Question Number. 34. What indication does the pilot receive that thrust reversers have
deployed?.
Option A. An audible warning.
Option B. A sequence of lights.
Option C. A feeling of rapid deceleration.
Correct Answer is. A sequence of lights.
Explanation. Boeing 757/767 use the word 'rev' in amber for unlocked and green for deployed on
the upper EICAS screen.

Question Number. 35. What angle are the exhaust gasses turned through in a clamshell type
thrust reverser?.
Option A. 180 degrees.
Option B. 135 degrees.
Option C. 45 degrees.
Correct Answer is. 135 degrees.
Explanation. Turned through 135 degrees is 45 degrees forward, the maximum a thrust reverser
of any sort turns the air forward.

Question Number. 36. The purpose of a propelling nozzle is to.

Option A. increase the velocity of the air and increase thrust.
Option B. decrease the velocity of the exhaust to increase static pressure.
Option C. direct the air onto the turbines.
Correct Answer is. increase the velocity of the air and increase thrust.
Explanation. The convergence of the propelling nozzle in a subsonic pure jet engine is set so that
max speed is just below Mach 1.

Question Number. 37. If a thrust reverser is deployed at lower than normal landing speed.
Option A. exhaust gases can be ingested into the engine.
Option B. the thrust reverser will be ineffective.
Option C. if the EGT gets too high the thrust reverser will automatically restow.
Correct Answer is. exhaust gases can be ingested into the engine.
Explanation. Exhaust gas ingestion is a problem for thrust reverser systems when stationary or
very slow.

Question Number. 38. The size of the exhaust section is dictated by.
Option A. cone or diffuser size and location.
Option B. size of engine only.
Option C. size and location of the engine.
Correct Answer is. size and location of the engine.
Explanation. The exhaust section is of a certain diameter and can be of different lengths
depending on the location of the engine within the fuselage or wing root (IE English Electric
Lightning).

Question Number. 39. On a Clamshell door type thrust reverser. The Clamshell doors redirect
the exhaust gas stream.
Option A. 0 degrees to the thrust line.
Option B. 45 degrees to the thrust line.
Option C. 90 degrees to the thrust line.
Correct Answer is. 45 degrees to the thrust line.
Explanation. 45 degrees to the thrust line is an alternative to 'turned through 135 degrees'.

Question Number. 40. Normal gas turbine engine's exhaust duct is.
Option A. divergent.
Option B. convergent/divergent.
Option C. convergent.
Correct Answer is. convergent.
Explanation. The exhaust nozzle consists of a parallel duct then the propelling nozzle which is
always convergent.

Question Number. 41. As the air flows out at the outflow of a choked nozzle.
Option A. velocity increases and pressure decreases.
Option B. velocity and pressure decrease.
Option C. velocity decreases and pressure increases.
Correct Answer is. velocity decreases and pressure increases.
Explanation. A choked nozzle has a shock wave in it and air is at Mach 1. After the shock the air
must be decreased in speed and pressure is rising