Module 15. GAS TURBINE ENGINE. Explanation. NIL. Option B.

the static pressure is less than the

dynamic pressure.
Option C. the total energy remains constant.
4. A jet engine derives its thrust by. Correct Answer is. the total energy remains
15.1 GAS TURBINE ENGINE Option A. drawing air into the compressor. constant.
Fundamentals. Option B. impingement of the propelling gases on Explanation. See Chapter 2 of Rolls Royce The Jet
the outside air. Engine.
Option C. reaction of the propelling gases.
1. On an axial flow, dual compressor forward fan Correct Answer is. reaction of the propelling
engine, the fan turns the same speed as the. gases. 8. The working fluid of a gas turbine engine
Option A. low pressure turbine. Explanation. Newtons third law applies- Rolls is.
Option B. high pressure compressor. Royce The Jet engine Page 2/3 refers. Option A. gasoline.
Option C. forward turbine wheel. Option B. kerosene.
Correct Answer is. low pressure turbine. Option C. air.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 6 5. Which of the following might be used to identify Correct Answer is. air.
refers. turbine discharge pressure?. Explanation. Kerosene provides the energy to
Option A. Pt7. drive the air.
Option B. Pt2.
2. A turbo jet engine gives. Option C. Tt7.
Option A. large acceleration to a small mass of Correct Answer is. Pt7. 9. Which statements are true regarding aircraft
air. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook engine propulsion?.
Option B. large acceleration to a large weight of 3-5. Option A. Turbojet and turbofan engines impart a
air. relatively large amount of acceleration to a smaller
Option C. small acceleration to a large mass of mass of air.
air. Option B. In modern turboprop engines, nearly 50
Correct Answer is. large acceleration to a small 6. In a free turbine. percent of the exhaust gas energy is extracted by
mass of air. Option A. there is a clutch between compressor turbines to drive the propeller and compressor with
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 2/3 and power output shaft. the rest providing exhaust thrust.
refer. Option B. there is a direct drive with a free-wheel Option C. An engine driven propeller imparts a
unit. relatively small amount of acceleration to a large
Option C. there is no mechanical connection with mass of air.
3. The basic gas turbine engine is divided into two the compressor. Correct Answer is. An engine driven propeller
main sections: the cold section and the hot Correct Answer is. there is no mechanical imparts a relatively small amount of acceleration to
section. connection with the compressor. a large mass of air.
Option A. The cold section includes the engine Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 5 Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
inlet, compressor, and turbine sections. refers. 3-43.
Option B. The hot section includes the combustor,
diffuser, and exhaust.
Option C. The hot section includes the combustor, 7. Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point in a 10. As subsonic air flows through a convergent
turbine, and exhaust. flow of gas. nozzle the velocity.
Correct Answer is. The hot section includes the Option A. the static pressure and dynamic Option A. decreases.
combustor, turbine, and exhaust. pressure are equal. Option B. increases.
Option C. remains constant. section. Option B. Turbojet.
Correct Answer is. increases. Correct Answer is. the compressor section and the Option C. Turboshaft.
Explanation. Bernoulli's Theorem again. burner section. Correct Answer is. Turbojet.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
3-20. Page 3-57 refers.
11. In a twin spool compressor system, the first
stage turbine drives the.
Option A. N2 compressor. 15. If the LP shaft shears. 19. The pressure of supersonic air as it flows
Option B. N1 and N2 compressors. Option A. turbine runaway occurs. through a divergent nozzle.
Option C. N1 compressor. Option B. compressor overspeed occurs. Option A. decreases.
Correct Answer is. N2 compressor. Option C. compressor underspeed occurs. Option B. increases.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Correct Answer is. turbine runaway occurs. Option C. is inversely proportional to the
3-18. Explanation. The turbine drives the LP compressor temperature.
or fan. Correct Answer is. decreases.
Explanation. A&P Airframe Textbook Page 2-31
12. At what point in an axial flow turbojet and 2-32.
engine will the highest gas pressures occur?. 16. The term Pt7 means.
Option A. At the compressor outlet. Option A. pressure and temperature at station No.
Option B. At the turbine entrance. 7. 20. The symbol for designating the speed of a LP
Option C. Within the burner section. Option B. the total pressure at station No. 7. compressor in a twin spool engine is.
Correct Answer is. At the compressor outlet. Option C. the total inlet pressure. Option A. N.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Correct Answer is. the total pressure at station No. Option B. NG.
3-20. 7. Option C. N1.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. N1.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
13. Which of the following units are generally Page 12-13 refers to N1 for LP N2 for H P.
used to measure aircraft noise?. 17. What section provides proper mixing of the
Option A. Effective perceived noise decibels (E P N fuel and efficient burning of the gases?.
d B). Option A. Diffuser section and combustion 21. A turbojet engine is smoother running than
Option B. Decibels (dB). section. a piston engine because.
Option C. Sound pressure. Option B. Combustion section and compressor Option A. the lubrication is better.
Correct Answer is. Effective perceived noise section. Option B. it runs at a lower temperature.
decibels (E P N dB). Option C. Combustion section only. Option C. it has no reciprocating parts.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The jet engine page 199 Correct Answer is. Combustion section only. Correct Answer is. it has no reciprocating parts.
refers. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Explanation. NIL.
3-21.

14. The diffuser section is located between. 22. A gas turbine engine comprises which three
Option A. the burner section and the turbine 18. Of the following, which engine type would main sections?.
section. most likely have a noise suppression unit Option A. Compressor, diffuser, and stator.
Option B. station No. 7 and station No. 8. installed?. Option B. Turbine, compressor, and combustion.
Option C. the compressor section and the burner Option A. Turboprop. Option C. Turbine, combustion, and stator.
Correct Answer is. Turbine, compressor, and termed the Law of Inertia, states:. Correct Answer is. pressure cycle.
combustion. Option A. To every action there is an equal and Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL. opposite reaction.
Option B. Force is proportional to the product of
mass and acceleration. 31. In a choked nozzle, velocity increases,
23. When a volume of air is compressed. Option C. Every body persists in its state of rest, or and.
Option A. heat is gained. of motion in a straight line, unless acted upon by Option A. density decreases.
Option B. no heat is lost or gained. some outside force. Option B. pressure decreases.
Option C. heat is lost. Correct Answer is. Every body persists in its state Option C. pressure increases.
Correct Answer is. no heat is lost or gained. of rest, or of motion in a straight line, unless acted Correct Answer is. pressure increases.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants upon by some outside force. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
Page 2-18 refers - assuming adiabatic. Explanation. NIL. Page 2-23. As the nozzle goes sonic the pressure
starts to increase as a result of the shock wave.

24. The pressure of subsonic air as it flows 28. A high bypass engine results in.
through a convergent nozzle. Option A. overall slower airflow and greater 32. Using standard atmospheric conditions, the
Option A. increases. propulsive efficiency. standard sea level temperature is.
Option B. remains constant. Option B. overall faster airflow. Option A. 29°C.
Option C. decreases. Option C. greater propulsive efficiency. Option B. 59°F.
Correct Answer is. decreases. Correct Answer is. overall slower airflow and Option C. 59°C.
Explanation. NIL. greater propulsive efficiency. Correct Answer is. 59°F.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Explanation. NIL.
Page 2-29 refers.
25. If a volume of a mass of air is 546 cubic feet
at 273K, at 274K it will be. 33. Standard sea level pressure is.
Option A. 2 cubic feet greater. 29. Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point Option A. 29.92 inches Hg.
Option B. 1/273 less by weight. in a flow of gas. Option B. 29.29 inches Hg.
Option C. 2 cubic feet smaller. Option A. the static pressure and dynamic Option C. 29.00 inches Hg.
Correct Answer is. 2 cubic feet greater. pressure are equal. Correct Answer is. 29.92 inches Hg.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. the static pressure is less than the Explanation. NIL.
dynamic pressure.
Option C. the total energy remains constant.
26. In what section of a turbojet engine is the jet Correct Answer is. the total energy remains 34. The highest pressure in a gas turbine is.
nozzle located?. constant. Option A. at the nozzle exit.
Option A. Exhaust. Explanation. NIL. Option B. at the burner exit.
Option B. Turbine. Option C. just after the last compressor stage but
Option C. Combustion. before the burner.
Correct Answer is. Exhaust. 30. The Brayton cycle is known as the Correct Answer is. just after the last compressor
Explanation. NIL. constant. stage but before the burner.
Option A. temperature cycle. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 15
Option B. mass cycle. refers.
27. Newton's First Law of Motion, generally Option C. pressure cycle.
 39. A modular constructed gas turbine engine Option C. Charles's law.
35. The velocity of subsonic air as it flows means that. Correct Answer is. Bernoulli's theorem.
through a convergent nozzle. Option A. all engines have a specific component Explanation. The sum of the energies in a system
Option A. remains constant. layout. is constant. so if one decreases another will
Option B. increases. Option B. the engine is constructed by the vertical increase.
Option C. decreases. assembly technique.
Correct Answer is. increases. Option C. its major components can be removed
Explanation. NIL. and replaced without disturbing the rest of the 43. The density of gas may be expressed as.
engine. Option A. volume/weight.
Correct Answer is. its major components can be Option B. weight/volume.
36. A turboprop engine derives its thrust removed and replaced without disturbing the rest Option C. pressure/volume.
by. of the engine. Correct Answer is. weight/volume.
Option A. impingement of the prop-wash on the Explanation. The Dictionary of Aircraft Terms by Explanation. Basic Physics this one.
outside air. Dale Crane has this definition.
Option B. reaction of the prop-wash.
Option C. reaction of the propulsion gases. 44. E S HP is.
Correct Answer is. reaction of the prop-wash. 40. The accessory gearbox of a high bypass Option A. Horsepower/efficiency.
Explanation. Newtons Third Law. engine is. Option B. Shaft horse power + exhaust efflux.
Option A. on the HP Compressor housing. Option C. Power available at the turbine less the
Option B. in the forward bearing housing. power required to drive the.
37. Adiabatic compression is. Option C. attached to the turbine casing. Correct Answer is. Shaft horse power + exhaust
Option A. an isothermal process. Correct Answer is. on the HP Compressor efflux.
Option B. one where there is an increase in kinetic housing. Explanation. Effective Shaft Horse Power is the
energy. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3- measure of total power of a turbo prop engine.
Option C. one where there is no loss or gain of 9.
heat.
Correct Answer is. one where there is no loss or 45. A divergent duct will cause subsonic flow to
gain of heat. 41. On a gas turbine engine, what is the fan decrease in.
Explanation. Sherwin and Horsley driven by?. Option A. velocity, increase pressure.
Thermodynamics Page 144 refers. Option A. I P turbine. Option B. velocity, pressure remains constant.
Option B. LP turbine. Option C. pressure, increase velocity.
Option C. H P turbine. Correct Answer is. velocity, increase pressure.
38. In a ducted fan engine, the fan is driven by Correct Answer is. LP turbine. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 13 fig
the. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 6 2-3 refers.
Option A. turbine. refers.
Option B. air passing over the compressor.
Option C. accessory gearbox. 46. The Brayton cycle is.
Correct Answer is. turbine. 42. Which law relates to the kinetic, pressure, Option A. the name given to the intermittent
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 2- and potential energy in a fluid cycling of an electrical de-icing system.
9. flow?. Option B. the continuous combustion cycle taking
Option A. Bernoulli's theorem. place in a gas turbine engine.
Option B. Newton's laws. Option C. the constant velocity cycle taking place
in a gas turbine engine. a high bypass ratio Option A. Inlet, compressor, combustion chamber,
Correct Answer is. the continuous combustion turbofan?. turbine, exhaust.
cycle taking place in a gas turbine engine. Option A. Both the compressor and combustion Option B. Turbine, combustion chamber,
Explanation. The Brayton Cycle is also known as system are larger than their turbojet equivalent. compressor.
the constant pressure cycle. Option B. The compressor assembly is larger and Option C. Compressor, turbine, exhaust, propelling
combustion chamber smaller than their turbojet nozzle.
equivalent. Correct Answer is. Turbine, combustion chamber,
47. The purpose of a diffuser is to. Option C. Both the compressor and combustion compressor.
Option A. increase the kinetic energy of the air. chamber are smaller than the turbojet equivalent. Explanation. The core engine is that which the
Option B. induce a swirl to the air prior to Correct Answer is. Both the compressor and primary airflow passes(the air that passes through
combustion. combustion chamber are smaller than their turbojet the combustion chamber.The inlet is not included
Option C. increase the static pressure of the air. equivalent. as the air is normally split down the bypass duct
Correct Answer is. increase the static pressure of Explanation. Smaller compressors and combustion at the entrance to the compressor system.
the air. chambers can be used on high bypass fans as they
Explanation. Diffusers are always static divergent are more efficient than turbo jets.
ducts. 54. The principle of jet propulsion is.
Option A. the calorific value of fuel burnt is equal
51. In the dual axial flow or twin spool to aircraft.
48. On a triple spool engine, the first stage of compressor Option B. the interaction of fluids and gases.
turbines drive. system with a free power turbine, Nf would be an Option C. every action has a equal and opposite
Option A. the LP compressor. indication of. reaction.
Option B. the HP compressor. Option A. turbine thrust indication. Correct Answer is. every action has a equal and
Option C. the I P compressor. Option B. first stage compressor speed. opposite reaction.
Correct Answer is. the HP compressor. Option C. free power turbine speed. Explanation. This is Newtons Third Law.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-2 Correct Answer is. free power turbine speed.
refers. Explanation. The free turbine drives the prop-shaft
only. 55. Boyle's law states that, at constant
temperature, if a gas is compressed.
49. Ram effect is. Option A. its absolute pressure is proportional to
Option A. the increase of dynamic pressure at the 52. A waisted drive shaft is primarily to. its volume.
face of the compressor. Option A. achieve dynamic balance. Option B. its absolute temperature is proportional
Option B. conversion of static pressure to kinetic Option B. reduce weight. to it's volume.
pressure at the face of the compressor. Option C. provide a fuse if the driven component Option C. its absolute pressure is inversely
Option C. conversion of kinetic energy to pressure is overloaded. proportional to its volume.
energy at the face of the compressor. Correct Answer is. provide a fuse if the driven Correct Answer is. its absolute pressure is
Correct Answer is. conversion of kinetic energy to component is overloaded. inversely proportional to its volume.
pressure energy at the face of the compressor. Explanation. An example of this type of drive shaft Explanation. If the volume is reduced the pressure
Explanation. The greater the ram effect the is fitted between a gearbox and an I D G . goes up.
greater the efficiency of the propulsion system.

53. The 'core engine' or 'gas generator' is made 56. What part of a jet engine has the most
50. Which of the following statements is true on up of the following components:. potential energy?.
Option A. Immediately after the combustion Explanation. Thrust is constant, but efficiency will
chamber. 3. Which statement is true regarding jet increase.
Option B. Just before the combustion chamber. engines?.
Option C. Immediately after the Option A. At the higher engine speeds, thrust
HP compressor. increases rapidly with small increases in RPM. 6. With a fixed throttle, and with increased
Correct Answer is. Just before the combustion Option B. At the lower engine speeds, thrust massairflow, what happens to EPR?.
chamber. increases rapidly with small increases in RPM. Option A. EPR goes up.
Explanation. Where the fuel (unburned) is Option C. The thrust delivered per pound of air Option B. EPR remains constant.
pumped in. consumed is less at high altitude. Option C. EPR goes down.
Correct Answer is. At the higher engine speeds, Correct Answer is. EPR goes down.
thrust increases rapidly with small increases in Explanation. With increasing mass airflow with
RPM. throttles fixed Ram pressure (Pt2) increases but the
15.2 Engine Performance. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook P7 pressure remains the same. Jeppesen Aircraft
3-43. Gas Turbines page 12-18 refers.

1. Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed will 4. Some turboprop and turbojet engines are 7. At what stage in a gas turbine engine are gas
cause the efficiency of the engine to. equipped with two spool or split compressors. pressures the greatest?
Option A. remain constant. When these engines are operated at high altitudes, Option A. Compressor outlet.
Option B. decrease. the. Option B. Turbine outlet.
Option C. increase. Option A. low pressure rotor will increase in speed Option C. Compressor inlet.
Correct Answer is. increase. as the compressor load decreases in the lower Correct Answer is. Compressor outlet.
Explanation. Ram effect improves compression density air. Explanation. NIL.
ratio which improves thrust without using extra fuel Option B. low pressure rotor will decrease in
Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 219 refers. speed as the compressor load decreases in the
lower density air. 8. Increasing ram effect with increased
Option C. throttle must be retarded to prevent speed.
2. The efficiency of a gas turbine engine at overspeeding of the high pressure rotor due to the Option A. reduces thrust due to reduced
altitude. lower density air. compressor efficiency.
Option A. decreases. Correct Answer is. low pressure rotor will increase Option B. increases thrust due to increased
Option B. remains constant. in speed as the compressor load decreases in the maximum airflow.
Option C. increases. lower density air. Option C. reduces thrust due to reduced turbine
Correct Answer is. increases. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook temperature.
Explanation. The compressor performs better at 3-18. Correct Answer is. increases thrust due to
lower air temperatures(see Jeppersen Gas Turbines increased maximum airflow.
Page 2-33) thus improving thermal efficiency. Also Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
lower air temperatures up to the tropopause assist 5. Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed will Page 2-35 refers.
in maintaining Propulsive Efficiency(whilst accepting cause the thrust of the engine to.
that decreasing density decreases mass flow). Also Option A. remain constant.
note that operators fly at the tropopause whenever Option B. decrease. 9. The highest heat to metal contact in a jet
possible even for short flights for the best SFC. Option C. increase. engine is the.
Correct Answer is. remain constant. Option A. burner cans.
Option B. turbine inlet guide vanes. Option B. Low temperatures give low thrust.
Option C. turbine blades. Option C. Low temperature gives greater mass
Correct Answer is. turbine inlet guide vanes. 14. Which of the following variables affect the flow and therefore greater thrust.
Explanation. NIL. inlet air density of a turbine engine?. Correct Answer is. Low temperature gives greater
Option A. Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient mass flow and therefore greater thrust.
temperature. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Power
10. Which compressor type gives the greatest Option B. Compression ratio, Turbine inlet plant Page 2-33 Refers.
advantages for both starting flexibility and improved temperature, Altitude of the aircraft, Ambient
high altitude performance?. temperature.
Option A. Single spool, axial flow. Option C. Speed of the aircraft, Compression ratio, 18. A method of comparing engine efficiencies is
Option B. Dual stage, centrifugal flow. Turbine inlet temperature,Altitude of the aircraft. by comparing.
Option C. Split spool, axial flow. Correct Answer is. Altitude of the aircraft, Option A. fuel consumption.
Correct Answer is. Split spool, axial flow. Ambient temperature. Option B. thrust to weight ratio.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL. Option C. specific fuel consumption.
Correct Answer is. specific fuel consumption.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Power
11. Which of the following is the ultimate 15. The propulsive efficiency is. plant Page7-3 Refers.
limiting factor of turbine engine operation?. Option A. low, with a low mass flow
Option A. Compressor inlet air temperature. acceleration.
Option B. Burner can pressure. Option B. high, with a low mass flow 19. With a fixed throttle in a climb.
Option C. Turbine inlet temperature. acceleration. Option A. RPM will increase.
Correct Answer is. Turbine inlet temperature. Option C. high, with a high mass flow Option B. RPM will remain constant.
Explanation. NIL. acceleration. Option C. RPM will decrease.
Correct Answer is. high, with a low mass flow Correct Answer is. RPM will increase.
acceleration. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
12. At altitude, idling RPM is. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-15 refers.
Option A. same as at sea level. Page 2-37 Refers - a large mass of air moved slowly!.
Option B. higher than at sea level.
Option C. lower than at sea level. 20. The point of maximum velocity in the engine
Correct Answer is. higher than at sea level. 16. The RPM for maximum power would be. is in the.
Explanation. Due to decreased density there is less Option A. lower on a colder day. Option A. exhaust exit nozzle.
resistance to rotation. Option B. lower on a hotter day. Option B. combustion chamber.
Option C. greater on a colder day. Option C. nozzle guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. lower on a colder day. Correct Answer is. exhaust exit nozzle.
13. Thrust. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 15
Option A. increases with high temperature. Page 3-16 refers. refers.
Option B. increases with low temperature.
Option C. decreases with low temperature.
Correct Answer is. increases with low 17. How does engine thrust vary with 21. At constant RPM, the pressure ratio of the
temperature. temperature?. compressor and the temperature rise across the
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option A. Increase in temperature gives greater compressor.
Page 2-33 Refers. thrust because of low friction in compressors. Option A. increases with height.
Option B. remains constant irrespective of Option A. increasing fuel flow. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-
height. Option B. increasing air and fuel flow. 21 refers.
Option C. decrease with height. Option C. increasing airflow to the combustion
Correct Answer is. remains constant irrespective chamber.
of height. Correct Answer is. increasing air and fuel flow. 29. Propeller torque is analogous to.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Explanation. You cannot have extra fuel without Option A. engine RPM.
Powerplant Page 3-20 refers. extra air. Option B. shaft horsepower.
Option C. propeller RPM.
Correct Answer is. shaft horsepower.
22. With the aircraft stationary, propulsive 26. The engine rating plug. Explanation. Propeller torque is equal and
efficiency. Option A. is permanently connected to the E E opposite to SHP under steady state conditions.
Option A. depends on RPM. C.
Option B. is minimum. Option B. is connected to the EPR transmitter.
Option C. is maximum. Option C. is permanently connected to the Engine 30. The total power in a turboprop engine is
Correct Answer is. is minimum. casing. the.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Correct Answer is. is permanently connected to Option A. SHP.
Page 2-29 refers. the Engine casing. Option B. BHP.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7- Option C. E S HP .
21. Correct Answer is. E S HP .
23. The efficiency of conversion of kinetic Explanation. E S HP = shaft horse power plus
energy into propulsive work is a measure of. residual gas exhaust thrust.
Option A. mechanical efficiency. 27. Flat Rated thrust is defined as.
Option B. propulsive efficiency. Option A. the thrust at the ambient temperature
Option C. thermal efficiency. point above which thrust drops below 100%. 31. In a dive, with the throttles fixed, the EPR
Correct Answer is. propulsive efficiency. Option B. that power achieved at idle RPM. will.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option C. that power achieved at maximum Option A. not change.
Page 2-29 refers. EGT. Option B. increase.
Correct Answer is. the thrust at the ambient Option C. decrease.
temperature point above which thrust drops below Correct Answer is. decrease.
24. What effect does high atmospheric humidity 100%. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines page
have on the operation of a jet engine?. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7- 12-18 refers.
Option A. Decreases compressor and turbine 34.
RPM.
Option B. Decreases engine pressure ratio. 32. With an increase in forward speed, the
Option C. Has little or no effect. 28. Thrust rating on an FADEC controlled engine engine thrust.
Correct Answer is. Has little or no effect. can be changed by. Option A. decreases slightly but recover due to
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option A. varying the ballast resistor in the EGT ram effect.
Textbook 7-70. system. Option B. increases.
Option B. changing the engine rating plug. Option C. decreases.
Option C. varying the EPR datum plug. Correct Answer is. decreases slightly but recover
25. Power is adjusted in a gas turbine engine Correct Answer is. changing the engine rating due to ram effect.
by. plug. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Powerplant Page 2-35 refers. Option B. mach 0.1 - 0.2.
Option C. only when the aircraft is stationary with
37. Across the turbines, there is. engines running.
33. The main factor considered when designing Option A. a general temperature rise. Correct Answer is. mach 0.1 - 0.2.
an engine is. Option B. a general temperature drop. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas turbine Powerplant
Option A. maximum fuel consumption. Option C. an isometric expansion. page 3-2 refers. With the aircraft stationary and
Option B. maximum turbine temperature. Correct Answer is. a general temperature drop. engines running intake pressure is negative. As the
Option C. maximum tip speed. Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 15 aircraft begins its take off run the pressure recovers
Correct Answer is. maximum turbine shows a temperature decrease across the turbines to above ambient (ram recovery.
temperature. due to energy extraction.
Explanation. The turbine is the most highly
stressed component in the engine. 41. As the air is passed through the turbine, due
38. If the throttle position remains to the convergent shape formed between adjacent
constant. blades.
34. To ensure an engine maintains self Option A. with increasing OAT, RPM and TGT will Option A. pressure decreases, velocity increases,
sustaining speed. increase. temperature increases.
Option A. idle remains same for any density. Option B. with decreasing OAT, RPM will Option B. pressure increases, velocity increases,
Option B. idle increases with density decrease. increase. temperature constant.
Option C. idle increases with density increase. Option C. with increasing OAT, TGT will increase. Option C. pressure decreases, velocity increases,
Correct Answer is. idle increases with density Correct Answer is. with increasing OAT, RPM and temperature decreases.
decrease. TGT will increase. Correct Answer is. pressure decreases, velocity
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 103 Explanation. As OAT increases the air is thinner increases, temperature decreases.
para 15 refers. RPM increases but thrust decreases due to the thin Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-1
air. Extra fuel is required to increase thrust refers.
therefore TGT increases.
35. A factor that limits EGT is the.
Option A. jet pipe. 42. The hottest component in a gas turbine
Option B. compressors. 39. If an aircraft climbs with a fixed throttle engine is.
Option C. turbine. position. Option A. the nozzle guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. turbine. Option A. thrust decreases and RPM increases. Option B. the turbines.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 13 Option B. thrust and RPM remain the same. Option C. the combustion chamber.
refers. Option C. thrust increases and RPM remains the Correct Answer is. the combustion chamber.
same. Explanation. Combustors have to withstand flame
Correct Answer is. thrust decreases and RPM temperatures of 2000 degrees C.
36. Thrust will. increases.
Option A. increase at high temperatures. Explanation. Thinner air causes thrust to decrease
Option B. decrease at low temperatures. and the compressor to speed up. 43. The basic equation for thrust is.
Option C. increase at low temperatures. Option A. thrust = force * acceleration.
Correct Answer is. increase at low Option B. thrust = mass * velocity.
temperatures. 40. Ram pressure recovery will generally take Option C. thrust = mass * acceleration.
Explanation. Higher density gives higher mass flow effect at aircraft speeds of. Correct Answer is. thrust = mass * acceleration.
hence higher thrust. Option A. mach 1. Explanation. Newtons second Law.
 Option C. higher than standard day speed. overall system pressure ratio, hence increasing
Correct Answer is. higher than standard day propulsive efficiency.
44. To maintain the selected RPM of a gas speed.
turbine at altitude. Explanation. The air is thinner at higher
Option A. the pilot will have to throttle back. temperatures, therefore the compressor has less 51. Full reverse power is approximately.
Option B. more fuel will automatically be added. load to work against and goes faster. RR Jet Engine Option A. 95% of forward thrust.
Option C. the fuel will automatically be reduced as Fig 2-18 refers. Note that due to the max allowable Option B. 75% of forward thrust.
the aircraft climbs. EGT the engine will reach a limiting 'corner-point Option C. 50% of forward thrust.
Correct Answer is. the fuel will automatically be thrust' and fuel will be trimmed off to prevent any Correct Answer is. 50% of forward thrust.
reduced as the aircraft climbs. over boost or over temperature Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Explanation. In a hydro mechanical engine the P1 Powerplants page 3-52 refers.
capsule will sense increasing altitude and trim off
the fuel. 48. Ram Recovery' is a measure of.
Option A. intake efficiency. 52. The efficiency of a gas turbine would be
Option B. net thrust. greatest at.
45. The term Pb means. Option C. forward air speed. Option A. cold temperatures.
Option A. burner pressure measured at the Correct Answer is. intake efficiency. Option B. low pressure.
diffuser case. Explanation. Ram Recovery is the ability of an Option C. hot temperatures
Option B. burner pressure measured at the intake to convert kinetic energy into useful pressure Correct Answer is. cold temperatures
NGV. energy. Explanation. Maximum thermal efficiency is
Option C. burner pressure measured at the achieved at the tropopause due to that being the
combustion chamber. coldest ambient temperature achievable.
Correct Answer is. burner pressure measured at 49. most likely parameter limiting the height at
the combustion chamber. which a jet engine powered aircraft can operate
Explanation. Burner pressure is the static pressure would be insufficient. 53. In a gas turbine engine, turbine section.
in the combustor can, used in some systems to Option A. lift to support the aircraft weight. Option A. temperature decreases along with
regulate fuel flow. Option B. mass airflow to maintain 15:1 air/fuel pressure and velocity.
ratio. Option B. velocity decreases and pressure
Option C. oxygen to support combustion. increases.
46. Which of the following is not an engine Correct Answer is. oxygen to support Option C. velocity increases and pressure
rating?. combustion. decreases.
Option A. Maximum Continuous. Explanation. The engine will flame out with Correct Answer is. velocity increases and pressure
Option B. Idle. insufficient oxygen. decreases.
Option C. Maximum Take Off. Explanation. Pressure and temperature always go
Correct Answer is. Idle. down in the turbine as velocity goes up.
Explanation. NIL. 50. With increasing ram effect.
Option A. turbine temperatures decreases.
Option B. propulsive efficiency decreases. 53. In a gas turbine engine, turbine section.
47. At higher then standard day ambient Option C. propulsive efficiency increases. Option A. temperature decreases along with
temperatures, compressor speed will be. Correct Answer is. propulsive efficiency pressure and velocity.
Option A. lower than standard day speed. increases. Option B. velocity decreases and pressure
Option B. no different. Explanation. Increasing Ram Effect increases the increases.
Option C. velocity increases and pressure 5-1 page 15 (working cycle and airflow). Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
decreases. Page 3-5 refers.
Correct Answer is. velocity increases and pressure
decreases. 57. Temperature of the mass airflow through a
Explanation. Pressure and temperature always go Gas Turbine Engine. 3. Electrical de-icing operates.
down in the turbine as velocity goes up. Option A. increases from the inlet, through the Option A. continuously and intermittently.
compressor and the diffuser into the burner, and Option B. cyclically independent of ambient air
decreases through the turbine into the exhaust. temperature.
54. As air density changes the RPM of a gas Option B. increases from the inlet, through the Option C. cyclically dependent on ambient air
turbine engine will change. How is RPM kept at a compressor and remains constant through the temperature.
constant speed?. diffuser and increases at the burner, and decreases Correct Answer is. continuously and
Option A. It is not. through the turbine into the exhaust. intermittently.
Option B. Automatically by a simple engine Option C. remains constant at the inlet, increases Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 150
device. from the compressor and the diffuser into the refers.
Option C. Manually by the pilot. burner, and decreases through the turbine into the
Correct Answer is. It is not. exhaust.
Explanation. Whilst maximum RPM's are limited 4. The inlet door on a variable geometry intake
by various devices RPM is free to wander with Correct Answer is. increases from the inlet, is open at.
changing density. eg As you climb higher minimum through the compressor and the diffuser into the Option A. idle speed.
idle will increase. burner, and decreases through. Option B. supersonic speeds.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. subsonic speeds.
Correct Answer is. subsonic speeds.
55. With fixed throttle and increasing altitude, Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine fig 23.9
the fan on a high by-pass engine will. 15.3 Engine Inlet. refers.
Option A. decrease RPM.
Option B. increase RPM.
Option C. stay the same RPM. 5. Anti-ice is recommended during.
Correct Answer is. increase RPM. 1. If an electrical de-icing system is operating, Option A. OAT +10°Centigrade and visible
Explanation. NIL. thrust will. moisture.
Option A. decrease. Option B. thunderstorms.
Option B. remain constant. Option C. OAT below 10°Centigrade .
56. Through turbine rotor blades, the Option C. increase. Correct Answer is. OAT +10°Centigrade and
pressure. Correct Answer is. remain constant. visible moisture.
Option A. increases, temperature increases, Explanation. Hot air anti icing will reduce thrust, Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
velocity decreases. not electrical. Page 9-2 Refers.
Option B. decreases, temperature and velocity
decreases.
Option C. remains constant, temperature 2. A bellmouth compressor inlet is used on. 6. A pitot intake is divergent from front to rear
increases. Option A. helicopters. because it.
Correct Answer is. decreases, temperature and Option B. supersonic aircraft. Option A. reduces ram compression.
velocity decreases. Option C. aircraft with low ground clearance. Option B. produces the maximum amount of ram
Explanation. RR The Jet Engine (4th edition) fig 2- Correct Answer is. helicopters. compression.
Option C. speeds up the air before it hits the Explanation. Bleeding off air from the compressor
compressor face. must reduce power.
Correct Answer is. produces the maximum 10. As an aircraft approaches the transonic
amount of ram compression. range, the aerodynamic efficiency of a Pitot type
Explanation. NIL. intake. 14. A Pitot intake is divergent from front to rear
Option A. increases due to the ram effect. because it.
Option B. decreases due to the shock wave. Option A. produces the maximum amount of ram
7. Anti icing of jet engine air inlets is commonly Option C. is not effected by forward speed. compression.
accomplished by. Correct Answer is. decreases due to the shock Option B. reduces ram compression and
Option A. electrical heating elements located wave. turbulence.
within the engine air inlet cowling. Explanation. NIL. Option C. speeds up the air before it hits the
Option B. electrical heating elements inside the compressor face.
inlet guide vanes. Correct Answer is. produces the maximum
Option C. engine bleed air ducted through the 11. Inlet guide vanes are anti-iced with. amount of ram compression.
critical areas. Option A. rubber boots. Explanation. Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 245
Correct Answer is. engine bleed air ducted Option B. thermal blankets. refers.
through the critical areas. Option C. engine bleed air.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. engine bleed air.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants 15. With an electrical ice protection system, the
Page 9-1 Refers. heating elements operate.
8. The term 'Ram Ratio' in regard to air intakes Option A. continuously.
is the relationship between. Option B. part continuous - part intermittent.
Option A. ambient pressure and ambient 12. Intake air turbulence. Option C. intermittently.
temperature. Option A. decreases the efficiency of the Correct Answer is. part continuous - part
Option B. ambient temperature and compressor compressor. intermittent.
inlet temperature. Option B. increases the efficiency of the Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 150
Option C. ambient pressure and compressor inlet compressor. refers.
pressure. Option C. has little effect on the efficiency of the
Correct Answer is. ambient pressure and compressor.
compressor inlet pressure. Correct Answer is. decreases the efficiency of the 16. The purpose of a bellmouth compressor
Explanation. NIL. compressor. inlet is to.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option A. provide an increased ram air effect at
Page 3-1 Refers. low airspeeds.
9. An increase in the Ram Ratio of an intake Option B. maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of
will. the inlet.
Option A. have no effect upon the temperature of 13. What will be the effect of operating the Option C. provide an increased pressure drop in
the air. intake anti-icing system of a gas turbine the inlet.
Option B. increase the temperature of the air. engine?. Correct Answer is. maximize the aerodynamic
Option C. decrease the temperature of the air. Option A. A decrease in power. efficiency of the inlet.
Correct Answer is. decrease the temperature of Option B. Increased power at altitude. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
the air. Option C. Increased power for take off. Textbook 5-20.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. A decrease in power.
 Option C. temperature is below 0°Centigrade. Option A. jet pipe area is increased.
17. The vortex dissipators installed on some Correct Answer is. temperature is below Option B. throat area is decreased.
turbine-powered aircraft to prevent engine +10°Centigrade with visible moisture. Option C. throat area is increased.
FOD utilize. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Correct Answer is. throat area is increased.
Option A. variable geometry inlet ducts. Powerplant page 9-1 refers. Explanation. The inlet is only reduced at mach 1.0
Option B. variable inlet guide vanes (IGV) and/or or above.
variable first stage fan blades.
Option C. a stream of engine bleed air blown 21. Anti-icing for a turboprop is achieved
toward the ground ahead of the engine. by. 25. Electrical anti-ice.
Correct Answer is. a stream of engine bleed air Option A. bleed air supply from compressor. Option A. heats oil which is distributed around
blown toward the ground ahead of the engine. Option B. electric bonded heater mats. engine.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option C. hot oil supply from lubrication system. Option B. heats elements, placed under mats
Textbook 3-12. Correct Answer is. electric bonded heater mats. around engine.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Option C. heats air which is distributed around
Powerplant Page 9-14 and RR Page 130 Fig.13-4 engine.
18. Variable Ramp Intakes restrict airflow refers. Correct Answer is. heats elements, placed under
by. mats around engine.
Option A. diverting the airflow around the Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 150
intake. 22. A divergent intake is. refers.
Option B. reducing the area of the intake. Option A. divergent from front to rear.
Option C. creating shock-waves in the intake. Option B. convergent/divergent from front to
Correct Answer is. creating shock-waves in the rear. 26. The cycling speed of the electrical de-icing
intake. Option C. divergent/convergent from front to mat.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3- rear. Option A. comes in 4 speeds.
5. Correct Answer is. divergent from front to rear. Option B. is not affected by weather conditions.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Option C. is affected by weather conditions.
Powerplant Page 3-2 refers. Correct Answer is. is affected by weather
19. The inlet door of a variable geometry intake conditions.
at supersonic speeds will be. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Option A. closed. 23. What purpose does the nose cone serve on Powerplant Page 9-4 refers.
Option B. open. the(N1) fan on a high bypass engine?.
Option C. mid-Position. Option A. Streamlined fairing.
Correct Answer is. closed. Option B. Reduce and straighten any turbulent 27. The variable inlet guide vanes are
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine air. operated.
Powerplant page 3-5 refers. Option C. Assist in diffusing airflow. Option A. by fuel pressure.
Correct Answer is. Streamlined fairing. Option B. electrically from cockpit.
Explanation. The nose cone is fitted to the N1 fan Option C. using N1 fan speed.
20. When operating an engine in icing disc streamlining the airflow into the fan. Correct Answer is. by fuel pressure.
conditions, care should be taken when the. Explanation. IGV's have traditionally been
Option A. temperature is below electrically controlled and fuel operated, within an
+10°Centigrade with visible moisture. 24. A variable geometry intake at subsonic IGV actuator.
Option B. temperature is below 10°Centigrade. speeds.
 Option B. throat area is decreased.
28. The intake of a gas turbine engine is Option C. throat area is increased.
designed to. Correct Answer is. throat area is decreased. 35. In an electrical de-icing system, the main
Option A. protect compressor from FOD . Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 247 elements will be on.
Option B. provide turbulent free air. refers. Option A. intermittently, 8 times a minute,
Option C. provide streamlined fairing for dependant on OAT .
aircraft. Option B. intermittently, 4 times a minute,
Correct Answer is. provide turbulent free air. 32. A well designed intake will take advantage dependant on OAT .
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 245 of forward speed by. Option C. continuously and intermittently.
refers. Option A. converting kinetic energy into pressure Correct Answer is. continuously and
energy. intermittently.
Option B. converting velocity energy into kinetic Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 150
29. The velocity of air on entry to compressor energy. refers.
inlet on an aircraft flying supersonic speed would be Option C. converting pressure energy of the air
controlled at. into kinetic energy.
Option A. Mach 2.2. Correct Answer is. converting kinetic energy into 36. Intakes are designed to.
Option B. Mach 1. pressure energy. Option A. decrease the intake air pressure.
Option C. Mach 0.4. Explanation. This is known as Ram effect. Option B. decelerate the free air stream flow.
Correct Answer is. Mach 0.4. Option C. accelerate the free air stream flow.
Explanation. The variable ramp causes a normal Correct Answer is. decelerate the free air stream
shock wave to form in the intake thus Mach 1 is the 33. In subsonic multi-engine aircraft, a normal flow.
maximum speed through it; however it is further inlet duct will. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
slowed by diffusion in the divergent portion of the Option A. decrease and then increase in size, front Powerplant page 3-2 refers.
intake duct. Jeppesen a+p Technician Powerplant to rear, along length of the duct.
Textbook page 5-18. Option B. increase in size, front to rear, along
length of the duct. 37. The air intake for a gas turbine powered
Option C. increase and then decrease in size, front subsonic aircraft would be of.
30. If an inlet is choked then the velocity. to rear, along length of the duct. Option A. convergent form.
Option A. increases and pressure decreases. Correct Answer is. increase in size, front to rear, Option B. divergent form.
Option B. increases and pressure increases. along length of the duct. Option C. convergent/divergent form.
Option C. decreases and pressure increases. Explanation. Page 3-2 Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Correct Answer is. divergent form.
Correct Answer is. decreases and pressure Turbine Powerplants refers. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas turbine
increases. Powerplant page 3-2 refers.
Explanation. A choked nozzle will occur as the air
reaches Mach 1; hence it is forming a shock-wave in 34. What type of intake is one that decreases
the intake. gradually in area and then increases?. 38. turboprop engine inlet anti-ice system
Option A. Convergent. operates.
Option B. Convergent / Divergent. Option A. continuously.
31. In an aircraft flying at supersonic speed, to Option C. Divergent. Option B. cyclically dependant on weather
reduce the air velocity at the compressor, the Correct Answer is. Convergent / Divergent. conditions.
variable intake. Explanation. The fixed plug supersonic intake is a Option C. cyclically independent on weather
Option A. exhaust jet cone area increased. con/di shaped intake. conditions.
Correct Answer is. continuously.
Explanation. Whilst the blades may be
intermittent the intake mat is on continuously. 15.4 Engine Compressors. 4. What are the two main functional
components in a centrifugal compressor?.
Option A. Bucket and expander.
39. What is true for a bellmouth intake?. Option B. Impeller and diffuser.
Option A. Pressure increases and velocity 1. A bypass engine LP compressor. Option C. Turbine and compressor.
decreases. Option A. supplies less air than is required for Correct Answer is. Impeller and diffuser.
Option B. Velocity increases and pressure combusti15.4 Compressors Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
decreases. Option B. supplies more air than is required for 3-13.
Option C. Pressure and velocity decrease. combustion.
Correct Answer is. Velocity increases and pressure Option C. supplies only the required quantity for
decreases. combustion. 5. A bypass ratio of 5:1 indicates that the bypass
Explanation. A bellmouth intake is only used on Correct Answer is. supplies more air than is flow is.
helicopters or static test beds to improve required for combustion. Option A. equal to 1/5 of the hot stream.
aerodynamic efficiency. It is a convergent duct Explanation. By definition the bypass duct sends Option B. five times the hot stream.
therefore pressure decreases and velocity increases. air around the combustion chamber. Option C. five times the cold stream.
Correct Answer is. five times the hot stream.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
40. What is the system that breaks up ice 2. How does a dual axial flow compressor 16/17 refers.
formations on a turboprop engine nose cowl improve the efficiency of a turbojet engine?.
called?. Option A. The velocity of the air entering the
Option A. Nose cowl heating. combustion chamber is increased. 6. The stator vanes in an axial-flow
Option B. De-icing. Option B. More turbine wheels can be used. compressor.
Option C. Anti-icing. Option C. Higher compression ratios can be Option A. direct air into the first stage rotor vanes
Correct Answer is. De-icing. obtained. at the proper angle.
Explanation. Whilst the nose cowl is heated (by air Correct Answer is. Higher compression ratios can Option B. convert velocity energy into pressure
or oil) the question is about removing ice after it be obtained. energy.
has formed so deicing is correct. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Option C. convert pressure energy onto velocity
3-13. energy.
Correct Answer is. convert velocity energy into
41. In a variable geometry intake, the velocity of pressure energy.
the air on the engine compressor face is controlled 3. In a reverse flow system, the last stage of an Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 25
by. axial flow compressor is often centrifugal. This is refers.
Option A. ramp and spill doors. to.
Option B. intake augmentation doors. Option A. provide initial turning of the airflow.
Option C. shock-wave pattern, ramp and spill Option B. prevent compressor surge. 7. What units in a gas turbine engine aid in
doors. Option C. increase the temperature rise. stabilisation of the compressor during low thrust
Correct Answer is. shock-wave pattern, ramp and Correct Answer is. provide initial turning of the engine operations?.
spill doors. airflow. Option A. Bleed air valves.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 247 Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 5 Option B. Stator vanes.
para 12 fig 23-9. refers. Option C. Inlet guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. Bleed air valves. 3-20. Option B. seeks its own best operating speed.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 31 Option C. is connected directly to the high speed
refers. compressor.
11. The fan speed of a twin spool axial Correct Answer is. seeks its own best operating
compressor engine is the same as the. speed.
8. What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a Option A. low pressure compressor. Explanation. NIL.
centrifugal compressor serve?. Option B. forward turbine wheel.
Option A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic Option C. high pressure compressor.
energy. Correct Answer is. low pressure compressor. 15. What units in a gas turbine engine aid in
Option B. To increase the air velocity. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook guiding the airflow during low thrust engine
Option C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure 3-18. operations?.
energy. Option A. Stator vanes.
Correct Answer is. To convert kinetic energy into Option B. Bleed air valves.
pressure energy. 12. Bleed valves are normally spring loaded to Option C. Inlet guide vanes.
Explanation. NIL. the. Correct Answer is. Inlet guide vanes.
Option A. closed position. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. open position.
9. During the high RPM range on an axial flow Option C. mid-position.
gas turbine engine, in what position are the variable Correct Answer is. open position. 16. What is one purpose of the stator blades in
intake guide vanes and bleed valves?. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 31 the compressor section?.
Option A. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves refers. Option A. Increase the velocity of the airflow.
open. Option B. Stabilize the pressure of the airflow.
Option B. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves Option C. Control the direction of the airflow.
closed. 13. What is the function of the stator vane Correct Answer is. Control the direction of the
Option C. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves assembly at the discharge end of a typical axial flow airflow.
closed. compressor?. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Correct Answer is. At minimum swirl position, Option A. To increase air swirling motion into the 3-17.
bleed valves closed. combustion chambers.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 29- Option B. To direct the flow of gases into the
31 refers. combustion chambers. 17. Compressor stall is caused by.
Option C. To straighten airflow to eliminate Option A. a low angle of attack airflow through the
turbulence. first stages of compression.
10. What is the purpose of the diffuser section Correct Answer is. To straighten airflow to Option B. rapid engine deceleration.
in a turbine engine?. eliminate turbulence. Option C. a high angle of attack airflow through
Option A. To convert pressure to velocity. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook the first stages of compression.
Option B. To reduce pressure and increase 3-17. Correct Answer is. a high angle of attack airflow
velocity. through the first stages of compression.
Option C. To increase pressure and reduce Explanation. NIL.
velocity. 14. In a turbine engine with a dual spool
Correct Answer is. To increase pressure and compressor, the low speed compressor.
reduce velocity. Option A. always turns at the same speed as the 18. What is used to aid in stabilization of
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook high speed compressor. compressor airflow?.
Option A. Variable guide vanes and/or compressor gas turbine engine, in what position are the variable Page 3-24 refers.
bleed valves. intake guide vanes and bleed valves?.
Option B. Pressurization and dump valves. Option A. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves
Option C. Stator vanes and rotor vanes. open. 26. Which of the following can cause fan blade
Correct Answer is. Variable guide vanes and/or Option B. At maximum swirl position, bleed valves shingling in a turbofan engine?.
compressor bleed valves. closed. Option A. Large, rapid throttle movements and
Explanation. NIL. Option C. At minimum swirl position, bleed valves FOD.
closed. Option B. Engine over temperature, large, rapid
Correct Answer is. At maximum swirl position, throttle movements and FOD.
19. What is the primary factor which controls bleed valves open. Option C. Engine overspeed and large, rapid
the pressure ratio of an axial flow compressor?. Explanation. NIL. throttle movements.
Option A. Compressor inlet temperature. Correct Answer is. Large, rapid throttle
Option B. Compressor inlet pressure. movements and FOD.
Option C. Number of stages in compressor. 23. The energy changes that take place in the Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. Number of stages in impeller of a centrifugal compressor are.
compressor. Option A. pressure decrease, velocity decrease,
Explanation. NIL. temperature increase. 27. Severe rubbing of turbine engine
Option B. pressure increase, velocity decrease, compressor blades will usually cause.
temperature increase. Option A. cracking.
20. The non-rotating axial-flow compressor Option C. pressure increase, velocity increase, Option B. bowing.
airfoils in an aircraft gas turbine are known as. temperature increase. Option C. galling.
Option A. stator vanes. Correct Answer is. pressure increase, velocity Correct Answer is. galling.
Option B. bleed vanes. increase, temperature increase. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Option C. pressurization vanes. Explanation. rolls royce book page 21. 4-25.
Correct Answer is. stator vanes.
Explanation. NIL.
24. What is the primary advantage of an axial 28. Which two elements make up the axial flow
flow compressor over a centrifugal compressor assembly?.
21. The purpose of a bleed valve, located in the compressor?. Option A. Rotor and stator.
beginning stages of the compressor is to. Option A. High frontal area. Option B. Stator and diffuser.
Option A. vent some of the air overboard to Option B. Greater pressure ratio. Option C. Compressor and manifold.
prevent a compressor stall. Option C. Less expensive. Correct Answer is. Rotor and stator.
Option B. control excessively high RPM to prevent Correct Answer is. Greater pressure ratio. Explanation. NIL.
a compressor stall. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. vent high ram air pressure overboard to
prevent a compressor stall. 29. If the RPM of an axial flow compressor
Correct Answer is. vent some of the air overboard 25. Compression occurs. remains constant, the angle of attack of the rotor
to prevent a compressor stall. Option A. across stators and rotors. blades can be changed by.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. across rotors. Option A. changing the compressor diameter.
Option C. across stators. Option B. changing the velocity of the airflow.
Correct Answer is. across stators and rotors. Option C. increasing the pressure ratio.
22. During the low RPM range on an axial flow Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Correct Answer is. changing the velocity of the
airflow. of rotation. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. the same slot. Page 8-7 Refers.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
4-25.
30. The gas turbine Compressor Pressure Ratio 38. Compressor field cleaning on turbine
is. engines is performed primarily in order to.
Option A. Compressor inlet pressure divided by 34. The procedure for removing the Option A. prevent engine oil contamination and
Compressor discharge pressure. accumulation of dirt deposits on compressor blades subsequent engine bearing wear or damage.
Option B. Mass of air bypassing the combustion is called. Option B. prevent engine performance
system divided by Mass of air going through the Option A. the purging process. degradation, increased fuel costs, and damage or
combustion system. Option B. the soak method. corrosion to gas path surfaces.
Option C. Compressor discharge pressure divided Option C. field cleaning. Option C. facilitate flight line inspection of engine
by Compressor inlet pressure. Correct Answer is. field cleaning. inlet and compressor areas for defects or FOD.
Correct Answer is. Compressor discharge pressure Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. prevent engine performance
divided by Compressor inlet pressure. degradation, increased fuel costs, and damage or
Explanation. NIL. corrosion to gas path surfaces.
35. The two types of centrifugal compressor Explanation. NIL.
impellers are.
31. An advantage of the centrifugal flow Option A. impeller and diffuser.
compressor is its high. Option B. single entry and double entry. 39. If the LP compressor shaft severed.
Option A. ram efficiency. Option C. rotor and stator. Option A. the LP turbine will speed up and the LP
Option B. pressure rise per stage. Correct Answer is. single entry and double compressor will slow down.
Option C. peak efficiency. entry. Option B. the LP compressor of cruise thrust.
Correct Answer is. peak efficiency. Explanation. NIL. Option C. the HP compressor will slow down.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. the LP turbine will speed up
and the LP compressor will slow down.
36. Between each row of rotating blades in a Explanation. The LP Turbine is attached to the LP
32. The compression ratio of an axial flow compressor, there is a row of stationary blades compressor.
compressor is a function of the. which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades
Option A. number of compressor stages. are called.
Option B. air inlet velocity. Option A. stators. 40. An advantage of a centrifugal compressor
Option C. rotor diameter. Option B. rotors. is.
Correct Answer is. number of compressor Option C. buckets. Option A. it is dynamically balanced.
stages. Correct Answer is. stators. Option B. it is unaffected by turbulence.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. NIL. Option C. it is robust and can stand some shock
from icing-up.
Correct Answer is. it is robust and can stand some
33. Jet engine turbine blades removed for 37. Bleed valves are. shock from icing-up.
detailed inspection must be reinstalled in. Option A. closed at low RPM. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 19
Option A. the same slot. Option B. always slightly open. Refers.
Option B. a specified slot 180°away. Option C. closed at high RPM.
Option C. a specified slot 90°away in the direction Correct Answer is. closed at high RPM.
 41. Variable inlet guide vanes prevent. Option C. to allow uniform axial velocity. Option A. direct the air smoothly into the
Option A. compressor runaway. Correct Answer is. to allow uniform axial impeller.
Option B. engine flame out at high speed. velocity. Option B. provide initial diffusing of the air.
Option C. compressor stalling. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Option C. prevent damage by solid objects.
Correct Answer is. compressor stalling. Page 3-16 refers. Correct Answer is. provide initial diffusing of the
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant air.
Page 8-1 Refers. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 21
46. Compressor surge is caused by. refers.
Option A. over fuelling.
42. An axial flow compressor surges when. Option B. rapid closing of the throttle.
Option A. later stages are stalled. Option C. prolonged engine running at high 50. What is the surge margin of an axial flow
Option B. all stages are stalled. RPM. compressor?.
Option C. early stages are stalled. Correct Answer is. over fuelling. Option A. The margin between the compressor
Correct Answer is. all stages are stalled. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant working line and the surge line.
Explanation. The definition of a surge is when all Page 3-26 refers to fuel system malfunction - over Option B. The margin between minimum and
stages are stalled and flow reversal occurs. fuelling. maximum pressure ratio obtained at constant
RPM.
Option C. The margin between the stall condition
43. As a consequence of tapping air from the 47. Pressure rise across a single spool axial flow and the surge condition.
compressor, the TGT will. compressor is in the order of. Correct Answer is. The margin between the
Option A. fall. Option A. four to one. compressor working line and the surge line.
Option B. remain constant. Option B. two to one. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure 3-
Option C. rise. Option C. up to fifteen to one. 14 refers. (See the 'safety margin').
Correct Answer is. rise. Correct Answer is. up to fifteen to one.
Explanation. When a bleed valve opens it is always Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 15
accompanied by a rise in TGT of 15-30 degrees. refers. 51. The compression ratio of a jet engine is.
Option A. the compressor outlet pressure divided
by the number of compressor stages.
44. Compressor air bleeds promote the flow of 48. What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a Option B. the ratio between turbine pressure and
air through the early stages by. centrifugal compressor serve?. compressor outlet pressure.
Option A. opening to allow air in. Option A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic Option C. the ratio between compressor outlet
Option B. closing. energy. pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
Option C. opening to allow air out. Option B. To increase the air velocity. Correct Answer is. the ratio between compressor
Correct Answer is. opening to allow air out. Option C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure outlet pressure and compressor inlet pressure.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant energy. Explanation. The higher the ratio the more
Page 8-7 refers. Correct Answer is. To convert kinetic energy into efficient the engine.
pressure energy.
Explanation. NIL.
45. .Compressor blades have a reduced angle of 52. Variable inlet guide vanes help to
attack at the tips. prevent.
Option A. to prevent turbine stall. 49. The purpose of the rotating guide vanes on a Option A. compressor runaway.
Option B. to increase the velocity. centrifugal compressor is to. Option B. ice build up on compressor blades.
Option C. compressor stalling. 56. If a compressor has a compression ratio of used in the later stages.
Correct Answer is. compressor stalling. 9:1 and an intake compression of 2:1, what is the Correct Answer is. To maintain the velocity of the
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 28 overall compression ratio?. air under rising pressure.
refers. Option A. 9:1 intake compression does not add to Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
the overall compression ratio of the system. Powerplant Page 3-24 refers.
Option B. 18:1.
53. Air through the compressor, before entering Option C. 11:1.
the combustion chamber, passes. Correct Answer is. 18:1. 60. An abradable lining around the fan is to.
Option A. through divergent passage to increase Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. provide less leakage for anti-icing.
the pressure. Powerplant Page 3-20 refers. Option B. prevent fan blade tip rub.
Option B. through nozzles to increase the Option C. strengthen the EPR value.
velocity. Correct Answer is. strengthen the EPR value.
Option C. through divergent passage to decrease 57. A compressor stage stalls when. Explanation. Prevents fan blade tip losses.
the pressure. Option A. adiabatic temperature rise is too high.
Correct Answer is. through divergent passage to Option B. compression ratio is too high.
increase the pressure. Option C. smooth airflow is disrupted. 61. Allowable damage on the first stage
Explanation. All compressor blades and stators are Correct Answer is. smooth airflow is disrupted. compressor blade is restricted to.
divergent, and all increase pressure. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. middle third of the blade to the outer
Powerplant Page 3-25 refers. edge.
Option B. outer third of the blade to the outer
54. Low mass airflow through a compressor will edge.
produce. 58. Inlet guide vanes are fitted to. Option C. root end of the blade.
Option A. stalling of rear stages. Option A. control the quantity of air entering the Correct Answer is. middle third of the blade to the
Option B. stalling of early stages. intake. outer edge.
Option C. no effect. Option B. guide the airflow onto the turbine rotor Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
Correct Answer is. stalling of early stages. first stage. Page 5-20 refers.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option C. control the angle of airflow into the
Powerplant Page 3-25 refers. compressor.
Correct Answer is. control the angle of airflow into 62. Tip speed of a centrifugal compressor can
the compressor. reach.
55. A bleed valve. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. Mach 1.3.
Option A. relieves compressor choking at low Powerplant Page 3-24 refers. Option B. Mach 1.0.
RPM. Option C. Mach 0.8.
Option B. controls air intake pressure. Correct Answer is. Mach 1.3.
Option C. bleeds air from compressor for intake 59. Why, in an axial flow compressor is the cross Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine
deicing. sectional area of the compressor air duct reduced at Powerplant Page 3-11.
Correct Answer is. relieves compressor choking at each stage?.
low RPM. Option A. To decrease the velocity of the air rising
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 29 under pressure. 63. What is the profile of a compressor
refers. Option B. To maintain the velocity of the air under blade?.
rising pressure. Option A. A cutout that reduces blade tip
Option C. To permit stronger, shorter blades to be thickness.
Option B. The leading edge of the blade. 67. Advantage of an axial flow over a centrifugal Option B. decreases velocity, pressure increases.
Option C. The curvature of the blade root. flow gas turbine engine. Option C. increases velocity, pressure remains
Correct Answer is. A cutout that reduces blade tip Option A. power required for starting is less. constant.
thickness. Option B. low weight. Correct Answer is. decreases velocity, pressure
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option C. high peak efficiencies. increases.
Textbook 3-16. Correct Answer is. high peak efficiencies. Explanation. Assuming this refers to a centrifugal
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 21 compressor see figure 3-6 Rolls Royce The Jet
shows how higher compression ratios (axial flow Engine.
64. The resultant velocity of air exiting an axial compressors) give lower SFC. Which means higher
compressor stage depends upon. efficiency.
Option A. aircraft forward speed. 71. In a compressor, diffusion action takes place
Option B. compressor RPM. across.
Option C. Both of the above. 68. Compressor blades reduce in length. Option A. rotors.
Correct Answer is. Both of the above. Option A. from tip to root to maintain uniform Option B. rotors and stators.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3- velocity in compressor. Option C. stators.
23 Refers. Option B. from L.P to H.P section to maintain Correct Answer is. rotors and stators.
uniform velocity in compressor. Explanation. Stators and rotors in compressors
Option C. from root to tip to maintain correct both form divergent ducts hence they both diffuse.
65. What is a compressor stage?. angle of attack.
Option A. One compressor rotor and one nozzle Correct Answer is. from L.P to H.P section to
guide vane. maintain uniform velocity in compressor. 72. The ring of fixed blades at the intake of an
Option B. One rotor plus one stator. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 22 axial flow compressor are called.
Option C. One Nozzle Guide Vane and one rotor. refers. Option A. inlet guide vanes.
Correct Answer is. One rotor plus one stator. Option B. first stage stator blades.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 25 Option C. first stage diffuser blades.
refers. 69. Deposit build-up on compressor blades. Correct Answer is. inlet guide vanes.
Option A. airflow is too fast for deposits to build Explanation. The fixed IGV's precede the 1st stage
up. rotor which is in front of the 1st stage stator.
66. If the bypass ratio is 0.7:1, the 0.7 pounds of Option B. will not decrease efficiency but may
air is. cause corrosion.
Option A. fed into H.P compressor compared to 1 Option C. can decrease compressor efficiency and 73. What is the purpose of pressure balance
pound fed around it. cause corrosion. seal?.
Option B. fed around the engine to 1 pound fed Correct Answer is. can decrease compressor Option A. To ensure the location bearing is
into H.P. compressor. efficiency and cause corrosion. adequately loaded throughout the engine thrust
Option C. bypassed for every 1 pound at the Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine range.
intake. Powerplant page 5-4 refers. Option B. To ensure LP compressor is statically
Correct Answer is. fed around the engine to 1 balanced.
pound fed into H.P. compressor. Option C. To ensure HP compressor is dynamically
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine 70. The diffuser after the compressor, before balanced.
Powerplant Page 2-9 refers. the combustion chamber. Correct Answer is. To ensure the location bearing
Option A. increases velocity, decreases is adequately loaded throughout the engine thrust
pressure. range.
Explanation. Pressure balance seals oppose the combustion chamber. Explanation. All axial flow compressor case
tendency of compressors to move forward. Option B. To direct the flow of air to strike the annulus are convergent to maintain a constant axial
turbine blades at a desired angle. velocity through the compressor.
Option C. To decrease the velocity of air to the
74. The optimum air speed for entrance into the combustor.
compressor is approximately. Correct Answer is. To remove air swirl before the 81. If the tip clearance in a centrifugal
Option A. same as aircraft speed. combustion chamber. compressor is too small.
Option B. Mach 0.4. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. there would be pressure losses through
Option C. Mach 1. Powerplants page 3-23 describe the axial flow leakage.
Correct Answer is. Mach 0.4. compressor as 'containing sets of airfoils in Option B. there is danger of seizure.
Explanation. Diffusion in the intake reduces the cascade'. It further says that the last stage of Option C. aerodynamic buffeting would cause
speed to 500ft/second (about mach 0.4). stationary vanes, called exit guide vanes turn the vibration.
airflow back to an axial direction on its way to the Correct Answer is. aerodynamic buffeting would
combustor. cause vibration.
75. What is the acceptable damage on stator Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 22
blades that have been blended?. para 12 refers to too small a clearance setting up
Option A. One third along from root to tip. 78. The pressure ratio can be influenced by. aerodynamic buffet.
Option B. One third from tip to root. Option A. compressor inlet temperature.
Option C. One third chord wise. Option B. number of stages in compressor.
Correct Answer is. One third from tip to root. Option C. compressor inlet pressure. 82. A 1st stage LP compressor blade is able to
Explanation. The root of the blade has tighter Correct Answer is. number of stages in continue in service if the damage is within limits,
tolerance than the tip, and chord wise indentations compressor. and within the.
are also critical so our best guess is from tip to root Explanation. Compressors are rated by their Option A. middle third of blade chord-wise.
pressure ratio, the more stages the greater the Option B. outer third only.
pressure ratio. Option C. root section only.
76. With regard to compressor blades, which of Correct Answer is. outer third only.
the following is true? No damage is permissible Explanation. Repairs across the chord or at the
on. 79. Air bleed valves are. root are normally prohibited, outer third is the only
Option A. a shroud fillet area. Option A. closed at low RPM. safe answer.
Option B. the lip of a blade. Option B. open at high RPM.
Option C. the last third of the outboard leading Option C. open at low RPM.
edge. Correct Answer is. open at low RPM. 83. What is meant by a compressor stage?.
Correct Answer is. a shroud fillet area. Explanation. Air bleed valves reduce the pressure Option A. One rotor and one stator assembly.
Explanation. Shroud fillets are critical areas developed in a compressor until the speed is Option B. All rotors and stators.
whereas the outer third of the blade is less so. increased towards the blade design speed. Option C. One rotor and one guide vane
Unshrouded tips are also less critical than shroud assembly.
fillets. Correct Answer is. One rotor and one stator
80. The compressor case annulus is. assembly.
Option A. convergent. Explanation. Para 13 page 22 of Rolls Royce the Jet
77. Identify a function of the cascade vanes in a Option B. divergent. Engine refers.
turbojet engine compressor section. Option C. parallel.
Option A. To remove air swirl before the Correct Answer is. convergent.
 84. What is the normal pressure rise across each Explanation. Compressor washes are used to Option B. a number of flame tubes each with its
compressor stage of an axial flow compressor?. reduce this problem. own air casing.
Option A. 1.5:1. Option C. an annular flame tube in an annular air
Option B. 1.2:1. casing.
Option C. 5:1. 88. What is the purpose of the stator vanes in Correct Answer is. a number of flame tubes in an
Correct Answer is. 1.2:1. the compressor section of a gas turbine engine?. annular air casing.
Explanation. Para 20 page 25 of Rolls Royce the Jet Option A. Increase the velocity of the airflow. Explanation. Rolls Royce book page 40 para 18.
Engine refers. Option B. Control direction of the airflow.
Option C. Prevent compressor surge.
Correct Answer is. Control direction of the 3. In which type of turbine engine combustion
85. Where does compression take place as air airflow. chamber is the case and liner removed and installed
passes through an axial flow compressor?. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 22 as one unit during routine maintenance?.
Option A. Rotor blades. para 13. Option A. Cannular.
Option B. Stator Blades. Option B. Annular.
Option C. Rotor and Stator blades. Option C. Can.
Correct Answer is. Rotor and Stator blades. 89. In a twin spool compressor, the LP section Correct Answer is. Can.
Explanation. Compression occurs through all runs at. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
stages figure 3.9 page 25 of Rolls Royce the Jet Option A. a lower RPM than the HP spool. 3-23.
Engine refers. Option B. a higher RPM than the HP spool.
Option C. the same RPM than the HP spool.
Correct Answer is. a lower RPM than the HP 4. In a turboprop engine, combustion takes
86. Nozzle Guide Vane bow is an indication spool. place at constant.
of. Explanation. NIL. Option A. pressure.
Option A. engine overspeed. Option B. density.
Option B. engine overheat. 15.5 Combustion Section. Option C. volume.
Option C. engine shock loading. Correct Answer is. pressure.
Correct Answer is. engine overheat. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Explanation. Early turbines, both blades and NGV 3-29.
were susceptible to 'creep' -- prolonged exposure to 1. In a turbojet engine, combustion occurs
excessive heat. at.
Option A. constant velocity. 5. The air passing through the combustion
Option B. constant volume. chamber is.
87. A build up of foreign objects and dirt on Option C. constant pressure. Option A. entirely combined with fuel and
compressor blades. Correct Answer is. constant pressure. burned.
Option A. has a large effect on compressor Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Option B. used to support combustion and to cool
efficiency and may cause corrosion. page 2-18 refers. the engine.
Option B. has no effect on the efficiency of the Option C. speeded up and heated by the action of
compressor but may cause corrosion. the turbines.
Option C. has no effect on compressor efficiency 2. A tubo-annular gas turbine combustion Correct Answer is. used to support combustion
due to the speed of rotation. systemconsists of. and to cool the engine.
Correct Answer is. has a large effect on Option A. a number of flame tubes in an annular Explanation. NIL.
compressor efficiency and may cause corrosion. air casing.
 Correct Answer is. tubo-annular. Explanation. NIL.
6. The air used for combustion is. Explanation. NIL.
Option A. Primary and secondary.
Option B. Primary. 15. Secondary air in the combustion chamber is
Option C. Secondary. 11. The approximate percentage of the mass used for.
Correct Answer is. Primary. airflow taken in by the flame tube snout is. Option A. increasing axial velocity of gases.
Explanation. Air through the core engine is defined Option A. 82%. Option B. combustion.
as primary air. Option B. 8%. Option C. cooling.
Option C. 18%. Correct Answer is. cooling.
Correct Answer is. 18%. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
7. Combustion chamber flame temperature is in Explanation. Rolls Royce book page 36 para 6. Page 3-31 Refers.
the order of.
Option A. 2000°Centigrade.
Option B. 2000°Fahrenheit. 12. What component creates a vortex in a gas 16. Duplex burners have.
Option C. 2000°K. turbine flame tube?. Option A. two calibrated outlets.
Correct Answer is. 2000°Centigrade. Option A. Tertiary hole. Option B. variable orifices.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. Swirl vanes. Option C. a spring.
Option C. Cascade vanes. Correct Answer is. two calibrated outlets.
Correct Answer is. Swirl vanes. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 116
8. Hot spots in the combustion section of a Explanation. NIL. Refers.
turbojet engine are possible.
Option A. dirty compressor blades.
Option B. malfunctioning fuel nozzles. 13. In the combustion chamber. 17. The overall air/fuel ratio of a combustion
Option C. faulty igniter plugs. Option A. static pressure and volume remains chamber can vary between.
Correct Answer is. malfunctioning fuel nozzles. constant. Option A. 45:1 and 130:1.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. static pressure decreases slightly and Option B. 130:1 and 200:1.
volume increases. Option C. 10:1 and 45:1.
Option C. static pressure and volume decreases. Correct Answer is. 45:1 and 130:1.
9. Another name for a cannular combustion Correct Answer is. static pressure decreases Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36
chamber is. slightly and volume increases. refers.
Option A. turbo-annular. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
Option B. multiple can. Page 2-18 refers.
Option C. can-annular. 18. When light-up takes place.
Correct Answer is. can-annular. Option A. the nozzle guide vanes spread the heat
Explanation. NIL. 14. Which of the following types of combustion to adjacent flame tubes.
sections are used in aircraft turbine engines?. Option B. interconnectors spread the heat to
Option A. Annular, variable, and cascade vane. adjacent flame tubes.
10. Another name for a cannular combustion Option B. Multiple can, annular, and can- Option C. each flame tube is isolated from its
chamber is. annular. neighbours.
Option A. annular. Option C. Can, multiple can, and variable. Correct Answer is. interconnectors spread the
Option B. tubo-annular. Correct Answer is. Multiple can, annular, and can- heat to adjacent flame tubes.
Option C. multiple can. annular. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 39
refers. Option B. a fuel/air mixture.
Option C. fuel continuously.
22. Why is it necessary to have a combustion Correct Answer is. a fuel/air mixture.
19. Why do the holes in the body of the duple drain system?. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 117
burner provide air to the shroud around the burner Option A. To prevent pressure build up in the refers.
head?. combustion chamber.
Option A. To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow Option B. To prevent initial over-fuelling on start
running. up or hot start. 26. An advantage of an annular combustion
Option B. To reduce burner temperature. Option C. To allow water in the combustor to system is.
Option C. To minimise carbon formation on the drain away. Option A. unrestricted airflow at maximum
burner face. Correct Answer is. To prevent initial over-fuelling RPM.
Correct Answer is. To minimise carbon formation on start up or hot start. Option B. diameter of engine is reduced due to
on the burner face. Explanation. Excess fuel is drained on shutdown to the cans being smaller.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure avoid a subsequent hot start. Option C. decrease in combustor length compared
10.18 refers. to a tubo-annular combustor of the same output.
Correct Answer is. decrease in combustor length
23. What is a cannular combustion system?. compared to a tubo-annular combustor of the same
20. The air passing through the combustion Option A. One common flame tube closed in a output.
chamber of a jet engine is. common air casing. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 40
Option A. entirely combined with fuel and Option B. A set of flame tubes, each mounted in a refers.
burned. separate air casing.
Option B. used to support combustion and to cool Option C. A set of flame tubes, enclosed in a
the engine. common air casing. 27. How is the combustion chamber drain valve
Option C. speeded up and heated by the action of Correct Answer is. A set of flame tubes, enclosed closed?.
the turbines. in a common air casing. Option A. By 12th stage compressor air
Correct Answer is. used to support combustion Explanation. Also known as tubo-annular see Rolls pressure.
and to cool the engine. Royce The Jet Engine page 41. Option B. By a return spring.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 37 Option C. By combustion chamber gas pressure.
refers. Correct Answer is. By combustion chamber gas
24. The flame temperature is pressure.
approximately. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
21. A toroidal vortex is. Option A. 1400°Centigrade. Powerplant Page 7-59 refers.
Option A. a vapour trail visible in moist air Option B. 2000°Centigrade.
conditions. Option C. 500°Centigrade.
Option B. a region in the combustion chamber of Correct Answer is. 2000°Centigrade. 28. Which statement is true regarding the air
low velocity re-circulation. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 37 passing through the combustion section of a jet
Option C. a bull-nosed cowling for deflecting air refers. engine?.
from the static. Option A. Most is used for engine cooling.
Correct Answer is. a region in the combustion Option B. Most is used to support combustion.
chamber of low velocity re-circulation. 25. Fuel entering the combustion chamber from Option C. A small percentage is frequently bled off
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 an atomizer spray nozzle enters as. at this point to be used for air-conditioning and/or
refers. Option A. fuel in air pulses. other pneumatic powered systems.
Correct Answer is. Most is used for engine 32. The approximate percentage of the mass
cooling. airflow which bypasses the flame tube snout is. 36. A shroud placed around fuel nozzles.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. 8%. Option A. flakes the carbon to minimise
Option B. 82%. accumulations.
Option C. 18%. Option B. prevents carbon build up.
29. How are combustion liner walls cooled in a Correct Answer is. 82%. Option C. builds up carbon deposits to assist
gas turbine engine?. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 atomisation.
Option A. By secondary air flowing through the shows 20%. Correct Answer is. prevents carbon build up.
combustion chamber. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine
Option B. By bleed air vented from the engine air Powerplants page 7-54 refers.
inlet. 33. Flame stabilization in a combustion chamber
Option C. By the pattern of holes and louvers cut is achieved by.
in the diffuser section. Option A. the correct burner pressure. 37. Carbon forming on fuel spray nozzles will
Correct Answer is. By secondary air flowing Option B. the airflow pattern. have the effect of.
through the combustion chamber. Option C. the correct air/fuel ratio. Option A. increasing the combustion chamber
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. the airflow pattern. pressure ratio.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 Option B. producing turbulent air flow.
refers. Option C. changing the fuel spray angle.
30. Dilution air is placed. Correct Answer is. changing the fuel spray angle.
Option A. in the dilution zone of the combustion Explanation. Carbon on the fuel nozzles will distort
chamber after the primary zone. 34. Fuel nozzles are cleaned. fuel spray flow and direction. This can cause hot
Option B. in the primary zone of the combustion Option A. with a rag and solvent. spots within the combustion chamber.
chamber. Option B. in-situ with carbon solution.
Option C. in the swirl vanes of the combustor. Option C. in-situ with detergent solution.
Correct Answer is. in the dilution zone of the Correct Answer is. in-situ with detergent 38. Combustor air that is not used to support
combustion chamber after the primary zone. solution. combustion.
Explanation. The air cools and adds to the mass Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. will film cool the liner and dilute
flow. Powerplants page 7-54 refers. combustion chamber exit temperature.
Option B. is by-pass air.
Option C. is considered as the total air flow.
31. A Duplex burner uses. 35. When heat is added to the combustion Correct Answer is. will film cool the liner and
Option A. small burner at low RPM and both chamber. dilute combustion chamber exit temperature.
burner at hi RPM. Option A. pressure increases rapidly volume Explanation. This air is known as secondary or
Option B. small burner at low RPM and large remains constant. tertiary combustor air.
burner at hi RPM. Option B. pressure changes slightly and volume
Option C. both burners at low and hi RPM. increases.
Correct Answer is. small burner at low RPM and Option C. pressure rises at chamber outlet. 39. At high rotational speed at sea level, a duple
both burner at hi RPM. Correct Answer is. pressure changes slightly and burner would be passing fuel via the.
Explanation. Jeppesen A and P Technician volume. Option A. main nozzle.
Powerplant Textbook 7-66. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 12 Option B. primary nozzle.
figure 2-2 refers. Option C. primary and the main nozzle.
Correct Answer is. primary and the main nozzle.
Explanation. The duple nozzle is also called the Option C. against the airflow. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
duplex nozzle. RR the Jet Engine page 116 refers. Correct Answer is. against the airflow. 3-27.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Powerplants page 7-55 refers.
40. The fabricated liner of a flame tube is 2. What are the two main basic components of
achieved mainly by. the turbine section in a gas turbine engine?.
Option A. argon arc process. 44. A duplex burner in a gas turbine engine has Option A. Stator and rotor.
Option B. electric resistance welding. 2 orifices. Option B. Hot and cold.
Option C. oxyacetylene welding. Option A. one for water injection and one for fuel Option C. Impeller and diffuser.
Correct Answer is. argon arc process. flow. Correct Answer is. Stator and rotor.
Explanation. an argon arc (T.I.G) welding is used to Option B. one for low speed conditions the second Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
repair combustion liners, it is assumed that this is used for high speed conditions. 3-25.
also the manufacturing process. can anyone confirm Option C. one for normal flow conditions and the
this with a reference. 2nd one to increase the normalmaximum flow.
Correct Answer is. one for low speed conditions 3. Turbine impulse blading forms a.
the second used for high speed conditions. Option A. constant area duct.
41. Why is it necessary to have a combustion Explanation. This is a most right answer. Primary Option B. divergent duct.
chamber drain?. flow only normally occurs only during start (low Option C. convergent duct.
Option A. To allow unburnt fuel to drain away. flow) Correct Answer is. constant area duct.
Option B. To prevent pressure build-up in the Explanation. Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (New)
combustion chamber. Page 135 diagram.
Option C. To allow fuel to return to LP when H.P 45. A combustion chamber has a.
cock is closed. Option A. convergent inlet, divergent outlet.
Correct Answer is. To allow unburnt fuel to drain Option B. convergent inlet, convergent outlet. 4. The turbine section.
away. Option C. divergent inlet, convergent outlet. Option A. increases air velocity to create thrust.
Explanation. The residual fuel must be drained off Correct Answer is. divergent inlet, convergent Option B. uses heat energy to expand and
to prevent subsequent wet starts. outlet. accelerate the gas flow.
Explanation. Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (4th Option C. drives the compressor section.
edition) figure 4-1, 4-3, 4-5, 4-9, pgs 36 - 42. Correct Answer is. drives the compressor
42. The purpose of the swirl vanes in the section.
combustion chamber is to produce. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Option A. flame re-circulation. 15.6 Turbine Section. 3-25.
Option B. gas re-circulation.
Option C. adequate mixing of fuel and air.
Correct Answer is. gas re-circulation. 1. The three main types of turbine blades 5. Where do stress rupture cracks usually
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36 are. appear on turbine blades?.
paragraph 7 refers to recirculating gases. Option A. impulse, vector, and impulse-vector. Option A. Across the blade root, parallel to the fir
Option B. reaction, converging, and diverging. tree.
Option C. impulse, reaction, and impulse- Option B. Across the leading or trailing edge at a
43. A vaporising burner injects fuel vapour. reaction. right angle to the edge.
Option A. with the airflow. Correct Answer is. impulse, reaction, and impulse- Option C. Along the leading edge, parallel to the
Option B. across the airflow. reaction. edge.
Correct Answer is. Across the leading or trailing blades. Explanation. NIL.
edge at a right angle to the edge. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
4-25. 13. Temperature through the turbine stages
9. What term is used to describe a permanent generally.
and cumulative deformation of turbine blades?. Option A. remains the same.
6. What is meant by a shrouded turbine?. Option A. Stretch. Option B. decreases.
Option A. The turbine blades are shaped so that Option B. Creep. Option C. increases.
their ends form a band or shroud. Option C. Distortion. Correct Answer is. decreases.
Option B. The turbine wheel has a shroud or duct Correct Answer is. Creep. Explanation. NIL.
which provides cooling air to the turbine blades. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. The turbine wheel is enclosed by a
protective shroud to contain the blades in case of 14. Shrouded blades allow.
failure. 10. What is the major function of the turbine Option A. smaller inlets to be used.
Correct Answer is. The turbine blades are shaped assembly in a turbojet engine?. Option B. higher turbine inlet temperatures.
so that their ends form a band or shroud. Option A. Directs the gases in the proper direction Option C. thinner more efficient blade sections to
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook to the tailpipe. be used.
3-28. Option B. Supplies the power to turn the Correct Answer is. thinner more efficient blade
compressor. sections to be used.
Option C. Increases the temperature of the Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
7. Turbine nozzle diaphragms located on the exhaust gases. Page 3-42 refers.
upstream side of each turbine wheel, are used Correct Answer is. Supplies the power to turn the
to. compressor.
Option A. decrease the velocity of the heated Explanation. NIL. 15. Continued and/or excessive heat and
gases flowing past this point. centrifugal force on turbine engine rotor blades is
Option B. direct the flow of gases parallel to the likely to cause.
vertical line of the turbine blades. 11. Gas pressure through the turbine section Option A. galling.
Option C. increase the velocity of the heated gases will generally. Option B. creep.
flowing past this point. Option A. increase. Option C. profile.
Correct Answer is. direct the flow of gases parallel Option B. remain the same. Correct Answer is. creep.
to the vertical line of the turbine blades. Option C. decrease. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Correct Answer is. decrease. 4-22.
3-25. Explanation. NIL.

16. N.G.V's form.

8. Reduced blade vibration and improved 12. A condition known as 'hot streaking' in Option A. convergent ducts.
airflow characteristics in turbines are brought turbine engines is caused by Option B. parallel ducts.
by. Option A. a partially clogged fuel nozzle. Option C. divergent ducts.
Option A. shrouded turbine rotor blades. Option B. excessive fuel flow. Correct Answer is. convergent ducts.
Option B. impulse type blades. Option C. a misaligned combustion liner. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
Option C. fir tree blade attachment. Correct Answer is. a partially clogged fuel Page 3-38 refers.
Correct Answer is. shrouded turbine rotor nozzle.
 than one turbine wheel attached to a single 25. Nozzle guide vanes give a.
17. Dirt particles in the air going into the shaft?. Option A. pressure increase, velocity decrease.
compressor of a turbine engine will form a coating Option A. To facilitate balancing of the turbine Option B. pressure increase, velocity increase.
on all but which of the following?. assembly. Option C. pressure decrease, velocity increase.
Option A. Turbine blades. Option B. To extract more power from the exhaust Correct Answer is. pressure decrease, velocity
Option B. Casings. gases than a single wheel can absorb. increase.
Option C. Inlet guide vanes. Option C. To help stabilize the pressure between Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Correct Answer is. Turbine blades. the compressor and the turbine. Page 3-35 refers.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. To extract more power from
the exhaust gases than a single wheel can absorb.
Explanation. NIL. 26. Shrouding of stator blade tips is to.
18. Reduced blade vibration and improved Option A. minimise vibration.
airflow characteristics in gas turbines are brought Option B. ensure adequate cooling.
about by. 22. When aircraft turbine blades are subjected Option C. prevent tip turbulence.
Option A. shrouded turbine rotor blades. to excessive heat stress, what type of failures would Correct Answer is. minimise vibration.
Option B. fir tree blade attachment. you expect?. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
Option C. impulse type blades. Option A. Bending and torsion. Page 3-43 refers.
Correct Answer is. shrouded turbine rotor Option B. Stress rupture.
blades. Option C. Torsion and tension.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Stress rupture. 27. Why are two or more turbine wheels
Explanation. NIL. coupled?.
Option A. To keep turbine rotor diameter small.
19. A purpose of the shrouds on the turbine Option B. So power output is doubled.
blades of an axial flow engine is to. 23. Which of the following conditions is usually Option C. To simplify dynamic balancing.
Option A. reduce air entrance. not acceptable to any extent in turbine blades?. Correct Answer is. So power output is doubled.
Option B. increase tip speed. Option A. Cracks. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 45
Option C. reduce vibration. Option B. Dents. refers.
Correct Answer is. reduce vibration. Option C. Pits.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Cracks.
Explanation. NIL. 28. Running clearance on a turbine disk is kept
to a minimum to reduce.
20. Hot section inspections for many modern Option A. temperature loss.
turbine engines are required. 24. The forces driving a turbine round are due Option B. aerodynamic buffeting.
Option A. on a time or cycle basis. to. Option C. tip losses.
Option B. only when an over temperature or Option A. impulse only. Correct Answer is. tip losses.
overspeed has occurred. Option B. reaction only. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
Option C. only at engine overhaul. Option C. impulse and reaction. Page 3-18 refers.
Correct Answer is. on a time or cycle basis. Correct Answer is. impulse and reaction.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 50
Refers. 29. Two basic types of turbine blades are.
Option A. impulse and vector.
21. Why do some turbine engines have more Option B. reaction and impulse.
Option C. tangential and reaction. turbine engine efficiency by. Correct Answer is. impulse at the root and
Correct Answer is. reaction and impulse. Option A. automatically adjusting engine speed to reaction at the tip.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants maintain a desired EPR. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Page 3-40 refers. Option B. adjusting stator vane position according Powerplant page 3-40 refers. Rolls Royce pg.50
to operating conditions and power requirements. para.10 and figure5.6 stagger angle.
Option C. ensuring turbine blade to engine case
30. Why are nozzle guide vanes fitted?. clearances are kept to a minimum by controlling
Option A. To decrease velocity of the gas flow. case temperatures. 37. Turbine creep effects.
Option B. To increase velocity of the gas flow. Correct Answer is. ensuring turbine blade to Option A. turbine blades.
Option C. To increase velocity of the air flow. engine case clearances are kept to a minimum by Option B. turbine disks.
Correct Answer is. To increase velocity of the gas controlling case temperatures. Option C. N.G.Vs.
flow. Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. turbine blades.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Page 3-38 refers. Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.
34. Turbine rear struts.
Option A. straighten the gas flow.
31. A turbine disk is. Option B. increase the velocity of the gas flow. 38. Creep is.
Option A. a disk at the core of the engine that the Option C. increase the pressure of the gas flow. Option A. not found in turbines.
blades are attached to. Correct Answer is. straighten the gas flow. Option B. a temporary deformation of turbine.
Option B. a segmented or complete shroud on Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option C. a permanent deformation of turbine.
blade tips that reduces leakage. Powerplant page 3-34 refers. Correct Answer is. a permanent deformation of
Option C. a shroud around the stators of the turbine.
turbine. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Correct Answer is. a disk at the core of the engine 35. Bowing of turbine blades indicates an. Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.
that the blades are attached to. Option A. over-temperature condition.
Explanation. The turbine blades are mounted to Option B. over-speed condition.
the disc which absorbs the centrifugal force. Option C. under-temperature condition. 39. Creep, overall.
Correct Answer is. over-temperature condition. Option A. has no effect on turbine diameter.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option B. increases turbine diameter.
32. .When carrying out a borescope the damage Powerplant page 5-30 refers to bowing as part of Option C. decreases turbine diameter.
on turbine blades that would indicate a failure the ageing process. Over temp is the only answer Correct Answer is. increases turbine diameter.
is. relevant to aging (temperature creep). Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Option A. speckling. Powerplant Page 5-28 refers.
Option B. tip curl.
Option C. colour changes. 36. On an impulse-reaction turbine blade it
Correct Answer is. tip curl. is. 40. How are turbine disks attached to the shaft
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option A. impulse at the root and reaction at the in gas turbine engine?.
figure 5-23 page 178 and figure 5-26 page 185 tip. Option A. Splined.
refers. Option B. reaction at the root and impulse at the Option B. Curvic couplings.
tip. Option C. Bolted.
Option C. impulse and reaction all the away along Correct Answer is. Bolted.
33. The active clearance control system aids the blade. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine
Powerplant page 3-41 refers. Option C. expansion of gases. as.
Correct Answer is. momentum and directional Option A. white or silver speckles.
acceleration of gases. Option B. white powder traces.
41. Fir tree turbine blade attachment locates Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 49- Option C. black stains.
the blade. 50 refers. Correct Answer is. white or silver speckles.
Option A. allows slight movement. Explanation. CAIPs E L/3-10 refers. It also says
Option B. radially. titanium speckles are blue or gold.
Option C. axially. 45. Impulse turbine blades run cooler than
Correct Answer is. allows slight movement. reaction blades because.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 52 Option A. impulse spin faster radially. 49. An impulse/reaction turbine is designed to
Para 19 refers. Option B. temperature drop across N.G.V is ensure.
greater. Option A. greater axial velocity at the blade
Option C. converging rotors increase velocity. root.
42. Creep may occur to turbine blades due Correct Answer is. temperature drop across N.G.V Option B. uniform axial velocity from blade root to
to. is greater. tip.
Option A. prolonged low RPM use. Explanation. Impulse blades have total pressure Option C. greater axial velocity at the blade tip.
Option B. over-temp with excessive centrifugal drop in N.G.V's hence air is colder as it enters Correct Answer is. uniform axial velocity from
loads. turbine RR Page51 refers. blade root to tip.
Option C. high back pressures. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas turbine Powerplant
Correct Answer is. over-temp with excessive page 3-40 refers.
centrifugal loads. 46. An increase in turbine diameter is caused
Explanation. Creep is irreversible Rolls Royce the by.
Jet Engine Page 56 refers. Option A. prolonged high temperatures and 50. Excessive turbine temperatures can lead
centrifugal loads. to.
Option B. products of combustion. Option A. turbine blade creep and an increase in
43. Creep may occur to turbine blades due Option C. over speed. the diameter of the turbine.
to. Correct Answer is. prolonged high temperatures Option B. not a serious problem as long as engine
Option A. prolonged low RPM use. and centrifugal loads. oil pressure is within limits.
Option B. over-temp with excessive centrifugal Explanation. This is known as creep. Option C. a serious fire risk in the engine.
loads. Correct Answer is. turbine blade creep and an
Option C. high back pressures. increase in the diameter of the turbine.
Correct Answer is. over-temp with excessive 47. Which of the following is most likely to occur Explanation. Jeppesen gas turbine Powerplant
centrifugal loads. in the turbine section of a gas turbine engine?. Page 5-28 discusses the causes of creep.
Explanation. Creep is irreversible Rolls Royce the Option A. Pitting.
Jet Engine Page 56 refers. Option B. Galling.
Option C. Cracking. 51. What are blue and golden deposits evidence
Correct Answer is. Cracking. of, on a turbine blade?.
44. Forces driving the turbine are due to. Explanation. A turbine bearing is under great heat Option A. Titanium.
Option A. aerodynamic lift imposing impulse on stress, cracking is the only possible choice here. Option B. Aluminium.
blades. Option C. Magnesium.
Option B. momentum and directional acceleration Correct Answer is. Titanium.
of gases. 48. Aluminium deposits on the turbine show up Explanation. Aluminium and magnesium leave
white powder deposits so by elimination the answer adaptor fitted to the accessory or high speed Option B. attaches turbine blades to the turbine
is titanium. gearbox. disk.
Option C. allows individual turbine blades to be
changed without engine disassembly.
52. Necking and mottling of turbine blades. 55. The turbine section of a jet engine. Correct Answer is. attaches turbine blades to the
Option A. is due to thermal stress. Option A. converts dynamic pressure into turbine disk.
Option B. is formed during manufacture. mechanical energy. Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 52
Option C. is due to bending when the gas hits the Option B. circulates air to cool the engine. para 19 refers.
blades. Option C. extracts heat energy to drive the
Correct Answer is. is due to thermal stress. compressor.
Explanation. Necking could occur due to creep Correct Answer is. converts dynamic pressure into 59. The passage between adjacent nozzle guide
which is a function of thermal stress and centrifugal mechanical energy. vanes forms a.
loads, and turbine blades do show signs of Explanation. The shape and size of the turbine Option A. convergent duct.
discolouration after use, the latter is not normally a blades determines the amount of energy extracted Option B. divergent duct.
defect. from the dynamic pressure of the airflow. Option C. parallel duct.
Correct Answer is. convergent duct.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 51
53. Impulse blades operate cooler than reaction 56. The temperature and centrifugal loads paragraph 13 refers.
blades because. which the turbine is subjected to during normal
Option A. impulse blades rotate at higher engine operation causes.
speeds. Option A. fatigue failure. 60. As the hot gasses flow through an impulse
Option B. the N.G.V's cool the air. Option B. elastic stretching. turbine blading, the velocity.
Option C. the airflow has a higher velocity through Option C. creep loading. Option A. will decrease.
a impulse turbine N.G.V. Correct Answer is. creep loading. Option B. remains constant.
Correct Answer is. the airflow has a higher velocity Explanation. Creep is a permanent deformation Option C. will increase.
through a impulse turbine N.G.V. caused by high centrifugal loads at continuous high Correct Answer is. remains constant.
Explanation. Impulse turbine N.G.Vs accelerate temperature. Explanation. In an 'Impulse bladed turbine' the
gases faster than their reaction counterparts turbine blades form parallel ducts therefore the
therefore the pressure and temperature is reduced velocity will remain constant figure 5-5 of RR the Jet
more in the impulse turbine. 57. Impulse-reaction turbine blades form. Engine shows the contour of impulse turbine
Option A. tip half reaction, root half Impulse. blades.
Option B. 1 stage impulse, 1 stage reaction.
54. During a borescope check of the H.P turbine Option C. tip half Impulse, root half reaction.
blades. Correct Answer is. tip half reaction, root half 61. What is the normal range of turbine
Option A. dry motor the engine at minimum Impulse. efficiency?.
speed. Explanation. Turbine blades move from impulse at Option A. 90% - 95%.
Option B. hand turn the turbine wheel. the root to reaction at the tip. Option B. 70% - 85%.
Option C. attach a device to the accessory gearbox Option C. 30% - 40%.
and rotate slowly. Correct Answer is. 90% - 95%.
Correct Answer is. attach a device to the accessory 58. A fir tree root. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 51
gearbox and rotate slowly. Option A. allows compressor cooling air to Para 11 refers to 92%.
Explanation. All large GTE have a hand turning tool alleviate thermal stress.
 for flow of cooling air. Option B. support the exhaust cone and straighten
62. Turbine engine components are never Explanation. Air is tapped from the H.P the gas flow.
manufactured by. compressor and passed through the N.G.V to cool it. Option C. support the exhaust cone only.
Option A. electrical resistance welding. Correct Answer is. support the exhaust cone and
Option B. argon arc welding. straighten the gas flow.
Option C. gas welding. 66. A slow constant growth in a turbine blade is Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. gas welding. known as.
Explanation. Both Argon arc and Electron beam Option A. primary creep.
welding are referred to in RR the Jet Engine so we Option B. secondary creep. 4. A nozzle is 'choked' when the engine inlet
assume gas welding is not used, this is probably due Option C. tertiary creep. airflow is.
to carburisation of the weld. Correct Answer is. secondary creep. Option A. subsonic.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. supersonic.
Option C. subsonic or supersonic.
63. How is a radial turbine driven?. Correct Answer is. subsonic or supersonic.
Option A. By impulse. 15.7 Engine Exhaust. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. By change of momentum and angle of
airflow. 1. The function of the exhaust cone assembly of
Option C. By reaction. a turbine engine is to. 5. What is the maximum practical angle through
Correct Answer is. By change of momentum and Option A. swirl and collect the exhaust gases into a which the gas flow can be turned during thrust
angle of airflow. single exhaust jet. reversal?.
Explanation. Radial turbines are effectively Option B. collect the exhaust gases and act as a Option A. 180°.
reversed centrifugal compressors. noise suppressor. Option B. 50°.
Option C. straighten and collect the exhaust gases Option C. 135°.
into a solid exhaust jet. Correct Answer is. 135°.
64. Turbine disk growth is due to. Correct Answer is. straighten and collect the Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 160
Option A. a permanent change in disk diameter. exhaust gases into a solid exhaust jet. refers.
Option B. an overall increase in blade length. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Option C. a build up of carbon deposits. 3-20.
Correct Answer is. a permanent change in disk 6. A supersonic duct is.
diameter. Option A. convergent then divergent along its
Explanation. The turbine disc does not include the 2. A nozzle is 'choked' when the gas flow or air length.
blades. flow at the throat is. Option B. divergent then convergent along its
Option A. sonic. length.
Option B. subsonic. Option C. a convergent duct that is choked at the
65. A nozzle guide vane is. Option C. supersonic. largest end at mach 1.
Option A. hollow in construction to allow for Correct Answer is. sonic. Correct Answer is. convergent then divergent
thermal expansion. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 14; along its length.
Option B. hollow in construction to allow for flow refers. Explanation. Visualise the exhaust nozzle of the
of cooling air. space shuttle booster rockets.
Option C. solid in construction to support the
guide vane. 3. The struts on the exhaust cone.
Correct Answer is. hollow in construction to allow Option A. straighten the gas flow only. 7. Noise from the jet wake when untreated by
suppression is. Option B. will choke at a lower gas temperature.
Option A. high frequency, high decibel. Option C. exit velocity lower, negligible effect on
Option B. low frequency, low decibel. 11. The velocity of supersonic air as it flows thrust.
Option C. low frequency, high decibel. through a divergent nozzle. Correct Answer is. exit velocity lower causing loss
Correct Answer is. low frequency, high decibel. Option A. decreases. of thrust.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Option B. increases. Explanation. NIL.
Page 3-57 refers. Option C. is inversely proportional to the
temperature.
Correct Answer is. increases. 15. A choked nozzle.
8. Hot spots on the tail cone of a turbine engine Explanation. NIL. Option A. increases thrust.
are possible indicators of a malfunctioning fuel Option B. decreases thrust.
nozzle or. Option C. has no effect on the thrust.
Option A. a faulty igniter plug. 12. The Jet Pipe of a gas turbine engine. Correct Answer is. increases thrust.
Option B. an improperly positioned tail cone. Option A. protects the airframe from heat Explanation. NIL.
Option C. a faulty combustion chamber. damage.
Correct Answer is. a faulty combustion Option B. has an inner cone to protect the rear
chamber. turbine disc. 16. The exhaust section is designed to.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. is convergent in shape to increase the Option A. increase temperature, therefore
velocity as much as possible. increasing velocity.
Correct Answer is. protects the airframe from heat Option B. decrease temperature, therefore
9. An exhaust cone placed aft of the turbine in a damage. decreasing pressure.
jet engine will cause the pressure in the first part of Explanation. NIL. Option C. impart a high exit velocity to the exhaust
the exhaust duct to. gases.
Option A. increase and the velocity to decrease. Correct Answer is. impart a high exit velocity to
Option B. decrease and the velocity to increase. 13. For what purpose is the propelling nozzle of the exhaust gases.
Option C. increase and the velocity to increase. a gas turbine engine designed?. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. increase and the velocity to Option A. To increase the velocity and decrease
decrease. the pressure of the gas stream leaving the nozzle.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Option B. To decrease the velocity and increase 17. Reverse thrust can only be selected when
3-30. the pressure of the gas stream leaving the nozzle. the throttle is.
Option C. To increase the velocity and pressure of Option A. closed.
the gas stream leaving the nozzle. Option B. 75% power position.
10. A convergent-divergent nozzle. Correct Answer is. To increase the velocity and Option C. open.
Option A. requires the aircraft to be travelling at decrease the pressure of the gas stream leaving the Correct Answer is. closed.
supersonic speeds. nozzle. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 160
Option B. makes maximum use of pressure Explanation. NIL. refers.
thrust.
Option C. produces a type of thrust known as
kinetic thrust. 14. If the exit area of the nozzle was too large, 18. A Convergent-Divergent nozzle.
Correct Answer is. makes maximum use of the effect is. Option A. makes maximum use of Pressure
pressure thrust. Option A. exit velocity lower causing loss of thrust.
Explanation. NIL. thrust. Option B. produces a type of thrust known as
kinetic thrust. 22. Thrust reversers utilizing a pneumatic Option C. equal to its forward capability.
Option C. requires the aircraft to be travelling at actuating system, usually receive operating pressure Correct Answer is. less than its forward
supersonic speeds. from. capability.
Correct Answer is. makes maximum use of Option A. the engine bleed air system. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Pressure thrust. Option B. high pressure air reservoirs. Textbook 6-10.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option C. an on-board hydraulic or electrical
Page 3-49 refers. powered compressor.
Correct Answer is. sand or other foreign object 26. Which statement is generally true regarding
ingestion, hot gas re-ingestion, compressor stalls. thrust reverser systems?.
19. On front fan engines, to obtain thrust Explanation. NIL. Option A. Engine thrust reversers on the same
reversal, the. aircraft usually will not operate independently of
Option A. hot and cold streams are reversed. each other (must all be simultaneously).
Option B. hot stream is reversed. 23. The purpose of cascade vanes in a thrust Option B. It is possible to move some aircraft
Option C. cold stream is reversed. reversing system is to. backward on the ground using reverse thrust.
Correct Answer is. cold stream is reversed. Option A. turn the exhaust gases forward just Option C. Mechanical blockage system design
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 159 after exiting the exhaust nozzle. permits a deployment position aft of the exhaust
refers. Option B. form a solid blocking door in the jet nozzle only.
exhaust path. Correct Answer is. It is possible to move some
Option C. turn to a forward direction the fan aircraft backward on the ground using reverse
20. Exhaust noise can be reduced by. and/or hot exhaust gases that have been blocked thrust.
Option A. lowering the vibration frequency. from exiting through the exhaust nozzle. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option B. increasing the mixing rate. Correct Answer is. turn to a forward direction the Textbook 6-9.
Option C. increasing the jet velocity. fan and/or hot exhaust gases that have been
Correct Answer is. increasing the mixing rate. blocked from exiting through the exhaust nozzle.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 201 Explanation. NIL. 27. What is the proper operating sequence
refers. when using thrust reversers to slow an aircraft after
landing?.
24. A convergent exhaust nozzle produces Option A. Advance thrust levers up to takeoff
21. Operating thrust reversers at low ground mainly. position as conditions require, select thrust reverse,
speeds can sometimes cause. Option A. momentum and pressure thrust. de-select thrust reverser, retard thrust levers to
Option A. sand or other foreign object ingestion, Option B. momentum thrust. ground idle.
hot gas re-ingestion. Option C. pressure thrust. Option B. Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise
Option B. hot gas re-ingestion, compressor Correct Answer is. momentum thrust. thrust reverser levers as required, and retard thrust
stalls. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 218. reverser levers to ground idle.
Option C. sand or other foreign object ingestion, Option C. Select thrust reverse, advance thrust
hot gas re-ingestion, compressor stalls. reverser levers no higher than 75% N1, and retard
Correct Answer is. sand or other foreign object 25. The rearward thrust capability of an engine thrust reverser levers to idle at approximately
ingestion, hot gas re-ingestion, compressor stalls. with the thrust reverser system deployed is. normal taxi speed.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option A. equal to or less than its forward Correct Answer is. Retard thrust levers to ground
Textbook 6-10. capability, depending on ambient conditions and idle, raise thrust reverser levers as required, and
system design. retard thrust reverser levers to ground idle.
Option B. less than its forward capability. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 6-9. interchangeable, they all direct air at different Option C. A feeling of rapid deceleration.
angles. Correct Answer is. A sequence of lights.
Explanation. Boeing 757/767 use the word 'rev' in
28. Most exhaust system failures result from amber for unlocked and green for deployed on the
thermal fatigue cracking in the areas of stress 31. When should thrust reversers be used?. upper EICAS screen.
concentration. This condition is usually caused Option A. At low RPM and low forward speed.
by. Option B. At high RPM and high forward speed.
Option A. the high temperatures at which the Option C. At high RPM and low forward speed. 35. What angle are the exhaust gasses turned
exhaust system operates. Correct Answer is. At low RPM and low forward through in a clamshell type thrust reverser?.
Option B. improper welding techniques during speed. Option A. 180 degrees.
manufacture. Explanation. Thrust reversers cannot be actuated Option B. 135 degrees.
Option C. the drastic temperature change which is if the throttles are set above idle and they can only Option C. 45 degrees.
encountered at altitude. be used on the ground. Correct Answer is. 135 degrees.
Correct Answer is. the high temperatures at which Explanation. Turned through 135 degrees is 45
the exhaust system operates. degrees forward, the maximum a thrust reverser of
Explanation. NIL. 32. If the area of the nozzle was too large the any sort turns the air forward.
effect is.
Option A. will 'choke' at mach 1.
29. Thrust reversal on a high bypass engine is Option B. exit velocity lower causing loss of the 36. The purpose of a propelling nozzle is to.
achieved by. thrust. Option A. increase the velocity of the air and
Option A. blocker doors. Option C. exit velocity lower, negligible effect on increase thrust.
Option B. clamshell configuration. thrust. Option B. decrease the velocity of the exhaust to
Option C. bucket type doors. Correct Answer is. exit velocity lower causing loss increase static pressure.
Correct Answer is. blocker doors. of the thrust. Option C. direct the air onto the turbines.
Explanation. RR Page 160 figure.15-2 refers but Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Correct Answer is. increase the velocity of the air
see also Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Powerplant page 2-20 and others. and increase thrust.
Page 3-50. Explanation. The convergence of the propelling
nozzle in a subsonic pure jet engine is set so that
33. Lobe type exhaust noise suppressors are max speed is just below Mach 1.
30. If damage is found to the reverse thrust made from.
cascade vanes and they need replacing, you Option A. heat resistant alloy.
can. Option B. composite Material. 37. If a thrust reverser is deployed at lower than
Option A. replace damaged vanes with 45 degree Option C. steel. normal landing speed.
vanes. Correct Answer is. heat resistant alloy. Option A. exhaust gases can be ingested into the
Option B. only replace vanes with new ones that Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 205 engine.
have the correct part as the originals removed. refers. Option B. the thrust reverser will be ineffective.
Option C. interchange the cascade vanes as they Option C. if the EGT gets too high the thrust
are interchangeable. reverser will automatically restow.
Correct Answer is. only replace vanes with new 34. What indication does the pilot receive that Correct Answer is. exhaust gases can be ingested
ones that have the correct part as the originals thrust reversers have deployed?. into the engine.
removed. Option A. An audible warning. Explanation. Exhaust gas ingestion is a problem for
Explanation. Cascade vane segments are NOT Option B. A sequence of lights. thrust reverser systems when stationary or very
slow. Option B. velocity and pressure decrease. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 92
Option C. velocity decreases and pressure refers.
increases.
38. The size of the exhaust section is dictated Correct Answer is. velocity decreases and pressure
by. increases. 4. The highest turbine bearing temperature
Option A. cone or diffuser size and location. Explanation. A choked nozzle has a shock wave in takes place.
Option B. size of engine only. it and air is at Mach 1. After the shock the air must Option A. all the time.
Option C. size and location of the engine. be decreased in speed and pressure is rising. Option B. at start-up.
Correct Answer is. size and location of the Option C. at shut-down.
engine. Correct Answer is. at shut-down.
Explanation. The exhaust section is of a certain 15.8 Bearings and Seals. Explanation. On shut down the bearing looses its
diameter and can be of different lengths depending cooling so for short periods it may actually heat up.
on the location of the engine within the fuselage or Can anyone confirm this with a reference?.
wing root (IE English Electric Lightning). 1. Main bearing oil seals used with turbine
engines are usually what type(s)?.
Option A. Teflon and synthetic rubber. 5. Indentations on bearing races caused by high
39. On a Clamshell door type thrust reverser. Option B. Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing. static loads are known as.
The Clamshell doors redirect the exhaust gas Option C. Labyrinth and/or silicone rubber. Option A. fretting.
stream. Correct Answer is. Labyrinth and/or carbon Option B. galling.
Option A. 0 degrees to the thrust line. rubbing. Option C. brinelling.
Option B. 45 degrees to the thrust line. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Correct Answer is. brinelling.
Option C. 90 degrees to the thrust line. 3-5. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. 45 degrees to the thrust line.
Explanation. 45 degrees to the thrust line is an
alternative to 'turned through 135 degrees'. 2. If, during inspection at engine overhaul, ball 6. The function of a labyrinth seal is to
or roller bearings are found to have magnetism but create.
otherwise have no defects, they. Option A. a restricted leakage of air between fixed
40. Normal gas turbine engine's exhaust duct Option A. are in an acceptable service condition. and rotating components.
is. Option B. cannot be used again. Option B. an airtight seal between fixed and
Option A. divergent. Option C. must be degaussed before use. rotation components.
Option B. convergent/divergent. Correct Answer is. must be degaussed before Option C. an airtight seal between fixed adjacent
Option C. convergent. use. casing surfaces.
Correct Answer is. convergent. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Correct Answer is. a restricted leakage of air
Explanation. The exhaust nozzle consists of a 4-26. between fixed and rotating components.
parallel duct then the propelling nozzle which is Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
always convergent. Page 5-36 Refers.
3. A carbon seal has which type of sealing
arrangement?.
41. As the air flows out at the outflow of a Option A. Full contact with race. 7. The bearings of a compressor rotor are
choked nozzle. Option B. Full contact with casing. usually.
Option A. velocity increases and pressure Option C. Full contact with labyrinth. Option A. ball and roller.
decreases. Correct Answer is. Full contact with race. Option B. plain.
Option C. sintered. Option A. spring pressure.
Correct Answer is. ball and roller. Option B. closely tolerated contacting 15. Some labyrinth seals.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant components. Option A. control the outflow of air at the
Page 4-49/50 refers. Option C. air pressure. turbine.
Correct Answer is. air pressure. Option B. are self lubricating.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. are spring loaded.
8. Bearing seal failure would most probably Correct Answer is. control the outflow of air at the
cause. turbine.
Option A. high oil temperature. 12. An abradable lining in the fan case. Explanation. Labyrinth seals can be air seals as
Option B. high oil consumption. Option A. prevents fan blade tip rub. well as oil seals.
Option C. low oil pressure. Option B. produces less leakage at tips for anti-
Correct Answer is. high oil consumption. ice.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option C. provides acoustic medium. 16. The purpose of 'squeeze film' type bearing is
Page 5-36 refers. Correct Answer is. provides acoustic medium. to.
Explanation. The prime purpose is to optimise fan Option A. increase the flow of oil to the rolling
performance, but it is also an acoustic lining. element.
9. Why are oil seals pressurised?. Option B. minimise the effect of vibration.
Option A. To ensure minimum oil loss. Option C. improve outer race cooling.
Option B. To ensure oil is forced into the 13. Squeeze film bearings are usually found Correct Answer is. minimise the effect of
bearings. on. vibration.
Option C. To ensure that the oil is prevented from Option A. H.P compressor section. Explanation. The film of oil acts as a buffer
leaving the bearing housing. Option B. the turbine section. between the outer race and the casing.
Correct Answer is. To ensure minimum oil loss. Option C. LP compressor section.
Explanation. Pressurised labyrinth seals stop oil Correct Answer is. LP compressor section.
leaking out of the bearing housing between rotating Explanation. Squeeze film bearings utilise the oil 17. In a jet engine the rotating assembly oil seals
shafts and stationary casing. Note that oil is always film to dampen radial out of balance. The largest are maintained oil tight by means of.
scavenged out of theses housings therefore answer rotor is normally going to have the largest out of Option A. a garter seal.
c must be wrong. balance. hence L.P compressor section is our best Option B. an annular expander ring.
guess. No reference can be found. Option C. air pressure.
Correct Answer is. air pressure.
10. What bearing is used to take axial loads on a Explanation. Air pressure acts across a labyrinth
main rotation shaft of a gas turbine engine? 14. Taper roller bearings accept loads in which seal to hold the oil in the bearing chamber.
Option A. Plain bearing. direction?.
Option B. Roller bearing. Option A. Axial loads only.
Option C. Ball bearing. Option B. Radial and axial in both directions. 15.9 Lubricants and Fuels.
Correct Answer is. Ball bearing. Option C. Radial and axial in one direction only.
Explanation. Ball bearings absorb force in all Correct Answer is. Radial and axial in one direction 1. Kerosene will burn effectively at an air/fuel
directions. The others only do so radially. only. ratio of.
Explanation. Taper rollers are only used when the Option A. 150:1.
axial load is low. I.E thrust bearings are not taper Option B. 15:1.
11. Seals on a gas turbine engine restrict rollers, but ball bearings. Option C. 45:1.
leakage of oil by. Correct Answer is. 15:1.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. prevents the water in the fuel base oil at the same temperature.
freezing. Correct Answer is. Its rate of change in viscosity
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants with temperature change.
2. When using Prist or Biopor. Page 7-2 refers. Explanation. NIL.
Option A. it is left and burnt with the fuel.
Option B. it is diluted with water to a 3-1 mix.
Option C. it is flushed out immediately. 6. What will be the result of operating an engine 9. Compared to reciprocating engine oils, the
Correct Answer is. it is left and burnt with the in extremely high temperatures using a lubricant types of oils used in turbine engines.
fuel. recommended by the manufacturer for a much Option A. are required to carry and disperse a
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants lower temperature?. higher level of combustion by-products.
Page 7-2 refers. Option A. The oil pressure will be lower than Option B. have less tendency to produce lacquer
normal. or coke.
Option B. The oil temperature and oil pressure will Option C. may permit a somewhat higher level of
3. What is D.E.R.D 2494?. be higher than normal. carbon formation in the engine.
Option A. Oil. Option C. The oil pressure will be higher than Correct Answer is. have less tendency to produce
Option B. Wide cut gasoline. normal. lacquer or coke.
Option C. Kerosene. Correct Answer is. The oil pressure will be lower Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Correct Answer is. Kerosene. than normal. Textbook 9-25.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Power Explanation. NIL.
plant page 7-1 refers.
10. If all other requirements can be met, what
7. The time in seconds required for exactly 60 type of oil
4. A high viscosity index means the oil cubic centimeters of oil to flow through an should be used to achieve theoretically perfect
viscosity. accurately calibrated orifice at a specific engine
Option A. will vary greatly with temperature temperature is recorded as a measurement of the lubrication?.
change. oil's. Option A. An oil that combines high viscosity and
Option B. has a large index number. low demulsibility.
Option C. will not vary greatly with temperature Option A. specific gravity. Option B. The thinnest oil that will stay in place
change. Option B. flash point. and maintain a reasonable film strength.
Correct Answer is. will not vary greatly with Option C. viscosity. Option C. An oil that combines a low viscosity
temperature change. Correct Answer is. viscosity. index and a high neutralization number.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. The thinnest oil that will stay in
Powerplant Page 6-2 Refers. place and maintain a reasonable film strength.
Explanation. NIL.
8. Upon what quality or characteristic of a
5. A fuel system icing inhibitor is a fuel additive lubricating oil is its viscosity index based?.
which. Option A. Its rate of flow through an orifice at a 11. In addition to lubricating (reducing friction
Option A. prevents both the water and the fuel standard temperature. between moving parts), engine oil performs what
freezing. Option B. Its rate of change in viscosity with functions?.
Option B. prevents the fuel from freezing. temperature change. Option A. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion.
Option C. prevents the water in the fuel Option C. Its resistance to flow at a standard Option B. Cools, seals, prevents corrosion,
freezing. temperature as compared to high grade paraffin cushions shock loads.
Option C. Cools and seals. have over vegetable oil base lubricants when used
Correct Answer is. Cools, seals, prevents in aircraft engines?. 19. What should be checked/changed to ensure
corrosion, cushions shock loads. Option A. Cooling ability. the validity of a turbine engine performance check if
Explanation. NIL. Option B. Chemical stability. an alternate fuel is to be used?.
Option C. Friction resistance. Option A. Maximum RPM adjustment.
Correct Answer is. Chemical stability. Option B. Fuel specific gravity setting.
12. The viscosity of a liquid is a measure of Explanation. NIL. Option C. EPR gauge calibration.
its. Correct Answer is. Fuel specific gravity setting.
Option A. weight, or density. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. rate of change of internal friction with 16. High tooth pressures and high rubbing
change in temperature. velocities, such as occur with spur type gears,
Option C. resistance to flow. require the use of. 20. Kerosene is used as turbine engine fuel
Correct Answer is. resistance to flow. Option A. an E.P lubricant. because.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. metallic ash detergent oil. Option A. kerosene has more heat energy per
Option C. straight mineral oil. gallon and lubricates fuel system components.
Correct Answer is. an E.P lubricant. Option B. kerosene has very high volatility which
13. Which of the following factors helps Explanation. NIL. aids in ignition and lubrication.
determine the proper grade of oil to use in a Option C. kerosene does not contain any water.
particular engine?. Correct Answer is. kerosene has more heat energy
Option A. Adequate lubrication in various 17. Which of these characteristics is desirable in per gallon and lubricates fuel system
attitudes of flight. turbine engine oil?. components.
Option B. Operating speeds of bearings. Option A. High volatility. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. Positive introduction of oil to the Option B. High flash point.
bearings. Option C. Low flash point.
Correct Answer is. Operating speeds of Correct Answer is. High flash point. 21. Calorific value is the.
bearings. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option A. amount of heat or energy in one pound
Explanation. NIL. Textbook 9-25. of fuel.
Option B. vaporisation point of fuel.
Option C. fuel boiling temperature.
14. Specific gravity is a comparison of the 18. What action is taken to protect integral fuel Correct Answer is. amount of heat or energy in
weight of a substance to the weight of an equal tanks from corrosion due to micro biological one pound of fuel.
volume of. contamination?. Explanation. Measured in M.J/Kg or BTU/Lb.
Option A. oil at a specific temperature. Option A. Rubber liners are installed in the tank.
Option B. mercury at a specific temperature. Option B. A biocidal additive is added to the
Option C. distilled water at a specific fuel. 22. The specific gravity of fuel affects.
temperature. Option C. The inside of the tank is coated with Option A. thrust rating.
Correct Answer is. distilled water at a specific yellow chromate. Option B. aircraft range.
temperature. Correct Answer is. A biocidal additive is added to Option C. engine efficiency.
Explanation. NIL. the fuel. Correct Answer is. aircraft range.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Explanation. Greater Density for a fixed volume
Powerplant Page 7-2 refers. equals greater weight of fuel - hence greater range.
15. What advantage do mineral base lubricants
 good lubrication properties. Correct Answer is. draws oil into the pump and
23. Oil used in a gas turbine engine is Explanation. Kerosene is a more stable fuel for carries it round between the gear teeth and
usually. storage and handling. casing.
Option A. mineral. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. natural.
Option C. synthetic. 27. If the specific gravity of a fuel is increased,
Correct Answer is. synthetic. the weight of a tank of fuel will. 3. A scavenge filter is incorporated in a gas
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 83 Option A. decrease. turbine lubrication system to.
refers. Option B. remain the same. Option A. protect the scavenge pump.
Option C. increase. Option B. protect the oil cooler.
Correct Answer is. increase. Option C. protect the pressure pump.
24. An oil spectroscope measures. Explanation. SG = Weight of fuel relative to water. Correct Answer is. protect the pressure pump.
Option A. contaminants suspended in the oil. Explanation. RR The Jet Engine (New Edition) Page
Option B. S.G. of the oil. 181.
Option C. contaminants in the surface of the oil. 28. Reid vapour pressure, is the vapour pressure
Correct Answer is. contaminants suspended in the exerted by a fuel when heated to.
oil. Option A. 38°C. 4. The working fluid of a constant speed drive
Explanation. See Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Option B. 48°C. (C.S.D) is.
Page 6-2 for oil sampling by spectrometer analysis. Option C. 15°C. Option A. from separate tank.
Correct Answer is. 38°C. Option B. within the unit.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 118 Option C. taken from the engine lubrication
25. Ignition of fuel depends upon. para 113. system.
Option A. volatility. Correct Answer is. within the unit.
Option B. atomisation. Explanation. C.S.Ds and I.D.Gs have their own self
Option C. both volatility and atomisation. 15.10 Lubrication Systems. contained oil system.
Correct Answer is. both volatility and
atomisation. 1. The oil pressure in the cooler is.
Explanation. A volatile fuel will vapourise more Option A. same as the fuel pressure. 5. What is the possible cause when a turbine
easily. if it is a low volatility fuel (Jet-A1 etc)then the Option B. lower than the fuel pressure. engine indicates no change in power setting
fuel is atomised through spray nozzles into the Option C. higher than the fuel pressure. parameters, but oil temperature is high?.
combustion chamber. Correct Answer is. higher than the fuel pressure. Option A. High scavenge pump oil flow.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. Turbine damage and/or loss of turbine
efficiency.
26. Kerosene is used instead of gasoline Option C. Engine main bearing distress.
because. 2. When rotating, the gear type oil pump. Correct Answer is. Engine main bearing distress.
Option A. kerosene is highly volatile and has good Option A. draws oil into the pump and carries it Explanation. NIL.
lubrication qualities. round between the gear teeth and casing.
Option B. Kerosene is less volatile and has good Option B. draws oil into the pump and through the
lubrication properties. intermeshing gears to the outlet. 6. How is engine oil usually cooled?.
Option C. kerosene has a higher volatility than Option C. draws oil into the pump, half being Option A. By a fuel/oil cooler.
gasoline and has good lubrication abilities. carried around between pump and casing, the other Option B. By ram air.
Correct Answer is. Kerosene is less volatile and has half passing between the gears to the outlet. Option C. By bleed air.
Correct Answer is. By a fuel/oil cooler. 10. Oil picks up the most heat from which of the Correct Answer is. Increases fuel temperature.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants following turbine engine components?. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Page 6-25 Refers. Option A. Compressor bearing. Textbook 9-32.
Option B. Rotor coupling.
Option C. Turbine bearing.
7. What filters are used to protect oil pressure Correct Answer is. Turbine bearing. 14. At cruise RPM, some oil will flow through
spray jets?. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion the relief valve of a gear type engine oil pump. This
Option A. Felt/paper filters. Textbook 9-31. is normal as the relief valve is set at a pressure
Option B. In-line thread filters. which is.
Option C. Micronic filters. Option A. higher than pressure pump
Correct Answer is. In-line thread filters. 11. In a jet engine which uses a fuel oil heat capabilities.
Explanation. RR book page 82 states that thread exchanger, the oil temperature is controlled by a Option B. lower than the pressure pump
type filters are used as last chance filters. thermostatic valve that regulates the flow of. capabilities.
Option A. both fuel and oil through the heat Option C. lower than the pump inlet pressure.
exchanger. Correct Answer is. lower than the pressure pump
8. The chip detector in the oil system is a. Option B. oil through the heat exchanger. capabilities.
Option A. window in the pump casing. Option C. fuel through the heat exchanger. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. window in the oil pump. Correct Answer is. oil through the heat
Option C. magnetic plug in the return line. exchanger.
Correct Answer is. magnetic plug in the return Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 15. What will happen to the return oil if the oil
line. Textbook 9-32. line between the scavenger pump and the oil cooler
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant separates?.
Page 6-26 refers. Option A. Oil will accumulate in the engine.
12. What is the purpose of the last chance oil Option B. The scavenger return line check valve
filters?. will close and force the oil to bypass directly to the
9. When rotating, the gyroter type oil Option A. To filter the oil immediately before it intake side of the pressure pump.
pump. enters the main bearings. Option C. The return oil will be pumped
Option A. oil is drawn into the pump and through Option B. To assure a clean supply of oil to the overboard.
the intermeshing gears to the outlet. lubrication system. Correct Answer is. The scavenger return line check
Option B. oil is drawn into the pump, half being Option C. To prevent damage to the oil spray valve will close and force the oil to bypass directly
carried around between pump and casing, the nozzle. to the intake side of the pressure pump.
other half passing between the gears to the Correct Answer is. To prevent damage to the oil Explanation. NIL.
outlet. spray nozzle.
Option C. draws oil into the pump and carries it Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
round between the gear teeth and casing. Textbook 9-30. 16. The oil dampened main bearing utilized in
Correct Answer is. draws oil into the pump and some turbine engines is used to.
carries it round between the gear teeth and Option A. dampen surges in oil pressure to the
casing. 13. Which of the following is a function of the bearings.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine fuel oil heat exchanger on a turbojet engine?. Option B. provide lubrication of bearings from the
Powerplant Page 6-14 Refers. Option A. Aerates the fuel. beginning of starting rotation until normal oil
Option B. Emulsifies the oil. pressure is established.
Option C. Increases fuel temperature. Option C. provide an oil film between the outer
race and the bearing housing in order to reduce the main bearing oil jets.
vibration tendencies in the rotor system, and to Correct Answer is. Prevents foaming of the oil.
allow for slight misalignment. 19. What would be the probable result if the oil Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. provide an oil film between the system pressure relief valve should stick in the open
outer race and the bearing housing in order to position on a turbine engine?.
reduce vibration tendencies in the rotor system, Option A. Increased oil pressure. 23. What type of oil system is usually found on
and to allow for slight misalignment. Option B. Decreased oil temperature. turbine engines?.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. Insufficient lubrication. Option A. Dry sump, dip, and splash.
Correct Answer is. Decreased oil temperature. Option B. Dry sump, pressure, and spray.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. Wet sump, spray, and splash.
17. After making a welded repair to a Correct Answer is. Dry sump, pressure, and
pressurized type turbine engine oil tank, the tank spray.
should be pressure checked to. 20. What is the primary purpose of the oil to Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option A. not less than 5 PSI plus the maximum fuel heat exchanger?. Textbook 9-26.
operating pressure of the tank. Option A. De aerate the oil.
Option B. not less than 5 PSI plus the average Option B. Cool the oil.
operating pressure of the tank. Option C. Cool the fuel. 24. How are the teeth of the gears in the
Option C. 5 PSI. Correct Answer is. Cool the oil. accessory section of an engine normally
Correct Answer is. not less than 5 PSI plus the Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion lubricated?.
maximum operating pressure of the tank. Textbook 9-32. Option A. By surrounding the load bearing
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion portions with baffles or housings within which oil
Textbook 9-37. pressure can be maintained.
21. Low oil pressure can be detrimental to the Option B. By splashed or sprayed oil.
internal engine components. However, high oil Option C. By submerging the load bearing portions
18. Possible failure related ferrous metal pressure. in oil.
particles in turbine engine oil cause an (electrical) Option A. has a negligible effect. Correct Answer is. By splashed or sprayed oil.
indicating type magnetic chip detector to indicate Option B. will not occur because of pressure losses Explanation. NIL.
their presence by. around the bearings.
Option C. should be limited to the engine
Option A. bridging the gap between the detector manufacturer's recommendations. 25. Manufacturers normally require turbine
center (positive) electrode and the ground Correct Answer is. should be limited to the engine engine oil servicing within a short time after engine
electrode. manufacturer's recommendations. shutdown primarily to.
Option B. generating a small electric current that Explanation. NIL. Option A. prevent over servicing.
is caused by the particles being in contact with the Option B. help dilute and neutralize any
dissimilar metal of the detector tip. contaminants that may already be present in the
Option C. disturbing the magnetic lines of flux 22. What is the primary purpose of the oil engine's oil system.
around the detector tip. breather pressurization system that is used on Option C. provide a better indication of any oil
Correct Answer is. bridging the gap between the turbine engines?. leaks in the system.
detector center (positive) electrode and the ground Option A. Prevents foaming of the oil. Correct Answer is. prevent over servicing.
electrode. Option B. Allows aeration of the oil for better Explanation. Jeppersen A&P Technician
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion lubrication because of the air/oil mist. Powerplant Book Page 9-36.
Textbook 9-33. Option C. Provides a proper oil spray pattern from
 33. A full flow oil system has.
26. In order to relieve excessive pump pressure 30. A turbine engine dry sump lubrication Option A. a single fixed minimum oil pressure.
in an engine's internal oil system, most engines are system of the self contained, high pressure Option B. a variable oil pressure dependant upon
equipped with a. design. throttle setting.
Option A. vent. Option A. stores oil in the engine crankcase. Option C. a hot and cold oil pressure limit.
Option B. relief valve. Option B. has no heat exchanger. Correct Answer is. a variable oil pressure
Option C. bypass valve. Option C. consists of pressure, breather, and dependant upon throttle setting.
Correct Answer is. relief valve. scavenge subsystems. Explanation. This system does not have a pressure
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. consists of pressure, breather, regulating valve, only a max pressure relief valve for
and scavenge subsystems. safety purposes.
Explanation. NIL.
27. The type of oil pumps most commonly used
on turbine engines are classified as. 34. A felt filter in an oil lubrication system
Option A. positive displacement. 31. What is the primary purpose of the hopper should be.
Option B. constant speed. located in the oil supply tank of some dry sump Option A. removed and cleaned in M.E.K.
Option C. variable displacement. engine installations?. Option B. removed and replaced with a new filter
Correct Answer is. positive displacement. Option A. To reduce the time required to warm element.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion the oil to operating temperatures. Option C. removed and cleaned in a container of
Textbook 9-28. Option B. To impart a centrifugal motion to the oil lead free petrol.
entering the tank so that the foreign particles in the Correct Answer is. removed and replaced with a
oil will separate more readily. new filter element.
28. If the oil in the oil cooler core and annular Option C. To reduce surface aeration of the hot oil Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
jacket becomes congealed, what unit prevents and thus reduce oxidation and the formation of Powerplant page 6-14 refers.
damage to the cooler?. sludge and varnish.
Option A. Oil pressure relief valve. Correct Answer is. To reduce the time required to
Option B. Airflow control valve. warm the oil to operating temperatures. 35. What filter is used in a oil scavenge pump in
Option C. Surge protection valve. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion the inlet side of the pump?.
Correct Answer is. Oil pressure relief valve. Textbook 9-11. Option A. Wire wound filter.
Explanation. NIL. Option B. Threaded filter.
Option C. Wire mesh filter.
32. What determines the minimum particle size Correct Answer is. Wire mesh filter.
29. What will result if an oil filter becomes which will be excluded or filtered by a cuno type Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 82
completely blocked?. (stacked disc, edge filtration) filter?. refers to a coarse strainer fatted to the inlet of oil
Option A. Oil flow to the engine will stop. Option A. Both the number and thickness of the pumps. Wire mesh is considered to be the same
Option B. Oil will flow at the normal rate through discs in the assembly. thing.
the system. Option B. The spacer thickness.
Option C. Oil will flow at a reduced rate through Option C. The disc thickness.
the system. Correct Answer is. The spacer thickness. 36. A vane type oil pump output is controlled
Correct Answer is. Oil will flow at the normal rate Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion by.
through the system. Textbook 9-17. Option A. outlet pressure against spring
Explanation. NIL. pressure.
Option B. outlet pressure controlling servo.
Option C. output pressure controlling plate 44. The identification of a lubrication fluid line is
angle. 40. A thread type oil seal in a lubrication the word 'lubrication'.
Correct Answer is. outlet pressure against spring system. Option A. followed by a caution.
pressure. Option A. screws oil back into the bearing sump Option B. followed by squares.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine when the shaft rotates Option C. followed by circles.
Powerplants page 6-10 refers. Option B. has a thread on a stationary portion to Correct Answer is. followed by squares.
prevent fluid leaks. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. only seals when stationary.
37. The sump in a dry sump oil system. Correct Answer is. has a thread on a stationary
Option A. is used as a collecting point only. portion to prevent fluid leaks. 15.11 Fuel Systems.
Option B. houses all the engine oil. Explanation. This is a type of labyrinth seal, see
Option C. provides lubrication for the main page 92 of The Jet Engine.
bearings. 1. If the swash plate of a positive displacement
Correct Answer is. is used as a collecting point swash plate pump is perpendicular to the axis of the
only. 41. The oil system generally used on most pump, the flow will be.
Explanation. Dry sumps are scavenged back to the modern turboprop engines is. Option A. reversed.
reservoir. Option A. dry sump type. Option B. zero.
Option B. wet sump type. Option C. maximum.
Option C. A low pressure system. Correct Answer is. zero.
38. A jet engine gear box breather is prevented Correct Answer is. dry sump type. Explanation. NIL.
from leaking oil to atmosphere by the action of. Explanation. The oil is contained in a separate oil
Option A. air or oil valve. tank.
Option B. oil thrower ring and centrifugal force. 2. What moves the swash plate away from the
Option C. impeller and centrifugal force. minimum stroke position?.
Correct Answer is. impeller and centrifugal 42. A spur gear pump operating in a lubrication Option A. Reduced inlet pressure.
force. system promotes. Option B. A spring.
Explanation. Refer to page 81 Rolls Royce The Jet Option A. high flow at low pressure. Option C. Increased servo pressure.
Engine for a diagram of a gearbox centrifugal Option B. low flow at low pressure. Correct Answer is. A spring.
breather. Option C. low flow at high pressure. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. low flow at high pressure.
Explanation. NIL.
39. The air-cooled-oil-cooler has an anti-surge 3. The burner fuel flow is at maximum at.
valve in order to. Option A. 10°Centigrade above I.S.A. sea level.
Option A. protect the cooler. 43. Last chance' filters in a lubrication system Option B. I.S.A. sea level.
Option B. restrict the engine max oil pressure. are serviced during. Option C. altitude.
Option C. stop oil draining from the system when Option A. line maintenance. Correct Answer is. I.S.A. sea level.
the cooler is removed. Option B. routine oil change. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. protect the cooler. Option C. engine overhaul.
Explanation. The term anti surge valve is unusual, Correct Answer is. engine overhaul.
an oil pressure relief bypass valve is a better Explanation. NIL. 4. How is servo pressure, which is used to
description. control fuel pump 'Swash Plate' angle
obtained?.
Option A. From pump delivery pressure through Option C. remain constant. Option A. decrease.
variable restrictions. Correct Answer is. decrease. Option B. remain constant.
Option B. From pump delivery pressure through Explanation. Old RR book Page 100 figure.10-5. Option C. increase.
fixed restrictions. Correct Answer is. increase.
Option C. From pump inlet pressure through fixed Explanation. NIL.
restrictions. 8. Why is the B.P.C fitted in a gas turbine engine
Correct Answer is. From pump delivery pressure fuel system?.
through variable restrictions. Option A. To vary pressure pump output in 12. During any stabilised running condition, the
Explanation. NIL. relation to the pressure variation at the intake. spill or half ball valve is.
Option B. To proportion the fuel flow between Option A. lightly seated.
primary and main burner lines. Option B. closed fully.
5. What would be the effect on the engine if the Option C. To decrease the fuel flow to the burners Option C. open fully.
B.P.C half ball valve in the servo line sticks with increased air intake pressure. Correct Answer is. lightly seated.
open?. Correct Answer is. To vary pressure pump output Explanation. NIL.
Option A. A reduction of fuel flow, therefore a in relation to the pressure variation at the intake.
decrease in RPM . Explanation. NIL.
Option B. The B.P.C would be ineffective at sea 13. What is the purpose of the attenuator fitted
level only. between the H.P fuel pump and the B.P.C in a fuel
Option C. An increase of fuel flow, therefore an 9. What must be done after the fuel control unit system?.
increase in RPM . has been replaced on an aircraft gas turbine Option A. It restricts the pressure feed top the
Correct Answer is. An increase of fuel flow, engine?. B.P.C.
therefore an increase in RPM . Option A. You must recalibrate the fuel nozzles. Option B. It ensures a supply of fuel free from
Explanation. NIL. Option B. You must retrim the engine. foreign matter to the BC half ball valve.
Option C. You must perform a full power engine Option C. It damps out pulsations in the fuel
run to check fuel flow. delivery to the B.P.C.
6. Why is an A.C.U fitted to a gas turbine Correct Answer is. You must retrim the engine. Correct Answer is. It damps out pulsations in the
engine?. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook fuel delivery to the B.P.C.
Option A. It increases the rate of acceleration of 4-12. Explanation. NIL.
the engine.
Option B. It controls the operation of the metering
block during sudden acceleration. 10. A kinetic valve is a device used to control H.P 14. Why is the hydromechanical governor fitted
Option C. It limits the rate of increase in fuel flow pump output. This is achieved by movement of to a gas turbine engine fuel pump?.
during sudden acceleration. a. Option A. To enable the engine to operate over a
Correct Answer is. It limits the rate of increase in Option A. needle valve. wide range of fuel SGs.
fuel flow during sudden acceleration. Option B. diaphragm and half ball valve. Option B. To enable efficient control of fuel flow
Explanation. NIL. Option C. knife blade. to be maintained at altitude.
Correct Answer is. knife blade. Option C. To enable the engine to operate over a
Explanation. NIL. wide range of fuel flow.
7. If fuel pump servo pressure is reduced, pump Correct Answer is. To enable the engine to
output will. operate over a wide range of fuel SGs.
Option A. increase. 11. Specific fuel consumption at altitude Explanation. NIL.
Option B. decrease. will.
 15. A barometric Pressure Controller
controls. 19. Normal fuel/air ratio for successful 23. Which forces control the maximum
Option A. barometric pressure. combustion is. RPM governor in a non-hydromechanical
Option B. fuel flow to suit atmospheric pressure Option A. 15:1. swashplate type of pump?.
changes. Option B. 25:1. Option A. Rotor centrifugal pressure opposed to
Option C. fuel tank pressure at altitude. Option C. 10:1. tension spring loading.
Correct Answer is. fuel flow to suit atmospheric Correct Answer is. 15:1. Option B. Rotor centrifugal pressure plus tension
pressure changes. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants spring loading opposed to pump delivery
Explanation. NIL. Page 3-32. pressure.
Option C. Rotor centrifugal pressure plus tension
spring loading opposed to pump inlet pressure.
16. Kinetic valves are used because. 20. Which of the following influences the Correct Answer is. Rotor centrifugal pressure
Option A. they are less likely to leak. operation of an automatic fuel control unit on a opposed to tension spring loading.
Option B. they are more sensitive. turbojet engine?. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. they are not subjected to wear. Option A. Exhaust gas temperature.
Correct Answer is. they are more sensitive. Option B. Mixture control position.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. Burner pressure. 24. Why do the holes in the body of the duple
Correct Answer is. Burner pressure. burner provide air to the shroud around the burner
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook head?.
17. When considering a centrifugal type engine 7-63. Option A. To reduce burner temperature.
speed governor, an increase in fuel S.G. will Option B. To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow
cause. running.
Option A. no change in maximum RPM . 21. What is the purpose of the L.P. pump?. Option C. To minimise carbon formation on the
Option B. an increase in maximum RPM . Option A. To ensure rapid acceleration when the burner face.
Option C. a reduction in maximum RPM . throttle is opened. Correct Answer is. To minimise carbon formation
Correct Answer is. a reduction in maximum RPM Option B. To prevent cavitation of the H.P Fuel on the burner face.
. pump. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. To ensure the engine will continue to
run if the H.P. fuel pump fails.
Correct Answer is. To prevent cavitation of the H.P 25. A fuel heater prevents.
18. On a FADEC engine. Fuel pump. Option A. Neither.
Option A. A channel uses control alternator and B Explanation. NIL. Option B. LP filter icing.
channel uses aircraft bus power. Option C. H.P filter icing.
Option B. A channel uses a separate winding of Correct Answer is. LP filter icing.
the control alternator to B channel. 22. The fuel pump plungers are lubricated Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
Option C. A and B channel use the same phases of by. Page 7-45 refers.
the motor. Option A. synthetic anti-freeze oil.
Correct Answer is. A channel uses a separate Option B. grease packed bearings.
winding of the control alternator to B channel. Option C. the Fuel. 26. On a FADEC engine the E.E.C.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant Correct Answer is. the Fuel. Option A. has electronic control of the hydro-
Page 7-22 refers. Explanation. NIL. mechanical fuel control in some modes.
Option B. has mechanical control of the hydro- Option A. a temperature sensitive device which Option B. temperature sensing.
mechanical fuel control system. reduces the fuel pump speed. Option C. density sensing.
Option C. has electronic control of the hydro- Option B. diversion of some of the fuel pump Correct Answer is. pressure sensing.
mechanical fuel control unit in all modes. outlet flow by a spill valve sensitive to burner fuel Explanation. BPC is the Barometric Pressure
Correct Answer is. has electronic control of the pressure. Control.
hydro-mechanical fuel control unit in all modes. Option C. reduction of the fuel pump stroke by a
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants spill valve sensitive to centrifugally generated fuel
Page 7-20 refers. pressure. 34. If the swash plate of a positive displacement
Correct Answer is. reduction of the fuel pump swash plate pump is perpendicular to the axis of the
stroke by a spill valve sensitive to centrifugally pump, the flow will be.
27. During normal running conditions, generated fuel pressure. Option A. zero.
combustion is. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 103 Option B. reversed.
Option A. continuously supported by ignition. Para 23 Refers. Option C. maximum.
Option B. self supporting. Correct Answer is. zero.
Option C. intermittently supported by ignition. Explanation. Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 98-99
Correct Answer is. self supporting. 31. To what condition does the fuel flow refers.
Explanation. NIL. respond during aircraft acceleration?.
Option A. Mass airflow rate through the engine.
Option B. The effect of 'ram-air' at altitude. 35. The burner fuel flow is at maximum at.
28. On a FADEC engine, the channel reset. Option C. The change in pressure at the Option A. altitude.
Option A. always selects A channel. compressor intake. Option B. 10°Centigrade above I.S.A. sea level.
Option B. selects B channel. Correct Answer is. Mass airflow rate through the Option C. I.S.A. sea level.
Option C. selects standby which becomes active engine. Correct Answer is. I.S.A. sea level.
on the next start. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Explanation. Cold dense air requires more fuel
Correct Answer is. selects standby which becomes Page 7-6 Refers. This refers to the parameters that than hot warm air to maintain the air-fuel ratio.
active on the next start. make mass airflow- T2 and N2 in particular.
Explanation. CF6-80 C2 FADEC Engine Course
notes refer. 36. The type of fuel control unit most commonly
32. During acceleration, the fuel flow is used in modern jet engines is.
increased at a controlled rate in order to. Option A. mechanical.
29. With a decrease in fuel SG, what is the result Option A. prevent fuel pump damage. Option B. hydro-mechanical.
when the engine is fitted with an uncompensated Option B. increase s.f.c. Option C. electrical.
fuel governor?. Option C. prevent surge and the risk of flame- Correct Answer is. hydro-mechanical.
Option A. No effect. out. Explanation. Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 99 refers.
Option B. Maximum RPM decrease. Correct Answer is. prevent surge and the risk of
Option C. Maximum RPM increase. flame-out.
Correct Answer is. Maximum RPM increase. Explanation. Over fuelling during acceleration is a 37. How is servo pressure, which is used to
Explanation. Rolls Royce Para 103 Page 116 refers. prime cause of surge. control fuel pump swash plate angle,
obtained?.
Option A. From pump inlet pressure through fixed
30. The maximum RPM of a turbine engine is 33. The B.P.C controls the F.C.U by. restrictions.
limited by. Option A. pressure sensing. Option B. From pump delivery pressure through
fixed restrictions. Option C. in the maximum position. 44. Why is the high pressure fuel pump fitted in
Option C. From pump delivery pressure through Correct Answer is. in the maximum position. a gas turbine engine aircraft?.
variable restrictions. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 98 Option A. To maintain a vapour free pressure from
Correct Answer is. From pump delivery pressure refers. the aircraft fuel tanks to the LP fuel pump.
through variable restrictions. Option B. As an emergency in case of failure of the
Explanation. Servo pressure is initially supplied LP pump.
through a fixed restrictor, then modified by half ball 41. A kinetic valve is a device used to control H.P Option C. To provide the majority of the fuel
valve and kinetic knives Rolls Royce The Jet Engine pump output. This is achieved by movement of pressure to the engine.
page 98-101 refers. a. Correct Answer is. To provide the majority of the
Option A. diaphragm and half ball valve. fuel pressure to the engine.
Option B. knife blade. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 112
38. Why is the Barometric Pressure Control Option C. needle valve. refers.
fitted in a turboshaft engine fuel system?. Correct Answer is. knife blade.
Option A. To proportion the fuel flow between Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 103
primary and main burner lines. refers. 45. What are the positions of the pressurization
Option B. To vary pressure pump output in valve and the dump valve in a jet engine fuel system
relation to the pressure variation at the intake. when the engine is shut down?.
Option C. To decrease the fuel flow to the burners 42. Why is it necessary to control fuel supply to Option A. Pressurization valve open, dump valve
with increased air intake pressure. the engine during rapid acceleration?. open.
Correct Answer is. To vary pressure pump output Option A. To prevent compressor stall above Option B. Pressurization valve closed, dump valve
in relation to the pressure variation at the intake. cruise RPM . open.
Explanation. Barometric Pressure Control is an old Option B. To control maximum RPM . Option C. Pressurization valve closed, dump valve
name for Altitude (and hence air density) Sensing Option C. To prevent excessively high EGT and closed.
Unit see Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure 10-12 or possible compressor surge. Correct Answer is. Pressurization valve open,
10-7. Correct Answer is. To prevent excessively high EGT dump valve open.
and possible compressor surge. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 104
39. During any stabilised running condition, the refers.
spill or half ball valve is. 46. The density of air is very important when
Option A. always varying between fully closed and mixing fuel and air to obtain a correct fuel to air
fully seated. 43. Which component corrects for air density ratio. Which of the following weighs the most?.
Option B. lightly seated. effects on fuel/air mixture in a gas turbine Option A. 75 parts of dry air and 25 parts of water
Option C. open fully. engine?. vapor.
Correct Answer is. lightly seated. Option A. The barometric pressure control unit. Option B. 100 parts of dry air.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 98 Option B. The adjustable throttle valve. Option C. 50 parts of dry air and 50 parts of water
refers. Option C. The pressurising valve. vapor.
Correct Answer is. The barometric pressure Correct Answer is. 100 parts of dry air.
control unit. Explanation. NIL.
40. The swash plate in a fuel pump, when static Explanation. Barometric pressure senses density
is. changes.
Option A. at some intermediate position. 47. A mixture ratio of 11:1 normally refers
Option B. in the minimum position. to.
Option A. 1 part air to 11 parts fuel. Option B. ADC. Option C. develops the commands to various
Option B. a stoichiometric mixture. Option C. thrust lever resolvers. actuators to control engine parameters.
Option C. 1 part fuel to 11 parts air. Correct Answer is. E.E.C. Correct Answer is. adjusts a standard
Correct Answer is. 1 part fuel to 11 parts air. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7- hydromechanical fuel control unit to obtain the
Explanation. NIL. 20. most effective engine operation.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 7-64.
48. For what primary purpose is a turbine 52. In order to stabilize cams, springs, and
engine fuel control unit trimmed?. linkages within the fuel control, manufacturers
Option A. To obtain maximum thrust output when generally recommend that all final turbine engine 55. In a FADEC system, active control switchover
desired. trim adjustments be made in the. occurs.
Option B. To properly position the power levers. Option A. decrease direction. Option A. when channels A and B are healthy.
Option C. To adjust the idle RPM . Option B. increase direction. Option B. on shutdown.
Correct Answer is. To obtain maximum thrust Option C. decrease direction after over- Option C. on engine start up only.
output when desired. adjustment. Correct Answer is. on engine start up only.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Correct Answer is. increase direction. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-
Textbook 7-69. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 20.
Textbook 7-70.

49. Which type of fuel control is used on most of 56. What causes the fuel divider valve to open
today's turbine engines?. 53. When trimming a turbine engine, the fuel in a turbine engine duplex fuel nozzle?.
Option A. Hydromechanical or electronic. control is adjusted to. Option A. An electrically operated solenoid.
Option B. Mechanical. Option A. set idle RPM and maximum speed or Option B. Bleed air after the engine reaches idle
Option C. Electronic. E.P.R. RPM .
Correct Answer is. Hydromechanical or Option B. produce as much power as the engine is Option C. Fuel pressure.
electronic. capable of producing. Correct Answer is. Fuel pressure.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option C. allow the engine to produce maximum Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 7-60. RPM without regard to power output. Textbook 7-66.
Correct Answer is. set idle RPM and maximum
speed or E.P.R.
50. Under which of the following conditions will Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 57. The valve on a vane type fuel flow
the trimming of a turbine engine be most Textbook 7-69. measuring device becomes stuck. What safety
accurate?. backup is available for the engine fuel flow?.
Option A. No wind and low moisture. Option A. A differential pressure bypass valve.
Option B. High moisture and low wind. 54. A supervisory electronic engine control Option B. A bypass valve.
Option C. High wind and high moisture. (E.E.C) is a system that receives engine operating Option C. A fuel bleed valve.
Correct Answer is. No wind and low moisture. information and. Correct Answer is. A differential pressure bypass
Explanation. NIL. Option A. controls engine operation according to valve.
ambient temperature, pressure, and humidity. Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and
Option B. adjusts a standard hydromechanical fuel integrated systems page 369 refers. Note the valve
51. An H.M.U receives its signals from. control unit to obtain the most effective engine opens against spring pressure.
Option A. E.E.C. operation.
 Option A. Aft of the firewall. Explanation. Inputs and outputs to the FADEC are
58. What are the principal advantages of the Option B. Adjacent to the fuel pump. both digital and analogue, hence a and b are both
duplex fuel nozzle used in many turbine Option C. Downstream of the engine driven fuel wrong. Optimised performance is the reason FADEC
engines? pump. was introduced
Option A. Allows a wider range of fuels and filters Correct Answer is. Downstream of the engine
to be used. driven fuel pump.
Option B. Restricts the amount of fuel flow to a Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 65. When both FADEC channels are healthy they
level where more efficient and complete burning of Textbook 7-63. will alternate.
the fuel is achieved. Option A. as selected on the flight deck.
Option C. Provides better atomization and uniform Option B. when one channel fails.
flow pattern. 62. Supervisory E.E.C sends its output to Option C. on each engine start.
Correct Answer is. Provides better atomization the. Correct Answer is. on each engine start.
and uniform flow pattern. Option A. fuel valve. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option B. H.M.U/F.F.G. 20.
Textbook 7-66. Option C. EGT thermocouple circuit.
Correct Answer is. H.M.U/F.F.G.
Explanation. RB211-535 has this system - the trim 66. The purpose of the LP fuel pump is to.
59. What is the purpose of the flow divider in a signal is passed to the F.F.G. a FADEC engine would Option A. ensure the H.P fuel pump does not
turbine engine duplex fuel nozzle?. receive trim signals at the H.M.U. cavitate.
Option A. Allows an alternate flow of fuel if the Option B. pump fuel from the aircraft fuel tanks to
primary flow clogs or is restricted. the engine.
Option B. Provides a flow path for bleed air which 63. If a FADEC loses its ADC input. In the short Option C. ensure the fuel flow governor gets
aids in the atomization of fuel. term it will. enough fuel.
Option C. Creates the primary and secondary fuel Option A. go to limit protection mode. Correct Answer is. ensure the H.P fuel pump does
supplies. Option B. go into hard reversion. not cavitate.
Correct Answer is. Creates the primary and Option C. go into soft reversion. Explanation. Maintains about 40 psi to the inlet of
secondary fuel supplies. Correct Answer is. go into soft reversion. the H.P Pump.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Explanation. Sometimes known as the Alternate
Textbook 7-66. mode. CF-6 FADEC engine has this facility.
67. In a FADEC system, what is the result of
Channel A failing to receive information from a
60. Which of the following turbine fuel filters 64. The primary purpose of an E.E.C is. sensor?.
has the greatest filtering action?. Option A. to change analogue inputs into digital Option A. Channel A will take the information
Option A. Stacked charcoal. format to provide glass cockpit information and from the backup sensor.
Option B. Small wire mesh. reduce flight crew workload. Option B. Channel A will take the information from
Option C. Micron. Option B. to save fuel, reduce crew workload and channel B.
Correct Answer is. Micron. reduce maintenance costs. Option C. Channel B will assume control.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. to change analogue inputs into digital Correct Answer is. Channel A will take the
format to reduce flight crew workload and provide information from channel B.
maintenance information. Explanation. This assumes that channel A is still
61. Where is the engine fuel shutoff valve Correct Answer is. to save fuel, reduce crew capable of full control and that channel B is
usually located?. workload and reduce maintenance costs. receiving a good sensor signal.
 Option B. E.E.C, A.D.C and sensors.
Option C. H.M.U, sensors and an E.E.C. 75. The E.E.C receives its primary power
68. In a FADEC engine with a hydromechanical Correct Answer is. H.M.U, sensors and an E.E.C. from.
fuel system, how is fuel flow controlled?. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Page Option A. 115V AC emergency BUS.
Option A. By oil hydraulics. 7-62 refers. Option B. separate permanent magnet
Option B. By fuel pressure. alternator.
Option C. By electro-hydraulic servo valves Option C. 115V AC main BUS.
(E.H.S.Vs). 72. A fuel heater prevents. Correct Answer is. separate permanent magnet
Correct Answer is. By electro-hydraulic servo Option A. entrained water in fuel freezing. alternator.
valves (E.H.S.Vs). Option B. LP fuel filter icing. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option C. pipelines freezing. Powerplant page 7-22 refers. note that answers a
Page 7-20 refers.` Correct Answer is. entrained water in fuel and b are back up power supplies.
freezing.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
69. On the approach. Powerplant Page 7-45 refers. Whilst the LP fuel 76. The fuel trimmer on a turbo-prop engine
Option A. RPM should be above the minimum idle filter may block as a result of freezing it is the isoperated.
for maximum acceleration. entrained water that froze first. Option A. manually, to prevent high EGT due to
Option B. RPM should be high. altitude increase.
Option C. RPM should be lower than minimum for Option B. automatically controlled in conjunction
maximum acceleration. 73. When re-light is required in flight on a with FCU.
Correct Answer is. RPM should be above the FADEC engine, the pilot selects. Option C. manually to prevent excessive RPM at
minimum idle for maximum acceleration. Option A. one igniter. high altitude.
Explanation. A high (or flight) idle setting is used Option B. igniter selected automatically. Correct Answer is. automatically controlled in
for maximum acceleration in the event of Option C. both igniters. conjunction with FCU.
overshoot. Correct Answer is. igniter selected Explanation. No Turbo-prop aircraft has a manual
automatically. fuel trimmer as far as we are aware. Jeppesen Page
Explanation. The FADEC chooses whichever igniter 7-12 sub para d further refers.
70. The air data inputs to the FADEC E.C.U fails. it wants.
The result will be:.
Option A. a lack of flight data. 77. The main advantage of FADEC is.
Option B. the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe 74. The position of fuel heater in fuel system Option A. it has electrical control of hydro
mode. is. mechanical unit in all modes.
Option C. uncorrected data from hard wired Option A. between the fuel control unit and the Option B. efficiency is always maximum.
analogue sensors is utilised. burner manifold. Option C. it changes T.L.A to most efficient E.P.R
Correct Answer is. the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe Option B. after the LP fuel filter and before the H.P rating.
mode. pump. Correct Answer is. efficiency is always
Explanation. If all air data input fails then the E.C.U Option C. before the LP fuel filter. maximum.
reverts to an alternate (Fail-safe) mode. Correct Answer is. before the LP fuel filter. Explanation. Reduced pilot workload and
Explanation. This position ensures the fuel will not maximum efficiency of performance is the greatest
freeze in the fuel filter. RR The Jet Engine Page 116 advantage of F.A.D.E.C.
71. A FADEC system consists of. Para 100 refers.
Option A. H.M.U, A.D.C and sensors.
 78. Inlet side of a fuel pump has a. Option B. throttle position.
Option A. threaded micron filter. Option C. fuel flow.
Option B. wire mesh filter. Correct Answer is. fuel flow. 85. After a bag tank replacement, where would
Option C. wire wound filter. Explanation. Throttle position is controlled by the you disconnect the system to carry out the flow
Correct Answer is. wire mesh filter. crew or auto throttle. EGT is a function of fuel flow. checks?.
Explanation. Jeppesen aircraft gas turbine Option A. At the engine.
Powerplants Page 7-48 refers. Option B. At tank outlet.
82. A FADEC does not have which of the Option C. Tank isolation cock.
following?. Correct Answer is. At the engine.
79. When a throttle is selected to increase Option A. Control of thrust reverser operation. Explanation. CAIPs AL/3-17 states that for any
power, the pressure drop across the Fuel Control Option B. An automatic starting capability. aircraft fuel flow test after major system
Unit throttle orifice. Option C. Automatic control of engine fire interruption connect the flow rig at the engine
Option A. increases then decreases due to bottles. bulkhead.
decreasing pump output. Correct Answer is. Automatic control of engine fire
Option B. drops then increases due to increasing bottles.
pump output. Explanation. Fire extinguishers are always 86. What is the purpose of a silver strip on a fuel
Option C. remains the same. operated from the flight deck. filter?.
Correct Answer is. drops then increases due to Option A. To detect excess metal.
increasing pump output. Option B. To detect sulphur in fuel.
Explanation. On selection the pressure drop across 83. A FADEC consists of. Option C. To strain oil for contamination.
the throttle decreases then recovers as the pump Option A. Electronic controls, sensors and an Correct Answer is. To detect sulphur in fuel.
increases the flow of fuel. H.M.U. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 254
Option B. Electronic control and throttle position refers.
transmitter.
80. When the E.E.C supervisory circuit senses a Option C. Electronic control only.
fault on the engine, the fault annunciator Correct Answer is. Electronic controls, sensors and 87. The basic concept of an H.P fuel control
light will be on and the E.E.C will. an H.M.U. is.
Option A. remove fuel, down trimming signal only Explanation. A FADEC is the full system of sensors Option A. automatic adjustment of the fuel
when E.E.C switch selected off. and control unit. Sometimes the Hydro mechanical control unit by preventing excess fuel reaching the
Option B. remove fuel, down trimming signal Unit (H.M.U) is also included as part of the system. burners.
immediately. Option B. the bleeding of excess fuel back to the
Option C. remove fuel, down trimming signal only input of the H.P pump swash plate piston.
after landing. 84. During aerobatic manoeuvres, what Option C. constant adjustment of the swash plate
Correct Answer is. remove fuel, down trimming prevents fuel from angle of the H.P fuel pump.
signal immediately. spilling out of fuel tank vents?. Correct Answer is. constant adjustment of the
Explanation. The E.E.C referred to here is that Option A. Booster pump differential pressure. swash plate angle of the H.P fuel pump.
discussed in Rolls Royce the Jet Engine page 112. It Option B. Baffle plates in tanks. Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Pages 98 -
is fitted to an RB211-535E4. Option C. Float operated valves. 102 refer.
Correct Answer is. Float operated valves.
Explanation. Float operated valves allow the vent
81. In-Flight the engine E.E.C controls. lines to vent both ways if there is no fuel on the 88. To prevent compressor surge and
Option A. EGT. float, but will `shut when the float is lifted by fuel. overheating of the combustion chamber due to over
fuelling. Explanation. Normally the E.E.C reads as a
Option A. a barometric unit is fitted. minimum To Po Ps3 and T25.
Option B. a throttle unit is fitted. 92. Fuel boost pumps are cooled using.
Option C. an acceleration control unit is fitted. Option A. ram air.
Correct Answer is. an acceleration control unit is Option B. Fuel pumps do not require cooling. 96. In a FADEC system, how are the power
fitted. Option C. fuel. supply windings for channel A and Channel B
Explanation. The acceleration unit automatically Correct Answer is. fuel. wound?.
limits the rate of increase of fuel flow until sufficient Explanation. Fuel pumps, of any type usually use Option A. Two independent generators.
air is passing through the engine. the fuel they are pumping to cool the bearings. Option B. On one generator with 2 separate
windings.
Option C. One generator and one winding.
89. When FADEC is in normal mode. 93. A fuel trimmer unit is adjusted at Correct Answer is. On one generator with 2
Option A. channel A or B will be in command. altitude. separate windings.
Option B. channel A will be in command. Option A. automatically, via a fuel trim unit. Explanation. The engine alternator is a permanent
Option C. channel B will be in command. Option B. manually to compensate for propeller magnet alternator with 2 windings within the
Correct Answer is. channel A or B will be in torque. stator housing. There may also be a third winding
command. Option C. manually to compensate for EGT that is used to indicate H.P RPM (H.P tachometer)
Explanation. Both channels are operating but change. within the same housing.
either one can be in control if they are both healthy. Correct Answer is. automatically, via a fuel trim
unit.
Explanation. We assume here that the fuel trim at 97. If an Engine FADEC system loses air-data
90. Out of the following thrust lever resolver altitude is due to decreasing air density& pressure. permanently, the pilot will.
angles, which one is the forward idle setting?. The Fuel flow governor (fuel trimmer) does this Option A. turn that E.E.C Off.
Option A. 5 degrees. automatically. Option B. select alternate pitot static.
Option B. 85 degrees. Option C. switch to Alt on the relevant E.E.C.
Option C. 40 degrees. Correct Answer is. switch to Alt on the relevant
Correct Answer is. 40 degrees. 94. Baffles in a rigid fuel tank. E.E.C.
Explanation. All FADEC engines will have reverse Option A. help prevent micro-biological Explanation. By switching to Alternate mode
thrust settings therefore the T.L.A of 0 degrees will corrosion. manually the E.E.C uses cornerstone Pamb and
be max reverse, and 85 will be max forward Option B. strengthen the tank structure. Tamb.
therefore 40 is the idle figureure. Option C. prevent surge.
Correct Answer is. prevent surge.
Explanation. This question was definitely asked in 98. A FADEC system takes measurements from
91. Trimming is a term applied to adjusting module 15- it should be in module 11!!. Engine Speed,.
the. Option A. Temperature and Pressure.
Option A. idle speed and maximum thrust. Option B. and Temperature.
Option B. fuel specific gravity. 95. In a FADEC system, what does the E.E.C Option C. and Pressure.
Option C. part trim stop. measure along with RPM ?. Correct Answer is. Temperature and Pressure.
Correct Answer is. idle speed and maximum Option A. Pressure and Temperature. Explanation. T-ambient, P-ambient and P s3 as a
thrust. Option B. Pressure. minimum.
Explanation. Dale Crane Dictionary of Aeronautical Option C. Temperature.
Terms 3rd edition Refers. Correct Answer is. Pressure and Temperature.
 99. Main purpose of the fuel boost pumps is to Explanation. Modern FADEC systems receive all
provide. three types of sensor but quite often do not use the
Option A. emergency dump jettison. EGT signals for control. 1. Engine anti-ice is taken from the.
Option B. cross-feed fuel from one tank to Option A. turbine.
another. Option B. H.P compressor.
Option C. fuel pressure to both engine pumps. 103. When does E.E.C channel change over Option C. LP compressor.
Correct Answer is. fuel pressure to both engine occur?. Correct Answer is. H.P compressor.
pumps. Option A. On engine start up. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
Explanation. Supply of fuel to the engines is the Option B. On engine shut down. Page 9-2 refers.
primary purpose although the other two answers Option C. On fault.
may also be options. Correct Answer is. On engine start up.
Explanation. The E.E.C prepares for the 2. In an axial flow turbine engine, compressor
changeover by resetting the E.E.C on shut down, but bleed air is sometimes used to aid in cooling
100. The swash plate in the fuel pump of an does not actually do it until the next start. A simple the.
axial flow gas turbine engine is controlled by. single fault (compared to a complete channel Option A. inlet guide vanes.
Option A. servo hydraulic pressure. failure) will not cause a change over. Option B. turbine, vanes, blades, and bearings.
Option B. electrical servo control. Option C. fuel.
Option C. servo fuel pressure. Correct Answer is. turbine, vanes, blades, and
Correct Answer is. servo fuel pressure. 104. The possible combined output from all the bearings.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 99 et scavenge pumps in a lubrication system will be. Explanation. NIL.
al refers. Option A. greater than the pressure pump
output.
Option B. less than the pressure pump output. 3. If air is taken from the compressor for air
101. The end fittings on a fuel non-return valve Option C. the same as the pressure pump conditioning or anti-icing.
are normally of different sizes to. output. Option A. thrust will increase EGT will increase.
Option A. prevent incorrect installation. Correct Answer is. greater than the pressure pump Option B. thrust will decrease EGT will increase.
Option B. facilitate bleeding the system. output. Option C. thrust will decrease EGT will decrease.
Option C. allow a full fuel flow through the Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. thrust will decrease EGT will
valve. increase.
Correct Answer is. prevent incorrect installation. Explanation. Air is taken from the H.P compressor
Explanation. Also known as check valves, NRV's 105. If the knife-edge blade in a kinetic valve is hence there is less mass flow.
have different end fittings and sometimes an arrow fully in.
showing direction of flow embossed on the casing. Option A. pump pressure is constant.
Option B. servo pressure is being bled off. 4. Turbine case cooling utilizes.
Option C. servo pressure is increasing. Option A. LP compressor air.
102. E.E.C receives signals from RPM sensor Correct Answer is. servo pressure is being bled Option B. fan air.
and. off. Option C. H.P compressor air.
Option A. pressure sensors. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 103 Correct Answer is. fan air.
Option B. pressure and temperature sensors. para 31 figure 10-8. Explanation. Fan air is the coldest in the engine.
Option C. temperature sensors.
Correct Answer is. pressure and temperature
sensors. 15.12 Air Systems. 5. Air for anti-icing is taken from the.
Option A. accessory Gearbox. voltages.
Option B. LP compressor. 9. Inlet for cooling air for the first stage turbine Correct Answer is. allows the capacitors to
Option C. H.P compressor. blades is fed via the. discharge when the unit is switched off.
Correct Answer is. H.P compressor. Option A. blade root. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. LP air would not be hot enough. Option B. grill holes.
Option C. leading edge of the blade.
Correct Answer is. blade root. 2. In the H.E.I.U. the choke.
6. As air is bled off the engine, EGT will. Explanation. The cooling air is ducted through the Option A. prolongs the life of the plug.
Option A. remain constant. turbine disc to the blade root then out into the Option B. protects the unit from excessive high
Option B. decrease. airstream through holes in the leading and trailing voltages.
Option C. increase. edges. Option C. prolongs the discharge.
Correct Answer is. increase. Correct Answer is. prolongs the discharge.
Explanation. Less air, but same fuel equals higher Explanation. NIL.
EGT. 10. Air bleed for an anti-ice system is.
Option A. tapped directly off the compressor.
Option B. sent through a pressure regulator. 3. In an electrical starting system, the slow start
7. The heat absorbed by internal components Option C. sent through the air conditioning. resistor is short circuited by the.
can be detrimental to thrust and is prevented Correct Answer is. tapped directly off the Option A. centrifugal Switch.
by. compressor. Option B. time switch.
Option A. reducing fuel flow to reduce internal Explanation. With this method if the engine is Option C. overspeed switch.
temperature. running then anti-ice air is always available. Correct Answer is. centrifugal Switch.
Option B. bleeding air off the compressor to heat Explanation. NIL.
the components.
Option C. bleeding air off the compressor to cool 11. With bleed valves open for anti-ice.
the components. Option A. thrust is unaffected. 4. The advantage of an air starter system is.
Correct Answer is. bleeding air off the compressor Option B. thrust decreases, fuel consumption Option A. it provides a more rapid start.
to cool the components. decreases. Option B. it is light, simple and economical.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option C. thrust decreases, fuel consumption Option C. there is no risk of engine fire during
Powerplant Page 4-53 refers. increases. starting.
Correct Answer is. thrust decreases, fuel Correct Answer is. it is light, simple and
consumption decreases. economical.
8. On a gas turbine engine, thermal wing de- Explanation. NIL. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Powerplant
icing system derives air. Book Page 8-49 'Air starters weigh about one-fifth
Option A. via air from the H.P turbine. the wieght of a comparable electric starter. This
Option B. through a pressure regulating shut-off 15.13, Starting and Ignition Systems. gives air turbine starters a high power-to-wieght
valve (P.R.S.O.V). ratio. because of this, pneumatic starters are used
Option C. through a pressure relief system. 1. In the H.E.I.U. the discharge resistors. almost exclusively on commercial jet aircraft.
Correct Answer is. through a pressure regulating Option A. allows the capacitors to discharge when
shut-off valve (P.R.S.O.V). the unit is switched off.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 150 Option B. allows sufficient voltage to be stored to 5. An advantage of a gas turbine starter is.
Refers. provide relight facilities up to 55,000 ft. Option A. it provide high power for low weight.
Option C. protects the unit from excessive Option B. it does not require external
connections. external help. Page 11-11 refers.
Option C. it uses a low volatile fuel. Correct Answer is. The engine will run
Correct Answer is. it provide high power for low independently of external help.
weight. Explanation. NIL. 14. An H.E.I.U works by.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. a discharging capacitor.
Option B. ac busbar.
10. A 'hot start' with excessive temperatures Option C. a contact breaker.
6. If the engine fails to light-up, the starter cycle may be caused by. Correct Answer is. a discharging capacitor.
is canceled by. Option A. wrong grade of fuel. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
Option A. a centrifugal switch. Option B. throttle partly open. Page 11-5 refers.
Option B. a low pressure relay. Option C. high electrical power supply.
Option C. a time switch. Correct Answer is. throttle partly open.
Correct Answer is. a time switch. Explanation. NIL. 15. When is ignition used?.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. For relight and start up.
Option B. For continuous relight.
11. A dry motoring cycle would be required Option C. At high altitudes.
7. For starting the engine, the H.P cock should to. Correct Answer is. For relight and start up.
be initially. Option A. clear the engine after a wet start. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 127
Option A. in a position which depends on the fuel Option B. check engine run down time. Refers.
system. Option C. check the operation of the igniters.
Option B. open. Correct Answer is. clear the engine after a wet
Option C. closed. start. 16. An ignitor plug for a large gas turbine takes
Correct Answer is. closed. Explanation. NIL. the form of a.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. glow' plug.
Option B. sparking plug.
12. What type of turbine blade is most Option C. surface discharge plug.
8. On light up, the gas temperature will. commonly used in air starter motors?. Correct Answer is. surface discharge plug.
Option A. rise slowly. Option A. Reaction. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 131
Option B. rise rapidly, then fall as RPM increases Option B. Impulse. Refers.
to idle. Option C. Impulse-reaction.
Option C. rise rapidly. Correct Answer is. Impulse.
Correct Answer is. rise rapidly, then fall as RPM Explanation. NIL. 17. The spark in the High Energy igniter is
increases to idle. supplied by.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. a capacitor.
13. Ignitor plugs are cleaned by. Option B. a contact circuit breaker.
Option A. compressed air and brushing lightly with Option C. the AC busbar.
9. Self sustaining RPM means that. soft brush. Correct Answer is. a capacitor.
Option A. The engine can accelerate to full power Option B. light sand blasting. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
in under 5 seconds. Option C. steel wool. Page11-4 refers.
Option B. There is sufficient power for ground Correct Answer is. compressed air and brushing
maneuvering. lightly with soft brush.
Option C. The engine will run independently of Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants 18. Self sustaining speed is.
Option A. V1 speed. Correct Answer is. stator nozzle design that chokes
Option B. the RPM at which the engine continues airflow and stabilizes turbine wheel speed.
without external assistance. 22. The rate of discharge of a H.E.I.U. is. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option C. take off velocity. Option A. 4 discharges per revolution. Textbook 8-49.
Correct Answer is. the RPM at which the engine Option B. 60 - 100 per second.
continues without external assistance. Option C. 60 - 100 per minute.
Explanation. After the starter has cut out and the Correct Answer is. 60 - 100 per minute. 26. A safety feature usually employed in
RPM and TGT have stabilised. Explanation. NIL. pneumatic starters that is used if the clutch does
not release from the engine drive at the proper time
during start is the.
19. During normal running conditions. 23. Why do turbine engine ignition systems Option A. spring coupling release.
Option A. combustion is intermittently supported require high energy?. Option B. drive shaft shear point.
by ignition. Option A. Because the applied voltage is much Option C. flyweight cutout switch.
Option B. combustion is self supporting greater. Correct Answer is. flyweight cutout switch.
Option C. combustion is continuously supported Option B. To ignite the fuel under conditions of Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
by ignition. high altitude and high temperatures. Textbook 8-49.
Correct Answer is. combustion is self supporting Option C. To ignite the fuel under conditions of
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 37 high altitude and low temperatures.
refers. Correct Answer is. To ignite the fuel under 27. Airflow to the pneumatic starter from a
conditions of high altitude and low temperatures. ground unit is normally prevented from causing
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion starter overspeed during engine start by.
20. High energy ignition is required because of Textbook 8-102. Option A. a preset timed cutoff of the airflow at
the. the source.
Option A. high flash point of the fuel. Option B. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow
Option B. absorbed moisture content. 24. The type of ignition system used on most and stabilizes turbine wheel speed speed.
Option C. low flash point of the fuel. turbine aircraft engines is. Option C. activation of a flyweight cutout
Correct Answer is. high flash point of the fuel. Option A. low tension. switch.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option B. capacitor discharge. Correct Answer is. activation of a flyweight cutout
Page 7-1 refers. Option C. high resistance. switch.
Correct Answer is. capacitor discharge. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 8-49.
21. In the H.E.I.U. the discharge resistors. Textbook 8-102.
Option A. allow sufficient voltage to be stored to
provide relight facilities up to 55,000 ft. 28. Air turbine starters are generally designed
Option B. allow the capacitors to discharge when 25. A safety feature usually employed in so that reduction gear distress or damage may be
the unit is switched off. pneumatic starters that is used to prevent the detected by.
Option C. protect the unit from excessive starter from reaching burst speed if inlet air does Option A. inspection of a magnetic chip
voltages. not terminate on schedule is the. detector.
Correct Answer is. allow the capacitors to Option A. stator nozzle design that chokes airflow Option B. characteristic sounds from the starter
discharge when the unit is switched off. and stabilizes turbine wheel speed. assembly during engine start.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 129 Option B. drive shaft shear point. Option C. breakage of a shear section on the
refers Option C. spring coupling release. starter drive shaft.
Correct Answer is. inspection of a magnetic chip Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
detector. Textbook 8-50.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 35. In a gas turbine engine D.C capacitor
Textbook 8-51. discharge ignition system, where are the high
32. The primary advantage of pneumatic (air voltage pulses formed?.
turbine) starters over comparable electric starters Option A. At the rectifier.
29. Inspection of pneumatic starters by for turbine engines is. Option B. At the triggering transformer.
maintenance technicians usually includes checking Option A. high power-to-weight ratio. Option C. At the breaker.
the. Option B. reduction gearing not required. Correct Answer is. At the triggering transformer.
Option A. stator and rotor blades for FOD. Option C. a decreased fire hazard. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option B. oil level and magnetic drain plug Correct Answer is. high power-to-weight ratio. Textbook 8-103.
condition. Explanation. NIL.
Option C. rotor alignment.
Correct Answer is. oil level and magnetic drain 36. Igniter plugs used in turbine engines are
plug condition. 33. The purpose of an under current relay in a subjected to high intensity spark discharges and yet
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion starter-generator system is to. they have a long service life because they.
Textbook 8-51. Option A. keep current flow to the starter- Option A. operate at much lower temperatures.
generator under the circuit capacity maximum. Option B. are not placed directly into the
Option B. disconnect power from the starter- combustion chamber.
30. Pneumatic starters are usually designed with generator and ignition when sufficient engine Option C. do not require continuous operation.
what types of airflow impingement systems?. speed is reached. Correct Answer is. do not require continuous
Option A. Radial inward flow turbine and axial- Option C. provide a backup for the starter relay. operation.
flow turbine. Correct Answer is. disconnect power from the Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option B. Centrifugal compressor and axial-flow starter-generator and ignition when sufficient Textbook 8-105.
compressor. engine speed is reached.
Option C. Double entry centrifugal outward flow Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
and axial-flow turbines. Textbook 8-46. 37. Great caution should be exercised in
Correct Answer is. Radial inward flow turbine and handling damaged hermetically sealed turbine
axial-flow turbine. engine igniter transformer units because.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 34. How does the ignition system of a gas Option A. some contain toxic chemicals.
Textbook 8-49. turbine engine differ from that of a reciprocating Option B. some contain radioactive material.
engine?. Option C. compounds in the unit may become a
Option A. Magneto to engine timing is not fire or explosion hazard when exposed to the air.
31. A clicking sound heard at engine coast-down critical. Correct Answer is. some contain radioactive
in a pneumatic starter incorporating a sprag clutch Option B. One igniter plug is used in each material.
ratchet assembly is an indication of. combustion chamber. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option A. gear tooth and/or pawl damage. Option C. A high energy spark is required for Textbook 8-106.
Option B. one or more broken pawl springs. ignition.
Option C. the pawls re-contacting and riding on Correct Answer is. A high energy spark is required
the ratchet gear. for ignition. 38. Generally, when removing a turbine engine
Correct Answer is. the pawls re-contacting and Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion igniter plug, in order to eliminate the possibility of
riding on the ratchet gear. Textbook 8-102. the technician receiving a lethal shock, the ignition
switch is turned off and. Option C. Amps. switch selected off.
Option A. disconnected from the power supply Correct Answer is. Joules. Option B. starter motor will continue to run for 30
circuit. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines sec and then stop.
Option B. the transformer exciter input lead is Powerplant Page 11-5 to 11-7 refers. Option C. no power supply is connected to the
disconnected and the center electrode grounded to starter motor.
the engine after disconnecting the igniter lead from Correct Answer is. no power supply is connected
the plug and waiting the prescribed time. 42. A glow plug operates. to the starter motor.
Option C. the igniter lead is disconnected from the Option A. manually. Explanation. Refer Fig 11-3 Rolls Royce The Jet
plug and the center electrode grounded to the Option B. by heat action. engine. The main relay cannot close if the
engine after disconnecting the transformer-exciter Option C. electrically. overspeed relay is open.
input lead and waiting the prescribed time. Correct Answer is. by heat action.
Correct Answer is. the igniter lead is disconnected Explanation. The extreme heat of the plug ignites
from the plug and the center electrode grounded to the fuel. It is powered by electricity. See Jeppesen 46. The field of the D.C. starter motor used on
the engine after disconnecting the transformer- Aircraft Gas Turbines page 11-9. gas turbine engine
exciter input lead and waiting the prescribed is.
time. Option A. series only.
Explanation. NIL. 43. The resistor in a D.C. starter motor. Option B. shunt or compound.
Option A. prevents over speed. Option C. series or compound.
Option B. prevents current surge when motor is at Correct Answer is. series or compound.
39. What is the first engine instrument low rpm. Explanation. Aircraft electrical systems E.H.J
indication of a successful start of a turbine Option C. used when D.C. motor fails. Pallett 3rd edition page 154 refers.
engine?. Correct Answer is. prevents current surge when
Option A. A rise in the engine fuel flow. motor is at low rpm.
Option B. A rise in oil pressure. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 122 47. When 'blow out' is selected on the Gas
Option C. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature. refers. Turbine Engine starting circuit.
Correct Answer is. A rise in the exhaust gas Option A. the starter motor is stopped when
temperature. starter switch selected off or when the timer switch
Explanation. NIL. 44. Where does the high voltage type turbine cuts out.
ignition receive its voltage pulse from?. Option B. the over-speed relay will de-energise
Option A. Primary windings. the starter circuit.
40. H.E.I.U ignitor plugs receive their electrical Option B. Rectifier. Option C. ignition is continuously on.
supply from. Option C. Trigger transformer. Correct Answer is. the starter motor is stopped
Option A. discharge inductor. Correct Answer is. Primary windings. when starter switch selected off or when the timer
Option B. starter system electrical circuit. Explanation. Rolls Royce the jet engine Fig 11-12 switch cuts out.
Option C. discharge capacitor. shows an AC system. this uses a transformer to Explanation. Refer Fig 11-3 Rolls Royce The Jet
Correct Answer is. discharge capacitor. generate the high voltage at the discharge gap. Engine. The blow out circuit is used to blow out any
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 129. jet pipe fire. In this mode there is no ignition or fuel
hence the starter cannot overspeed.
45. On a gas turbine engine DC starting circuit, if
41. An H.E.I.U is rated in. there is an open circuit on the contact of the over
Option A. Joules. speed relay. 48. After an unsuccessful start of an engine.
Option B. Watts. Option A. starter motor will stop only when starter Option A. the engine has to be left for some time
before another start. Option A. It makes no difference. Correct Answer is. current decreasing switching
Option B. unburnt fuel can be drained from fuel Option B. L.T before H.T. off an overspeed relay.
drainage lines. Option C. H.T before L.T. Explanation. Same starter circuit reference as
Option C. unburnt fuel can be evacuated by Correct Answer is. H.T before L.T. above. As the starter accelerates drawn current
motoring the engine with H.P cock closed. Explanation. This is the reverse of disconnecting, reduces and causes the overspeed relay to drop out.
Correct Answer is. unburnt fuel can be evacuated when L.T is isolated and then disconnected first.
by motoring the engine with H.P cock closed.
Explanation. On normal shutdowns combustors 55. What is the purpose of the current limiting
and fuel manifolds are drained through the drain 52. An aircraft flying through heavy rain may resistor in a starter circuit?.
manifold. After an unsuccessful start there will be use, as a precaution. Option A. To prevent the starter from over
fuel throughout the hot section. Hence a dry run is Option A. airframe deicing. speeding in the final phase of starting.
needed to purge the engine. Option B. engine intake deicing. Option B. To provide overall control of the the
Option C. continuous ignition. speed of the starter.
Correct Answer is. continuous ignition. Option C. To prevent an initial current surge.
49. A glow plug may be used in place of a spark Explanation. Continuous ignition is used in case of Correct Answer is. To prevent an initial current
plug on. flame out caused by the inclement weather. surge.
Option A. low temperature engines. Explanation. The starter motor is protected from
Option B. large engines. excessive current until the timer shorts out the
Option C. small engines. 53. The starter light is on during a start cycle resistor. See RR the jet engine page 123.
Correct Answer is. small engines. (low voltage electrical starter).
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. Indicates electrical power is flowing to
Powerplants Page 11-9 refers to the PW PT6 as an the starter. 56. On a low energy dual ignition system (<3
example of a smaller engine. Option B. If the light stays on after 30 seconds joules), if a relight is necessary.
action is required. Option A. it occurs automatically.
Option C. This is normal for 30 seconds, take no Option B. the pilot selects both ignitors.
50. When an engine being started by an air action. Option C. the pilot selects one of the two
starter reaches self sustaining speed. Correct Answer is. If the light stays on after 30 ignitors.
Option A. the motor is disconnected by the seconds action is required. Correct Answer is. the pilot selects both ignitors.
flyweight cut out switch. Explanation. See the Rolls Royce Jet engine low Explanation. Normal low/high systems have a
Option B. the starter valve is disconnected by the voltage starter system on page 123. The indicator choice of low or high energy ignition with high being
fly weight cut-out switch in the air starter. light indicates power to the igniter. The Full current used for relight. In these systems the pilot can
Option C. the motor is disconnected by the time switch cuts out the circuit after a period of choose 1, 2 or both.
pilot. time.
Correct Answer is. the starter valve is
disconnected by the fly weight cut-out switch in the 15.14, Engine Indication Systems.
air starter. 54. A D.C starter motor disconnects due to.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Option A. current decreasing switching off an 1. The compensation device on an E.G.T system
Powerplants Page 10-9 refers. overspeed relay. must be re-calibrated after.
Option B. current increasing switching off an Option A. each time a part of the system is
overspeed relay. replaced.
51. When reconnecting a H.E.I.U , which cable Option C. a centrifugal switch that acts like an Option B. does not need calibration.
must be reconnected first?. overspeed relay. Option C. manufacture and overhaul.
Correct Answer is. does not need calibration. 5. On an E.G.T thermocouple system, the hot 9. Fuel flow indication is taken from.
Explanation. The compensation device is an junction. Option A. after the H.P pump.
automatic device Page 140 Rolls Royce book refers. Option A. is placed up stream of the combustion Option B. after either H.P Pump or LP Pump.
chamber. Option C. after the LP pump.
Option B. is placed in cockpit. Correct Answer is. after either H.P Pump or LP
2. When testing an E.G.T system. Option C. is placed downstream of the combustion Pump.
Option A. the O.A.T is always taken into chamber. Explanation. Vane type flowmeters are usually in
consideration. Correct Answer is. is placed downstream of the the LP Supply. Integrated flowmeters in the H.P
Option B. the O.A.T is neglected. combustion chamber. supply.
Option C. O.A.T is only taken into consideration Explanation. NIL.
when over20°C.
Correct Answer is. the O.A.T is always taken into 10. What power is required for E.G.T gauge
consideration. 6. On an RPM system using a synchronous indication?.
Explanation. To test the system the test set has to generator, the pointer is deflected by. Option A. No power - it is self generating.
trimmed for ambient temperature, as the system Option A. a potentiometer. Option B. 115V AC.
when in operation is adjusted for ambient Option B. a Wheatstone bridge. Option C. 28V DC.
temperature by the compensating resistor. This is Option C. an AC servomotor. Correct Answer is. No power - it is self
clearly stated in the B 737 AMM. Correct Answer is. an AC servomotor. generating.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
Page 12-13 refers. Page 12-5 Refers.
3. What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R.)
used for?.
Option A. To limit the maximum exhaust gas 7. Torque pressure is usually read from a. 11. A Bourdon tube instrument may be used to
temperature. Option A. torque meter. indicate.
Option B. To indicate the thrust produced by the Option B. direct reading pressure gauge. Option A. position and quantity.
engine. Option C. tension gauge. Option B. pressure and temperature.
Option C. As a cross check for minimum Correct Answer is. direct reading pressure Option C. pressure, temperature, position and
acceptable thrust. gauge. quantity.
Correct Answer is. To indicate the thrust produced Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Correct Answer is. pressure and temperature.
by the engine. Page12-21 refers. Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL.

8. The drag cup in a tacho-generator is balanced 12. What instrument on a gas turbine engine
4. What happens when bulb type thermometer by. should be monitored to minimize the possibility of a
resistive element goes open circuit?. Option A. calibrated hairspring. 'hot' start?.
Option A. Reads less than ambient. Option B. adjustable counterbalance weights. Option A. RPM indicator.
Option B. No reading given. Option C. adjustment screw. Option B. Turbine inlet temperature.
Option C. Reads more than ambient. Correct Answer is. calibrated hairspring. Option C. Torquemeter.
Correct Answer is. Reads more than ambient. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Correct Answer is. Turbine inlet temperature.
Explanation. NIL. Page 12-14 refers. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
4-5.
 Option A. Percent of engine pressure ratio. pressure by engine inlet total pressure.
13. oil temperature thermocouples are usually Option B. Percent of engine RPM. Explanation. NIL.
constructed of. Option C. Actual engine RPM.
Option A. iron constantan. Correct Answer is. Percent of engine RPM.
Option B. alumel constantan. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 21. A red triangle, dot, or diamond mark on an
Option C. chromel alumel. 4-2. engine instrument face or glass indicates.
Correct Answer is. iron constantan. Option A. the maximum limit for high transients
Explanation. NIL. such as starting.
18. In a turbine engine, where is the turbine Option B. a restricted operating range.
discharge pressure indicator sensor located?. Option C. the maximum operating limit for all
14. The RPM indication of a synchronous AC Option A. At a location in the exhaust cone that is normal operations.
motor tachometer is governed by the determined to be subjected to the highest Correct Answer is. the maximum limit for high
generator. pressures. transients such as starting.
Option A. current. Option B. Immediately aft of the last turbine Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Option B. frequency. stage. 4-5.
Option C. voltage. Option C. At the aft end of the compressor
Correct Answer is. frequency. section.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Immediately aft of the last 22. What is the primary purpose of the
turbine stage. tachometer on an axial compressor turbine
Explanation. NIL. engine?.
15. Instruments that measure relatively high Option A. Monitor engine RPM during cruise
fluid pressures, such as oil pressure gauges, are conditions.
usually what type?. 19. The exhaust gas temperature (E.G.T ) Option B. Monitor engine RPM during starting and
Option A. Bourdon tube. indicator on a gas turbine engine provides a relative to indicate overspeed conditions.
Option B. Vane with calibrated spring. indication of the. Option C. It is the most accurate instrument for
Option C. Diaphragm or bellows. Option A. turbine inlet temperature. establishing thrust settings under all conditions.
Correct Answer is. Bourdon tube. Option B. temperature of the exhaust gases as Correct Answer is. Monitor engine RPM during
Explanation. NIL. they pass the exhaust cone. starting and to indicate overspeed conditions.
Option C. exhaust temperature. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Correct Answer is. turbine inlet temperature. 4-4.
16. Instruments that provide readings of low or Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
negative pressure, such as manifold pressure 4-5.
gauges, are usually what type?. 23. Engine pressure ratio is the total pressure
Option A. Diaphragm or bellows. ratio between the.
Option B. Vane with calibrated spring. 20. Engine pressure ratio is determined by. Option A. front of the engine inlet and the aft end
Option C. Bourdon tube. Option A. dividing engine inlet total pressure by of the compressor.
Correct Answer is. Diaphragm or bellows. turbine outlet total pressure. Option B. front of the compressor and the rear of
Explanation. NIL. Option B. multiplying engine inlet total pressure the turbine.
by turbine outlet total pressure. Option C. aft end of the compressor and the aft
Option C. dividing turbine outlet total pressure by end of the turbine.
17. In what units are gas turbine engine engine inlet total pressure. Correct Answer is. front of the compressor and the
tachometers calibrated?. Correct Answer is. dividing turbine outlet total rear of the turbine.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook power setting. Powerplants 12-13.
4-4. Option B. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or
initial start up, Fuel time remaining at current
power setting, Fuel temperature. 31. Engine oil temperature gauges indicate the
24. On an aircraft turbine engine, operating at a Option C. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or temperature of the oil.
constant power, the application of engine anti-icing initial start up, Fuel temperature. Option A. entering the oil cooler.
will result in. Correct Answer is. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since Option B. entering the engine.
Option A. an increase in E.P.R. reset or initial start up, Fuel time remaining at Option C. in the oil storage tank.
Option B. noticeable shift in E.P.R. current power setting. Correct Answer is. entering the oil cooler.
Option C. a false E.P.R reading. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Explanation. Rolls Royce book fig 8-7.
Correct Answer is. noticeable shift in E.P.R. 4-4.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
4-4. 32. Thermocouple leads.
28. The fuel flow indicator rotor and needle for Option A. may be repaired using solderless
a motor impeller and turbine indicating system is connectors.
25. The indicator of a tachometer system is driven by. Option B. are designed for a specific installation
responsive to change in. Option A. direct coupling to the motor shaft. and may not be altered.
Option A. voltage. Option B. an electrical signal. Option C. may be installed with either lead to
Option B. frequency. Option C. a mechanical gear train. either post of the indicator.
Option C. current flow. Correct Answer is. an electrical signal. Correct Answer is. are designed for a specific
Correct Answer is. frequency. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook installation and may not be altered.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-4. Explanation. NIL.
4-4.

29. Motor driven impeller and turbine fuel flow 33. Why do helicopters require a minimum of
26. The fuel flow indication data sent from transmitters are designed to transmit data. two synchronous tachometer systems?.
motor driven impeller and turbine, and motorless Option A. using aircraft electrical system power. Option A. One indicates engine RPM and the other
type fuel flow transmitters is a measure of. Option B. mechanically. tail rotor RPM.
Option A. fuel mass flow. Option C. by fuel pressure. Option B. One indicates main rotor RPM and the
Option B. fuel volume flow. Correct Answer is. using aircraft electrical system other tail rotor RPM.
Option C. engine burner pressure drop. power. Option C. One indicates engine RPM and the other
Correct Answer is. fuel mass flow. Explanation. NIL. main rotor RPM.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Correct Answer is. One indicates engine RPM and
4-4. the other main rotor RPM.
30. What unit in a tachometer system sends Explanation. NIL.
information to the indicator?.
27. In addition to fuel quantity, a computerized Option A. The two phase AC generator.
fuel system (C.F.S) with a totalizer indicator Option B. The three phase AC generator. 34. If the thermocouple leads were
provides indication of how many of the Option C. The synchronous motor. inadvertently crossed at installation, what would
following?. Correct Answer is. The three phase AC the E.G.T gauge pointer indicate?.
Option A. Fuel flow rate, Fuel used since reset or generator. Option A. Moves off scale on the high side of the
initial start up, Fuel time remaining at current Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine meter.
Option B. Moves off scale on the zero side of the Correct Answer is. The thrust produced by the Option C. N1 RPM or E.P.R.
meter. engine. Correct Answer is. N1 RPM or E.P.R.
Option C. Normal temperature for prevailing Explanation. Normally used on High Bypass Explanation. RR and P&W tend to use E.P.R. GE
condition. Engines. use N1.
Correct Answer is. Moves off scale on the zero
side of the meter.
Explanation. NIL. 38. Where is Turbine Outlet Temperature 42. How is the N1 and N2 measured on a triple
(T.O.T) measured?. spool engine?.
Option A. Upstream of the turbine. Option A. Tachometer connected to the internal
35. A common type of electrically operated oil Option B. Downstream of the turbine. gearbox.
temperature gauge utilizes. Option C. In the combustion chamber. Option B. Tachometer connected to the external
Option A. either a wheatstone bridge or Correct Answer is. Downstream of the turbine. gearbox.
ratiometer circuit. Explanation. It can be in the jet pipe or more Option C. Pulse type speed probes.
Option B. a thermocouple type circuit. normally today in between turbine stages or even Correct Answer is. Pulse type speed probes.
Option C. vapour pressure and pressure within NGV's. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
switches. Page 12-16 refer. Fig 12-10B shows the system used
Correct Answer is. either a wheatstone bridge or on Rolls Royce triple spool engines.
ratiometer circuit. 39. A thermocouple indicator is basically a.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. milliammeter.
Option B. millivoltmeter. 43. Modern oil pressure servo transmitters
Option C. milliohmeter. sense.
36. The indication on a thermocouple-type Correct Answer is. millivoltmeter. Option A. absolute pressure.
E.G.T indicator is produced by. Explanation. A thermocouple generates an E.M.F Option B. H.P oil pressure.
Option A. resistance changes in two dissimilar between hot and cold junction, hence the gauge is a Option C. differential pressure.
metals. millivoltmeter. Correct Answer is. differential pressure.
Option B. a difference in the voltage between two Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
dissimilar metals. Page 12-28 refer.
Option C. a current generated by the temperature 40. A thermocouple indicator is connected to
difference between dissimilar metal hot and cold the.
junctions. Option A. cold junction. 44. E.G.T thermocouples are usually made
Correct Answer is. a current generated by the Option B. hot junction. of.
temperature difference between dissimilar metal Option C. difference between the hot junction and Option A. nickel and platinum.
hot and cold junctions. the cold junction. Option B. chromel and platinum.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. cold junction. Option C. chromel and alumel.
Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and Correct Answer is. chromel and alumel.
Integrated Systems Page 362 Refers. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants
37. What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R) Page 12-4 refer.
used to indicate?.
Option A. The power produced by the engine. 41. Thrust in a high bypass fan engine is
Option B. The thrust produced by the engine. indicated by. 45. Thrust in a high bypass engine is indicated
Option C. As a cross check for minimum Option A. N3 RPM or P1/P4 ratio. by measuring.
acceptable thrust. Option B. N1 RPM or N3 RPM. Option A. N3 RPM.
Option B. neither of the above, thrust is not Explanation. Pallett Aircraft Instruments and Correct Answer is. the frequencies are filtered to
indicated in flight. Integrated Systems P348 refers. exclude unwanted frequencies.
Option C. fuel flow. Explanation. The filters in the Vibro-meter use
Correct Answer is. neither of the above, thrust is rotor speed to identify vibration frequencies.
not indicated in flight. 49. Vibration pick-ups are located.
Explanation. The only indication of power in flight Option A. on both fan and turbine cases.
is E.P.R or, for a high bypass engine, N1 RPM. Option B. on the fan/compressor case. 53. E.G.T is displayed in.
Option C. on the turbine case. Option A. Kelvin.
Correct Answer is. on both fan and turbine Option B. degrees centigrade.
46. What power supply is required for a cases. Option C. degrees Fahrenheit.
thermocouple system to work?. Explanation. Can be on one or both, depending Correct Answer is. degrees centigrade.
Option A. Alternating current. upon the engine. Explanation. E.G.T is always measured in
Option B. Direct current. centigrade.
Option C. Neither of the above.
Correct Answer is. Neither of the above. 50. In a capacitive type fuel quantity indicating
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet engine Page 139 system the tank units are connected in. 54. N2 is taken from.
refers. Option A. series. Option A. a speed transducer on the fan rear
Option B. parallel. frame.
Option C. series/parallel. Option B. a tachometer attached on the N1
47. In a thermocouple temperature sensing Correct Answer is. parallel. gearbox.
system, what is the purpose of the compensating Explanation. EHJ Pallett Aircraft Instruments and Option C. a tachometer on the accessory
resistor?. Integrated Systems page 337 refers. gearbox.
Option A. To correct for varying ambient Correct Answer is. a tachometer on the accessory
temperatures at the hot junction. gearbox.
Option B. To correct for varying ambient 51. Torque measurement in a gas turbine Explanation. The N2 gearbox is driven by the N2
temperatures at the cold junction. engine is. compressor. A single winding of an alternator can
Option C. To standardise the reading for different Option A. not always reliable. be used for the speed signal as an alternative to a.
engine types. Option B. highly reliable.
Correct Answer is. To correct for varying ambient Option C. required only when the turbine drives a
temperatures at the cold junction. propeller. 55. Engine vibration is monitored using.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 140 Correct Answer is. required only when the turbine Option A. electromechanical devices.
refers. drives a propeller. Option B. Fenwall type sensors.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 138 Option C. piezoelectric accelerometer.
refers. Correct Answer is. piezoelectric accelerometer.
48. In a tachometer generator. Explanation. Piezoelectric devices convert
Option A. the frequency output is inversely force(from the vibration) to a milli-volt output.
proportional to engine speed. 52. Vibration signals, when picked up,.
Option B. frequency output is proportional to Option A. go straight to indicator.
engine speed. Option B. go through half wave rectifier to 56. Integrating fuel flow gives.
Option C. the frequency output is constant. indicator. Option A. average fuel flow.
Correct Answer is. frequency output is Option C. the frequencies are filtered to exclude Option B. total fuel consumed.
proportional to engine speed. unwanted frequencies. Option C. fuel flow and acceleration.
Correct Answer is. total fuel consumed.
Explanation. An Integrator is incorporated in a fuel 15.15, Power Augmentation Systems 5. On an injection system.
flow-meter to give a total fuel used figure. Option A. methanol is injected neat.
1. When reheat is used, E.P.R. Option B. town water/methanol is injected.
Option A. is reduced. Option C. demineralized water/methanol is
57. The gauge on a bulb type temperature Option B. remains constant. injected.
indicator shows zero. This could be caused by. Option C. is increased. Correct Answer is. demineralized water/methanol
Option A. open circuit in the wiring. Correct Answer is. remains constant. is injected.
Option B. temperature bulb going open circuit. Explanation. Rolls Royce The jet engine page 175 Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants
Option C. two cables shorting together by the states that as P6 increases in the jet pipe the nozzles Page 7-41 refers.
sensor. are opened to reduce P6 back to its normal value.
Correct Answer is. two cables shorting together by
the sensor. 6. When using water methanol in an axial flow
Explanation. Pallett Instruments and Integrated 2. When reheat is selected and in operation, the compressor, it is injected into the.
systems Page 318 refers. A short will remove all mass gas flow. Option A. compressor inlet or burner section.
power from both windings and the pointer will go Option A. decreases. Option B. burner.
tominimum scale. Option B. remains the same. Option C. intake.
Option C. increases. Correct Answer is. compressor inlet or burner
Correct Answer is. remains the same. section.
58. In a thermocouple system, the size of the Explanation. NIL. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant
E.M.F that is produced is a result of. Fig 7-32.
Option A. the difference between the hot and cold
junction. 3. Screech liners in the afterburning jet
Option B. the cold junction only. pipe. 7. The main reason for adding methanol to the
Option C. the hot junction only. Option A. prevent unstable combustion. water is to.
Correct Answer is. the difference between the hot Option B. prevent cyclic vibrations of large Option A. temper the cooling effect of the water
and cold junction. amplitude. to prevent distortion.
Explanation. The E.M.F is a result of the difference Option C. acts as noise suppressors. Option B. supply the additional heat required.
between the 2 junctions. Correct Answer is. prevent cyclic vibrations of Option C. prevent mixture freezing.
large amplitude. Correct Answer is. prevent mixture freezing.
Explanation. NIL. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 181
59. A ballast resistor is fitted. refers.
Option A. in parallel, to give identical readings for
all engines. 4. Water methanol for cooling is injected into
Option B. in series, to give identical resistance the. 8. The primary purpose of water injection is
values for all engines. Option A. compressor inlet or outlet. to.
Option C. in series, to give identical resistance Option B. engine hot zone. Option A. decrease mass airflow.
values to all airframes. Option C. combustion chamber. Option B. increase the calorific value of the fuel.
Correct Answer is. in series, to give identical Correct Answer is. compressor inlet or outlet. Option C. cool the turbine.
resistance values to all airframes. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Correct Answer is. cool the turbine.
Explanation. NIL. Page 7-41 refers. Explanation. Notice that the answers did not
include 'increase mass airflow'. Cooling the turbine
is the primary purpose o=if the water is injected in reduced icing in the airflow. Option B. combustion chamber outlet
the combustor outlet manifold. Correct Answer is. increase in power without the temperatures.
need for burning extra fuel. Option C. fuel to air ratio by up to 20%.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine Power Correct Answer is. mass airflow through the
9. Water used in a thrust augmentation system plant page 7-41 refers. turbine.
should be demineralised to prevent. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas turbine Power plant
Option A. blocking the jet. page 7-41 refers.
Option B. carbon formation. 13. Reheat is the term used to describe.
Option C. fouling the blades and vanes. Option A. adding fuel in the exhaust section.
Correct Answer is. fouling the blades and vanes. Option B. adding of fuel in the turbine section. 17. Methanol is added to water when
Explanation. NIL. Option C. adding of fuel in the compressor augmenting thrust in order to.
section. Option A. reclaim lost pressure at the
Correct Answer is. adding fuel in the exhaust compressor.
10. The quantity of water usually carried by an section. Option B. increase the density of air entering the
aircraft equipped with water injection is enough Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 169 compressor.
for. refers. Option C. reclaim lost heat at the turbines.
Option A. three take-offs. Correct Answer is. reclaim lost heat at the
Option B. one take-off. turbines.
Option C. two take-offs. 14. Water/methanol is injected. Explanation. Methanol burns, but its heat output
Correct Answer is. one take-off. Option A. at high temperatures. is low. It's prime purpose is to act as an antifreeze in
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Option B. at high temperature, at high altitudes. the water.
Page 7-41 refers. Option C. at high temperatures or high altitudes.
Correct Answer is. at high temperatures or high
altitudes. 18. Afterburning is initiated in order to.
11. Water methanol injection will increase Explanation. Jeppesen aircraft gas turbine Option A. heat the exhaust to prevent choking at
thrust by up to. Powerplants Page 7-39 refers. subsonic gas velocities.
Option A. 70%. Option B. burn off the fuel that is not combusted
Option B. 50%. in the combustion section.
Option C. 30%. 15. The reheat ignition system which Option C. increase the local speed of sound at the
Correct Answer is. 30%. incorporates a platinum/rhodium element is known jet nozzle.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine as. Correct Answer is. increase the local speed of
Powerplant page 7-41 shows 10-15% so 30% is Option A. catalytic ignition. sound at the jet nozzle.
nearest. Option B. hot-shot ignition system. Explanation. A faster SoS allows for greater
Option C. spark ignition system. momentum thrust at the exhaust nozzle.
Correct Answer is. catalytic ignition.
12. Injection of water/methanol into Explanation. fuel sprayed on to the catalytic
compressor inlet causes. element heats up and ignites. 19. How is the flame stabilised in the reheat
Option A. increase in power due to the burning of system of a gas turbine engine?.
methanol alone. Option A. By creating a greater potential between
Option B. increase in power without the need for 16. Water or water/methanol injected into the inlet & jet pipe temperatures.
burning extra fuel. combustion chamber inlet increases. Option B. By ensuring that the gas velocity is
Option C. increased efficiency of the engine due to Option A. mass airflow through the turbine. greater than the flame velocity.
Option C. By ensuring that the flame velocity is
greater than the gas velocity.
Correct Answer is. By ensuring that the gas 2. A free turbine is. 6. Fuel trimming on a turboprop engine is.
velocity is greater than the flame velocity. Option A. not directly connected to the power Option A. pilot controlled.
Explanation. The guttering in the reheat manifolds output shaft. Option B. governor controlled.
allows the flame to stabilise at the point. Option B. connected directly to the propeller and Option C. automatic.
compressor. Correct Answer is. governor controlled.
Option C. connected directly to the power output Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 98
20. During operation of the engine equipped shaft. refers.
with water injection system, the metering of the Correct Answer is. connected directly to the
coolant to the system is. power output shaft.
Option A. selected by the pilot. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 5 7. What controls the fuel trimmer on a
Option B. due to atmospheric pressure. refers. turboprop engine?.
Option C. due to altitude change. Option A. The blade angle.
Correct Answer is. selected by the pilot. Option B. Propeller Control Unit.
Explanation. Water injection is used on take off as 3. The fuel flow in a turboprop engine within the Option C. Engine Speed Governor.
required by the pilot. constant speed range is controlled. Correct Answer is. Engine Speed Governor.
Option A. automatically. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 98
Option B. manually. refers.
21. Water methanol injection is used. Option C. No Control.
Option A. at high altitude take off conditions Correct Answer is. automatically.
only. Explanation. Once the power lever has set the gas 8. What is the purpose of the reduction gear on
Option B. at a combination of higher than normal generator RPM it is controlled automatically to a propeller driven engine?.
air temperatures and high altitude take off maintain the constant speed. Option A. To maintain a constant propeller blade
conditions. speed.
Option C. at higher than normal ambient air Option B. To enable torque measurement.
temperatures only. 4. Torque measurement is taken from the. Option C. To prevent the propeller tips reaching
Correct Answer is. at higher than normal ambient Option A. reduction gearbox. the speed of sound.
air temperatures only. Option B. prop shaft. Correct Answer is. To prevent the propeller tips
Explanation. Water Methanol adds to the weight Option C. free turbine shaft. reaching the speed of sound.
of the air thus compensating for reduced density. Correct Answer is. reduction gearbox. Explanation. Reduction ratios vary between 13.5
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 137 :1 and 10:1.
refers.

15.16, Turbo-prop Engines 9. If an E.P.R gauge is installed on turbofans as a

5. Electrical propeller de-icing pads are. measure of power output, what is used on a
1. A free turbine is usually found on a. Option A. at the root. turboprop?.
Option A. turbo-jet. Option B. at the tip. Option A. E.P.R gauge.
Option B. turbo-fan. Option C. on the trailing edge. Option B. Torque-meter.
Option C. turbo prop. Correct Answer is. at the root. Option C. Thermocouples.
Correct Answer is. turbo prop. Explanation. On the leading edge from the root Correct Answer is. Torque-meter.
Explanation. NIL. outward. Explanation. Torque is used because it is
measuring the resistance to rotation of the generated by the gas generator is absorbed by Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-
propeller, which is turned by the power of the the. 25 refers.
engine. Option A. L.P turbine.
Option B. Free power turbine.
Option C. H.P turbine. 4. An A.P.U power lever is located.
10. What type of reduction gear is used on most Correct Answer is. Free power turbine. Option A. behind the throttles.
turboprop modern engines?. Explanation. The power turbine drives a Option B. at the Flight Engineer Station.
Option A. Helical cut parallel spur gears. reduction/rotor transmission gearbox. Option C. An A.P.U is fully automatic and does not
Option B. Epicyclic reduction gear. require a power lever.
Option C. Straight cut parallel spur gears. Correct Answer is. An A.P.U is fully automatic and
Correct Answer is. Epicyclic reduction gear. 15.18, Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). does not require a power lever.
Explanation. Epicyclic gearing is essential to enable Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7-
the very large torque to be safely absorbed. 23.

1. An A.P.U has.
15.17, Turbo-Shaft Engines. Option A. automatically controlled thrust and is 5. An A.P.U consists of.
self contained. Option A. a power compressor and load
Option B. variable speed and is self contained. compressor.
1. A turbo-shaft engine has. Option C. constant speed and is self contained. Option B. a power compressor and directly
Option A. a mechanical connection between Correct Answer is. constant speed and is self connected turbine.
compressor and turbine. contained. Option C. a load compressor and free turbine.
Option B. a power shaft which is not connected to Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Correct Answer is. a power compressor and load
the compressor. Page 7-26. compressor.
Option C. none of the above. Explanation. The power compressor generates the
Correct Answer is. a power shaft which is not pressure to drive the system, the load compressor
connected to the compressor. 2. An A.P.U shut down is initiated by. supplies air to the aircraft pneumatic system.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Option A. high oil pressure, fire warning, hot oil
Page 2-6 refers. temperature.
Option B. low oil pressure, fire warning, hot oil 6. When necessary, A.P.U engine cooling before
temperature. shutdown may be accomplished by.
2. On a twin spool turbo-shaft engine, the free Option C. low oil pressure, fire warning. Option A. closing the bleed air valve.
turbine is connected to the. Correct Answer is. low oil pressure, fire warning, Option B. opening the bleed air valve.
Option A. output gearbox. hot oil temperature. Option C. unloading the generator(s).
Option B. L.P gearbox. Explanation. Honeywell 331-200 A.P.U handbook Correct Answer is. closing the bleed air valve.
Option C. H.P gearbox. refers. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Correct Answer is. output gearbox. Textbook 3-37.
Explanation. The output gearbox will normally
contain a reduction gear system and torque 3. An A.P.U start cycle is completed at.
measuring equipment. Option A. 100% RPM. 7. Frequently, an aircraft's auxiliary power unit
Option B. 75% RPM. (A.P.U) generator.
Option C. 95% RPM. Option A. is identical to the engine-driven
3. In the majority of helicopters, the thrust Correct Answer is. 95% RPM. generators.
Option B. has a higher load capacity than the pneumatic power.
engine-driven generators. Option A. electrical loading will be automatically
Option C. supplements the aircraft's engine-driven 11. The function of an A.P.U air inlet plenum is modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
generators during peak loads. to. Option B. temperature limits and loads must be
Correct Answer is. is identical to the engine-driven Option A. stabilize the pressure of the air before it carefully monitored by the operator to maintain a
generators. enters the compressor. safe E.G.T.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option B. increase the velocity of the air before Option C. pneumatic loading will be automatically
Textbook 3-36. entering the compressor. modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
Option C. decrease the pressure of the air before Correct Answer is. pneumatic loading will be
entering the compressor. . automatically modulated to maintain a safe E.G.T.
8. Fuel scheduling during A.P.U start and under Correct Answer is. stabilize the pressure of the air Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
varying pneumatic bleed and electrical loads is before it enters the compressor. Textbook 3-37.
maintained. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option A. automatically by the A.P.U fuel control Textbook 3-37.
system. 15. For an A.P.U to run 'unmanned' it must be
Option B. manually through power control lever equipped with.
position. 12. In a large commercial passenger transport Option A. an automatic fire extinguishing
Option C. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion aircraft the A.P.U supplies. system.
Textbook 3-37. Option A. pneumatics and electrics. Option B. both an audible fire warning and an
Correct Answer is. automatically by the A.P.U fuel Option B. electrics. automatic fire extinguishing system.
control system. Option C. pneumatics. Option C. an audible fire warning.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. pneumatics and electrics. Correct Answer is. both an audible fire warning
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 7- and an automatic fire extinguishing system.
25. Explanation. The audible warning is external and
9. An A.P.U is usually rotated during start internal and auto fire extinguishing (when the
by. engines are not running) is normal.
Option A. a pneumatic starter. 13. When in operation, the speed of an
Option B. a turbine impingement system. A.P.U.
Option C. an electric starter. Option A. remains at or near rated speed 16. An A.P.U is.
Correct Answer is. an electric starter. regardless of the load condition. Option A. a self contained constant speed gas
Explanation. NIL. Option B. remains at idle and automatically turbine engine.
accelerates to rated speed when placed under Option B. a reserved engine in case of a main
load. engine failure.
10. Usually, most of the load placed on an A.P.U Option C. is controlled by a cockpit power lever. Option C. a self contained variable speed gas
occurs when. Correct Answer is. remains at or near rated speed turbine engine.
Option A. the bleed air valve is opened. regardless of the load condition. Correct Answer is. a self contained constant speed
Option B. an electrical load is placed on the Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion gas turbine engine.
generator(s). Textbook 3-37. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
Option C. the bleed air valve is closed. Powerplant Page 7-24 refers.
Correct Answer is. the bleed air valve is opened.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 14. Generally, when maximum A.P.U shaft
Textbook 3-37. output power is being used in conjunction with 17. When the A.P.U is running and pneumatics
are on. minutes between attempts. Correct Answer is. cancel the ignition circuits and
Option A. bleed valve is closed, surge valve is Correct Answer is. 3 attempted starts per hour arm the overspeed protection circuits.
open. with 5 minutes between each attempt. Explanation. NIL.
Option B. bleed valve is open, surge valve is Explanation. Honeywell A.P.Us recommend 3
closed. continuous start attempts per hour. Boeing 757/767
Option C. bleed valve is open, surge valve is notes add that a 60 minute cool-down period 24. What iniates A.P.U shutdown?.
modulating. should be allowed before further start attempts are Option A. Fire detection, low oil pressure, high oil
Correct Answer is. bleed valve is open, surge valve made. temperature.
is closed. Option B. Overspeed, fire detection, low oil
Explanation. NIL. quantity.
21. From where does the A.P.U receive a fire Option C. Low oil pressure, low oil pressure, high
signal?. oil temperature.
18. When is the A.P.U at its greatest load?. Option A. It has its own system. Correct Answer is. Fire detection, low oil pressure,
Option A. With generator loads on line. Option B. It is dependent on the airframe high oil temperature.
Option B. With bleeds closed. system. Explanation. Honeywell 331-200 A.P.U handbook
Option C. With bleeds open and with generator Option C. It is dependent on the engine fire refers.
loads on line. system.
Correct Answer is. With bleeds open and with Correct Answer is. It has its own system.
generator loads on line. Explanation. The A.P.U compartment has its own 15.19, Powerplant Installation.
Explanation. Modern A.P.U's supply pneumatics firewires sending a discrete signal to the A.P.U fire
and electrical power. controller. 1. Pipes, electrical cables and associated
components of a fire-detection system should
be.
19. Auxiliary power units provide. 22. What are the two most important signals Option A. fire resistant.
Option A. hydraulic and electrical power. when monitoring an A.P.U?. Option B. fire proof.
Option B. pneumatic and electrical power. Option A. E.G.T and RPM. Option C. fire retardant.
Option C. hydraulic and pneumatic power. Option B. Oil Pressure and Inlet Pressure. Correct Answer is. fire resistant.
Correct Answer is. pneumatic and electrical Option C. E.G.T and Oil Pressure. Explanation. Sensors are set to actuate at a
power. Correct Answer is. E.G.T and RPM. temperature below melting point of the detector
Explanation. Electrical power is normally available Explanation. E.G.T and RPM are monitored on the and its associated cables.
up to the service ceiling with pneumatics up to A.P.U page of EICAS /ECAM systems.
about 17000 ft (Boeing B-757/767).
2. The minimum bend radius for a continuous
23. One of the accessories driven from the A.P.U loop type fire wire is.
20. When starting an A.P.U what would the gearbox in a centrifugal switch, the purpose of Option A. 1/2 inch.
normal duty cycle be on a which is to. Option B. 1/8 inch.
modern aircraft?. Option A. arm the governed speed indication Option C. 1 inch.
Option A. 6 attempted starts per half hour with 5 circuits and max. RPM governor. Correct Answer is. 1 inch.
minutes between attempts. Option B. cancel the ignition circuits and arm the Explanation. NIL.
Option B. 3 attempted starts per hour with 5 overspeed protection circuits.
minutes between each attempt. Option C. control starting and automatic
Option C. 6 attempted starts per hour with 5 extinguishing circuits. 3. Acoustic linings made from composite
materials are used in what section of the 6. Forward engine mounts take which Option A. layers of bonded resin.
engine? loads?. Option B. porous type Honeycomb and backing
Option A. Not used to suppress noise. Option A. Thrust, vertical and shear loads. sheet.
Option B. Hot section & Cold Section. Option B. Centrifugal, thrust and axial. Option C. felt with aluminium sheet.
Option C. Cold section only. Option C. Thrust, vertical and impact. Correct Answer is. porous type Honeycomb and
Correct Answer is. Cold section only. Correct Answer is. Thrust, vertical and shear backing sheet.
Explanation. RR Page 205 Para 18 refers, but see loads. Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 205
also Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page Explanation. This question is referring to pylon refers.
3-5. mounted engine mounts.

11. A powerplant consists of.

4. Vibration mounts are used for. 7. Forward engine mounts take which Option A. a basic engine plus E.C.U.
Option A. stopping vibrations entering the form?. Option B. a basic engine plus thrust reverser,
engines. Option A. Castings. exhaust system and gear box with accessories.
Option B. preventing engine vibration loads being Option B. Forgings. Option C. the complete engine as it would be
transmitted to the airframe structure. Option C. Fabricated sheet steel. found on aircraft including all connections, controls,
Option C. damping out vibration stresses on Correct Answer is. Forgings. cowlings, intake etc.
engine when being transported on an engine Explanation. Forgings are the strongest form of Correct Answer is. the complete engine as it would
stand. manufacture for substantial structure. be found on aircraft including all connections,
Correct Answer is. preventing engine vibration controls, cowlings, intake etc.
loads being transmitted to the airframe structure. Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 243
Explanation. Small GTE's such as the A.P.U in 8. Pipes around engines are. para 1 refers.
Boeing 757 and 767 use anti vibration mounts. Option A. aluminium.
Option B. mild seamless steel.
Option C. stainless steel. 12. Acoustic blankets are installed to.
5. An aircraft has a heavy landing and on Correct Answer is. stainless steel. Option A. reduce noise levels.
inspection of the engine mounting bolts the bolts Explanation. Stainless Steel is best for corrosion Option B. increase thermal efficiency.
torque loading has reduced, you should. and heat resistance. Option C. aid the streamlining of the engine.
Option A. add washers to take up any gap or Correct Answer is. reduce noise levels.
slackness and re-torque to correct value. Explanation. Acoustic blankets are used in both
Option B. remove bolt and carry out inspection as 9. Fibrous metallic lining for noise suppression is hot and cold sections. The material depends on the
the bolt may have increased in length due to heavy used. temperature.
landing. Option A. for lobe type noise suppressors.
Option C. re-torque bolt up to correct torque Option B. in cold area.
value. Option C. in hot area. 13. When checking the effect of inertia on the
Correct Answer is. remove bolt and carry out Correct Answer is. in hot area. engine after heavy landing you would first check
inspection as the bolt may have increased in length Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet engine Page 205 the.
due to heavy landing. refers. Option A. thrust line.
Explanation. If the bolt has stretched answers a or Option B. compressor shaft for distortion.
b will not return the bolts to the original strength!!. Option C. module alignment.
10. Noise lining in the fan area is made Correct Answer is. module alignment.
from. Explanation. We assume that 'the module' means
the powerplant, an initial check will always be the Option C. Rubber encased wire-mesh vibration Explanation. NIL.
general visual of the powerplant and its cowlings. isolators.
Correct Answer is. Rubber encased wire-mesh
vibration isolators. 20. If you reduced the length of bellcrank (2)
14. Following the reports of a heavy landing you Explanation. A.P.U's use this sort of engine mount. what would happen to the input to the F.C.U?.
would. Option A. remain the same.
Option A. carry out a complete visual examination Option B. reduce.
of the power plant. 17. Where are the lifting points on a high bypass Option C. increase.
Option B. examine the engine mountings and turbine engine?. Correct Answer is. increase.
borescope the nozzle guide vanes and turbine. Option A. On the fan and compressor casing. Explanation. Reducing the arm from points 1 to 2
Option C. examine the engine mountings and fuse Option B. On the fan, turbine and compressor would decrease the arm length from the centre of
pins. casing. rotation on the F.C.U to the connection on the
Correct Answer is. carry out a complete visual Option C. On the fan and turbine casing. belcrank. This would INCREASE the amount of
examination of the power plant. Correct Answer is. On the fan and turbine rotary movement into the F.C.U.
Explanation. C.A.A.I.Ps Leaflet 6-3 refers to casing.
inspection of pylons, mounts and cowlings. As all of Explanation. Assuming this means lifting with a
these form part of the Powerplant then answer b is typical bootstrap kit forward and aft mounts attach 15.20 Fire Protection Systems
most correct. to the winches.
1. A fire wire is installed.
Option A. to withstand inertia, vibration, etc,
15. The purpose of spring back and cushion on 18. Rubber anti-vibration pads are fitted to encountered during normal operation.
an engine power lever is. engine. Option B. vertically.
Option A. used when friction builds up in a Option A. components to prevent fatigue. Option C. horizontally.
system. Option B. cradles to prevent damage during Correct Answer is. to withstand inertia, vibration,
Option B. used to prevent the controls hitting the transportation. etc, encountered during normal operation.
fuel control stops. Option C. pylons to prevent vibration through the Explanation. Firewires can be any shape or
Option C. used when full travel is used but slight airframe. position, retained in rubber clips.
movement is still required on the fuel control Correct Answer is. pylons to prevent vibration
unit. through the airframe.
Correct Answer is. used when full travel is used Explanation. Quite often used in conjunction with 2. Resistive and capacitive type firewires are
but slight movement is still required on the fuel cone bolt mountings. tested with.
control unit. Option A. megger/voltmeter.
Explanation. See the dash-pot throttle in RR The Option B. megger/ohmmeter.
Jet Engine page 101. 19. Engine thrust is transmitted through Option C. multimeter.
mountings that. Correct Answer is. megger/ohmmeter.
Option A. are designed to transmit eng thrust Explanation. Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 11-
16. What are sometimes installed in an engine equally through front and rear supports. 11 refers.
mounting system to tune out the worst engine Option B. are designed to prevent the thrust line
vibrations?. of the engine varying.
Option A. Spring cushioned mounting pads. Option C. allow for radial and axial expansion. 3. Fire wire clips have rubber in them to.
Option B. Vibration absorbers of calibrated Correct Answer is. allow for radial and axial Option A. stop heat transfer to the element.
weight. expansion. Option B. insulate the fire wire electrically.
Option C. support the wire. 7. What are the types of continuous fire
Correct Answer is. support the wire. detection system?.
Explanation. Jepperson A&P Powerplant Page 11-9 Option A. Capacitance. 10. Two continuous-loop fire detection systems
refers. Option B. Capacitance and resistance. that will not test due to a broken detector element
Option C. Inductance and capacitance. are the.
Correct Answer is. Capacitance and resistance. Option A. thermocouple system and the Lindberg
4. Fire extinguishers work by. Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant system.
Option A. combining with remaining oxygen to get Page 13-3. Option B. Kidde system and the Fenwal system.
rid of it. Option C. Kidde system and the Lindberg
Option B. creating more oxygen. system.
Option C. reducing oxygen. 8. What is the operating principle of the spot Correct Answer is. Kidde system and the Fenwal
Correct Answer is. combining with remaining detector sensor in a fire detection system?. system.
oxygen to get rid of it. Option A. A conventional thermocouple that Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants produces a current flow. 16-15.
Page 13-6 refers (Halon 1211). Option B. A bimetallic thermoswitch that closes
when heatedto a high temperature.
Option C. Resistant core material that prevents 11. Which of the following fire detection
5. Fire detection systems which are routed current flow at normal temperatures. systems measures temperature rise compared to a
through another zone. Correct Answer is. A bimetallic thermoswitch that reference temperature?.
Option A. must be protected by the use of heat closes when heatedto a high temperature. Option A. Lindberg continuous element.
sinks. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Option B. Thermocouple.
Option B. must be protected from heat sources in 11-2. Option C. Thermal switch.
the zone. Correct Answer is. Thermocouple.
Option C. are not allowed. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Correct Answer is. must be protected from heat 9. In a fixed fire-extinguishing system, there are 11-4.
sources in the zone. two small lines running from the system and exiting
Explanation. JAR 25.1203 states that a fire overboard. These line exit ports are covered with a
detection device must not pass through another blowout type indicator disc. Which of the following 12. A fire involving energized electrical
zone unless it is protected from the heat of that statements is true?. equipment is defined as a.
zone. Option A. When the red indicator disc is missing, it Option A. class B fire.
indicates the fire extinguishing system has been Option B. class D fire.
normally discharged. Option C. class C fire.
6. The test switch of a continuous loop detector Option B. When the green indicator disc is missing, Correct Answer is. class C fire.
gives a. it indicates the fire extinguishing system has had a Explanation. NIL.
Option A. continuity check. thermal discharge.
Option B. insulation check. Option C. When the yellow indicator disc is
Option C. bonding check. missing, it indicates the fire extinguishing system 13. How are most aircraft turbine engine fire
Correct Answer is. continuity check. has been normally discharged. extinguishing systems activated?.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant Correct Answer is. When the yellow indicator disc Option A. Manual remote control valve.
Page 13-3. is missing, it indicates the fire extinguishing system Option B. Pushrod assembly.
has been normally discharged. Option C. Electrically discharged cartridges.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Electrically discharged
cartridges. 17. A fuel or oil fire is defined as a. Textbook 11-16.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. class B fire.
Option B. class C fire.
Option C. class A fire. 21. The most satisfactory extinguishing agent
14. A fire detection system that operates on the Correct Answer is. class B fire. for an intake fire is.
rate of temperature rise is a. Explanation. NIL. Option A. methyl bromide.
Option A. thermocouple system. Option B. dry chemical.
Option B. thermal switch system. Option C. carbon dioxide.
Option C. continuous loop system. 18. Which of the following is the safest fire Correct Answer is. dry chemical.
Correct Answer is. thermocouple system. extinguishing agent to use from a standpoint of Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Explanation. NIL. toxicity and corrosion hazards? Textbook 16-22.
Option A. Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon 1301).
Option B. Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Halon
15. Why does one type of Fenwal fire detection 1211). 22. How is the fire extinguishing agent
system use spot detectors wired in parallel between Option C. Dibromodifluoromethane (Halon distributed in the engine section?.
two separate circuits?. 1202). Option A. Spray nozzles and perforated tubing.
Option A. So that a single fault may exist in the Correct Answer is. Bromotrifluoromethane (Halon Option B. Spray nozzles and fluid pumps.
system without sounding a false alarm. 1301). Option C. Nitrogen pressure and slinger rings.
Option B. To provide an installation that is equal Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Spray nozzles and perforated
to two separate systems: a primary system and a tubing.
secondary, or back-up system. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option C. So that a double fault may exist in the 19. The explosive cartridge in the discharge Textbook 16-22.
system without sounding a false alarm. valve of a fire extinguisher container is.
Correct Answer is. So that a single fault may exist Option A. not a life dated unit.
in the system without sounding a false alarm. Option B. a life dated unit. 23. What is the principle of operation of the
Explanation. NIL. Option C. mechanically fired. continuous loop fire
Correct Answer is. a life dated unit. detector system sensor?.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Airframe Option A. Core resistance material which prevents
16. How does carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguish Textbook 16-22. current flow at normal temperatures.
an aircraft engine fire?. Option B. A bimetallic thermoswitch which closes
Option A. By lowering the temperature to a point when heated to a high temperature.
where combustion will not take place. 20. A fire detection system operates on the Option C. Fuse material which melts at high
Option B. The high pressure spray lowers the principle of a buildup of gas pressure within a tube temperatures.
temperature and blows out the fire. proportional to temperature. Which of the Correct Answer is. Core resistance material which
Option C. Contact with the air converts the liquid following prevents current flow at normal temperatures.
into snow and gas which smothers the flame. systems does this statement define?. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Correct Answer is. Contact with the air converts Option A. Thermal switch system. Textbook 11-5.
the liquid into snow and gas which smothers the Option B. Lindberg continuous element system.
flame. Option C. Kidde continuous loop system.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. Lindberg continuous element 24. The fire detection system that uses a single
system. wire surrounded by a continuous string of ceramic
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Powerplant beads in a tube is the.
Option A. Kidde system. Textbook 11-5. container?.
Option B. thermocouple system. Option A. Pressure gauge and cartridge.
Option C. Fenwal system. Option B. Breakable disk or fusible disk.
Correct Answer is. Fenwal system. 28. After a fire is extinguished, or overheat Option C. Pressure switch and check tee valve.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion condition removed in aircraft equipped with a Correct Answer is. Breakable disk or fusible disk.
Textbook 11-5. Systron-Donner fire detector, the detection Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
system. Textbook 11-15.
Option A. must be manually reset.
25. The fire detection system that uses two Option B. automatically resets.
wires imbedded in a ceramic core within a tube is Option C. sensing component must be replaced. 32. The use of water on class D fires.
the. Correct Answer is. automatically resets. Option A. will cause the fire to burn more violently
Option A. Lindberg system. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion and can cause explosions.
Option B. Kidde system. Textbook 11-7. Option B. has no effect.
Option C. Fenwal system. Option C. is most effective if sprayed in a fine
Correct Answer is. Kidde system. mist.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 29. For fire detection and extinguishing Correct Answer is. will cause the fire to burn more
Textbook 11-5. purposes, aircraft powerplant areas are divided into violently and can cause explosions.
fire zones based on. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Option A. the volume and smoothness of the Textbook 11-12.
26. A continuous loop fire detector is what type airflow through enginecompartments.
of detector?. Option B. engine type and size.
Option A. Rate of temperature rise detector. Option C. hot and cold sections of the engine. 33. The pulling out (or down) of an illuminated
Option B. Spot detector. Correct Answer is. hot and cold sections of the fire handle in a typical large jet aircraft fire
Option C. Overheat detector. engine. protection system commonly accomplishes what
Correct Answer is. Overheat detector. Explanation. NIL. events?.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Option A. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic
Textbook 11-5. shutoff, disconnects the generator field, and arms
30. What is the function of a fire detection the fire extinguishing system.
system?. Option B. Closes fuel shutoff, closes hydraulic
27. Which of the following fire detection Option A. To discharge the powerplant fire shutoff, closes the oxygen shutoff, disconnects the
systems will detect a fire when an element is extinguishing system at the origin of the fire. generator field, and arms the fire-extinguishing
inoperative but will not test when the test circuit is Option B. To activate a warning device in the system.
energized?. event of a powerplant fire. Option C. Closes all firewall shutoff valves,
Option A. The Kidde system and the Fenwal Option C. To identify the location of a powerplant disconnects the generator, and discharges a fire
system. fire. bottle.
Option B. The thermocouple system and the Correct Answer is. To activate a warning device in Correct Answer is. Closes fuel shutoff, closes
Lindberg system. the event of a powerplant fire. hydraulic shutoff, disconnects the generator field,
Option C. The Kidde system and the thermocouple Explanation. NIL. and arms the fire extinguishing system.
system. Explanation. NIL.
Correct Answer is. The Kidde system and the
Fenwal system. 31. What retains the nitrogen charge and fire
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion extinguishing agent in a high rate of discharge (HRD) 34. The most satisfactory extinguishing agent
for an electrical fire is. compressed air.
Option A. carbon tetrachloride. Explanation. Answer a is the only reasonable
Option B. methyl bromide. answer. 41. Resistive type fire-wires are tested
Option C. carbon dioxide. using.
Correct Answer is. carbon dioxide. Option A. megger/ohmmeter.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 38. What is used as an extinguishant in fire Option B. ammeter/ohmmeter.
Textbook 11-13 bottles?. Option C. megger/voltmeter.
Option A. Freon compounds. Correct Answer is. megger/ohmmeter.
Option B. Halogenated hydrocarbons. Explanation. The megger tests insulation the
35. Which of the following fire detectors are Option C. Water. ohmmeter tests continuity.
commonly used in the power section of an engine Correct Answer is. Halogenated hydrocarbons.
nacelle?. Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines
Option A. Rate of temperature rise detectors. Powerplant Page 13-6 refers, BUT Halogenated 42. When testing an installed fire bottle.
Option B. CO detectors. Hydrocarbons are Freon compounds. Rolls Royce Option A. a multimeter used.
Option C. Smoke detectors. Page 157 also refers. Option B. a lamp and 1.5V cell used.
Correct Answer is. Rate of temperature rise Option C. a safety ohmmeter is used.
detectors. Correct Answer is. a safety ohmmeter is used.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion 39. The advantage of the two shot fire bottle Explanation. Any explosive device requires the use
Textbook 11-3. system is. of a safety ohmmeter to limit current flow through
Option A. one bottle can be discharged after the ignitor.
certain time delay from the other bottle.
36. Which of the following fire detection Option B. both bottles can be used in either of the
systems uses heat in engines. 43. On checking a fault free fire detection
the normal testing of the system?. Option C. one bottle can be used twice. system.
Option A. The Kidde system and the Fenwal Correct Answer is. both bottles can be used in Option A. use megger as per normal.
system. either of the engines. Option B. a megger is never to be used.
Option B. The thermocouple system and the Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Engines 13-6 Option C. use a megger only for a short while as it
Lindberg system. refers. Note that each bottle can only be discharged can polarise the element.
Option C. The thermocouple system and the once. Correct Answer is. use a megger only for a short
Fenwal system. while as it can polarise the element.
Correct Answer is. The thermocouple system and Explanation. The fault free or continuous loop
the Lindberg system. 40. To check a fire bottle in situ is firewire is capacitive and resistive. Prolonged use of
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion serviceable. the megger could polarise or charge the firewire, to
Textbook 11-5. Option A. weigh it, check blow out discs, check give a false capacitive reading.
pressure.
Option B. check blow out disc only.
37. How are extinguisher spray rings checked for Option C. check blow out disc, pop up indicators, 44. 3 ways to test serviceability of a fixed fire
freedom from obstruction?. expiry date and pressure. bottle in situ are.
Option A. Firing the system. Correct Answer is. check blow out disc, pop up Option A. weigh, pressure, blow-out disc.
Option B. Blowing through with compressed air. indicators, expiry date and pressure. Option B. weigh, pressure, pop up indicator.
Option C. Pumping water through the system. Explanation. C.A.I.Ps AL3/10 para 4.3 mentions all Option C. pressure, pop up indicator, blow-out
Correct Answer is. Blowing through with these things. disc.
Correct Answer is. pressure, pop up indicator, unserviceable. refers. These gas filled type fire-wires go by the
blow-out disc. Correct Answer is. life time in hours/or calendar name of 'Systron Donner'.
Explanation. A&P Mechanic Handbook EA-AC-65 and replace which ever is sooner.
Page 401 refers( You can't weigh the bottle in situ). Explanation. Operators usually change cartridges
at planned checks. The cartridge also has a 51. On a fire bottle, if the indicator pin was
finite manufactures calendar life. This is normally protruding, this would indicate.
45. When installing a flow valve on a 'two shot' longer. Option A. the bottle is under weight.
fire extinguishing system care must be taken to Option B. extinguisher had been fired.
make sure. Option C. an over pressure had occurred in the
Option A. flow arrow should be in a correct 48. The Kidde Fault Free Fire detection system bottle.
direction. has how many internal wires in the sensing Correct Answer is. extinguisher had been fired.
Option B. flow valve is pointing towards the element?. Explanation. C.A.I.P's AL/3-10 describes and shows
respective bottle. Option A. 1. a discharge indicator pin device.
Option C. priority system must have the bigger Option B. 3.
flow side. Option C. 2.
Correct Answer is. flow arrow should be in a Correct Answer is. 2. 52. When testing a squib on a fire bottle, you
correct direction. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants use a.
Explanation. Two shot systems do not have any Page 12-5 Refers. Option A. multimeter (AVO).
priority. Any flow valve must be fitted in the right Option B. low current ohmmeter.
direction which is toward the engine not the Option C. lamp and 1.5V cell.
bottle!. 49. When testing a two pin fire bottle Correct Answer is. low current ohmmeter.
connector. Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 28
Option A. continuity test 1 pin then short two refers.
46. Omission of crushable washer on engine together.
fire-wire connector will. Option B. short two pins together.
Option A. allow moisture ingress. Option C. continuity test 1 pin, then the other, 53. In a two shot fire extinguishing system.
Option B. affect fire wire continuity. then short two together. Option A. extinguishers distributed once to either
Option C. affect fire wire capacitance. Correct Answer is. short two pins together. engine compartment.
Correct Answer is. allow moisture ingress. Explanation. C.A.I.Ps EEL/1-7 para 3.6.4 States that Option B. extinguisher distributed twice to each
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P power plant page 11- to check for insulation short two pins together and enginecompartment.
10 refers to copper crush washers at the check for insulation resistance between body and Option C. one squib can be fired, if that fails then
connectors. Answers a and c cannot be right shorted pins from body. the 2nd squib can be fired.
therefore b makes best sense. Correct Answer is. extinguishers distributed once
to either engine compartment.
50. Gas type fire-wires operate by utilising. Explanation. One shot from each bottle to either
47. Discharge cartridges of the fire bottle Option A. the change in the gas pressure. engine or both shots to one engine.
have. Option B. the change in the gas dielectric level.
Option A. life time in hours/calendar and replace Option C. the change in the electrical resistance of
which ever is longer. the gas. 54. Methyl Bromide fire extinguisher are
Option B. life time in hours/or calendar and Correct Answer is. the change in the gas installed with neck.
replace which ever is sooner. pressure. Option A. horizontal.
Option C. no life time it is only replaced when Explanation. RR The Jet Engine page 156 Para 16 Option B. at the bottom.
Option C. at the top. 3-27. Option A. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker
Correct Answer is. at the top. or chalk.
Explanation. The heavier fluid is pushed out of the Option B. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker,
bottle by the head of gas sitting above the liquid. 2. What is the first engine instrument indication wax or grease pencil.
of a successful start of a turbine engine?. Option C. layout dye, commercial felt tip marker,
Option A. A rise in oil pressure. wax or grease pencil, chalk or graphite lead
55. In a Fenwall fire detection system. Option B. A rise in the engine fuel flow. pencil.
Option A. the tube is inconel and wire is nickel. Option C. A rise in the exhaust gas temperature. Correct Answer is. layout dye, commercial felt tip
Option B. inner electrode is inconel wire. Correct Answer is. A rise in the exhaust gas marker or chalk.
Option C. outer electrode is nickel tube. temperature. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Correct Answer is. the tube is inconel and wire is Explanation. NIL. 4-26.
nickel.
Explanation. NIL. www.fenwallcontrols.com
3. A hung start is indicated by the. 6. When the leading edge of a first stage turbine
Option A. exhaust gas temperature exceeds blade is found to have stress rupture cracks, which
56. When a fire extinguisher is discharged the specified limits. of the following should be suspected?.
immediate action is. Option B. fails to reach idle RPM. Option A. Faulty cooling shield.
Option A. operate engine to idle. Option C. RPM exceeds specified operating Option B. Over speed condition.
Option B. clean with cold water. speed. Option C. Over temperature condition.
Option C. clean with hot water. Correct Answer is. fails to reach idle RPM. Correct Answer is. Over temperature condition.
Correct Answer is. clean with hot water. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Explanation. When the extinguishant is introduced 4-7. 4-25.
into the gas path hot water should be used.
Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 13-8
refers. 4. The blending of blades and vanes in a turbine 7. A magnetic chip detector inspection should
engine. be carried out.
Option A. may sometimes be accomplished with Option A. within a specified time from shut
the engine installed, ordinarily using power tools. down.
15.21, Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation. Option B. should be performed parallel to the Option B. with engine cold.
length of the blade using smooth contours to Option C. with engine running.
1. Who establishes the recommended operating minimize stress points. Correct Answer is. within a specified time from
time between overhauls (T.B.O) of a gas turbine Option C. is usually accomplished only at engine shut down.
engine. overhaul. Explanation. A.L.F 502 and 507 engines on 146/R.J
Option A. The engine manufacturer. Correct Answer is. No Answer. specify that the engine M.C.D be checked after
Option B. The operator (utilizing manufacturer Explanation. NIL. 20mins but before 2 hrs since shut down.
data and trend analysis) working in conjunction
with the Airworthiness Authority.
Option C. The Airworthiness Authority alone. 5. During inspection, turbine engine 8. What is the proper starting sequence for a
Correct Answer is. The operator (utilizing components exposed to high temperatures may turbojet engine?.
manufacturer data and trend analysis) working in only be marked with such materials as allowed by Option A. Starter, ignition, fuel.
conjunction with the Airworthiness Authority. the manufacturer. These materials generally Option B. Starter, fuel, ignition.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook include. Option C. Ignition, starter, fuel.
Correct Answer is. Starter, ignition, fuel. Option C. allow the turbine wheel to cool before Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook the case contracts around it.
4-7. Correct Answer is. allow the turbine wheel to cool
before the case contracts around it. 16. If a turbine engine is unable to reach takeoff
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook E.P.R before its E.G.T limit is reached, this is an
9. Foreign object damage on a compressor, 4-9. indication that the.
when boroscoping, is indicated by. Option A. fuel control must be replaced.
Option A. tip curl. Option B. E.G.T controller is out of adjustment.
Option B. nicks and scores. 13. When starting a turbine engine, the starter Option C. compressor may be contaminated or
Option C. flats. should be disengaged. damaged.
Correct Answer is. nicks and scores. Option A. only after the engine has reached full Correct Answer is. compressor may be
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants idle RPM. contaminated or damaged.
Page 5-13 refers. Option B. when the ignition and fuel system are Explanation. NIL.
activated.
Option C. after the engine has reached self-
10. Turbine blades are generally more sustaining speed. 17. Which of the following engine variables is
susceptible to operating damage than compressor Correct Answer is. after the engine has reached the most critical during turbine engine
blades because of. self-sustaining speed. operation?.
Option A. higher temperature stresses. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook Option A. Compressor RPM.
Option B. higher centrifugal loading. 4-7. Option B. Turbine inlet temperature.
Option C. high pressure and high velocity gas Option C. Compressor inlet air temperature.
flow. Correct Answer is. Turbine inlet temperature.
Correct Answer is. higher temperature stresses. 14. What should be done initially if a turbine Explanation. NIL.
Explanation. NIL. engine catches fire when starting?.
Option A. Continue starting attempt in order to
blow out the fire. 18. With the engine running at idle, the E.P.R
11. A magnetic chip detector detects. Option B. Continue engine start rotation and system reads just over 1.
Option A. particles held in suspension. discharge a fire extinguisher into the intake. Option A. The system has failed and needs
Option B. particles which are too small for the Option C. Turn off the fuel and continue engine attention.
naked eye. rotation with the starter. Option B. The system needs re-calibration back to
Option C. ferrous particles only. Correct Answer is. Turn off the fuel and continue '1'.
Correct Answer is. ferrous particles only. engine rotation with the starter. Option C. This is a normal condition and does not
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook need attention.
Page 6-26 refers. 4-7. Correct Answer is. This is a normal condition and
does not need attention.
Explanation. E.P.R with the engine shut down
12. A cool-off period prior to shutdown of a 15. A turbine engine hot section is particularly should read 1. At idle a very small pressure increase
turbine engine is done to. susceptible to which kind of damage?. occurs in the jet pipe.
Option A. prevent vapor lock in the fuel control Option A. Scoring.
and/or fuel lines. Option B. Galling.
Option B. prevent seizure of the engine Option C. Cracking. 19. The recurrent ingestion of dust or other fine
bearings. Correct Answer is. Cracking. airborne particulates into an engine can result
in. Explanation. Short run down time is indicative of Correct Answer is. Generally, an accurate trend
Option A. the need for less frequent abrasive grit bearing failure. forecast may be made after an engine's first oil
cleaning of the engine. sample analysis.
Option B. foreign object damage to the Explanation. NIL.
compressor section. 23. A hung start or false start is one in
Option C. erosion damage to the compressor and which.
turbine sections. Option A. light up' occurs, but the RPM does not 26. Which of the following is the least likely
Correct Answer is. erosion damage to the increase. indication of a main bearing failure?.
compressor and turbine sections. Option B. there is no 'light up'. Option A. High oil consumption.
Explanation. NIL. Option C. the engine does not rotate. Option B. High oil temperature.
Correct Answer is. light up' occurs, but the RPM Option C. High oil pressure.
does not increase. Correct Answer is. High oil pressure.
20. When the engine is not running, and engine Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Explanation. Low oil pressure would indicate
blanks are installed. The E.P.R gauge shows 1.0, Page 10-1 Refers. bearing failure not High!.
then.
Option A. the transmitter is faulty.
Option B. the receiver is faulty. 24. What would be the possible cause if a gas 27. After shutdown, flames are present in the
Option C. it is normal. turbine engine has high exhaust gas temperature, exhaust pipe. The probable cause is.
Correct Answer is. it is normal. high fuel flow, and low RPM at all engine power Option A. a defective fuel control unit (F.C.U).
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant settings?. Option B. a defective pressurizing and dump
Page 12-17 Figure 12-12A. Option A. Fuel control out of adjustment. valve.
Option B. Loose or corroded thermocouple probes Option C. a defective H.P cock.
for the E.G.T indicator. Correct Answer is. a defective pressurizing and
21. Which of the following may be used to Option C. Turbine damage or loss of turbine dump valve.
accomplish internal inspection of an assembled gas efficiency. Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant
turbine engine?. Correct Answer is. Turbine damage or loss of Page 7-56 refers.
Option A. Ultrasound, and fluorescent penetrant turbine efficiency.
and ultraviolet light. Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook
Option B. X-ray and a borescope. 4-5. 28. If the L.P cock is used to shutdown an
Option C. Infrared photography and fluorescent engine.
penetrant and ultraviolet light. Option A. the F.C.U will continue to function.
Correct Answer is. X-ray and a borescope. 25. In regard to using a turbine engine oil Option B. flames will appear in the exhaust.
Explanation. NIL. analysis program, which of the following is NOT Option C. the H.P fuel pump will run dry.
true?. Correct Answer is. the H.P fuel pump will run
Option A. It is best to start an oil analysis program dry.
22. Run down time is indicative of. on an engine when it is new. Explanation. The L.P cock is normally aircraft
Option A. an F.C.U malfunction. Option B. A successful oil analysis program should mounted. The engine will run until the H.P fuel
Option B. compressor malfunction. be run over an engine's total operating life so that pump runs dry.
Option C. the freedom of rotation of the normal trends can be established.
compressor. Option C. Generally, an accurate trend forecast
Correct Answer is. the freedom of rotation of the may be made after an engine's first oil sample 29. When accelerating from 'light-up' to ground
compressor. analysis. idling speed, the E.G.T will.
Option A. remain constant. Option B. particles on the surface. 37. Engine oil sampling analysis is taken.
Option B. increase above idle value then decrease Option C. specific gravity of the oil. Option A. after engine shut down.
to normal. Correct Answer is. particles in suspension. Option B. at specific time after engine shut
Option C. decrease below idle value then increase Explanation. The colour of the spectrum produced down.
to normal. upon burning the oil indicates parts per million of all Option C. when oil level is high.
Correct Answer is. increase above idle value then metallic elements contained in the sample. Correct Answer is. at specific time after engine
decrease to normal. shut down.
Explanation. All Gas Turbines tend to overfuel until Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant page 9-35
the RPM increases sufficiently to supply correct idle 34. A broadband vibration reading refers.
air flow. indicates.
Option A. the total vibration sensed by the
transducer. 38. With external power applied, the engine will
30. A gas turbine engine is stopped by Option B. the peak allowable vibration. not run up to idle after reaching starting speed. The
closing. Option C. the N1 vibration. likely fault would be with the.
Option A. L.P cock. Correct Answer is. the total vibration sensed by Option A. Fuel Control Unit.
Option B. H.P cock. the transducer. Option B. clutch.
Option C. throttle valve. Explanation. Broadband is the total of all the Option C. battery.
Correct Answer is. H.P cock. vibrations sensed. Correct Answer is. Fuel Control Unit.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 110 Explanation. Once an engine has reached starter
refers. cut out speed the only thing that can stop it
35. Vibration analysers determine which accelerating is underfuelling.
component is vibrating by analysing.
31. A 'wet start' is indicated by. Option A. voltage.
Option A. no temperature indication. Option B. amplitude. 39. When running down an engine.
Option B. low RPM. Option C. frequency. Option A. it should be done as slowly as possible
Option C. a prolonged cranking period. Correct Answer is. frequency. to assist thermal stress.
Correct Answer is. no temperature indication. Explanation. The faster the compressor shafts Option B. it should be done as quickly as possible
Explanation. Due to lack of ignition. rotate the higher the frequency. to stop excess of fuel gathering.
Option C. it should be done as slowly as possible
to reduce thermal stres.
32. The engine accelerates to idling by. 36. High frequency vibration. Correct Answer is. it should be done as slowly as
Option A. gas flow. Option A. causes engine components to crack. possible to reduce thermal stress.
Option B. combined efforts of starter motor and Option B. energises air particles prior to Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine
gas flow. compression. Powerplant Page 14-2 refers.
Option C. starter motor. Option C. can give an indication of a fluctuating
Correct Answer is. combined efforts of starter (E.P.R).
motor and gas flow. Correct Answer is. causes engine components to 40. What may be an indication of a bleed valve
Explanation. NIL. crack. stuck in the closed position?.
Explanation. The more vibration cycles the nearer Option A. Over speed.
to failure the component will become. Option B. Low E.G.T reading.
33. An oil emission spectrometer measures. Option C. Compressor stalling at low RPM.
Option A. particles in suspension. Correct Answer is. Compressor stalling at low
RPM. Option B. high E.G.T before idle RPM is Explanation. By elimination b is correct. Crushed
Explanation. A closed bleed valve at low RPM achieved. almond and desalination solutions are accepted
means the compressor has too much air to handle, Option C. too much fuel being supplied. compressor wash applications.
hence it may stall or surge. Correct Answer is. high E.G.T before idle RPM is
achieved.
Explanation. A hot start is defined as an 48. Trend monitoring of spectrometric oil
41. Excessive E.G.T can. overtemping of the engine as the engine starts. It analysis is carried out how often?.
Option A. cause N.G.V to creep. may be caused by overfuelling, but not necessarily. Option A. During each scheduled maintenance
Option B. cause damage to turbine. period.
Option C. cause damage to jet pipe. Option B. At set periods once the rate of wear has
Correct Answer is. cause damage to turbine. 45. If a compressor surge occurs, it is recognized been established.
Explanation. The turbine is the highest stressed by. Option C. After every repair or modification.
component in the engine. Option A. coughing in the compressor and Correct Answer is. At set periods once the rate of
vibration. wear has been established.
Option B. fluctuating RPM and fuel flow. Explanation. New components always wear more
42. A jet engine has a high oil temperature but Option C. fluctuating E.G.T and thrust. than when they are run in. SOAP monitoring periods
all other power parameters are normal. The Correct Answer is. coughing in the compressor and depend on the component not on the aircraft
probable cause is. vibration. servicing cycle.
Option A. a large quantity of oil being returned to Explanation. Whilst E.G.T and RPM will fluctuate,
tank. fuel flow will not and thrust cannot be measured.
Option B. gear box leakage. Therefore coughing and vibration is the correct 49. Starting an engine with a bleed valve stuck
Option C. a main bearing in distress. answer. closed would cause:.
Correct Answer is. a main bearing in distress. Option A. low E.G.T.
Explanation. Oil systems cool as well as lubricate. Option B. possible stalling of the engine.
46. Cracks may occur in hot section components Option C. high E.G.T.
of a turbine engine if they are marked during Correct Answer is. possible stalling of the
43. When cleaning salt from a compressor. inspection with. engine.
Option A. use water then manufacturer's cleaning Option A. a lead pencil. Explanation. Bleed valves are normally open on
solution. Option B. chalk. start to prevent stalling.
Option B. use water at low power then water at Option C. layout dye.
high power. Correct Answer is. a lead pencil.
Option C. never use water, use only the Explanation. Graphite based markers can cause 50. Galling is a condition caused by
recommended solution. intergranular corrosion. See Jeppesen Gas Turbine excessive.
Correct Answer is. use water at low power then Powerplants Page 5-31. Option A. chafing.
water at high power. Option B. scoring.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas turbine Option C. temperatures.
Powerplants Page 5-5 refers to desalination washes 47. What must not be used during an engine Correct Answer is. chafing.
using water only. compressor wash?. Explanation. See Dale Crane - Dictionary of Aircraft
Option A. Chlorine. Terms.
Option B. Desalinization solution.
44. A hot start refers to. Option C. Crushed almond.
Option A. early ignition. Correct Answer is. Chlorine. 51. If a burner was down, in a multi-can system,
the engine would tend to. Explanation. SOAP samples are taken at routine Option A. N2 rotation.
Option A. hang up. servicing intervals as part of a preventative Option B. both are correct.
Option B. run up. maintenance system. Option C. alternate tachogenerator fitment.
Option C. surge. Correct Answer is. N2 rotation.
Correct Answer is. surge. Explanation. The rotation of the H.P compressor is
Explanation. If a combustor tube fails to ignite 55. During start, if a bleed valve is stuck required during borescope inspection.
there will be a pressure build up at the entrance to closed.
that burner can. Option A. E.G.T is unaffected.
Option B. E.G.T will be higher than normal. 59. What would be indicative of a hung
Option C. E.G.T will be lower than normal. start?.
52. If the rundown time is less than the Correct Answer is. E.G.T will be lower than Option A. Starter would fail to disengage.
minimum stated for a given engine. normal. Option B. High E.G.T.
Option A. unacceptable wear is occurring at the Explanation. More air is passing through the Option C. Engine would fail to reach self sustaining
main bearings. engine than it should therefore it will be cooler. speed.
Option B. the rotating assembly is free. Correct Answer is. Engine would fail to reach self
Option C. the rotating assembly is being sustaining speed.
restricted. 56. Dynamic balance testing locates unbalance Explanation. In a hung start the engine normally
Correct Answer is. the rotating assembly is being in. stagnates at or near the starter cut out and any
restricted. Option A. all planes. attempt to accelerate the engine will result in a hot
Explanation. Failure to allow the engine to Option B. two planes. start.
stabilise at idle after high power runs may cause the Option C. one plane.
rotor to rub on the casing in older engines. Correct Answer is. two planes.
Explanation. Dynamic balance is caused when the 15.22, Engine Storage and Preservation.
masses that are rotating are not equal and when
53. When running an engine the following lights the component parts, for example, propeller blades, 1. Fuel system inhibiting oil is.
should be on:. are not tracking in the same plane. Option A. mineral oil.
Option A. anti-collision and nav-lights (if fitted). Option B. light anti-freeze oil.
Option B. nav-lights (if fitted). Option C. kerosene.
Option C. anti-collision (if fitted). 57. On a gas turbine engine with baked oil Correct Answer is. mineral oil.
Correct Answer is. anti-collision and nav-lights (if deposits, how would you carry out grit blast Explanation. C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14 refers to mineral oil.
fitted). cleaning With the engine at?.
Explanation. An anti-collision light is always fitted Option A. stationary.
and turned on for ground running. If there are nav Option B. idle speed (low). 2. After placing an engine in an M.V.P
lights it makes sense to have them on as well. Option C. high speed. envelope.
Correct Answer is. idle speed (low). Option A. check humidity indicator after 12
Explanation. Compressor cleaning is done with the hours.
54. With spectral oil analysis program (S.O.A.P), engine running using a variety if grits in a water Option B. check humidity indicator after 24
samples are taken. solution. hours.
Option A. when the oil tank is full. Option C. check humidity indicator after 48
Option B. at a specified interval. hours.
Option C. when the oil is warm. 58. A rotation pad on an accessory drive gear Correct Answer is. check humidity indicator after
Correct Answer is. at a specified interval. box is provided for. 24 hours.
Explanation. Old C.A.I.Ps leaflet EL/3-14 refers. must also inspect the MVP envelope for damage or changing.
deterioration. Option C. desiccant is changed weekly.
Correct Answer is. desiccant is ineffective and
3. On a vapour proof cocoon, there is a. needs changing.
Option A. temperature indicator. 7. After placing an engine into storage, details Explanation. C.A.I.P's EL/3-4 refers.
Option B. moisture indicator. would be recorded in.
Option C. humidifier. Option A. Technical Log.
Correct Answer is. moisture indicator. Option B. Engine log book. 11. To inhibit the fuel system of an installed
Explanation. C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14 refers. Option C. Aircraft log book. engine.
Correct Answer is. Engine log book. Option A. pump oil into the engine when
Explanation. All engines have a log book. stationary.
4. When an installed engine is not to be used for Option B. dry motor the engine.
a period of up to 7 days. Option C. remove the ignitor plugs.
Option A. it is necessary to inhibit the engine. 8. When storing an engine the fuel system is to Correct Answer is. dry motor the engine.
Option B. it is only necessary to blank off all be inhibited. How is this done?. Explanation. C.A.I.P's EL 3-10 details this
apertures. Option A. Remove plugs rotate engine then add procedure. It is done by dry motoring the engine
Option C. run the engine as prescribed in the oil. with a header tank of inhibiting oil connected to the
Flight Manual. Option B. Rotate engine whilst adding oil then inlet of the L.P fuel pump.
Correct Answer is. it is only necessary to blank off remove plugs.
all apertures. Option C. Add oil leaving plugs in.
Explanation. C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14. Correct Answer is. Remove plugs rotate engine 12. When is the humidity indicator checked on a
then add oil. preserved engine?.
Explanation. C.A.I.P's EL 3-14 (Engine Option A. 1 Month.
5. Installed engines must be re-preserved after storage)refers. This is a piston engine question but Option B. 1 Year.
preservation at least every. has been reported as being in a module 15 exam. Option C. 6 Months.
Option A. six weeks. Correct Answer is. 1 Month.
Option B. six days. Explanation. C.A.A.I.Ps leaflet 7-4 states
Option C. six months. 9. An engine in storage for 7 days should. 'approximately monthly intervals'. If the desiccant is
Correct Answer is. six months. Option A. have storage oil placed in engine. pink the envelope must be opened, the desiccant
Explanation. C.A.I.Ps EL/3-14. Option B. be run twice in that week. replaced and the envelope resealed.
Option C. be fitted with covers and blanks and
apertures covered.
6. On storage of an engine, the desiccant is. Correct Answer is. be fitted with covers and blanks 13. With an engine in storage, desiccant is
Option A. looked at within 24 hrs if its blue its and apertures covered. used.
OK. Explanation. Old C.A.I.P's EL/3-4 refers. Option A. as an insecticide.
Option B. looked at 24 hrs later if its blue its OK. Option B. as a corrosion inhibitor.
Option C. looked at 24 hrs later if blue it should be Option C. to remove moisture from the air.
replaced. 10. On a (VP) cocoon bag, if the humidity Correct Answer is. to remove moisture from the
Correct Answer is. looked at 24 hrs later if its blue indicator turns pink/lilac. air.
its OK. Option A. desiccant is effective and does not need Explanation. A&C Mechanics Handbook EA-AC65
Explanation. C.A.I.P's EL/3-14 (Engine Storage) changing. page 389 refers.
refers. Note that answer a is partly correct, but you Option B. desiccant is ineffective and needs
 3. The purpose of a pressure filter in a Correct Answer is. Platinum-rhodium.
14. Small cuts in a M.V.P. engine storage bag lubrication system is to. Explanation. NIL. http://www.megatron.co.il/Th
can be repaired. Option A. protect the pressure pump. ermocouple.html
Option A. with adhesive PVC tape. Option B. protect the oil jets.
Option B. by vulcanising. Option C. protect the scavenge pumps.
Option C. by replacing M.V.P. Correct Answer is. protect the oil jets. 8. What is the maximum value of pressure with
Correct Answer is. with adhesive PVC tape. Explanation. NIL. reference to a jet engine?.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. 1 Bar.
Option B. 1 Kg/cm.
4. a curvic coupling. Option C. 1 Atmospheric Pressure.
15. When removing an engine for long-term Option A. converts rotary motion to reciprocating Correct Answer is. 1 Atmospheric Pressure.
storage, bleed valves should be. motion. Explanation. 1 Atm. = 1.013 Bar.
Option A. removed. Option B. absorbs misalignment between the
Option B. locked closed. driving and driven shafts.
Option C. open but blanked. Option C. accurately aligns the driving and the 9. The hottest casing is the.
Correct Answer is. open but blanked. driven shafts. Option A. H.PT.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. accurately aligns the driving Option B. combustion chamber.
and the driven shafts. Option C. L.PT.
Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. H.PT.
15.23. Explanation. NIL.

1. The types of water present in aviation fuel 5. Feeders are.

are. Option A. conduits used to carry electrical cable. 10. Centrifugal compressor maximum tip speed
Option A. free and entrained both harmful. Option B. fluid supply hoses. is.
Option B. free that is harmful and entrained that is Option C. heavy duty electrical generator cables. Option A. 0.8 Mach.
harmless. Correct Answer is. heavy duty electrical generator Option B. 1.2 Mach.
Option C. free that is harmless and entrained that cables. Option C. 0.5 Mach.
is harmful. Explanation. NIL. Correct Answer is. 1.2 Mach.
Correct Answer is. free and entrained both Explanation. NIL.
harmful.
Explanation. NIL. 6. High air humidity will.
Option A. have no affect on thrust. 11. What type of oil is used in a gas turbine
Option B. reduce the thrust output. engine?.
2. Oil pressure and scavenge pumps are Option C. increase the thrust output. Option A. Synthetic.
usually. Correct Answer is. reduce the thrust output. Option B. Phosphate Ester.
Option A. spur gear pumps. Explanation. NIL. Option C. Mineral.
Option B. multi-plunger pumps. Correct Answer is. Synthetic.
Option C. diaphragm pumps. Explanation. Synthetic.
Correct Answer is. spur gear pumps. 7. C.I.T sensor is made up of.
Explanation. NIL. Option A. Iron-constantan.
Option B. Chromel-alumel.
Option C. Platinum-rhodium.