Module15,GASTURBINEENGINE.

15.1GASTURBINEENGINEFundamentals.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Onanaxialflow,dualcompressorforwardfanengine,thefanturnsthesamespeedas
the.

OptionA.
lowpressureturbine.

OptionB.
highpressurecompressor.

OptionC.
forwardturbinewheel.
CorrectAnsweris.lowpressureturbine.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage6refers.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Aturbojetenginegives.

OptionA.
largeaccelerationtoasmallmassofair.
OptionB.
largeaccelerationtoalargeweightofair.

OptionC.
smallaccelerationtoalargemassofair.
CorrectAnsweris.largeaccelerationtoasmallmassofair.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage2/3refer.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Thebasicgasturbineengineisdividedintotwomainsections:thecoldsectionand
thehotsection.

OptionA.
Thecoldsectionincludestheengineinlet,compressor,andturbinesections.
OptionB.
Thehotsectionincludesthecombustor,diffuser,andexhaust.

OptionC.
Thehotsectionincludesthecombustor,turbine,andexhaust.

CorrectAnsweris.Thehotsectionincludesthecombustor,turbine,andexhaust.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Ajetenginederivesitsthrustby.

OptionA.
drawingairintothecompressor.

OptionB.
impingementofthepropellinggasesontheoutsideair.
OptionC.
reactionofthepropellinggases.

CorrectAnsweris.reactionofthepropellinggases.

Explanation.NewtonsthirdlawappliesRollsRoyceTheJetenginePage2/3refers.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Whichofthefollowingmightbeusedtoidentifyturbinedischargepressure?.

OptionA.
Pt7.
OptionB.
Pt2.
OptionC.
Tt7.
CorrectAnsweris.Pt7.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook35.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Inafreeturbine.

OptionA.
thereisaclutchbetweencompressorandpoweroutputshaft.
OptionB.
thereisadirectdrivewithafreewheelunit.
OptionC.
thereisnomechanicalconnectionwiththecompressor.
CorrectAnsweris.thereisnomechanicalconnectionwiththecompressor.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage5refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Bernoulli'sTheoremstatesthatatanypointinaflowofgas.

OptionA.
thestaticpressureanddynamicpressureareequal.

OptionB.
thestaticpressureislessthanthedynamicpressure.
OptionC.
thetotalenergyremainsconstant.
CorrectAnsweris.thetotalenergyremainsconstant.
Explanation.SeeChapter2ofRollsRoyceTheJetEngine.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Theworkingfluidofagasturbineengineis.

OptionA.
gasoline.

OptionB.
kerosene.

OptionC.
air.
CorrectAnsweris.air.
Explanation.Keroseneprovidestheenergytodrivetheair.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Whichstatementsaretrueregardingaircraftenginepropulsion?.

OptionA.
Turbojetandturbofanenginesimpartarelativelylargeamountofaccelerationtoasmallermass
ofair.

OptionB.
Inmodernturbopropengines,nearly50percentoftheexhaustgasenergyisextractedbyturbines
todrivethepropellerandcompressorwiththerestprovidingexhaustthrust.

OptionC.
Anenginedrivenpropellerimpartsarelativelysmallamountofaccelerationtoalargemassof
air.
CorrectAnsweris.Anenginedrivenpropellerimpartsarelativelysmallamountofaccelerationtoalargemass
ofair.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook343.

QuestionNumber. 10. Assubsonicairflowsthroughaconvergentnozzlethevelocity.

OptionA.
decreases.
OptionB.
increases.
OptionC.
remainsconstant.
CorrectAnsweris.increases.
Explanation.Bernoulli'sTheoremagain.

QuestionNumber. 11. Inatwinspoolcompressorsystem,thefirststageturbinedrivesthe.

OptionA.
N2compressor.

OptionB.
N1andN2compressors.
OptionC.
N1compressor.

CorrectAnsweris.N2compressor.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook318.

QuestionNumber. 12. Atwhatpointinanaxialflowturbojetenginewillthehighestgaspressuresoccur?.

OptionA.
Atthecompressoroutlet.

OptionB.
Attheturbineentrance.
OptionC.
Withintheburnersection.

CorrectAnsweris.Atthecompressoroutlet.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook320.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whichofthefollowingunitsaregenerallyusedtomeasureaircraftnoise?.

OptionA.
Effectiveperceivednoisedecibels(EPNdB).
OptionB.
Decibels(dB).

OptionC.
Soundpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.Effectiveperceivednoisedecibels(EPNdB).

Explanation.RollsRoyceThejetenginepage199refers.

QuestionNumber. 14. Thediffusersectionislocatedbetween.

OptionA.
theburnersectionandtheturbinesection.
OptionB.
stationNo.7andstationNo.8.

OptionC.
thecompressorsectionandtheburnersection.

CorrectAnsweris.thecompressorsectionandtheburnersection.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook320.

QuestionNumber. 15. IftheLPshaftshears.

OptionA.
turbinerunawayoccurs.
OptionB.
compressoroverspeedoccurs.
OptionC.
compressorunderspeedoccurs.
CorrectAnsweris.turbinerunawayoccurs.
Explanation.TheturbinedrivestheLPcompressororfan.

QuestionNumber. 16. ThetermPt7means.

OptionA.
pressureandtemperatureatstationNo.7.
OptionB.
thetotalpressureatstationNo.7.
OptionC.
thetotalinletpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.thetotalpressureatstationNo.7.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Whatsectionprovidespropermixingofthefuelandefficientburningofthegases?.

OptionA.
Diffusersectionandcombustionsection.
OptionB.
Combustionsectionandcompressorsection.
OptionC.
Combustionsectiononly.
CorrectAnsweris.Combustionsectiononly.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook321.

QuestionNumber. 18. Ofthefollowing,whichenginetypewouldmostlikelyhaveanoisesuppressionunit

installed?.

OptionA.
Turboprop.
OptionB.
Turbojet.

OptionC.
Turboshaft.
CorrectAnsweris.Turbojet.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage357refers.

QuestionNumber. 19. Thepressureofsupersonicairasitflowsthroughadivergentnozzle.

OptionA.
decreases.
OptionB.
increases.
OptionC.
isinverselyproportionaltothetemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.decreases.
Explanation.A&PAirframeTextbookPage231and232.

QuestionNumber. 20. ThesymbolfordesignatingthespeedofaLPcompressorinatwinspoolengineis.

OptionA.
N.

OptionB.
NG.
OptionC.
N1.
CorrectAnsweris.N1.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1213referstoN1forLPN2forHP.

QuestionNumber. 21. Aturbojetengineissmootherrunningthanapistonenginebecause.

OptionA.
thelubricationisbetter.

OptionB.
itrunsatalowertemperature.

OptionC.
ithasnoreciprocatingparts.
CorrectAnsweris.ithasnoreciprocatingparts.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 22. Agasturbineenginecompriseswhichthreemainsections?.

OptionA.
Compressor,diffuser,andstator.

OptionB.
Turbine,compressor,andcombustion.
OptionC.
Turbine,combustion,andstator.

CorrectAnsweris.Turbine,compressor,andcombustion.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whenavolumeofairiscompressed.

OptionA.
heatisgained.

OptionB.
noheatislostorgained.

OptionC.
heatislost.

CorrectAnsweris.noheatislostorgained.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage218refersassumingadiabatic.

QuestionNumber. 24. Thepressureofsubsonicairasitflowsthroughaconvergentnozzle.

OptionA.
increases.
OptionB.
remainsconstant.
OptionC.
decreases.
CorrectAnsweris.decreases.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 25. Ifavolumeofamassofairis546cubicfeetat273K,at274Kitwillbe.

OptionA.
2cubicfeetgreater.

OptionB.
1/273lessbyweight.

OptionC.
2cubicfeetsmaller.

CorrectAnsweris.2cubicfeetgreater.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 26. Inwhatsectionofaturbojetengineisthejetnozzlelocated?.

OptionA.
Exhaust.

OptionB.
Turbine.

OptionC.
Combustion.
CorrectAnsweris.Exhaust.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 27. Newton'sFirstLawofMotion,generallytermedtheLawofInertia,states:.

OptionA.
Toeveryactionthereisanequalandoppositereaction.

OptionB.
Forceisproportionaltotheproductofmassandacceleration.

OptionC.
Everybodypersistsinitsstateofrest,orofmotioninastraightline,unlessacteduponby
someoutsideforce.

CorrectAnsweris.Everybodypersistsinitsstateofrest,orofmotioninastraightline,unlessactedupon
bysomeoutsideforce.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 28. Ahighbypassengineresultsin.

OptionA.
overallslowerairflowandgreaterpropulsiveefficiency.

OptionB.
overallfasterairflow.

OptionC.
greaterpropulsiveefficiency.
CorrectAnsweris.overallslowerairflowandgreaterpropulsiveefficiency.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage229refers.

QuestionNumber. 29. Bernoulli'sTheoremstatesthatatanypointinaflowofgas.

OptionA.
thestaticpressureanddynamicpressureareequal.

OptionB.
thestaticpressureislessthanthedynamicpressure.
OptionC.
thetotalenergyremainsconstant.
CorrectAnsweris.thetotalenergyremainsconstant.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 30. TheBraytoncycleisknownastheconstant.

OptionA.
temperaturecycle.
OptionB.
masscycle.
OptionC.
pressurecycle.

CorrectAnsweris.pressurecycle.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 31. Inachokednozzle,velocityincreases,and.

OptionA.
densitydecreases.
OptionB.
pressuredecreases.

OptionC.
pressureincreases.

CorrectAnsweris.pressureincreases.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantPage223.Asthenozzlegoessonicthepressurestartsto
increaseasaresultoftheshockwave.

QuestionNumber. 32. Usingstandardatmosphericconditions,thestandardsealeveltemperatureis.

OptionA.
29C.
OptionB.
59F.
OptionC.
59C.
CorrectAnsweris.59F.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 33. Standardsealevelpressureis.

OptionA.
29.92inchesHg.

OptionB.
29.29inchesHg.
OptionC.
29.00inchesHg.
CorrectAnsweris.29.92inchesHg.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 34. Thehighestpressureinagasturbineis.

OptionA.
atthenozzleexit.

OptionB.
attheburnerexit.

OptionC.
justafterthelastcompressorstagebutbeforetheburner.
CorrectAnsweris.justafterthelastcompressorstagebutbeforetheburner.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage15refers.

QuestionNumber. 35. Thevelocityofsubsonicairasitflowsthroughaconvergentnozzle.

OptionA.
remainsconstant.
OptionB.
increases.
OptionC.
decreases.
CorrectAnsweris.increases.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 36. Aturbopropenginederivesitsthrustby.

OptionA.
impingementofthepropwashontheoutsideair.
OptionB.
reactionofthepropwash.

OptionC.
reactionofthepropulsiongases.

CorrectAnsweris.reactionofthepropwash.

Explanation.NewtonsThirdLaw.

QuestionNumber. 37. Adiabaticcompressionis.

OptionA.
anisothermalprocess.
OptionB.
onewherethereisanincreaseinkineticenergy.
OptionC.
onewherethereisnolossorgainofheat.
CorrectAnsweris.onewherethereisnolossorgainofheat.
Explanation.SherwinandHorsleyThermodynamicsPage144refers.

QuestionNumber. 38. Inaductedfanengine,thefanisdrivenbythe.

OptionA.
turbine.

OptionB.
airpassingoverthecompressor.

OptionC.
accessorygearbox.
CorrectAnsweris.turbine.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage29.

QuestionNumber. 39. Amodularconstructedgasturbineenginemeansthat.

OptionA.
allengineshaveaspecificcomponentlayout.

OptionB.
theengineisconstructedbytheverticalassemblytechnique.
OptionC.
itsmajorcomponentscanberemovedandreplacedwithoutdisturbingtherestoftheengine.
CorrectAnsweris.itsmajorcomponentscanberemovedandreplacedwithoutdisturbingtherestoftheengine.
Explanation.TheDictionaryofAircraftTermsbyDaleCranehasthisdefinition.

QuestionNumber. 40. Theaccessorygearboxofahighbypassengineis.

OptionA.
ontheHPCompressorhousing.
OptionB.
intheforwardbearinghousing.

OptionC.
attachedtotheturbinecasing.

CorrectAnsweris.ontheHPCompressorhousing.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage39.

QuestionNumber. 41. Onagasturbineengine,whatisthefandrivenby?.

OptionA.
IPturbine.
OptionB.
LPturbine.
OptionC.
HPturbine.

CorrectAnsweris.LPturbine.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage6refers.

QuestionNumber. 42. Whichlawrelatestothekinetic,pressure,andpotentialenergyinafluid

flow?.

OptionA.
Bernoulli'stheorem.

OptionB.
Newton'slaws.

OptionC.
Charles'slaw.

CorrectAnsweris.Bernoulli'stheorem.

Explanation.Thesumoftheenergiesinasystemisconstant.soifonedecreasesanotherwillincrease.

QuestionNumber. 43. Thedensityofgasmaybeexpressedas.

OptionA.
volume/weight.

OptionB.
weight/volume.

OptionC.
pressure/volume.
CorrectAnsweris.weight/volume.

Explanation.BasicPhysicsthisone.

QuestionNumber. 44. ESHPis.

OptionA.
Horsepower/efficiency.
OptionB.
Shafthorsepower+exhaustefflux.
OptionC.
Poweravailableattheturbinelessthepowerrequiredtodrivethe.

CorrectAnsweris.Shafthorsepower+exhaustefflux.
Explanation.EffectiveShaftHorsePoweristhemeasureoftotalpowerofaturbopropengine.

QuestionNumber. 45. Adivergentductwillcausesubsonicflowtodecreasein.

OptionA.
velocity,increasepressure.
OptionB.
velocity,pressureremainsconstant.
OptionC.
pressure,increasevelocity.
CorrectAnsweris.velocity,increasepressure.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage13fig23refers.

QuestionNumber. 46. TheBraytoncycleis.

OptionA.
thenamegiventotheintermittentcyclingofanelectricaldeicingsystem.

OptionB.
thecontinuouscombustioncycletakingplaceinagasturbineengine.

OptionC.
theconstantvelocitycycletakingplaceinagasturbineengine.
CorrectAnsweris.thecontinuouscombustioncycletakingplaceinagasturbineengine.

Explanation.TheBraytonCycleisalsoknownastheconstantpressurecycle.

QuestionNumber. 47. Thepurposeofadiffuseristo.

OptionA.
increasethekineticenergyoftheair.

OptionB.
induceaswirltotheairpriortocombustion.

OptionC.
increasethestaticpressureoftheair.
CorrectAnsweris.increasethestaticpressureoftheair.
Explanation.Diffusersarealwaysstaticdivergentducts.

QuestionNumber. 48. Onatriplespoolengine,thefirststageofturbinesdrive.

OptionA.
theLPcompressor.
OptionB.
theHPcompressor.

OptionC.
theIPcompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.theHPcompressor.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEngineFig252refers.

QuestionNumber. 49. Rameffectis.

OptionA.
theincreaseofdynamicpressureatthefaceofthecompressor.

OptionB.
conversionofstaticpressuretokineticpressureatthefaceofthecompressor.

OptionC.
conversionofkineticenergytopressureenergyatthefaceofthecompressor.
CorrectAnsweris.conversionofkineticenergytopressureenergyatthefaceofthecompressor.
Explanation.Thegreatertherameffectthegreatertheefficiencyofthepropulsionsystem.

QuestionNumber. 50. Whichofthefollowingstatementsistrueonahighbypassratio

turbofan?.

OptionA.
Boththecompressorandcombustionsystemarelargerthantheirturbojetequivalent.
OptionB.
Thecompressorassemblyislargerandcombustionchambersmallerthantheirturbojetequivalent.
OptionC.
Boththecompressorandcombustionchamberaresmallerthantheturbojetequivalent.
CorrectAnsweris.Boththecompressorandcombustionchamberaresmallerthantheirturbojetequivalent.
Explanation.Smallercompressorsandcombustionchamberscanbeusedonhighbypassfansastheyaremore
efficientthanturbojets.

QuestionNumber. 51. Inthedualaxialflowortwinspoolcompressor

systemwithafreepowerturbine,Nfwouldbean
indicationof.

OptionA.
turbinethrustindication.

OptionB.
firststagecompressorspeed.
OptionC.
freepowerturbinespeed.

CorrectAnsweris.freepowerturbinespeed.

Explanation.Thefreeturbinedrivesthepropshaftonly.

QuestionNumber. 52. Awaisteddriveshaftisprimarilyto.

OptionA.
achievedynamicbalance.
OptionB.
reduceweight.

OptionC.
provideafuseifthedrivencomponentisoverloaded.
CorrectAnsweris.provideafuseifthedrivencomponentisoverloaded.

Explanation.AnexampleofthistypeofdriveshaftisfittedbetweenagearboxandanIDG.

QuestionNumber. 53. The'coreengine'or'gasgenerator'ismadeupofthefollowingcomponents:.

OptionA.
Inlet,compressor,combustionchamber,turbine,exhaust.

OptionB.
Turbine,combustionchamber,compressor.
OptionC.
Compressor,turbine,exhaust,propellingnozzle.
CorrectAnsweris.Turbine,combustionchamber,compressor.
Explanation.Thecoreengineisthatwhichtheprimaryairflowpasses(theairthatpassesthroughthe
combustionchamber.Theinletisnotincludedastheairisnormallysplitdownthebypassductatthe
entrancetothecompressorsystem.

QuestionNumber. 54. Theprincipleofjetpropulsionis.

OptionA.
thecalorificvalueoffuelburntisequaltoaircraft.
OptionB.
theinteractionoffluidsandgases.
OptionC.
everyactionhasaequalandoppositereaction.
CorrectAnsweris.everyactionhasaequalandoppositereaction.
Explanation.ThisisNewtonsThirdLaw.

QuestionNumber. 55. Boyle'slawstatesthat,atconstanttemperature,ifagasiscompressed.

OptionA.
itsabsolutepressureisproportionaltoitsvolume.

OptionB.
itsabsolutetemperatureisproportionaltoit'svolume.

OptionC.
itsabsolutepressureisinverselyproportionaltoitsvolume.

CorrectAnsweris.itsabsolutepressureisinverselyproportionaltoitsvolume.

Explanation.Ifthevolumeisreducedthepressuregoesup.

QuestionNumber. 56. Whatpartofajetenginehasthemostpotentialenergy?.

OptionA.
Immediatelyafterthecombustionchamber.
OptionB.
Justbeforethecombustionchamber.
OptionC.
ImmediatelyaftertheHPcompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.Justbeforethecombustionchamber.
Explanation.Wherethefuel(unburned)ispumpedin.

15.2EnginePerformance.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Rameffect'duetoaircraftforwardspeedwillcausetheefficiencyoftheengineto.

OptionA.
remainconstant.
OptionB.
decrease.

OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.increase.

Explanation.RameffectimprovescompressionratiowhichimprovesthrustwithoutusingextrafuelRollsRoyce
TheJetenginePage219refers.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Theefficiencyofagasturbineengineataltitude.

OptionA.
decreases.
OptionB.
remainsconstant.
OptionC.
increases.
CorrectAnsweris.increases.
Explanation.Thecompressorperformsbetteratlowerairtemperatures(seeJeppersenGasTurbinesPage233)
thusimprovingthermalefficiency.Alsolowerairtemperaturesuptothetropopauseassistinmaintaining
PropulsiveEfficiency(whilstacceptingthatdecreasingdensitydecreasesmassflow).Alsonotethatoperators
flyatthetropopausewheneverpossibleevenforshortflightsforthebestSFC.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Whichstatementistrueregardingjetengines?.

OptionA.
Atthehigherenginespeeds,thrustincreasesrapidlywithsmallincreasesinRPM.

OptionB.
Atthelowerenginespeeds,thrustincreasesrapidlywithsmallincreasesinRPM.

OptionC.
Thethrustdeliveredperpoundofairconsumedislessathighaltitude.
CorrectAnsweris.Atthehigherenginespeeds,thrustincreasesrapidlywithsmallincreasesinRPM.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook343.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Someturbopropandturbojetenginesareequippedwithtwospoolorsplitcompressors.
Whentheseenginesareoperatedathighaltitudes,the.

OptionA.
lowpressurerotorwillincreaseinspeedasthecompressorloaddecreasesinthelowerdensity
air.
OptionB.
lowpressurerotorwilldecreaseinspeedasthecompressorloaddecreasesinthelowerdensity
air.
OptionC.
throttlemustberetardedtopreventoverspeedingofthehighpressurerotorduetothelower
densityair.
CorrectAnsweris.lowpressurerotorwillincreaseinspeedasthecompressorloaddecreasesinthelower

densityair.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook318.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Rameffect'duetoaircraftforwardspeedwillcausethethrustoftheengineto.

OptionA.
remainconstant.
OptionB.
decrease.

OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.remainconstant.
Explanation.Thrustisconstant,butefficiencywillincrease.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Withafixedthrottle,andwithincreasedmassairflow,whathappenstoEPR?.

OptionA.
EPRgoesup.
OptionB.
EPRremainsconstant.

OptionC.
EPRgoesdown.

CorrectAnsweris.EPRgoesdown.

Explanation.WithincreasingmassairflowwiththrottlesfixedRampressure(Pt2)increasesbuttheP7pressure
remainsthesame.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinespage1218refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Atwhatstageinagasturbineenginearegaspressuresthegreatest?

OptionA.
Compressoroutlet.
OptionB.
Turbineoutlet.

OptionC.
Compressorinlet.
CorrectAnsweris.Compressoroutlet.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Increasingrameffectwithincreasedspeed.

OptionA.
reducesthrustduetoreducedcompressorefficiency.

OptionB.
increasesthrustduetoincreasedmaximumairflow.

OptionC.
reducesthrustduetoreducedturbinetemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.increasesthrustduetoincreasedmaximumairflow.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage235refers.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Thehighestheattometalcontactinajetengineisthe.

OptionA.
burnercans.

OptionB.
turbineinletguidevanes.

OptionC.
turbineblades.

CorrectAnsweris.turbineinletguidevanes.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Whichcompressortypegivesthegreatestadvantagesforbothstartingflexibilityand

improvedhighaltitudeperformance?.

OptionA.
Singlespool,axialflow.

OptionB.
Dualstage,centrifugalflow.
OptionC.
Splitspool,axialflow.
CorrectAnsweris.Splitspool,axialflow.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Whichofthefollowingistheultimatelimitingfactorofturbineengineoperation?.

OptionA.
Compressorinletairtemperature.

OptionB.
Burnercanpressure.

OptionC.
Turbineinlettemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Turbineinlettemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Ataltitude,idlingRPMis.

OptionA.
sameasatsealevel.

OptionB.
higherthanatsealevel.

OptionC.
lowerthanatsealevel.
CorrectAnsweris.higherthanatsealevel.

Explanation.Duetodecreaseddensitythereislessresistancetorotation.

QuestionNumber. 13. Thrust.

OptionA.
increaseswithhightemperature.

OptionB.
increaseswithlowtemperature.

OptionC.
decreaseswithlowtemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.increaseswithlowtemperature.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage233Refers.

QuestionNumber. 14. Whichofthefollowingvariablesaffecttheinletairdensityofaturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Altitudeoftheaircraft,Ambienttemperature.

OptionB.
Compressionratio,Turbineinlettemperature,Altitudeoftheaircraft,Ambienttemperature.
OptionC.
Speedoftheaircraft,Compressionratio,Turbineinlettemperature,Altitudeoftheaircraft.
CorrectAnsweris.Altitudeoftheaircraft,Ambienttemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Thepropulsiveefficiencyis.

OptionA.
low,withalowmassflowacceleration.

OptionB.
high,withalowmassflowacceleration.
OptionC.
high,withahighmassflowacceleration.
CorrectAnsweris.high,withalowmassflowacceleration.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage237Refersalargemassofairmovedslowly!.

QuestionNumber. 16. TheRPMformaximumpowerwouldbe.

OptionA.
loweronacolderday.
OptionB.
loweronahotterday.
OptionC.
greateronacolderday.
CorrectAnsweris.loweronacolderday.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage316refers.

QuestionNumber. 17. Howdoesenginethrustvarywithtemperature?.

OptionA.
Increaseintemperaturegivesgreaterthrustbecauseoflowfrictionincompressors.
OptionB.
Lowtemperaturesgivelowthrust.

OptionC.
Lowtemperaturegivesgreatermassflowandthereforegreaterthrust.

CorrectAnsweris.Lowtemperaturegivesgreatermassflowandthereforegreaterthrust.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage233Refers.

QuestionNumber. 18. Amethodofcomparingengineefficienciesisbycomparing.

OptionA.
fuelconsumption.
OptionB.
thrusttoweightratio.
OptionC.
specificfuelconsumption.

CorrectAnsweris.specificfuelconsumption.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage73Refers.


QuestionNumber. 19. Withafixedthrottleinaclimb.

OptionA.
RPMwillincrease.
OptionB.
RPMwillremainconstant.

OptionC.
RPMwilldecrease.
CorrectAnsweris.RPMwillincrease.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage315refers.

QuestionNumber. 20. Thepointofmaximumvelocityintheengineisinthe.

OptionA.
exhaustexitnozzle.

OptionB.
combustionchamber.

OptionC.
nozzleguidevanes.

CorrectAnsweris.exhaustexitnozzle.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage15refers.

QuestionNumber. 21. AtconstantRPM,thepressureratioofthecompressorandthetemperatureriseacross

thecompressor.

OptionA.
increaseswithheight.
OptionB.
remainsconstantirrespectiveofheight.
OptionC.
decreasewithheight.

CorrectAnsweris.remainsconstantirrespectiveofheight.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage320refers.

QuestionNumber. 22. Withtheaircraftstationary,propulsiveefficiency.

OptionA.
dependsonRPM.

OptionB.
isminimum.
OptionC.
ismaximum.
CorrectAnsweris.isminimum.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage229refers.

QuestionNumber. 23. Theefficiencyofconversionofkineticenergyintopropulsiveworkisameasureof.

OptionA.
mechanicalefficiency.
OptionB.
propulsiveefficiency.
OptionC.
thermalefficiency.

CorrectAnsweris.propulsiveefficiency.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage229refers.

QuestionNumber. 24. Whateffectdoeshighatmospherichumidityhaveontheoperationofajetengine?.

OptionA.
DecreasescompressorandturbineRPM.

OptionB.
Decreasesenginepressureratio.

OptionC.
Haslittleornoeffect.
CorrectAnsweris.Haslittleornoeffect.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook770.

QuestionNumber. 25. Powerisadjustedinagasturbineengineby.

OptionA.
increasingfuelflow.

OptionB.
increasingairandfuelflow.
OptionC.
increasingairflowtothecombustionchamber.

CorrectAnsweris.increasingairandfuelflow.
Explanation.Youcannothaveextrafuelwithoutextraair.

QuestionNumber. 26. Theengineratingplug.

OptionA.
ispermanentlyconnectedtotheEEC.

OptionB.
isconnectedtotheEPRtransmitter.
OptionC.
ispermanentlyconnectedtotheEnginecasing.

CorrectAnsweris.ispermanentlyconnectedtotheEnginecasing.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage721.

QuestionNumber. 27. FlatRatedthrustisdefinedas.

OptionA.
thethrustattheambienttemperaturepointabovewhichthrustdropsbelow100%.

OptionB.
thatpowerachievedatidleRPM.

OptionC.
thatpowerachievedatmaximumEGT.
CorrectAnsweris.thethrustattheambienttemperaturepointabovewhichthrustdropsbelow100%.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage734.

QuestionNumber. 28. ThrustratingonanFADECcontrolledenginecanbechangedby.

OptionA.
varyingtheballastresistorintheEGTsystem.
OptionB.
changingtheengineratingplug.

OptionC.
varyingtheEPRdatumplug.

CorrectAnsweris.changingtheengineratingplug.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage721refers.

QuestionNumber. 29. Propellertorqueisanalogousto.

OptionA.
engineRPM.
OptionB.
shafthorsepower.
OptionC.
propellerRPM.

CorrectAnsweris.shafthorsepower.
Explanation.PropellertorqueisequalandoppositetoSHPundersteadystateconditions.

QuestionNumber. 30. Thetotalpowerinaturbopropengineisthe.

OptionA.
SHP.
OptionB.
BHP.
OptionC.
ESHP.

CorrectAnsweris.ESHP.

Explanation.ESHP=shafthorsepowerplusresidualgasexhaustthrust.

QuestionNumber. 31. Inadive,withthethrottlesfixed,theEPRwill.

OptionA.
notchange.
OptionB.
increase.

OptionC.
decrease.

CorrectAnsweris.decrease.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinespage1218refers.

QuestionNumber. 32. Withanincreaseinforwardspeed,theenginethrust.

OptionA.
decreasesslightlybutrecoverduetorameffect.
OptionB.
increases.
OptionC.
decreases.
CorrectAnsweris.decreasesslightlybutrecoverduetorameffect.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage235refers.

QuestionNumber. 33. Themainfactorconsideredwhendesigninganengineis.

OptionA.
maximumfuelconsumption.

OptionB.
maximumturbinetemperature.
OptionC.
maximumtipspeed.

CorrectAnsweris.maximumturbinetemperature.
Explanation.Theturbineisthemosthighlystressedcomponentintheengine.

QuestionNumber. 34. Toensureanenginemaintainsselfsustainingspeed.

OptionA.
idleremainssameforanydensity.
OptionB.
idleincreaseswithdensitydecrease.

OptionC.
idleincreaseswithdensityincrease.

CorrectAnsweris.idleincreaseswithdensitydecrease.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage103para15refers.

QuestionNumber. 35. AfactorthatlimitsEGTisthe.

OptionA.
jetpipe.

OptionB.
compressors.
OptionC.
turbine.

CorrectAnsweris.turbine.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage13refers.

QuestionNumber. 36. Thrustwill.

OptionA.
increaseathightemperatures.
OptionB.
decreaseatlowtemperatures.
OptionC.
increaseatlowtemperatures.
CorrectAnsweris.increaseatlowtemperatures.
Explanation.Higherdensitygiveshighermassflowhencehigherthrust.

QuestionNumber. 37. Acrosstheturbines,thereis.

OptionA.
ageneraltemperaturerise.

OptionB.
ageneraltemperaturedrop.

OptionC.
anisometricexpansion.
CorrectAnsweris.ageneraltemperaturedrop.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage15showsatemperaturedecreaseacrosstheturbinesduetoenergy
extraction.

QuestionNumber. 38. Ifthethrottlepositionremainsconstant.

OptionA.
withincreasingOAT,RPMandTGTwillincrease.
OptionB.
withdecreasingOAT,RPMwillincrease.

OptionC.
withincreasingOAT,TGTwillincrease.

CorrectAnsweris.withincreasingOAT,RPMandTGTwillincrease.
Explanation.AsOATincreasestheairisthinnerRPMincreasesbutthrustdecreasesduetothethinair.Extra
fuelisrequiredtoincreasethrustthereforeTGTincreases.

QuestionNumber. 39. Ifanaircraftclimbswithafixedthrottleposition.

OptionA.
thrustdecreasesandRPMincreases.
OptionB.
thrustandRPMremainthesame.

OptionC.
thrustincreasesandRPMremainsthesame.
CorrectAnsweris.thrustdecreasesandRPMincreases.
Explanation.Thinneraircausesthrusttodecreaseandthecompressortospeedup.

QuestionNumber. 40. Rampressurerecoverywillgenerallytakeeffectataircraftspeedsof.

OptionA.
mach1.

OptionB.
mach0.10.2.

OptionC.
onlywhentheaircraftisstationarywithenginesrunning.

CorrectAnsweris.mach0.10.2.

Explanation.JeppesenGasturbinePowerplantpage32refers.Withtheaircraftstationaryandenginesrunning
intakepressureisnegative.Astheaircraftbeginsitstakeoffrunthepressurerecoverstoaboveambient
(ramrecovery.

QuestionNumber. 41. Astheairispassedthroughtheturbine,duetotheconvergentshapeformedbetween

adjacentblades.

OptionA.
pressuredecreases,velocityincreases,temperatureincreases.

OptionB.
pressureincreases,velocityincreases,temperatureconstant.
OptionC.
pressuredecreases,velocityincreases,temperaturedecreases.

CorrectAnsweris.pressuredecreases,velocityincreases,temperaturedecreases.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEngineFig251refers.

QuestionNumber. 42. Thehottestcomponentinagasturbineengineis.

OptionA.
thenozzleguidevanes.
OptionB.
theturbines.

OptionC.
thecombustionchamber.
CorrectAnsweris.thecombustionchamber.
Explanation.Combustorshavetowithstandflametemperaturesof2000degreesC.


QuestionNumber. 43. Thebasicequationforthrustis.

OptionA.
thrust=force*acceleration.
OptionB.
thrust=mass*velocity.

OptionC.
thrust=mass*acceleration.
CorrectAnsweris.thrust=mass*acceleration.
Explanation.NewtonssecondLaw.

QuestionNumber. 44. TomaintaintheselectedRPMofagasturbineataltitude.

OptionA.
thepilotwillhavetothrottleback.

OptionB.
morefuelwillautomaticallybeadded.

OptionC.
thefuelwillautomaticallybereducedastheaircraftclimbs.

CorrectAnsweris.thefuelwillautomaticallybereducedastheaircraftclimbs.

Explanation.InahydromechanicalenginetheP1capsulewillsenseincreasingaltitudeandtrimoffthefuel.

QuestionNumber. 45. ThetermPbmeans.

OptionA.
burnerpressuremeasuredatthediffusercase.

OptionB.
burnerpressuremeasuredattheNGV.
OptionC.
burnerpressuremeasuredatthecombustionchamber.

CorrectAnsweris.burnerpressuremeasuredatthecombustionchamber.

Explanation.Burnerpressureisthestaticpressureinthecombustorcan,usedinsomesystemstoregulatefuel
flow.

QuestionNumber. 46. Whichofthefollowingisnotanenginerating?.

OptionA.
MaximumContinuous.

OptionB.
Idle.
OptionC.
MaximumTakeOff.
CorrectAnsweris.Idle.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 47. Athigherthenstandarddayambienttemperatures,compressorspeedwillbe.

OptionA.
lowerthanstandarddayspeed.
OptionB.
nodifferent.

OptionC.
higherthanstandarddayspeed.

CorrectAnsweris.higherthanstandarddayspeed.

Explanation.Theairisthinnerathighertemperatures,thereforethecompressorhaslessloadtoworkagainst

andgoesfaster.RRJetEngineFig218refers.NotethatduetothemaxallowableEGTtheenginewillreach
alimiting'cornerpointthrust'andfuelwillbetrimmedofftopreventanyoverboostorovertemperature

QuestionNumber. 48. RamRecovery'isameasureof.

OptionA.
intakeefficiency.
OptionB.
netthrust.
OptionC.
forwardairspeed.
CorrectAnsweris.intakeefficiency.
Explanation.RamRecoveryistheabilityofanintaketoconvertkineticenergyintousefulpressureenergy.

QuestionNumber. 49. mostlikelyparameterlimitingtheheightatwhichajetenginepoweredaircraftcan

operatewouldbeinsufficient.

OptionA.
lifttosupporttheaircraftweight.
OptionB.
massairflowtomaintain15:1air/fuelratio.

OptionC.
oxygentosupportcombustion.
CorrectAnsweris.oxygentosupportcombustion.
Explanation.Theenginewillflameoutwithinsufficientoxygen.

QuestionNumber. 50. Withincreasingrameffect.

OptionA.
turbinetemperaturesdecreases.

OptionB.
propulsiveefficiencydecreases.

OptionC.
propulsiveefficiencyincreases.

CorrectAnsweris.propulsiveefficiencyincreases.

Explanation.IncreasingRamEffectincreasestheoverallsystempressureratio,henceincreasingpropulsive
efficiency.

QuestionNumber. 51. Fullreversepowerisapproximately.

OptionA.
95%offorwardthrust.
OptionB.
75%offorwardthrust.
OptionC.
50%offorwardthrust.
CorrectAnsweris.50%offorwardthrust.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantspage352refers.

QuestionNumber. 52. Theefficiencyofagasturbinewouldbegreatestat.

OptionA.
coldtemperatures.

OptionB.
lowpressure.

OptionC.
hottemperatures
CorrectAnsweris.coldtemperatures
Explanation.Maximumthermalefficiencyisachievedatthetropopauseduetothatbeingthecoldestambient
temperatureachievable.

QuestionNumber. 53. Inagasturbineengine,turbinesection.

OptionA.
temperaturedecreasesalongwithpressureandvelocity.
OptionB.
velocitydecreasesandpressureincreases.
OptionC.
velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
CorrectAnsweris.velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
Explanation.Pressureandtemperaturealwaysgodownintheturbineasvelocitygoesup.

QuestionNumber. 53. Inagasturbineengine,turbinesection.

OptionA.
temperaturedecreasesalongwithpressureandvelocity.
OptionB.
velocitydecreasesandpressureincreases.
OptionC.
velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
CorrectAnsweris.velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
Explanation.Pressureandtemperaturealwaysgodownintheturbineasvelocitygoesup.

QuestionNumber. 54. AsairdensitychangestheRPMofagasturbineenginewillchange.HowisRPMkeptat

aconstantspeed?.

OptionA.
Itisnot.
OptionB.
Automaticallybyasimpleenginedevice.
OptionC.
Manuallybythepilot.
CorrectAnsweris.Itisnot.
Explanation.WhilstmaximumRPM'sarelimitedbyvariousdevicesRPMisfreetowanderwithchangingdensity.
egAsyouclimbhigherminimumidlewillincrease.

QuestionNumber. 55. Withfixedthrottleandincreasingaltitude,thefanonahighbypassenginewill.

OptionA.
decreaseRPM.

OptionB.
increaseRPM.

OptionC.
staythesameRPM.
CorrectAnsweris.increaseRPM.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 56. Throughturbinerotorblades,thepressure.

OptionA.
increases,temperatureincreases,velocitydecreases.
OptionB.
decreases,temperatureandvelocitydecreases.

OptionC.
remainsconstant,temperatureincreases.
CorrectAnsweris.decreases,temperatureandvelocitydecreases.

Explanation.RRTheJetEngine(4thedition)fig251page15(workingcycleandairflow).

QuestionNumber. 57. TemperatureofthemassairflowthroughaGasTurbineEngine.

OptionA.
increasesfromtheinlet,throughthecompressorandthediffuserintotheburner,anddecreases
throughtheturbineintotheexhaust.

OptionB.
increasesfromtheinlet,throughthecompressorandremainsconstantthroughthediffuserand
increasesattheburner,anddecreasesthroughtheturbineintotheexhaust.

OptionC.
remainsconstantattheinlet,increasesfromthecompressorandthediffuserintotheburner,and
decreasesthroughtheturbineintotheexhaust.

CorrectAnsweris.increasesfromtheinlet,throughthecompressorandthediffuserintotheburner,and
decreasesthrough.
Explanation.NIL.

15.3EngineInlet.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Ifanelectricaldeicingsystemisoperating,thrustwill.

OptionA.
decrease.

OptionB.
remainconstant.
OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.remainconstant.
Explanation.Hotairantiicingwillreducethrust,notelectrical.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Abellmouthcompressorinletisusedon.

OptionA.
helicopters.
OptionB.
supersonicaircraft.

OptionC.
aircraftwithlowgroundclearance.
CorrectAnsweris.helicopters.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantPage35refers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Electricaldeicingoperates.

OptionA.
continuouslyandintermittently.

OptionB.
cyclicallyindependentofambientairtemperature.

OptionC.
cyclicallydependentonambientairtemperature.
CorrectAnsweris.continuouslyandintermittently.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage150refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Theinletdooronavariablegeometryintakeisopenat.
OptionA.
idlespeed.
OptionB.
supersonicspeeds.
OptionC.
subsonicspeeds.
CorrectAnsweris.subsonicspeeds.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginefig23.9refers.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Antiiceisrecommendedduring.

OptionA.
OAT+10Centigradeandvisiblemoisture.
OptionB.
thunderstorms.

OptionC.
OATbelow10Centigrade.

CorrectAnsweris.OAT+10Centigradeandvisiblemoisture.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage92Refers.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Apitotintakeisdivergentfromfronttorearbecauseit.
OptionA.
reducesramcompression.
OptionB.
producesthemaximumamountoframcompression.
OptionC.
speedsuptheairbeforeithitsthecompressorface.
CorrectAnsweris.producesthemaximumamountoframcompression.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Antiicingofjetengineairinletsiscommonlyaccomplishedby.
OptionA.
electricalheatingelementslocatedwithintheengineairinletcowling.
OptionB.
electricalheatingelementsinsidetheinletguidevanes.

OptionC.
enginebleedairductedthroughthecriticalareas.

CorrectAnsweris.enginebleedairductedthroughthecriticalareas.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Theterm'RamRatio'inregardtoairintakesistherelationshipbetween.

OptionA.
ambientpressureandambienttemperature.
OptionB.
ambienttemperatureandcompressorinlettemperature.
OptionC.
ambientpressureandcompressorinletpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.ambientpressureandcompressorinletpressure.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
AnincreaseintheRamRatioofanintakewill.

OptionA.
havenoeffectuponthetemperatureoftheair.
OptionB.
increasethetemperatureoftheair.
OptionC.
decreasethetemperatureoftheair.
CorrectAnsweris.decreasethetemperatureoftheair.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Asanaircraftapproachesthetransonicrange,theaerodynamicefficiencyofaPitot

typeintake.

OptionA.
increasesduetotherameffect.

OptionB.
decreasesduetotheshockwave.

OptionC.
isnoteffectedbyforwardspeed.

CorrectAnsweris.decreasesduetotheshockwave.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Inletguidevanesareantiicedwith.

OptionA.
rubberboots.

OptionB.
thermalblankets.
OptionC.
enginebleedair.
CorrectAnsweris.enginebleedair.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage91Refers.

QuestionNumber. 12. Intakeairturbulence.

OptionA.
decreasestheefficiencyofthecompressor.
OptionB.
increasestheefficiencyofthecompressor.
OptionC.
haslittleeffectontheefficiencyofthecompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.decreasestheefficiencyofthecompressor.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage31Refers.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whatwillbetheeffectofoperatingtheintakeantiicingsystemofagasturbine

engine?.

OptionA.
Adecreaseinpower.

OptionB.
Increasedpowerataltitude.
OptionC.
Increasedpowerfortakeoff.
CorrectAnsweris.Adecreaseinpower.

Explanation.Bleedingoffairfromthecompressormustreducepower.

QuestionNumber. 14. APitotintakeisdivergentfromfronttorearbecauseit.

OptionA.
producesthemaximumamountoframcompression.
OptionB.
reducesramcompressionandturbulence.

OptionC.
speedsuptheairbeforeithitsthecompressorface.
CorrectAnsweris.producesthemaximumamountoframcompression.
Explanation.RollsRoyceJetEnginePage245refers.

QuestionNumber. 15. Withanelectricaliceprotectionsystem,theheatingelementsoperate.

OptionA.
continuously.

OptionB.
partcontinuouspartintermittent.
OptionC.
intermittently.

CorrectAnsweris.partcontinuouspartintermittent.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage150refers.

QuestionNumber. 16. Thepurposeofabellmouthcompressorinletisto.

OptionA.
provideanincreasedramaireffectatlowairspeeds.
OptionB.
maximizetheaerodynamicefficiencyoftheinlet.
OptionC.
provideanincreasedpressuredropintheinlet.
CorrectAnsweris.maximizetheaerodynamicefficiencyoftheinlet.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook520.

QuestionNumber. 17. Thevortexdissipatorsinstalledonsometurbinepoweredaircrafttopreventengine

FODutilize.

OptionA.
variablegeometryinletducts.

OptionB.
variableinletguidevanes(IGV)and/orvariablefirststagefanblades.
OptionC.
astreamofenginebleedairblowntowardthegroundaheadoftheengine.
CorrectAnsweris.astreamofenginebleedairblowntowardthegroundaheadoftheengine.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook312.

QuestionNumber. 18. VariableRampIntakesrestrictairflowby.

OptionA.
divertingtheairflowaroundtheintake.
OptionB.
reducingtheareaoftheintake.

OptionC.
creatingshockwavesintheintake.
CorrectAnsweris.creatingshockwavesintheintake.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage35.

QuestionNumber. 19. Theinletdoorofavariablegeometryintakeatsupersonicspeedswillbe.

OptionA.
closed.

OptionB.
open.
OptionC.
midPosition.

CorrectAnsweris.closed.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage35refers.

QuestionNumber. 20. Whenoperatinganengineinicingconditions,careshouldbetakenwhenthe.

OptionA.
temperatureisbelow+10Centigradewithvisiblemoisture.
OptionB.
temperatureisbelow10Centigrade.
OptionC.
temperatureisbelow0Centigrade.
CorrectAnsweris.temperatureisbelow+10Centigradewithvisiblemoisture.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage91refers.

QuestionNumber. 21. Antiicingforaturbopropisachievedby.

OptionA.
bleedairsupplyfromcompressor.

OptionB.
electricbondedheatermats.
OptionC.
hotoilsupplyfromlubricationsystem.

CorrectAnsweris.electricbondedheatermats.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPowerplantPage914andRRPage130Fig.134refers.

QuestionNumber. 22. Adivergentintakeis.

OptionA.
divergentfromfronttorear.

OptionB.
convergent/divergentfromfronttorear.
OptionC.
divergent/convergentfromfronttorear.
CorrectAnsweris.divergentfromfronttorear.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPowerplantPage32refers.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whatpurposedoesthenoseconeserveonthe(N1)fanonahighbypassengine?.

OptionA.
Streamlinedfairing.

OptionB.
Reduceandstraightenanyturbulentair.
OptionC.
Assistindiffusingairflow.
CorrectAnsweris.Streamlinedfairing.

Explanation.ThenoseconeisfittedtotheN1fandiscstreamliningtheairflowintothefan.

QuestionNumber. 24. Avariablegeometryintakeatsubsonicspeeds.

OptionA.
jetpipeareaisincreased.

OptionB.
throatareaisdecreased.

OptionC.
throatareaisincreased.

CorrectAnsweris.throatareaisincreased.

Explanation.Theinletisonlyreducedatmach1.0orabove.

QuestionNumber. 25. Electricalantiice.

OptionA.
heatsoilwhichisdistributedaroundengine.

OptionB.
heatselements,placedundermatsaroundengine.
OptionC.
heatsairwhichisdistributedaroundengine.

CorrectAnsweris.heatselements,placedundermatsaroundengine.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage150refers.

QuestionNumber. 26. Thecyclingspeedoftheelectricaldeicingmat.

OptionA.
comesin4speeds.
OptionB.
isnotaffectedbyweatherconditions.

OptionC.
isaffectedbyweatherconditions.
CorrectAnsweris.isaffectedbyweatherconditions.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage94refers.

QuestionNumber. 27. Thevariableinletguidevanesareoperated.

OptionA.
byfuelpressure.

OptionB.
electricallyfromcockpit.

OptionC.
usingN1fanspeed.

CorrectAnsweris.byfuelpressure.
Explanation.IGV'shavetraditionallybeenelectricallycontrolledandfueloperated,withinanIGVactuator.

QuestionNumber. 28. Theintakeofagasturbineengineisdesignedto.

OptionA.
protectcompressorfromFOD.
OptionB.
provideturbulentfreeair.

OptionC.
providestreamlinedfairingforaircraft.
CorrectAnsweris.provideturbulentfreeair.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage245refers.

QuestionNumber. 29. Thevelocityofaironentrytocompressorinletonanaircraftflyingsupersonic

speedwouldbecontrolledat.

OptionA.
Mach2.2.

OptionB.
Mach1.

OptionC.
Mach0.4.

CorrectAnsweris.Mach0.4.

Explanation.ThevariablerampcausesanormalshockwavetoformintheintakethusMach1isthemaximum
speedthroughithoweveritisfurtherslowedbydiffusioninthedivergentportionoftheintakeduct.
Jeppesena+pTechnicianPowerplantTextbookpage518.

QuestionNumber. 30. Ifaninletischokedthenthevelocity.

OptionA.
increasesandpressuredecreases.

OptionB.
increasesandpressureincreases.

OptionC.
decreasesandpressureincreases.

CorrectAnsweris.decreasesandpressureincreases.

Explanation.AchokednozzlewilloccurastheairreachesMach1henceitisformingashockwaveinthe
intake.

QuestionNumber. 31. Inanaircraftflyingatsupersonicspeed,toreducetheairvelocityatthe

compressor,thevariableintake.

OptionA.
exhaustjetconeareaincreased.

OptionB.
throatareaisdecreased.

OptionC.
throatareaisincreased.

CorrectAnsweris.throatareaisdecreased.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage247refers.

QuestionNumber. 32. Awelldesignedintakewilltakeadvantageofforwardspeedby.

OptionA.
convertingkineticenergyintopressureenergy.
OptionB.
convertingvelocityenergyintokineticenergy.
OptionC.
convertingpressureenergyoftheairintokineticenergy.

CorrectAnsweris.convertingkineticenergyintopressureenergy.
Explanation.ThisisknownasRameffect.

QuestionNumber. 33. Insubsonicmultiengineaircraft,anormalinletductwill.

OptionA.
decreaseandthenincreaseinsize,fronttorear,alonglengthoftheduct.

OptionB.
increaseinsize,fronttorear,alonglengthoftheduct.

OptionC.
increaseandthendecreaseinsize,fronttorear,alonglengthoftheduct.

CorrectAnsweris.increaseinsize,fronttorear,alonglengthoftheduct.

Explanation.Page32JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantsrefers.

QuestionNumber. 34. Whattypeofintakeisonethatdecreasesgraduallyinareaandthenincreases?.

OptionA.
Convergent.
OptionB.
Convergent/Divergent.
OptionC.
Divergent.
CorrectAnsweris.Convergent/Divergent.
Explanation.Thefixedplugsupersonicintakeisacon/dishapedintake.

QuestionNumber. 35. Inanelectricaldeicingsystem,themainelementswillbeon.

OptionA.
intermittently,8timesaminute,dependantonOAT.

OptionB.
intermittently,4timesaminute,dependantonOAT.

OptionC.
continuouslyandintermittently.

CorrectAnsweris.continuouslyandintermittently.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage150refers.

QuestionNumber. 36. Intakesaredesignedto.

OptionA.
decreasetheintakeairpressure.

OptionB.
deceleratethefreeairstreamflow.
OptionC.
acceleratethefreeairstreamflow.

CorrectAnsweris.deceleratethefreeairstreamflow.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage32refers.

QuestionNumber. 37. Theairintakeforagasturbinepoweredsubsonicaircraftwouldbeof.

OptionA.
convergentform.
OptionB.
divergentform.

OptionC.
convergent/divergentform.

CorrectAnsweris.divergentform.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftgasturbinePowerplantpage32refers.

QuestionNumber. 38. turbopropengineinletantiicesystemoperates.

OptionA.
continuously.

OptionB.
cyclicallydependantonweatherconditions.
OptionC.
cyclicallyindependentonweatherconditions.

CorrectAnsweris.continuously.

Explanation.Whilstthebladesmaybeintermittenttheintakematisoncontinuously.

QuestionNumber. 39. Whatistrueforabellmouthintake?.

OptionA.
Pressureincreasesandvelocitydecreases.
OptionB.
Velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
OptionC.
Pressureandvelocitydecrease.

CorrectAnsweris.Velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
Explanation.Abellmouthintakeisonlyusedonhelicoptersorstatictestbedstoimproveaerodynamic
efficiency.Itisaconvergentductthereforepressuredecreasesandvelocityincreases.

QuestionNumber. 40. Whatisthesystemthatbreaksupiceformationsonaturbopropenginenosecowl

called?.

OptionA.
Nosecowlheating.
OptionB.
Deicing.

OptionC.
Antiicing.
CorrectAnsweris.Deicing.

Explanation.Whilstthenosecowlisheated(byairoroil)thequestionisaboutremovingiceafterithas
formedsodeicingiscorrect.

QuestionNumber. 41. Inavariablegeometryintake,thevelocityoftheairontheenginecompressorface

iscontrolledby.

OptionA.
rampandspilldoors.

OptionB.
intakeaugmentationdoors.

OptionC.
shockwavepattern,rampandspilldoors.
CorrectAnsweris.shockwavepattern,rampandspilldoors.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage247para12fig239.

15.4EngineCompressors.

QuestionNumber. 1.
AbypassengineLPcompressor.

OptionA.
supplieslessairthanisrequiredforcombusti15.4Compressors

OptionB.
suppliesmoreairthanisrequiredforcombustion.

OptionC.
suppliesonlytherequiredquantityforcombustion.

CorrectAnsweris.suppliesmoreairthanisrequiredforcombustion.

Explanation.Bydefinitionthebypassductsendsairaroundthecombustionchamber.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Howdoesadualaxialflowcompressorimprovetheefficiencyofaturbojetengine?.

OptionA.
Thevelocityoftheairenteringthecombustionchamberisincreased.

OptionB.
Moreturbinewheelscanbeused.

OptionC.
Highercompressionratioscanbeobtained.
CorrectAnsweris.Highercompressionratioscanbeobtained.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook313.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Inareverseflowsystem,thelaststageofanaxialflowcompressorisoften
centrifugal.Thisisto.

OptionA.
provideinitialturningoftheairflow.

OptionB.
preventcompressorsurge.

OptionC.
increasethetemperaturerise.
CorrectAnsweris.provideinitialturningoftheairflow.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage5refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Whatarethetwomainfunctionalcomponentsinacentrifugalcompressor?.

OptionA.
Bucketandexpander.

OptionB.
Impelleranddiffuser.
OptionC.
Turbineandcompressor.
CorrectAnsweris.Impelleranddiffuser.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook313.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Abypassratioof5:1indicatesthatthebypassflowis.

OptionA.
equalto1/5ofthehotstream.

OptionB.
fivetimesthehotstream.

OptionC.
fivetimesthecoldstream.

CorrectAnsweris.fivetimesthehotstream.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage16/17refers.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Thestatorvanesinanaxialflowcompressor.

OptionA.
directairintothefirststagerotorvanesattheproperangle.

OptionB.
convertvelocityenergyintopressureenergy.

OptionC.
convertpressureenergyontovelocityenergy.

CorrectAnsweris.convertvelocityenergyintopressureenergy.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage25refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Whatunitsinagasturbineengineaidinstabilisationofthecompressorduringlow
thrustengineoperations?.

OptionA.
Bleedairvalves.
OptionB.
Statorvanes.

OptionC.
Inletguidevanes.
CorrectAnsweris.Bleedairvalves.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage31refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Whatpurposedothediffuservanesofacentrifugalcompressorserve?.

OptionA.
Toconvertpressureenergyintokineticenergy.
OptionB.
Toincreasetheairvelocity.
OptionC.
Toconvertkineticenergyintopressureenergy.
CorrectAnsweris.Toconvertkineticenergyintopressureenergy.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
DuringthehighRPMrangeonanaxialflowgasturbineengine,inwhatpositionare

thevariableintakeguidevanesandbleedvalves?.

OptionA.
Atmaximumswirlposition,bleedvalvesopen.

OptionB.
Atminimumswirlposition,bleedvalvesclosed.
OptionC.
Atmaximumswirlposition,bleedvalvesclosed.
CorrectAnsweris.Atminimumswirlposition,bleedvalvesclosed.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage2931refers.

QuestionNumber. 10. Whatisthepurposeofthediffusersectioninaturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Toconvertpressuretovelocity.

OptionB.
Toreducepressureandincreasevelocity.
OptionC.
Toincreasepressureandreducevelocity.
CorrectAnsweris.Toincreasepressureandreducevelocity.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook320.

QuestionNumber. 11. Thefanspeedofatwinspoolaxialcompressorengineisthesameasthe.

OptionA.
lowpressurecompressor.
OptionB.
forwardturbinewheel.
OptionC.
highpressurecompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.lowpressurecompressor.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook318.

QuestionNumber. 12. Bleedvalvesarenormallyspringloadedtothe.

OptionA.
closedposition.
OptionB.
openposition.

OptionC.
midposition.

CorrectAnsweris.openposition.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage31refers.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whatisthefunctionofthestatorvaneassemblyatthedischargeendofatypical

axialflowcompressor?.

OptionA.
Toincreaseairswirlingmotionintothecombustionchambers.
OptionB.
Todirecttheflowofgasesintothecombustionchambers.

OptionC.
Tostraightenairflowtoeliminateturbulence.

CorrectAnsweris.Tostraightenairflowtoeliminateturbulence.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook317.


QuestionNumber. 14. Inaturbineenginewithadualspoolcompressor,thelowspeedcompressor.

OptionA.
alwaysturnsatthesamespeedasthehighspeedcompressor.
OptionB.
seeksitsownbestoperatingspeed.
OptionC.
isconnecteddirectlytothehighspeedcompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.seeksitsownbestoperatingspeed.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Whatunitsinagasturbineengineaidinguidingtheairflowduringlowthrustengine

operations?.

OptionA.
Statorvanes.

OptionB.
Bleedairvalves.
OptionC.
Inletguidevanes.
CorrectAnsweris.Inletguidevanes.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Whatisonepurposeofthestatorbladesinthecompressorsection?.

OptionA.
Increasethevelocityoftheairflow.

OptionB.
Stabilizethepressureoftheairflow.

OptionC.
Controlthedirectionoftheairflow.

CorrectAnsweris.Controlthedirectionoftheairflow.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook317.

QuestionNumber. 17. Compressorstalliscausedby.

OptionA.
alowangleofattackairflowthroughthefirststagesofcompression.

OptionB.
rapidenginedeceleration.

OptionC.
ahighangleofattackairflowthroughthefirststagesofcompression.
CorrectAnsweris.ahighangleofattackairflowthroughthefirststagesofcompression.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 18. Whatisusedtoaidinstabilizationofcompressorairflow?.

OptionA.
Variableguidevanesand/orcompressorbleedvalves.

OptionB.
Pressurizationanddumpvalves.

OptionC.
Statorvanesandrotorvanes.
CorrectAnsweris.Variableguidevanesand/orcompressorbleedvalves.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 19. Whatistheprimaryfactorwhichcontrolsthepressureratioofanaxialflow

compressor?.

OptionA.
Compressorinlettemperature.
OptionB.
Compressorinletpressure.

OptionC.
Numberofstagesincompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.Numberofstagesincompressor.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 20. Thenonrotatingaxialflowcompressorairfoilsinanaircraftgasturbineareknown

as.

OptionA.
statorvanes.

OptionB.
bleedvanes.
OptionC.
pressurizationvanes.

CorrectAnsweris.statorvanes.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 21. Thepurposeofableedvalve,locatedinthebeginningstagesofthecompressoristo.

OptionA.
ventsomeoftheairoverboardtopreventacompressorstall.
OptionB.
controlexcessivelyhighRPMtopreventacompressorstall.
OptionC.
venthighramairpressureoverboardtopreventacompressorstall.
CorrectAnsweris.ventsomeoftheairoverboardtopreventacompressorstall.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 22. DuringthelowRPMrangeonanaxialflowgasturbineengine,inwhatpositionarethe

variableintakeguidevanesandbleedvalves?.

OptionA.
Atmaximumswirlposition,bleedvalvesopen.

OptionB.
Atmaximumswirlposition,bleedvalvesclosed.
OptionC.
Atminimumswirlposition,bleedvalvesclosed.
CorrectAnsweris.Atmaximumswirlposition,bleedvalvesopen.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. Theenergychangesthattakeplaceintheimpellerofacentrifugalcompressorare.

OptionA.
pressuredecrease,velocitydecrease,temperatureincrease.
OptionB.
pressureincrease,velocitydecrease,temperatureincrease.
OptionC.
pressureincrease,velocityincrease,temperatureincrease.
CorrectAnsweris.pressureincrease,velocityincrease,temperatureincrease.
Explanation.rollsroycebookpage21.

QuestionNumber. 24. Whatistheprimaryadvantageofanaxialflowcompressoroveracentrifugal

compressor?.

OptionA.
Highfrontalarea.
OptionB.
Greaterpressureratio.
OptionC.
Lessexpensive.

CorrectAnsweris.Greaterpressureratio.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 25. Compressionoccurs.

OptionA.
acrossstatorsandrotors.

OptionB.
acrossrotors.

OptionC.
acrossstators.

CorrectAnsweris.acrossstatorsandrotors.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage324refers.

QuestionNumber. 26. Whichofthefollowingcancausefanbladeshinglinginaturbofanengine?.

OptionA.
Large,rapidthrottlemovementsandFOD.
OptionB.
Engineovertemperature,large,rapidthrottlemovementsandFOD.
OptionC.
Engineoverspeedandlarge,rapidthrottlemovements.
CorrectAnsweris.Large,rapidthrottlemovementsandFOD.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 27. Severerubbingofturbineenginecompressorbladeswillusuallycause.

OptionA.
cracking.

OptionB.
bowing.

OptionC.
galling.

CorrectAnsweris.galling.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook425.

QuestionNumber. 28. Whichtwoelementsmakeuptheaxialflowcompressorassembly?.

OptionA.
Rotorandstator.
OptionB.
Statoranddiffuser.

OptionC.
Compressorandmanifold.
CorrectAnsweris.Rotorandstator.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 29. IftheRPMofanaxialflowcompressorremainsconstant,theangleofattackofthe

rotorbladescanbechangedby.

OptionA.
changingthecompressordiameter.

OptionB.
changingthevelocityoftheairflow.

OptionC.
increasingthepressureratio.
CorrectAnsweris.changingthevelocityoftheairflow.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 30. ThegasturbineCompressorPressureRatiois.

OptionA.
CompressorinletpressuredividedbyCompressordischargepressure.
OptionB.
MassofairbypassingthecombustionsystemdividedbyMassofairgoingthroughthecombustion
system.

OptionC.
CompressordischargepressuredividedbyCompressorinletpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.CompressordischargepressuredividedbyCompressorinletpressure.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 31. Anadvantageofthecentrifugalflowcompressorisitshigh.

OptionA.
ramefficiency.

OptionB.
pressureriseperstage.
OptionC.
peakefficiency.
CorrectAnsweris.peakefficiency.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 32. Thecompressionratioofanaxialflowcompressorisafunctionofthe.

OptionA.
numberofcompressorstages.
OptionB.
airinletvelocity.

OptionC.
rotordiameter.

CorrectAnsweris.numberofcompressorstages.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 33. Jetengineturbinebladesremovedfordetailedinspectionmustbereinstalledin.

OptionA.
thesameslot.

OptionB.
aspecifiedslot180away.

OptionC.
aspecifiedslot90awayinthedirectionofrotation.
CorrectAnsweris.thesameslot.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook425.

QuestionNumber. 34. Theprocedureforremovingtheaccumulationofdirtdepositsoncompressorbladesis

called.

OptionA.
thepurgingprocess.

OptionB.
thesoakmethod.
OptionC.
fieldcleaning.

CorrectAnsweris.fieldcleaning.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 35. Thetwotypesofcentrifugalcompressorimpellersare.

OptionA.
impelleranddiffuser.
OptionB.
singleentryanddoubleentry.
OptionC.
rotorandstator.
CorrectAnsweris.singleentryanddoubleentry.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 36. Betweeneachrowofrotatingbladesinacompressor,thereisarowofstationary

bladeswhichacttodiffusetheair.Thesestationarybladesarecalled.

OptionA.
stators.

OptionB.
rotors.

OptionC.
buckets.

CorrectAnsweris.stators.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 37. Bleedvalvesare.

OptionA.
closedatlowRPM.
OptionB.
alwaysslightlyopen.

OptionC.
closedathighRPM.

CorrectAnsweris.closedathighRPM.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage87Refers.

QuestionNumber. 38. Compressorfieldcleaningonturbineenginesisperformedprimarilyinorderto.

OptionA.
preventengineoilcontaminationandsubsequentenginebearingwearordamage.
OptionB.
preventengineperformancedegradation,increasedfuelcosts,anddamageorcorrosiontogaspath
surfaces.

OptionC.
facilitateflightlineinspectionofengineinletandcompressorareasfordefectsorFOD.
CorrectAnsweris.preventengineperformancedegradation,increasedfuelcosts,anddamageorcorrosiontogas
pathsurfaces.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 39. IftheLPcompressorshaftsevered.

OptionA.
theLPturbinewillspeedupandtheLPcompressorwillslowdown.
OptionB.
theLPcompressorofcruisethrust.
OptionC.
theHPcompressorwillslowdown.

CorrectAnsweris.theLPturbinewillspeedupandtheLPcompressorwillslowdown.
Explanation.TheLPTurbineisattachedtotheLPcompressor.

QuestionNumber. 40. Anadvantageofacentrifugalcompressoris.

OptionA.
itisdynamicallybalanced.

OptionB.
itisunaffectedbyturbulence.

OptionC.
itisrobustandcanstandsomeshockfromicingup.

CorrectAnsweris.itisrobustandcanstandsomeshockfromicingup.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage19Refers.

QuestionNumber. 41. Variableinletguidevanesprevent.

OptionA.
compressorrunaway.

OptionB.
engineflameoutathighspeed.

OptionC.
compressorstalling.

CorrectAnsweris.compressorstalling.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage81Refers.

QuestionNumber. 42. Anaxialflowcompressorsurgeswhen.

OptionA.
laterstagesarestalled.

OptionB.
allstagesarestalled.
OptionC.
earlystagesarestalled.

CorrectAnsweris.allstagesarestalled.
Explanation.Thedefinitionofasurgeiswhenallstagesarestalledandflowreversaloccurs.

QuestionNumber. 43. Asaconsequenceoftappingairfromthecompressor,theTGTwill.

OptionA.
fall.
OptionB.
remainconstant.
OptionC.
rise.
CorrectAnsweris.rise.
Explanation.WhenableedvalveopensitisalwaysaccompaniedbyariseinTGTof1530degrees.

QuestionNumber. 44. Compressorairbleedspromotetheflowofairthroughtheearlystagesby.

OptionA.
openingtoallowairin.
OptionB.
closing.

OptionC.
openingtoallowairout.

CorrectAnsweris.openingtoallowairout.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage87refers.

QuestionNumber. 45. .Compressorbladeshaveareducedangleofattackatthetips.

OptionA.
topreventturbinestall.

OptionB.
toincreasethevelocity.

OptionC.
toallowuniformaxialvelocity.

CorrectAnsweris.toallowuniformaxialvelocity.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage316refers.

QuestionNumber. 46. Compressorsurgeiscausedby.

OptionA.
overfuelling.

OptionB.
rapidclosingofthethrottle.
OptionC.
prolongedenginerunningathighRPM.

CorrectAnsweris.overfuelling.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage326referstofuelsystemmalfunctionoverfuelling.

QuestionNumber. 47. Pressureriseacrossasinglespoolaxialflowcompressorisintheorderof.

OptionA.
fourtoone.
OptionB.
twotoone.
OptionC.
uptofifteentoone.

CorrectAnsweris.uptofifteentoone.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage15refers.

QuestionNumber. 48. Whatpurposedothediffuservanesofacentrifugalcompressorserve?.

OptionA.
Toconvertpressureenergyintokineticenergy.
OptionB.
Toincreasetheairvelocity.
OptionC.
Toconvertkineticenergyintopressureenergy.
CorrectAnsweris.Toconvertkineticenergyintopressureenergy.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 49. Thepurposeoftherotatingguidevanesonacentrifugalcompressoristo.

OptionA.
directtheairsmoothlyintotheimpeller.
OptionB.
provideinitialdiffusingoftheair.

OptionC.
preventdamagebysolidobjects.

CorrectAnsweris.provideinitialdiffusingoftheair.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage21refers.

QuestionNumber. 50. Whatisthesurgemarginofanaxialflowcompressor?.

OptionA.
Themarginbetweenthecompressorworkinglineandthesurgeline.
OptionB.
ThemarginbetweenminimumandmaximumpressureratioobtainedatconstantRPM.
OptionC.
Themarginbetweenthestallconditionandthesurgecondition.

CorrectAnsweris.Themarginbetweenthecompressorworkinglineandthesurgeline.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginefigure314refers.(Seethe'safetymargin').

QuestionNumber. 51. Thecompressionratioofajetengineis.

OptionA.
thecompressoroutletpressuredividedbythenumberofcompressorstages.

OptionB.
theratiobetweenturbinepressureandcompressoroutletpressure.
OptionC.
theratiobetweencompressoroutletpressureandcompressorinletpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.theratiobetweencompressoroutletpressureandcompressorinletpressure.

Explanation.Thehighertheratiothemoreefficienttheengine.

QuestionNumber. 52. Variableinletguidevaneshelptoprevent.

OptionA.
compressorrunaway.

OptionB.
icebuilduponcompressorblades.
OptionC.
compressorstalling.

CorrectAnsweris.compressorstalling.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage28refers.

QuestionNumber. 53. Airthroughthecompressor,beforeenteringthecombustionchamber,passes.

OptionA.
throughdivergentpassagetoincreasethepressure.

OptionB.
throughnozzlestoincreasethevelocity.
OptionC.
throughdivergentpassagetodecreasethepressure.

CorrectAnsweris.throughdivergentpassagetoincreasethepressure.

Explanation.Allcompressorbladesandstatorsaredivergent,andallincreasepressure.

QuestionNumber. 54. Lowmassairflowthroughacompressorwillproduce.

OptionA.
stallingofrearstages.
OptionB.
stallingofearlystages.

OptionC.
noeffect.
CorrectAnsweris.stallingofearlystages.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage325refers.

QuestionNumber. 55. Ableedvalve.

OptionA.
relievescompressorchokingatlowRPM.

OptionB.
controlsairintakepressure.
OptionC.
bleedsairfromcompressorforintakedeicing.

CorrectAnsweris.relievescompressorchokingatlowRPM.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage29refers.

QuestionNumber. 56. Ifacompressorhasacompressionratioof9:1andanintakecompressionof2:1,what

istheoverallcompressionratio?.

OptionA.
9:1intakecompressiondoesnotaddtotheoverallcompressionratioofthesystem.
OptionB.
18:1.
OptionC.
11:1.
CorrectAnsweris.18:1.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage320refers.


QuestionNumber. 57. Acompressorstagestallswhen.

OptionA.
adiabatictemperatureriseistoohigh.

OptionB.
compressionratioistoohigh.
OptionC.
smoothairflowisdisrupted.
CorrectAnsweris.smoothairflowisdisrupted.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage325refers.

QuestionNumber. 58. Inletguidevanesarefittedto.

OptionA.
controlthequantityofairenteringtheintake.
OptionB.
guidetheairflowontotheturbinerotorfirststage.
OptionC.
controltheangleofairflowintothecompressor.
CorrectAnsweris.controltheangleofairflowintothecompressor.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage324refers.

QuestionNumber. 59. Why,inanaxialflowcompressoristhecrosssectionalareaofthecompressorair

ductreducedateachstage?.

OptionA.
Todecreasethevelocityoftheairrisingunderpressure.

OptionB.
Tomaintainthevelocityoftheairunderrisingpressure.

OptionC.
Topermitstronger,shorterbladestobeusedinthelaterstages.
CorrectAnsweris.Tomaintainthevelocityoftheairunderrisingpressure.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage324refers.

QuestionNumber. 60. Anabradableliningaroundthefanisto.

OptionA.
providelessleakageforantiicing.
OptionB.
preventfanbladetiprub.

OptionC.
strengthentheEPRvalue.

CorrectAnsweris.strengthentheEPRvalue.

Explanation.Preventsfanbladetiplosses.

QuestionNumber. 61. Allowabledamageonthefirststagecompressorbladeisrestrictedto.

OptionA.
middlethirdofthebladetotheouteredge.

OptionB.
outerthirdofthebladetotheouteredge.
OptionC.
rootendoftheblade.
CorrectAnsweris.middlethirdofthebladetotheouteredge.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage520refers.

QuestionNumber. 62. Tipspeedofacentrifugalcompressorcanreach.

OptionA.
Mach1.3.

OptionB.
Mach1.0.

OptionC.
Mach0.8.

CorrectAnsweris.Mach1.3.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasturbinePowerplantPage311.

QuestionNumber. 63. Whatistheprofileofacompressorblade?.

OptionA.
Acutoutthatreducesbladetipthickness.
OptionB.
Theleadingedgeoftheblade.
OptionC.
Thecurvatureofthebladeroot.

CorrectAnsweris.Acutoutthatreducesbladetipthickness.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook316.

QuestionNumber. 64. Theresultantvelocityofairexitinganaxialcompressorstagedependsupon.

OptionA.
aircraftforwardspeed.
OptionB.
compressorRPM.

OptionC.
Bothoftheabove.
CorrectAnsweris.Bothoftheabove.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage323Refers.

QuestionNumber. 65. Whatisacompressorstage?.

OptionA.
Onecompressorrotorandonenozzleguidevane.
OptionB.
Onerotorplusonestator.

OptionC.
OneNozzleGuideVaneandonerotor.
CorrectAnsweris.Onerotorplusonestator.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage25refers.

QuestionNumber. 66. Ifthebypassratiois0.7:1,the0.7poundsofairis.

OptionA.
fedintoH.Pcompressorcomparedto1poundfedaroundit.

OptionB.
fedaroundtheengineto1poundfedintoH.P.compressor.

OptionC.
bypassedforevery1poundattheintake.
CorrectAnsweris.fedaroundtheengineto1poundfedintoH.P.compressor.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage29refers.

QuestionNumber. 67. Advantageofanaxialflowoveracentrifugalflowgasturbineengine.

OptionA.
powerrequiredforstartingisless.
OptionB.
lowweight.
OptionC.
highpeakefficiencies.
CorrectAnsweris.highpeakefficiencies.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginepage21showshowhighercompressionratios(axialflowcompressors)
givelowerSFC.Whichmeanshigherefficiency.

QuestionNumber. 68. Compressorbladesreduceinlength.

OptionA.
fromtiptoroottomaintainuniformvelocityincompressor.
OptionB.
fromL.PtoH.Psectiontomaintainuniformvelocityincompressor.
OptionC.
fromroottotiptomaintaincorrectangleofattack.
CorrectAnsweris.fromL.PtoH.Psectiontomaintainuniformvelocityincompressor.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage22refers.

QuestionNumber. 69. Depositbuilduponcompressorblades.

OptionA.
airflowistoofastfordepositstobuildup.

OptionB.
willnotdecreaseefficiencybutmaycausecorrosion.
OptionC.
candecreasecompressorefficiencyandcausecorrosion.
CorrectAnsweris.candecreasecompressorefficiencyandcausecorrosion.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage54refers.

QuestionNumber. 70. Thediffuserafterthecompressor,beforethecombustionchamber.

OptionA.
increasesvelocity,decreasespressure.

OptionB.
decreasesvelocity,pressureincreases.

OptionC.
increasesvelocity,pressureremainsconstant.

CorrectAnsweris.decreasesvelocity,pressureincreases.

Explanation.Assumingthisreferstoacentrifugalcompressorseefigure36RollsRoyceTheJetEngine.

QuestionNumber. 71. Inacompressor,diffusionactiontakesplaceacross.

OptionA.
rotors.

OptionB.
rotorsandstators.

OptionC.
stators.

CorrectAnsweris.rotorsandstators.

Explanation.Statorsandrotorsincompressorsbothformdivergentductshencetheybothdiffuse.

QuestionNumber. 72. Theringoffixedbladesattheintakeofanaxialflowcompressorarecalled.

OptionA.
inletguidevanes.
OptionB.
firststagestatorblades.

OptionC.
firststagediffuserblades.
CorrectAnsweris.inletguidevanes.
Explanation.ThefixedIGV'sprecedethe1ststagerotorwhichisinfrontofthe1ststagestator.

QuestionNumber. 73. Whatisthepurposeofpressurebalanceseal?.

OptionA.
Toensurethelocationbearingisadequatelyloadedthroughouttheenginethrustrange.

OptionB.
ToensureLPcompressorisstaticallybalanced.
OptionC.
ToensureHPcompressorisdynamicallybalanced.
CorrectAnsweris.Toensurethelocationbearingisadequatelyloadedthroughouttheenginethrustrange.
Explanation.Pressurebalancesealsopposethetendencyofcompressorstomoveforward.

QuestionNumber. 74. Theoptimumairspeedforentranceintothecompressorisapproximately.

OptionA.
sameasaircraftspeed.
OptionB.
Mach0.4.

OptionC.
Mach1.

CorrectAnsweris.Mach0.4.

Explanation.Diffusionintheintakereducesthespeedto500ft/second(aboutmach0.4).

QuestionNumber. 75. Whatistheacceptabledamageonstatorbladesthathavebeenblended?.

OptionA.
Onethirdalongfromroottotip.

OptionB.
Onethirdfromtiptoroot.

OptionC.
Onethirdchordwise.

CorrectAnsweris.Onethirdfromtiptoroot.

Explanation.Therootofthebladehastightertolerancethanthetip,andchordwiseindentationsarealso
criticalsoourbestguessisfromtiptoroot

QuestionNumber. 76. Withregardtocompressorblades,whichofthefollowingistrue?Nodamageis

permissibleon.

OptionA.
ashroudfilletarea.

OptionB.
thelipofablade.

OptionC.
thelastthirdoftheoutboardleadingedge.

CorrectAnsweris.ashroudfilletarea.

Explanation.Shroudfilletsarecriticalareaswhereastheouterthirdofthebladeislessso.Unshroudedtips
arealsolesscriticalthanshroudfillets.

QuestionNumber. 77. Identifyafunctionofthecascadevanesinaturbojetenginecompressorsection.

OptionA.
Toremoveairswirlbeforethecombustionchamber.

OptionB.
Todirecttheflowofairtostriketheturbinebladesatadesiredangle.

OptionC.
Todecreasethevelocityofairtothecombustor.
CorrectAnsweris.Toremoveairswirlbeforethecombustionchamber.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantspage323describetheaxialflowcompressoras
'containingsetsofairfoilsincascade'.Itfurthersaysthatthelaststageofstationaryvanes,calledexit
guidevanesturntheairflowbacktoanaxialdirectiononitswaytothecombustor.

QuestionNumber. 78. Thepressureratiocanbeinfluencedby.

OptionA.
compressorinlettemperature.
OptionB.
numberofstagesincompressor.

OptionC.
compressorinletpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.numberofstagesincompressor.

Explanation.Compressorsareratedbytheirpressureratio,themorestagesthegreaterthepressureratio.

QuestionNumber. 79. Airbleedvalvesare.

OptionA.
closedatlowRPM.
OptionB.
openathighRPM.
OptionC.
openatlowRPM.
CorrectAnsweris.openatlowRPM.
Explanation.Airbleedvalvesreducethepressuredevelopedinacompressoruntilthespeedisincreased
towardsthebladedesignspeed.

QuestionNumber. 80. Thecompressorcaseannulusis.

OptionA.
convergent.
OptionB.
divergent.
OptionC.
parallel.

CorrectAnsweris.convergent.
Explanation.Allaxialflowcompressorcaseannulusareconvergenttomaintainaconstantaxialvelocity

throughthecompressor.

QuestionNumber. 81. Ifthetipclearanceinacentrifugalcompressoristoosmall.

OptionA.
therewouldbepressurelossesthroughleakage.
OptionB.
thereisdangerofseizure.

OptionC.
aerodynamicbuffetingwouldcausevibration.

CorrectAnsweris.aerodynamicbuffetingwouldcausevibration.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage22para12referstotoosmallaclearancesettingupaerodynamic
buffet.

QuestionNumber. 82. A1ststageLPcompressorbladeisabletocontinueinserviceifthedamageiswithin

limits,andwithinthe.

OptionA.
middlethirdofbladechordwise.

OptionB.
outerthirdonly.
OptionC.
rootsectiononly.
CorrectAnsweris.outerthirdonly.
Explanation.Repairsacrossthechordorattherootarenormallyprohibited,outerthirdistheonlysafe
answer.

QuestionNumber. 83. Whatismeantbyacompressorstage?.

OptionA.
Onerotorandonestatorassembly.
OptionB.
Allrotorsandstators.
OptionC.
Onerotorandoneguidevaneassembly.

CorrectAnsweris.Onerotorandonestatorassembly.
Explanation.Para13page22ofRollsRoycetheJetEnginerefers.

QuestionNumber. 84. Whatisthenormalpressureriseacrosseachcompressorstageofanaxialflow

compressor?.

OptionA.
1.5:1.
OptionB.
1.2:1.
OptionC.
5:1.
CorrectAnsweris.1.2:1.
Explanation.Para20page25ofRollsRoycetheJetEnginerefers.

QuestionNumber. 85. Wheredoescompressiontakeplaceasairpassesthroughanaxialflowcompressor?.


OptionA.
Rotorblades.

OptionB.
StatorBlades.

OptionC.
RotorandStatorblades.
CorrectAnsweris.RotorandStatorblades.
Explanation.Compressionoccursthroughallstagesfigure3.9page25ofRollsRoycetheJetEnginerefers.

QuestionNumber. 86. NozzleGuideVanebowisanindicationof.

OptionA.
engineoverspeed.
OptionB.
engineoverheat.
OptionC.
engineshockloading.

CorrectAnsweris.engineoverheat.
Explanation.Earlyturbines,bothbladesandNGVweresusceptibleto'creep'prolongedexposuretoexcessive
heat.

QuestionNumber. 87. Abuildupofforeignobjectsanddirtoncompressorblades.

OptionA.
hasalargeeffectoncompressorefficiencyandmaycausecorrosion.

OptionB.
hasnoeffectontheefficiencyofthecompressorbutmaycausecorrosion.

OptionC.
hasnoeffectoncompressorefficiencyduetothespeedofrotation.

CorrectAnsweris.hasalargeeffectoncompressorefficiencyandmaycausecorrosion.

Explanation.Compressorwashesareusedtoreducethisproblem.

QuestionNumber. 88. Whatisthepurposeofthestatorvanesinthecompressorsectionofagasturbine

engine?.

OptionA.
Increasethevelocityoftheairflow.

OptionB.
Controldirectionoftheairflow.

OptionC.
Preventcompressorsurge.

CorrectAnsweris.Controldirectionoftheairflow.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage22para13.

QuestionNumber. 89. Inatwinspoolcompressor,theLPsectionrunsat.

OptionA.
alowerRPMthantheHPspool.
OptionB.
ahigherRPMthantheHPspool.

OptionC.
thesameRPMthantheHPspool.

CorrectAnsweris.alowerRPMthantheHPspool.
Explanation.NIL.


15.5CombustionSection.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Inaturbojetengine,combustionoccursat.

OptionA.
constantvelocity.
OptionB.
constantvolume.
OptionC.
constantpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.constantpressure.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantspage218refers.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Atuboannulargasturbinecombustionsystemconsistsof.

OptionA.
anumberofflametubesinanannularaircasing.
OptionB.
anumberofflametubeseachwithitsownaircasing.
OptionC.
anannularflametubeinanannularaircasing.
CorrectAnsweris.anumberofflametubesinanannularaircasing.
Explanation.RollsRoycebookpage40para18.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Inwhichtypeofturbineenginecombustionchamberisthecaseandlinerremovedand
installedasoneunitduringroutinemaintenance?.

OptionA.
Cannular.

OptionB.
Annular.

OptionC.
Can.
CorrectAnsweris.Can.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook323.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Inaturbopropengine,combustiontakesplaceatconstant.

OptionA.
pressure.

OptionB.
density.

OptionC.
volume.

CorrectAnsweris.pressure.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook329.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Theairpassingthroughthecombustionchamberis.

OptionA.
entirelycombinedwithfuelandburned.

OptionB.
usedtosupportcombustionandtocooltheengine.

OptionC.
speededupandheatedbytheactionoftheturbines.

CorrectAnsweris.usedtosupportcombustionandtocooltheengine.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Theairusedforcombustionis.

OptionA.
Primaryandsecondary.
OptionB.
Primary.

OptionC.
Secondary.
CorrectAnsweris.Primary.

Explanation.Airthroughthecoreengineisdefinedasprimaryair.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Combustionchamberflametemperatureisintheorderof.

OptionA.
2000Centigrade.
OptionB.
2000Fahrenheit.
OptionC.
2000K.

CorrectAnsweris.2000Centigrade.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Hotspotsinthecombustionsectionofaturbojetenginearepossible.
OptionA.
dirtycompressorblades.
OptionB.
malfunctioningfuelnozzles.
OptionC.
faultyigniterplugs.

CorrectAnsweris.malfunctioningfuelnozzles.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Anothernameforacannularcombustionchamberis.

OptionA.
turboannular.

OptionB.
multiplecan.

OptionC.
canannular.
CorrectAnsweris.canannular.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Anothernameforacannularcombustionchamberis.

OptionA.
annular.

OptionB.
tuboannular.

OptionC.
multiplecan.

CorrectAnsweris.tuboannular.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Theapproximatepercentageofthemassairflowtakeninbytheflametubesnoutis.

OptionA.
82%.
OptionB.
8%.
OptionC.
18%.
CorrectAnsweris.18%.
Explanation.RollsRoycebookpage36para6.

QuestionNumber. 12. Whatcomponentcreatesavortexinagasturbineflametube?.

OptionA.
Tertiaryhole.

OptionB.
Swirlvanes.
OptionC.
Cascadevanes.

CorrectAnsweris.Swirlvanes.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. Inthecombustionchamber.

OptionA.
staticpressureandvolumeremainsconstant.

OptionB.
staticpressuredecreasesslightlyandvolumeincreases.

OptionC.
staticpressureandvolumedecreases.

CorrectAnsweris.staticpressuredecreasesslightlyandvolumeincreases.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage218refers.

QuestionNumber. 14. Whichofthefollowingtypesofcombustionsectionsareusedinaircraftturbine

engines?.

OptionA.
Annular,variable,andcascadevane.
OptionB.
Multiplecan,annular,andcanannular.

OptionC.
Can,multiplecan,andvariable.

CorrectAnsweris.Multiplecan,annular,andcanannular.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Secondaryairinthecombustionchamberisusedfor.

OptionA.
increasingaxialvelocityofgases.
OptionB.
combustion.
OptionC.
cooling.

CorrectAnsweris.cooling.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage331Refers.

QuestionNumber. 16. Duplexburnershave.

OptionA.
twocalibratedoutlets.
OptionB.
variableorifices.
OptionC.
aspring.

CorrectAnsweris.twocalibratedoutlets.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage116Refers.

QuestionNumber. 17. Theoverallair/fuelratioofacombustionchambercanvarybetween.

OptionA.
45:1and130:1.

OptionB.
130:1and200:1.
OptionC.
10:1and45:1.

CorrectAnsweris.45:1and130:1.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage36refers.

QuestionNumber. 18. Whenlightuptakesplace.

OptionA.
thenozzleguidevanesspreadtheheattoadjacentflametubes.

OptionB.
interconnectorsspreadtheheattoadjacentflametubes.

OptionC.
eachflametubeisisolatedfromitsneighbours.
CorrectAnsweris.interconnectorsspreadtheheattoadjacentflametubes.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage39refers.

QuestionNumber. 19. Whydotheholesinthebodyofthedupleburnerprovideairtotheshroudaroundthe

burnerhead?.

OptionA.
Toassistatomisationofthefuelatslowrunning.

OptionB.
Toreduceburnertemperature.
OptionC.
Tominimisecarbonformationontheburnerface.
CorrectAnsweris.Tominimisecarbonformationontheburnerface.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginefigure10.18refers.


QuestionNumber. 20. Theairpassingthroughthecombustionchamberofajetengineis.
OptionA.
entirelycombinedwithfuelandburned.

OptionB.
usedtosupportcombustionandtocooltheengine.

OptionC.
speededupandheatedbytheactionoftheturbines.

CorrectAnsweris.usedtosupportcombustionandtocooltheengine.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage37refers.

QuestionNumber. 21. Atoroidalvortexis.

OptionA.
avapourtrailvisibleinmoistairconditions.
OptionB.
aregioninthecombustionchamberoflowvelocityrecirculation.
OptionC.
abullnosedcowlingfordeflectingairfromthestatic.

CorrectAnsweris.aregioninthecombustionchamberoflowvelocityrecirculation.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage36refers.

QuestionNumber. 22. Whyisitnecessarytohaveacombustiondrainsystem?.

OptionA.
Topreventpressurebuildupinthecombustionchamber.
OptionB.
Topreventinitialoverfuellingonstartuporhotstart.

OptionC.
Toallowwaterinthecombustortodrainaway.

CorrectAnsweris.Topreventinitialoverfuellingonstartuporhotstart.

Explanation.Excessfuelisdrainedonshutdowntoavoidasubsequenthotstart.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whatisacannularcombustionsystem?.

OptionA.
Onecommonflametubeclosedinacommonaircasing.

OptionB.
Asetofflametubes,eachmountedinaseparateaircasing.
OptionC.
Asetofflametubes,enclosedinacommonaircasing.
CorrectAnsweris.Asetofflametubes,enclosedinacommonaircasing.
Explanation.AlsoknownastuboannularseeRollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage41.

QuestionNumber. 24. Theflametemperatureisapproximately.

OptionA.
1400Centigrade.
OptionB.
2000Centigrade.
OptionC.
500Centigrade.

CorrectAnsweris.2000Centigrade.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage37refers.


QuestionNumber. 25. Fuelenteringthecombustionchamberfromanatomizerspraynozzleentersas.

OptionA.
fuelinairpulses.

OptionB.
afuel/airmixture.

OptionC.
fuelcontinuously.
CorrectAnsweris.afuel/airmixture.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage117refers.

QuestionNumber. 26. Anadvantageofanannularcombustionsystemis.

OptionA.
unrestrictedairflowatmaximumRPM.
OptionB.
diameterofengineisreducedduetothecansbeingsmaller.
OptionC.
decreaseincombustorlengthcomparedtoatuboannularcombustorofthesameoutput.
CorrectAnsweris.decreaseincombustorlengthcomparedtoatuboannularcombustorofthesameoutput.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage40refers.

QuestionNumber. 27. Howisthecombustionchamberdrainvalveclosed?.

OptionA.
By12thstagecompressorairpressure.

OptionB.
Byareturnspring.

OptionC.
Bycombustionchambergaspressure.
CorrectAnsweris.Bycombustionchambergaspressure.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage759refers.

QuestionNumber. 28. Whichstatementistrueregardingtheairpassingthroughthecombustionsectionofa

jetengine?.

OptionA.
Mostisusedforenginecooling.

OptionB.
Mostisusedtosupportcombustion.
OptionC.
Asmallpercentageisfrequentlybledoffatthispointtobeusedforairconditioningand/or
otherpneumaticpoweredsystems.

CorrectAnsweris.Mostisusedforenginecooling.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 29. Howarecombustionlinerwallscooledinagasturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Bysecondaryairflowingthroughthecombustionchamber.

OptionB.
Bybleedairventedfromtheengineairinlet.

OptionC.
Bythepatternofholesandlouverscutinthediffusersection.

CorrectAnsweris.Bysecondaryairflowingthroughthecombustionchamber.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 30. Dilutionairisplaced.

OptionA.
inthedilutionzoneofthecombustionchamberaftertheprimaryzone.

OptionB.
intheprimaryzoneofthecombustionchamber.

OptionC.
intheswirlvanesofthecombustor.
CorrectAnsweris.inthedilutionzoneofthecombustionchamberaftertheprimaryzone.

Explanation.Theaircoolsandaddstothemassflow.

QuestionNumber. 31. ADuplexburneruses.

OptionA.
smallburneratlowRPMandbothburnerathiRPM.

OptionB.
smallburneratlowRPMandlargeburnerathiRPM.

OptionC.
bothburnersatlowandhiRPM.

CorrectAnsweris.smallburneratlowRPMandbothburnerathiRPM.

Explanation.JeppesenAandPTechnicianPowerplantTextbook766.

QuestionNumber. 32. Theapproximatepercentageofthemassairflowwhichbypassestheflametubesnoutis.

OptionA.
8%.
OptionB.
82%.
OptionC.
18%.
CorrectAnsweris.82%.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage36shows20%.

QuestionNumber. 33. Flamestabilizationinacombustionchamberisachievedby.

OptionA.
thecorrectburnerpressure.
OptionB.
theairflowpattern.

OptionC.
thecorrectair/fuelratio.

CorrectAnsweris.theairflowpattern.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage36refers.

QuestionNumber. 34. Fuelnozzlesarecleaned.

OptionA.
witharagandsolvent.
OptionB.
insituwithcarbonsolution.
OptionC.
insituwithdetergentsolution.

CorrectAnsweris.insituwithdetergentsolution.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantspage754refers.

QuestionNumber. 35. Whenheatisaddedtothecombustionchamber.

OptionA.
pressureincreasesrapidlyvolumeremainsconstant.

OptionB.
pressurechangesslightlyandvolumeincreases.
OptionC.
pressurerisesatchamberoutlet.

CorrectAnsweris.pressurechangesslightlyandvolume.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage12figure22refers.

QuestionNumber. 36. Ashroudplacedaroundfuelnozzles.

OptionA.
flakesthecarbontominimiseaccumulations.

OptionB.
preventscarbonbuildup.

OptionC.
buildsupcarbondepositstoassistatomisation.
CorrectAnsweris.preventscarbonbuildup.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasturbinePowerplantspage754refers.

QuestionNumber. 37. Carbonformingonfuelspraynozzleswillhavetheeffectof.

OptionA.
increasingthecombustionchamberpressureratio.
OptionB.
producingturbulentairflow.
OptionC.
changingthefuelsprayangle.
CorrectAnsweris.changingthefuelsprayangle.
Explanation.Carbononthefuelnozzleswilldistortfuelsprayflowanddirection.Thiscancausehotspots
withinthecombustionchamber.

QuestionNumber. 38. Combustorairthatisnotusedtosupportcombustion.

OptionA.
willfilmcoolthelineranddilutecombustionchamberexittemperature.
OptionB.
isbypassair.

OptionC.
isconsideredasthetotalairflow.
CorrectAnsweris.willfilmcoolthelineranddilutecombustionchamberexittemperature.
Explanation.Thisairisknownassecondaryortertiarycombustorair.

QuestionNumber. 39. Athighrotationalspeedatsealevel,adupleburnerwouldbepassingfuelviathe.

OptionA.
mainnozzle.

OptionB.
primarynozzle.

OptionC.
primaryandthemainnozzle.
CorrectAnsweris.primaryandthemainnozzle.
Explanation.Theduplenozzleisalsocalledtheduplexnozzle.RRtheJetEnginepage116refers.

QuestionNumber. 40. Thefabricatedlinerofaflametubeisachievedmainlyby.

OptionA.
argonarcprocess.
OptionB.
electricresistancewelding.
OptionC.
oxyacetylenewelding.

CorrectAnsweris.argonarcprocess.
Explanation.anargonarc(T.I.G)weldingisusedtorepaircombustionliners,itisassumedthatthisisalso
themanufacturingprocess.cananyoneconfirmthiswithareference.

QuestionNumber. 41. Whyisitnecessarytohaveacombustionchamberdrain?.

OptionA.
Toallowunburntfueltodrainaway.
OptionB.
Topreventpressurebuildupinthecombustionchamber.
OptionC.
ToallowfueltoreturntoLPwhenH.Pcockisclosed.
CorrectAnsweris.Toallowunburntfueltodrainaway.
Explanation.Theresidualfuelmustbedrainedofftopreventsubsequentwetstarts.

QuestionNumber. 42. Thepurposeoftheswirlvanesinthecombustionchamberistoproduce.

OptionA.
flamerecirculation.

OptionB.
gasrecirculation.

OptionC.
adequatemixingoffuelandair.

CorrectAnsweris.gasrecirculation.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage36paragraph7referstorecirculatinggases.

QuestionNumber. 43. Avaporisingburnerinjectsfuelvapour.

OptionA.
withtheairflow.
OptionB.
acrosstheairflow.

OptionC.
againsttheairflow.

CorrectAnsweris.againsttheairflow.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantspage755refers.

QuestionNumber. 44. Aduplexburnerinagasturbineenginehas2orifices.

OptionA.
oneforwaterinjectionandoneforfuelflow.

OptionB.
oneforlowspeedconditionsthesecondusedforhighspeedconditions.
OptionC.
onefornormalflowconditionsandthe2ndonetoincreasethenormalmaximumflow.

CorrectAnsweris.oneforlowspeedconditionsthesecondusedforhighspeedconditions.
Explanation.Thisisamostrightanswer.Primaryflowonlynormallyoccursonlyduringstart(lowflow)

QuestionNumber. 45. Acombustionchamberhasa.

OptionA.
convergentinlet,divergentoutlet.
OptionB.
convergentinlet,convergentoutlet.
OptionC.
divergentinlet,convergentoutlet.
CorrectAnsweris.divergentinlet,convergentoutlet.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEngine(4thedition)figure41,43,45,49,pgs3642.

15.6TurbineSection.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Thethreemaintypesofturbinebladesare.

OptionA.
impulse,vector,andimpulsevector.
OptionB.
reaction,converging,anddiverging.
OptionC.
impulse,reaction,andimpulsereaction.
CorrectAnsweris.impulse,reaction,andimpulsereaction.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook327.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Whatarethetwomainbasiccomponentsoftheturbinesectioninagasturbine
engine?.

OptionA.
Statorandrotor.
OptionB.
Hotandcold.

OptionC.
Impelleranddiffuser.
CorrectAnsweris.Statorandrotor.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook325.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Turbineimpulsebladingformsa.

OptionA.
constantareaduct.

OptionB.
divergentduct.

OptionC.
convergentduct.

CorrectAnsweris.constantareaduct.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEngine(New)Page135diagram.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Theturbinesection.

OptionA.
increasesairvelocitytocreatethrust.
OptionB.
usesheatenergytoexpandandacceleratethegasflow.
OptionC.
drivesthecompressorsection.
CorrectAnsweris.drivesthecompressorsection.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook325.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Wheredostressrupturecracksusuallyappearonturbineblades?.

OptionA.
Acrossthebladeroot,paralleltothefirtree.
OptionB.
Acrosstheleadingortrailingedgeatarightangletotheedge.
OptionC.
Alongtheleadingedge,paralleltotheedge.

CorrectAnsweris.Acrosstheleadingortrailingedgeatarightangletotheedge.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook425.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Whatismeantbyashroudedturbine?.

OptionA.
Theturbinebladesareshapedsothattheirendsformabandorshroud.
OptionB.
Theturbinewheelhasashroudorductwhichprovidescoolingairtotheturbineblades.

OptionC.
Theturbinewheelisenclosedbyaprotectiveshroudtocontainthebladesincaseoffailure.

CorrectAnsweris.Theturbinebladesareshapedsothattheirendsformabandorshroud.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook328.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Turbinenozzlediaphragmslocatedontheupstreamsideofeachturbinewheel,areused
to.

OptionA.
decreasethevelocityoftheheatedgasesflowingpastthispoint.
OptionB.
directtheflowofgasesparalleltotheverticallineoftheturbineblades.
OptionC.
increasethevelocityoftheheatedgasesflowingpastthispoint.
CorrectAnsweris.directtheflowofgasesparalleltotheverticallineoftheturbineblades.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook325.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Reducedbladevibrationandimprovedairflowcharacteristicsinturbinesarebrought
by.

OptionA.
shroudedturbinerotorblades.

OptionB.
impulsetypeblades.

OptionC.
firtreebladeattachment.

CorrectAnsweris.shroudedturbinerotorblades.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Whattermisusedtodescribeapermanentandcumulativedeformationofturbine
blades?.

OptionA.
Stretch.

OptionB.
Creep.
OptionC.
Distortion.
CorrectAnsweris.Creep.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Whatisthemajorfunctionoftheturbineassemblyinaturbojetengine?.

OptionA.
Directsthegasesintheproperdirectiontothetailpipe.

OptionB.
Suppliesthepowertoturnthecompressor.
OptionC.
Increasesthetemperatureoftheexhaustgases.
CorrectAnsweris.Suppliesthepowertoturnthecompressor.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Gaspressurethroughtheturbinesectionwillgenerally.

OptionA.
increase.

OptionB.
remainthesame.
OptionC.
decrease.

CorrectAnsweris.decrease.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Aconditionknownas'hotstreaking'inturbineenginesiscausedby

OptionA.
apartiallycloggedfuelnozzle.

OptionB.
excessivefuelflow.

OptionC.
amisalignedcombustionliner.
CorrectAnsweris.apartiallycloggedfuelnozzle.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. Temperaturethroughtheturbinestagesgenerally.

OptionA.
remainsthesame.
OptionB.
decreases.
OptionC.
increases.
CorrectAnsweris.decreases.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 14. Shroudedbladesallow.

OptionA.
smallerinletstobeused.

OptionB.
higherturbineinlettemperatures.
OptionC.
thinnermoreefficientbladesectionstobeused.
CorrectAnsweris.thinnermoreefficientbladesectionstobeused.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage342refers.

QuestionNumber. 15. Continuedand/orexcessiveheatandcentrifugalforceonturbineenginerotorblades

islikelytocause.

OptionA.
galling.

OptionB.
creep.
OptionC.
profile.

CorrectAnsweris.creep.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook422.

QuestionNumber. 16. N.G.V'sform.

OptionA.
convergentducts.
OptionB.
parallelducts.

OptionC.
divergentducts.
CorrectAnsweris.convergentducts.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage338refers.

QuestionNumber. 17. Dirtparticlesintheairgoingintothecompressorofaturbineenginewillforma

coatingonallbutwhichofthefollowing?.

OptionA.
Turbineblades.

OptionB.
Casings.

OptionC.
Inletguidevanes.
CorrectAnsweris.Turbineblades.

Explanation.NIL.


QuestionNumber. 18. Reducedbladevibrationandimprovedairflowcharacteristicsingasturbinesare
broughtaboutby.

OptionA.
shroudedturbinerotorblades.
OptionB.
firtreebladeattachment.

OptionC.
impulsetypeblades.

CorrectAnsweris.shroudedturbinerotorblades.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 19. Apurposeoftheshroudsontheturbinebladesofanaxialflowengineisto.

OptionA.
reduceairentrance.

OptionB.
increasetipspeed.

OptionC.
reducevibration.
CorrectAnsweris.reducevibration.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 20. Hotsectioninspectionsformanymodernturbineenginesarerequired.

OptionA.
onatimeorcyclebasis.

OptionB.
onlywhenanovertemperatureoroverspeedhasoccurred.

OptionC.
onlyatengineoverhaul.
CorrectAnsweris.onatimeorcyclebasis.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 21. Whydosometurbineengineshavemorethanoneturbinewheelattachedtoasingle

shaft?.

OptionA.
Tofacilitatebalancingoftheturbineassembly.
OptionB.
Toextractmorepowerfromtheexhaustgasesthanasinglewheelcanabsorb.

OptionC.
Tohelpstabilizethepressurebetweenthecompressorandtheturbine.

CorrectAnsweris.Toextractmorepowerfromtheexhaustgasesthanasinglewheelcanabsorb.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 22. Whenaircraftturbinebladesaresubjectedtoexcessiveheatstress,whattypeof

failureswouldyouexpect?.

OptionA.
Bendingandtorsion.

OptionB.
Stressrupture.

OptionC.
Torsionandtension.

CorrectAnsweris.Stressrupture.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whichofthefollowingconditionsisusuallynotacceptabletoanyextentinturbine

blades?.

OptionA.
Cracks.

OptionB.
Dents.
OptionC.
Pits.
CorrectAnsweris.Cracks.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 24. Theforcesdrivingaturbineroundaredueto.

OptionA.
impulseonly.

OptionB.
reactiononly.

OptionC.
impulseandreaction.

CorrectAnsweris.impulseandreaction.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage50Refers.

QuestionNumber. 25. Nozzleguidevanesgivea.

OptionA.
pressureincrease,velocitydecrease.

OptionB.
pressureincrease,velocityincrease.

OptionC.
pressuredecrease,velocityincrease.

CorrectAnsweris.pressuredecrease,velocityincrease.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage335refers.

QuestionNumber. 26. Shroudingofstatorbladetipsisto.

OptionA.
minimisevibration.

OptionB.
ensureadequatecooling.
OptionC.
preventtipturbulence.
CorrectAnsweris.minimisevibration.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage343refers.

QuestionNumber. 27. Whyaretwoormoreturbinewheelscoupled?.

OptionA.
Tokeepturbinerotordiametersmall.

OptionB.
Sopoweroutputisdoubled.

OptionC.
Tosimplifydynamicbalancing.
CorrectAnsweris.Sopoweroutputisdoubled.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage45refers.

QuestionNumber. 28. Runningclearanceonaturbinediskiskepttoaminimumtoreduce.

OptionA.
temperatureloss.
OptionB.
aerodynamicbuffeting.
OptionC.
tiplosses.
CorrectAnsweris.tiplosses.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage318refers.

QuestionNumber. 29. Twobasictypesofturbinebladesare.

OptionA.
impulseandvector.

OptionB.
reactionandimpulse.

OptionC.
tangentialandreaction.
CorrectAnsweris.reactionandimpulse.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage340refers.

QuestionNumber. 30. Whyarenozzleguidevanesfitted?.

OptionA.
Todecreasevelocityofthegasflow.

OptionB.
Toincreasevelocityofthegasflow.

OptionC.
Toincreasevelocityoftheairflow.

CorrectAnsweris.Toincreasevelocityofthegasflow.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage338refers.

QuestionNumber. 31. Aturbinediskis.

OptionA.
adiskatthecoreoftheenginethatthebladesareattachedto.
OptionB.
asegmentedorcompleteshroudonbladetipsthatreducesleakage.
OptionC.
ashroudaroundthestatorsoftheturbine.
CorrectAnsweris.adiskatthecoreoftheenginethatthebladesareattachedto.
Explanation.Theturbinebladesaremountedtothediscwhichabsorbsthecentrifugalforce.

QuestionNumber. 32. .Whencarryingoutaborescopethedamageonturbinebladesthatwouldindicatea

failureis.

OptionA.
speckling.

OptionB.
tipcurl.

OptionC.
colourchanges.

CorrectAnsweris.tipcurl.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsfigure523page178andfigure526page185refers.

QuestionNumber. 33. Theactiveclearancecontrolsystemaidsturbineengineefficiencyby.

OptionA.
automaticallyadjustingenginespeedtomaintainadesiredEPR.

OptionB.
adjustingstatorvanepositionaccordingtooperatingconditionsandpowerrequirements.

OptionC.
ensuringturbinebladetoenginecaseclearancesarekepttoaminimumbycontrollingcase
temperatures.

CorrectAnsweris.ensuringturbinebladetoenginecaseclearancesarekepttoaminimumbycontrollingcase
temperatures.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 34. Turbinerearstruts.

OptionA.
straightenthegasflow.
OptionB.
increasethevelocityofthegasflow.

OptionC.
increasethepressureofthegasflow.

CorrectAnsweris.straightenthegasflow.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage334refers.

QuestionNumber. 35. Bowingofturbinebladesindicatesan.

OptionA.
overtemperaturecondition.

OptionB.
overspeedcondition.

OptionC.
undertemperaturecondition.
CorrectAnsweris.overtemperaturecondition.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage530referstobowingaspartoftheageingprocess.
Overtempistheonlyanswerrelevanttoaging(temperaturecreep).

QuestionNumber. 36. Onanimpulsereactionturbinebladeitis.

OptionA.
impulseattherootandreactionatthetip.

OptionB.
reactionattherootandimpulseatthetip.

OptionC.
impulseandreactionalltheawayalongtheblade.

CorrectAnsweris.impulseattherootandreactionatthetip.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage340refers.RollsRoycepg.50para.10andfigure5.6
staggerangle.

QuestionNumber. 37. Turbinecreepeffects.

OptionA.
turbineblades.

OptionB.
turbinedisks.

OptionC.
N.G.Vs.

CorrectAnsweris.turbineblades.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage528refers.

QuestionNumber. 38. Creepis.

OptionA.
notfoundinturbines.
OptionB.
atemporarydeformationofturbine.
OptionC.
apermanentdeformationofturbine.
CorrectAnsweris.apermanentdeformationofturbine.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage528refers.

QuestionNumber. 39. Creep,overall.

OptionA.
hasnoeffectonturbinediameter.
OptionB.
increasesturbinediameter.

OptionC.
decreasesturbinediameter.

CorrectAnsweris.increasesturbinediameter.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage528refers.

QuestionNumber. 40. Howareturbinedisksattachedtotheshaftingasturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Splined.

OptionB.
Curviccouplings.
OptionC.
Bolted.

CorrectAnsweris.Bolted.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftgasTurbinePowerplantpage341refers.

QuestionNumber. 41. Firtreeturbinebladeattachmentlocatestheblade.

OptionA.
allowsslightmovement.
OptionB.
radially.

OptionC.
axially.

CorrectAnsweris.allowsslightmovement.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage52Para19refers.

QuestionNumber. 42. Creepmayoccurtoturbinebladesdueto.

OptionA.
prolongedlowRPMuse.
OptionB.
overtempwithexcessivecentrifugalloads.
OptionC.
highbackpressures.

CorrectAnsweris.overtempwithexcessivecentrifugalloads.
Explanation.CreepisirreversibleRollsRoycetheJetEnginePage56refers.

QuestionNumber. 43. Creepmayoccurtoturbinebladesdueto.

OptionA.
prolongedlowRPMuse.
OptionB.
overtempwithexcessivecentrifugalloads.
OptionC.
highbackpressures.

CorrectAnsweris.overtempwithexcessivecentrifugalloads.
Explanation.CreepisirreversibleRollsRoycetheJetEnginePage56refers.

QuestionNumber. 44. Forcesdrivingtheturbinearedueto.

OptionA.
aerodynamicliftimposingimpulseonblades.

OptionB.
momentumanddirectionalaccelerationofgases.
OptionC.
expansionofgases.

CorrectAnsweris.momentumanddirectionalaccelerationofgases.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage4950refers.

QuestionNumber. 45. Impulseturbinebladesruncoolerthanreactionbladesbecause.

OptionA.
impulsespinfasterradially.
OptionB.
temperaturedropacrossN.G.Visgreater.
OptionC.
convergingrotorsincreasevelocity.
CorrectAnsweris.temperaturedropacrossN.G.Visgreater.
Explanation.ImpulsebladeshavetotalpressuredropinN.G.V'shenceairiscolderasitentersturbineRR
Page51refers.

QuestionNumber. 46. Anincreaseinturbinediameteriscausedby.

OptionA.
prolongedhightemperaturesandcentrifugalloads.

OptionB.
productsofcombustion.
OptionC.
overspeed.
CorrectAnsweris.prolongedhightemperaturesandcentrifugalloads.

Explanation.Thisisknownascreep.

QuestionNumber. 47. Whichofthefollowingismostlikelytooccurintheturbinesectionofagasturbine

engine?.

OptionA.
Pitting.

OptionB.
Galling.

OptionC.
Cracking.

CorrectAnsweris.Cracking.

Explanation.Aturbinebearingisundergreatheatstress,crackingistheonlypossiblechoicehere.

QuestionNumber. 48. Aluminiumdepositsontheturbineshowupas.

OptionA.
whiteorsilverspeckles.

OptionB.
whitepowdertraces.

OptionC.
blackstains.

CorrectAnsweris.whiteorsilverspeckles.

Explanation.CAIPsEL/310refers.Italsosaystitaniumspecklesareblueorgold.

QuestionNumber. 49. Animpulse/reactionturbineisdesignedtoensure.

OptionA.
greateraxialvelocityatthebladeroot.
OptionB.
uniformaxialvelocityfrombladeroottotip.

OptionC.
greateraxialvelocityatthebladetip.
CorrectAnsweris.uniformaxialvelocityfrombladeroottotip.

Explanation.JeppesenGasturbinePowerplantpage340refers.

QuestionNumber. 50. Excessiveturbinetemperaturescanleadto.

OptionA.
turbinebladecreepandanincreaseinthediameteroftheturbine.
OptionB.
notaseriousproblemaslongasengineoilpressureiswithinlimits.

OptionC.
aseriousfireriskintheengine.
CorrectAnsweris.turbinebladecreepandanincreaseinthediameteroftheturbine.
Explanation.JeppesengasturbinePowerplantPage528discussesthecausesofcreep.

QuestionNumber. 51. Whatareblueandgoldendepositsevidenceof,onaturbineblade?.

OptionA.
Titanium.

OptionB.
Aluminium.
OptionC.
Magnesium.

CorrectAnsweris.Titanium.

Explanation.Aluminiumandmagnesiumleavewhitepowderdepositssobyeliminationtheansweristitanium.

QuestionNumber. 52. Neckingandmottlingofturbineblades.

OptionA.
isduetothermalstress.

OptionB.
isformedduringmanufacture.
OptionC.
isduetobendingwhenthegashitstheblades.
CorrectAnsweris.isduetothermalstress.

Explanation.Neckingcouldoccurduetocreepwhichisafunctionofthermalstressandcentrifugalloads,and
turbinebladesdoshowsignsofdiscolourationafteruse,thelatterisnotnormallyadefect.

QuestionNumber. 53. Impulsebladesoperatecoolerthanreactionbladesbecause.

OptionA.
impulsebladesrotateathigherspeeds.

OptionB.
theN.G.V'scooltheair.

OptionC.
theairflowhasahighervelocitythroughaimpulseturbineN.G.V.
CorrectAnsweris.theairflowhasahighervelocitythroughaimpulseturbineN.G.V.
Explanation.ImpulseturbineN.G.Vsaccelerategasesfasterthantheirreactioncounterpartsthereforethe
pressureandtemperatureisreducedmoreintheimpulseturbine.

QuestionNumber. 54. DuringaborescopecheckoftheH.Pturbineblades.

OptionA.
drymotortheengineatminimumspeed.

OptionB.
handturntheturbinewheel.
OptionC.
attachadevicetotheaccessorygearboxandrotateslowly.
CorrectAnsweris.attachadevicetotheaccessorygearboxandrotateslowly.
Explanation.AlllargeGTEhaveahandturningtooladaptorfittedtotheaccessoryorhighspeedgearbox.

QuestionNumber. 55. Theturbinesectionofajetengine.

OptionA.
convertsdynamicpressureintomechanicalenergy.
OptionB.
circulatesairtocooltheengine.
OptionC.
extractsheatenergytodrivethecompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.convertsdynamicpressureintomechanicalenergy.
Explanation.Theshapeandsizeoftheturbinebladesdeterminestheamountofenergyextractedfromthe
dynamicpressureoftheairflow.

QuestionNumber. 56. Thetemperatureandcentrifugalloadswhichtheturbineissubjectedtoduringnormal

engineoperationcauses.

OptionA.
fatiguefailure.
OptionB.
elasticstretching.

OptionC.
creeploading.

CorrectAnsweris.creeploading.

Explanation.Creepisapermanentdeformationcausedbyhighcentrifugalloadsatcontinuoushightemperature.

QuestionNumber. 57. Impulsereactionturbinebladesform.

OptionA.
tiphalfreaction,roothalfImpulse.

OptionB.
1stageimpulse,1stagereaction.
OptionC.
tiphalfImpulse,roothalfreaction.

CorrectAnsweris.tiphalfreaction,roothalfImpulse.

Explanation.Turbinebladesmovefromimpulseattheroottoreactionatthetip.

QuestionNumber. 58. Afirtreeroot.

OptionA.
allowscompressorcoolingairtoalleviatethermalstress.

OptionB.
attachesturbinebladestotheturbinedisk.

OptionC.
allowsindividualturbinebladestobechangedwithoutenginedisassembly.

CorrectAnsweris.attachesturbinebladestotheturbinedisk.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage52para19refers.

QuestionNumber. 59. Thepassagebetweenadjacentnozzleguidevanesformsa.

OptionA.
convergentduct.
OptionB.
divergentduct.

OptionC.
parallelduct.

CorrectAnsweris.convergentduct.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage51paragraph13refers.

QuestionNumber. 60. Asthehotgassesflowthroughanimpulseturbineblading,thevelocity.

OptionA.
willdecrease.

OptionB.
remainsconstant.
OptionC.
willincrease.

CorrectAnsweris.remainsconstant.
Explanation.Inan'Impulsebladedturbine'theturbinebladesformparallelductsthereforethevelocitywill
remainconstantfigure55ofRRtheJetEngineshowsthecontourofimpulseturbineblades.


QuestionNumber. 61. Whatisthenormalrangeofturbineefficiency?.

OptionA.
90%95%.
OptionB.
70%85%.
OptionC.
30%40%.
CorrectAnsweris.90%95%.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage51Para11refersto92%.

QuestionNumber. 62. Turbineenginecomponentsarenevermanufacturedby.

OptionA.
electricalresistancewelding.
OptionB.
argonarcwelding.
OptionC.
gaswelding.
CorrectAnsweris.gaswelding.
Explanation.BothArgonarcandElectronbeamweldingarereferredtoinRRtheJetEnginesoweassumegas
weldingisnotused,thisisprobablyduetocarburisationoftheweld.

QuestionNumber. 63. Howisaradialturbinedriven?.

OptionA.
Byimpulse.
OptionB.
Bychangeofmomentumandangleofairflow.
OptionC.
Byreaction.
CorrectAnsweris.Bychangeofmomentumandangleofairflow.
Explanation.Radialturbinesareeffectivelyreversedcentrifugalcompressors.

QuestionNumber. 64. Turbinediskgrowthisdueto.

OptionA.
apermanentchangeindiskdiameter.
OptionB.
anoverallincreaseinbladelength.
OptionC.
abuildupofcarbondeposits.
CorrectAnsweris.apermanentchangeindiskdiameter.
Explanation.Theturbinediscdoesnotincludetheblades.

QuestionNumber. 65. Anozzleguidevaneis.

OptionA.
hollowinconstructiontoallowforthermalexpansion.
OptionB.
hollowinconstructiontoallowforflowofcoolingair.

OptionC.
solidinconstructiontosupporttheguidevane.
CorrectAnsweris.hollowinconstructiontoallowforflowofcoolingair.

Explanation.AiristappedfromtheH.PcompressorandpassedthroughtheN.G.Vtocoolit.

QuestionNumber. 66. Aslowconstantgrowthinaturbinebladeisknownas.

OptionA.
primarycreep.

OptionB.
secondarycreep.
OptionC.
tertiarycreep.

CorrectAnsweris.secondarycreep.
Explanation.NIL.

15.7EngineExhaust.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Thefunctionoftheexhaustconeassemblyofaturbineengineisto.
OptionA.
swirlandcollecttheexhaustgasesintoasingleexhaustjet.

OptionB.
collecttheexhaustgasesandactasanoisesuppressor.

OptionC.
straightenandcollecttheexhaustgasesintoasolidexhaustjet.
CorrectAnsweris.straightenandcollecttheexhaustgasesintoasolidexhaustjet.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook320.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Anozzleis'choked'whenthegasfloworairflowatthethroatis.
OptionA.
sonic.
OptionB.
subsonic.

OptionC.
supersonic.
CorrectAnsweris.sonic.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage14refers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Thestrutsontheexhaustcone.

OptionA.
straightenthegasflowonly.
OptionB.
supporttheexhaustconeandstraightenthegasflow.
OptionC.
supporttheexhaustconeonly.
CorrectAnsweris.supporttheexhaustconeandstraightenthegasflow.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Anozzleis'choked'whentheengineinletairflowis.

OptionA.
subsonic.

OptionB.
supersonic.
OptionC.
subsonicorsupersonic.
CorrectAnsweris.subsonicorsupersonic.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Whatisthemaximumpracticalanglethroughwhichthegasflowcanbeturnedduring
thrustreversal?.

OptionA.
180.
OptionB.
50.
OptionC.
135.
CorrectAnsweris.135.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage160refers.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Asupersonicductis.

OptionA.
convergentthendivergentalongitslength.
OptionB.
divergentthenconvergentalongitslength.
OptionC.
aconvergentductthatischokedatthelargestendatmach1.

CorrectAnsweris.convergentthendivergentalongitslength.
Explanation.Visualisetheexhaustnozzleofthespaceshuttleboosterrockets.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Noisefromthejetwakewhenuntreatedbysuppressionis.

OptionA.
highfrequency,highdecibel.
OptionB.
lowfrequency,lowdecibel.

OptionC.
lowfrequency,highdecibel.
CorrectAnsweris.lowfrequency,highdecibel.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage357refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Hotspotsonthetailconeofaturbineenginearepossibleindicatorsofa
malfunctioningfuelnozzleor.

OptionA.
afaultyigniterplug.
OptionB.
animproperlypositionedtailcone.
OptionC.
afaultycombustionchamber.
CorrectAnsweris.afaultycombustionchamber.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Anexhaustconeplacedaftoftheturbineinajetenginewillcausethepressurein
thefirstpartoftheexhaustductto.

OptionA.
increaseandthevelocitytodecrease.

OptionB.
decreaseandthevelocitytoincrease.

OptionC.
increaseandthevelocitytoincrease.

CorrectAnsweris.increaseandthevelocitytodecrease.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook330.

QuestionNumber. 10. Aconvergentdivergentnozzle.

OptionA.
requirestheaircrafttobetravellingatsupersonicspeeds.
OptionB.
makesmaximumuseofpressurethrust.

OptionC.
producesatypeofthrustknownaskineticthrust.

CorrectAnsweris.makesmaximumuseofpressurethrust.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Thevelocityofsupersonicairasitflowsthroughadivergentnozzle.

OptionA.
decreases.
OptionB.
increases.
OptionC.
isinverselyproportionaltothetemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.increases.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. TheJetPipeofagasturbineengine.

OptionA.
protectstheairframefromheatdamage.

OptionB.
hasaninnerconetoprotecttherearturbinedisc.

OptionC.
isconvergentinshapetoincreasethevelocityasmuchaspossible.

CorrectAnsweris.protectstheairframefromheatdamage.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. Forwhatpurposeisthepropellingnozzleofagasturbineenginedesigned?.

OptionA.
Toincreasethevelocityanddecreasethepressureofthegasstreamleavingthenozzle.

OptionB.
Todecreasethevelocityandincreasethepressureofthegasstreamleavingthenozzle.

OptionC.
Toincreasethevelocityandpressureofthegasstreamleavingthenozzle.

CorrectAnsweris.Toincreasethevelocityanddecreasethepressureofthegasstreamleavingthenozzle.

Explanation.NIL.


QuestionNumber. 14. Iftheexitareaofthenozzlewastoolarge,theeffectis.
OptionA.
exitvelocitylowercausinglossofthrust.
OptionB.
willchokeatalowergastemperature.

OptionC.
exitvelocitylower,negligibleeffectonthrust.
CorrectAnsweris.exitvelocitylowercausinglossofthrust.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Achokednozzle.

OptionA.
increasesthrust.
OptionB.
decreasesthrust.
OptionC.
hasnoeffectonthethrust.
CorrectAnsweris.increasesthrust.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Theexhaustsectionisdesignedto.

OptionA.
increasetemperature,thereforeincreasingvelocity.

OptionB.
decreasetemperature,thereforedecreasingpressure.

OptionC.
impartahighexitvelocitytotheexhaustgases.
CorrectAnsweris.impartahighexitvelocitytotheexhaustgases.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Reversethrustcanonlybeselectedwhenthethrottleis.

OptionA.
closed.

OptionB.
75%powerposition.

OptionC.
open.
CorrectAnsweris.closed.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage160refers.

QuestionNumber. 18. AConvergentDivergentnozzle.

OptionA.
makesmaximumuseofPressurethrust.

OptionB.
producesatypeofthrustknownaskineticthrust.

OptionC.
requirestheaircrafttobetravellingatsupersonicspeeds.
CorrectAnsweris.makesmaximumuseofPressurethrust.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage349refers.


QuestionNumber. 19. Onfrontfanengines,toobtainthrustreversal,the.

OptionA.
hotandcoldstreamsarereversed.
OptionB.
hotstreamisreversed.
OptionC.
coldstreamisreversed.
CorrectAnsweris.coldstreamisreversed.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage159refers.

QuestionNumber. 20. Exhaustnoisecanbereducedby.

OptionA.
loweringthevibrationfrequency.

OptionB.
increasingthemixingrate.

OptionC.
increasingthejetvelocity.
CorrectAnsweris.increasingthemixingrate.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage201refers.

QuestionNumber. 21. Operatingthrustreversersatlowgroundspeedscansometimescause.

OptionA.
sandorotherforeignobjectingestion,hotgasreingestion.
OptionB.
hotgasreingestion,compressorstalls.
OptionC.
sandorotherforeignobjectingestion,hotgasreingestion,compressorstalls.

CorrectAnsweris.sandorotherforeignobjectingestion,hotgasreingestion,compressorstalls.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook610.

QuestionNumber. 22. Thrustreversersutilizingapneumaticactuatingsystem,usuallyreceiveoperating

pressurefrom.

OptionA.
theenginebleedairsystem.
OptionB.
highpressureairreservoirs.
OptionC.
anonboardhydraulicorelectricalpoweredcompressor.
CorrectAnsweris.sandorotherforeignobjectingestion,hotgasreingestion,compressorstalls.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. Thepurposeofcascadevanesinathrustreversingsystemisto.

OptionA.
turntheexhaustgasesforwardjustafterexitingtheexhaustnozzle.

OptionB.
formasolidblockingdoorinthejetexhaustpath.

OptionC.
turntoaforwarddirectionthefanand/orhotexhaustgasesthathavebeenblockedfromexiting
throughtheexhaustnozzle.

CorrectAnsweris.turntoaforwarddirectionthefanand/orhotexhaustgasesthathavebeenblockedfrom

exitingthroughtheexhaustnozzle.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 24. Aconvergentexhaustnozzleproducesmainly.

OptionA.
momentumandpressurethrust.
OptionB.
momentumthrust.
OptionC.
pressurethrust.
CorrectAnsweris.momentumthrust.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage218.

QuestionNumber. 25. Therearwardthrustcapabilityofanenginewiththethrustreversersystemdeployed

is.

OptionA.
equaltoorlessthanitsforwardcapability,dependingonambientconditionsandsystemdesign.
OptionB.
lessthanitsforwardcapability.

OptionC.
equaltoitsforwardcapability.

CorrectAnsweris.lessthanitsforwardcapability.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook610.

QuestionNumber. 26. Whichstatementisgenerallytrueregardingthrustreversersystems?.

OptionA.
Enginethrustreversersonthesameaircraftusuallywillnotoperateindependentlyofeachother
(mustallbesimultaneously).
OptionB.
Itispossibletomovesomeaircraftbackwardonthegroundusingreversethrust.

OptionC.
Mechanicalblockagesystemdesignpermitsadeploymentpositionaftoftheexhaustnozzleonly.

CorrectAnsweris.Itispossibletomovesomeaircraftbackwardonthegroundusingreversethrust.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook69.

QuestionNumber. 27. Whatistheproperoperatingsequencewhenusingthrustreverserstoslowanaircraft

afterlanding?.

OptionA.
Advancethrustleversuptotakeoffpositionasconditionsrequire,selectthrustreverse,
deselectthrustreverser,retardthrustleverstogroundidle.

OptionB.
Retardthrustleverstogroundidle,raisethrustreverserleversasrequired,andretardthrust
reverserleverstogroundidle.

OptionC.
Selectthrustreverse,advancethrustreverserleversnohigherthan75%N1,andretardthrust
reverserleverstoidleatapproximatelynormaltaxispeed.
CorrectAnsweris.Retardthrustleverstogroundidle,raisethrustreverserleversasrequired,andretard
thrustreverserleverstogroundidle.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook69.

QuestionNumber. 28. Mostexhaustsystemfailuresresultfromthermalfatiguecrackingintheareasof

stressconcentration.Thisconditionisusuallycausedby.

OptionA.
thehightemperaturesatwhichtheexhaustsystemoperates.
OptionB.
improperweldingtechniquesduringmanufacture.
OptionC.
thedrastictemperaturechangewhichisencounteredataltitude.

CorrectAnsweris.thehightemperaturesatwhichtheexhaustsystemoperates.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 29. Thrustreversalonahighbypassengineisachievedby.

OptionA.
blockerdoors.

OptionB.
clamshellconfiguration.
OptionC.
buckettypedoors.
CorrectAnsweris.blockerdoors.

Explanation.RRPage160figure.152refersbutseealsoJeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage350.

QuestionNumber. 30. Ifdamageisfoundtothereversethrustcascadevanesandtheyneedreplacing,you

can.

OptionA.
replacedamagedvaneswith45degreevanes.
OptionB.
onlyreplacevaneswithnewonesthathavethecorrectpartastheoriginalsremoved.
OptionC.
interchangethecascadevanesastheyareinterchangeable.

CorrectAnsweris.onlyreplacevaneswithnewonesthathavethecorrectpartastheoriginalsremoved.
Explanation.CascadevanesegmentsareNOTinterchangeable,theyalldirectairatdifferentangles.

QuestionNumber. 31. Whenshouldthrustreversersbeused?.

OptionA.
AtlowRPMandlowforwardspeed.

OptionB.
AthighRPMandhighforwardspeed.
OptionC.
AthighRPMandlowforwardspeed.
CorrectAnsweris.AtlowRPMandlowforwardspeed.

Explanation.Thrustreverserscannotbeactuatedifthethrottlesaresetaboveidleandtheycanonlybeused
ontheground.

QuestionNumber. 32. Iftheareaofthenozzlewastoolargetheeffectis.

OptionA.
will'choke'atmach1.

OptionB.
exitvelocitylowercausinglossofthethrust.
OptionC.
exitvelocitylower,negligibleeffectonthrust.
CorrectAnsweris.exitvelocitylowercausinglossofthethrust.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage220andothers.

QuestionNumber. 33. Lobetypeexhaustnoisesuppressorsaremadefrom.

OptionA.
heatresistantalloy.

OptionB.
compositeMaterial.

OptionC.
steel.
CorrectAnsweris.heatresistantalloy.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage205refers.

QuestionNumber. 34. Whatindicationdoesthepilotreceivethatthrustreversershavedeployed?.

OptionA.
Anaudiblewarning.

OptionB.
Asequenceoflights.

OptionC.
Afeelingofrapiddeceleration.

CorrectAnsweris.Asequenceoflights.

Explanation.Boeing757/767usetheword'rev'inamberforunlockedandgreenfordeployedontheupperEICAS
screen.

QuestionNumber. 35. Whatanglearetheexhaustgassesturnedthroughinaclamshelltypethrustreverser?.

OptionA.
180degrees.
OptionB.
135degrees.
OptionC.
45degrees.
CorrectAnsweris.135degrees.
Explanation.Turnedthrough135degreesis45degreesforward,themaximumathrustreverserofanysortturns
theairforward.

QuestionNumber. 36. Thepurposeofapropellingnozzleisto.

OptionA.
increasethevelocityoftheairandincreasethrust.
OptionB.
decreasethevelocityoftheexhausttoincreasestaticpressure.
OptionC.
directtheairontotheturbines.

CorrectAnsweris.increasethevelocityoftheairandincreasethrust.
Explanation.Theconvergenceofthepropellingnozzleinasubsonicpurejetengineissetsothatmaxspeedis
justbelowMach1.

QuestionNumber. 37. Ifathrustreverserisdeployedatlowerthannormallandingspeed.

OptionA.
exhaustgasescanbeingestedintotheengine.

OptionB.
thethrustreverserwillbeineffective.
OptionC.
iftheEGTgetstoohighthethrustreverserwillautomaticallyrestow.
CorrectAnsweris.exhaustgasescanbeingestedintotheengine.

Explanation.Exhaustgasingestionisaproblemforthrustreversersystemswhenstationaryorveryslow.

QuestionNumber. 38. Thesizeoftheexhaustsectionisdictatedby.

OptionA.
coneordiffusersizeandlocation.
OptionB.
sizeofengineonly.

OptionC.
sizeandlocationoftheengine.

CorrectAnsweris.sizeandlocationoftheengine.

Explanation.Theexhaustsectionisofacertaindiameterandcanbeofdifferentlengthsdependingonthe
locationoftheenginewithinthefuselageorwingroot(IEEnglishElectricLightning).

QuestionNumber. 39. OnaClamshelldoortypethrustreverser.TheClamshelldoorsredirecttheexhaustgas

stream.

OptionA.
0degreestothethrustline.
OptionB.
45degreestothethrustline.
OptionC.
90degreestothethrustline.
CorrectAnsweris.45degreestothethrustline.
Explanation.45degreestothethrustlineisanalternativeto'turnedthrough135degrees'.

QuestionNumber. 40. Normalgasturbineengine'sexhaustductis.

OptionA.
divergent.
OptionB.
convergent/divergent.

OptionC.
convergent.
CorrectAnsweris.convergent.
Explanation.Theexhaustnozzleconsistsofaparallelductthenthepropellingnozzlewhichisalways
convergent.

QuestionNumber. 41. Astheairflowsoutattheoutflowofachokednozzle.

OptionA.
velocityincreasesandpressuredecreases.
OptionB.
velocityandpressuredecrease.

OptionC.
velocitydecreasesandpressureincreases.
CorrectAnsweris.velocitydecreasesandpressureincreases.
Explanation.AchokednozzlehasashockwaveinitandairisatMach1.Aftertheshocktheairmustbe
decreasedinspeedandpressureisrising.

15.8BearingsandSeals.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Mainbearingoilsealsusedwithturbineenginesareusuallywhattype(s)?.

OptionA.
Teflonandsyntheticrubber.
OptionB.
Labyrinthand/orcarbonrubbing.

OptionC.
Labyrinthand/orsiliconerubber.

CorrectAnsweris.Labyrinthand/orcarbonrubbing.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook35.

QuestionNumber. 2.
If,duringinspectionatengineoverhaul,ballorrollerbearingsarefoundtohave
magnetismbutotherwisehavenodefects,they.

OptionA.
areinanacceptableservicecondition.

OptionB.
cannotbeusedagain.

OptionC.
mustbedegaussedbeforeuse.
CorrectAnsweris.mustbedegaussedbeforeuse.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook426.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Acarbonsealhaswhichtypeofsealingarrangement?.

OptionA.
Fullcontactwithrace.
OptionB.
Fullcontactwithcasing.

OptionC.
Fullcontactwithlabyrinth.
CorrectAnsweris.Fullcontactwithrace.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginepage92refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Thehighestturbinebearingtemperaturetakesplace.

OptionA.
allthetime.

OptionB.
atstartup.
OptionC.
atshutdown.

CorrectAnsweris.atshutdown.

Explanation.Onshutdownthebearingloosesitscoolingsoforshortperiodsitmayactuallyheatup.Can
anyoneconfirmthiswithareference?.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Indentationsonbearingracescausedbyhighstaticloadsareknownas.

OptionA.
fretting.

OptionB.
galling.

OptionC.
brinelling.
CorrectAnsweris.brinelling.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Thefunctionofalabyrinthsealistocreate.

OptionA.
arestrictedleakageofairbetweenfixedandrotatingcomponents.
OptionB.
anairtightsealbetweenfixedandrotationcomponents.
OptionC.
anairtightsealbetweenfixedadjacentcasingsurfaces.

CorrectAnsweris.arestrictedleakageofairbetweenfixedandrotatingcomponents.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage536Refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Thebearingsofacompressorrotorareusually.

OptionA.
ballandroller.
OptionB.
plain.
OptionC.
sintered.

CorrectAnsweris.ballandroller.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage449/50refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Bearingsealfailurewouldmostprobablycause.

OptionA.
highoiltemperature.

OptionB.
highoilconsumption.

OptionC.
lowoilpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.highoilconsumption.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage536refers.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Whyareoilsealspressurised?.

OptionA.
Toensureminimumoilloss.

OptionB.
Toensureoilisforcedintothebearings.
OptionC.
Toensurethattheoilispreventedfromleavingthebearinghousing.

CorrectAnsweris.Toensureminimumoilloss.

Explanation.Pressurisedlabyrinthsealsstopoilleakingoutofthebearinghousingbetweenrotatingshafts
andstationarycasing.Notethatoilisalwaysscavengedoutoftheseshousingsthereforeanswercmustbe
wrong.

QuestionNumber. 10. Whatbearingisusedtotakeaxialloadsonamainrotationshaftofagasturbine

engine?

OptionA.
Plainbearing.

OptionB.
Rollerbearing.

OptionC.
Ballbearing.

CorrectAnsweris.Ballbearing.

Explanation.Ballbearingsabsorbforceinalldirections.Theothersonlydosoradially.

QuestionNumber. 11. Sealsonagasturbineenginerestrictleakageofoilby.

OptionA.
springpressure.
OptionB.
closelytoleratedcontactingcomponents.
OptionC.
airpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.airpressure.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Anabradablelininginthefancase.

OptionA.
preventsfanbladetiprub.

OptionB.
produceslessleakageattipsforantiice.
OptionC.
providesacousticmedium.

CorrectAnsweris.providesacousticmedium.

Explanation.Theprimepurposeistooptimisefanperformance,butitisalsoanacousticlining.

QuestionNumber. 13. Squeezefilmbearingsareusuallyfoundon.

OptionA.
H.Pcompressorsection.
OptionB.
theturbinesection.

OptionC.
LPcompressorsection.
CorrectAnsweris.LPcompressorsection.
Explanation.Squeezefilmbearingsutilisetheoilfilmtodampenradialoutofbalance.Thelargestrotoris
normallygoingtohavethelargestoutofbalance.henceL.Pcompressorsectionisourbestguess.No
referencecanbefound.


QuestionNumber. 14. Taperrollerbearingsacceptloadsinwhichdirection?.

OptionA.
Axialloadsonly.
OptionB.
Radialandaxialinbothdirections.
OptionC.
Radialandaxialinonedirectiononly.

CorrectAnsweris.Radialandaxialinonedirectiononly.

Explanation.Taperrollersareonlyusedwhentheaxialloadislow.I.Ethrustbearingsarenottaperrollers,
butballbearings.

QuestionNumber. 15. Somelabyrinthseals.

OptionA.
controltheoutflowofairattheturbine.
OptionB.
areselflubricating.

OptionC.
arespringloaded.
CorrectAnsweris.controltheoutflowofairattheturbine.
Explanation.Labyrinthsealscanbeairsealsaswellasoilseals.

QuestionNumber. 16. Thepurposeof'squeezefilm'typebearingisto.

OptionA.
increasetheflowofoiltotherollingelement.
OptionB.
minimisetheeffectofvibration.

OptionC.
improveouterracecooling.

CorrectAnsweris.minimisetheeffectofvibration.

Explanation.Thefilmofoilactsasabufferbetweentheouterraceandthecasing.

QuestionNumber. 17. Inajetenginetherotatingassemblyoilsealsaremaintainedoiltightbymeansof.

OptionA.
agarterseal.

OptionB.
anannularexpanderring.

OptionC.
airpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.airpressure.

Explanation.Airpressureactsacrossalabyrinthsealtoholdtheoilinthebearingchamber.

15.9LubricantsandFuels.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Kerosenewillburneffectivelyatanair/fuelratioof.

OptionA.
150:1.
OptionB.
15:1.
OptionC.
45:1.
CorrectAnsweris.15:1.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 2.
WhenusingPristorBiopor.

OptionA.
itisleftandburntwiththefuel.
OptionB.
itisdilutedwithwatertoa31mix.

OptionC.
itisflushedoutimmediately.
CorrectAnsweris.itisleftandburntwiththefuel.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage72refers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
WhatisD.E.R.D2494?.

OptionA.
Oil.
OptionB.
Widecutgasoline.
OptionC.
Kerosene.

CorrectAnsweris.Kerosene.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage71refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Ahighviscosityindexmeanstheoilviscosity.

OptionA.
willvarygreatlywithtemperaturechange.
OptionB.
hasalargeindexnumber.

OptionC.
willnotvarygreatlywithtemperaturechange.

CorrectAnsweris.willnotvarygreatlywithtemperaturechange.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage62Refers.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Afuelsystemicinginhibitorisafueladditivewhich.

OptionA.
preventsboththewaterandthefuelfreezing.

OptionB.
preventsthefuelfromfreezing.

OptionC.
preventsthewaterinthefuelfreezing.
CorrectAnsweris.preventsthewaterinthefuelfreezing.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage72refers.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Whatwillbetheresultofoperatinganengineinextremelyhightemperaturesusinga

lubricantrecommendedbythemanufacturerforamuchlowertemperature?.

OptionA.
Theoilpressurewillbelowerthannormal.
OptionB.
Theoiltemperatureandoilpressurewillbehigherthannormal.

OptionC.
Theoilpressurewillbehigherthannormal.

CorrectAnsweris.Theoilpressurewillbelowerthannormal.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Thetimeinsecondsrequiredforexactly60cubiccentimetersofoiltoflowthrough
anaccuratelycalibratedorificeataspecifictemperatureisrecordedasameasurementoftheoil's.

OptionA.
specificgravity.
OptionB.
flashpoint.
OptionC.
viscosity.
CorrectAnsweris.viscosity.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Uponwhatqualityorcharacteristicofalubricatingoilisitsviscosityindex
based?.

OptionA.
Itsrateofflowthroughanorificeatastandardtemperature.

OptionB.
Itsrateofchangeinviscositywithtemperaturechange.

OptionC.
Itsresistancetoflowatastandardtemperatureascomparedtohighgradeparaffinbaseoilat
thesametemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Itsrateofchangeinviscositywithtemperaturechange.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Comparedtoreciprocatingengineoils,thetypesofoilsusedinturbineengines.

OptionA.
arerequiredtocarryanddisperseahigherlevelofcombustionbyproducts.

OptionB.
havelesstendencytoproducelacquerorcoke.

OptionC.
maypermitasomewhathigherlevelofcarbonformationintheengine.

CorrectAnsweris.havelesstendencytoproducelacquerorcoke.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook925.

QuestionNumber. 10. Ifallotherrequirementscanbemet,whattypeofoil

shouldbeusedtoachievetheoreticallyperfectengine
lubrication?.

OptionA.
Anoilthatcombineshighviscosityandlowdemulsibility.

OptionB.
Thethinnestoilthatwillstayinplaceandmaintainareasonablefilmstrength.

OptionC.
Anoilthatcombinesalowviscosityindexandahighneutralizationnumber.

CorrectAnsweris.Thethinnestoilthatwillstayinplaceandmaintainareasonablefilmstrength.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Inadditiontolubricating(reducingfrictionbetweenmovingparts),engineoil

performswhatfunctions?.

OptionA.
Cools,seals,preventscorrosion.

OptionB.
Cools,seals,preventscorrosion,cushionsshockloads.
OptionC.
Coolsandseals.
CorrectAnsweris.Cools,seals,preventscorrosion,cushionsshockloads.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Theviscosityofaliquidisameasureofits.

OptionA.
weight,ordensity.

OptionB.
rateofchangeofinternalfrictionwithchangeintemperature.

OptionC.
resistancetoflow.

CorrectAnsweris.resistancetoflow.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whichofthefollowingfactorshelpsdeterminethepropergradeofoiltouseina

particularengine?.

OptionA.
Adequatelubricationinvariousattitudesofflight.

OptionB.
Operatingspeedsofbearings.
OptionC.
Positiveintroductionofoiltothebearings.

CorrectAnsweris.Operatingspeedsofbearings.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 14. Specificgravityisacomparisonoftheweightofasubstancetotheweightofan

equalvolumeof.

OptionA.
oilataspecifictemperature.
OptionB.
mercuryataspecifictemperature.
OptionC.
distilledwaterataspecifictemperature.
CorrectAnsweris.distilledwaterataspecifictemperature.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Whatadvantagedomineralbaselubricantshaveovervegetableoilbaselubricantswhen

usedinaircraftengines?.

OptionA.
Coolingability.
OptionB.
Chemicalstability.

OptionC.
Frictionresistance.

CorrectAnsweris.Chemicalstability.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Hightoothpressuresandhighrubbingvelocities,suchasoccurwithspurtypegears,

requiretheuseof.

OptionA.
anE.Plubricant.
OptionB.
metallicashdetergentoil.

OptionC.
straightmineraloil.

CorrectAnsweris.anE.Plubricant.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Whichofthesecharacteristicsisdesirableinturbineengineoil?.

OptionA.
Highvolatility.
OptionB.
Highflashpoint.
OptionC.
Lowflashpoint.
CorrectAnsweris.Highflashpoint.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook925.

QuestionNumber. 18. Whatactionistakentoprotectintegralfueltanksfromcorrosionduetomicro

biologicalcontamination?.

OptionA.
Rubberlinersareinstalledinthetank.
OptionB.
Abiocidaladditiveisaddedtothefuel.
OptionC.
Theinsideofthetankiscoatedwithyellowchromate.
CorrectAnsweris.Abiocidaladditiveisaddedtothefuel.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage72refers.

QuestionNumber. 19. Whatshouldbechecked/changedtoensurethevalidityofaturbineengineperformance

checkifanalternatefuelistobeused?.

OptionA.
MaximumRPMadjustment.

OptionB.
Fuelspecificgravitysetting.
OptionC.
EPRgaugecalibration.
CorrectAnsweris.Fuelspecificgravitysetting.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 20. Keroseneisusedasturbineenginefuelbecause.

OptionA.
kerosenehasmoreheatenergypergallonandlubricatesfuelsystemcomponents.
OptionB.
kerosenehasveryhighvolatilitywhichaidsinignitionandlubrication.
OptionC.
kerosenedoesnotcontainanywater.
CorrectAnsweris.kerosenehasmoreheatenergypergallonandlubricatesfuelsystemcomponents.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 21. Calorificvalueisthe.

OptionA.
amountofheatorenergyinonepoundoffuel.

OptionB.
vaporisationpointoffuel.

OptionC.
fuelboilingtemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.amountofheatorenergyinonepoundoffuel.

Explanation.MeasuredinM.J/KgorBTU/Lb.

QuestionNumber. 22. Thespecificgravityoffuelaffects.

OptionA.
thrustrating.

OptionB.
aircraftrange.

OptionC.
engineefficiency.
CorrectAnsweris.aircraftrange.

Explanation.GreaterDensityforafixedvolumeequalsgreaterweightoffuelhencegreaterrange.

QuestionNumber. 23. Oilusedinagasturbineengineisusually.

OptionA.
mineral.

OptionB.
natural.

OptionC.
synthetic.
CorrectAnsweris.synthetic.
Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage83refers.

QuestionNumber. 24. Anoilspectroscopemeasures.

OptionA.
contaminantssuspendedintheoil.

OptionB.
S.G.oftheoil.
OptionC.
contaminantsinthesurfaceoftheoil.

CorrectAnsweris.contaminantssuspendedintheoil.
Explanation.SeeJeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPage62foroilsamplingbyspectrometeranalysis.

QuestionNumber. 25. Ignitionoffueldependsupon.

OptionA.
volatility.
OptionB.
atomisation.
OptionC.
bothvolatilityandatomisation.

CorrectAnsweris.bothvolatilityandatomisation.

Explanation.Avolatilefuelwillvapourisemoreeasily.ifitisalowvolatilityfuel(JetA1etc)thenthe
fuelisatomisedthroughspraynozzlesintothecombustionchamber.

QuestionNumber. 26. Keroseneisusedinsteadofgasolinebecause.

OptionA.
keroseneishighlyvolatileandhasgoodlubricationqualities.

OptionB.
Keroseneislessvolatileandhasgoodlubricationproperties.

OptionC.
kerosenehasahighervolatilitythangasolineandhasgoodlubricationabilities.

CorrectAnsweris.Keroseneislessvolatileandhasgoodlubricationproperties.

Explanation.Keroseneisamorestablefuelforstorageandhandling.

QuestionNumber. 27. Ifthespecificgravityofafuelisincreased,theweightofatankoffuelwill.

OptionA.
decrease.

OptionB.
remainthesame.
OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.increase.

Explanation.SG=Weightoffuelrelativetowater.

QuestionNumber. 28. Reidvapourpressure,isthevapourpressureexertedbyafuelwhenheatedto.

OptionA.
38C.
OptionB.
48C.
OptionC.
15C.
CorrectAnsweris.38C.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage118para113.

15.10LubricationSystems.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Theoilpressureinthecooleris.

OptionA.
sameasthefuelpressure.

OptionB.
lowerthanthefuelpressure.
OptionC.
higherthanthefuelpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.higherthanthefuelpressure.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Whenrotating,thegeartypeoilpump.

OptionA.
drawsoilintothepumpandcarriesitroundbetweenthegearteethandcasing.
OptionB.
drawsoilintothepumpandthroughtheintermeshinggearstotheoutlet.
OptionC.
drawsoilintothepump,halfbeingcarriedaroundbetweenpumpandcasing,theotherhalfpassing
betweenthegearstotheoutlet.

CorrectAnsweris.drawsoilintothepumpandcarriesitroundbetweenthegearteethandcasing.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Ascavengefilterisincorporatedinagasturbinelubricationsystemto.

OptionA.
protectthescavengepump.

OptionB.
protecttheoilcooler.
OptionC.
protectthepressurepump.

CorrectAnsweris.protectthepressurepump.

Explanation.RRTheJetEngine(NewEdition)Page181.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Theworkingfluidofaconstantspeeddrive(C.S.D)is.

OptionA.
fromseparatetank.

OptionB.
withintheunit.
OptionC.
takenfromtheenginelubricationsystem.
CorrectAnsweris.withintheunit.
Explanation.C.S.DsandI.D.Gshavetheirownselfcontainedoilsystem.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Whatisthepossiblecausewhenaturbineengineindicatesnochangeinpowersetting
parameters,butoiltemperatureishigh?.

OptionA.
Highscavengepumpoilflow.
OptionB.
Turbinedamageand/orlossofturbineefficiency.

OptionC.
Enginemainbearingdistress.
CorrectAnsweris.Enginemainbearingdistress.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Howisengineoilusuallycooled?.

OptionA.
Byafuel/oilcooler.

OptionB.
Byramair.
OptionC.
Bybleedair.

CorrectAnsweris.Byafuel/oilcooler.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage625Refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Whatfiltersareusedtoprotectoilpressuresprayjets?.

OptionA.
Felt/paperfilters.

OptionB.
Inlinethreadfilters.
OptionC.
Micronicfilters.
CorrectAnsweris.Inlinethreadfilters.
Explanation.RRbookpage82statesthatthreadtypefiltersareusedaslastchancefilters.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Thechipdetectorintheoilsystemisa.

OptionA.
windowinthepumpcasing.

OptionB.
windowintheoilpump.
OptionC.
magneticpluginthereturnline.

CorrectAnsweris.magneticpluginthereturnline.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage626refers.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Whenrotating,thegyrotertypeoilpump.

OptionA.
oilisdrawnintothepumpandthroughtheintermeshinggearstotheoutlet.

OptionB.
oilisdrawnintothepump,halfbeingcarriedaroundbetweenpumpandcasing,theotherhalf
passingbetweenthegearstotheoutlet.
OptionC.
drawsoilintothepumpandcarriesitroundbetweenthegearteethandcasing.
CorrectAnsweris.drawsoilintothepumpandcarriesitroundbetweenthegearteethandcasing.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage614Refers.

QuestionNumber. 10. Oilpicksupthemostheatfromwhichofthefollowingturbineenginecomponents?.

OptionA.
Compressorbearing.

OptionB.
Rotorcoupling.

OptionC.
Turbinebearing.
CorrectAnsweris.Turbinebearing.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook931.

QuestionNumber. 11. Inajetenginewhichusesafueloilheatexchanger,theoiltemperatureis

controlledbyathermostaticvalvethatregulatestheflowof.

OptionA.
bothfuelandoilthroughtheheatexchanger.

OptionB.
oilthroughtheheatexchanger.

OptionC.
fuelthroughtheheatexchanger.

CorrectAnsweris.oilthroughtheheatexchanger.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook932.

QuestionNumber. 12. Whatisthepurposeofthelastchanceoilfilters?.

OptionA.
Tofiltertheoilimmediatelybeforeitentersthemainbearings.
OptionB.
Toassureacleansupplyofoiltothelubricationsystem.

OptionC.
Topreventdamagetotheoilspraynozzle.
CorrectAnsweris.Topreventdamagetotheoilspraynozzle.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook930.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whichofthefollowingisafunctionofthefueloilheatexchangeronaturbojet

engine?.

OptionA.
Aeratesthefuel.
OptionB.
Emulsifiestheoil.

OptionC.
Increasesfueltemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Increasesfueltemperature.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook932.

QuestionNumber. 14. AtcruiseRPM,someoilwillflowthroughthereliefvalveofageartypeengineoil

pump.Thisisnormalasthereliefvalveissetatapressurewhichis.

OptionA.
higherthanpressurepumpcapabilities.

OptionB.
lowerthanthepressurepumpcapabilities.
OptionC.
lowerthanthepumpinletpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.lowerthanthepressurepumpcapabilities.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Whatwillhappentothereturnoiliftheoillinebetweenthescavengerpumpandthe

oilcoolerseparates?.

OptionA.
Oilwillaccumulateintheengine.
OptionB.
Thescavengerreturnlinecheckvalvewillcloseandforcetheoiltobypassdirectlytothe
intakesideofthepressurepump.

OptionC.
Thereturnoilwillbepumpedoverboard.
CorrectAnsweris.Thescavengerreturnlinecheckvalvewillcloseandforcetheoiltobypassdirectlyto
theintakesideofthepressurepump.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Theoildampenedmainbearingutilizedinsometurbineenginesisusedto.

OptionA.
dampensurgesinoilpressuretothebearings.

OptionB.
providelubricationofbearingsfromthebeginningofstartingrotationuntilnormaloilpressure
isestablished.

OptionC.
provideanoilfilmbetweentheouterraceandthebearinghousinginordertoreducevibration
tendenciesintherotorsystem,andtoallowforslightmisalignment.

CorrectAnsweris.provideanoilfilmbetweentheouterraceandthebearinghousinginordertoreduce
vibrationtendenciesintherotorsystem,andtoallowforslightmisalignment.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Aftermakingaweldedrepairtoapressurizedtypeturbineengineoiltank,thetank

shouldbepressurecheckedto.

OptionA.
notlessthan5PSIplusthemaximumoperatingpressureofthetank.

OptionB.
notlessthan5PSIplustheaverageoperatingpressureofthetank.

OptionC.
5PSI.
CorrectAnsweris.notlessthan5PSIplusthemaximumoperatingpressureofthetank.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook937.

QuestionNumber. 18. Possiblefailurerelatedferrousmetalparticlesinturbineengineoilcausean

(electrical)indicatingtypemagneticchipdetectortoindicatetheirpresenceby.

OptionA.
bridgingthegapbetweenthedetectorcenter(positive)electrodeandthegroundelectrode.
OptionB.
generatingasmallelectriccurrentthatiscausedbytheparticlesbeingincontactwiththe
dissimilarmetalofthedetectortip.

OptionC.
disturbingthemagneticlinesoffluxaroundthedetectortip.

CorrectAnsweris.bridgingthegapbetweenthedetectorcenter(positive)electrodeandthegroundelectrode.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook933.

QuestionNumber. 19. Whatwouldbetheprobableresultiftheoilsystempressurereliefvalveshouldstick

intheopenpositiononaturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Increasedoilpressure.
OptionB.
Decreasedoiltemperature.

OptionC.
Insufficientlubrication.

CorrectAnsweris.Decreasedoiltemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 20. Whatistheprimarypurposeoftheoiltofuelheatexchanger?.

OptionA.
Deaeratetheoil.
OptionB.
Cooltheoil.

OptionC.
Coolthefuel.

CorrectAnsweris.Cooltheoil.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook932.

QuestionNumber. 21. Lowoilpressurecanbedetrimentaltotheinternalenginecomponents.However,high

oilpressure.

OptionA.
hasanegligibleeffect.
OptionB.
willnotoccurbecauseofpressurelossesaroundthebearings.

OptionC.
shouldbelimitedtotheenginemanufacturer'srecommendations.

CorrectAnsweris.shouldbelimitedtotheenginemanufacturer'srecommendations.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 22. Whatistheprimarypurposeoftheoilbreatherpressurizationsystemthatisusedon

turbineengines?.

OptionA.
Preventsfoamingoftheoil.
OptionB.
Allowsaerationoftheoilforbetterlubricationbecauseoftheair/oilmist.
OptionC.
Providesaproperoilspraypatternfromthemainbearingoiljets.
CorrectAnsweris.Preventsfoamingoftheoil.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whattypeofoilsystemisusuallyfoundonturbineengines?.

OptionA.
Drysump,dip,andsplash.

OptionB.
Drysump,pressure,andspray.
OptionC.
Wetsump,spray,andsplash.
CorrectAnsweris.Drysump,pressure,andspray.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook926.

QuestionNumber. 24. Howaretheteethofthegearsintheaccessorysectionofanenginenormally

lubricated?.

OptionA.
Bysurroundingtheloadbearingportionswithbafflesorhousingswithinwhichoilpressurecan
bemaintained.

OptionB.
Bysplashedorsprayedoil.

OptionC.
Bysubmergingtheloadbearingportionsinoil.
CorrectAnsweris.Bysplashedorsprayedoil.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 25. Manufacturersnormallyrequireturbineengineoilservicingwithinashorttimeafter

engineshutdownprimarilyto.

OptionA.
preventoverservicing.
OptionB.
helpdiluteandneutralizeanycontaminantsthatmayalreadybepresentintheengine'soil
system.

OptionC.
provideabetterindicationofanyoilleaksinthesystem.
CorrectAnsweris.preventoverservicing.
Explanation.JeppersenA&PTechnicianPowerplantBookPage936.

QuestionNumber. 26. Inordertorelieveexcessivepumppressureinanengine'sinternaloilsystem,most

enginesareequippedwitha.

OptionA.
vent.
OptionB.
reliefvalve.

OptionC.
bypassvalve.

CorrectAnsweris.reliefvalve.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 27. Thetypeofoilpumpsmostcommonlyusedonturbineenginesareclassifiedas.

OptionA.
positivedisplacement.
OptionB.
constantspeed.

OptionC.
variabledisplacement.

CorrectAnsweris.positivedisplacement.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook928.

QuestionNumber. 28. Iftheoilintheoilcoolercoreandannularjacketbecomescongealed,whatunit

preventsdamagetothecooler?.

OptionA.
Oilpressurereliefvalve.

OptionB.
Airflowcontrolvalve.
OptionC.
Surgeprotectionvalve.
CorrectAnsweris.Oilpressurereliefvalve.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 29. Whatwillresultifanoilfilterbecomescompletelyblocked?.

OptionA.
Oilflowtotheenginewillstop.

OptionB.
Oilwillflowatthenormalratethroughthesystem.

OptionC.
Oilwillflowatareducedratethroughthesystem.

CorrectAnsweris.Oilwillflowatthenormalratethroughthesystem.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 30. Aturbineenginedrysumplubricationsystemoftheselfcontained,highpressure

design.

OptionA.
storesoilintheenginecrankcase.
OptionB.
hasnoheatexchanger.
OptionC.
consistsofpressure,breather,andscavengesubsystems.

CorrectAnsweris.consistsofpressure,breather,andscavengesubsystems.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 31. Whatistheprimarypurposeofthehopperlocatedintheoilsupplytankofsomedry

sumpengineinstallations?.

OptionA.
Toreducethetimerequiredtowarmtheoiltooperatingtemperatures.

OptionB.
Toimpartacentrifugalmotiontotheoilenteringthetanksothattheforeignparticlesinthe
oilwillseparatemorereadily.

OptionC.
Toreducesurfaceaerationofthehotoilandthusreduceoxidationandtheformationofsludge
andvarnish.
CorrectAnsweris.Toreducethetimerequiredtowarmtheoiltooperatingtemperatures.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook911.


QuestionNumber. 32. Whatdeterminestheminimumparticlesizewhichwillbeexcludedorfilteredbyacuno
type(stackeddisc,edgefiltration)filter?.

OptionA.
Boththenumberandthicknessofthediscsintheassembly.
OptionB.
Thespacerthickness.

OptionC.
Thediscthickness.

CorrectAnsweris.Thespacerthickness.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook917.

QuestionNumber. 33. Afullflowoilsystemhas.

OptionA.
asinglefixedminimumoilpressure.
OptionB.
avariableoilpressuredependantuponthrottlesetting.

OptionC.
ahotandcoldoilpressurelimit.
CorrectAnsweris.avariableoilpressuredependantuponthrottlesetting.

Explanation.Thissystemdoesnothaveapressureregulatingvalve,onlyamaxpressurereliefvalveforsafety
purposes.

QuestionNumber. 34. Afeltfilterinanoillubricationsystemshouldbe.

OptionA.
removedandcleanedinM.E.K.
OptionB.
removedandreplacedwithanewfilterelement.
OptionC.
removedandcleanedinacontainerofleadfreepetrol.
CorrectAnsweris.removedandreplacedwithanewfilterelement.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPowerplantpage614refers.

QuestionNumber. 35. Whatfilterisusedinaoilscavengepumpintheinletsideofthepump?.

OptionA.
Wirewoundfilter.
OptionB.
Threadedfilter.
OptionC.
Wiremeshfilter.
CorrectAnsweris.Wiremeshfilter.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginepage82referstoacoarsestrainerfattedtotheinletofoilpumps.
Wiremeshisconsideredtobethesamething.

QuestionNumber. 36. Avanetypeoilpumpoutputiscontrolledby.

OptionA.
outletpressureagainstspringpressure.
OptionB.
outletpressurecontrollingservo.
OptionC.
outputpressurecontrollingplateangle.

CorrectAnsweris.outletpressureagainstspringpressure.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftgasTurbinePowerplantspage610refers.

QuestionNumber. 37. Thesumpinadrysumpoilsystem.

OptionA.
isusedasacollectingpointonly.
OptionB.
housesalltheengineoil.

OptionC.
provideslubricationforthemainbearings.
CorrectAnsweris.isusedasacollectingpointonly.
Explanation.Drysumpsarescavengedbacktothereservoir.

QuestionNumber. 38. Ajetenginegearboxbreatherispreventedfromleakingoiltoatmospherebythe

actionof.

OptionA.
airoroilvalve.
OptionB.
oilthrowerringandcentrifugalforce.

OptionC.
impellerandcentrifugalforce.

CorrectAnsweris.impellerandcentrifugalforce.

Explanation.Refertopage81RollsRoyceTheJetEngineforadiagramofagearboxcentrifugalbreather.

QuestionNumber. 39. Theaircooledoilcoolerhasanantisurgevalveinorderto.

OptionA.
protectthecooler.

OptionB.
restricttheenginemaxoilpressure.

OptionC.
stopoildrainingfromthesystemwhenthecoolerisremoved.
CorrectAnsweris.protectthecooler.

Explanation.Thetermantisurgevalveisunusual,anoilpressurereliefbypassvalveisabetterdescription.

QuestionNumber. 40. Athreadtypeoilsealinalubricationsystem.

OptionA.
screwsoilbackintothebearingsumpwhentheshaftrotates
OptionB.
hasathreadonastationaryportiontopreventfluidleaks.
OptionC.
onlysealswhenstationary.

CorrectAnsweris.hasathreadonastationaryportiontopreventfluidleaks.
Explanation.Thisisatypeoflabyrinthseal,seepage92ofTheJetEngine.

QuestionNumber. 41. Theoilsystemgenerallyusedonmostmodernturbopropenginesis.

OptionA.
drysumptype.

OptionB.
wetsumptype.

OptionC.
Alowpressuresystem.
CorrectAnsweris.drysumptype.

Explanation.Theoiliscontainedinaseparateoiltank.

QuestionNumber. 42. Aspurgearpumpoperatinginalubricationsystempromotes.

OptionA.
highflowatlowpressure.

OptionB.
lowflowatlowpressure.

OptionC.
lowflowathighpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.lowflowathighpressure.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 43. Lastchance'filtersinalubricationsystemareservicedduring.

OptionA.
linemaintenance.
OptionB.
routineoilchange.

OptionC.
engineoverhaul.
CorrectAnsweris.engineoverhaul.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 44. Theidentificationofalubricationfluidlineistheword'lubrication'.

OptionA.
followedbyacaution.
OptionB.
followedbysquares.

OptionC.
followedbycircles.

CorrectAnsweris.followedbysquares.

Explanation.NIL.

15.11FuelSystems.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Iftheswashplateofapositivedisplacementswashplatepumpisperpendiculartothe
axisofthepump,theflowwillbe.

OptionA.
reversed.

OptionB.
zero.
OptionC.
maximum.

CorrectAnsweris.zero.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Whatmovestheswashplateawayfromtheminimumstrokeposition?.

OptionA.
Reducedinletpressure.
OptionB.
Aspring.

OptionC.
Increasedservopressure.

CorrectAnsweris.Aspring.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Theburnerfuelflowisatmaximumat.

OptionA.
10CentigradeaboveI.S.A.sealevel.

OptionB.
I.S.A.sealevel.
OptionC.
altitude.

CorrectAnsweris.I.S.A.sealevel.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Howisservopressure,whichisusedtocontrolfuelpump'SwashPlate'angle
obtained?.

OptionA.
Frompumpdeliverypressurethroughvariablerestrictions.

OptionB.
Frompumpdeliverypressurethroughfixedrestrictions.
OptionC.
Frompumpinletpressurethroughfixedrestrictions.

CorrectAnsweris.Frompumpdeliverypressurethroughvariablerestrictions.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 5.
WhatwouldbetheeffectontheengineiftheB.P.Chalfballvalveintheservoline
sticksopen?.

OptionA.
Areductionoffuelflow,thereforeadecreaseinRPM.
OptionB.
TheB.P.Cwouldbeineffectiveatsealevelonly.
OptionC.
Anincreaseoffuelflow,thereforeanincreaseinRPM.

CorrectAnsweris.Anincreaseoffuelflow,thereforeanincreaseinRPM.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
WhyisanA.C.Ufittedtoagasturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Itincreasestherateofaccelerationoftheengine.

OptionB.
Itcontrolstheoperationofthemeteringblockduringsuddenacceleration.

OptionC.
Itlimitstherateofincreaseinfuelflowduringsuddenacceleration.

CorrectAnsweris.Itlimitstherateofincreaseinfuelflowduringsuddenacceleration.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Iffuelpumpservopressureisreduced,pumpoutputwill.

OptionA.
increase.

OptionB.
decrease.

OptionC.
remainconstant.
CorrectAnsweris.decrease.

Explanation.OldRRbookPage100figure.105.

QuestionNumber. 8.
WhyistheB.P.Cfittedinagasturbineenginefuelsystem?.

OptionA.
Tovarypressurepumpoutputinrelationtothepressurevariationattheintake.

OptionB.
Toproportionthefuelflowbetweenprimaryandmainburnerlines.
OptionC.
Todecreasethefuelflowtotheburnerswithincreasedairintakepressure.

CorrectAnsweris.Tovarypressurepumpoutputinrelationtothepressurevariationattheintake.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Whatmustbedoneafterthefuelcontrolunithasbeenreplacedonanaircraftgas
turbineengine?.

OptionA.
Youmustrecalibratethefuelnozzles.

OptionB.
Youmustretrimtheengine.

OptionC.
Youmustperformafullpowerengineruntocheckfuelflow.
CorrectAnsweris.Youmustretrimtheengine.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook412.

QuestionNumber. 10. AkineticvalveisadeviceusedtocontrolH.Ppumpoutput.Thisisachievedby

movementofa.

OptionA.
needlevalve.

OptionB.
diaphragmandhalfballvalve.
OptionC.
knifeblade.
CorrectAnsweris.knifeblade.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Specificfuelconsumptionataltitudewill.

OptionA.
decrease.

OptionB.
remainconstant.
OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.increase.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Duringanystabilisedrunningcondition,thespillorhalfballvalveis.

OptionA.
lightlyseated.

OptionB.
closedfully.

OptionC.
openfully.
CorrectAnsweris.lightlyseated.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. WhatisthepurposeoftheattenuatorfittedbetweentheH.PfuelpumpandtheB.P.C

inafuelsystem?.

OptionA.
ItrestrictsthepressurefeedtoptheB.P.C.

OptionB.
ItensuresasupplyoffuelfreefromforeignmattertotheBChalfballvalve.

OptionC.
ItdampsoutpulsationsinthefueldeliverytotheB.P.C.

CorrectAnsweris.ItdampsoutpulsationsinthefueldeliverytotheB.P.C.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 14. Whyisthehydromechanicalgovernorfittedtoagasturbineenginefuelpump?.

OptionA.
ToenabletheenginetooperateoverawiderangeoffuelSGs.

OptionB.
Toenableefficientcontroloffuelflowtobemaintainedataltitude.

OptionC.
Toenabletheenginetooperateoverawiderangeoffuelflow.

CorrectAnsweris.ToenabletheenginetooperateoverawiderangeoffuelSGs.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. AbarometricPressureControllercontrols.

OptionA.
barometricpressure.

OptionB.
fuelflowtosuitatmosphericpressurechanges.
OptionC.
fueltankpressureataltitude.

CorrectAnsweris.fuelflowtosuitatmosphericpressurechanges.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Kineticvalvesareusedbecause.

OptionA.
theyarelesslikelytoleak.
OptionB.
theyaremoresensitive.
OptionC.
theyarenotsubjectedtowear.

CorrectAnsweris.theyaremoresensitive.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Whenconsideringacentrifugaltypeenginespeedgovernor,anincreaseinfuelS.G.

willcause.

OptionA.
nochangeinmaximumRPM.

OptionB.
anincreaseinmaximumRPM.
OptionC.
areductioninmaximumRPM.
CorrectAnsweris.areductioninmaximumRPM.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 18. OnaFADECengine.

OptionA.
AchannelusescontrolalternatorandBchannelusesaircraftbuspower.
OptionB.
AchannelusesaseparatewindingofthecontrolalternatortoBchannel.
OptionC.
AandBchannelusethesamephasesofthemotor.
CorrectAnsweris.AchannelusesaseparatewindingofthecontrolalternatortoBchannel.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantPage722refers.

QuestionNumber. 19. Normalfuel/airratioforsuccessfulcombustionis.

OptionA.
15:1.
OptionB.
25:1.
OptionC.
10:1.
CorrectAnsweris.15:1.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage332.

QuestionNumber. 20. Whichofthefollowinginfluencestheoperationofanautomaticfuelcontrolunitona

turbojetengine?.

OptionA.
Exhaustgastemperature.
OptionB.
Mixturecontrolposition.

OptionC.
Burnerpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.Burnerpressure.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook763.


QuestionNumber. 21. WhatisthepurposeoftheL.P.pump?.

OptionA.
Toensurerapidaccelerationwhenthethrottleisopened.

OptionB.
TopreventcavitationoftheH.PFuelpump.
OptionC.
ToensuretheenginewillcontinuetoruniftheH.P.fuelpumpfails.

CorrectAnsweris.TopreventcavitationoftheH.PFuelpump.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 22. Thefuelpumpplungersarelubricatedby.

OptionA.
syntheticantifreezeoil.

OptionB.
greasepackedbearings.
OptionC.
theFuel.

CorrectAnsweris.theFuel.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. WhichforcescontrolthemaximumRPMgovernorinanonhydromechanicalswashplate

typeofpump?.

OptionA.
Rotorcentrifugalpressureopposedtotensionspringloading.
OptionB.
Rotorcentrifugalpressureplustensionspringloadingopposedtopumpdeliverypressure.

OptionC.
Rotorcentrifugalpressureplustensionspringloadingopposedtopumpinletpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.Rotorcentrifugalpressureopposedtotensionspringloading.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 24. Whydotheholesinthebodyofthedupleburnerprovideairtotheshroudaroundthe

burnerhead?.

OptionA.
Toreduceburnertemperature.
OptionB.
Toassistatomisationofthefuelatslowrunning.

OptionC.
Tominimisecarbonformationontheburnerface.
CorrectAnsweris.Tominimisecarbonformationontheburnerface.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 25. Afuelheaterprevents.

OptionA.
Neither.

OptionB.
LPfiltericing.
OptionC.
H.Pfiltericing.
CorrectAnsweris.LPfiltericing.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage745refers.

QuestionNumber. 26. OnaFADECenginetheE.E.C.

OptionA.
haselectroniccontrolofthehydromechanicalfuelcontrolinsomemodes.

OptionB.
hasmechanicalcontrolofthehydromechanicalfuelcontrolsystem.
OptionC.
haselectroniccontrolofthehydromechanicalfuelcontrolunitinallmodes.
CorrectAnsweris.haselectroniccontrolofthehydromechanicalfuelcontrolunitinallmodes.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage720refers.

QuestionNumber. 27. Duringnormalrunningconditions,combustionis.

OptionA.
continuouslysupportedbyignition.
OptionB.
selfsupporting.
OptionC.
intermittentlysupportedbyignition.

CorrectAnsweris.selfsupporting.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 28. OnaFADECengine,thechannelreset.

OptionA.
alwaysselectsAchannel.

OptionB.
selectsBchannel.
OptionC.
selectsstandbywhichbecomesactiveonthenextstart.
CorrectAnsweris.selectsstandbywhichbecomesactiveonthenextstart.
Explanation.CF680C2FADECEngineCoursenotesrefer.

QuestionNumber. 29. WithadecreaseinfuelSG,whatistheresultwhentheengineisfittedwithan

uncompensatedfuelgovernor?.

OptionA.
Noeffect.
OptionB.
MaximumRPMdecrease.
OptionC.
MaximumRPMincrease.
CorrectAnsweris.MaximumRPMincrease.
Explanation.RollsRoycePara103Page116refers.

QuestionNumber. 30. ThemaximumRPMofaturbineengineislimitedby.

OptionA.
atemperaturesensitivedevicewhichreducesthefuelpumpspeed.
OptionB.
diversionofsomeofthefuelpumpoutletflowbyaspillvalvesensitivetoburnerfuelpressure.
OptionC.
reductionofthefuelpumpstrokebyaspillvalvesensitivetocentrifugallygeneratedfuel

pressure.

CorrectAnsweris.reductionofthefuelpumpstrokebyaspillvalvesensitivetocentrifugallygenerated
fuelpressure.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage103Para23Refers.

QuestionNumber. 31. Towhatconditiondoesthefuelflowrespondduringaircraftacceleration?.

OptionA.
Massairflowratethroughtheengine.

OptionB.
Theeffectof'ramair'ataltitude.
OptionC.
Thechangeinpressureatthecompressorintake.
CorrectAnsweris.Massairflowratethroughtheengine.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage76Refers.Thisreferstotheparametersthatmakemass
airflowT2andN2inparticular.

QuestionNumber. 32. Duringacceleration,thefuelflowisincreasedatacontrolledrateinorderto.

OptionA.
preventfuelpumpdamage.

OptionB.
increases.f.c.

OptionC.
preventsurgeandtheriskofflameout.
CorrectAnsweris.preventsurgeandtheriskofflameout.
Explanation.Overfuellingduringaccelerationisaprimecauseofsurge.

QuestionNumber. 33. TheB.P.CcontrolstheF.C.Uby.

OptionA.
pressuresensing.
OptionB.
temperaturesensing.

OptionC.
densitysensing.
CorrectAnsweris.pressuresensing.
Explanation.BPCistheBarometricPressureControl.

QuestionNumber. 34. Iftheswashplateofapositivedisplacementswashplatepumpisperpendiculartothe

axisofthepump,theflowwillbe.

OptionA.
zero.
OptionB.
reversed.

OptionC.
maximum.

CorrectAnsweris.zero.
Explanation.RollsRoyceJetEnginePage9899refers.


QuestionNumber. 35. Theburnerfuelflowisatmaximumat.

OptionA.
altitude.

OptionB.
10CentigradeaboveI.S.A.sealevel.

OptionC.
I.S.A.sealevel.
CorrectAnsweris.I.S.A.sealevel.
Explanation.Colddenseairrequiresmorefuelthanhotwarmairtomaintaintheairfuelratio.

QuestionNumber. 36. Thetypeoffuelcontrolunitmostcommonlyusedinmodernjetenginesis.

OptionA.
mechanical.
OptionB.
hydromechanical.
OptionC.
electrical.
CorrectAnsweris.hydromechanical.
Explanation.RollsRoyceJetEnginePage99refers.

QuestionNumber. 37. Howisservopressure,whichisusedtocontrolfuelpumpswashplateangle,

obtained?.

OptionA.
Frompumpinletpressurethroughfixedrestrictions.

OptionB.
Frompumpdeliverypressurethroughfixedrestrictions.
OptionC.
Frompumpdeliverypressurethroughvariablerestrictions.

CorrectAnsweris.Frompumpdeliverypressurethroughvariablerestrictions.

Explanation.Servopressureisinitiallysuppliedthroughafixedrestrictor,thenmodifiedbyhalfballvalve
andkineticknivesRollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage98101refers.

QuestionNumber. 38. WhyistheBarometricPressureControlfittedinaturboshaftenginefuelsystem?.

OptionA.
Toproportionthefuelflowbetweenprimaryandmainburnerlines.
OptionB.
Tovarypressurepumpoutputinrelationtothepressurevariationattheintake.

OptionC.
Todecreasethefuelflowtotheburnerswithincreasedairintakepressure.

CorrectAnsweris.Tovarypressurepumpoutputinrelationtothepressurevariationattheintake.

Explanation.BarometricPressureControlisanoldnameforAltitude(andhenceairdensity)SensingUnitsee
RollsRoyceTheJetEnginefigure1012or107.

QuestionNumber. 39. Duringanystabilisedrunningcondition,thespillorhalfballvalveis.

OptionA.
alwaysvaryingbetweenfullyclosedandfullyseated.
OptionB.
lightlyseated.

OptionC.
openfully.
CorrectAnsweris.lightlyseated.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage98refers.

QuestionNumber. 40. Theswashplateinafuelpump,whenstaticis.

OptionA.
atsomeintermediateposition.
OptionB.
intheminimumposition.
OptionC.
inthemaximumposition.
CorrectAnsweris.inthemaximumposition.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage98refers.

QuestionNumber. 41. AkineticvalveisadeviceusedtocontrolH.Ppumpoutput.Thisisachievedby

movementofa.

OptionA.
diaphragmandhalfballvalve.
OptionB.
knifeblade.
OptionC.
needlevalve.

CorrectAnsweris.knifeblade.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage103refers.

QuestionNumber. 42. Whyisitnecessarytocontrolfuelsupplytotheengineduringrapidacceleration?.

OptionA.
TopreventcompressorstallabovecruiseRPM.

OptionB.
TocontrolmaximumRPM.
OptionC.
TopreventexcessivelyhighEGTandpossiblecompressorsurge.

CorrectAnsweris.TopreventexcessivelyhighEGTandpossiblecompressorsurge.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage104refers.

QuestionNumber. 43. Whichcomponentcorrectsforairdensityeffectsonfuel/airmixtureinagasturbine

engine?.

OptionA.
Thebarometricpressurecontrolunit.

OptionB.
Theadjustablethrottlevalve.
OptionC.
Thepressurisingvalve.
CorrectAnsweris.Thebarometricpressurecontrolunit.

Explanation.Barometricpressuresensesdensitychanges.

QuestionNumber. 44. Whyisthehighpressurefuelpumpfittedinagasturbineengineaircraft?.

OptionA.
TomaintainavapourfreepressurefromtheaircraftfueltankstotheLPfuelpump.
OptionB.
AsanemergencyincaseoffailureoftheLPpump.

OptionC.
Toprovidethemajorityofthefuelpressuretotheengine.
CorrectAnsweris.Toprovidethemajorityofthefuelpressuretotheengine.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage112refers.

QuestionNumber. 45. Whatarethepositionsofthepressurizationvalveandthedumpvalveinajetengine

fuelsystemwhentheengineisshutdown?.

OptionA.
Pressurizationvalveopen,dumpvalveopen.
OptionB.
Pressurizationvalveclosed,dumpvalveopen.

OptionC.
Pressurizationvalveclosed,dumpvalveclosed.
CorrectAnsweris.Pressurizationvalveopen,dumpvalveopen.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 46. Thedensityofairisveryimportantwhenmixingfuelandairtoobtainacorrectfuel

toairratio.Whichofthefollowingweighsthemost?.

OptionA.
75partsofdryairand25partsofwatervapor.
OptionB.
100partsofdryair.

OptionC.
50partsofdryairand50partsofwatervapor.
CorrectAnsweris.100partsofdryair.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 47. Amixtureratioof11:1normallyrefersto.

OptionA.
1partairto11partsfuel.
OptionB.
astoichiometricmixture.

OptionC.
1partfuelto11partsair.
CorrectAnsweris.1partfuelto11partsair.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 48. Forwhatprimarypurposeisaturbineenginefuelcontrolunittrimmed?.

OptionA.
Toobtainmaximumthrustoutputwhendesired.

OptionB.
Toproperlypositionthepowerlevers.

OptionC.
ToadjusttheidleRPM.
CorrectAnsweris.Toobtainmaximumthrustoutputwhendesired.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook769.

QuestionNumber. 49. Whichtypeoffuelcontrolisusedonmostoftoday'sturbineengines?.

OptionA.
Hydromechanicalorelectronic.
OptionB.
Mechanical.
OptionC.
Electronic.
CorrectAnsweris.Hydromechanicalorelectronic.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook760.

QuestionNumber. 50. Underwhichofthefollowingconditionswillthetrimmingofaturbineenginebemost

accurate?.

OptionA.
Nowindandlowmoisture.

OptionB.
Highmoistureandlowwind.

OptionC.
Highwindandhighmoisture.
CorrectAnsweris.Nowindandlowmoisture.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 51. AnH.M.Ureceivesitssignalsfrom.

OptionA.
E.E.C.
OptionB.
ADC.
OptionC.
thrustleverresolvers.
CorrectAnsweris.E.E.C.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage720.

QuestionNumber. 52. Inordertostabilizecams,springs,andlinkageswithinthefuelcontrol,

manufacturersgenerallyrecommendthatallfinalturbineenginetrimadjustmentsbemadeinthe.

OptionA.
decreasedirection.

OptionB.
increasedirection.

OptionC.
decreasedirectionafteroveradjustment.
CorrectAnsweris.increasedirection.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook770.

QuestionNumber. 53. Whentrimmingaturbineengine,thefuelcontrolisadjustedto.

OptionA.
setidleRPMandmaximumspeedorE.P.R.
OptionB.
produceasmuchpowerastheengineiscapableofproducing.
OptionC.
allowtheenginetoproducemaximumRPMwithoutregardtopoweroutput.

CorrectAnsweris.setidleRPMandmaximumspeedorE.P.R.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook769.

QuestionNumber. 54. Asupervisoryelectronicenginecontrol(E.E.C)isasystemthatreceivesengine

operatinginformationand.

OptionA.
controlsengineoperationaccordingtoambienttemperature,pressure,andhumidity.
OptionB.
adjustsastandardhydromechanicalfuelcontrolunittoobtainthemosteffectiveengine
operation.
OptionC.
developsthecommandstovariousactuatorstocontrolengineparameters.
CorrectAnsweris.adjustsastandardhydromechanicalfuelcontrolunittoobtainthemosteffectiveengine
operation.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook764.

QuestionNumber. 55. InaFADECsystem,activecontrolswitchoveroccurs.

OptionA.
whenchannelsAandBarehealthy.
OptionB.
onshutdown.
OptionC.
onenginestartuponly.
CorrectAnsweris.onenginestartuponly.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage720.

QuestionNumber. 56. Whatcausesthefueldividervalvetoopeninaturbineengineduplexfuelnozzle?.

OptionA.
Anelectricallyoperatedsolenoid.
OptionB.
BleedairaftertheenginereachesidleRPM.

OptionC.
Fuelpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.Fuelpressure.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook766.

QuestionNumber. 57. Thevalveonavanetypefuelflowmeasuringdevicebecomesstuck.Whatsafetybackup

isavailablefortheenginefuelflow?.

OptionA.
Adifferentialpressurebypassvalve.

OptionB.
Abypassvalve.

OptionC.
Afuelbleedvalve.

CorrectAnsweris.Adifferentialpressurebypassvalve.

Explanation.PallettAircraftInstrumentsandintegratedsystemspage369refers.Notethevalveopensagainst
springpressure.

QuestionNumber. 58. Whataretheprincipaladvantagesoftheduplexfuelnozzleusedinmanyturbine

engines?

OptionA.
Allowsawiderrangeoffuelsandfilterstobeused.
OptionB.
Restrictstheamountoffuelflowtoalevelwheremoreefficientandcompleteburningofthe
fuelisachieved.
OptionC.
Providesbetteratomizationanduniformflowpattern.
CorrectAnsweris.Providesbetteratomizationanduniformflowpattern.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook766.

QuestionNumber. 59. Whatisthepurposeoftheflowdividerinaturbineengineduplexfuelnozzle?.

OptionA.
Allowsanalternateflowoffueliftheprimaryflowclogsorisrestricted.
OptionB.
Providesaflowpathforbleedairwhichaidsintheatomizationoffuel.
OptionC.
Createstheprimaryandsecondaryfuelsupplies.
CorrectAnsweris.Createstheprimaryandsecondaryfuelsupplies.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook766.

QuestionNumber. 60. Whichofthefollowingturbinefuelfiltershasthegreatestfilteringaction?.

OptionA.
Stackedcharcoal.
OptionB.
Smallwiremesh.
OptionC.
Micron.

CorrectAnsweris.Micron.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 61. Whereistheenginefuelshutoffvalveusuallylocated?.

OptionA.
Aftofthefirewall.

OptionB.
Adjacenttothefuelpump.

OptionC.
Downstreamoftheenginedrivenfuelpump.
CorrectAnsweris.Downstreamoftheenginedrivenfuelpump.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook763.

QuestionNumber. 62. SupervisoryE.E.Csendsitsoutputtothe.

OptionA.
fuelvalve.
OptionB.
H.M.U/F.F.G.

OptionC.
EGTthermocouplecircuit.

CorrectAnsweris.H.M.U/F.F.G.
Explanation.RB211535hasthissystemthetrimsignalispassedtotheF.F.G.aFADECenginewouldreceive
trimsignalsattheH.M.U.

QuestionNumber. 63. IfaFADEClosesitsADCinput.Intheshorttermitwill.

OptionA.
gotolimitprotectionmode.
OptionB.
gointohardreversion.
OptionC.
gointosoftreversion.
CorrectAnsweris.gointosoftreversion.
Explanation.SometimesknownastheAlternatemode.CF6FADECenginehasthisfacility.

QuestionNumber. 64. TheprimarypurposeofanE.E.Cis.

OptionA.
tochangeanalogueinputsintodigitalformattoprovideglasscockpitinformationandreduce
flightcrewworkload.

OptionB.
tosavefuel,reducecrewworkloadandreducemaintenancecosts.

OptionC.
tochangeanalogueinputsintodigitalformattoreduceflightcrewworkloadandprovide
maintenanceinformation.
CorrectAnsweris.tosavefuel,reducecrewworkloadandreducemaintenancecosts.

Explanation.InputsandoutputstotheFADECarebothdigitalandanalogue,henceaandbarebothwrong.
OptimisedperformanceisthereasonFADECwasintroduced

QuestionNumber. 65. WhenbothFADECchannelsarehealthytheywillalternate.

OptionA.
asselectedontheflightdeck.

OptionB.
whenonechannelfails.
OptionC.
oneachenginestart.

CorrectAnsweris.oneachenginestart.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage720.

QuestionNumber. 66. ThepurposeoftheLPfuelpumpisto.

OptionA.
ensuretheH.Pfuelpumpdoesnotcavitate.
OptionB.
pumpfuelfromtheaircraftfueltankstotheengine.
OptionC.
ensurethefuelflowgovernorgetsenoughfuel.
CorrectAnsweris.ensuretheH.Pfuelpumpdoesnotcavitate.
Explanation.Maintainsabout40psitotheinletoftheH.PPump.


QuestionNumber. 67. InaFADECsystem,whatistheresultofChannelAfailingtoreceiveinformationfrom
asensor?.

OptionA.
ChannelAwilltaketheinformationfromthebackupsensor.
OptionB.
ChannelAwilltaketheinformationfromchannelB.

OptionC.
ChannelBwillassumecontrol.
CorrectAnsweris.ChannelAwilltaketheinformationfromchannelB.

Explanation.ThisassumesthatchannelAisstillcapableoffullcontrolandthatchannelBisreceivinga
goodsensorsignal.

QuestionNumber. 68. InaFADECenginewithahydromechanicalfuelsystem,howisfuelflowcontrolled?.

OptionA.
Byoilhydraulics.
OptionB.
Byfuelpressure.
OptionC.
Byelectrohydraulicservovalves(E.H.S.Vs).

CorrectAnsweris.Byelectrohydraulicservovalves(E.H.S.Vs).

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage720refers.`

QuestionNumber. 69. Ontheapproach.

OptionA.
RPMshouldbeabovetheminimumidleformaximumacceleration.

OptionB.
RPMshouldbehigh.

OptionC.
RPMshouldbelowerthanminimumformaximumacceleration.
CorrectAnsweris.RPMshouldbeabovetheminimumidleformaximumacceleration.

Explanation.Ahigh(orflight)idlesettingisusedformaximumaccelerationintheeventofovershoot.

QuestionNumber. 70. TheairdatainputstotheFADECE.C.Ufails.Theresultwillbe:.

OptionA.
alackofflightdata.
OptionB.
theE.C.Urevertstothefailsafemode.
OptionC.
uncorrecteddatafromhardwiredanaloguesensorsisutilised.

CorrectAnsweris.theE.C.Urevertstothefailsafemode.
Explanation.IfallairdatainputfailsthentheE.C.Urevertstoanalternate(Failsafe)mode.

QuestionNumber. 71. AFADECsystemconsistsof.

OptionA.
H.M.U,A.D.Candsensors.

OptionB.
E.E.C,A.D.Candsensors.

OptionC.
H.M.U,sensorsandanE.E.C.

CorrectAnsweris.H.M.U,sensorsandanE.E.C.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPage762refers.

QuestionNumber. 72. Afuelheaterprevents.

OptionA.
entrainedwaterinfuelfreezing.

OptionB.
LPfuelfiltericing.

OptionC.
pipelinesfreezing.

CorrectAnsweris.entrainedwaterinfuelfreezing.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage745refers.WhilsttheLPfuelfiltermayblockas
aresultoffreezingitistheentrainedwaterthatfrozefirst.

QuestionNumber. 73. WhenrelightisrequiredinflightonaFADECengine,thepilotselects.

OptionA.
oneigniter.
OptionB.
igniterselectedautomatically.

OptionC.
bothigniters.

CorrectAnsweris.igniterselectedautomatically.

Explanation.TheFADECchooseswhicheverigniteritwants.

QuestionNumber. 74. Thepositionoffuelheaterinfuelsystemis.

OptionA.
betweenthefuelcontrolunitandtheburnermanifold.
OptionB.
aftertheLPfuelfilterandbeforetheH.Ppump.
OptionC.
beforetheLPfuelfilter.

CorrectAnsweris.beforetheLPfuelfilter.

Explanation.Thispositionensuresthefuelwillnotfreezeinthefuelfilter.RRTheJetEnginePage116Para
100refers.

QuestionNumber. 75. TheE.E.Creceivesitsprimarypowerfrom.

OptionA.
115VACemergencyBUS.
OptionB.
separatepermanentmagnetalternator.

OptionC.
115VACmainBUS.
CorrectAnsweris.separatepermanentmagnetalternator.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage722refers.notethatanswersaandbarebackup
powersupplies.

QuestionNumber. 76. Thefueltrimmeronaturbopropengineisoperated.

OptionA.
manually,topreventhighEGTduetoaltitudeincrease.
OptionB.
automaticallycontrolledinconjunctionwithFCU.
OptionC.
manuallytopreventexcessiveRPMathighaltitude.

CorrectAnsweris.automaticallycontrolledinconjunctionwithFCU.
Explanation.NoTurbopropaircrafthasamanualfueltrimmerasfarasweareaware.JeppesenPage712sub
paradfurtherrefers.

QuestionNumber. 77. ThemainadvantageofFADECis.

OptionA.
ithaselectricalcontrolofhydromechanicalunitinallmodes.

OptionB.
efficiencyisalwaysmaximum.
OptionC.
itchangesT.L.AtomostefficientE.P.Rrating.
CorrectAnsweris.efficiencyisalwaysmaximum.
Explanation.Reducedpilotworkloadandmaximumefficiencyofperformanceisthegreatestadvantageof
F.A.D.E.C.

QuestionNumber. 78. Inletsideofafuelpumphasa.

OptionA.
threadedmicronfilter.
OptionB.
wiremeshfilter.
OptionC.
wirewoundfilter.
CorrectAnsweris.wiremeshfilter.
Explanation.JeppesenaircraftgasturbinePowerplantsPage748refers.

QuestionNumber. 79. Whenathrottleisselectedtoincreasepower,thepressuredropacrosstheFuel

ControlUnitthrottleorifice.

OptionA.
increasesthendecreasesduetodecreasingpumpoutput.
OptionB.
dropsthenincreasesduetoincreasingpumpoutput.

OptionC.
remainsthesame.
CorrectAnsweris.dropsthenincreasesduetoincreasingpumpoutput.

Explanation.Onselectionthepressuredropacrossthethrottledecreasesthenrecoversasthepumpincreases
theflowoffuel.

QuestionNumber. 80. WhentheE.E.Csupervisorycircuitsensesafaultontheengine,thefaultannunciator

lightwillbeonandtheE.E.Cwill.

OptionA.
removefuel,downtrimmingsignalonlywhenE.E.Cswitchselectedoff.

OptionB.
removefuel,downtrimmingsignalimmediately.

OptionC.
removefuel,downtrimmingsignalonlyafterlanding.

CorrectAnsweris.removefuel,downtrimmingsignalimmediately.

Explanation.TheE.E.CreferredtohereisthatdiscussedinRollsRoycetheJetEnginepage112.Itisfitted
toanRB211535E4.

QuestionNumber. 81. InFlighttheengineE.E.Ccontrols.

OptionA.
EGT.
OptionB.
throttleposition.
OptionC.
fuelflow.
CorrectAnsweris.fuelflow.
Explanation.Throttlepositioniscontrolledbythecreworautothrottle.EGTisafunctionoffuelflow.

QuestionNumber. 82. AFADECdoesnothavewhichofthefollowing?.

OptionA.
Controlofthrustreverseroperation.

OptionB.
Anautomaticstartingcapability.

OptionC.
Automaticcontrolofenginefirebottles.
CorrectAnsweris.Automaticcontrolofenginefirebottles.
Explanation.Fireextinguishersarealwaysoperatedfromtheflightdeck.

QuestionNumber. 83. AFADECconsistsof.

OptionA.
Electroniccontrols,sensorsandanH.M.U.
OptionB.
Electroniccontrolandthrottlepositiontransmitter.
OptionC.
Electroniccontrolonly.
CorrectAnsweris.Electroniccontrols,sensorsandanH.M.U.
Explanation.AFADECisthefullsystemofsensorsandcontrolunit.SometimestheHydromechanicalUnit
(H.M.U)isalsoincludedaspartofthesystem.

QuestionNumber. 84. Duringaerobaticmanoeuvres,whatpreventsfuelfrom

spillingoutoffueltankvents?.

OptionA.
Boosterpumpdifferentialpressure.
OptionB.
Baffleplatesintanks.
OptionC.
Floatoperatedvalves.
CorrectAnsweris.Floatoperatedvalves.
Explanation.Floatoperatedvalvesallowtheventlinestoventbothwaysifthereisnofuelonthefloat,but
will`shutwhenthefloatisliftedbyfuel.

QuestionNumber. 85. Afterabagtankreplacement,wherewouldyoudisconnectthesystemtocarryoutthe

flowchecks?.

OptionA.
Attheengine.

OptionB.
Attankoutlet.

OptionC.
Tankisolationcock.

CorrectAnsweris.Attheengine.

Explanation.CAIPsAL/317statesthatforanyaircraftfuelflowtestaftermajorsysteminterruptionconnect
theflowrigattheenginebulkhead.

QuestionNumber. 86. Whatisthepurposeofasilverstriponafuelfilter?.

OptionA.
Todetectexcessmetal.
OptionB.
Todetectsulphurinfuel.

OptionC.
Tostrainoilforcontamination.

CorrectAnsweris.Todetectsulphurinfuel.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage254refers.

QuestionNumber. 87. ThebasicconceptofanH.Pfuelcontrolis.

OptionA.
automaticadjustmentofthefuelcontrolunitbypreventingexcessfuelreachingtheburners.

OptionB.
thebleedingofexcessfuelbacktotheinputoftheH.Ppumpswashplatepiston.

OptionC.
constantadjustmentoftheswashplateangleoftheH.Pfuelpump.
CorrectAnsweris.constantadjustmentoftheswashplateangleoftheH.Pfuelpump.
Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePages98102refer.

QuestionNumber. 88. Topreventcompressorsurgeandoverheatingofthecombustionchamberduetoover

fuelling.

OptionA.
abarometricunitisfitted.
OptionB.
athrottleunitisfitted.

OptionC.
anaccelerationcontrolunitisfitted.

CorrectAnsweris.anaccelerationcontrolunitisfitted.

Explanation.Theaccelerationunitautomaticallylimitstherateofincreaseoffuelflowuntilsufficientair
ispassingthroughtheengine.

QuestionNumber. 89. WhenFADECisinnormalmode.

OptionA.
channelAorBwillbeincommand.
OptionB.
channelAwillbeincommand.
OptionC.
channelBwillbeincommand.

CorrectAnsweris.channelAorBwillbeincommand.
Explanation.Bothchannelsareoperatingbuteitheronecanbeincontroliftheyarebothhealthy.

QuestionNumber. 90. Outofthefollowingthrustleverresolverangles,whichoneistheforwardidle

setting?.

OptionA.
5degrees.
OptionB.
85degrees.
OptionC.
40degrees.
CorrectAnsweris.40degrees.
Explanation.AllFADECengineswillhavereversethrustsettingsthereforetheT.L.Aof0degreeswillbemax
reverse,and85willbemaxforwardtherefore40istheidlefigureure.

QuestionNumber. 91. Trimmingisatermappliedtoadjustingthe.

OptionA.
idlespeedandmaximumthrust.
OptionB.
fuelspecificgravity.
OptionC.
parttrimstop.

CorrectAnsweris.idlespeedandmaximumthrust.
Explanation.DaleCraneDictionaryofAeronauticalTerms3rdeditionRefers.

QuestionNumber. 92. Fuelboostpumpsarecooledusing.

OptionA.
ramair.

OptionB.
Fuelpumpsdonotrequirecooling.
OptionC.
fuel.
CorrectAnsweris.fuel.
Explanation.Fuelpumps,ofanytypeusuallyusethefueltheyarepumpingtocoolthebearings.

QuestionNumber. 93. Afueltrimmerunitisadjustedataltitude.

OptionA.
automatically,viaafueltrimunit.
OptionB.
manuallytocompensateforpropellertorque.

OptionC.
manuallytocompensateforEGTchange.

CorrectAnsweris.automatically,viaafueltrimunit.
Explanation.Weassumeherethatthefueltrimataltitudeisduetodecreasingairdensity&pressure.TheFuel
flowgovernor(fueltrimmer)doesthisautomatically.

QuestionNumber. 94. Bafflesinarigidfueltank.

OptionA.
helppreventmicrobiologicalcorrosion.
OptionB.
strengthenthetankstructure.
OptionC.
preventsurge.

CorrectAnsweris.preventsurge.

Explanation.Thisquestionwasdefinitelyaskedinmodule15itshouldbeinmodule11!!.

QuestionNumber. 95. InaFADECsystem,whatdoestheE.E.CmeasurealongwithRPM?.

OptionA.
PressureandTemperature.

OptionB.
Pressure.

OptionC.
Temperature.
CorrectAnsweris.PressureandTemperature.

Explanation.NormallytheE.E.CreadsasaminimumToPoPs3andT25.

QuestionNumber. 96. InaFADECsystem,howarethepowersupplywindingsforchannelAandChannelB

wound?.

OptionA.
Twoindependentgenerators.

OptionB.
Ononegeneratorwith2separatewindings.
OptionC.
Onegeneratorandonewinding.
CorrectAnsweris.Ononegeneratorwith2separatewindings.
Explanation.Theenginealternatorisapermanentmagnetalternatorwith2windingswithinthestatorhousing.
TheremayalsobeathirdwindingthatisusedtoindicateH.PRPM(H.Ptachometer)withinthesamehousing.

QuestionNumber. 97. IfanEngineFADECsystemlosesairdatapermanently,thepilotwill.

OptionA.
turnthatE.E.COff.

OptionB.
selectalternatepitotstatic.
OptionC.
switchtoAltontherelevantE.E.C.
CorrectAnsweris.switchtoAltontherelevantE.E.C.
Explanation.ByswitchingtoAlternatemodemanuallytheE.E.CusescornerstonePambandTamb.

QuestionNumber. 98. AFADECsystemtakesmeasurementsfromEngineSpeed,.

OptionA.
TemperatureandPressure.

OptionB.
andTemperature.
OptionC.
andPressure.

CorrectAnsweris.TemperatureandPressure.

Explanation.Tambient,PambientandPs3asaminimum.


QuestionNumber. 99. Mainpurposeofthefuelboostpumpsistoprovide.

OptionA.
emergencydumpjettison.
OptionB.
crossfeedfuelfromonetanktoanother.
OptionC.
fuelpressuretobothenginepumps.
CorrectAnsweris.fuelpressuretobothenginepumps.
Explanation.Supplyoffueltotheenginesistheprimarypurposealthoughtheothertwoanswersmayalsobe
options.

QuestionNumber. 100. Theswashplateinthefuelpumpofanaxialflowgasturbineengineiscontrolledby.

OptionA.
servohydraulicpressure.

OptionB.
electricalservocontrol.

OptionC.
servofuelpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.servofuelpressure.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage99etalrefers.

QuestionNumber. 101. Theendfittingsonafuelnonreturnvalvearenormallyofdifferentsizesto.

OptionA.
preventincorrectinstallation.

OptionB.
facilitatebleedingthesystem.

OptionC.
allowafullfuelflowthroughthevalve.
CorrectAnsweris.preventincorrectinstallation.

Explanation.Alsoknownascheckvalves,NRV'shavedifferentendfittingsandsometimesanarrowshowing
directionofflowembossedonthecasing.

QuestionNumber. 102. E.E.CreceivessignalsfromRPMsensorand.

OptionA.
pressuresensors.
OptionB.
pressureandtemperaturesensors.

OptionC.
temperaturesensors.

CorrectAnsweris.pressureandtemperaturesensors.

Explanation.ModernFADECsystemsreceiveallthreetypesofsensorbutquiteoftendonotusetheEGTsignals
forcontrol.

QuestionNumber. 103. WhendoesE.E.Cchannelchangeoveroccur?.

OptionA.
Onenginestartup.

OptionB.
Onengineshutdown.

OptionC.
Onfault.

CorrectAnsweris.Onenginestartup.

Explanation.TheE.E.CpreparesforthechangeoverbyresettingtheE.E.Conshutdown,butdoesnotactually
doituntilthenextstart.Asimplesinglefault(comparedtoacompletechannelfailure)willnotcausea
changeover.

QuestionNumber. 104. Thepossiblecombinedoutputfromallthescavengepumpsinalubricationsystemwill

be.

OptionA.
greaterthanthepressurepumpoutput.

OptionB.
lessthanthepressurepumpoutput.
OptionC.
thesameasthepressurepumpoutput.

CorrectAnsweris.greaterthanthepressurepumpoutput.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 105. Iftheknifeedgebladeinakineticvalveisfullyin.

OptionA.
pumppressureisconstant.

OptionB.
servopressureisbeingbledoff.

OptionC.
servopressureisincreasing.
CorrectAnsweris.servopressureisbeingbledoff.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage103para31figure108.

15.12AirSystems.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Engineantiiceistakenfromthe.

OptionA.
turbine.

OptionB.
H.Pcompressor.

OptionC.
LPcompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.H.Pcompressor.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage92refers.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Inanaxialflowturbineengine,compressorbleedairissometimesusedtoaidin
coolingthe.

OptionA.
inletguidevanes.
OptionB.
turbine,vanes,blades,andbearings.

OptionC.
fuel.
CorrectAnsweris.turbine,vanes,blades,andbearings.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Ifairistakenfromthecompressorforairconditioningorantiicing.

OptionA.
thrustwillincreaseEGTwillincrease.

OptionB.
thrustwilldecreaseEGTwillincrease.

OptionC.
thrustwilldecreaseEGTwilldecrease.

CorrectAnsweris.thrustwilldecreaseEGTwillincrease.

Explanation.AiristakenfromtheH.Pcompressorhencethereislessmassflow.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Turbinecasecoolingutilizes.

OptionA.
LPcompressorair.
OptionB.
fanair.

OptionC.
H.Pcompressorair.

CorrectAnsweris.fanair.

Explanation.Fanairisthecoldestintheengine.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Airforantiicingistakenfromthe.

OptionA.
accessoryGearbox.
OptionB.
LPcompressor.

OptionC.
H.Pcompressor.

CorrectAnsweris.H.Pcompressor.

Explanation.LPairwouldnotbehotenough.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Asairisbledofftheengine,EGTwill.

OptionA.
remainconstant.
OptionB.
decrease.

OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.increase.

Explanation.Lessair,butsamefuelequalshigherEGT.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Theheatabsorbedbyinternalcomponentscanbedetrimentaltothrustandisprevented
by.

OptionA.
reducingfuelflowtoreduceinternaltemperature.

OptionB.
bleedingairoffthecompressortoheatthecomponents.

OptionC.
bleedingairoffthecompressortocoolthecomponents.
CorrectAnsweris.bleedingairoffthecompressortocoolthecomponents.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage453refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Onagasturbineengine,thermalwingdeicingsystemderivesair.

OptionA.
viaairfromtheH.Pturbine.
OptionB.
throughapressureregulatingshutoffvalve(P.R.S.O.V).

OptionC.
throughapressurereliefsystem.

CorrectAnsweris.throughapressureregulatingshutoffvalve(P.R.S.O.V).

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage150Refers.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Inletforcoolingairforthefirststageturbinebladesisfedviathe.

OptionA.
bladeroot.
OptionB.
grillholes.
OptionC.
leadingedgeoftheblade.

CorrectAnsweris.bladeroot.
Explanation.Thecoolingairisductedthroughtheturbinedisctothebladerootthenoutintotheairstream
throughholesintheleadingandtrailingedges.

QuestionNumber. 10. Airbleedforanantiicesystemis.

OptionA.
tappeddirectlyoffthecompressor.
OptionB.
sentthroughapressureregulator.
OptionC.
sentthroughtheairconditioning.
CorrectAnsweris.tappeddirectlyoffthecompressor.
Explanation.Withthismethodiftheengineisrunningthenantiiceairisalwaysavailable.

QuestionNumber. 11. Withbleedvalvesopenforantiice.

OptionA.
thrustisunaffected.

OptionB.
thrustdecreases,fuelconsumptiondecreases.

OptionC.
thrustdecreases,fuelconsumptionincreases.

CorrectAnsweris.thrustdecreases,fuelconsumptiondecreases.

Explanation.NIL.

15.13,StartingandIgnitionSystems.

QuestionNumber. 1.
IntheH.E.I.U.thedischargeresistors.

OptionA.
allowsthecapacitorstodischargewhentheunitisswitchedoff.
OptionB.
allowssufficientvoltagetobestoredtoproviderelightfacilitiesupto55,000ft.
OptionC.
protectstheunitfromexcessivevoltages.
CorrectAnsweris.allowsthecapacitorstodischargewhentheunitisswitchedoff.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 2.
IntheH.E.I.U.thechoke.

OptionA.
prolongsthelifeoftheplug.
OptionB.
protectstheunitfromexcessivehighvoltages.
OptionC.
prolongsthedischarge.
CorrectAnsweris.prolongsthedischarge.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Inanelectricalstartingsystem,theslowstartresistorisshortcircuitedbythe.

OptionA.
centrifugalSwitch.

OptionB.
timeswitch.
OptionC.
overspeedswitch.
CorrectAnsweris.centrifugalSwitch.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Theadvantageofanairstartersystemis.

OptionA.
itprovidesamorerapidstart.

OptionB.
itislight,simpleandeconomical.
OptionC.
thereisnoriskofenginefireduringstarting.
CorrectAnsweris.itislight,simpleandeconomical.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPowerplantBookPage849'Airstartersweighaboutonefifththewieght
ofacomparableelectricstarter.Thisgivesairturbinestartersahighpowertowieghtratio.becauseof
this,pneumaticstartersareusedalmostexclusivelyoncommercialjetaircraft.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Anadvantageofagasturbinestarteris.

OptionA.
itprovidehighpowerforlowweight.

OptionB.
itdoesnotrequireexternalconnections.
OptionC.
itusesalowvolatilefuel.
CorrectAnsweris.itprovidehighpowerforlowweight.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Iftheenginefailstolightup,thestartercycleiscanceledby.
OptionA.
acentrifugalswitch.

OptionB.
alowpressurerelay.

OptionC.
atimeswitch.

CorrectAnsweris.atimeswitch.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Forstartingtheengine,theH.Pcockshouldbeinitially.

OptionA.
inapositionwhichdependsonthefuelsystem.
OptionB.
open.
OptionC.
closed.

CorrectAnsweris.closed.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Onlightup,thegastemperaturewill.

OptionA.
riseslowly.
OptionB.
riserapidly,thenfallasRPMincreasestoidle.
OptionC.
riserapidly.

CorrectAnsweris.riserapidly,thenfallasRPMincreasestoidle.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
SelfsustainingRPMmeansthat.

OptionA.
Theenginecanacceleratetofullpowerinunder5seconds.
OptionB.
Thereissufficientpowerforgroundmaneuvering.
OptionC.
Theenginewillrunindependentlyofexternalhelp.

CorrectAnsweris.Theenginewillrunindependentlyofexternalhelp.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. A'hotstart'withexcessivetemperaturesmaybecausedby.

OptionA.
wronggradeoffuel.

OptionB.
throttlepartlyopen.

OptionC.
highelectricalpowersupply.
CorrectAnsweris.throttlepartlyopen.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Adrymotoringcyclewouldberequiredto.

OptionA.
cleartheengineafterawetstart.
OptionB.
checkenginerundowntime.
OptionC.
checktheoperationoftheigniters.
CorrectAnsweris.cleartheengineafterawetstart.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Whattypeofturbinebladeismostcommonlyusedinairstartermotors?.

OptionA.
Reaction.

OptionB.
Impulse.

OptionC.
Impulsereaction.
CorrectAnsweris.Impulse.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. Ignitorplugsarecleanedby.

OptionA.
compressedairandbrushinglightlywithsoftbrush.

OptionB.
lightsandblasting.

OptionC.
steelwool.
CorrectAnsweris.compressedairandbrushinglightlywithsoftbrush.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1111refers.

QuestionNumber. 14. AnH.E.I.Uworksby.

OptionA.
adischargingcapacitor.
OptionB.
acbusbar.
OptionC.
acontactbreaker.
CorrectAnsweris.adischargingcapacitor.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage115refers.

QuestionNumber. 15. Whenisignitionused?.

OptionA.
Forrelightandstartup.

OptionB.
Forcontinuousrelight.
OptionC.
Athighaltitudes.
CorrectAnsweris.Forrelightandstartup.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage127Refers.

QuestionNumber. 16. Anignitorplugforalargegasturbinetakestheformofa.

OptionA.
glow'plug.
OptionB.
sparkingplug.

OptionC.
surfacedischargeplug.
CorrectAnsweris.surfacedischargeplug.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage131Refers.

QuestionNumber. 17. ThesparkintheHighEnergyigniterissuppliedby.

OptionA.
acapacitor.
OptionB.
acontactcircuitbreaker.

OptionC.
theACbusbar.

CorrectAnsweris.acapacitor.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage114refers.

QuestionNumber. 18. Selfsustainingspeedis.

OptionA.
V1speed.

OptionB.
theRPMatwhichtheenginecontinueswithoutexternalassistance.
OptionC.
takeoffvelocity.
CorrectAnsweris.theRPMatwhichtheenginecontinueswithoutexternalassistance.
Explanation.AfterthestarterhascutoutandtheRPMandTGThavestabilised.

QuestionNumber. 19. Duringnormalrunningconditions.

OptionA.
combustionisintermittentlysupportedbyignition.

OptionB.
combustionisselfsupporting
OptionC.
combustioniscontinuouslysupportedbyignition.
CorrectAnsweris.combustionisselfsupporting
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage37refers.

QuestionNumber. 20. Highenergyignitionisrequiredbecauseofthe.

OptionA.
highflashpointofthefuel.

OptionB.
absorbedmoisturecontent.

OptionC.
lowflashpointofthefuel.
CorrectAnsweris.highflashpointofthefuel.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage71refers.

QuestionNumber. 21. IntheH.E.I.U.thedischargeresistors.

OptionA.
allowsufficientvoltagetobestoredtoproviderelightfacilitiesupto55,000ft.
OptionB.
allowthecapacitorstodischargewhentheunitisswitchedoff.

OptionC.
protecttheunitfromexcessivevoltages.
CorrectAnsweris.allowthecapacitorstodischargewhentheunitisswitchedoff.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage129refers

QuestionNumber. 22. TherateofdischargeofaH.E.I.U.is.

OptionA.
4dischargesperrevolution.
OptionB.
60100persecond.

OptionC.
60100perminute.

CorrectAnsweris.60100perminute.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whydoturbineengineignitionsystemsrequirehighenergy?.

OptionA.
Becausetheappliedvoltageismuchgreater.

OptionB.
Toignitethefuelunderconditionsofhighaltitudeandhightemperatures.

OptionC.
Toignitethefuelunderconditionsofhighaltitudeandlowtemperatures.

CorrectAnsweris.Toignitethefuelunderconditionsofhighaltitudeandlowtemperatures.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook8102.

QuestionNumber. 24. Thetypeofignitionsystemusedonmostturbineaircraftenginesis.

OptionA.
lowtension.
OptionB.
capacitordischarge.

OptionC.
highresistance.
CorrectAnsweris.capacitordischarge.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook8102.

QuestionNumber. 25. Asafetyfeatureusuallyemployedinpneumaticstartersthatisusedtopreventthe

starterfromreachingburstspeedifinletairdoesnotterminateonscheduleisthe.

OptionA.
statornozzledesignthatchokesairflowandstabilizesturbinewheelspeed.

OptionB.
driveshaftshearpoint.
OptionC.
springcouplingrelease.
CorrectAnsweris.statornozzledesignthatchokesairflowandstabilizesturbinewheelspeed.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook849.

QuestionNumber. 26. Asafetyfeatureusuallyemployedinpneumaticstartersthatisusediftheclutch

doesnotreleasefromtheenginedriveatthepropertimeduringstartisthe.

OptionA.
springcouplingrelease.
OptionB.
driveshaftshearpoint.
OptionC.
flyweightcutoutswitch.
CorrectAnsweris.flyweightcutoutswitch.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook849.

QuestionNumber. 27. Airflowtothepneumaticstarterfromagroundunitisnormallypreventedfromcausing

starteroverspeedduringenginestartby.

OptionA.
apresettimedcutoffoftheairflowatthesource.

OptionB.
statornozzledesignthatchokesairflowandstabilizesturbinewheelspeedspeed.

OptionC.
activationofaflyweightcutoutswitch.
CorrectAnsweris.activationofaflyweightcutoutswitch.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook849.

QuestionNumber. 28. Airturbinestartersaregenerallydesignedsothatreductiongeardistressordamage

maybedetectedby.

OptionA.
inspectionofamagneticchipdetector.

OptionB.
characteristicsoundsfromthestarterassemblyduringenginestart.

OptionC.
breakageofashearsectiononthestarterdriveshaft.
CorrectAnsweris.inspectionofamagneticchipdetector.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook851.

QuestionNumber. 29. Inspectionofpneumaticstartersbymaintenancetechniciansusuallyincludeschecking

the.

OptionA.
statorandrotorbladesforFOD.

OptionB.
oillevelandmagneticdrainplugcondition.

OptionC.
rotoralignment.
CorrectAnsweris.oillevelandmagneticdrainplugcondition.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook851.

QuestionNumber. 30. Pneumaticstartersareusuallydesignedwithwhattypesofairflowimpingement

systems?.

OptionA.
Radialinwardflowturbineandaxialflowturbine.

OptionB.
Centrifugalcompressorandaxialflowcompressor.
OptionC.
Doubleentrycentrifugaloutwardflowandaxialflowturbines.

CorrectAnsweris.Radialinwardflowturbineandaxialflowturbine.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook849.

QuestionNumber. 31. Aclickingsoundheardatenginecoastdowninapneumaticstarterincorporatinga

spragclutchratchetassemblyisanindicationof.

OptionA.
geartoothand/orpawldamage.
OptionB.
oneormorebrokenpawlsprings.

OptionC.
thepawlsrecontactingandridingontheratchetgear.

CorrectAnsweris.thepawlsrecontactingandridingontheratchetgear.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook850.

QuestionNumber. 32. Theprimaryadvantageofpneumatic(airturbine)startersovercomparableelectric

startersforturbineenginesis.

OptionA.
highpowertoweightratio.

OptionB.
reductiongearingnotrequired.

OptionC.
adecreasedfirehazard.
CorrectAnsweris.highpowertoweightratio.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 33. Thepurposeofanundercurrentrelayinastartergeneratorsystemisto.

OptionA.
keepcurrentflowtothestartergeneratorunderthecircuitcapacitymaximum.
OptionB.
disconnectpowerfromthestartergeneratorandignitionwhensufficientenginespeedisreached.
OptionC.
provideabackupforthestarterrelay.

CorrectAnsweris.disconnectpowerfromthestartergeneratorandignitionwhensufficientenginespeedis
reached.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook846.

QuestionNumber. 34. Howdoestheignitionsystemofagasturbineenginedifferfromthatofa

reciprocatingengine?.

OptionA.
Magnetotoenginetimingisnotcritical.
OptionB.
Oneigniterplugisusedineachcombustionchamber.

OptionC.
Ahighenergysparkisrequiredforignition.

CorrectAnsweris.Ahighenergysparkisrequiredforignition.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook8102.

QuestionNumber. 35. InagasturbineengineD.Ccapacitordischargeignitionsystem,wherearethehigh

voltagepulsesformed?.

OptionA.
Attherectifier.
OptionB.
Atthetriggeringtransformer.
OptionC.
Atthebreaker.

CorrectAnsweris.Atthetriggeringtransformer.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook8103.

QuestionNumber. 36. Igniterplugsusedinturbineenginesaresubjectedtohighintensitysparkdischarges

andyettheyhavealongservicelifebecausethey.

OptionA.
operateatmuchlowertemperatures.
OptionB.
arenotplaceddirectlyintothecombustionchamber.

OptionC.
donotrequirecontinuousoperation.
CorrectAnsweris.donotrequirecontinuousoperation.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook8105.

QuestionNumber. 37. Greatcautionshouldbeexercisedinhandlingdamagedhermeticallysealedturbine

engineignitertransformerunitsbecause.

OptionA.
somecontaintoxicchemicals.
OptionB.
somecontainradioactivematerial.
OptionC.
compoundsintheunitmaybecomeafireorexplosionhazardwhenexposedtotheair.
CorrectAnsweris.somecontainradioactivematerial.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook8106.

QuestionNumber. 38. Generally,whenremovingaturbineengineigniterplug,inordertoeliminatethe

possibilityofthetechnicianreceivingalethalshock,theignitionswitchisturnedoffand.

OptionA.
disconnectedfromthepowersupplycircuit.
OptionB.
thetransformerexciterinputleadisdisconnectedandthecenterelectrodegroundedtotheengine
afterdisconnectingtheigniterleadfromtheplugandwaitingtheprescribedtime.

OptionC.
theigniterleadisdisconnectedfromtheplugandthecenterelectrodegroundedtotheengine
afterdisconnectingthetransformerexciterinputleadandwaitingtheprescribedtime.

CorrectAnsweris.theigniterleadisdisconnectedfromtheplugandthecenterelectrodegroundedtothe
engineafterdisconnectingthetransformerexciterinputleadandwaitingtheprescribedtime.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 39. Whatisthefirstengineinstrumentindicationofasuccessfulstartofaturbine

engine?.

OptionA.
Ariseintheenginefuelflow.

OptionB.
Ariseinoilpressure.
OptionC.
Ariseintheexhaustgastemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Ariseintheexhaustgastemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 40. H.E.I.Uignitorplugsreceivetheirelectricalsupplyfrom.

OptionA.
dischargeinductor.

OptionB.
startersystemelectricalcircuit.
OptionC.
dischargecapacitor.

CorrectAnsweris.dischargecapacitor.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage129.

QuestionNumber. 41. AnH.E.I.Uisratedin.

OptionA.
Joules.

OptionB.
Watts.
OptionC.
Amps.
CorrectAnsweris.Joules.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPowerplantPage115to117refers.

QuestionNumber. 42. Aglowplugoperates.

OptionA.
manually.

OptionB.
byheataction.

OptionC.
electrically.

CorrectAnsweris.byheataction.

Explanation.Theextremeheatoftheplugignitesthefuel.Itispoweredbyelectricity.SeeJeppesenAircraft
GasTurbinespage119.


QuestionNumber. 43. TheresistorinaD.C.startermotor.

OptionA.
preventsoverspeed.

OptionB.
preventscurrentsurgewhenmotorisatlowrpm.
OptionC.
usedwhenD.C.motorfails.

CorrectAnsweris.preventscurrentsurgewhenmotorisatlowrpm.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage122refers.

QuestionNumber. 44. Wheredoesthehighvoltagetypeturbineignitionreceiveitsvoltagepulsefrom?.

OptionA.
Primarywindings.
OptionB.
Rectifier.
OptionC.
Triggertransformer.

CorrectAnsweris.Primarywindings.
Explanation.RollsRoycethejetengineFig1112showsanACsystem.thisusesatransformertogeneratethe
highvoltageatthedischargegap.

QuestionNumber. 45. OnagasturbineengineDCstartingcircuit,ifthereisanopencircuitonthe

contactoftheoverspeedrelay.

OptionA.
startermotorwillstoponlywhenstarterswitchselectedoff.

OptionB.
startermotorwillcontinuetorunfor30secandthenstop.
OptionC.
nopowersupplyisconnectedtothestartermotor.

CorrectAnsweris.nopowersupplyisconnectedtothestartermotor.

Explanation.ReferFig113RollsRoyceTheJetengine.Themainrelaycannotcloseiftheoverspeedrelayis
open.

QuestionNumber. 46. ThefieldoftheD.C.startermotorusedongasturbineengine

is.

OptionA.
seriesonly.
OptionB.
shuntorcompound.
OptionC.
seriesorcompound.

CorrectAnsweris.seriesorcompound.

Explanation.AircraftelectricalsystemsE.H.JPallett3rdeditionpage154refers.

QuestionNumber. 47. When'blowout'isselectedontheGasTurbineEnginestartingcircuit.

OptionA.
thestartermotorisstoppedwhenstarterswitchselectedofforwhenthetimerswitchcutsout.

OptionB.
theoverspeedrelaywilldeenergisethestartercircuit.

OptionC.
ignitioniscontinuouslyon.
CorrectAnsweris.thestartermotorisstoppedwhenstarterswitchselectedofforwhenthetimerswitchcuts
out.
Explanation.ReferFig113RollsRoyceTheJetEngine.Theblowoutcircuitisusedtoblowoutanyjetpipe
fire.Inthismodethereisnoignitionorfuelhencethestartercannotoverspeed.

QuestionNumber. 48. Afteranunsuccessfulstartofanengine.

OptionA.
theenginehastobeleftforsometimebeforeanotherstart.
OptionB.
unburntfuelcanbedrainedfromfueldrainagelines.
OptionC.
unburntfuelcanbeevacuatedbymotoringtheenginewithH.Pcockclosed.

CorrectAnsweris.unburntfuelcanbeevacuatedbymotoringtheenginewithH.Pcockclosed.

Explanation.Onnormalshutdownscombustorsandfuelmanifoldsaredrainedthroughthedrainmanifold.Afteran
unsuccessfulstarttherewillbefuelthroughoutthehotsection.Henceadryrunisneededtopurgethe
engine.

QuestionNumber. 49. Aglowplugmaybeusedinplaceofasparkplugon.

OptionA.
lowtemperatureengines.
OptionB.
largeengines.

OptionC.
smallengines.

CorrectAnsweris.smallengines.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantsPage119referstothePWPT6asanexampleofa
smallerengine.

QuestionNumber. 50. Whenanenginebeingstartedbyanairstarterreachesselfsustainingspeed.

OptionA.
themotorisdisconnectedbytheflyweightcutoutswitch.

OptionB.
thestartervalveisdisconnectedbytheflyweightcutoutswitchintheairstarter.
OptionC.
themotorisdisconnectedbythepilot.

CorrectAnsweris.thestartervalveisdisconnectedbytheflyweightcutoutswitchintheairstarter.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantsPage109refers.

QuestionNumber. 51. WhenreconnectingaH.E.I.U,whichcablemustbereconnectedfirst?.

OptionA.
Itmakesnodifference.
OptionB.
L.TbeforeH.T.

OptionC.
H.TbeforeL.T.

CorrectAnsweris.H.TbeforeL.T.

Explanation.Thisisthereverseofdisconnecting,whenL.Tisisolatedandthendisconnectedfirst.

QuestionNumber. 52. Anaircraftflyingthroughheavyrainmayuse,asaprecaution.

OptionA.
airframedeicing.
OptionB.
engineintakedeicing.
OptionC.
continuousignition.

CorrectAnsweris.continuousignition.

Explanation.Continuousignitionisusedincaseofflameoutcausedbytheinclementweather.

QuestionNumber. 53. Thestarterlightisonduringastartcycle(lowvoltageelectricalstarter).

OptionA.
Indicateselectricalpowerisflowingtothestarter.
OptionB.
Ifthelightstaysonafter30secondsactionisrequired.

OptionC.
Thisisnormalfor30seconds,takenoaction.

CorrectAnsweris.Ifthelightstaysonafter30secondsactionisrequired.

Explanation.SeetheRollsRoyceJetenginelowvoltagestartersystemonpage123.Theindicatorlight
indicatespowertotheigniter.TheFullcurrenttimeswitchcutsoutthecircuitafteraperiodoftime.

QuestionNumber. 54. AD.Cstartermotordisconnectsdueto.

OptionA.
currentdecreasingswitchingoffanoverspeedrelay.

OptionB.
currentincreasingswitchingoffanoverspeedrelay.

OptionC.
acentrifugalswitchthatactslikeanoverspeedrelay.
CorrectAnsweris.currentdecreasingswitchingoffanoverspeedrelay.

Explanation.Samestartercircuitreferenceasabove.Asthestarteracceleratesdrawncurrentreducesand
causestheoverspeedrelaytodropout.

QuestionNumber. 55. Whatisthepurposeofthecurrentlimitingresistorinastartercircuit?.

OptionA.
Topreventthestarterfromoverspeedinginthefinalphaseofstarting.

OptionB.
Toprovideoverallcontrolofthethespeedofthestarter.
OptionC.
Topreventaninitialcurrentsurge.
CorrectAnsweris.Topreventaninitialcurrentsurge.
Explanation.Thestartermotorisprotectedfromexcessivecurrentuntilthetimershortsouttheresistor.See
RRthejetenginepage123.

QuestionNumber. 56. Onalowenergydualignitionsystem(<3joules),ifarelightisnecessary.

OptionA.
itoccursautomatically.

OptionB.
thepilotselectsbothignitors.

OptionC.
thepilotselectsoneofthetwoignitors.
CorrectAnsweris.thepilotselectsbothignitors.

Explanation.Normallow/highsystemshaveachoiceofloworhighenergyignitionwithhighbeingusedfor
relight.Inthesesystemsthepilotcanchoose1,2orboth.

15.14,EngineIndicationSystems.

QuestionNumber. 1.
ThecompensationdeviceonanE.G.Tsystemmustberecalibratedafter.

OptionA.
eachtimeapartofthesystemisreplaced.
OptionB.
doesnotneedcalibration.

OptionC.
manufactureandoverhaul.

CorrectAnsweris.doesnotneedcalibration.

Explanation.ThecompensationdeviceisanautomaticdevicePage140RollsRoycebookrefers.

QuestionNumber. 2.
WhentestinganE.G.Tsystem.

OptionA.
theO.A.Tisalwaystakenintoconsideration.

OptionB.
theO.A.Tisneglected.
OptionC.
O.A.Tisonlytakenintoconsiderationwhenover20C.
CorrectAnsweris.theO.A.Tisalwaystakenintoconsideration.

Explanation.Totestthesystemthetestsethastotrimmedforambienttemperature,asthesystemwhenin
operationisadjustedforambienttemperaturebythecompensatingresistor.ThisisclearlystatedintheB
737AMM.

QuestionNumber. 3.
WhatistheEnginePressureRatio(E.P.R.)usedfor?.

OptionA.
Tolimitthemaximumexhaustgastemperature.

OptionB.
Toindicatethethrustproducedbytheengine.

OptionC.
Asacrosscheckforminimumacceptablethrust.
CorrectAnsweris.Toindicatethethrustproducedbytheengine.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Whathappenswhenbulbtypethermometerresistiveelementgoesopencircuit?.
OptionA.
Readslessthanambient.
OptionB.
Noreadinggiven.

OptionC.
Readsmorethanambient.
CorrectAnsweris.Readsmorethanambient.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 5.
OnanE.G.Tthermocouplesystem,thehotjunction.

OptionA.
isplacedupstreamofthecombustionchamber.

OptionB.
isplacedincockpit.

OptionC.
isplaceddownstreamofthecombustionchamber.
CorrectAnsweris.isplaceddownstreamofthecombustionchamber.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
OnanRPMsystemusingasynchronousgenerator,thepointerisdeflectedby.
OptionA.
apotentiometer.
OptionB.
aWheatstonebridge.

OptionC.
anACservomotor.
CorrectAnsweris.anACservomotor.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1213refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Torquepressureisusuallyreadfroma.

OptionA.
torquemeter.

OptionB.
directreadingpressuregauge.
OptionC.
tensiongauge.

CorrectAnsweris.directreadingpressuregauge.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1221refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Thedragcupinatachogeneratorisbalancedby.

OptionA.
calibratedhairspring.
OptionB.
adjustablecounterbalanceweights.
OptionC.
adjustmentscrew.
CorrectAnsweris.calibratedhairspring.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1214refers.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Fuelflowindicationistakenfrom.

OptionA.
aftertheH.Ppump.

OptionB.
aftereitherH.PPumporLPPump.

OptionC.
aftertheLPpump.
CorrectAnsweris.aftereitherH.PPumporLPPump.

Explanation.VanetypeflowmetersareusuallyintheLPSupply.IntegratedflowmetersintheH.Psupply.

QuestionNumber. 10. WhatpowerisrequiredforE.G.Tgaugeindication?.

OptionA.
Nopoweritisselfgenerating.

OptionB.
115VAC.

OptionC.
28VDC.

CorrectAnsweris.Nopoweritisselfgenerating.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage125Refers.

QuestionNumber. 11. ABourdontubeinstrumentmaybeusedtoindicate.

OptionA.
positionandquantity.
OptionB.
pressureandtemperature.

OptionC.
pressure,temperature,positionandquantity.

CorrectAnsweris.pressureandtemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 12. Whatinstrumentonagasturbineengineshouldbemonitoredtominimizethe

possibilityofa'hot'start?.

OptionA.
RPMindicator.

OptionB.
Turbineinlettemperature.

OptionC.
Torquemeter.
CorrectAnsweris.Turbineinlettemperature.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook45.

QuestionNumber. 13. oiltemperaturethermocouplesareusuallyconstructedof.

OptionA.
ironconstantan.
OptionB.
alumelconstantan.
OptionC.
chromelalumel.

CorrectAnsweris.ironconstantan.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 14. TheRPMindicationofasynchronousACmotortachometerisgovernedbythegenerator.

OptionA.
current.

OptionB.
frequency.
OptionC.
voltage.

CorrectAnsweris.frequency.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. Instrumentsthatmeasurerelativelyhighfluidpressures,suchasoilpressuregauges,

areusuallywhattype?.

OptionA.
Bourdontube.

OptionB.
Vanewithcalibratedspring.
OptionC.
Diaphragmorbellows.

CorrectAnsweris.Bourdontube.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Instrumentsthatprovidereadingsoflowornegativepressure,suchasmanifold

pressuregauges,areusuallywhattype?.

OptionA.
Diaphragmorbellows.

OptionB.
Vanewithcalibratedspring.
OptionC.
Bourdontube.

CorrectAnsweris.Diaphragmorbellows.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Inwhatunitsaregasturbineenginetachometerscalibrated?.

OptionA.
Percentofenginepressureratio.

OptionB.
PercentofengineRPM.
OptionC.
ActualengineRPM.
CorrectAnsweris.PercentofengineRPM.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook42.

QuestionNumber. 18. Inaturbineengine,whereistheturbinedischargepressureindicatorsensor

located?.

OptionA.
Atalocationintheexhaustconethatisdeterminedtobesubjectedtothehighestpressures.

OptionB.
Immediatelyaftofthelastturbinestage.
OptionC.
Attheaftendofthecompressorsection.
CorrectAnsweris.Immediatelyaftofthelastturbinestage.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 19. Theexhaustgastemperature(E.G.T)indicatoronagasturbineengineprovidesa

relativeindicationofthe.

OptionA.
turbineinlettemperature.

OptionB.
temperatureoftheexhaustgasesastheypasstheexhaustcone.

OptionC.
exhausttemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.turbineinlettemperature.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook45.

QuestionNumber. 20. Enginepressureratioisdeterminedby.

OptionA.
dividingengineinlettotalpressurebyturbineoutlettotalpressure.

OptionB.
multiplyingengineinlettotalpressurebyturbineoutlettotalpressure.
OptionC.
dividingturbineoutlettotalpressurebyengineinlettotalpressure.

CorrectAnsweris.dividingturbineoutlettotalpressurebyengineinlettotalpressure.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 21. Aredtriangle,dot,ordiamondmarkonanengineinstrumentfaceorglassindicates.

OptionA.
themaximumlimitforhightransientssuchasstarting.
OptionB.
arestrictedoperatingrange.
OptionC.
themaximumoperatinglimitforallnormaloperations.
CorrectAnsweris.themaximumlimitforhightransientssuchasstarting.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook45.

QuestionNumber. 22. Whatistheprimarypurposeofthetachometeronanaxialcompressorturbineengine?.

OptionA.
MonitorengineRPMduringcruiseconditions.

OptionB.
MonitorengineRPMduringstartingandtoindicateoverspeedconditions.
OptionC.
Itisthemostaccurateinstrumentforestablishingthrustsettingsunderallconditions.

CorrectAnsweris.MonitorengineRPMduringstartingandtoindicateoverspeedconditions.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 23. Enginepressureratioisthetotalpressureratiobetweenthe.

OptionA.
frontoftheengineinletandtheaftendofthecompressor.
OptionB.
frontofthecompressorandtherearoftheturbine.

OptionC.
aftendofthecompressorandtheaftendoftheturbine.

CorrectAnsweris.frontofthecompressorandtherearoftheturbine.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 24. Onanaircraftturbineengine,operatingataconstantpower,theapplicationof

engineantiicingwillresultin.

OptionA.
anincreaseinE.P.R.

OptionB.
noticeableshiftinE.P.R.

OptionC.
afalseE.P.Rreading.
CorrectAnsweris.noticeableshiftinE.P.R.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 25. Theindicatorofatachometersystemisresponsivetochangein.

OptionA.
voltage.

OptionB.
frequency.
OptionC.
currentflow.

CorrectAnsweris.frequency.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 26. Thefuelflowindicationdatasentfrommotordrivenimpellerandturbine,and

motorlesstypefuelflowtransmittersisameasureof.

OptionA.
fuelmassflow.

OptionB.
fuelvolumeflow.
OptionC.
engineburnerpressuredrop.
CorrectAnsweris.fuelmassflow.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 27. Inadditiontofuelquantity,acomputerizedfuelsystem(C.F.S)withatotalizer

indicatorprovidesindicationofhowmanyofthefollowing?.

OptionA.
Fuelflowrate,Fuelusedsinceresetorinitialstartup,Fueltimeremainingatcurrentpower
setting.

OptionB.
Fuelflowrate,Fuelusedsinceresetorinitialstartup,Fueltimeremainingatcurrentpower
setting,Fueltemperature.

OptionC.
Fuelflowrate,Fuelusedsinceresetorinitialstartup,Fueltemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Fuelflowrate,Fuelusedsinceresetorinitialstartup,Fueltimeremainingatcurrent
powersetting.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 28. Thefuelflowindicatorrotorandneedleforamotorimpellerandturbineindicating

systemisdrivenby.

OptionA.
directcouplingtothemotorshaft.
OptionB.
anelectricalsignal.

OptionC.
amechanicalgeartrain.
CorrectAnsweris.anelectricalsignal.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook44.

QuestionNumber. 29. Motordrivenimpellerandturbinefuelflowtransmittersaredesignedtotransmit

data.

OptionA.
usingaircraftelectricalsystempower.

OptionB.
mechanically.

OptionC.
byfuelpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.usingaircraftelectricalsystempower.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 30. Whatunitinatachometersystemsendsinformationtotheindicator?.

OptionA.
ThetwophaseACgenerator.

OptionB.
ThethreephaseACgenerator.
OptionC.
Thesynchronousmotor.
CorrectAnsweris.ThethreephaseACgenerator.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplants1213.

QuestionNumber. 31. Engineoiltemperaturegaugesindicatethetemperatureoftheoil.

OptionA.
enteringtheoilcooler.
OptionB.
enteringtheengine.

OptionC.
intheoilstoragetank.
CorrectAnsweris.enteringtheoilcooler.
Explanation.RollsRoycebookfig87.

QuestionNumber. 32. Thermocoupleleads.

OptionA.
mayberepairedusingsolderlessconnectors.

OptionB.
aredesignedforaspecificinstallationandmaynotbealtered.

OptionC.
maybeinstalledwitheitherleadtoeitherpostoftheindicator.
CorrectAnsweris.aredesignedforaspecificinstallationandmaynotbealtered.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 33. Whydohelicoptersrequireaminimumoftwosynchronoustachometersystems?.

OptionA.
OneindicatesengineRPMandtheothertailrotorRPM.
OptionB.
OneindicatesmainrotorRPMandtheothertailrotorRPM.

OptionC.
OneindicatesengineRPMandtheothermainrotorRPM.
CorrectAnsweris.OneindicatesengineRPMandtheothermainrotorRPM.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 34. Ifthethermocoupleleadswereinadvertentlycrossedatinstallation,whatwouldthe

E.G.Tgaugepointerindicate?.

OptionA.
Movesoffscaleonthehighsideofthemeter.

OptionB.
Movesoffscaleonthezerosideofthemeter.

OptionC.
Normaltemperatureforprevailingcondition.

CorrectAnsweris.Movesoffscaleonthezerosideofthemeter.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 35. Acommontypeofelectricallyoperatedoiltemperaturegaugeutilizes.

OptionA.
eitherawheatstonebridgeorratiometercircuit.
OptionB.
athermocoupletypecircuit.
OptionC.
vapourpressureandpressureswitches.

CorrectAnsweris.eitherawheatstonebridgeorratiometercircuit.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 36. TheindicationonathermocoupletypeE.G.Tindicatorisproducedby.

OptionA.
resistancechangesintwodissimilarmetals.

OptionB.
adifferenceinthevoltagebetweentwodissimilarmetals.

OptionC.
acurrentgeneratedbythetemperaturedifferencebetweendissimilarmetalhotandcoldjunctions.
CorrectAnsweris.acurrentgeneratedbythetemperaturedifferencebetweendissimilarmetalhotandcold
junctions.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 37. WhatistheEnginePressureRatio(E.P.R)usedtoindicate?.

OptionA.
Thepowerproducedbytheengine.

OptionB.
Thethrustproducedbytheengine.
OptionC.
Asacrosscheckforminimumacceptablethrust.
CorrectAnsweris.Thethrustproducedbytheengine.
Explanation.NormallyusedonHighBypassEngines.

QuestionNumber. 38. WhereisTurbineOutletTemperature(T.O.T)measured?.

OptionA.
Upstreamoftheturbine.
OptionB.
Downstreamoftheturbine.

OptionC.
Inthecombustionchamber.

CorrectAnsweris.Downstreamoftheturbine.

Explanation.ItcanbeinthejetpipeormorenormallytodayinbetweenturbinestagesorevenwithinNGV's.

QuestionNumber. 39. Athermocoupleindicatorisbasicallya.

OptionA.
milliammeter.

OptionB.
millivoltmeter.

OptionC.
milliohmeter.

CorrectAnsweris.millivoltmeter.

Explanation.AthermocouplegeneratesanE.M.Fbetweenhotandcoldjunction,hencethegaugeisa
millivoltmeter.

QuestionNumber. 40. Athermocoupleindicatorisconnectedtothe.

OptionA.
coldjunction.

OptionB.
hotjunction.

OptionC.
differencebetweenthehotjunctionandthecoldjunction.

CorrectAnsweris.coldjunction.

Explanation.PallettAircraftInstrumentsandIntegratedSystemsPage362Refers.

QuestionNumber. 41. Thrustinahighbypassfanengineisindicatedby.

OptionA.
N3RPMorP1/P4ratio.
OptionB.
N1RPMorN3RPM.
OptionC.
N1RPMorE.P.R.
CorrectAnsweris.N1RPMorE.P.R.
Explanation.RRandP&WtendtouseE.P.R.GEuseN1.

QuestionNumber. 42. HowistheN1andN2measuredonatriplespoolengine?.

OptionA.
Tachometerconnectedtotheinternalgearbox.

OptionB.
Tachometerconnectedtotheexternalgearbox.

OptionC.
Pulsetypespeedprobes.
CorrectAnsweris.Pulsetypespeedprobes.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1216refer.Fig1210BshowsthesystemusedonRollsRoyce
triplespoolengines.

QuestionNumber. 43. Modernoilpressureservotransmitterssense.

OptionA.
absolutepressure.
OptionB.
H.Poilpressure.
OptionC.
differentialpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.differentialpressure.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage1228refer.

QuestionNumber. 44. E.G.Tthermocouplesareusuallymadeof.

OptionA.
nickelandplatinum.

OptionB.
chromelandplatinum.

OptionC.
chromelandalumel.

CorrectAnsweris.chromelandalumel.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage124refer.

QuestionNumber. 45. Thrustinahighbypassengineisindicatedbymeasuring.

OptionA.
N3RPM.

OptionB.
neitheroftheabove,thrustisnotindicatedinflight.

OptionC.
fuelflow.
CorrectAnsweris.neitheroftheabove,thrustisnotindicatedinflight.

Explanation.TheonlyindicationofpowerinflightisE.P.Ror,forahighbypassengine,N1RPM.

QuestionNumber. 46. Whatpowersupplyisrequiredforathermocouplesystemtowork?.

OptionA.
Alternatingcurrent.

OptionB.
Directcurrent.

OptionC.
Neitheroftheabove.

CorrectAnsweris.Neitheroftheabove.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetenginePage139refers.


QuestionNumber. 47. Inathermocoupletemperaturesensingsystem,whatisthepurposeofthecompensating
resistor?.

OptionA.
Tocorrectforvaryingambienttemperaturesatthehotjunction.

OptionB.
Tocorrectforvaryingambienttemperaturesatthecoldjunction.
OptionC.
Tostandardisethereadingfordifferentenginetypes.
CorrectAnsweris.Tocorrectforvaryingambienttemperaturesatthecoldjunction.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage140refers.

QuestionNumber. 48. Inatachometergenerator.

OptionA.
thefrequencyoutputisinverselyproportionaltoenginespeed.

OptionB.
frequencyoutputisproportionaltoenginespeed.
OptionC.
thefrequencyoutputisconstant.

CorrectAnsweris.frequencyoutputisproportionaltoenginespeed.
Explanation.PallettAircraftInstrumentsandIntegratedSystemsP348refers.

QuestionNumber. 49. Vibrationpickupsarelocated.

OptionA.
onbothfanandturbinecases.
OptionB.
onthefan/compressorcase.

OptionC.
ontheturbinecase.

CorrectAnsweris.onbothfanandturbinecases.
Explanation.Canbeononeorboth,dependingupontheengine.

QuestionNumber. 50. Inacapacitivetypefuelquantityindicatingsystemthetankunitsareconnectedin.

OptionA.
series.

OptionB.
parallel.

OptionC.
series/parallel.
CorrectAnsweris.parallel.

Explanation.EHJPallettAircraftInstrumentsandIntegratedSystemspage337refers.

QuestionNumber. 51. Torquemeasurementinagasturbineengineis.

OptionA.
notalwaysreliable.

OptionB.
highlyreliable.
OptionC.
requiredonlywhentheturbinedrivesapropeller.

CorrectAnsweris.requiredonlywhentheturbinedrivesapropeller.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage138refers.

QuestionNumber. 52. Vibrationsignals,whenpickedup,.

OptionA.
gostraighttoindicator.

OptionB.
gothroughhalfwaverectifiertoindicator.

OptionC.
thefrequenciesarefilteredtoexcludeunwantedfrequencies.
CorrectAnsweris.thefrequenciesarefilteredtoexcludeunwantedfrequencies.
Explanation.ThefiltersintheVibrometeruserotorspeedtoidentifyvibrationfrequencies.

QuestionNumber. 53. E.G.Tisdisplayedin.

OptionA.
Kelvin.

OptionB.
degreescentigrade.

OptionC.
degreesFahrenheit.

CorrectAnsweris.degreescentigrade.

Explanation.E.G.Tisalwaysmeasuredincentigrade.

QuestionNumber. 54. N2istakenfrom.

OptionA.
aspeedtransduceronthefanrearframe.
OptionB.
atachometerattachedontheN1gearbox.
OptionC.
atachometerontheaccessorygearbox.

CorrectAnsweris.atachometerontheaccessorygearbox.

Explanation.TheN2gearboxisdrivenbytheN2compressor.Asinglewindingofanalternatorcanbeusedfor
thespeedsignalasanalternativetoa.

QuestionNumber. 55. Enginevibrationismonitoredusing.

OptionA.
electromechanicaldevices.

OptionB.
Fenwalltypesensors.

OptionC.
piezoelectricaccelerometer.
CorrectAnsweris.piezoelectricaccelerometer.
Explanation.Piezoelectricdevicesconvertforce(fromthevibration)toamillivoltoutput.

QuestionNumber. 56. Integratingfuelflowgives.

OptionA.
averagefuelflow.
OptionB.
totalfuelconsumed.

OptionC.
fuelflowandacceleration.

CorrectAnsweris.totalfuelconsumed.

Explanation.AnIntegratorisincorporatedinafuelflowmetertogiveatotalfuelusedfigure.

QuestionNumber. 57. Thegaugeonabulbtypetemperatureindicatorshowszero.Thiscouldbecausedby.

OptionA.
opencircuitinthewiring.

OptionB.
temperaturebulbgoingopencircuit.
OptionC.
twocablesshortingtogetherbythesensor.
CorrectAnsweris.twocablesshortingtogetherbythesensor.
Explanation.PallettInstrumentsandIntegratedsystemsPage318refers.Ashortwillremoveallpowerfrom
bothwindingsandthepointerwillgotominimumscale.

QuestionNumber. 58. Inathermocouplesystem,thesizeoftheE.M.Fthatisproducedisaresultof.

OptionA.
thedifferencebetweenthehotandcoldjunction.
OptionB.
thecoldjunctiononly.
OptionC.
thehotjunctiononly.
CorrectAnsweris.thedifferencebetweenthehotandcoldjunction.
Explanation.TheE.M.Fisaresultofthedifferencebetweenthe2junctions.

QuestionNumber. 59. Aballastresistorisfitted.

OptionA.
inparallel,togiveidenticalreadingsforallengines.

OptionB.
inseries,togiveidenticalresistancevaluesforallengines.

OptionC.
inseries,togiveidenticalresistancevaluestoallairframes.

CorrectAnsweris.inseries,togiveidenticalresistancevaluestoallairframes.

Explanation.NIL.

15.15,PowerAugmentationSystems

QuestionNumber. 1.
Whenreheatisused,E.P.R.

OptionA.
isreduced.
OptionB.
remainsconstant.
OptionC.
isincreased.

CorrectAnsweris.remainsconstant.

Explanation.RollsRoyceThejetenginepage175statesthatasP6increasesinthejetpipethenozzlesare
openedtoreduceP6backtoitsnormalvalue.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Whenreheatisselectedandinoperation,themassgasflow.

OptionA.
decreases.
OptionB.
remainsthesame.
OptionC.
increases.
CorrectAnsweris.remainsthesame.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Screechlinersintheafterburningjetpipe.

OptionA.
preventunstablecombustion.
OptionB.
preventcyclicvibrationsoflargeamplitude.

OptionC.
actsasnoisesuppressors.

CorrectAnsweris.preventcyclicvibrationsoflargeamplitude.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Watermethanolforcoolingisinjectedintothe.

OptionA.
compressorinletoroutlet.

OptionB.
enginehotzone.
OptionC.
combustionchamber.

CorrectAnsweris.compressorinletoroutlet.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage741refers.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Onaninjectionsystem.

OptionA.
methanolisinjectedneat.

OptionB.
townwater/methanolisinjected.

OptionC.
demineralizedwater/methanolisinjected.
CorrectAnsweris.demineralizedwater/methanolisinjected.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage741refers.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Whenusingwatermethanolinanaxialflowcompressor,itisinjectedintothe.
OptionA.
compressorinletorburnersection.
OptionB.
burner.

OptionC.
intake.

CorrectAnsweris.compressorinletorburnersection.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantFig732.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Themainreasonforaddingmethanoltothewateristo.

OptionA.
temperthecoolingeffectofthewatertopreventdistortion.
OptionB.
supplytheadditionalheatrequired.
OptionC.
preventmixturefreezing.

CorrectAnsweris.preventmixturefreezing.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage181refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Theprimarypurposeofwaterinjectionisto.

OptionA.
decreasemassairflow.
OptionB.
increasethecalorificvalueofthefuel.
OptionC.
cooltheturbine.
CorrectAnsweris.cooltheturbine.
Explanation.Noticethattheanswersdidnotinclude'increasemassairflow'.Coolingtheturbineisthe
primarypurposeo=ifthewaterisinjectedinthecombustoroutletmanifold.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Waterusedinathrustaugmentationsystemshouldbedemineralisedtoprevent.

OptionA.
blockingthejet.
OptionB.
carbonformation.
OptionC.
foulingthebladesandvanes.
CorrectAnsweris.foulingthebladesandvanes.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Thequantityofwaterusuallycarriedbyanaircraftequippedwithwaterinjectionis

enoughfor.

OptionA.
threetakeoffs.
OptionB.
onetakeoff.

OptionC.
twotakeoffs.

CorrectAnsweris.onetakeoff.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage741refers.

QuestionNumber. 11. Watermethanolinjectionwillincreasethrustbyupto.

OptionA.
70%.

OptionB.
50%.
OptionC.
30%.
CorrectAnsweris.30%.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantpage741shows1015%so30%isnearest.

QuestionNumber. 12. Injectionofwater/methanolintocompressorinletcauses.

OptionA.
increaseinpowerduetotheburningofmethanolalone.
OptionB.
increaseinpowerwithouttheneedforburningextrafuel.

OptionC.
increasedefficiencyoftheengineduetoreducedicingintheairflow.
CorrectAnsweris.increaseinpowerwithouttheneedforburningextrafuel.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftgasTurbinePowerplantpage741refers.

QuestionNumber. 13. Reheatisthetermusedtodescribe.

OptionA.
addingfuelintheexhaustsection.
OptionB.
addingoffuelintheturbinesection.

OptionC.
addingoffuelinthecompressorsection.
CorrectAnsweris.addingfuelintheexhaustsection.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage169refers.

QuestionNumber. 14. Water/methanolisinjected.

OptionA.
athightemperatures.

OptionB.
athightemperature,athighaltitudes.

OptionC.
athightemperaturesorhighaltitudes.

CorrectAnsweris.athightemperaturesorhighaltitudes.

Explanation.JeppesenaircraftgasturbinePowerplantsPage739refers.

QuestionNumber. 15. Thereheatignitionsystemwhichincorporatesaplatinum/rhodiumelementisknownas.

OptionA.
catalyticignition.

OptionB.
hotshotignitionsystem.

OptionC.
sparkignitionsystem.
CorrectAnsweris.catalyticignition.

Explanation.fuelsprayedontothecatalyticelementheatsupandignites.

QuestionNumber. 16. Waterorwater/methanolinjectedintothecombustionchamberinletincreases.

OptionA.
massairflowthroughtheturbine.

OptionB.
combustionchamberoutlettemperatures.

OptionC.
fueltoairratiobyupto20%.

CorrectAnsweris.massairflowthroughtheturbine.

Explanation.JeppesenGasturbinePowerplantpage741refers.

QuestionNumber. 17. Methanolisaddedtowaterwhenaugmentingthrustinorderto.

OptionA.
reclaimlostpressureatthecompressor.
OptionB.
increasethedensityofairenteringthecompressor.

OptionC.
reclaimlostheatattheturbines.
CorrectAnsweris.reclaimlostheatattheturbines.
Explanation.Methanolburns,butitsheatoutputislow.It'sprimepurposeistoactasanantifreezeinthe
water.

QuestionNumber. 18. Afterburningisinitiatedinorderto.

OptionA.
heattheexhausttopreventchokingatsubsonicgasvelocities.

OptionB.
burnoffthefuelthatisnotcombustedinthecombustionsection.
OptionC.
increasethelocalspeedofsoundatthejetnozzle.

CorrectAnsweris.increasethelocalspeedofsoundatthejetnozzle.

Explanation.AfasterSoSallowsforgreatermomentumthrustattheexhaustnozzle.

QuestionNumber. 19. Howistheflamestabilisedinthereheatsystemofagasturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Bycreatingagreaterpotentialbetweeninlet&jetpipetemperatures.
OptionB.
Byensuringthatthegasvelocityisgreaterthantheflamevelocity.

OptionC.
Byensuringthattheflamevelocityisgreaterthanthegasvelocity.

CorrectAnsweris.Byensuringthatthegasvelocityisgreaterthantheflamevelocity.

Explanation.Thegutteringinthereheatmanifoldsallowstheflametostabiliseatthepoint.

QuestionNumber. 20. Duringoperationoftheengineequippedwithwaterinjectionsystem,themeteringof

thecoolanttothesystemis.

OptionA.
selectedbythepilot.
OptionB.
duetoatmosphericpressure.
OptionC.
duetoaltitudechange.
CorrectAnsweris.selectedbythepilot.
Explanation.Waterinjectionisusedontakeoffasrequiredbythepilot.


QuestionNumber. 21. Watermethanolinjectionisused.

OptionA.
athighaltitudetakeoffconditionsonly.
OptionB.
atacombinationofhigherthannormalairtemperaturesandhighaltitudetakeoffconditions.

OptionC.
athigherthannormalambientairtemperaturesonly.

CorrectAnsweris.athigherthannormalambientairtemperaturesonly.

Explanation.WaterMethanoladdstotheweightoftheairthuscompensatingforreduceddensity.

15.16,TurbopropEngines

QuestionNumber. 1.
Afreeturbineisusuallyfoundona.

OptionA.
turbojet.
OptionB.
turbofan.
OptionC.
turboprop.
CorrectAnsweris.turboprop.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Afreeturbineis.

OptionA.
notdirectlyconnectedtothepoweroutputshaft.
OptionB.
connecteddirectlytothepropellerandcompressor.

OptionC.
connecteddirectlytothepoweroutputshaft.

CorrectAnsweris.connecteddirectlytothepoweroutputshaft.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage5refers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Thefuelflowinaturbopropenginewithintheconstantspeedrangeiscontrolled.

OptionA.
automatically.

OptionB.
manually.

OptionC.
NoControl.
CorrectAnsweris.automatically.

Explanation.OncethepowerleverhassetthegasgeneratorRPMitiscontrolledautomaticallytomaintainthe
constantspeed.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Torquemeasurementistakenfromthe.

OptionA.
reductiongearbox.
OptionB.
propshaft.
OptionC.
freeturbineshaft.

CorrectAnsweris.reductiongearbox.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage137refers.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Electricalpropellerdeicingpadsare.

OptionA.
attheroot.
OptionB.
atthetip.
OptionC.
onthetrailingedge.

CorrectAnsweris.attheroot.
Explanation.Ontheleadingedgefromtherootoutward.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Fueltrimmingonaturbopropengineis.

OptionA.
pilotcontrolled.
OptionB.
governorcontrolled.

OptionC.
automatic.
CorrectAnsweris.governorcontrolled.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage98refers.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Whatcontrolsthefueltrimmeronaturbopropengine?.

OptionA.
Thebladeangle.
OptionB.
PropellerControlUnit.
OptionC.
EngineSpeedGovernor.
CorrectAnsweris.EngineSpeedGovernor.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginepage98refers.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Whatisthepurposeofthereductiongearonapropellerdrivenengine?.

OptionA.
Tomaintainaconstantpropellerbladespeed.

OptionB.
Toenabletorquemeasurement.
OptionC.
Topreventthepropellertipsreachingthespeedofsound.

CorrectAnsweris.Topreventthepropellertipsreachingthespeedofsound.

Explanation.Reductionratiosvarybetween13.5:1and10:1.

QuestionNumber. 9.
IfanE.P.Rgaugeisinstalledonturbofansasameasureofpoweroutput,whatisused

onaturboprop?.

OptionA.
E.P.Rgauge.
OptionB.
Torquemeter.

OptionC.
Thermocouples.

CorrectAnsweris.Torquemeter.

Explanation.Torqueisusedbecauseitismeasuringtheresistancetorotationofthepropeller,whichis
turnedbythepoweroftheengine.

QuestionNumber. 10. Whattypeofreductiongearisusedonmostturbopropmodernengines?.

OptionA.
Helicalcutparallelspurgears.

OptionB.
Epicyclicreductiongear.

OptionC.
Straightcutparallelspurgears.

CorrectAnsweris.Epicyclicreductiongear.

Explanation.Epicyclicgearingisessentialtoenabletheverylargetorquetobesafelyabsorbed.

15.17,TurboShaftEngines.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Aturboshaftenginehas.

OptionA.
amechanicalconnectionbetweencompressorandturbine.
OptionB.
apowershaftwhichisnotconnectedtothecompressor.
OptionC.
noneoftheabove.
CorrectAnsweris.apowershaftwhichisnotconnectedtothecompressor.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage26refers.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Onatwinspoolturboshaftengine,thefreeturbineisconnectedtothe.

OptionA.
outputgearbox.

OptionB.
L.Pgearbox.
OptionC.
H.Pgearbox.
CorrectAnsweris.outputgearbox.

Explanation.Theoutputgearboxwillnormallycontainareductiongearsystemandtorquemeasuringequipment.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Inthemajorityofhelicopters,thethrustgeneratedbythegasgeneratorisabsorbed
bythe.

OptionA.
L.Pturbine.

OptionB.
Freepowerturbine.

OptionC.
H.Pturbine.
CorrectAnsweris.Freepowerturbine.

Explanation.Thepowerturbinedrivesareduction/rotortransmissiongearbox.

15.18,AuxiliaryPowerUnits(APUs).

QuestionNumber. 1.
AnA.P.Uhas.

OptionA.
automaticallycontrolledthrustandisselfcontained.
OptionB.
variablespeedandisselfcontained.

OptionC.
constantspeedandisselfcontained.

CorrectAnsweris.constantspeedandisselfcontained.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage726.

QuestionNumber. 2.
AnA.P.Ushutdownisinitiatedby.

OptionA.
highoilpressure,firewarning,hotoiltemperature.
OptionB.
lowoilpressure,firewarning,hotoiltemperature.

OptionC.
lowoilpressure,firewarning.

CorrectAnsweris.lowoilpressure,firewarning,hotoiltemperature.

Explanation.Honeywell331200A.P.Uhandbookrefers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
AnA.P.Ustartcycleiscompletedat.

OptionA.
100%RPM.

OptionB.
75%RPM.

OptionC.
95%RPM.

CorrectAnsweris.95%RPM.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage725refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
AnA.P.Upowerleverislocated.

OptionA.
behindthethrottles.

OptionB.
attheFlightEngineerStation.

OptionC.
AnA.P.Uisfullyautomaticanddoesnotrequireapowerlever.

CorrectAnsweris.AnA.P.Uisfullyautomaticanddoesnotrequireapowerlever.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage723.

QuestionNumber. 5.
AnA.P.Uconsistsof.

OptionA.
apowercompressorandloadcompressor.

OptionB.
apowercompressoranddirectlyconnectedturbine.

OptionC.
aloadcompressorandfreeturbine.
CorrectAnsweris.apowercompressorandloadcompressor.

Explanation.Thepowercompressorgeneratesthepressuretodrivethesystem,theloadcompressorsuppliesair
totheaircraftpneumaticsystem.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Whennecessary,A.P.Uenginecoolingbeforeshutdownmaybeaccomplishedby.

OptionA.
closingthebleedairvalve.
OptionB.
openingthebleedairvalve.
OptionC.
unloadingthegenerator(s).

CorrectAnsweris.closingthebleedairvalve.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook337.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Frequently,anaircraft'sauxiliarypowerunit(A.P.U)generator.

OptionA.
isidenticaltotheenginedrivengenerators.

OptionB.
hasahigherloadcapacitythantheenginedrivengenerators.
OptionC.
supplementstheaircraft'senginedrivengeneratorsduringpeakloads.

CorrectAnsweris.isidenticaltotheenginedrivengenerators.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook336.

QuestionNumber. 8.
FuelschedulingduringA.P.Ustartandundervaryingpneumaticbleedandelectrical
loadsismaintained.

OptionA.
automaticallybytheA.P.Ufuelcontrolsystem.
OptionB.
manuallythroughpowercontrolleverposition.

OptionC.
JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook337.
CorrectAnsweris.automaticallybytheA.P.Ufuelcontrolsystem.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 9.
AnA.P.Uisusuallyrotatedduringstartby.

OptionA.
apneumaticstarter.

OptionB.
aturbineimpingementsystem.
OptionC.
anelectricstarter.

CorrectAnsweris.anelectricstarter.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Usually,mostoftheloadplacedonanA.P.Uoccurswhen.

OptionA.
thebleedairvalveisopened.
OptionB.
anelectricalloadisplacedonthegenerator(s).
OptionC.
thebleedairvalveisclosed.
CorrectAnsweris.thebleedairvalveisopened.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook337.

QuestionNumber. 11. ThefunctionofanA.P.Uairinletplenumisto.

OptionA.
stabilizethepressureoftheairbeforeitentersthecompressor.
OptionB.
increasethevelocityoftheairbeforeenteringthecompressor.

OptionC.
decreasethepressureoftheairbeforeenteringthecompressor..
CorrectAnsweris.stabilizethepressureoftheairbeforeitentersthecompressor.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook337.

QuestionNumber. 12. InalargecommercialpassengertransportaircrafttheA.P.Usupplies.

OptionA.
pneumaticsandelectrics.

OptionB.
electrics.
OptionC.
pneumatics.
CorrectAnsweris.pneumaticsandelectrics.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftPowerplantPage725.

QuestionNumber. 13. Wheninoperation,thespeedofanA.P.U.

OptionA.
remainsatornearratedspeedregardlessoftheloadcondition.

OptionB.
remainsatidleandautomaticallyacceleratestoratedspeedwhenplacedunderload.
OptionC.
iscontrolledbyacockpitpowerlever.

CorrectAnsweris.remainsatornearratedspeedregardlessoftheloadcondition.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook337.

QuestionNumber. 14. Generally,whenmaximumA.P.Ushaftoutputpowerisbeingusedinconjunctionwith

pneumaticpower.

OptionA.
electricalloadingwillbeautomaticallymodulatedtomaintainasafeE.G.T.
OptionB.
temperaturelimitsandloadsmustbecarefullymonitoredbytheoperatortomaintainasafeE.G.T.

OptionC.
pneumaticloadingwillbeautomaticallymodulatedtomaintainasafeE.G.T.

CorrectAnsweris.pneumaticloadingwillbeautomaticallymodulatedtomaintainasafeE.G.T.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook337.

QuestionNumber. 15. ForanA.P.Utorun'unmanned'itmustbeequippedwith.

OptionA.
anautomaticfireextinguishingsystem.

OptionB.
bothanaudiblefirewarningandanautomaticfireextinguishingsystem.
OptionC.
anaudiblefirewarning.
CorrectAnsweris.bothanaudiblefirewarningandanautomaticfireextinguishingsystem.
Explanation.Theaudiblewarningisexternalandinternalandautofireextinguishing(whentheenginesarenot
running)isnormal.

QuestionNumber. 16. AnA.P.Uis.

OptionA.
aselfcontainedconstantspeedgasturbineengine.

OptionB.
areservedengineincaseofamainenginefailure.

OptionC.
aselfcontainedvariablespeedgasturbineengine.

CorrectAnsweris.aselfcontainedconstantspeedgasturbineengine.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage724refers.

QuestionNumber. 17. WhentheA.P.Uisrunningandpneumaticsareon.

OptionA.
bleedvalveisclosed,surgevalveisopen.
OptionB.
bleedvalveisopen,surgevalveisclosed.
OptionC.
bleedvalveisopen,surgevalveismodulating.
CorrectAnsweris.bleedvalveisopen,surgevalveisclosed.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 18. WhenistheA.P.Uatitsgreatestload?.

OptionA.
Withgeneratorloadsonline.
OptionB.
Withbleedsclosed.

OptionC.
Withbleedsopenandwithgeneratorloadsonline.

CorrectAnsweris.Withbleedsopenandwithgeneratorloadsonline.

Explanation.ModernA.P.U'ssupplypneumaticsandelectricalpower.

QuestionNumber. 19. Auxiliarypowerunitsprovide.

OptionA.
hydraulicandelectricalpower.

OptionB.
pneumaticandelectricalpower.

OptionC.
hydraulicandpneumaticpower.
CorrectAnsweris.pneumaticandelectricalpower.

Explanation.Electricalpowerisnormallyavailableuptotheserviceceilingwithpneumaticsuptoabout17000
ft(BoeingB757/767).

QuestionNumber. 20. WhenstartinganA.P.Uwhatwouldthenormaldutycyclebeona

modernaircraft?.

OptionA.
6attemptedstartsperhalfhourwith5minutesbetweenattempts.
OptionB.
3attemptedstartsperhourwith5minutesbetweeneachattempt.

OptionC.
6attemptedstartsperhourwith5minutesbetweenattempts.
CorrectAnsweris.3attemptedstartsperhourwith5minutesbetweeneachattempt.

Explanation.HoneywellA.P.Usrecommend3continuousstartattemptsperhour.Boeing757/767notesaddthata
60minutecooldownperiodshouldbeallowedbeforefurtherstartattemptsaremade.

QuestionNumber. 21. FromwheredoestheA.P.Ureceiveafiresignal?.

OptionA.
Ithasitsownsystem.
OptionB.
Itisdependentontheairframesystem.

OptionC.
Itisdependentontheenginefiresystem.
CorrectAnsweris.Ithasitsownsystem.
Explanation.TheA.P.UcompartmenthasitsownfirewiressendingadiscretesignaltotheA.P.Ufire
controller.

QuestionNumber. 22. WhatarethetwomostimportantsignalswhenmonitoringanA.P.U?.

OptionA.
E.G.TandRPM.

OptionB.
OilPressureandInletPressure.

OptionC.
E.G.TandOilPressure.
CorrectAnsweris.E.G.TandRPM.

Explanation.E.G.TandRPMaremonitoredontheA.P.UpageofEICAS/ECAMsystems.

QuestionNumber. 23. OneoftheaccessoriesdrivenfromtheA.P.Ugearboxinacentrifugalswitch,the

purposeofwhichisto.

OptionA.
armthegovernedspeedindicationcircuitsandmax.RPMgovernor.
OptionB.
canceltheignitioncircuitsandarmtheoverspeedprotectioncircuits.
OptionC.
controlstartingandautomaticextinguishingcircuits.
CorrectAnsweris.canceltheignitioncircuitsandarmtheoverspeedprotectioncircuits.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 24. WhatiniatesA.P.Ushutdown?.

OptionA.
Firedetection,lowoilpressure,highoiltemperature.
OptionB.
Overspeed,firedetection,lowoilquantity.

OptionC.
Lowoilpressure,lowoilpressure,highoiltemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Firedetection,lowoilpressure,highoiltemperature.
Explanation.Honeywell331200A.P.Uhandbookrefers.

15.19,PowerplantInstallation.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Pipes,electricalcablesandassociatedcomponentsofafiredetectionsystemshould
be.

OptionA.
fireresistant.

OptionB.
fireproof.
OptionC.
fireretardant.

CorrectAnsweris.fireresistant.

Explanation.Sensorsaresettoactuateatatemperaturebelowmeltingpointofthedetectoranditsassociated
cables.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Theminimumbendradiusforacontinuouslooptypefirewireis.

OptionA.
1/2inch.

OptionB.
1/8inch.

OptionC.
1inch.

CorrectAnsweris.1inch.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Acousticliningsmadefromcompositematerialsareusedinwhatsectionoftheengine?

OptionA.
Notusedtosuppressnoise.

OptionB.
Hotsection&ColdSection.

OptionC.
Coldsectiononly.
CorrectAnsweris.Coldsectiononly.
Explanation.RRPage205Para18refers,butseealsoJeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage35.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Vibrationmountsareusedfor.

OptionA.
stoppingvibrationsenteringtheengines.
OptionB.
preventingenginevibrationloadsbeingtransmittedtotheairframestructure.
OptionC.
dampingoutvibrationstressesonenginewhenbeingtransportedonanenginestand.
CorrectAnsweris.preventingenginevibrationloadsbeingtransmittedtotheairframestructure.
Explanation.SmallGTE'ssuchastheA.P.UinBoeing757and767useantivibrationmounts.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Anaircrafthasaheavylandingandoninspectionoftheenginemountingboltsthe
boltstorqueloadinghasreduced,youshould.

OptionA.
addwasherstotakeupanygaporslacknessandretorquetocorrectvalue.

OptionB.
removeboltandcarryoutinspectionastheboltmayhaveincreasedinlengthduetoheavy
landing.

OptionC.
retorqueboltuptocorrecttorquevalue.
CorrectAnsweris.removeboltandcarryoutinspectionastheboltmayhaveincreasedinlengthduetoheavy
landing.

Explanation.Ifthebolthasstretchedanswersaorbwillnotreturntheboltstotheoriginalstrength!!.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Forwardenginemountstakewhichloads?.

OptionA.
Thrust,verticalandshearloads.

OptionB.
Centrifugal,thrustandaxial.
OptionC.
Thrust,verticalandimpact.
CorrectAnsweris.Thrust,verticalandshearloads.

Explanation.Thisquestionisreferringtopylonmountedenginemounts.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Forwardenginemountstakewhichform?.

OptionA.
Castings.

OptionB.
Forgings.

OptionC.
Fabricatedsheetsteel.
CorrectAnsweris.Forgings.

Explanation.Forgingsarethestrongestformofmanufactureforsubstantialstructure.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Pipesaroundenginesare.

OptionA.
aluminium.
OptionB.
mildseamlesssteel.

OptionC.
stainlesssteel.
CorrectAnsweris.stainlesssteel.
Explanation.StainlessSteelisbestforcorrosionandheatresistance.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Fibrousmetallicliningfornoisesuppressionisused.

OptionA.
forlobetypenoisesuppressors.

OptionB.
incoldarea.

OptionC.
inhotarea.
CorrectAnsweris.inhotarea.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage205refers.

QuestionNumber. 10. Noiselininginthefanareaismadefrom.

OptionA.
layersofbondedresin.
OptionB.
poroustypeHoneycombandbackingsheet.
OptionC.
feltwithaluminiumsheet.

CorrectAnsweris.poroustypeHoneycombandbackingsheet.
Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetenginePage205refers.

QuestionNumber. 11. Apowerplantconsistsof.

OptionA.
abasicengineplusE.C.U.

OptionB.
abasicengineplusthrustreverser,exhaustsystemandgearboxwithaccessories.

OptionC.
thecompleteengineasitwouldbefoundonaircraftincludingallconnections,controls,
cowlings,intakeetc.

CorrectAnsweris.thecompleteengineasitwouldbefoundonaircraftincludingallconnections,controls,
cowlings,intakeetc.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage243para1refers.

QuestionNumber. 12. Acousticblanketsareinstalledto.

OptionA.
reducenoiselevels.

OptionB.
increasethermalefficiency.
OptionC.
aidthestreamliningoftheengine.
CorrectAnsweris.reducenoiselevels.

Explanation.Acousticblanketsareusedinbothhotandcoldsections.Thematerialdependsonthetemperature.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whencheckingtheeffectofinertiaontheengineafterheavylandingyouwouldfirst

checkthe.

OptionA.
thrustline.
OptionB.
compressorshaftfordistortion.

OptionC.
modulealignment.
CorrectAnsweris.modulealignment.
Explanation.Weassumethat'themodule'meansthepowerplant,aninitialcheckwillalwaysbethegeneral
visualofthepowerplantanditscowlings.

QuestionNumber. 14. Followingthereportsofaheavylandingyouwould.

OptionA.
carryoutacompletevisualexaminationofthepowerplant.
OptionB.
examinetheenginemountingsandborescopethenozzleguidevanesandturbine.
OptionC.
examinetheenginemountingsandfusepins.
CorrectAnsweris.carryoutacompletevisualexaminationofthepowerplant.
Explanation.C.A.A.I.PsLeaflet63referstoinspectionofpylons,mountsandcowlings.Asalloftheseform
partofthePowerplantthenanswerbismostcorrect.

QuestionNumber. 15. Thepurposeofspringbackandcushiononanenginepowerleveris.

OptionA.
usedwhenfrictionbuildsupinasystem.
OptionB.
usedtopreventthecontrolshittingthefuelcontrolstops.
OptionC.
usedwhenfulltravelisusedbutslightmovementisstillrequiredonthefuelcontrolunit.

CorrectAnsweris.usedwhenfulltravelisusedbutslightmovementisstillrequiredonthefuelcontrol
unit.
Explanation.SeethedashpotthrottleinRRTheJetEnginepage101.

QuestionNumber. 16. Whataresometimesinstalledinanenginemountingsystemtotuneouttheworstengine

vibrations?.

OptionA.
Springcushionedmountingpads.

OptionB.
Vibrationabsorbersofcalibratedweight.
OptionC.
Rubberencasedwiremeshvibrationisolators.

CorrectAnsweris.Rubberencasedwiremeshvibrationisolators.

Explanation.A.P.U'susethissortofenginemount.

QuestionNumber. 17. Wherearetheliftingpointsonahighbypassturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Onthefanandcompressorcasing.

OptionB.
Onthefan,turbineandcompressorcasing.
OptionC.
Onthefanandturbinecasing.

CorrectAnsweris.Onthefanandturbinecasing.
Explanation.Assumingthismeansliftingwithatypicalbootstrapkitforwardandaftmountsattachtothe
winches.

QuestionNumber. 18. Rubberantivibrationpadsarefittedtoengine.

OptionA.
componentstopreventfatigue.
OptionB.
cradlestopreventdamageduringtransportation.
OptionC.
pylonstopreventvibrationthroughtheairframe.
CorrectAnsweris.pylonstopreventvibrationthroughtheairframe.
Explanation.Quiteoftenusedinconjunctionwithconeboltmountings.

QuestionNumber. 19. Enginethrustistransmittedthroughmountingsthat.

OptionA.
aredesignedtotransmitengthrustequallythroughfrontandrearsupports.

OptionB.
aredesignedtopreventthethrustlineoftheenginevarying.

OptionC.
allowforradialandaxialexpansion.

CorrectAnsweris.allowforradialandaxialexpansion.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 20. Ifyoureducedthelengthofbellcrank(2)whatwouldhappentotheinputtothe

F.C.U?.

OptionA.
remainthesame.
OptionB.
reduce.

OptionC.
increase.

CorrectAnsweris.increase.

Explanation.Reducingthearmfrompoints1to2woulddecreasethearmlengthfromthecentreofrotationon
theF.C.Utotheconnectiononthebelcrank.ThiswouldINCREASEtheamountofrotarymovementintotheF.C.U.

15.20FireProtectionSystems

QuestionNumber. 1.
Afirewireisinstalled.

OptionA.
towithstandinertia,vibration,etc,encounteredduringnormaloperation.

OptionB.
vertically.
OptionC.
horizontally.

CorrectAnsweris.towithstandinertia,vibration,etc,encounteredduringnormaloperation.

Explanation.Firewirescanbeanyshapeorposition,retainedinrubberclips.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Resistiveandcapacitivetypefirewiresaretestedwith.

OptionA.
megger/voltmeter.
OptionB.
megger/ohmmeter.
OptionC.
multimeter.
CorrectAnsweris.megger/ohmmeter.
Explanation.JeppersonA&PPowerplantPage1111refers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Firewireclipshaverubberinthemto.

OptionA.
stopheattransfertotheelement.
OptionB.
insulatethefirewireelectrically.
OptionC.
supportthewire.
CorrectAnsweris.supportthewire.
Explanation.JeppersonA&PPowerplantPage119refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Fireextinguishersworkby.

OptionA.
combiningwithremainingoxygentogetridofit.
OptionB.
creatingmoreoxygen.

OptionC.
reducingoxygen.
CorrectAnsweris.combiningwithremainingoxygentogetridofit.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage136refers(Halon1211).

QuestionNumber. 5.
Firedetectionsystemswhicharerouted
throughanotherzone.

OptionA.
mustbeprotectedbytheuseofheatsinks.
OptionB.
mustbeprotectedfromheatsourcesinthezone.
OptionC.
arenotallowed.
CorrectAnsweris.mustbeprotectedfromheatsourcesinthezone.
Explanation.JAR25.1203statesthatafiredetectiondevicemustnotpassthroughanotherzoneunlessitis
protectedfromtheheatofthatzone.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Thetestswitchofacontinuousloopdetectorgivesa.

OptionA.
continuitycheck.
OptionB.
insulationcheck.

OptionC.
bondingcheck.

CorrectAnsweris.continuitycheck.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantPage133.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Whatarethetypesofcontinuousfiredetectionsystem?.

OptionA.
Capacitance.
OptionB.
Capacitanceandresistance.

OptionC.
Inductanceandcapacitance.

CorrectAnsweris.Capacitanceandresistance.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantPage133.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Whatistheoperatingprincipleofthespotdetectorsensorinafiredetection
system?.

OptionA.
Aconventionalthermocouplethatproducesacurrentflow.

OptionB.
Abimetallicthermoswitchthatcloseswhenheatedtoahightemperature.
OptionC.
Resistantcorematerialthatpreventscurrentflowatnormaltemperatures.

CorrectAnsweris.Abimetallicthermoswitchthatcloseswhenheatedtoahightemperature.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook112.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Inafixedfireextinguishingsystem,therearetwosmalllinesrunningfromthe
systemandexitingoverboard.Theselineexitportsarecoveredwithablowouttypeindicatordisc.Whichof
thefollowingstatementsistrue?.

OptionA.
Whentheredindicatordiscismissing,itindicatesthefireextinguishingsystemhasbeen
normallydischarged.

OptionB.
Whenthegreenindicatordiscismissing,itindicatesthefireextinguishingsystemhashada
thermaldischarge.
OptionC.
Whentheyellowindicatordiscismissing,itindicatesthefireextinguishingsystemhasbeen
normallydischarged.

CorrectAnsweris.Whentheyellowindicatordiscismissing,itindicatesthefireextinguishingsystemhas
beennormallydischarged.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Twocontinuousloopfiredetectionsystemsthatwillnottestduetoabrokendetector

elementarethe.

OptionA.
thermocouplesystemandtheLindbergsystem.

OptionB.
KiddesystemandtheFenwalsystem.

OptionC.
KiddesystemandtheLindbergsystem.

CorrectAnsweris.KiddesystemandtheFenwalsystem.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook1615.

QuestionNumber. 11. Whichofthefollowingfiredetectionsystemsmeasurestemperaturerisecomparedtoa

referencetemperature?.

OptionA.
Lindbergcontinuouselement.
OptionB.
Thermocouple.

OptionC.
Thermalswitch.

CorrectAnsweris.Thermocouple.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook114.

QuestionNumber. 12. Afireinvolvingenergizedelectricalequipmentisdefinedasa.

OptionA.
classBfire.

OptionB.
classDfire.

OptionC.
classCfire.

CorrectAnsweris.classCfire.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 13. Howaremostaircraftturbineenginefireextinguishingsystemsactivated?.

OptionA.
Manualremotecontrolvalve.
OptionB.
Pushrodassembly.
OptionC.
Electricallydischargedcartridges.
CorrectAnsweris.Electricallydischargedcartridges.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 14. Afiredetectionsystemthatoperatesontherateoftemperatureriseisa.

OptionA.
thermocouplesystem.

OptionB.
thermalswitchsystem.
OptionC.
continuousloopsystem.
CorrectAnsweris.thermocouplesystem.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 15. WhydoesonetypeofFenwalfiredetectionsystemusespotdetectorswiredinparallel

betweentwoseparatecircuits?.

OptionA.
Sothatasinglefaultmayexistinthesystemwithoutsoundingafalsealarm.
OptionB.
Toprovideaninstallationthatisequaltotwoseparatesystems:aprimarysystemanda
secondary,orbackupsystem.
OptionC.
Sothatadoublefaultmayexistinthesystemwithoutsoundingafalsealarm.
CorrectAnsweris.Sothatasinglefaultmayexistinthesystemwithoutsoundingafalsealarm.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. Howdoescarbondioxide(CO2)extinguishanaircraftenginefire?.

OptionA.
Byloweringthetemperaturetoapointwherecombustionwillnottakeplace.

OptionB.
Thehighpressurespraylowersthetemperatureandblowsoutthefire.
OptionC.
Contactwiththeairconvertstheliquidintosnowandgaswhichsmotherstheflame.
CorrectAnsweris.Contactwiththeairconvertstheliquidintosnowandgaswhichsmotherstheflame.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Afueloroilfireisdefinedasa.

OptionA.
classBfire.

OptionB.
classCfire.

OptionC.
classAfire.

CorrectAnsweris.classBfire.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 18. Whichofthefollowingisthesafestfireextinguishingagenttousefromastandpoint

oftoxicityandcorrosionhazards?

OptionA.
Bromotrifluoromethane(Halon1301).
OptionB.
Bromochlorodifluoromethane(Halon1211).
OptionC.
Dibromodifluoromethane(Halon1202).
CorrectAnsweris.Bromotrifluoromethane(Halon1301).
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 19. Theexplosivecartridgeinthedischargevalveofafireextinguishercontaineris.

OptionA.
notalifedatedunit.
OptionB.
alifedatedunit.
OptionC.
mechanicallyfired.

CorrectAnsweris.alifedatedunit.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianAirframeTextbook1622.

QuestionNumber. 20. Afiredetectionsystemoperatesontheprincipleofabuildupofgaspressurewithin

atubeproportionaltotemperature.Whichofthefollowing
systemsdoesthisstatementdefine?.

OptionA.
Thermalswitchsystem.
OptionB.
Lindbergcontinuouselementsystem.
OptionC.
Kiddecontinuousloopsystem.
CorrectAnsweris.Lindbergcontinuouselementsystem.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPowerplantTextbook1116.

QuestionNumber. 21. Themostsatisfactoryextinguishingagentforanintakefireis.

OptionA.
methylbromide.

OptionB.
drychemical.

OptionC.
carbondioxide.

CorrectAnsweris.drychemical.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook1622.

QuestionNumber. 22. Howisthefireextinguishingagentdistributedintheenginesection?.

OptionA.
Spraynozzlesandperforatedtubing.
OptionB.
Spraynozzlesandfluidpumps.
OptionC.
Nitrogenpressureandslingerrings.
CorrectAnsweris.Spraynozzlesandperforatedtubing.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook1622.

QuestionNumber. 23. Whatistheprincipleofoperationofthecontinuousloopfire

detectorsystemsensor?.

OptionA.
Coreresistancematerialwhichpreventscurrentflowatnormaltemperatures.

OptionB.
Abimetallicthermoswitchwhichcloseswhenheatedtoahightemperature.
OptionC.
Fusematerialwhichmeltsathightemperatures.
CorrectAnsweris.Coreresistancematerialwhichpreventscurrentflowatnormaltemperatures.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook115.

QuestionNumber. 24. Thefiredetectionsystemthatusesasinglewiresurroundedbyacontinuousstringof

ceramicbeadsinatubeisthe.

OptionA.
Kiddesystem.

OptionB.
thermocouplesystem.

OptionC.
Fenwalsystem.

CorrectAnsweris.Fenwalsystem.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook115.

QuestionNumber. 25. Thefiredetectionsystemthatusestwowiresimbeddedinaceramiccorewithinatube

isthe.

OptionA.
Lindbergsystem.
OptionB.
Kiddesystem.

OptionC.
Fenwalsystem.

CorrectAnsweris.Kiddesystem.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook115.

QuestionNumber. 26. Acontinuousloopfiredetectoriswhattypeofdetector?.

OptionA.
Rateoftemperaturerisedetector.
OptionB.
Spotdetector.

OptionC.
Overheatdetector.
CorrectAnsweris.Overheatdetector.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook115.

QuestionNumber. 27. Whichofthefollowingfiredetectionsystemswilldetectafirewhenanelementis

inoperativebutwillnottestwhenthetestcircuitisenergized?.

OptionA.
TheKiddesystemandtheFenwalsystem.

OptionB.
ThethermocouplesystemandtheLindbergsystem.
OptionC.
TheKiddesystemandthethermocouplesystem.

CorrectAnsweris.TheKiddesystemandtheFenwalsystem.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook115.

QuestionNumber. 28. Afterafireisextinguished,oroverheatconditionremovedinaircraftequippedwith

aSystronDonnerfiredetector,thedetectionsystem.

OptionA.
mustbemanuallyreset.
OptionB.
automaticallyresets.

OptionC.
sensingcomponentmustbereplaced.
CorrectAnsweris.automaticallyresets.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook117.


QuestionNumber. 29. Forfiredetectionandextinguishingpurposes,aircraftpowerplantareasaredivided
intofirezonesbasedon.

OptionA.
thevolumeandsmoothnessoftheairflowthroughenginecompartments.

OptionB.
enginetypeandsize.

OptionC.
hotandcoldsectionsoftheengine.
CorrectAnsweris.hotandcoldsectionsoftheengine.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 30. Whatisthefunctionofafiredetectionsystem?.

OptionA.
Todischargethepowerplantfireextinguishingsystemattheoriginofthefire.

OptionB.
Toactivateawarningdeviceintheeventofapowerplantfire.

OptionC.
Toidentifythelocationofapowerplantfire.

CorrectAnsweris.Toactivateawarningdeviceintheeventofapowerplantfire.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 31. Whatretainsthenitrogenchargeandfireextinguishingagentinahighrateof

discharge(HRD)container?.

OptionA.
Pressuregaugeandcartridge.
OptionB.
Breakablediskorfusibledisk.

OptionC.
Pressureswitchandcheckteevalve.
CorrectAnsweris.Breakablediskorfusibledisk.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook1115.

QuestionNumber. 32. TheuseofwateronclassDfires.

OptionA.
willcausethefiretoburnmoreviolentlyandcancauseexplosions.

OptionB.
hasnoeffect.

OptionC.
ismosteffectiveifsprayedinafinemist.

CorrectAnsweris.willcausethefiretoburnmoreviolentlyandcancauseexplosions.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook1112.

QuestionNumber. 33. Thepullingout(ordown)ofanilluminatedfirehandleinatypicallargejet

aircraftfireprotectionsystemcommonlyaccomplisheswhatevents?.

OptionA.
Closesfuelshutoff,closeshydraulicshutoff,disconnectsthegeneratorfield,andarmsthefire
extinguishingsystem.
OptionB.
Closesfuelshutoff,closeshydraulicshutoff,closestheoxygenshutoff,disconnectsthe

generatorfield,andarmsthefireextinguishingsystem.

OptionC.
Closesallfirewallshutoffvalves,disconnectsthegenerator,anddischargesafirebottle.
CorrectAnsweris.Closesfuelshutoff,closeshydraulicshutoff,disconnectsthegeneratorfield,andarmsthe
fireextinguishingsystem.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 34. Themostsatisfactoryextinguishingagentforanelectricalfireis.

OptionA.
carbontetrachloride.

OptionB.
methylbromide.

OptionC.
carbondioxide.

CorrectAnsweris.carbondioxide.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook1113

QuestionNumber. 35. Whichofthefollowingfiredetectorsarecommonlyusedinthepowersectionofan

enginenacelle?.

OptionA.
Rateoftemperaturerisedetectors.
OptionB.
COdetectors.

OptionC.
Smokedetectors.
CorrectAnsweris.Rateoftemperaturerisedetectors.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook113.

QuestionNumber. 36. Whichofthefollowingfiredetectionsystemsusesheatin

thenormaltestingofthesystem?.

OptionA.
TheKiddesystemandtheFenwalsystem.

OptionB.
ThethermocouplesystemandtheLindbergsystem.
OptionC.
ThethermocouplesystemandtheFenwalsystem.

CorrectAnsweris.ThethermocouplesystemandtheLindbergsystem.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PTechnicianPropulsionTextbook115.

QuestionNumber. 37. Howareextinguishersprayringscheckedforfreedomfromobstruction?.

OptionA.
Firingthesystem.
OptionB.
Blowingthroughwithcompressedair.
OptionC.
Pumpingwaterthroughthesystem.

CorrectAnsweris.Blowingthroughwithcompressedair.
Explanation.Answeraistheonlyreasonableanswer.


QuestionNumber. 38. Whatisusedasanextinguishantinfirebottles?.

OptionA.
Freoncompounds.
OptionB.
Halogenatedhydrocarbons.

OptionC.
Water.
CorrectAnsweris.Halogenatedhydrocarbons.

Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinesPowerplantPage136refers,BUTHalogenatedHydrocarbonsareFreon
compounds.RollsRoycePage157alsorefers.

QuestionNumber. 39. Theadvantageofthetwoshotfirebottlesystemis.

OptionA.
onebottlecanbedischargedaftercertaintimedelayfromtheotherbottle.

OptionB.
bothbottlescanbeusedineitheroftheengines.

OptionC.
onebottlecanbeusedtwice.
CorrectAnsweris.bothbottlescanbeusedineitheroftheengines.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbineEngines136refers.Notethateachbottlecanonlybedischargedonce.

QuestionNumber. 40. Tocheckafirebottleinsituisserviceable.

OptionA.
weighit,checkblowoutdiscs,checkpressure.
OptionB.
checkblowoutdisconly.

OptionC.
checkblowoutdisc,popupindicators,expirydateandpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.checkblowoutdisc,popupindicators,expirydateandpressure.
Explanation.C.A.I.PsAL3/10para4.3mentionsallthesethings.

QuestionNumber. 41. Resistivetypefirewiresaretestedusing.

OptionA.
megger/ohmmeter.
OptionB.
ammeter/ohmmeter.
OptionC.
megger/voltmeter.
CorrectAnsweris.megger/ohmmeter.
Explanation.Themeggertestsinsulationtheohmmetertestscontinuity.

QuestionNumber. 42. Whentestinganinstalledfirebottle.

OptionA.
amultimeterused.
OptionB.
alampand1.5Vcellused.

OptionC.
asafetyohmmeterisused.

CorrectAnsweris.asafetyohmmeterisused.

Explanation.Anyexplosivedevicerequirestheuseofasafetyohmmetertolimitcurrentflowthroughthe

ignitor.

QuestionNumber. 43. Oncheckingafaultfreefiredetectionsystem.

OptionA.
usemeggeraspernormal.

OptionB.
ameggerisnevertobeused.
OptionC.
useameggeronlyforashortwhileasitcanpolarisetheelement.
CorrectAnsweris.useameggeronlyforashortwhileasitcanpolarisetheelement.
Explanation.Thefaultfreeorcontinuousloopfirewireiscapacitiveandresistive.Prolongeduseofthe
meggercouldpolariseorchargethefirewire,togiveafalsecapacitivereading.

QuestionNumber. 44. 3waystotestserviceabilityofafixedfirebottleinsituare.

OptionA.
weigh,pressure,blowoutdisc.

OptionB.
weigh,pressure,popupindicator.
OptionC.
pressure,popupindicator,blowoutdisc.
CorrectAnsweris.pressure,popupindicator,blowoutdisc.
Explanation.A&PMechanicHandbookEAAC65Page401refers(Youcan'tweighthebottleinsitu).

QuestionNumber. 45. Wheninstallingaflowvalveona'twoshot'fireextinguishingsystemcaremustbe

takentomakesure.

OptionA.
flowarrowshouldbeinacorrectdirection.

OptionB.
flowvalveispointingtowardstherespectivebottle.
OptionC.
prioritysystemmusthavethebiggerflowside.
CorrectAnsweris.flowarrowshouldbeinacorrectdirection.

Explanation.Twoshotsystemsdonothaveanypriority.Anyflowvalvemustbefittedintherightdirection
whichistowardtheenginenotthebottle!.

QuestionNumber. 46. Omissionofcrushablewasheronenginefirewireconnectorwill.

OptionA.
allowmoistureingress.
OptionB.
affectfirewirecontinuity.
OptionC.
affectfirewirecapacitance.
CorrectAnsweris.allowmoistureingress.
Explanation.JeppesenA&Ppowerplantpage1110referstocoppercrushwashersattheconnectors.Answersa
andccannotberightthereforebmakesbestsense.

QuestionNumber. 47. Dischargecartridgesofthefirebottlehave.

OptionA.
lifetimeinhours/calendarandreplacewhicheverislonger.
OptionB.
lifetimeinhours/orcalendarandreplacewhicheverissooner.

OptionC.
nolifetimeitisonlyreplacedwhenunserviceable.

CorrectAnsweris.lifetimeinhours/orcalendarandreplacewhicheverissooner.

Explanation.Operatorsusuallychangecartridgesatplannedchecks.Thecartridgealsohasafinite
manufacturescalendarlife.Thisisnormallylonger.

QuestionNumber. 48. TheKiddeFaultFreeFiredetectionsystemhashowmanyinternalwiresinthesensing

element?.

OptionA.
1.

OptionB.
3.

OptionC.
2.

CorrectAnsweris.2.

Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage125Refers.

QuestionNumber. 49. Whentestingatwopinfirebottleconnector.

OptionA.
continuitytest1pinthenshorttwotogether.

OptionB.
shorttwopinstogether.
OptionC.
continuitytest1pin,thentheother,thenshorttwotogether.

CorrectAnsweris.shorttwopinstogether.
Explanation.C.A.I.PsEEL/17para3.6.4Statesthattocheckforinsulationshorttwopinstogetherandcheck
forinsulationresistancebetweenbodyandshortedpinsfrombody.

QuestionNumber. 50. Gastypefirewiresoperatebyutilising.

OptionA.
thechangeinthegaspressure.

OptionB.
thechangeinthegasdielectriclevel.

OptionC.
thechangeintheelectricalresistanceofthegas.

CorrectAnsweris.thechangeinthegaspressure.

Explanation.RRTheJetEnginepage156Para16refers.Thesegasfilledtypefirewiresgobythenameof
'SystronDonner'.

QuestionNumber. 51. Onafirebottle,iftheindicatorpinwasprotruding,thiswouldindicate.

OptionA.
thebottleisunderweight.

OptionB.
extinguisherhadbeenfired.
OptionC.
anoverpressurehadoccurredinthebottle.

CorrectAnsweris.extinguisherhadbeenfired.

Explanation.C.A.I.P'sAL/310describesandshowsadischargeindicatorpindevice.

QuestionNumber. 52. Whentestingasquibonafirebottle,youusea.

OptionA.
multimeter(AVO).
OptionB.
lowcurrentohmmeter.

OptionC.
lampand1.5Vcell.

CorrectAnsweris.lowcurrentohmmeter.

Explanation.RollsRoycetheJetEnginePage28refers.

QuestionNumber. 53. Inatwoshotfireextinguishingsystem.

OptionA.
extinguishersdistributedoncetoeitherenginecompartment.
OptionB.
extinguisherdistributedtwicetoeachenginecompartment.

OptionC.
onesquibcanbefired,ifthatfailsthenthe2ndsquibcanbefired.

CorrectAnsweris.extinguishersdistributedoncetoeitherenginecompartment.
Explanation.Oneshotfromeachbottletoeitherengineorbothshotstooneengine.

QuestionNumber. 54. MethylBromidefireextinguisherareinstalledwithneck.

OptionA.
horizontal.
OptionB.
atthebottom.

OptionC.
atthetop.
CorrectAnsweris.atthetop.
Explanation.Theheavierfluidispushedoutofthebottlebytheheadofgassittingabovetheliquid.

QuestionNumber. 55. InaFenwallfiredetectionsystem.

OptionA.
thetubeisinconelandwireisnickel.

OptionB.
innerelectrodeisinconelwire.

OptionC.
outerelectrodeisnickeltube.

CorrectAnsweris.thetubeisinconelandwireisnickel.

Explanation.NIL. www.fenwallcontrols.com

QuestionNumber. 56. Whenafireextinguisherisdischargedtheimmediateactionis.

OptionA.
operateenginetoidle.
OptionB.
cleanwithcoldwater.
OptionC.
cleanwithhotwater.

CorrectAnsweris.cleanwithhotwater.

Explanation.Whentheextinguishantisintroducedintothegaspathhotwatershouldbeused.JeppesenGas
TurbinePowerplantsPage138refers.

15.21,EngineMonitoringandGroundOperation.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Whoestablishestherecommendedoperatingtimebetweenoverhauls(T.B.O)ofagas
turbineengine.

OptionA.
Theenginemanufacturer.
OptionB.
Theoperator(utilizingmanufacturerdataandtrendanalysis)workinginconjunctionwiththe
AirworthinessAuthority.
OptionC.
TheAirworthinessAuthorityalone.
CorrectAnsweris.Theoperator(utilizingmanufacturerdataandtrendanalysis)workinginconjunctionwith
theAirworthinessAuthority.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook327.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Whatisthefirstengineinstrumentindicationofasuccessfulstartofaturbine
engine?.

OptionA.
Ariseinoilpressure.
OptionB.
Ariseintheenginefuelflow.

OptionC.
Ariseintheexhaustgastemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Ariseintheexhaustgastemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Ahungstartisindicatedbythe.

OptionA.
exhaustgastemperatureexceedsspecifiedlimits.
OptionB.
failstoreachidleRPM.
OptionC.
RPMexceedsspecifiedoperatingspeed.

CorrectAnsweris.failstoreachidleRPM.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook47.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Theblendingofbladesandvanesinaturbineengine.

OptionA.
maysometimesbeaccomplishedwiththeengineinstalled,ordinarilyusingpowertools.

OptionB.
shouldbeperformedparalleltothelengthofthebladeusingsmoothcontourstominimizestress

points.

OptionC.
isusuallyaccomplishedonlyatengineoverhaul.
CorrectAnsweris.NoAnswer.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Duringinspection,turbineenginecomponentsexposedtohightemperaturesmayonlybe
markedwithsuchmaterialsasallowedbythemanufacturer.Thesematerialsgenerallyinclude.

OptionA.
layoutdye,commercialfelttipmarkerorchalk.
OptionB.
layoutdye,commercialfelttipmarker,waxorgreasepencil.
OptionC.
layoutdye,commercialfelttipmarker,waxorgreasepencil,chalkorgraphiteleadpencil.
CorrectAnsweris.layoutdye,commercialfelttipmarkerorchalk.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook426.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Whentheleadingedgeofafirststageturbinebladeisfoundtohavestressrupture
cracks,whichofthefollowingshouldbesuspected?.

OptionA.
Faultycoolingshield.
OptionB.
Overspeedcondition.

OptionC.
Overtemperaturecondition.

CorrectAnsweris.Overtemperaturecondition.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook425.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Amagneticchipdetectorinspectionshouldbecarriedout.

OptionA.
withinaspecifiedtimefromshutdown.

OptionB.
withenginecold.
OptionC.
withenginerunning.

CorrectAnsweris.withinaspecifiedtimefromshutdown.

Explanation.A.L.F502and507engineson146/R.JspecifythattheengineM.C.Dbecheckedafter20minsbut
before2hrssinceshutdown.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Whatistheproperstartingsequenceforaturbojetengine?.

OptionA.
Starter,ignition,fuel.
OptionB.
Starter,fuel,ignition.
OptionC.
Ignition,starter,fuel.
CorrectAnsweris.Starter,ignition,fuel.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook47.


QuestionNumber. 9.
Foreignobjectdamageonacompressor,whenboroscoping,isindicatedby.

OptionA.
tipcurl.

OptionB.
nicksandscores.
OptionC.
flats.
CorrectAnsweris.nicksandscores.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage513refers.

QuestionNumber. 10. Turbinebladesaregenerallymoresusceptibletooperatingdamagethancompressor

bladesbecauseof.

OptionA.
highertemperaturestresses.
OptionB.
highercentrifugalloading.

OptionC.
highpressureandhighvelocitygasflow.
CorrectAnsweris.highertemperaturestresses.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Amagneticchipdetectordetects.

OptionA.
particlesheldinsuspension.
OptionB.
particleswhicharetoosmallforthenakedeye.
OptionC.
ferrousparticlesonly.
CorrectAnsweris.ferrousparticlesonly.
Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantsPage626refers.

QuestionNumber. 12. Acooloffperiodpriortoshutdownofaturbineengineisdoneto.

OptionA.
preventvaporlockinthefuelcontroland/orfuellines.

OptionB.
preventseizureoftheenginebearings.

OptionC.
allowtheturbinewheeltocoolbeforethecasecontractsaroundit.

CorrectAnsweris.allowtheturbinewheeltocoolbeforethecasecontractsaroundit.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook49.

QuestionNumber. 13. Whenstartingaturbineengine,thestartershouldbedisengaged.

OptionA.
onlyaftertheenginehasreachedfullidleRPM.
OptionB.
whentheignitionandfuelsystemareactivated.
OptionC.
aftertheenginehasreachedselfsustainingspeed.

CorrectAnsweris.aftertheenginehasreachedselfsustainingspeed.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook47.

QuestionNumber. 14. Whatshouldbedoneinitiallyifaturbineenginecatchesfirewhenstarting?.

OptionA.
Continuestartingattemptinordertoblowoutthefire.

OptionB.
Continueenginestartrotationanddischargeafireextinguisherintotheintake.

OptionC.
Turnoffthefuelandcontinueenginerotationwiththestarter.

CorrectAnsweris.Turnoffthefuelandcontinueenginerotationwiththestarter.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook47.

QuestionNumber. 15. Aturbineenginehotsectionisparticularlysusceptibletowhichkindofdamage?.

OptionA.
Scoring.

OptionB.
Galling.

OptionC.
Cracking.

CorrectAnsweris.Cracking.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 16. IfaturbineengineisunabletoreachtakeoffE.P.RbeforeitsE.G.Tlimitis

reached,thisisanindicationthatthe.

OptionA.
fuelcontrolmustbereplaced.
OptionB.
E.G.Tcontrollerisoutofadjustment.

OptionC.
compressormaybecontaminatedordamaged.
CorrectAnsweris.compressormaybecontaminatedordamaged.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 17. Whichofthefollowingenginevariablesisthemostcriticalduringturbineengine

operation?.

OptionA.
CompressorRPM.

OptionB.
Turbineinlettemperature.

OptionC.
Compressorinletairtemperature.

CorrectAnsweris.Turbineinlettemperature.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 18. Withtheenginerunningatidle,theE.P.Rsystemreadsjustover1.

OptionA.
Thesystemhasfailedandneedsattention.
OptionB.
Thesystemneedsrecalibrationbackto'1'.

OptionC.
Thisisanormalconditionanddoesnotneedattention.
CorrectAnsweris.Thisisanormalconditionanddoesnotneedattention.
Explanation.E.P.Rwiththeengineshutdownshouldread1.Atidleaverysmallpressureincreaseoccursin
thejetpipe.

QuestionNumber. 19. Therecurrentingestionofdustorotherfineairborneparticulatesintoanenginecan

resultin.

OptionA.
theneedforlessfrequentabrasivegritcleaningoftheengine.

OptionB.
foreignobjectdamagetothecompressorsection.
OptionC.
erosiondamagetothecompressorandturbinesections.
CorrectAnsweris.erosiondamagetothecompressorandturbinesections.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 20. Whentheengineisnotrunning,andengineblanksareinstalled.TheE.P.Rgaugeshows

1.0,then.

OptionA.
thetransmitterisfaulty.

OptionB.
thereceiverisfaulty.
OptionC.
itisnormal.

CorrectAnsweris.itisnormal.

Explanation.JeppersonGasTurbinePowerplantPage1217Figure1212A.

QuestionNumber. 21. Whichofthefollowingmaybeusedtoaccomplishinternalinspectionofanassembled

gasturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Ultrasound,andfluorescentpenetrantandultravioletlight.
OptionB.
Xrayandaborescope.
OptionC.
Infraredphotographyandfluorescentpenetrantandultravioletlight.

CorrectAnsweris.Xrayandaborescope.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 22. Rundowntimeisindicativeof.

OptionA.
anF.C.Umalfunction.

OptionB.
compressormalfunction.
OptionC.
thefreedomofrotationofthecompressor.
CorrectAnsweris.thefreedomofrotationofthecompressor.
Explanation.Shortrundowntimeisindicativeofbearingfailure.


QuestionNumber. 23. Ahungstartorfalsestartisoneinwhich.

OptionA.
lightup'occurs,buttheRPMdoesnotincrease.
OptionB.
thereisno'lightup'.
OptionC.
theenginedoesnotrotate.

CorrectAnsweris.lightup'occurs,buttheRPMdoesnotincrease.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantsPage101Refers.

QuestionNumber. 24. Whatwouldbethepossiblecauseifagasturbineenginehashighexhaustgas

temperature,highfuelflow,andlowRPMatallenginepowersettings?.

OptionA.
Fuelcontroloutofadjustment.

OptionB.
LooseorcorrodedthermocoupleprobesfortheE.G.Tindicator.

OptionC.
Turbinedamageorlossofturbineefficiency.

CorrectAnsweris.Turbinedamageorlossofturbineefficiency.

Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantTextbook45.

QuestionNumber. 25. Inregardtousingaturbineengineoilanalysisprogram,whichofthefollowingis

NOTtrue?.

OptionA.
Itisbesttostartanoilanalysisprogramonanenginewhenitisnew.
OptionB.
Asuccessfuloilanalysisprogramshouldberunoveranengine'stotaloperatinglifesothat
normaltrendscanbeestablished.

OptionC.
Generally,anaccuratetrendforecastmaybemadeafteranengine'sfirstoilsampleanalysis.

CorrectAnsweris.Generally,anaccuratetrendforecastmaybemadeafteranengine'sfirstoilsample
analysis.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 26. Whichofthefollowingistheleastlikelyindicationofamainbearingfailure?.

OptionA.
Highoilconsumption.

OptionB.
Highoiltemperature.

OptionC.
Highoilpressure.
CorrectAnsweris.Highoilpressure.
Explanation.LowoilpressurewouldindicatebearingfailurenotHigh!.

QuestionNumber. 27. Aftershutdown,flamesarepresentintheexhaustpipe.Theprobablecauseis.

OptionA.
adefectivefuelcontrolunit(F.C.U).

OptionB.
adefectivepressurizinganddumpvalve.
OptionC.
adefectiveH.Pcock.

CorrectAnsweris.adefectivepressurizinganddumpvalve.
Explanation.JeppesenGasTurbinePowerplantPage756refers.

QuestionNumber. 28. IftheL.Pcockisusedtoshutdownanengine.

OptionA.
theF.C.Uwillcontinuetofunction.
OptionB.
flameswillappearintheexhaust.
OptionC.
theH.Pfuelpumpwillrundry.

CorrectAnsweris.theH.Pfuelpumpwillrundry.

Explanation.TheL.Pcockisnormallyaircraftmounted.TheenginewillrununtiltheH.Pfuelpumprunsdry.

QuestionNumber. 29. Whenacceleratingfrom'lightup'togroundidlingspeed,theE.G.Twill.

OptionA.
remainconstant.
OptionB.
increaseaboveidlevaluethendecreasetonormal.

OptionC.
decreasebelowidlevaluethenincreasetonormal.

CorrectAnsweris.increaseaboveidlevaluethendecreasetonormal.

Explanation.AllGasTurbinestendtooverfueluntiltheRPMincreasessufficientlytosupplycorrectidleair
flow.

QuestionNumber. 30. Agasturbineengineisstoppedbyclosing.

OptionA.
L.Pcock.

OptionB.
H.Pcock.

OptionC.
throttlevalve.

CorrectAnsweris.H.Pcock.

Explanation.RollsRoyceTheJetEnginePage110refers.

QuestionNumber. 31. A'wetstart'isindicatedby.

OptionA.
notemperatureindication.

OptionB.
lowRPM.

OptionC.
aprolongedcrankingperiod.
CorrectAnsweris.notemperatureindication.

Explanation.Duetolackofignition.

QuestionNumber. 32. Theengineacceleratestoidlingby.

OptionA.
gasflow.

OptionB.
combinedeffortsofstartermotorandgasflow.
OptionC.
startermotor.

CorrectAnsweris.combinedeffortsofstartermotorandgasflow.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 33. Anoilemissionspectrometermeasures.

OptionA.
particlesinsuspension.
OptionB.
particlesonthesurface.

OptionC.
specificgravityoftheoil.
CorrectAnsweris.particlesinsuspension.
Explanation.Thecolourofthespectrumproduceduponburningtheoilindicatespartspermillionofall
metallicelementscontainedinthesample.

QuestionNumber. 34. Abroadbandvibrationreadingindicates.

OptionA.
thetotalvibrationsensedbythetransducer.

OptionB.
thepeakallowablevibration.
OptionC.
theN1vibration.
CorrectAnsweris.thetotalvibrationsensedbythetransducer.

Explanation.Broadbandisthetotalofallthevibrationssensed.

QuestionNumber. 35. Vibrationanalysersdeterminewhichcomponentisvibratingbyanalysing.

OptionA.
voltage.

OptionB.
amplitude.
OptionC.
frequency.
CorrectAnsweris.frequency.
Explanation.Thefasterthecompressorshaftsrotatethehigherthefrequency.

QuestionNumber. 36. Highfrequencyvibration.

OptionA.
causesenginecomponentstocrack.
OptionB.
energisesairparticlespriortocompression.

OptionC.
cangiveanindicationofafluctuating(E.P.R).
CorrectAnsweris.causesenginecomponentstocrack.
Explanation.Themorevibrationcyclesthenearertofailurethecomponentwillbecome.

QuestionNumber. 37. Engineoilsamplinganalysisistaken.

OptionA.
afterengineshutdown.
OptionB.
atspecifictimeafterengineshutdown.
OptionC.
whenoillevelishigh.
CorrectAnsweris.atspecifictimeafterengineshutdown.
Explanation.JeppesenA&PPowerplantpage935refers.

QuestionNumber. 38. Withexternalpowerapplied,theenginewillnotrunuptoidleafterreaching

startingspeed.Thelikelyfaultwouldbewiththe.

OptionA.
FuelControlUnit.
OptionB.
clutch.

OptionC.
battery.

CorrectAnsweris.FuelControlUnit.
Explanation.Onceanenginehasreachedstartercutoutspeedtheonlythingthatcanstopitacceleratingis
underfuelling.

QuestionNumber. 39. Whenrunningdownanengine.

OptionA.
itshouldbedoneasslowlyaspossibletoassistthermalstress.
OptionB.
itshouldbedoneasquicklyaspossibletostopexcessoffuelgathering.

OptionC.
itshouldbedoneasslowlyaspossibletoreducethermalstres.

CorrectAnsweris.itshouldbedoneasslowlyaspossibletoreducethermalstress.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftGasTurbinePowerplantPage142refers.

QuestionNumber. 40. Whatmaybeanindicationofableedvalvestuckintheclosedposition?.

OptionA.
Overspeed.
OptionB.
LowE.G.Treading.
OptionC.
CompressorstallingatlowRPM.

CorrectAnsweris.CompressorstallingatlowRPM.

Explanation.AclosedbleedvalveatlowRPMmeansthecompressorhastoomuchairtohandle,henceitmay
stallorsurge.

QuestionNumber. 41. ExcessiveE.G.Tcan.

OptionA.
causeN.G.Vtocreep.

OptionB.
causedamagetoturbine.
OptionC.
causedamagetojetpipe.

CorrectAnsweris.causedamagetoturbine.

Explanation.Theturbineisthehigheststressedcomponentintheengine.

QuestionNumber. 42. Ajetenginehasahighoiltemperaturebutallotherpowerparametersarenormal.The

probablecauseis.

OptionA.
alargequantityofoilbeingreturnedtotank.
OptionB.
gearboxleakage.
OptionC.
amainbearingindistress.

CorrectAnsweris.amainbearingindistress.

Explanation.Oilsystemscoolaswellaslubricate.

QuestionNumber. 43. Whencleaningsaltfromacompressor.

OptionA.
usewaterthenmanufacturer'scleaningsolution.
OptionB.
usewateratlowpowerthenwaterathighpower.
OptionC.
neverusewater,useonlytherecommendedsolution.

CorrectAnsweris.usewateratlowpowerthenwaterathighpower.
Explanation.JeppesenAircraftgasturbinePowerplantsPage55referstodesalinationwashesusingwateronly.

QuestionNumber. 44. Ahotstartrefersto.

OptionA.
earlyignition.

OptionB.
highE.G.TbeforeidleRPMisachieved.

OptionC.
toomuchfuelbeingsupplied.
CorrectAnsweris.highE.G.TbeforeidleRPMisachieved.

Explanation.Ahotstartisdefinedasanovertempingoftheengineastheenginestarts.Itmaybecausedby
overfuelling,butnotnecessarily.

QuestionNumber. 45. Ifacompressorsurgeoccurs,itisrecognizedby.

OptionA.
coughinginthecompressorandvibration.
OptionB.
fluctuatingRPMandfuelflow.
OptionC.
fluctuatingE.G.Tandthrust.
CorrectAnsweris.coughinginthecompressorandvibration.
Explanation.WhilstE.G.TandRPMwillfluctuate,fuelflowwillnotandthrustcannotbemeasured.Therefore
coughingandvibrationisthecorrectanswer.

QuestionNumber. 46. Cracksmayoccurinhotsectioncomponentsofaturbineengineiftheyaremarked

duringinspectionwith.

OptionA.
aleadpencil.

OptionB.
chalk.
OptionC.
layoutdye.
CorrectAnsweris.aleadpencil.

Explanation.Graphitebasedmarkerscancauseintergranularcorrosion.SeeJeppesenGasTurbinePowerplants
Page531.

QuestionNumber. 47. Whatmustnotbeusedduringanenginecompressorwash?.

OptionA.
Chlorine.

OptionB.
Desalinizationsolution.
OptionC.
Crushedalmond.

CorrectAnsweris.Chlorine.

Explanation.Byeliminationbiscorrect.Crushedalmondanddesalinationsolutionsareacceptedcompressor
washapplications.

QuestionNumber. 48. Trendmonitoringofspectrometricoilanalysisiscarriedouthowoften?.

OptionA.
Duringeachscheduledmaintenanceperiod.
OptionB.
Atsetperiodsoncetherateofwearhasbeenestablished.

OptionC.
Aftereveryrepairormodification.
CorrectAnsweris.Atsetperiodsoncetherateofwearhasbeenestablished.

Explanation.Newcomponentsalwayswearmorethanwhentheyarerunin.SOAPmonitoringperiodsdependonthe
componentnotontheaircraftservicingcycle.

QuestionNumber. 49. Startinganenginewithableedvalvestuckclosedwouldcause:.

OptionA.
lowE.G.T.
OptionB.
possiblestallingoftheengine.

OptionC.
highE.G.T.
CorrectAnsweris.possiblestallingoftheengine.

Explanation.Bleedvalvesarenormallyopenonstarttopreventstalling.

QuestionNumber. 50. Gallingisaconditioncausedbyexcessive.

OptionA.
chafing.

OptionB.
scoring.

OptionC.
temperatures.

CorrectAnsweris.chafing.

Explanation.SeeDaleCraneDictionaryofAircraftTerms.

QuestionNumber. 51. Ifaburnerwasdown,inamulticansystem,theenginewouldtendto.

OptionA.
hangup.

OptionB.
runup.

OptionC.
surge.
CorrectAnsweris.surge.
Explanation.Ifacombustortubefailstoignitetherewillbeapressurebuildupattheentrancetothat
burnercan.

QuestionNumber. 52. Iftherundowntimeislessthantheminimumstatedforagivenengine.

OptionA.
unacceptablewearisoccurringatthemainbearings.

OptionB.
therotatingassemblyisfree.
OptionC.
therotatingassemblyisbeingrestricted.
CorrectAnsweris.therotatingassemblyisbeingrestricted.
Explanation.Failuretoallowtheenginetostabiliseatidleafterhighpowerrunsmaycausetherotortorub
onthecasinginolderengines.

QuestionNumber. 53. Whenrunninganenginethefollowinglightsshouldbeon:.

OptionA.
anticollisionandnavlights(iffitted).
OptionB.
navlights(iffitted).
OptionC.
anticollision(iffitted).

CorrectAnsweris.anticollisionandnavlights(iffitted).
Explanation.Ananticollisionlightisalwaysfittedandturnedonforgroundrunning.Iftherearenavlights
itmakessensetohavethemonaswell.

QuestionNumber. 54. Withspectraloilanalysisprogram(S.O.A.P),samplesaretaken.

OptionA.
whentheoiltankisfull.

OptionB.
ataspecifiedinterval.
OptionC.
whentheoiliswarm.

CorrectAnsweris.ataspecifiedinterval.
Explanation.SOAPsamplesaretakenatroutineservicingintervalsaspartofapreventativemaintenance
system.

QuestionNumber. 55. Duringstart,ifableedvalveisstuckclosed.

OptionA.
E.G.Tisunaffected.

OptionB.
E.G.Twillbehigherthannormal.

OptionC.
E.G.Twillbelowerthannormal.

CorrectAnsweris.E.G.Twillbelowerthannormal.

Explanation.Moreairispassingthroughtheenginethanitshouldthereforeitwillbecooler.

QuestionNumber. 56. Dynamicbalancetestinglocatesunbalancein.

OptionA.
allplanes.
OptionB.
twoplanes.
OptionC.
oneplane.
CorrectAnsweris.twoplanes.
Explanation.Dynamicbalanceiscausedwhenthemassesthatarerotatingarenotequalandwhenthecomponent
parts,forexample,propellerblades,arenottrackinginthesameplane.

QuestionNumber. 57. Onagasturbineenginewithbakedoildeposits,howwouldyoucarryoutgritblast

cleaningWiththeengineat?.

OptionA.
stationary.
OptionB.
idlespeed(low).
OptionC.
highspeed.
CorrectAnsweris.idlespeed(low).
Explanation.Compressorcleaningisdonewiththeenginerunningusingavarietyifgritsinawatersolution.

QuestionNumber. 58. Arotationpadonanaccessorydrivegearboxisprovidedfor.

OptionA.
N2rotation.
OptionB.
botharecorrect.
OptionC.
alternatetachogeneratorfitment.

CorrectAnsweris.N2rotation.
Explanation.TherotationoftheH.Pcompressorisrequiredduringborescopeinspection.

QuestionNumber. 59. Whatwouldbeindicativeofahungstart?.

OptionA.
Starterwouldfailtodisengage.

OptionB.
HighE.G.T.
OptionC.
Enginewouldfailtoreachselfsustainingspeed.
CorrectAnsweris.Enginewouldfailtoreachselfsustainingspeed.
Explanation.Inahungstarttheenginenormallystagnatesatornearthestartercutoutandanyattemptto
acceleratetheenginewillresultinahotstart.


15.22,EngineStorageandPreservation.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Fuelsysteminhibitingoilis.

OptionA.
mineraloil.
OptionB.
lightantifreezeoil.
OptionC.
kerosene.

CorrectAnsweris.mineraloil.
Explanation.C.A.I.PsEL/314referstomineraloil.

QuestionNumber. 2.
AfterplacinganengineinanM.V.Penvelope.

OptionA.
checkhumidityindicatorafter12hours.
OptionB.
checkhumidityindicatorafter24hours.
OptionC.
checkhumidityindicatorafter48hours.
CorrectAnsweris.checkhumidityindicatorafter24hours.
Explanation.OldC.A.I.PsleafletEL/314refers.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Onavapourproofcocoon,thereisa.

OptionA.
temperatureindicator.
OptionB.
moistureindicator.

OptionC.
humidifier.
CorrectAnsweris.moistureindicator.

Explanation.C.A.I.PsEL/314refers.

QuestionNumber. 4.
Whenaninstalledengineisnottobeusedforaperiodofupto7days.
OptionA.
itisnecessarytoinhibittheengine.

OptionB.
itisonlynecessarytoblankoffallapertures.
OptionC.
runtheengineasprescribedintheFlightManual.

CorrectAnsweris.itisonlynecessarytoblankoffallapertures.
Explanation.C.A.I.PsEL/314.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Installedenginesmustberepreservedafterpreservationatleastevery.
OptionA.
sixweeks.
OptionB.
sixdays.

OptionC.
sixmonths.
CorrectAnsweris.sixmonths.
Explanation.C.A.I.PsEL/314.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Onstorageofanengine,thedesiccantis.

OptionA.
lookedatwithin24hrsifitsblueitsOK.
OptionB.
lookedat24hrslaterifitsblueitsOK.
OptionC.
lookedat24hrslaterifblueitshouldbereplaced.
CorrectAnsweris.lookedat24hrslaterifitsblueitsOK.
Explanation.C.A.I.P'sEL/314(EngineStorage)refers.Notethatansweraispartlycorrect,butyoumustalso
inspecttheMVPenvelopefordamageordeterioration.

QuestionNumber. 7.
Afterplacinganengineintostorage,detailswouldberecordedin.

OptionA.
TechnicalLog.

OptionB.
Enginelogbook.
OptionC.
Aircraftlogbook.
CorrectAnsweris.Enginelogbook.
Explanation.Allengineshavealogbook.

QuestionNumber. 8.
Whenstoringanenginethefuelsystemistobeinhibited.Howisthisdone?.

OptionA.
Removeplugsrotateenginethenaddoil.
OptionB.
Rotateenginewhilstaddingoilthenremoveplugs.

OptionC.
Addoilleavingplugsin.

CorrectAnsweris.Removeplugsrotateenginethenaddoil.
Explanation.C.A.I.P'sEL314(Enginestorage)refers.Thisisapistonenginequestionbuthasbeenreported
asbeinginamodule15exam.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Anengineinstoragefor7daysshould.

OptionA.
havestorageoilplacedinengine.
OptionB.
beruntwiceinthatweek.

OptionC.
befittedwithcoversandblanksandaperturescovered.
CorrectAnsweris.befittedwithcoversandblanksandaperturescovered.
Explanation.OldC.A.I.P'sEL/34refers.

QuestionNumber. 10. Ona(VP)cocoonbag,ifthehumidityindicatorturnspink/lilac.

OptionA.
desiccantiseffectiveanddoesnotneedchanging.

OptionB.
desiccantisineffectiveandneedschanging.

OptionC.
desiccantischangedweekly.
CorrectAnsweris.desiccantisineffectiveandneedschanging.

Explanation.C.A.I.P'sEL/34refers.

QuestionNumber. 11. Toinhibitthefuelsystemofaninstalledengine.

OptionA.
pumpoilintotheenginewhenstationary.
OptionB.
drymotortheengine.

OptionC.
removetheignitorplugs.

CorrectAnsweris.drymotortheengine.

Explanation.C.A.I.P'sEL310detailsthisprocedure.Itisdonebydrymotoringtheenginewithaheadertank
ofinhibitingoilconnectedtotheinletoftheL.Pfuelpump.

QuestionNumber. 12. Whenisthehumidityindicatorcheckedonapreservedengine?.

OptionA.
1Month.

OptionB.
1Year.

OptionC.
6Months.

CorrectAnsweris.1Month.

Explanation.C.A.A.I.Psleaflet74states'approximatelymonthlyintervals'.Ifthedesiccantispinkthe
envelopemustbeopened,thedesiccantreplacedandtheenveloperesealed.

QuestionNumber. 13. Withanengineinstorage,desiccantisused.

OptionA.
asaninsecticide.
OptionB.
asacorrosioninhibitor.

OptionC.
toremovemoisturefromtheair.

CorrectAnsweris.toremovemoisturefromtheair.

Explanation.A&CMechanicsHandbookEAAC65page389refers.

QuestionNumber. 14. SmallcutsinaM.V.P.enginestoragebagcanberepaired.

OptionA.
withadhesivePVCtape.
OptionB.
byvulcanising.

OptionC.
byreplacingM.V.P.

CorrectAnsweris.withadhesivePVCtape.
Explanation.NIL.


QuestionNumber. 15. Whenremovinganengineforlongtermstorage,bleedvalvesshouldbe.
OptionA.
removed.

OptionB.
lockedclosed.

OptionC.
openbutblanked.
CorrectAnsweris.openbutblanked.
Explanation.NIL.

15.23.

QuestionNumber. 1.
Thetypesofwaterpresentinaviationfuelare.

OptionA.
freeandentrainedbothharmful.

OptionB.
freethatisharmfulandentrainedthatisharmless.

OptionC.
freethatisharmlessandentrainedthatisharmful.

CorrectAnsweris.freeandentrainedbothharmful.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 2.
Oilpressureandscavengepumpsareusually.

OptionA.
spurgearpumps.
OptionB.
multiplungerpumps.

OptionC.
diaphragmpumps.
CorrectAnsweris.spurgearpumps.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 3.
Thepurposeofapressurefilterinalubricationsystemisto.
OptionA.
protectthepressurepump.

OptionB.
protecttheoiljets.

OptionC.
protectthescavengepumps.

CorrectAnsweris.protecttheoiljets.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 4.
acurviccoupling.

OptionA.
convertsrotarymotiontoreciprocatingmotion.
OptionB.
absorbsmisalignmentbetweenthedrivinganddrivenshafts.

OptionC.
accuratelyalignsthedrivingandthedrivenshafts.

CorrectAnsweris.accuratelyalignsthedrivingandthedrivenshafts.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 5.
Feedersare.

OptionA.
conduitsusedtocarryelectricalcable.
OptionB.
fluidsupplyhoses.

OptionC.
heavydutyelectricalgeneratorcables.

CorrectAnsweris.heavydutyelectricalgeneratorcables.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 6.
Highairhumiditywill.

OptionA.
havenoaffectonthrust.

OptionB.
reducethethrustoutput.

OptionC.
increasethethrustoutput.

CorrectAnsweris.reducethethrustoutput.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 7.
C.I.Tsensorismadeupof.

OptionA.
Ironconstantan.
OptionB.
Chromelalumel.

OptionC.
Platinumrhodium.
CorrectAnsweris.Platinumrhodium.
Explanation.NIL. http://www.megatron.co.il/Thermocouple.html

QuestionNumber. 8.
Whatisthemaximumvalueofpressurewithreferencetoajetengine?.
OptionA.
1Bar.
OptionB.
1Kg/cm.

OptionC.
1AtmosphericPressure.
CorrectAnsweris.1AtmosphericPressure.
Explanation.1Atm.=1.013Bar.

QuestionNumber. 9.
Thehottestcasingisthe.

OptionA.
H.PT.
OptionB.
combustionchamber.

OptionC.
L.PT.
CorrectAnsweris.H.PT.
Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 10. Centrifugalcompressormaximumtipspeedis.

OptionA.
0.8Mach.

OptionB.
1.2Mach.

OptionC.
0.5Mach.

CorrectAnsweris.1.2Mach.

Explanation.NIL.

QuestionNumber. 11. Whattypeofoilisusedinagasturbineengine?.

OptionA.
Synthetic.
OptionB.
PhosphateEster.
OptionC.
Mineral.

CorrectAnsweris.Synthetic.
Explanation.Synthetic.