Module 15 @FLIGHTENGINEERS
Module 15 @FLIGHTENGINEERS
Module 15
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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°.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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.
Question Number. 1. Main bearing oil seals used with turbine engines are usually what type(s)?.
Option A. Teflon and synthetic rubber.
Option B. Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing.
Option C. Labyrinth and/or silicone rubber.
Correct Answer is. Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing.
Question Number. 2. If, during inspection at engine overhaul, ball or roller bearings are found to have
magnetism but otherwise have no defects, they.
Option A. are in an acceptable service condition.
Option B. cannot be used again.
Option C. must be degaussed before use.
Correct Answer is. must be degaussed before use.
Question Number. 5. Indentations on bearing races caused by high static loads are known as.
Option A. fretting.
Option B. galling.
Option C. brinelling.
Correct Answer is. brinelling.
Question Number. 10. What bearing is used to take axial loads on a main rotation shaft of a gas turbine
engine?
Option A. Plain bearing.
Option B. Roller bearing.
Option C. Ball bearing.
Correct Answer is. Ball bearing.
Explanation. Ball bearings absorb force in all directions. The others only do so radially.
Question Number. 11. Seals on a gas turbine engine restrict leakage of oil by.
Option A. spring pressure.
Option B. closely tolerated contacting components.
Option C. air pressure.
Correct Answer is. air pressure.
Question Number. 13. Squeeze film bearings are usually found on.
Option A. H.P compressor section.
Option B. the turbine section.
Option C. LP compressor section.
Correct Answer is. LP compressor section.
Explanation. Squeeze film bearings utilise the oil film to dampen radial out of balance. The largest rotor is normally
going to have the largest out of balance. hence L.P compressor section is our best guess. No reference can be found.
Question Number. 14. Taper roller bearings accept loads in which direction?.
Option A. Axial loads only.
Option B. Radial and axial in both directions.
Option C. Radial and axial in one direction only.
Correct Answer is. Radial and axial in one direction only.
Explanation. Taper rollers are only used when the axial load is low. I.E thrust bearings are not taper rollers, but ball
bearings.
Question Number. 16. The purpose of 'squeeze film' type bearing is to.
Option A. increase the flow of oil to the rolling element.
Option B. minimise the effect of vibration.
Option C. improve outer race cooling.
Correct Answer is. minimise the effect of vibration.
Explanation. The film of oil acts as a buffer between the outer race and the casing.
Question Number. 17. In a jet engine the rotating assembly oil seals are maintained oil tight by means of.
Option A. a garter seal.
Option B. an annular expander ring.
Option C. air pressure.
Correct Answer is. air pressure.
Explanation. Air pressure acts across a labyrinth seal to hold the oil in the bearing chamber.
Question Number. 6. What will be the result of operating an engine in extremely high temperatures using a
lubricant recommended by the manufacturer for a much lower temperature?.
Option A. The oil pressure will be lower than normal.
Option B. The oil temperature and oil pressure will be higher than normal.
Option C. The oil pressure will be higher than normal.
Correct Answer is. The oil pressure will be lower than normal.
Question Number. 7. The time in seconds required for exactly 60 cubic centimeters of oil to flow through an
accurately calibrated orifice at a specific temperature is recorded as a measurement of the oil's.
Option A. specific gravity.
Option B. flash point.
Option C. viscosity.
Correct Answer is. viscosity.
Question Number. 8. Upon what quality or characteristic of a lubricating oil is its viscosity index based?.
Option A. Its rate of flow through an orifice at a standard temperature.
Option B. Its rate of change in viscosity with temperature change.
Option C. Its resistance to flow at a standard temperature as compared to high grade paraffin base oil at the same
temperature.
Correct Answer is. Its rate of change in viscosity with temperature change.
Question Number. 9. Compared to reciprocating engine oils, the types of oils used in turbine engines.
Option A. are required to carry and disperse a higher level of combustion by-products.
Option B. have less tendency to produce lacquer or coke.
Option C. may permit a somewhat higher level of carbon formation in the engine.
Correct Answer is. have less tendency to produce lacquer or coke.
Question Number. 10. If all other requirements can be met, what type of oil
should be used to achieve theoretically perfect engine
lubrication?.
Option A. An oil that combines high viscosity and low demulsibility.
Option B. The thinnest oil that will stay in place and maintain a reasonable film strength.
Option C. An oil that combines a low viscosity index and a high neutralization number.
Correct Answer is. The thinnest oil that will stay in place and maintain a reasonable film strength.
Question Number. 11. In addition to lubricating (reducing friction between moving parts), engine oil performs
what functions?.
Option A. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion.
Option B. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion, cushions shock loads.
Option C. Cools and seals.
Correct Answer is. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion, cushions shock loads.
Question Number. 13. Which of the following factors helps determine the proper grade of oil to use in a
particular engine?.
Option A. Adequate lubrication in various attitudes of flight.
Option B. Operating speeds of bearings.
Option C. Positive introduction of oil to the bearings.
Correct Answer is. Operating speeds of bearings.
Question Number. 14. Specific gravity is a comparison of the weight of a substance to the weight of an equal
volume of.
Option A. oil at a specific temperature.
Option B. mercury at a specific temperature.
Option C. distilled water at a specific temperature.
Correct Answer is. distilled water at a specific temperature.
Question Number. 15. What advantage do mineral base lubricants have over vegetable oil base lubricants when
used in aircraft engines?.
Option A. Cooling ability.
Option B. Chemical stability.
Option C. Friction resistance.
Correct Answer is. Chemical stability.
Question Number. 16. High tooth pressures and high rubbing velocities, such as occur with spur type gears,
require the use of.
Option A. an E.P lubricant.
Option B. metallic ash detergent oil.
Option C. straight mineral oil.
Correct Answer is. an E.P lubricant.
Question Number. 17. Which of these characteristics is desirable in turbine engine oil?.
Option A. High volatility.
Option B. High flash point.
Option C. Low flash point.
Correct Answer is. High flash point.
Question Number. 18. What action is taken to protect integral fuel tanks from corrosion due to micro biological
contamination?.
Option A. Rubber liners are installed in the tank.
Option B. A biocidal additive is added to the fuel.
Option C. The inside of the tank is coated with yellow chromate.
Correct Answer is. A biocidal additive is added to the fuel.
Question Number. 19. What should be checked/changed to ensure the validity of a turbine engine performance
check if an alternate fuel is to be used?.
Option A. Maximum RPM adjustment.
Option B. Fuel specific gravity setting.
Option C. EPR gauge calibration.
Correct Answer is. Fuel specific gravity setting.
Question Number. 27. If the specific gravity of a fuel is increased, the weight of a tank of fuel will.
Option A. decrease.
Option B. remain the same.
Option C. increase.
Correct Answer is. increase.
Explanation. SG = Weight of fuel relative to water.
Question Number. 28. Reid vapour pressure, is the vapour pressure exerted by a fuel when heated to.
Option A. 38°C.
Option B. 48°C.
Option C. 15°C.
Correct Answer is. 38°C.
Question Number. 3. A scavenge filter is incorporated in a gas turbine lubrication system to.
Option A. protect the scavenge pump.
Option B. protect the oil cooler.
Option C. protect the pressure pump.
Correct Answer is. protect the pressure pump.
Explanation. RR The Jet Engine (New Edition) Page 181.
Question Number. 4. The working fluid of a constant speed drive (C.S.D) is.
Option A. from separate tank.
Option B. within the unit.
Option C. taken from the engine lubrication system.
Correct Answer is. within the unit.
Explanation. C.S.Ds and I.D.Gs have their own self contained oil system.
Question Number. 5. What is the possible cause when a turbine engine indicates no change in power setting
parameters, but oil temperature is high?.
Option A. High scavenge pump oil flow.
Option B. Turbine damage and/or loss of turbine efficiency.
Option C. Engine main bearing distress.
Correct Answer is. Engine main bearing distress.
Question Number. 7. What filters are used to protect oil pressure spray jets?.
Option A. Felt/paper filters.
Option B. In-line thread filters.
Option C. Micronic filters.
Correct Answer is. In-line thread filters.
Explanation. RR book page 82 states that thread type filters are used as last chance filters.
Question Number. 10. Oil picks up the most heat from which of the following turbine engine components?.
Option A. Compressor bearing.
Option B. Rotor coupling.
Option C. Turbine bearing.
Correct Answer is. Turbine bearing.
Question Number. 11. In a jet engine which uses a fuel oil heat exchanger, the oil temperature is controlled by
a thermostatic valve that regulates the flow of.
Option A. both fuel and oil through the heat exchanger.
Option B. oil through the heat exchanger.
Option C. fuel through the heat exchanger.
Correct Answer is. oil through the heat exchanger.
Question Number. 12. What is the purpose of the last chance oil filters?.
Option A. To filter the oil immediately before it enters the main bearings.
Option B. To assure a clean supply of oil to the lubrication system.
Option C. To prevent damage to the oil spray nozzle.
Correct Answer is. To prevent damage to the oil spray nozzle.
Question Number. 13. Which of the following is a function of the fuel oil heat exchanger on a turbojet engine?.
Option A. Aerates the fuel.
Option B. Emulsifies the oil.
Option C. Increases fuel temperature.
Correct Answer is. Increases fuel temperature.
Question Number. 14. At cruise RPM, some oil will flow through the relief valve of a gear type engine oil
pump. This is normal as the relief valve is set at a pressure which is.
Option A. higher than pressure pump capabilities.
Option B. lower than the pressure pump capabilities.
Option C. lower than the pump inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. lower than the pressure pump capabilities.
Question Number. 15. What will happen to the return oil if the oil line between the scavenger pump and the oil
cooler separates?.
Option A. Oil will accumulate in the engine.
Option B. The scavenger return line check valve will close and force the oil to bypass directly to the intake side
of the pressure pump.
Option C. The return oil will be pumped overboard.
Correct Answer is. The scavenger return line check valve will close and force the oil to bypass directly to the
intake side of the pressure pump.
Question Number. 16. The oil dampened main bearing utilized in some turbine engines is used to.
Option A. dampen surges in oil pressure to the bearings.
Option B. provide lubrication of bearings from the beginning of starting rotation until normal oil pressure is
established.
Option C. provide an oil film between the outer race and the bearing housing in order to reduce vibration tendencies
in the rotor system, and to allow for slight misalignment.
Correct Answer is. provide an oil film between the outer race and the bearing housing in order to reduce vibration
tendencies in the rotor system, and to allow for slight misalignment.
Question Number. 17. After making a welded repair to a pressurized type turbine engine oil tank, the tank
should be pressure checked to.
Option A. not less than 5 PSI plus the maximum operating pressure of the tank.
Option B. not less than 5 PSI plus the average operating pressure of the tank.
Option C. 5 PSI.
Correct Answer is. not less than 5 PSI plus the maximum operating pressure of the tank.
Question Number. 18. Possible failure related ferrous metal particles in turbine engine oil cause an (electrical)
indicating type magnetic chip detector to indicate their presence by.
Option A. bridging the gap between the detector center (positive) electrode and the ground electrode.
Option B. generating a small electric current that is caused by the particles being in contact with the dissimilar metal
of the detector tip.
Option C. disturbing the magnetic lines of flux around the detector tip.
Correct Answer is. bridging the gap between the detector center (positive) electrode and the ground electrode.
Question Number. 19. What would be the probable result if the oil system pressure relief valve should stick in
the open position on a turbine engine?.
Option A. Increased oil pressure.
Option B. Decreased oil temperature.
Option C. Insufficient lubrication.
Correct Answer is. Decreased oil temperature.
Question Number. 20. What is the primary purpose of the oil to fuel heat exchanger?.
Option A. De aerate the oil.
Option B. Cool the oil.
Option C. Cool the fuel.
Correct Answer is. Cool the oil.
Question Number. 21. Low oil pressure can be detrimental to the internal engine components. However, high oil
pressure.
Option A. has a negligible effect.
Option B. will not occur because of pressure losses around the bearings.
Option C. should be limited to the engine manufacturer's recommendations.
Correct Answer is. should be limited to the engine manufacturer's recommendations.
Question Number. 22. What is the primary purpose of the oil breather pressurization system that is used on
turbine engines?.
Option A. Prevents foaming of the oil.
Option B. Allows aeration of the oil for better lubrication because of the air/oil mist.
Option C. Provides a proper oil spray pattern from the main bearing oil jets.
Correct Answer is. Prevents foaming of the oil.
Question Number. 23. What type of oil system is usually found on turbine engines?.
Option A. Dry sump, dip, and splash.
Option B. Dry sump, pressure, and spray.
Option C. Wet sump, spray, and splash.
Correct Answer is. Dry sump, pressure, and spray.
Question Number. 24. How are the teeth of the gears in the accessory section of an engine normally
lubricated?.
Option A. By surrounding the load bearing portions with baffles or housings within which oil pressure can be
maintained.
Option B. By splashed or sprayed oil.
Option C. By submerging the load bearing portions in oil.
Correct Answer is. By splashed or sprayed oil.
Question Number. 25. Manufacturers normally require turbine engine oil servicing within a short time after engine
shutdown primarily to.
Option A. prevent over servicing.
Option B. help dilute and neutralize any contaminants that may already be present in the engine's oil system.
Option C. provide a better indication of any oil leaks in the system.
Correct Answer is. prevent over servicing.
Question Number. 26. In order to relieve excessive pump pressure in an engine's internal oil system, most
engines are equipped with a.
Option A. vent.
Option B. relief valve.
Option C. bypass valve.
Correct Answer is. relief valve.
Question Number. 27. The type of oil pumps most commonly used on turbine engines are classified as.
Option A. positive displacement.
Option B. constant speed.
Option C. variable displacement.
Correct Answer is. positive displacement.
Question Number. 28. If the oil in the oil cooler core and annular jacket becomes congealed, what unit prevents
damage to the cooler?.
Option A. Oil pressure relief valve.
Option B. Airflow control valve.
Option C. Surge protection valve.
Correct Answer is. Oil pressure relief valve.
Question Number. 29. What will result if an oil filter becomes completely blocked?.
Option A. Oil flow to the engine will stop.
Option B. Oil will flow at the normal rate through the system.
Option C. Oil will flow at a reduced rate through the system.
Correct Answer is. Oil will flow at the normal rate through the system.
Question Number. 30. A turbine engine dry sump lubrication system of the self contained, high pressure design.
Option A. stores oil in the engine crankcase.
Option B. has no heat exchanger.
Option C. consists of pressure, breather, and scavenge subsystems.
Correct Answer is. consists of pressure, breather, and scavenge subsystems.
Question Number. 31. What is the primary purpose of the hopper located in the oil supply tank of some dry
sump engine installations?.
Option A. To reduce the time required to warm the oil to operating temperatures.
Option B. To impart a centrifugal motion to the oil entering the tank so that the foreign particles in the oil will
separate more readily.
Option C. To reduce surface aeration of the hot oil and thus reduce oxidation and the formation of sludge and
varnish.
Correct Answer is. To reduce the time required to warm the oil to operating temperatures.
Question Number. 32. What determines the minimum particle size which will be excluded or filtered by a cuno
type (stacked disc, edge filtration) filter?.
Option A. Both the number and thickness of the discs in the assembly.
Option B. The spacer thickness.
Option C. The disc thickness.
Correct Answer is. The spacer thickness.
Question Number. 34. A felt filter in an oil lubrication system should be.
Option A. removed and cleaned in M.E.K.
Option B. removed and replaced with a new filter element.
Option C. removed and cleaned in a container of lead free petrol.
Correct Answer is. removed and replaced with a new filter element.
Question Number. 35. What filter is used in a oil scavenge pump in the inlet side of the pump?.
Option A. Wire wound filter.
Option B. Threaded filter.
Option C. Wire mesh filter.
Correct Answer is. Wire mesh filter.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 82 refers to a coarse strainer fatted to the inlet of oil pumps. Wire
mesh is considered to be the same thing.
Question Number. 36. A vane type oil pump output is controlled by.
Option A. outlet pressure against spring pressure.
Option B. outlet pressure controlling servo.
Option C. output pressure controlling plate angle.
Correct Answer is. outlet pressure against spring pressure.
Question Number. 38. A jet engine gear box breather is prevented from leaking oil to atmosphere by the action
of.
Option A. air or oil valve.
Option B. oil thrower ring and centrifugal force.
Option C. impeller and centrifugal force.
Correct Answer is. impeller and centrifugal force.
Explanation. Refer to page 81 Rolls Royce The Jet Engine for a diagram of a gearbox centrifugal breather.
Question Number. 39. The air-cooled-oil-cooler has an anti-surge valve in order to.
Option A. protect the cooler.
Option B. restrict the engine max oil pressure.
Option C. stop oil draining from the system when the cooler is removed.
Correct Answer is. protect the cooler.
Explanation. The term anti surge valve is unusual, an oil pressure relief bypass valve is a better description.
Question Number. 41. The oil system generally used on most modern turboprop engines is.
Option A. dry sump type.
Option B. wet sump type.
Option C. A low pressure system.
Correct Answer is. dry sump type.
Explanation. The oil is contained in a separate oil tank.
Question Number. 42. A spur gear pump operating in a lubrication system promotes.
Option A. high flow at low pressure.
Option B. low flow at low pressure.
Option C. low flow at high pressure.
Correct Answer is. low flow at high pressure.
Question Number. 43. Last chance' filters in a lubrication system are serviced during.
Option A. line maintenance.
Option B. routine oil change.
Option C. engine overhaul.
Correct Answer is. engine overhaul.
Question Number. 44. The identification of a lubrication fluid line is the word 'lubrication'.
Option A. followed by a caution.
Option B. followed by squares.
Option C. followed by circles.
Correct Answer is. followed by squares.
Question Number. 1. If the swash plate of a positive displacement swash plate pump is perpendicular to the
axis of the pump, the flow will be.
Option A. reversed.
Option B. zero.
Option C. maximum.
Correct Answer is. zero.
Question Number. 2. What moves the swash plate away from the minimum stroke position?.
Option A. Reduced inlet pressure.
Option B. A spring.
Option C. Increased servo pressure.
Correct Answer is. A spring.
Question Number. 4. How is servo pressure, which is used to control fuel pump 'Swash Plate' angle obtained?.
Option A. From pump delivery pressure through variable restrictions.
Option B. From pump delivery pressure through fixed restrictions.
Option C. From pump inlet pressure through fixed restrictions.
Correct Answer is. From pump delivery pressure through variable restrictions.
Question Number. 5. What would be the effect on the engine if the B.P.C half ball valve in the servo line
sticks open?.
Option A. A reduction of fuel flow, therefore a decrease in RPM .
Option B. The B.P.C would be ineffective at sea level only.
Option C. An increase of fuel flow, therefore an increase in RPM .
Correct Answer is. An increase of fuel flow, therefore an increase in RPM .
Question Number. 7. If fuel pump servo pressure is reduced, pump output will.
Option A. increase.
Option B. decrease.
Option C. remain constant.
Correct Answer is. decrease.
Question Number. 8. Why is the B.P.C fitted in a gas turbine engine fuel system?.
Option A. To vary pressure pump output in relation to the pressure variation at the intake.
Option B. To proportion the fuel flow between primary and main burner lines.
Option C. To decrease the fuel flow to the burners with increased air intake pressure.
Correct Answer is. To vary pressure pump output in relation to the pressure variation at the intake.
Question Number. 9. What must be done after the fuel control unit has been replaced on an aircraft gas
turbine engine?.
Option A. You must recalibrate the fuel nozzles.
Option B. You must retrim the engine.
Option C. You must perform a full power engine run to check fuel flow.
Correct Answer is. You must retrim the engine.
Question Number. 10. A kinetic valve is a device used to control H.P pump output. This is achieved by
movement of a.
Option A. needle valve.
Option B. diaphragm and half ball valve.
Option C. knife blade.
Correct Answer is. knife blade.
Question Number. 12. During any stabilised running condition, the spill or half ball valve is.
Option A. lightly seated.
Option B. closed fully.
Option C. open fully.
Correct Answer is. lightly seated.
Question Number. 13. What is the purpose of the attenuator fitted between the H.P fuel pump and the B.P.C in
a fuel system?.
Option A. It restricts the pressure feed top the B.P.C.
Option B. It ensures a supply of fuel free from foreign matter to the BC half ball valve.
Option C. It damps out pulsations in the fuel delivery to the B.P.C.
Correct Answer is. It damps out pulsations in the fuel delivery to the B.P.C.
Question Number. 14. Why is the hydromechanical governor fitted to a gas turbine engine fuel pump?.
Option A. To enable the engine to operate over a wide range of fuel SGs.
Option B. To enable efficient control of fuel flow to be maintained at altitude.
Option C. To enable the engine to operate over a wide range of fuel flow.
Correct Answer is. To enable the engine to operate over a wide range of fuel SGs.
Question Number. 17. When considering a centrifugal type engine speed governor, an increase in fuel S.G. will
cause.
Option A. no change in maximum RPM .
Option B. an increase in maximum RPM .
Option C. a reduction in maximum RPM .
Correct Answer is. a reduction in maximum RPM .
Question Number. 19. Normal fuel/air ratio for successful combustion is.
Option A. 15:1.
Option B. 25:1.
Option C. 10:1.
Correct Answer is. 15:1.
Question Number. 20. Which of the following influences the operation of an automatic fuel control unit on a
turbojet engine?.
Option A. Exhaust gas temperature.
Option B. Mixture control position.
Option C. Burner pressure.
Correct Answer is. Burner pressure.
Question Number. 22. The fuel pump plungers are lubricated by.
Option A. synthetic anti-freeze oil.
Option B. grease packed bearings.
Option C. the Fuel.
Correct Answer is. the Fuel.
Question Number. 23. Which forces control the maximum RPM governor in a non-hydromechanical swashplate
type of pump?.
Option A. Rotor centrifugal pressure opposed to tension spring loading.
Option B. Rotor centrifugal pressure plus tension spring loading opposed to pump delivery pressure.
Option C. Rotor centrifugal pressure plus tension spring loading opposed to pump inlet pressure.
Correct Answer is. Rotor centrifugal pressure opposed to tension spring loading.
Question Number. 24. Why do the holes in the body of the duple burner provide air to the shroud around the
burner head?.
Option A. To reduce burner temperature.
Option B. To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow running.
Option C. To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.
Correct Answer is. To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.
Question Number. 29. With a decrease in fuel SG, what is the result when the engine is fitted with an
uncompensated fuel governor?.
Option A. No effect.
Option B. Maximum RPM decrease.
Option C. Maximum RPM increase.
Correct Answer is. Maximum RPM increase.
Question Number. 30. The maximum RPM of a turbine engine is limited by.
Option A. a temperature sensitive device which reduces the fuel pump speed.
Option B. diversion of some of the fuel pump outlet flow by a spill valve sensitive to burner fuel pressure.
Option C. reduction of the fuel pump stroke by a spill valve sensitive to centrifugally generated fuel pressure.
Correct Answer is. reduction of the fuel pump stroke by a spill valve sensitive to centrifugally generated fuel
pressure.
Question Number. 31. To what condition does the fuel flow respond during aircraft acceleration?.
Option A. Mass airflow rate through the engine.
Option B. The effect of 'ram-air' at altitude.
Option C. The change in pressure at the compressor intake.
Correct Answer is. Mass airflow rate through the engine.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 7-6 Refers. This refers to the parameters that make mass
airflow- T2 and N2 in particular.
Question Number. 32. During acceleration, the fuel flow is increased at a controlled rate in order to.
Option A. prevent fuel pump damage.
Option B. increase s.f.c.
Option C. prevent surge and the risk of flame-out.
Correct Answer is. prevent surge and the risk of flame-out.
Explanation. Over fuelling during acceleration is a prime cause of surge.
Question Number. 34. If the swash plate of a positive displacement swash plate pump is perpendicular to the
axis of the pump, the flow will be.
Option A. zero.
Option B. reversed.
Option C. maximum.
Correct Answer is. zero.
Question Number. 36. The type of fuel control unit most commonly used in modern jet engines is.
Option A. mechanical.
Option B. hydro-mechanical.
Option C. electrical.
Correct Answer is. hydro-mechanical.
Question Number. 37. How is servo pressure, which is used to control fuel pump swash plate angle, obtained?.
Option A. From pump inlet pressure through fixed restrictions.
Option B. From pump delivery pressure through fixed restrictions.
Option C. From pump delivery pressure through variable restrictions.
Correct Answer is. From pump delivery pressure through variable restrictions.
Explanation. Servo pressure is initially supplied through a fixed restrictor, then modified by half ball valve and kinetic
knives Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 98-101 refers.
Question Number. 38. Why is the Barometric Pressure Control fitted in a turboshaft engine fuel system?.
Option A. To proportion the fuel flow between primary and main burner lines.
Option B. To vary pressure pump output in relation to the pressure variation at the intake.
Option C. To decrease the fuel flow to the burners with increased air intake pressure.
Correct Answer is. To vary pressure pump output in relation to the pressure variation at the intake.
Explanation. Barometric Pressure Control is an old name for Altitude (and hence air density) Sensing Unit see Rolls
Royce The Jet Engine figure 10-12 or 10-7.
Question Number. 39. During any stabilised running condition, the spill or half ball valve is.
Option A. always varying between fully closed and fully seated.
Option B. lightly seated.
Option C. open fully.
Correct Answer is. lightly seated.
Question Number. 40. The swash plate in a fuel pump, when static is.
Option A. at some intermediate position.
Option B. in the minimum position.
Option C. in the maximum position.
Correct Answer is. in the maximum position.
Question Number. 41. A kinetic valve is a device used to control H.P pump output. This is achieved by
movement of a.
Option A. diaphragm and half ball valve.
Option B. knife blade.
Option C. needle valve.
Correct Answer is. knife blade.
Question Number. 42. Why is it necessary to control fuel supply to the engine during rapid acceleration?.
Option A. To prevent compressor stall above cruise RPM .
Option B. To control maximum RPM .
Option C. To prevent excessively high EGT and possible compressor surge.
Correct Answer is. To prevent excessively high EGT and possible compressor surge.
Question Number. 43. Which component corrects for air density effects on fuel/air mixture in a gas turbine
engine?.
Option A. The barometric pressure control unit.
Option B. The adjustable throttle valve.
Option C. The pressurising valve.
Correct Answer is. The barometric pressure control unit.
Explanation. Barometric pressure senses density changes.
Question Number. 44. Why is the high pressure fuel pump fitted in a gas turbine engine aircraft?.
Option A. To maintain a vapour free pressure from the aircraft fuel tanks to the LP fuel pump.
Option B. As an emergency in case of failure of the LP pump.
Option C. To provide the majority of the fuel pressure to the engine.
Correct Answer is. To provide the majority of the fuel pressure to the engine.
Question Number. 45. What are the positions of the pressurization valve and the dump valve in a jet engine
fuel system when the engine is shut down?.
Option A. Pressurization valve open, dump valve open.
Option B. Pressurization valve closed, dump valve open.
Option C. Pressurization valve closed, dump valve closed.
Correct Answer is. Pressurization valve open, dump valve open.
Question Number. 46. The density of air is very important when mixing fuel and air to obtain a correct fuel to
air ratio. Which of the following weighs the most?.
Option A. 75 parts of dry air and 25 parts of water vapor.
Option B. 100 parts of dry air.
Option C. 50 parts of dry air and 50 parts of water vapor.
Correct Answer is. 100 parts of dry air.
Question Number. 48. For what primary purpose is a turbine engine fuel control unit trimmed?.
Option A. To obtain maximum thrust output when desired.
Option B. To properly position the power levers.
Option C. To adjust the idle RPM .
Correct Answer is. To obtain maximum thrust output when desired.
Question Number. 49. Which type of fuel control is used on most of today's turbine engines?.
Option A. Hydromechanical or electronic.
Option B. Mechanical.
Option C. Electronic.
Correct Answer is. Hydromechanical or electronic.
Question Number. 50. Under which of the following conditions will the trimming of a turbine engine be most
accurate?.
Option A. No wind and low moisture.
Option B. High moisture and low wind.
Option C. High wind and high moisture.
Correct Answer is. No wind and low moisture.
Question Number. 52. In order to stabilize cams, springs, and linkages within the fuel control, manufacturers
generally recommend that all final turbine engine trim adjustments be made in the.
Option A. decrease direction.
Option B. increase direction.
Option C. decrease direction after over-adjustment.
Correct Answer is. increase direction.
Question Number. 53. When trimming a turbine engine, the fuel control is adjusted to.
Option A. set idle RPM and maximum speed or E.P.R.
Option B. produce as much power as the engine is capable of producing.
Option C. allow the engine to produce maximum RPM without regard to power output.
Correct Answer is. set idle RPM and maximum speed or E.P.R.
Question Number. 54. A supervisory electronic engine control (E.E.C) is a system that receives engine
operating information and.
Option A. controls engine operation according to ambient temperature, pressure, and humidity.
Option B. adjusts a standard hydromechanical fuel control unit to obtain the most effective engine operation.
Option C. develops the commands to various actuators to control engine parameters.
Correct Answer is. adjusts a standard hydromechanical fuel control unit to obtain the most effective engine operation.
Question Number. 56. What causes the fuel divider valve to open in a turbine engine duplex fuel nozzle?.
Option A. An electrically operated solenoid.
Option B. Bleed air after the engine reaches idle RPM .
Option C. Fuel pressure.
Correct Answer is. Fuel pressure.
Question Number. 57. The valve on a vane type fuel flow measuring device becomes stuck. What safety backup
is available for the engine fuel flow?.
Option A. A differential pressure bypass valve.
Option B. A bypass valve.
Option C. A fuel bleed valve.
Correct Answer is. A differential pressure bypass valve.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and integrated systems page 369 refers. Note the valve opens against spring
pressure.
Question Number. 58. What are the principal advantages of the duplex fuel nozzle used in many turbine
engines?
Option A. Allows a wider range of fuels and filters to be used.
Option B. Restricts the amount of fuel flow to a level where more efficient and complete burning of the fuel is
achieved.
Option C. Provides better atomization and uniform flow pattern.
Correct Answer is. Provides better atomization and uniform flow pattern.
Question Number. 59. What is the purpose of the flow divider in a turbine engine duplex fuel nozzle?.
Option A. Allows an alternate flow of fuel if the primary flow clogs or is restricted.
Option B. Provides a flow path for bleed air which aids in the atomization of fuel.
Option C. Creates the primary and secondary fuel supplies.
Correct Answer is. Creates the primary and secondary fuel supplies.
Question Number. 60. Which of the following turbine fuel filters has the greatest filtering action?.
Option A. Stacked charcoal.
Option B. Small wire mesh.
Option C. Micron.
Correct Answer is. Micron.
Question Number. 61. Where is the engine fuel shutoff valve usually located?.
Option A. Aft of the firewall.
Option B. Adjacent to the fuel pump.
Option C. Downstream of the engine driven fuel pump.
Correct Answer is. Downstream of the engine driven fuel pump.
Question Number. 63. If a FADEC loses its ADC input. In the short term it will.
Option A. go to limit protection mode.
Option B. go into hard reversion.
Option C. go into soft reversion.
Correct Answer is. go into soft reversion.
Explanation. Sometimes known as the Alternate mode. CF-6 FADEC engine has this facility.
Question Number. 65. When both FADEC channels are healthy they will alternate.
Option A. as selected on the flight deck.
Option B. when one channel fails.
Option C. on each engine start.
Correct Answer is. on each engine start.
Question Number. 67. In a FADEC system, what is the result of Channel A failing to receive information from a
sensor?.
Option A. Channel A will take the information from the backup sensor.
Option B. Channel A will take the information from channel B.
Option C. Channel B will assume control.
Correct Answer is. Channel A will take the information from channel B.
Explanation. This assumes that channel A is still capable of full control and that channel B is receiving a good sensor
signal.
Question Number. 68. In a FADEC engine with a hydromechanical fuel system, how is fuel flow controlled?.
Option A. By oil hydraulics.
Option B. By fuel pressure.
Option C. By electro-hydraulic servo valves (E.H.S.Vs).
Correct Answer is. By electro-hydraulic servo valves (E.H.S.Vs).
Question Number. 70. The air data inputs to the FADEC E.C.U fails. The result will be:.
Option A. a lack of flight data.
Option B. the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe mode.
Option C. uncorrected data from hard wired analogue sensors is utilised.
Correct Answer is. the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe mode.
Explanation. If all air data input fails then the E.C.U reverts to an alternate (Fail-safe) mode.
Question Number. 73. When re-light is required in flight on a FADEC engine, the pilot selects.
Option A. one igniter.
Option B. igniter selected automatically.
Option C. both igniters.
Correct Answer is. igniter selected automatically.
Explanation. The FADEC chooses whichever igniter it wants.
Question Number. 74. The position of fuel heater in fuel system is.
Option A. between the fuel control unit and the burner manifold.
Option B. after the LP fuel filter and before the H.P pump.
Option C. before the LP fuel filter.
Correct Answer is. before the LP fuel filter.
Explanation. This position ensures the fuel will not freeze in the fuel filter. RR The Jet Engine Page 116 Para 100
refers.
Question Number. 75. The E.E.C receives its primary power from.
Option A. 115V AC emergency BUS.
Option B. separate permanent magnet alternator.
Option C. 115V AC main BUS.
Correct Answer is. separate permanent magnet alternator.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant page 7-22 refers. note that answers a and b are back up
power supplies.
Question Number. 79. When a throttle is selected to increase power, the pressure drop across the Fuel Control
Unit throttle orifice.
Option A. increases then decreases due to decreasing pump output.
Option B. drops then increases due to increasing pump output.
Option C. remains the same.
Correct Answer is. drops then increases due to increasing pump output.
Explanation. On selection the pressure drop across the throttle decreases then recovers as the pump increases the flow
of fuel.
Question Number. 80. When the E.E.C supervisory circuit senses a fault on the engine, the fault annunciator
light will be on and the E.E.C will.
Option A. remove fuel, down trimming signal only when E.E.C switch selected off.
Option B. remove fuel, down trimming signal immediately.
Option C. remove fuel, down trimming signal only after landing.
Correct Answer is. remove fuel, down trimming signal immediately.
Question Number. 82. A FADEC does not have which of the following?.
Option A. Control of thrust reverser operation.
Option B. An automatic starting capability.
Option C. Automatic control of engine fire bottles.
Correct Answer is. Automatic control of engine fire bottles.
Explanation. Fire extinguishers are always operated from the flight deck.
Question Number. 84. During aerobatic manoeuvres, what prevents fuel from
spilling out of fuel tank vents?.
Option A. Booster pump differential pressure.
Option B. Baffle plates in tanks.
Option C. Float operated valves.
Correct Answer is. Float operated valves.
Explanation. Float operated valves allow the vent lines to vent both ways if there is no fuel on the float, but will `shut
when the float is lifted by fuel.
Question Number. 85. After a bag tank replacement, where would you disconnect the system to carry out the
flow checks?.
Option A. At the engine.
Option B. At tank outlet.
Option C. Tank isolation cock.
Correct Answer is. At the engine.
Explanation. CAIPs AL/3-17 states that for any aircraft fuel flow test after major system interruption connect the flow
rig at the engine bulkhead.
Question Number. 86. What is the purpose of a silver strip on a fuel filter?.
Option A. To detect excess metal.
Option B. To detect sulphur in fuel.
Option C. To strain oil for contamination.
Correct Answer is. To detect sulphur in fuel.
Question Number. 87. The basic concept of an H.P fuel control is.
Option A. automatic adjustment of the fuel control unit by preventing excess fuel reaching the burners.
Option B. the bleeding of excess fuel back to the input of the H.P pump swash plate piston.
Option C. constant adjustment of the swash plate angle of the H.P fuel pump.
Correct Answer is. constant adjustment of the swash plate angle of the H.P fuel pump.
Question Number. 88. To prevent compressor surge and overheating of the combustion chamber due to over
fuelling.
Option A. a barometric unit is fitted.
Option B. a throttle unit is fitted.
Option C. an acceleration control unit is fitted.
Correct Answer is. an acceleration control unit is fitted.
Explanation. The acceleration unit automatically limits the rate of increase of fuel flow until sufficient air is passing
through the engine.
Question Number. 90. Out of the following thrust lever resolver angles, which one is the forward idle setting?.
Option A. 5 degrees.
Option B. 85 degrees.
Option C. 40 degrees.
Correct Answer is. 40 degrees.
Explanation. All FADEC engines will have reverse thrust settings therefore the T.L.A of 0 degrees will be max
reverse, and 85 will be max forward therefore 40 is the idle figureure.
Question Number. 95. In a FADEC system, what does the E.E.C measure along with RPM ?.
Option A. Pressure and Temperature.
Option B. Pressure.
Option C. Temperature.
Correct Answer is. Pressure and Temperature.
Explanation. Normally the E.E.C reads as a minimum To Po Ps3 and T25.
Question Number. 96. In a FADEC system, how are the power supply windings for channel A and Channel B
wound?.
Option A. Two independent generators.
Option B. On one generator with 2 separate windings.
Option C. One generator and one winding.
Correct Answer is. On one generator with 2 separate windings.
Explanation. The engine alternator is a permanent magnet alternator with 2 windings within the stator housing. There
may also be a third winding that is used to indicate H.P RPM (H.P tachometer) within the same housing.
Question Number. 97. If an Engine FADEC system loses air-data permanently, the pilot will.
Option A. turn that E.E.C Off.
Option B. select alternate pitot static.
Option C. switch to Alt on the relevant E.E.C.
Correct Answer is. switch to Alt on the relevant E.E.C.
Explanation. By switching to Alternate mode manually the E.E.C uses cornerstone Pamb and Tamb.
Question Number. 98. A FADEC system takes measurements from Engine Speed,.
Option A. Temperature and Pressure.
Option B. and Temperature.
Option C. and Pressure.
Correct Answer is. Temperature and Pressure.
Explanation. T-ambient, P-ambient and P s3 as a minimum.
Question Number. 99. Main purpose of the fuel boost pumps is to provide.
Option A. emergency dump jettison.
Option B. cross-feed fuel from one tank to another.
Option C. fuel pressure to both engine pumps.
Correct Answer is. fuel pressure to both engine pumps.
Explanation. Supply of fuel to the engines is the primary purpose although the other two answers may also be options.
Question Number. 100. The swash plate in the fuel pump of an axial flow gas turbine engine is controlled by.
Option A. servo hydraulic pressure.
Option B. electrical servo control.
Option C. servo fuel pressure.
Correct Answer is. servo fuel pressure.
Question Number. 101. The end fittings on a fuel non-return valve are normally of different sizes to.
Option A. prevent incorrect installation.
Option B. facilitate bleeding the system.
Option C. allow a full fuel flow through the valve.
Correct Answer is. prevent incorrect installation.
Explanation. Also known as check valves, NRV's have different end fittings and sometimes an arrow showing direction
of flow embossed on the casing.
Question Number. 102. E.E.C receives signals from RPM sensor and.
Option A. pressure sensors.
Option B. pressure and temperature sensors.
Option C. temperature sensors.
Correct Answer is. pressure and temperature sensors.
Explanation. Modern FADEC systems receive all three types of sensor but quite often do not use the EGT signals for
control.
Question Number. 103. When does E.E.C channel change over occur?.
Option A. On engine start up.
Option B. On engine shut down.
Option C. On fault.
Correct Answer is. On engine start up.
Explanation. The E.E.C prepares for the changeover by resetting the E.E.C on shut down, but does not actually do it
until the next start. A simple single fault (compared to a complete channel failure) will not cause a change over.
Question Number. 104. The possible combined output from all the scavenge pumps in a lubrication system will
be.
Option A. greater than the pressure pump output.
Option B. less than the pressure pump output.
Option C. the same as the pressure pump output.
Correct Answer is. greater than the pressure pump output.
Question Number. 105. If the knife-edge blade in a kinetic valve is fully in.
Option A. pump pressure is constant.
Option B. servo pressure is being bled off.
Option C. servo pressure is increasing.
Correct Answer is. servo pressure is being bled off.
Question Number. 2. In an axial flow turbine engine, compressor bleed air is sometimes used to aid in cooling
the.
Option A. inlet guide vanes.
Option B. turbine, vanes, blades, and bearings.
Option C. fuel.
Correct Answer is. turbine, vanes, blades, and bearings.
Question Number. 3. If air is taken from the compressor for air conditioning or anti-icing.
Option A. thrust will increase EGT will increase.
Option B. thrust will decrease EGT will increase.
Option C. thrust will decrease EGT will decrease.
Correct Answer is. thrust will decrease EGT will increase.
Explanation. Air is taken from the H.P compressor hence there is less mass flow.
Question Number. 7. The heat absorbed by internal components can be detrimental to thrust and is prevented
by.
Option A. reducing fuel flow to reduce internal temperature.
Option B. bleeding air off the compressor to heat the components.
Option C. bleeding air off the compressor to cool the components.
Correct Answer is. bleeding air off the compressor to cool the components.
Question Number. 8. On a gas turbine engine, thermal wing de-icing system derives air.
Option A. via air from the H.P turbine.
Option B. through a pressure regulating shut-off valve (P.R.S.O.V).
Option C. through a pressure relief system.
Correct Answer is. through a pressure regulating shut-off valve (P.R.S.O.V).
Question Number. 9. Inlet for cooling air for the first stage turbine blades is fed via the.
Option A. blade root.
Option B. grill holes.
Option C. leading edge of the blade.
Correct Answer is. blade root.
Explanation. The cooling air is ducted through the turbine disc to the blade root then out into the airstream through
holes in the leading and trailing edges.
Question Number. 3. In an electrical starting system, the slow start resistor is short circuited by the.
Option A. centrifugal Switch.
Option B. time switch.
Option C. overspeed switch.
Correct Answer is. centrifugal Switch.
Question Number. 6. If the engine fails to light-up, the starter cycle is canceled by.
Option A. a centrifugal switch.
Option B. a low pressure relay.
Option C. a time switch.
Correct Answer is. a time switch.
Question Number. 7. For starting the engine, the H.P cock should be initially.
Option A. in a position which depends on the fuel system.
Option B. open.
Option C. closed.
Correct Answer is. closed.
Question Number. 10. A 'hot start' with excessive temperatures may be caused by.
Option A. wrong grade of fuel.
Option B. throttle partly open.
Option C. high electrical power supply.
Correct Answer is. throttle partly open.
Question Number. 12. What type of turbine blade is most commonly used in air starter motors?.
Option A. Reaction.
Option B. Impulse.
Option C. Impulse-reaction.
Correct Answer is. Impulse.
Question Number. 16. An ignitor plug for a large gas turbine takes the form of a.
Option A. glow' plug.
Option B. sparking plug.
Option C. surface discharge plug.
Correct Answer is. surface discharge plug.
Question Number. 17. The spark in the High Energy igniter is supplied by.
Option A. a capacitor.
Option B. a contact circuit breaker.
Option C. the AC busbar.
Correct Answer is. a capacitor.
Question Number. 23. Why do turbine engine ignition systems require high energy?.
Option A. Because the applied voltage is much greater.
Option B. To ignite the fuel under conditions of high altitude and high temperatures.
Option C. To ignite the fuel under conditions of high altitude and low temperatures.
Correct Answer is. To ignite the fuel under conditions of high altitude and low temperatures.
Question Number. 24. The type of ignition system used on most turbine aircraft engines is.
Option A. low tension.
Option B. capacitor discharge.
Option C. high resistance.
Correct Answer is. capacitor discharge.
Question Number. 25. A safety feature usually employed in pneumatic starters that is used to prevent the starter
from reaching burst speed if inlet air does not terminate on schedule is the.
Option A. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow and stabilizes turbine wheel speed.
Option B. drive shaft shear point.
Option C. spring coupling release.
Correct Answer is. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow and stabilizes turbine wheel speed.
Question Number. 26. A safety feature usually employed in pneumatic starters that is used if the clutch does not
release from the engine drive at the proper time during start is the.
Option A. spring coupling release.
Option B. drive shaft shear point.
Option C. flyweight cutout switch.
Correct Answer is. flyweight cutout switch.
Question Number. 27. Airflow to the pneumatic starter from a ground unit is normally prevented from causing
starter overspeed during engine start by.
Option A. a preset timed cutoff of the airflow at the source.
Option B. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow and stabilizes turbine wheel speed speed.
Option C. activation of a flyweight cutout switch.
Correct Answer is. activation of a flyweight cutout switch.
Question Number. 28. Air turbine starters are generally designed so that reduction gear distress or damage may
be detected by.
Option A. inspection of a magnetic chip detector.
Option B. characteristic sounds from the starter assembly during engine start.
Option C. breakage of a shear section on the starter drive shaft.
Correct Answer is. inspection of a magnetic chip detector.
Question Number. 29. Inspection of pneumatic starters by maintenance technicians usually includes checking the.
Option A. stator and rotor blades for FOD.
Option B. oil level and magnetic drain plug condition.
Option C. rotor alignment.
Correct Answer is. oil level and magnetic drain plug condition.
Question Number. 30. Pneumatic starters are usually designed with what types of airflow impingement systems?.
Option A. Radial inward flow turbine and axial-flow turbine.
Option B. Centrifugal compressor and axial-flow compressor.
Option C. Double entry centrifugal outward flow and axial-flow turbines.
Correct Answer is. Radial inward flow turbine and axial-flow turbine.
Question Number. 31. A clicking sound heard at engine coast-down in a pneumatic starter incorporating a sprag
clutch ratchet assembly is an indication of.
Option A. gear tooth and/or pawl damage.
Option B. one or more broken pawl springs.
Option C. the pawls re-contacting and riding on the ratchet gear.
Correct Answer is. the pawls re-contacting and riding on the ratchet gear.
Question Number. 32. The primary advantage of pneumatic (air turbine) starters over comparable electric
starters for turbine engines is.
Option A. high power-to-weight ratio.
Option B. reduction gearing not required.
Option C. a decreased fire hazard.
Correct Answer is. high power-to-weight ratio.
Question Number. 33. The purpose of an under current relay in a starter-generator system is to.
Option A. keep current flow to the starter-generator under the circuit capacity maximum.
Option B. disconnect power from the starter-generator and ignition when sufficient engine speed is reached.
Option C. provide a backup for the starter relay.
Correct Answer is. disconnect power from the starter-generator and ignition when sufficient engine speed is reached.
Question Number. 34. How does the ignition system of a gas turbine engine differ from that of a reciprocating
engine?.
Option A. Magneto to engine timing is not critical.
Option B. One igniter plug is used in each combustion chamber.
Option C. A high energy spark is required for ignition.
Correct Answer is. A high energy spark is required for ignition.
Question Number. 35. In a gas turbine engine D.C capacitor discharge ignition system, where are the high
voltage pulses formed?.
Option A. At the rectifier.
Option B. At the triggering transformer.
Option C. At the breaker.
Correct Answer is. At the triggering transformer.
Question Number. 36. Igniter plugs used in turbine engines are subjected to high intensity spark discharges and
yet they have a long service life because they.
Option A. operate at much lower temperatures.
Option B. are not placed directly into the combustion chamber.
Option C. do not require continuous operation.
Correct Answer is. do not require continuous operation.
Question Number. 37. Great caution should be exercised in handling damaged hermetically sealed turbine engine
igniter transformer units because.
Option A. some contain toxic chemicals.
Option B. some contain radioactive material.
Option C. compounds in the unit may become a fire or explosion hazard when exposed to the air.
Correct Answer is. some contain radioactive material.
Question Number. 38. Generally, when removing a turbine engine igniter plug, in order to eliminate the possibility
of the technician receiving a lethal shock, the ignition switch is turned off and.
Option A. disconnected from the power supply circuit.
Option B. the transformer exciter input lead is disconnected and the center electrode grounded to the engine after
disconnecting the igniter lead from the plug and waiting the prescribed time.
Option C. the igniter lead is disconnected from the plug and the center electrode grounded to the engine after
disconnecting the transformer-exciter input lead and waiting the prescribed time.
Correct Answer is. the igniter lead is disconnected from the plug and the center electrode grounded to the engine
after disconnecting the transformer-exciter input lead and waiting the prescribed time.
Question Number. 39. What is the first engine instrument indication of a successful start of a turbine engine?.
Option A. A rise in the engine fuel flow.
Option B. A rise in oil pressure.
Option C. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
Correct Answer is. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
Question Number. 40. H.E.I.U ignitor plugs receive their electrical supply from.
Option A. discharge inductor.
Option B. starter system electrical circuit.
Option C. discharge capacitor.
Correct Answer is. discharge capacitor.
Question Number. 44. Where does the high voltage type turbine ignition receive its voltage pulse from?.
Option A. Primary windings.
Option B. Rectifier.
Option C. Trigger transformer.
Correct Answer is. Primary windings.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the jet engine Fig 11-12 shows an AC system. this uses a transformer to generate the high
voltage at the discharge gap.
Question Number. 45. On a gas turbine engine DC starting circuit, if there is an open circuit on the contact of
the over speed relay.
Option A. starter motor will stop only when starter switch selected off.
Option B. starter motor will continue to run for 30 sec and then stop.
Option C. no power supply is connected to the starter motor.
Correct Answer is. no power supply is connected to the starter motor.
Explanation. Refer Fig 11-3 Rolls Royce The Jet engine. The main relay cannot close if the overspeed relay is open.
Question Number. 46. The field of the D.C. starter motor used on gas turbine engine
is.
Option A. series only.
Option B. shunt or compound.
Option C. series or compound.
Correct Answer is. series or compound.
Explanation. Aircraft electrical systems E.H.J Pallett 3rd edition page 154 refers.
Question Number. 47. When 'blow out' is selected on the Gas Turbine Engine starting circuit.
Option A. the starter motor is stopped when starter switch selected off or when the timer switch cuts out.
Option B. the over-speed relay will de-energise the starter circuit.
Option C. ignition is continuously on.
Correct Answer is. the starter motor is stopped when starter switch selected off or when the timer switch cuts out.
Explanation. Refer Fig 11-3 Rolls Royce The Jet Engine. The blow out circuit is used to blow out any jet pipe fire.
In this mode there is no ignition or fuel hence the starter cannot overspeed.
Question Number. 49. A glow plug may be used in place of a spark plug on.
Option A. low temperature engines.
Option B. large engines.
Option C. small engines.
Correct Answer is. small engines.
Question Number. 50. When an engine being started by an air starter reaches self sustaining speed.
Option A. the motor is disconnected by the flyweight cut out switch.
Option B. the starter valve is disconnected by the fly weight cut-out switch in the air starter.
Option C. the motor is disconnected by the pilot.
Correct Answer is. the starter valve is disconnected by the fly weight cut-out switch in the air starter.
Question Number. 51. When reconnecting a H.E.I.U , which cable must be reconnected first?.
Option A. It makes no difference.
Option B. L.T before H.T.
Option C. H.T before L.T.
Correct Answer is. H.T before L.T.
Explanation. This is the reverse of disconnecting, when L.T is isolated and then disconnected first.
Question Number. 52. An aircraft flying through heavy rain may use, as a precaution.
Option A. airframe deicing.
Option B. engine intake deicing.
Option C. continuous ignition.
Correct Answer is. continuous ignition.
Explanation. Continuous ignition is used in case of flame out caused by the inclement weather.
Question Number. 53. The starter light is on during a start cycle (low voltage electrical starter).
Option A. Indicates electrical power is flowing to the starter.
Option B. If the light stays on after 30 seconds action is required.
Option C. This is normal for 30 seconds, take no action.
Correct Answer is. If the light stays on after 30 seconds action is required.
Explanation. See the Rolls Royce Jet engine low voltage starter system on page 123. The indicator light indicates
power to the igniter. The Full current time switch cuts out the circuit after a period of time.
Question Number. 55. What is the purpose of the current limiting resistor in a starter circuit?.
Option A. To prevent the starter from over speeding in the final phase of starting.
Option B. To provide overall control of the the speed of the starter.
Option C. To prevent an initial current surge.
Correct Answer is. To prevent an initial current surge.
Explanation. The starter motor is protected from excessive current until the timer shorts out the resistor. See RR the
jet engine page 123.
Question Number. 56. On a low energy dual ignition system (<3 joules), if a relight is necessary.
Option A. it occurs automatically.
Option B. the pilot selects both ignitors.
Option C. the pilot selects one of the two ignitors.
Correct Answer is. the pilot selects both ignitors.
Explanation. Normal low/high systems have a choice of low or high energy ignition with high being used for relight.
In these systems the pilot can choose 1, 2 or both.
Question Number. 1. The compensation device on an E.G.T system must be re-calibrated after.
Option A. each time a part of the system is replaced.
Option B. does not need calibration.
Option C. manufacture and overhaul.
Correct Answer is. does not need calibration.
Explanation. The compensation device is an automatic device Page 140 Rolls Royce book refers.
Question Number. 3. What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R.) used for?.
Option A. To limit the maximum exhaust gas temperature.
Option B. To indicate the thrust produced by the engine.
Option C. As a cross check for minimum acceptable thrust.
Correct Answer is. To indicate the thrust produced by the engine.
Question Number. 4. What happens when bulb type thermometer resistive element goes open circuit?.
Option A. Reads less than ambient.
Option B. No reading given.
Option C. Reads more than ambient.
Correct Answer is. Reads more than ambient.
Question Number. 6. On an RPM system using a synchronous generator, the pointer is deflected by.
Option A. a potentiometer.
Option B. a Wheatstone bridge.
Option C. an AC servomotor.
Correct Answer is. an AC servomotor.
Question Number. 10. What power is required for E.G.T gauge indication?.
Option A. No power - it is self generating.
Option B. 115V AC.
Option C. 28V DC.
Correct Answer is. No power - it is self generating.
Question Number. 12. What instrument on a gas turbine engine should be monitored to minimize the possibility
of a 'hot' start?.
Option A. RPM indicator.
Option B. Turbine inlet temperature.
Option C. Torquemeter.
Correct Answer is. Turbine inlet temperature.
Question Number. 13. oil temperature thermocouples are usually constructed of.
Option A. iron constantan.
Option B. alumel constantan.
Option C. chromel alumel.
Correct Answer is. iron constantan.
Question Number. 14. The RPM indication of a synchronous AC motor tachometer is governed by the generator.
Option A. current.
Option B. frequency.
Option C. voltage.
Correct Answer is. frequency.
Question Number. 15. Instruments that measure relatively high fluid pressures, such as oil pressure gauges, are
usually what type?.
Option A. Bourdon tube.
Option B. Vane with calibrated spring.
Option C. Diaphragm or bellows.
Correct Answer is. Bourdon tube.
Question Number. 16. Instruments that provide readings of low or negative pressure, such as manifold pressure
gauges, are usually what type?.
Option A. Diaphragm or bellows.
Option B. Vane with calibrated spring.
Option C. Bourdon tube.
Correct Answer is. Diaphragm or bellows.
Question Number. 17. In what units are gas turbine engine tachometers calibrated?.
Option A. Percent of engine pressure ratio.
Option B. Percent of engine RPM.
Option C. Actual engine RPM.
Correct Answer is. Percent of engine RPM.
Question Number. 18. In a turbine engine, where is the turbine discharge pressure indicator sensor located?.
Option A. At a location in the exhaust cone that is determined to be subjected to the highest pressures.
Option B. Immediately aft of the last turbine stage.
Option C. At the aft end of the compressor section.
Correct Answer is. Immediately aft of the last turbine stage.
Question Number. 19. The exhaust gas temperature (E.G.T ) indicator on a gas turbine engine provides a
relative indication of the.
Option A. turbine inlet temperature.
Option B. temperature of the exhaust gases as they pass the exhaust cone.
Option C. exhaust temperature.
Correct Answer is. turbine inlet temperature.
Question Number. 21. A red triangle, dot, or diamond mark on an engine instrument face or glass indicates.
Option A. the maximum limit for high transients such as starting.
Option B. a restricted operating range.
Option C. the maximum operating limit for all normal operations.
Correct Answer is. the maximum limit for high transients such as starting.
Question Number. 22. What is the primary purpose of the tachometer on an axial compressor turbine engine?.
Option A. Monitor engine RPM during cruise conditions.
Option B. Monitor engine RPM during starting and to indicate overspeed conditions.
Option C. It is the most accurate instrument for establishing thrust settings under all conditions.
Correct Answer is. Monitor engine RPM during starting and to indicate overspeed conditions.
Question Number. 23. Engine pressure ratio is the total pressure ratio between the.
Option A. front of the engine inlet and the aft end of the compressor.
Option B. front of the compressor and the rear of the turbine.
Option C. aft end of the compressor and the aft end of the turbine.
Correct Answer is. front of the compressor and the rear of the turbine.
Question Number. 24. On an aircraft turbine engine, operating at a constant power, the application of engine
anti-icing will result in.
Option A. an increase in E.P.R.
Option B. noticeable shift in E.P.R.
Option C. a false E.P.R reading.
Correct Answer is. noticeable shift in E.P.R.
Question Number. 25. The indicator of a tachometer system is responsive to change in.
Option A. voltage.
Option B. frequency.
Option C. current flow.
Correct Answer is. frequency.
Question Number. 26. The fuel flow indication data sent from motor driven impeller and turbine, and motorless
type fuel flow transmitters is a measure of.
Option A. fuel mass flow.
Option B. fuel volume flow.
Option C. engine burner pressure drop.
Correct Answer is. fuel mass flow.
Question Number. 27. In addition to fuel quantity, a computerized fuel system (C.F.S) with a totalizer indicator
provides indication of how many of the following?.
Option A. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or initial start up, Fuel time remaining at current power setting.
Option B. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or initial start up, Fuel time remaining at current power setting,
Fuel temperature.
Option C. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or initial start up, Fuel temperature.
Correct Answer is. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or initial start up, Fuel time remaining at current power
setting.
Question Number. 28. The fuel flow indicator rotor and needle for a motor impeller and turbine indicating system
is driven by.
Option A. direct coupling to the motor shaft.
Option B. an electrical signal.
Option C. a mechanical gear train.
Correct Answer is. an electrical signal.
Question Number. 29. Motor driven impeller and turbine fuel flow transmitters are designed to transmit data.
Option A. using aircraft electrical system power.
Option B. mechanically.
Option C. by fuel pressure.
Correct Answer is. using aircraft electrical system power.
Question Number. 30. What unit in a tachometer system sends information to the indicator?.
Option A. The two phase AC generator.
Option B. The three phase AC generator.
Option C. The synchronous motor.
Correct Answer is. The three phase AC generator.
Question Number. 31. Engine oil temperature gauges indicate the temperature of the oil.
Option A. entering the oil cooler.
Option B. entering the engine.
Option C. in the oil storage tank.
Correct Answer is. entering the oil cooler.
Question Number. 33. Why do helicopters require a minimum of two synchronous tachometer systems?.
Option A. One indicates engine RPM and the other tail rotor RPM.
Option B. One indicates main rotor RPM and the other tail rotor RPM.
Option C. One indicates engine RPM and the other main rotor RPM.
Correct Answer is. One indicates engine RPM and the other main rotor RPM.
Question Number. 34. If the thermocouple leads were inadvertently crossed at installation, what would the E.G.T
gauge pointer indicate?.
Option A. Moves off scale on the high side of the meter.
Option B. Moves off scale on the zero side of the meter.
Option C. Normal temperature for prevailing condition.
Correct Answer is. Moves off scale on the zero side of the meter.
Question Number. 35. A common type of electrically operated oil temperature gauge utilizes.
Option A. either a wheatstone bridge or ratiometer circuit.
Option B. a thermocouple type circuit.
Option C. vapour pressure and pressure switches.
Correct Answer is. either a wheatstone bridge or ratiometer circuit.
Question Number. 36. The indication on a thermocouple-type E.G.T indicator is produced by.
Option A. resistance changes in two dissimilar metals.
Option B. a difference in the voltage between two dissimilar metals.
Option C. a current generated by the temperature difference between dissimilar metal hot and cold junctions.
Correct Answer is. a current generated by the temperature difference between dissimilar metal hot and cold junctions.
Question Number. 37. What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R) used to indicate?.
Option A. The power produced by the engine.
Option B. The thrust produced by the engine.
Option C. As a cross check for minimum acceptable thrust.
Correct Answer is. The thrust produced by the engine.
Explanation. Normally used on High Bypass Engines.
Question Number. 41. Thrust in a high bypass fan engine is indicated by.
Option A. N3 RPM or P1/P4 ratio.
Option B. N1 RPM or N3 RPM.
Option C. N1 RPM or E.P.R.
Correct Answer is. N1 RPM or E.P.R.
Explanation. RR and P&W tend to use E.P.R. GE use N1.
Question Number. 42. How is the N1 and N2 measured on a triple spool engine?.
Option A. Tachometer connected to the internal gearbox.
Option B. Tachometer connected to the external gearbox.
Option C. Pulse type speed probes.
Correct Answer is. Pulse type speed probes.
Question Number. 46. What power supply is required for a thermocouple system to work?.
Option A. Alternating current.
Option B. Direct current.
Option C. Neither of the above.
Correct Answer is. Neither of the above.
Question Number. 47. In a thermocouple temperature sensing system, what is the purpose of the compensating
resistor?.
Option A. To correct for varying ambient temperatures at the hot junction.
Option B. To correct for varying ambient temperatures at the cold junction.
Option C. To standardise the reading for different engine types.
Correct Answer is. To correct for varying ambient temperatures at the cold junction.
Question Number. 50. In a capacitive type fuel quantity indicating system the tank units are connected in.
Option A. series.
Option B. parallel.
Option C. series/parallel.
Correct Answer is. parallel.
Question Number. 57. The gauge on a bulb type temperature indicator shows zero. This could be caused by.
Option A. open circuit in the wiring.
Option B. temperature bulb going open circuit.
Option C. two cables shorting together by the sensor.
Correct Answer is. two cables shorting together by the sensor.
Explanation. Pallett Instruments and Integrated systems Page 318 refers. A short will remove all power from both
windings and the pointer will go tominimum scale.
Question Number. 58. In a thermocouple system, the size of the E.M.F that is produced is a result of.
Option A. the difference between the hot and cold junction.
Option B. the cold junction only.
Option C. the hot junction only.
Correct Answer is. the difference between the hot and cold junction.
Explanation. The E.M.F is a result of the difference between the 2 junctions.
Question Number. 2. When reheat is selected and in operation, the mass gas flow.
Option A. decreases.
Option B. remains the same.
Option C. increases.
Correct Answer is. remains the same.
Question Number. 6. When using water methanol in an axial flow compressor, it is injected into the.
Option A. compressor inlet or burner section.
Option B. burner.
Option C. intake.
Correct Answer is. compressor inlet or burner section.
Question Number. 7. The main reason for adding methanol to the water is to.
Option A. temper the cooling effect of the water to prevent distortion.
Option B. supply the additional heat required.
Option C. prevent mixture freezing.
Correct Answer is. prevent mixture freezing.
Question Number. 9. Water used in a thrust augmentation system should be demineralised to prevent.
Option A. blocking the jet.
Option B. carbon formation.
Option C. fouling the blades and vanes.
Correct Answer is. fouling the blades and vanes.
Question Number. 10. The quantity of water usually carried by an aircraft equipped with water injection is
enough for.
Option A. three take-offs.
Option B. one take-off.
Option C. two take-offs.
Correct Answer is. one take-off.
Question Number. 11. Water methanol injection will increase thrust by up to.
Option A. 70%.
Option B. 50%.
Option C. 30%.
Correct Answer is. 30%.
Question Number. 15. The reheat ignition system which incorporates a platinum/rhodium element is known as.
Option A. catalytic ignition.
Option B. hot-shot ignition system.
Option C. spark ignition system.
Correct Answer is. catalytic ignition.
Explanation. fuel sprayed on to the catalytic element heats up and ignites.
Question Number. 16. Water or water/methanol injected into the combustion chamber inlet increases.
Option A. mass airflow through the turbine.
Option B. combustion chamber outlet temperatures.
Option C. fuel to air ratio by up to 20%.
Correct Answer is. mass airflow through the turbine.
Question Number. 17. Methanol is added to water when augmenting thrust in order to.
Option A. reclaim lost pressure at the compressor.
Option B. increase the density of air entering the compressor.
Option C. reclaim lost heat at the turbines.
Correct Answer is. reclaim lost heat at the turbines.
Explanation. Methanol burns, but its heat output is low. It's prime purpose is to act as an antifreeze in the water.
Question Number. 19. How is the flame stabilised in the reheat system of a gas turbine engine?.
Option A. By creating a greater potential between inlet & jet pipe temperatures.
Option B. By ensuring that the gas velocity is greater than the flame velocity.
Option C. By ensuring that the flame velocity is greater than the gas velocity.
Correct Answer is. By ensuring that the gas velocity is greater than the flame velocity.
Explanation. The guttering in the reheat manifolds allows the flame to stabilise at the point.
Question Number. 20. During operation of the engine equipped with water injection system, the metering of the
coolant to the system is.
Option A. selected by the pilot.
Option B. due to atmospheric pressure.
Option C. due to altitude change.
Correct Answer is. selected by the pilot.
Explanation. Water injection is used on take off as required by the pilot.
Question Number. 3. The fuel flow in a turboprop engine within the constant speed range is controlled.
Option A. automatically.
Option B. manually.
Option C. No Control.
Correct Answer is. automatically.
Explanation. Once the power lever has set the gas generator RPM it is controlled automatically to maintain the
constant speed.
Question Number. 8. What is the purpose of the reduction gear on a propeller driven engine?.
Option A. To maintain a constant propeller blade speed.
Option B. To enable torque measurement.
Option C. To prevent the propeller tips reaching the speed of sound.
Correct Answer is. To prevent the propeller tips reaching the speed of sound.
Explanation. Reduction ratios vary between 13.5 :1 and 10:1.
Question Number. 9. If an E.P.R gauge is installed on turbofans as a measure of power output, what is used
on a turboprop?.
Option A. E.P.R gauge.
Option B. Torque-meter.
Option C. Thermocouples.
Correct Answer is. Torque-meter.
Explanation. Torque is used because it is measuring the resistance to rotation of the propeller, which is turned by the
power of the engine.
Question Number. 10. What type of reduction gear is used on most turboprop modern engines?.
Option A. Helical cut parallel spur gears.
Option B. Epicyclic reduction gear.
Option C. Straight cut parallel spur gears.
Correct Answer is. Epicyclic reduction gear.
Explanation. Epicyclic gearing is essential to enable the very large torque to be safely absorbed.
Question Number. 2. On a twin spool turbo-shaft engine, the free turbine is connected to the.
Option A. output gearbox.
Option B. L.P gearbox.
Option C. H.P gearbox.
Correct Answer is. output gearbox.
Explanation. The output gearbox will normally contain a reduction gear system and torque measuring equipment.
Question Number. 3. In the majority of helicopters, the thrust generated by the gas generator is absorbed by
the.
Option A. L.P turbine.
Option B. Free power turbine.
Option C. H.P turbine.
Correct Answer is. Free power turbine.
Explanation. The power turbine drives a reduction/rotor transmission gearbox.
Question Number. 6. When necessary, A.P.U engine cooling before shutdown may be accomplished by.
Option A. closing the bleed air valve.
Option B. opening the bleed air valve.
Option C. unloading the generator(s).
Correct Answer is. closing the bleed air valve.
Question Number. 8. Fuel scheduling during A.P.U start and under varying pneumatic bleed and electrical loads
is maintained.
Option A. automatically by the A.P.U fuel control system.
Option B. manually through power control lever position.
Option C. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 3-37.
Correct Answer is. automatically by the A.P.U fuel control system.
Question Number. 10. Usually, most of the load placed on an A.P.U occurs when.
Option A. the bleed air valve is opened.
Option B. an electrical load is placed on the generator(s).
Option C. the bleed air valve is closed.
Correct Answer is. the bleed air valve is opened.
Question Number. 11. The function of an A.P.U air inlet plenum is to.
Option A. stabilize the pressure of the air before it enters the compressor.
Option B. increase the velocity of the air before entering the compressor.
Option C. decrease the pressure of the air before entering the compressor. .
Correct Answer is. stabilize the pressure of the air before it enters the compressor.
Question Number. 12. In a large commercial passenger transport aircraft the A.P.U supplies.
Option A. pneumatics and electrics.
Option B. electrics.
Option C. pneumatics.
Correct Answer is. pneumatics and electrics.
Question Number. 14. Generally, when maximum A.P.U shaft output power is being used in conjunction with
pneumatic power.
Option A. electrical loading will be automatically modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
Option B. temperature limits and loads must be carefully monitored by the operator to maintain a safe E.G.T.
Option C. pneumatic loading will be automatically modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
Correct Answer is. pneumatic loading will be automatically modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
Question Number. 15. For an A.P.U to run 'unmanned' it must be equipped with.
Option A. an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Option B. both an audible fire warning and an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Option C. an audible fire warning.
Correct Answer is. both an audible fire warning and an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Explanation. The audible warning is external and internal and auto fire extinguishing (when the engines are not
running) is normal.
Question Number. 17. When the A.P.U is running and pneumatics are on.
Option A. bleed valve is closed, surge valve is open.
Option B. bleed valve is open, surge valve is closed.
Option C. bleed valve is open, surge valve is modulating.
Correct Answer is. bleed valve is open, surge valve is closed.
Question Number. 20. When starting an A.P.U what would the normal duty cycle be on a
modern aircraft?.
Option A. 6 attempted starts per half hour with 5 minutes between attempts.
Option B. 3 attempted starts per hour with 5 minutes between each attempt.
Option C. 6 attempted starts per hour with 5 minutes between attempts.
Correct Answer is. 3 attempted starts per hour with 5 minutes between each attempt.
Explanation. Honeywell A.P.Us recommend 3 continuous start attempts per hour. Boeing 757/767 notes add that a
60 minute cool-down period should be allowed before further start attempts are made.
Question Number. 21. From where does the A.P.U receive a fire signal?.
Option A. It has its own system.
Option B. It is dependent on the airframe system.
Option C. It is dependent on the engine fire system.
Correct Answer is. It has its own system.
Explanation. The A.P.U compartment has its own firewires sending a discrete signal to the A.P.U fire controller.
Question Number. 22. What are the two most important signals when monitoring an A.P.U?.
Option A. E.G.T and RPM.
Option B. Oil Pressure and Inlet Pressure.
Option C. E.G.T and Oil Pressure.
Correct Answer is. E.G.T and RPM.
Explanation. E.G.T and RPM are monitored on the A.P.U page of EICAS /ECAM systems.
Question Number. 23. One of the accessories driven from the A.P.U gearbox in a centrifugal switch, the purpose
of which is to.
Option A. arm the governed speed indication circuits and max. RPM governor.
Option B. cancel the ignition circuits and arm the overspeed protection circuits.
Option C. control starting and automatic extinguishing circuits.
Correct Answer is. cancel the ignition circuits and arm the overspeed protection circuits.
Question Number. 1. Pipes, electrical cables and associated components of a fire-detection system should be.
Option A. fire resistant.
Option B. fire proof.
Option C. fire retardant.
Correct Answer is. fire resistant.
Explanation. Sensors are set to actuate at a temperature below melting point of the detector and its associated cables.
Question Number. 2. The minimum bend radius for a continuous loop type fire wire is.
Option A. 1/2 inch.
Option B. 1/8 inch.
Option C. 1 inch.
Correct Answer is. 1 inch.
Question Number. 3. Acoustic linings made from composite materials are used in what section of the engine?
Option A. Not used to suppress noise.
Option B. Hot section & Cold Section.
Option C. Cold section only.
Correct Answer is. Cold section only.
Explanation. RR Page 205 Para 18 refers, but see also Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-5.
Question Number. 5. An aircraft has a heavy landing and on inspection of the engine mounting bolts the bolts
torque loading has reduced, you should.
Option A. add washers to take up any gap or slackness and re-torque to correct value.
Option B. remove bolt and carry out inspection as the bolt may have increased in length due to heavy landing.
Option C. re-torque bolt up to correct torque value.
Correct Answer is. remove bolt and carry out inspection as the bolt may have increased in length due to heavy
landing.
Explanation. If the bolt has stretched answers a or b will not return the bolts to the original strength!!.
Question Number. 10. Noise lining in the fan area is made from.
Option A. layers of bonded resin.
Option B. porous type Honeycomb and backing sheet.
Option C. felt with aluminium sheet.
Correct Answer is. porous type Honeycomb and backing sheet.
Question Number. 13. When checking the effect of inertia on the engine after heavy landing you would first
check the.
Option A. thrust line.
Option B. compressor shaft for distortion.
Option C. module alignment.
Correct Answer is. module alignment.
Explanation. We assume that 'the module' means the powerplant, an initial check will always be the general visual of
the powerplant and its cowlings.
Question Number. 14. Following the reports of a heavy landing you would.
Option A. carry out a complete visual examination of the power plant.
Option B. examine the engine mountings and borescope the nozzle guide vanes and turbine.
Option C. examine the engine mountings and fuse pins.
Correct Answer is. carry out a complete visual examination of the power plant.
Explanation. C.A.A.I.Ps Leaflet 6-3 refers to inspection of pylons, mounts and cowlings. As all of these form part of
the Powerplant then answer b is most correct.
Question Number. 15. The purpose of spring back and cushion on an engine power lever is.
Option A. used when friction builds up in a system.
Option B. used to prevent the controls hitting the fuel control stops.
Option C. used when full travel is used but slight movement is still required on the fuel control unit.
Correct Answer is. used when full travel is used but slight movement is still required on the fuel control unit.
Explanation. See the dash-pot throttle in RR The Jet Engine page 101.
Question Number. 16. What are sometimes installed in an engine mounting system to tune out the worst engine
vibrations?.
Option A. Spring cushioned mounting pads.
Option B. Vibration absorbers of calibrated weight.
Option C. Rubber encased wire-mesh vibration isolators.
Correct Answer is. Rubber encased wire-mesh vibration isolators.
Explanation. A.P.U's use this sort of engine mount.
Question Number. 17. Where are the lifting points on a high bypass turbine engine?.
Option A. On the fan and compressor casing.
Option B. On the fan, turbine and compressor casing.
Option C. On the fan and turbine casing.
Correct Answer is. On the fan and turbine casing.
Explanation. Assuming this means lifting with a typical bootstrap kit forward and aft mounts attach to the winches.
Question Number. 20. If you reduced the length of bellcrank (2) what would happen to the input to the
F.C.U?.
Option A. remain the same.
Option B. reduce.
Option C. increase.
Correct Answer is. increase.
Explanation. Reducing the arm from points 1 to 2 would decrease the arm length from the centre of rotation on the
F.C.U to the connection on the belcrank. This would INCREASE the amount of rotary movement into the F.C.U.
Question Number. 2. Resistive and capacitive type firewires are tested with.
Option A. megger/voltmeter.
Option B. megger/ohmmeter.
Option C. multimeter.
Correct Answer is. megger/ohmmeter.
Question Number. 7. What are the types of continuous fire detection system?.
Option A. Capacitance.
Option B. Capacitance and resistance.
Option C. Inductance and capacitance.
Correct Answer is. Capacitance and resistance.
Question Number. 8. What is the operating principle of the spot detector sensor in a fire detection system?.
Option A. A conventional thermocouple that produces a current flow.
Option B. A bimetallic thermoswitch that closes when heatedto a high temperature.
Option C. Resistant core material that prevents current flow at normal temperatures.
Correct Answer is. A bimetallic thermoswitch that closes when heatedto a high temperature.
Question Number. 9. In a fixed fire-extinguishing system, there are two small lines running from the system
and exiting overboard. These line exit ports are covered with a blowout type indicator disc. Which of the following
statements is true?.
Option A. When the red indicator disc is missing, it indicates the fire extinguishing system has been normally
discharged.
Option B. When the green indicator disc is missing, it indicates the fire extinguishing system has had a thermal
discharge.
Option C. When the yellow indicator disc is missing, it indicates the fire extinguishing system has been normally
discharged.
Correct Answer is. When the yellow indicator disc is missing, it indicates the fire extinguishing system has been
normally discharged.
Question Number. 10. Two continuous-loop fire detection systems that will not test due to a broken detector
element are the.
Option A. thermocouple system and the Lindberg system.
Option B. Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
Option C. Kidde system and the Lindberg system.
Correct Answer is. Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
Question Number. 11. Which of the following fire detection systems measures temperature rise compared to a
reference temperature?.
Option A. Lindberg continuous element.
Option B. Thermocouple.
Option C. Thermal switch.
Correct Answer is. Thermocouple.
Question Number. 13. How are most aircraft turbine engine fire extinguishing systems activated?.
Option A. Manual remote control valve.
Option B. Pushrod assembly.
Option C. Electrically discharged cartridges.
Correct Answer is. Electrically discharged cartridges.
Question Number. 14. A fire detection system that operates on the rate of temperature rise is a.
Option A. thermocouple system.
Option B. thermal switch system.
Option C. continuous loop system.
Correct Answer is. thermocouple system.
Question Number. 15. Why does one type of Fenwal fire detection system use spot detectors wired in parallel
between two separate circuits?.
Option A. So that a single fault may exist in the system without sounding a false alarm.
Option B. To provide an installation that is equal to two separate systems: a primary system and a secondary, or
back-up system.
Option C. So that a double fault may exist in the system without sounding a false alarm.
Correct Answer is. So that a single fault may exist in the system without sounding a false alarm.
Question Number. 16. How does carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguish an aircraft engine fire?.
Option A. By lowering the temperature to a point where combustion will not take place.
Option B. The high pressure spray lowers the temperature and blows out the fire.
Option C. Contact with the air converts the liquid into snow and gas which smothers the flame.
Correct Answer is. Contact with the air converts the liquid into snow and gas which smothers the flame.
Question Number. 18. Which of the following is the safest fire extinguishing agent to use from a standpoint of
toxicity and corrosion hazards?
Option A. Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301).
Option B. Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon 1211).
Option C. Dibromodifluoromethane (Halon 1202).
Correct Answer is. Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301).
Question Number. 19. The explosive cartridge in the discharge valve of a fire extinguisher container is.
Option A. not a life dated unit.
Option B. a life dated unit.
Option C. mechanically fired.
Correct Answer is. a life dated unit.
Question Number. 20. A fire detection system operates on the principle of a buildup of gas pressure within a
tube proportional to temperature. Which of the following
systems does this statement define?.
Option A. Thermal switch system.
Option B. Lindberg continuous element system.
Option C. Kidde continuous loop system.
Correct Answer is. Lindberg continuous element system.
Question Number. 21. The most satisfactory extinguishing agent for an intake fire is.
Option A. methyl bromide.
Option B. dry chemical.
Option C. carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer is. dry chemical.
Question Number. 22. How is the fire extinguishing agent distributed in the engine section?.
Option A. Spray nozzles and perforated tubing.
Option B. Spray nozzles and fluid pumps.
Option C. Nitrogen pressure and slinger rings.
Correct Answer is. Spray nozzles and perforated tubing.
Question Number. 23. What is the principle of operation of the continuous loop fire
detector system sensor?.
Option A. Core resistance material which prevents current flow at normal temperatures.
Option B. A bimetallic thermoswitch which closes when heated to a high temperature.
Option C. Fuse material which melts at high temperatures.
Correct Answer is. Core resistance material which prevents current flow at normal temperatures.
Question Number. 24. The fire detection system that uses a single wire surrounded by a continuous string of
ceramic beads in a tube is the.
Option A. Kidde system.
Option B. thermocouple system.
Option C. Fenwal system.
Correct Answer is. Fenwal system.
Question Number. 25. The fire detection system that uses two wires imbedded in a ceramic core within a tube
is the.
Option A. Lindberg system.
Option B. Kidde system.
Option C. Fenwal system.
Correct Answer is. Kidde system.
Question Number. 26. A continuous loop fire detector is what type of detector?.
Option A. Rate of temperature rise detector.
Option B. Spot detector.
Option C. Overheat detector.
Correct Answer is. Overheat detector.
Question Number. 27. Which of the following fire detection systems will detect a fire when an element is
inoperative but will not test when the test circuit is energized?.
Option A. The Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
Option B. The thermocouple system and the Lindberg system.
Option C. The Kidde system and the thermocouple system.
Correct Answer is. The Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
Question Number. 28. After a fire is extinguished, or overheat condition removed in aircraft equipped with a
Systron-Donner fire detector, the detection system.
Option A. must be manually reset.
Option B. automatically resets.
Option C. sensing component must be replaced.
Correct Answer is. automatically resets.
Question Number. 29. For fire detection and extinguishing purposes, aircraft powerplant areas are divided into fire
zones based on.
Option A. the volume and smoothness of the airflow through enginecompartments.
Option B. engine type and size.
Option C. hot and cold sections of the engine.
Correct Answer is. hot and cold sections of the engine.
Question Number. 31. What retains the nitrogen charge and fire extinguishing agent in a high rate of discharge
(HRD) container?.
Option A. Pressure gauge and cartridge.
Option B. Breakable disk or fusible disk.
Option C. Pressure switch and check tee valve.
Correct Answer is. Breakable disk or fusible disk.
Question Number. 33. The pulling out (or down) of an illuminated fire handle in a typical large jet aircraft fire
protection system commonly accomplishes what events?.
Option A. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic shutoff, disconnects the generator field, and arms the fire extinguishing
system.
Option B. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic shutoff, closes the oxygen shutoff, disconnects the generator field, and
arms the fire-extinguishing system.
Option C. Closes all firewall shutoff valves, disconnects the generator, and discharges a fire bottle.
Correct Answer is. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic shutoff, disconnects the generator field, and arms the fire
extinguishing system.
Question Number. 34. The most satisfactory extinguishing agent for an electrical fire is.
Option A. carbon tetrachloride.
Option B. methyl bromide.
Option C. carbon dioxide.
Correct Answer is. carbon dioxide.
Question Number. 35. Which of the following fire detectors are commonly used in the power section of an
engine nacelle?.
Option A. Rate of temperature rise detectors.
Option B. CO detectors.
Option C. Smoke detectors.
Correct Answer is. Rate of temperature rise detectors.
Question Number. 36. Which of the following fire detection systems uses heat in
the normal testing of the system?.
Option A. The Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
Option B. The thermocouple system and the Lindberg system.
Option C. The thermocouple system and the Fenwal system.
Correct Answer is. The thermocouple system and the Lindberg system.
Question Number. 37. How are extinguisher spray rings checked for freedom from obstruction?.
Option A. Firing the system.
Option B. Blowing through with compressed air.
Option C. Pumping water through the system.
Correct Answer is. Blowing through with compressed air.
Explanation. Answer a is the only reasonable answer.
Question Number. 39. The advantage of the two shot fire bottle system is.
Option A. one bottle can be discharged after certain time delay from the other bottle.
Option B. both bottles can be used in either of the engines.
Option C. one bottle can be used twice.
Correct Answer is. both bottles can be used in either of the engines.
Question Number. 44. 3 ways to test serviceability of a fixed fire bottle in situ are.
Option A. weigh, pressure, blow-out disc.
Option B. weigh, pressure, pop up indicator.
Option C. pressure, pop up indicator, blow-out disc.
Correct Answer is. pressure, pop up indicator, blow-out disc.
Question Number. 45. When installing a flow valve on a 'two shot' fire extinguishing system care must be taken
to make sure.
Option A. flow arrow should be in a correct direction.
Option B. flow valve is pointing towards the respective bottle.
Option C. priority system must have the bigger flow side.
Correct Answer is. flow arrow should be in a correct direction.
Explanation. Two shot systems do not have any priority. Any flow valve must be fitted in the right direction which is
toward the engine not the bottle!.
Question Number. 46. Omission of crushable washer on engine fire-wire connector will.
Option A. allow moisture ingress.
Option B. affect fire wire continuity.
Option C. affect fire wire capacitance.
Correct Answer is. allow moisture ingress.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P power plant page 11-10 refers to copper crush washers at the connectors. Answers a
and c cannot be right therefore b makes best sense.
Question Number. 48. The Kidde Fault Free Fire detection system has how many internal wires in the sensing
element?.
Option A. 1.
Option B. 3.
Option C. 2.
Correct Answer is. 2.
Question Number. 49. When testing a two pin fire bottle connector.
Option A. continuity test 1 pin then short two together.
Option B. short two pins together.
Option C. continuity test 1 pin, then the other, then short two together.
Correct Answer is. short two pins together.
Explanation. C.A.I.Ps EEL/1-7 para 3.6.4 States that to check for insulation short two pins together and check for
insulation resistance between body and shorted pins from body.
Question Number. 51. On a fire bottle, if the indicator pin was protruding, this would indicate.
Option A. the bottle is under weight.
Option B. extinguisher had been fired.
Option C. an over pressure had occurred in the bottle.
Correct Answer is. extinguisher had been fired.
Explanation. C.A.I.P's AL/3-10 describes and shows a discharge indicator pin device.
Question Number. 52. When testing a squib on a fire bottle, you use a.
Option A. multimeter (AVO).
Option B. low current ohmmeter.
Option C. lamp and 1.5V cell.
Correct Answer is. low current ohmmeter.
Question Number. 54. Methyl Bromide fire extinguisher are installed with neck.
Option A. horizontal.
Option B. at the bottom.
Option C. at the top.
Correct Answer is. at the top.
Explanation. The heavier fluid is pushed out of the bottle by the head of gas sitting above the liquid.
Question Number. 56. When a fire extinguisher is discharged the immediate action is.
Option A. operate engine to idle.
Option B. clean with cold water.
Option C. clean with hot water.
Correct Answer is. clean with hot water.
Explanation. When the extinguishant is introduced into the gas path hot water should be used. Jeppesen Gas Turbine
Powerplants Page 13-8 refers.
Question Number. 1. Who establishes the recommended operating time between overhauls (T.B.O) of a gas
turbine engine.
Option A. The engine manufacturer.
Option B. The operator (utilizing manufacturer data and trend analysis) working in conjunction with the
Airworthiness Authority.
Option C. The Airworthiness Authority alone.
Correct Answer is. The operator (utilizing manufacturer data and trend analysis) working in conjunction with the
Airworthiness Authority.
Question Number. 2. What is the first engine instrument indication of a successful start of a turbine engine?.
Option A. A rise in oil pressure.
Option B. A rise in the engine fuel flow.
Option C. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
Correct Answer is. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
Question Number. 5. During inspection, turbine engine components exposed to high temperatures may only be
marked with such materials as allowed by the manufacturer. These materials generally include.
Option A. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker or chalk.
Option B. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker, wax or grease pencil.
Option C. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker, wax or grease pencil, chalk or graphite lead pencil.
Correct Answer is. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker or chalk.
Question Number. 6. When the leading edge of a first stage turbine blade is found to have stress rupture
cracks, which of the following should be suspected?.
Option A. Faulty cooling shield.
Option B. Over speed condition.
Option C. Over temperature condition.
Correct Answer is. Over temperature condition.
Question Number. 8. What is the proper starting sequence for a turbojet engine?.
Option A. Starter, ignition, fuel.
Option B. Starter, fuel, ignition.
Option C. Ignition, starter, fuel.
Correct Answer is. Starter, ignition, fuel.
Question Number. 9. Foreign object damage on a compressor, when boroscoping, is indicated by.
Option A. tip curl.
Option B. nicks and scores.
Option C. flats.
Correct Answer is. nicks and scores.
Question Number. 10. Turbine blades are generally more susceptible to operating damage than compressor
blades because of.
Option A. higher temperature stresses.
Option B. higher centrifugal loading.
Option C. high pressure and high velocity gas flow.
Correct Answer is. higher temperature stresses.
Question Number. 12. A cool-off period prior to shutdown of a turbine engine is done to.
Option A. prevent vapor lock in the fuel control and/or fuel lines.
Option B. prevent seizure of the engine bearings.
Option C. allow the turbine wheel to cool before the case contracts around it.
Correct Answer is. allow the turbine wheel to cool before the case contracts around it.
Question Number. 13. When starting a turbine engine, the starter should be disengaged.
Option A. only after the engine has reached full idle RPM.
Option B. when the ignition and fuel system are activated.
Option C. after the engine has reached self-sustaining speed.
Correct Answer is. after the engine has reached self-sustaining speed.
Question Number. 14. What should be done initially if a turbine engine catches fire when starting?.
Option A. Continue starting attempt in order to blow out the fire.
Option B. Continue engine start rotation and discharge a fire extinguisher into the intake.
Option C. Turn off the fuel and continue engine rotation with the starter.
Correct Answer is. Turn off the fuel and continue engine rotation with the starter.
Question Number. 15. A turbine engine hot section is particularly susceptible to which kind of damage?.
Option A. Scoring.
Option B. Galling.
Option C. Cracking.
Correct Answer is. Cracking.
Question Number. 16. If a turbine engine is unable to reach takeoff E.P.R before its E.G.T limit is reached, this
is an indication that the.
Option A. fuel control must be replaced.
Option B. E.G.T controller is out of adjustment.
Option C. compressor may be contaminated or damaged.
Correct Answer is. compressor may be contaminated or damaged.
Question Number. 17. Which of the following engine variables is the most critical during turbine engine
operation?.
Option A. Compressor RPM.
Option B. Turbine inlet temperature.
Option C. Compressor inlet air temperature.
Correct Answer is. Turbine inlet temperature.
Question Number. 18. With the engine running at idle, the E.P.R system reads just over 1.
Option A. The system has failed and needs attention.
Option B. The system needs re-calibration back to '1'.
Option C. This is a normal condition and does not need attention.
Correct Answer is. This is a normal condition and does not need attention.
Explanation. E.P.R with the engine shut down should read 1. At idle a very small pressure increase occurs in the jet
pipe.
Question Number. 19. The recurrent ingestion of dust or other fine airborne particulates into an engine can result
in.
Option A. the need for less frequent abrasive grit cleaning of the engine.
Option B. foreign object damage to the compressor section.
Option C. erosion damage to the compressor and turbine sections.
Correct Answer is. erosion damage to the compressor and turbine sections.
Question Number. 20. When the engine is not running, and engine blanks are installed. The E.P.R gauge shows
1.0, then.
Option A. the transmitter is faulty.
Option B. the receiver is faulty.
Option C. it is normal.
Correct Answer is. it is normal.
Question Number. 21. Which of the following may be used to accomplish internal inspection of an assembled
gas turbine engine?.
Option A. Ultrasound, and fluorescent penetrant and ultraviolet light.
Option B. X-ray and a borescope.
Option C. Infrared photography and fluorescent penetrant and ultraviolet light.
Correct Answer is. X-ray and a borescope.
Question Number. 24. What would be the possible cause if a gas turbine engine has high exhaust gas
temperature, high fuel flow, and low RPM at all engine power settings?.
Option A. Fuel control out of adjustment.
Option B. Loose or corroded thermocouple probes for the E.G.T indicator.
Option C. Turbine damage or loss of turbine efficiency.
Correct Answer is. Turbine damage or loss of turbine efficiency.
Question Number. 25. In regard to using a turbine engine oil analysis program, which of the following is NOT
true?.
Option A. It is best to start an oil analysis program on an engine when it is new.
Option B. A successful oil analysis program should be run over an engine's total operating life so that normal trends
can be established.
Option C. Generally, an accurate trend forecast may be made after an engine's first oil sample analysis.
Correct Answer is. Generally, an accurate trend forecast may be made after an engine's first oil sample analysis.
Question Number. 26. Which of the following is the least likely indication of a main bearing failure?.
Option A. High oil consumption.
Option B. High oil temperature.
Option C. High oil pressure.
Correct Answer is. High oil pressure.
Explanation. Low oil pressure would indicate bearing failure not High!.
Question Number. 27. After shutdown, flames are present in the exhaust pipe. The probable cause is.
Option A. a defective fuel control unit (F.C.U).
Option B. a defective pressurizing and dump valve.
Option C. a defective H.P cock.
Correct Answer is. a defective pressurizing and dump valve.
Question Number. 29. When accelerating from 'light-up' to ground idling speed, the E.G.T will.
Option A. remain constant.
Option B. increase above idle value then decrease to normal.
Option C. decrease below idle value then increase to normal.
Correct Answer is. increase above idle value then decrease to normal.
Explanation. All Gas Turbines tend to overfuel until the RPM increases sufficiently to supply correct idle air flow.
Question Number. 35. Vibration analysers determine which component is vibrating by analysing.
Option A. voltage.
Option B. amplitude.
Option C. frequency.
Correct Answer is. frequency.
Explanation. The faster the compressor shafts rotate the higher the frequency.
Question Number. 38. With external power applied, the engine will not run up to idle after reaching starting
speed. The likely fault would be with the.
Option A. Fuel Control Unit.
Option B. clutch.
Option C. battery.
Correct Answer is. Fuel Control Unit.
Explanation. Once an engine has reached starter cut out speed the only thing that can stop it accelerating is
underfuelling.
Question Number. 40. What may be an indication of a bleed valve stuck in the closed position?.
Option A. Over speed.
Option B. Low E.G.T reading.
Option C. Compressor stalling at low RPM.
Correct Answer is. Compressor stalling at low RPM.
Explanation. A closed bleed valve at low RPM means the compressor has too much air to handle, hence it may stall
or surge.
Question Number. 42. A jet engine has a high oil temperature but all other power parameters are normal. The
probable cause is.
Option A. a large quantity of oil being returned to tank.
Option B. gear box leakage.
Option C. a main bearing in distress.
Correct Answer is. a main bearing in distress.
Explanation. Oil systems cool as well as lubricate.
Question Number. 46. Cracks may occur in hot section components of a turbine engine if they are marked
during inspection with.
Option A. a lead pencil.
Option B. chalk.
Option C. layout dye.
Correct Answer is. a lead pencil.
Question Number. 47. What must not be used during an engine compressor wash?.
Option A. Chlorine.
Option B. Desalinization solution.
Option C. Crushed almond.
Correct Answer is. Chlorine.
Explanation. By elimination b is correct. Crushed almond and desalination solutions are accepted compressor wash
applications.
Question Number. 48. Trend monitoring of spectrometric oil analysis is carried out how often?.
Option A. During each scheduled maintenance period.
Option B. At set periods once the rate of wear has been established.
Option C. After every repair or modification.
Correct Answer is. At set periods once the rate of wear has been established.
Explanation. New components always wear more than when they are run in. SOAP monitoring periods depend on the
component not on the aircraft servicing cycle.
Question Number. 49. Starting an engine with a bleed valve stuck closed would cause:.
Option A. low E.G.T.
Option B. possible stalling of the engine.
Option C. high E.G.T.
Correct Answer is. possible stalling of the engine.
Explanation. Bleed valves are normally open on start to prevent stalling.
Question Number. 51. If a burner was down, in a multi-can system, the engine would tend to.
Option A. hang up.
Option B. run up.
Option C. surge.
Correct Answer is. surge.
Explanation. If a combustor tube fails to ignite there will be a pressure build up at the entrance to that burner can.
Question Number. 52. If the rundown time is less than the minimum stated for a given engine.
Option A. unacceptable wear is occurring at the main bearings.
Option B. the rotating assembly is free.
Option C. the rotating assembly is being restricted.
Correct Answer is. the rotating assembly is being restricted.
Explanation. Failure to allow the engine to stabilise at idle after high power runs may cause the rotor to rub on the
casing in older engines.
Question Number. 53. When running an engine the following lights should be on:.
Option A. anti-collision and nav-lights (if fitted).
Option B. nav-lights (if fitted).
Option C. anti-collision (if fitted).
Correct Answer is. anti-collision and nav-lights (if fitted).
Explanation. An anti-collision light is always fitted and turned on for ground running. If there are nav lights it makes
sense to have them on as well.
Question Number. 54. With spectral oil analysis program (S.O.A.P), samples are taken.
Option A. when the oil tank is full.
Option B. at a specified interval.
Option C. when the oil is warm.
Correct Answer is. at a specified interval.
Explanation. SOAP samples are taken at routine servicing intervals as part of a preventative maintenance system.
Question Number. 57. On a gas turbine engine with baked oil deposits, how would you carry out grit blast
cleaning With the engine at?.
Option A. stationary.
Option B. idle speed (low).
Option C. high speed.
Correct Answer is. idle speed (low).
Explanation. Compressor cleaning is done with the engine running using a variety if grits in a water solution.
Question Number. 58. A rotation pad on an accessory drive gear box is provided for.
Option A. N2 rotation.
Option B. both are correct.
Option C. alternate tachogenerator fitment.
Correct Answer is. N2 rotation.
Explanation. The rotation of the H.P compressor is required during borescope inspection.
Question Number. 4. When an installed engine is not to be used for a period of up to 7 days.
Option A. it is necessary to inhibit the engine.
Option B. it is only necessary to blank off all apertures.
Option C. run the engine as prescribed in the Flight Manual.
Correct Answer is. it is only necessary to blank off all apertures.
Question Number. 5. Installed engines must be re-preserved after preservation at least every.
Option A. six weeks.
Option B. six days.
Option C. six months.
Correct Answer is. six months.
Question Number. 7. After placing an engine into storage, details would be recorded in.
Option A. Technical Log.
Option B. Engine log book.
Option C. Aircraft log book.
Correct Answer is. Engine log book.
Explanation. All engines have a log book.
Question Number. 8. When storing an engine the fuel system is to be inhibited. How is this done?.
Option A. Remove plugs rotate engine then add oil.
Option B. Rotate engine whilst adding oil then remove plugs.
Option C. Add oil leaving plugs in.
Correct Answer is. Remove plugs rotate engine then add oil.
Explanation. C.A.I.P's EL 3-14 (Engine storage)refers. This is a piston engine question but has been reported as
being in a module 15 exam.
Question Number. 10. On a (VP) cocoon bag, if the humidity indicator turns pink/lilac.
Option A. desiccant is effective and does not need changing.
Option B. desiccant is ineffective and needs changing.
Option C. desiccant is changed weekly.
Correct Answer is. desiccant is ineffective and needs changing.
Question Number. 12. When is the humidity indicator checked on a preserved engine?.
Option A. 1 Month.
Option B. 1 Year.
Option C. 6 Months.
Correct Answer is. 1 Month.
Explanation. C.A.A.I.Ps leaflet 7-4 states 'approximately monthly intervals'. If the desiccant is pink the envelope must
be opened, the desiccant replaced and the envelope resealed.
Question Number. 14. Small cuts in a M.V.P. engine storage bag can be repaired.
Option A. with adhesive PVC tape.
Option B. by vulcanising.
Option C. by replacing M.V.P.
Correct Answer is. with adhesive PVC tape.
Question Number. 15. When removing an engine for long-term storage, bleed valves should be.
Option A. removed.
Option B. locked closed.
Option C. open but blanked.
Correct Answer is. open but blanked.
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Question Number. 8. What is the maximum value of pressure with reference to a jet engine?.
Option A. 1 Bar.
Option B. 1 Kg/cm.
Option C. 1 Atmospheric Pressure.
Correct Answer is. 1 Atmospheric Pressure.
Explanation. 1 Atm. = 1.013 Bar.
Question Number. 11. What type of oil is used in a gas turbine engine?.
Option A. Synthetic.
Option B. Phosphate Ester.
Option C. Mineral.
Correct Answer is. Synthetic.
Explanation. Synthetic.