Question Number.

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

Question Number.    45.    The term Pb means.        

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

Question Number.    47.    At higher then standard day ambient temperatures, compressor speed will
be.        
Option A.    lower than standard day speed.    
Option B.    no different.    
Option C.    higher than standard day speed.    
Correct Answer is.    higher than standard day speed.    
Explanation.    The air is thinner at higher temperatures, therefore the compressor has less load to
work against and goes  faster. RR Jet Engine Fig 2-18 refers. Note that due to the max allowable EGT
the engine will reach a limiting 'corner-point thrust' and fuel will be trimmed off to prevent any over
boost or over temperature

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

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

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

Question Number.    50.    With increasing ram effect.        

Option A.    turbine temperatures decreases.    
Option B.    propulsive efficiency decreases.    
Option C.    propulsive efficiency increases.    
Correct Answer is.    propulsive efficiency increases.    
Explanation.    Increasing Ram Effect increases the overall system pressure ratio, hence increasing
propulsive efficiency.
Question Number.    51.    Full reverse power is approximately.        
Option A.    95% of forward thrust.    
Option B.    75% of forward thrust.    
Option C.    50% of forward thrust.    
Correct Answer is.    50% of forward thrust.    
Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 3-52 refers.

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

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

Question Number.    56.    Through turbine rotor blades, the pressure.        
Option A.    increases, temperature increases, velocity decreases.    
Option B.    decreases, temperature and velocity decreases.    
Option C.    remains constant, temperature increases.    
Correct Answer is.    decreases, temperature and velocity decreases.    
Explanation.    RR The Jet Engine (4th edition) fig 2-5-1 page 15 (working cycle and airflow).

Question Number.    2.    The efficiency of a gas turbine engine at altitude.        Option A.   
decreases.    Option B.    remains constant.    Option C.    increases.    Correct Answer is.    increases.   
Explanation.    The compressor performs better at lower air temperatures(see Jeppersen Gas Turbines
Page 2-33) thus improving thermal efficiency. Also lower air temperatures up to the tropopause assist
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uestion Number.    5.    Ram effect' due to aircraft forward speed will cause the thrust of the engine
to.        Option A.    remain constant.    Option B.    decrease.    Option C.    increase.    Correct Answer
is.    remain constant.    Explanation.    Thrust is constant, but efficiency will increase.

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

Question Number.    4.    The inlet door on a variable geometry intake is open at.        Option A.    idle
speed.    Option B.    supersonic speeds.    Option C.    subsonic speeds.    Correct Answer is.    subsonic
speeds.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine fig 23.9 refers
Question Number.    5.    Anti-ice is recommended during.        Option A.    OAT  +10°Centigrade  and
visible moisture.    Option B.    thunderstorms.    Option C.    OAT  below 10°Centigrade .    Correct
Answer is.    OAT  +10°Centigrade  and visible moisture.    Explanation.    Jepperson Gas Turbine
Powerplants Page 9-2 Refers

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

Number.    9.    An increase in the Ram Ratio of an intake will.        Option A.    have no effect upon the
temperature of the air.    Option B.    increase the temperature of the air.    Option C.    decrease the
temperature of the air.    Correct Answer is.    decrease the temperature of the air.   

Question Number.    16.    The purpose of a bellmouth compressor inlet is to.        Option A.    provide
an increased ram air effect at low airspeeds.    Option B.    maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of the
inlet.    Option C.    provide an increased pressure drop in the inlet.    Correct Answer is.    maximize
the aerodynamic efficiency of the inlet.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 5-20.

Question Number.    18.    Variable Ramp Intakes restrict airflow by.        Option A.    diverting the
airflow around the intake.    Option B.    reducing the area of the intake.    Option C.    creating shock-
waves in the intake.    Correct Answer is.    creating shock-waves in the intake.    Explanation.   
Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3-5

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

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

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

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

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

Question Number.    38.    turboprop engine inlet anti-ice system operates.        Option A.   
continuously.    Option B.    cyclically dependant on weather conditions.    Option C.    cyclically
independent on weather conditions.    Correct Answer is.    continuously.    Explanation.    Whilst the
blades may be intermittent the intake mat is on continuously.

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

Question Number.    1.    A bypass engine LP compressor.        Option A.    supplies less air than is
required for combusti15.4 Compressors    Option B.    supplies more air than is required for
combustion.    Option C.    supplies only the required quantity for combustion.    Correct Answer is.   
supplies more air than is required for combustion.    Explanation.    By definition the bypass duct sends
air around the combustion chamber.

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

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

Question Number.    6.    The stator vanes in an axial-flow compressor.        Option A.    direct air into
the first stage rotor vanes at the proper angle.    Option B.    convert velocity energy into pressure
energy.    Option C.    convert pressure energy onto velocity energy.    Correct Answer is.    convert
velocity energy into pressure energy.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 25 refers

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

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

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

Question Number.    17.    Compressor stall is caused by.        Option A.    a low angle of attack airflow
through the first stages of compression.    Option B.    rapid engine deceleration.    Option C.    a high
angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.    Correct Answer is.    a high angle of
attack airflow through the first stages of compression.    Explanation.    NIL

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

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

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

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

uestion Number.    25.    Compression occurs.        Option A.    across stators and rotors.    Option B.   
across rotors.    Option C.    across stators.    Correct Answer is.    across stators and rotors.   
Explanation.    Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-24 refers.

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

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

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

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

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

uestion Number.    37.    Bleed valves are.        Option A.    closed at low RPM.    Option B.    always
slightly open.    Option C.    closed at high RPM.    Correct Answer is.    closed at high RPM.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 8-7 Refers.
Question Number.    38.    Compressor field cleaning on turbine engines is performed primarily in order
to.        Option A.    prevent engine oil contamination and subsequent engine bearing wear or
damage.    Option B.    prevent engine performance degradation, increased fuel costs, and damage or
corrosion to gas path surfaces.    Option C.    facilitate flight line inspection of engine inlet and
compressor areas for defects or FOD.     Correct Answer is.    prevent engine performance degradation,
increased fuel costs, and damage or corrosion to gas path surfaces.    Explanation.    NIL

Question Number.    40.    An advantage of a centrifugal compressor is.        Option A.    it is
dynamically balanced.    Option B.    it is unaffected by turbulence.    Option C.    it is robust and can
stand some shock from icing-up.    Correct Answer is.    it is robust and can stand some shock from
icing-up.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 19 Refers.

Question Number.    41.    Variable inlet guide vanes prevent.        Option A.    compressor runaway.   
Option B.    engine flame out at high speed.    Option C.    compressor stalling.    Correct Answer is.   
compressor stalling.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas Turbine Page 8-1 Refers.

Question Number.    42.    An axial flow compressor surges when.        Option A.    later stages are
stalled.    Option B.    all stages are stalled.    Option C.    early stages are stalled.    Correct Answer
is.    all stages are stalled.    Explanation.    The definition of a surge is when all stages are stalled and
flow reversal occurs.

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

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

Question Number.    46.    Compressor surge is caused by.        Option A.    over fuelling.    Option B.   
rapid closing of the throttle.    Option C.    prolonged engine running at high RPM.    Correct Answer
is.    over fuelling.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-26 refers to fuel system
malfunction - over fuelling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Refer jeppesen note

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

Question Number.    60.    An abradable lining around the fan is to.        Option A.    provide less
leakage for anti-icing.    Option B.    prevent fan blade tip rub.    Option C.    strengthen the EPR
value.    Correct Answer is.    strengthen the EPR value.    Explanation.    Prevents fan blade tip losses.

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

Question Number.    62.    Tip speed of a centrifugal compressor can reach.        Option A.    Mach
1.3.    Option B.    Mach 1.0.    Option C.    Mach 0.8.    Correct Answer is.    Mach 1.3.    Explanation.   
Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine Powerplant Page 3-11.

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

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

Question Number.    71.    In a compressor, diffusion action takes place across.        Option A.   
rotors.    Option B.    rotors and stators.    Option C.    stators.    Correct Answer is.    rotors and
stators.    Explanation.    Stators and rotors in compressors both form divergent ducts hence they both
diffuse.

Question Number.    73.    What is the purpose of pressure balance seal?.        Option A.    To ensure
the location bearing is adequately loaded throughout the engine thrust range.    Option B.    To ensure
LP compressor is statically balanced.    Option C.    To ensure HP compressor is dynamically balanced.   
Correct Answer is.    To ensure the location bearing is adequately loaded throughout the engine thrust
range.    Explanation.    Pressure balance seals oppose the tendency of compressors to move forward.

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

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

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

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

Question Number.    80.    The compressor case annulus is.        Option A.    convergent.    Option B.   
divergent.    Option C.    parallel.    Correct Answer is.    convergent.    Explanation.    All axial flow
compressor case annulus are convergent to maintain a constant axial velocity through the compressor.
Question Number.   

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

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

Question Number.    84.    What is the normal pressure rise across each compressor stage of an axial
flow compressor?.        Option A.    1.5:1.    Option B.    1.2:1.    Option C.    5:1.    Correct Answer is.   
1.2:1.    Explanation.    Para 20 page 25 of Rolls Royce the Jet Engine refers

Question Number.    86.    Nozzle Guide Vane bow is an indication of.        Option A.    engine
overspeed.    Option B.    engine overheat.    Option C.    engine shock loading.    Correct Answer is.   
engine overheat.    Explanation.    Early turbines, both blades and NGV were susceptible to 'creep' --
prolonged exposure to excessive heat

COMBUSTION SECTION

Question Number.    2.    A tubo-annular gas turbine combustion systemconsists of.        Option A.    a
number of flame tubes in an annular air casing.    Option B.    a number of flame tubes each with its
own air casing.    Option C.    an annular flame tube in an annular air casing.    Correct Answer is.    a
number of flame tubes in an annular air casing.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce book page 40 para 18.

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

Question Number.    7.    Combustion chamber flame temperature is in the order of.        Option A.   
2000°Centigrade.    Option B.    2000°Fahrenheit.    Option C.    2000°K.    Correct Answer is.   
2000°Centigrade.    Explanation.    NIL. Question Number.   

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

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

Question Number.    13.    In the combustion chamber.        Option A.    static pressure and volume
remains constant.    Option B.    static pressure decreases slightly and volume increases.    Option C.   
static pressure and volume decreases.    Correct Answer is.    static pressure decreases slightly and
volume increases.    Explanation.    Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-18 refers

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

Question Number.    19.    Why do the holes in the body of the duple burner provide air to the shroud
around the burner head?.        Option A.    To assist atomisation of the fuel at slow running.    Option
B.    To reduce burner temperature.    Option C.    To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.   
Correct Answer is.    To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce
The Jet Engine figure 10.18 refers.
uestion Number.    21.    A toroidal vortex is.        Option A.    a vapour trail visible in moist air
conditions.    Option B.    a region in the combustion chamber of low velocity re-circulation.    Option
C.    a bull-nosed cowling for deflecting air from the static.    Correct Answer is.    a region in the
combustion chamber of low velocity re-circulation.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page
36 refers. Question Number.   

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

uestion Number.    26.    An advantage of an annular combustion system is.        Option A.   
unrestricted airflow at maximum RPM.    Option B.    diameter of engine is reduced due to the cans
being smaller.    Option C.    decrease in combustor length compared to a tubo-annular combustor of
the same output.    Correct Answer is.    decrease in combustor length compared to a tubo-annular
combustor of the same output.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 40 refers.

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

Question Number.    31.    A Duplex burner uses.        Option A.    small burner at low RPM and both
burner at hi RPM.    Option B.    small burner at low RPM and large burner at hi RPM.    Option C.    both
burners at low and hi RPM.    Correct Answer is.    small burner at low RPM and both burner at hi
RPM.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A and P Technician Powerplant Textbook 7-66.

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

Question Number.    33.    Flame stabilization in a combustion chamber is achieved by.        Option A.   
the correct burner pressure.    Option B.    the airflow pattern.    Option C.    the correct air/fuel
ratio.    Correct Answer is.    the airflow pattern.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 36
refers.

Question Number.    34.    Fuel nozzles are cleaned.        Option A.    with a rag and solvent.    Option
B.    in-situ with carbon solution.    Option C.    in-situ with detergent solution.    Correct Answer is.   
in-situ with detergent solution.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 7-54
refers. Make

Question Number.    36.    A shroud placed around fuel nozzles.        Option A.    flakes the carbon to
minimise accumulations.    Option B.    prevents carbon build up.    Option C.    builds up carbon
deposits to assist atomisation.    Correct Answer is.    prevents carbon build up.    Explanation.   
Jeppesen Aircraft Gas turbine Powerplants page 7-54 refers.

Question Number.    37.    Carbon forming on fuel spray nozzles will have the effect of.        Option
A.    increasing the combustion chamber pressure ratio.    Option B.    producing turbulent air flow.   
Option C.    changing the fuel spray angle.    Correct Answer is.    changing the fuel spray angle.   
Explanation.    Carbon on the fuel nozzles will distort fuel spray flow and direction. This can cause hot
spots within the combustion chamber
Question Number.    40.    The fabricated liner of a flame tube is achieved mainly by.        Option A.   
argon arc process.    Option B.    electric resistance welding.    Option C.    oxyacetylene welding.   
Correct Answer is.    argon arc process.    Explanation.    an argon arc (T.I.G) welding is used to repair
combustion liners, it is assumed that this is also the manufacturing process. can anyone confirm this
with a reference.

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

Question Number.    43.    A vaporising burner injects fuel vapour.        Option A.    with the airflow.   
Option B.    across the airflow.    Option C.    against the airflow.    Correct Answer is.    against the
airflow.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants page 7-55 refers.

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

TURBINE SECTION

Question Number.    3.    Turbine impulse blading forms a.        Option A.    constant area duct.   
Option B.    divergent duct.    Option C.    convergent duct.    Correct Answer is.    constant area
duct.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce - The Jet Engine (New) Page 135 diagram

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

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

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

Question Number.    12.    A condition known as 'hot streaking' in turbine engines is caused by       
Option A.    a partially clogged fuel nozzle.    Option B.    excessive fuel flow.    Option C.    a
misaligned combustion liner.    Correct Answer is.    a partially clogged fuel nozzle.    Explanation.   
NIL.
Question Number.    14.    Shrouded blades allow.        Option A.    smaller inlets to be used.    Option
B.    higher turbine inlet temperatures.    Option C.    thinner more efficient blade sections to be
used.    Correct Answer is.    thinner more efficient blade sections to be used.    Explanation.   
Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 3-42 refers.

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

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

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

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

Question Number.    25.    Nozzle guide vanes give a.        Option A.    pressure increase, velocity
decrease.    Option B.    pressure increase, velocity increase.    Option C.    pressure decrease, velocity
increase.    Correct Answer is.    pressure decrease, velocity increase.     Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas
Turbine Powerplant Page 3-35 refers.

Question Number.    30.    Why are nozzle guide vanes fitted?.        Option A.    To decrease velocity of
the gas flow.    Option B.    To increase velocity of the gas flow.    Option C.    To increase velocity of
the air flow.    Correct Answer is.    To increase velocity of the gas flow.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas
Turbine Powerplants Page 3-38 refers.

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

Question Number.    39.    Creep, overall.        Option A.    has no effect on turbine diameter.    Option
B.    increases turbine diameter.    Option C.    decreases turbine diameter.    Correct Answer is.   
increases turbine diameter.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 5-28
refers.

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

uestion Number.    45.    Impulse turbine blades run cooler than reaction blades because.        Option
A.    impulse spin faster radially.    Option B.    temperature drop across N.G.V is greater.    Option C.   
converging rotors increase velocity.    Correct Answer is.    temperature drop across N.G.V is greater.   
Explanation.    Impulse blades have total pressure drop in N.G.V's hence air is colder as it enters
turbine RR Page51
uestion Number.    47.    Which of the following is most likely to occur in the turbine section of a gas
turbine engine?.        Option A.    Pitting.    Option B.    Galling.    Option C.    Cracking.    Correct
Answer is.    Cracking.    Explanation.    A turbine bearing is under great heat stress, cracking is the
only possible choice here.

Question Number.    52.    Necking and mottling of turbine blades.        Option A.    is due to thermal
stress.    Option B.    is formed during manufacture.    Option C.    is due to bending when the gas hits
the blades.    Correct Answer is.    is due to thermal stress.    Explanation.    Necking could occur due
to creep which is a function of thermal stress and centrifugal loads, and turbine blades do show signs of
discolouration after use, the latter is not normally a defect.

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

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

uestion Number.    55.    The turbine section of a jet engine.        Option A.    converts dynamic
pressure into mechanical energy.    Option B.    circulates air to cool the engine.    Option C.    extracts
heat energy to drive the compressor.    Correct Answer is.    converts dynamic pressure into mechanical
energy.    Explanation.    The shape and size of the turbine blades determines the amount of energy
extracted from the dynamic pressure of the airflow.

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

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

Question Number.    61.    What is the normal range of turbine efficiency?.        Option A.    90% -
95%.    Option B.    70% - 85%.    Option C.    30% - 40%.    Correct Answer is.    90% - 95%.   
Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 51 Para 11 refers to 92%.

Question Number.    62.    Turbine engine components are never manufactured by.        Option A.   
electrical resistance welding.    Option B.    argon arc welding.    Option C.    gas welding.    Correct
Answer is.    gas welding.    Explanation.    Both Argon arc and Electron beam welding are referred to in
RR the Jet Engine so we assume gas welding is not used, this is probably due to carburisation of the
weld

Question Number.    63.    How is a radial turbine driven?.        Option A.    By impulse.    Option B.    By
change of momentum and angle of airflow.    Option C.    By reaction.    Correct Answer is.    By change
of momentum and angle of airflow.    Explanation.    Radial turbines are effectively reversed
centrifugal compressors.

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

ENGINE EXHAUST

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

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

Question Number.    3.    The struts on the exhaust cone.        Option A.    straighten the gas flow
only.    Option B.    support the exhaust cone and straighten the gas flow.    Option C.    support the
exhaust cone only.    Correct Answer is.    support the exhaust cone and straighten the gas flow.   
Explanation.    NIL.

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

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

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

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

Question Number.    10.    A convergent-divergent nozzle.        Option A.    requires the aircraft to be
travelling at supersonic speeds.    Option B.    makes maximum use of pressure thrust.    Option C.   
produces a type of thrust known as kinetic thrust.    Correct Answer is.    makes maximum use of
pressure thrust.    Explanation.    NIL.

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

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

Question Number.    15.    A choked nozzle.        Option A.    increases thrust.    Option B.    decreases
thrust.    Option C.    has no effect on the thrust.    Correct Answer is.    increases thrust.   
Explanation.    NIL.

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

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

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

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

Question Number.    24.    A convergent exhaust nozzle produces mainly.        Option A.    momentum
and pressure thrust.    Option B.    momentum thrust.    Option C.    pressure thrust.    Correct Answer
is.    momentum thrust.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 218.

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

Question Number.    27.    What is the proper operating sequence when using thrust reversers to slow
an aircraft after landing?.        Option A.    Advance thrust levers up to takeoff position as conditions
require, select thrust reverse, de-select thrust reverser, retard thrust levers to ground idle.    Option
B.    Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise thrust reverser levers as required, and retard thrust
reverser levers to ground idle.    Option C.    Select thrust reverse, advance thrust reverser levers no
higher than 75% N1, and retard thrust reverser levers to idle at approximately normal taxi speed.   
Correct Answer is.    Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise thrust reverser levers as required, and
retard thrust reverser levers to ground idle.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 6-9.
Question Number.    31.    When should thrust reversers be used?.        Option A.    At low RPM and low
forward speed.    Option B.    At high RPM and high forward speed.    Option C.    At high RPM and low
forward speed.    Correct Answer is.    At low RPM and low forward speed.    Explanation.    Thrust
reversers cannot be actuated if the throttles are set above idle and they can only be used on the
ground.

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

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

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

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

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

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

BEARING AND SEALS

Question Number.    1.    Main bearing oil seals used with turbine engines are usually what type(s)?.   
Option A.    Teflon and synthetic rubber.    Option B.    Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing.    Option C.   
Labyrinth and/or silicone rubber.    Correct Answer is.    Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-5.

Question Number.    2.    If, during inspection at engine overhaul, ball or roller bearings are found to
have magnetism but otherwise have no defects, they.        Option A.    are in an acceptable service
condition.    Option B.    cannot be used again.    Option C.    must be degaussed before use.    Correct
Answer is.    must be degaussed before use.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-26.

Question Number.    3.    A carbon seal has which type of sealing arrangement?.        Option A.    Full
contact with race.    Option B.    Full contact with casing.    Option C.    Full contact with labyrinth.   
Correct Answer is.    Full contact with race.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 92
refers. again:
Question Number.    4.    The highest turbine bearing temperature takes place.        Option A.    all the
time.    Option B.    at start-up.    Option C.    at shut-down.    Correct Answer is.    at shut-down.   
Explanation.    On shut down the bearing looses its cooling so for short periods it may actually heat up.
Can anyone confirm this with a reference?

Question Number.    8.    Bearing seal failure would most probably cause.        Option A.    high oil
temperature.    Option B.    high oil consumption.    Option C.    low oil pressure.    Correct Answer is.   
high oil consumption.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 5-36 refers. Make

Question Number.    9.    Why are oil seals pressurised?.        Option A.    To ensure minimum oil loss.   
Option B.    To ensure oil is forced into the bearings.    Option C.    To ensure that the oil is prevented
from leaving the bearing housing.    Correct Answer is.    To ensure minimum oil loss.    Explanation.   
Pressurised labyrinth seals stop oil leaking out of the bearing housing between rotating shafts and
stationary casing. Note that oil is always scavenged out of theses housings therefore answer c must be
wrong

Question Number.    10.    What bearing is used to take axial loads on a main rotation shaft of a gas
turbine engine?        Option A.    Plain bearing.    Option B.    Roller bearing.    Option C.    Ball
bearing.    Correct Answer is.    Ball bearing.    Explanation.    Ball bearings absorb force in all
directions. The others only do so radially

Question Number.    12.    An abradable lining in the fan case.        Option A.    prevents fan blade tip
rub.    Option B.    produces less leakage at tips for anti-ice.    Option C.    provides acoustic medium.   
Correct Answer is.    provides acoustic medium.    Explanation.    The prime purpose is to optimise fan
performance, but it is also an acoustic lining.

Question Number.    13.    Squeeze film bearings are usually found on.        Option A.    H.P compressor
section.    Option B.    the turbine section.    Option C.    LP compressor section.    Correct Answer is.   
LP compressor section.    Explanation.    Squeeze film bearings utilise the oil film to dampen radial out
of balance. The largest rotor is normally going to  have the largest out of balance. hence L.P
compressor section is our best guess. No reference can be found

Question Number.    14.    Taper roller bearings accept loads in which direction?.        Option A.    Axial
loads only.    Option B.    Radial and axial in both directions.    Option C.    Radial and axial in one
direction only.    Correct Answer is.    Radial and axial in one direction only.    Explanation.    Taper
rollers are only used when the axial load is low. I.E thrust bearings are not taper rollers, but ball
bearings.

uestion Number.    15.    Some labyrinth seals.        Option A.    control the outflow of air at the
turbine.    Option B.    are self lubricating.    Option C.    are spring loaded.    Correct Answer is.   
control the outflow of air at the turbine.    Explanation.    Labyrinth seals can be air seals as well as oil
seals.

Question Number.    16.    The purpose of 'squeeze film' type bearing is to.        Option A.    increase
the flow of oil to the rolling element.    Option B.    minimise the effect of vibration.    Option C.   
improve outer race cooling.    Correct Answer is.    minimise the effect of vibration.    Explanation.   
The film of oil acts as a buffer between the outer race and the casing.

Question Number.    17.    In a jet engine the rotating assembly oil seals are maintained oil tight by
means of.        Option A.    a garter seal.    Option B.    an annular expander ring.    Option C.    air
pressure.    Correct Answer is.    air pressure.    Explanation.    Air pressure acts across a labyrinth seal
to hold the oil in the bearing chamber.
15.9 Lubricants and Fuels.

Question Number.    1.    Kerosene will burn effectively at an air/fuel ratio of.        Option A.   
150:1.    Option B.    15:1.    Option C.    45:1.    Correct Answer is.    15:1.    Explanation.    NIL. Make

Question Number.    2.    When using Prist or Biopor.        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.   
Correct Answer is.    it is left and burnt with the fuel.    Explanation.    Jepperson Gas Turbine
Powerplants Page 7-2 refers

Question Number.    3.    What is D.E.R.D 2494?.        Option A.    Oil.    Option B.    Wide cut
gasoline.    Option C.    Kerosene.    Correct Answer is.    Kerosene.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft
Gas Turbine Power plant page 7-1 refers.

Question Number.    6.    What will be the result of operating an engine in extremely high temperatures
using a lubricant recommended by the manufacturer for a much lower temperature?.        Option A.   
The oil pressure will be lower than normal.    Option B.    The oil temperature and oil pressure will be
higher than normal.    Option C.    The oil pressure will be higher than normal.    Correct Answer is.   
The oil pressure will be lower than normal.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    8.    Upon what quality or characteristic of a lubricating oil is its viscosity index
based?.        Option A.    Its rate of flow through an orifice at a standard temperature.    Option B.    Its
rate of change in viscosity with temperature change.    Option C.    Its resistance to flow at a standard
temperature as compared to high grade paraffin base oil at the same temperature.    Correct Answer
is.    Its rate of change in viscosity with temperature change.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    9.    Compared to reciprocating engine oils, the types of oils used in turbine
engines.        Option A.    are required to carry and disperse a higher level of combustion by-
products.    Option B.    have less tendency to produce lacquer or coke.    Option C.    may permit a
somewhat higher level of carbon formation in the engine.    Correct Answer is.    have less tendency to
produce lacquer or coke.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 9-25

Question Number.    19.    What should be checked/changed to ensure the validity of a turbine engine
performance check if an alternate fuel is to be used?.        Option A.    Maximum RPM adjustment.   
Option B.    Fuel specific gravity setting.    Option C.    EPR gauge calibration.    Correct Answer is.   
Fuel specific gravity setting.    Explanation.    NIL

Question Number.    22.    The specific gravity of fuel affects.        Option A.    thrust rating.    Option
B.    aircraft range.    Option C.    engine efficiency.    Correct Answer is.    aircraft range.   
Explanation.    Greater Density for a fixed volume equals greater weight of fuel - hence greater range.

Question Number.    27.    If the specific gravity of a fuel is increased, the weight of a tank of fuel
will.        Option A.    decrease.    Option B.    remain the same.    Option C.    increase.    Correct
Answer is.    increase.    Explanation.    SG = Weight of fuel relative to water.

Question Number.    28.    Reid vapour pressure, is the vapour pressure exerted by a fuel when heated
to.        Option A.    38°C.    Option B.    48°C.    Option C.    15°C.    Correct Answer is.    38°C.   
Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 118 para 113.

uestion Number.    1.    The oil pressure in the cooler is.        Option A.    same as the fuel pressure.   
Option B.    lower than the fuel pressure.    Option C.    higher than the fuel pressure.    Correct Answer
is.    higher than the fuel pressure.    Explanation.    NIL.  
uestion Number.    3.    A scavenge filter is incorporated in a gas turbine lubrication system to.       
Option A.    protect the scavenge pump.    Option B.    protect the oil cooler.    Option C.    protect the
pressure pump.    Correct Answer is.    protect the pressure pump.    Explanation.    RR The Jet Engine
(New Edition) Page 181.   

Question Number.    4.    The working fluid of a constant speed drive (C.S.D) is.        Option A.    from
separate tank.    Option B.    within the unit.    Option C.    taken from the engine lubrication system.   
Correct Answer is.    within the unit.    Explanation.    C.S.Ds and I.D.Gs have their own self contained
oil system.  

Question Number.    5.    What is the possible cause when a turbine engine indicates no change in
power setting parameters, but oil temperature is high?.        Option A.    High scavenge pump oil
flow.    Option B.    Turbine damage and/or loss of turbine efficiency.    Option C.    Engine main
bearing distress.    Correct Answer is.    Engine main bearing distress.    Explanation.    NIL.   

Question Number.    6.    How is engine oil usually cooled?.        Option A.    By a fuel/oil cooler.   
Option B.    By ram air.    Option C.    By bleed air.    Correct Answer is.    By a fuel/oil cooler.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 6-25 Refers

Question Number.    7.    What filters are used to protect oil pressure spray jets?.        Option A.   
Felt/paper filters.    Option B.    In-line thread filters.    Option C.    Micronic filters.    Correct Answer
is.    In-line thread filters.    Explanation.    RR book page 82 states that thread type filters are used as
last chance filters.   

Question Number.    9.    When rotating, the gyroter type oil pump.        Option A.    oil is drawn into
the pump and through the intermeshing gears to the outlet.    Option B.    oil is drawn into the pump,
half being carried around between pump  and casing, the other half passing between the gears to the
outlet.    Option C.    draws oil into the pump and carries it round between the gear teeth and casing.   
Correct Answer is.    draws oil into the pump and carries it round between the gear teeth and casing.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 6-14 Refers

Question Number.    10.    Oil picks up the most heat from which of the following turbine engine
components?.        Option A.    Compressor bearing.    Option B.    Rotor coupling.    Option C.   
Turbine bearing.    Correct Answer is.    Turbine bearing.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician
Propulsion Textbook 9-31.   

Question Number.    11.    In a jet engine which uses a fuel oil heat exchanger, the oil temperature is
controlled by a thermostatic valve that regulates the flow of.        Option A.    both fuel and oil through
the heat exchanger.    Option B.    oil through the heat exchanger.    Option C.    fuel through the heat
exchanger.    Correct Answer is.    oil through the heat exchanger.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P
Technician Propulsion Textbook 9-32]

Question Number.    12.    What is the purpose of the last chance oil filters?.        Option A.    To filter
the oil immediately before it enters the main bearings.    Option B.    To assure a clean supply of oil to
the lubrication system.    Option C.    To prevent damage to the oil spray nozzle.    Correct Answer is.   
To prevent damage to the oil spray nozzle.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion
Textbook 9-30.   

Question Number.    14.    At cruise RPM, some oil will flow through the relief valve of a gear type
engine oil pump. This is normal as the relief valve is set at a pressure which is.        Option A.    higher
than pressure pump capabilities.    Option B.    lower than the pressure pump capabilities.    Option
C.    lower than the pump inlet pressure.    Correct Answer is.    lower than the pressure pump
capabilities.    Explanation.    NIL
Question Number.    16.    The oil dampened main bearing utilized in some turbine engines is used to.   
Option A.    dampen surges in oil pressure to the bearings.    Option B.    provide lubrication of bearings
from the beginning of starting rotation until normal oil pressure is established.    Option C.    provide
an oil film between the outer race and the bearing housing in order to reduce vibration tendencies in
the rotor system, and to allow for slight misalignment.    Correct Answer is.    provide an oil film
between the outer race and the bearing housing in order to reduce vibration tendencies in the rotor
system, and to allow for slight misalignment.    Explanation.    NIL.   

Question Number.    17.    After making a welded repair to a pressurized type turbine engine oil tank,
the tank should be pressure checked to.        Option A.    not less than 5 PSI plus the maximum
operating pressure of the tank.    Option B.    not less than 5 PSI plus the average operating pressure of
the tank.    Option C.    5 PSI.    Correct Answer is.    not less than 5 PSI plus the maximum operating
pressure of the tank.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 9-37

Question Number.    19.    What would be the probable result if the oil system pressure relief valve
should stick in the open position on a turbine engine?.        Option A.    Increased oil pressure.    Option
B.    Decreased oil temperature.    Option C.    Insufficient lubrication.    Correct Answer is.   
Decreased oil temperature.    Explanation.    NIL.   

Question Number.    22.    What is the primary purpose of the oil breather pressurization system that is
used on turbine engines?.        Option A.    Prevents foaming of the oil.    Option B.    Allows aeration of
the oil for better lubrication because of the air/oil mist.    Option C.    Provides a proper oil spray
pattern from the main bearing oil jets.    Correct Answer is.    Prevents foaming of the oil.   
Explanation.    NIL.   

Question Number.    23.    What type of oil system is usually found on turbine engines?.        Option A.   
Dry sump, dip, and splash.    Option B.    Dry sump, pressure, and spray.    Option C.    Wet sump,
spray, and splash.    Correct Answer is.    Dry sump, pressure, and spray.    Explanation.    Jeppesen
A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 9-26.   

Question Number.    24.    How are the teeth of the gears in the accessory section of an engine
normally lubricated?.        Option A.    By surrounding the load bearing portions with baffles or
housings  within which oil pressure can be maintained.    Option B.    By splashed or sprayed oil.   
Option C.    By submerging the load bearing portions in oil.    Correct Answer is.    By splashed or
sprayed oil.    Explanation.    NIL

Question Number.    26.    In order to relieve excessive pump pressure in an engine's internal oil
system, most engines are equipped with a.        Option A.    vent.    Option B.    relief valve.    Option
C.    bypass valve.    Correct Answer is.    relief valve.    Explanation.    NIL

Question Number.    27.    The type of oil pumps most commonly used on turbine engines are classified
as.        Option A.    positive displacement.    Option B.    constant speed.    Option C.    variable
displacement.    Correct Answer is.    positive displacement.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician
Propulsion Textbook 9-28.   

uestion Number.    28.    If the oil in the oil cooler core and annular jacket becomes congealed, what
unit prevents damage to the cooler?.        Option A.    Oil pressure relief valve.    Option B.    Airflow
control valve.    Option C.    Surge protection valve.    Correct Answer is.    Oil pressure relief valve.   
Explanation.    NIL.   

Question Number.    30.    A turbine engine dry sump lubrication system of the self contained, high
pressure design.        Option A.    stores oil in the engine crankcase.    Option B.    has no heat
exchanger.    Option C.    consists of pressure, breather, and scavenge subsystems.    Correct Answer
is.    consists of pressure, breather, and scavenge subsystems.    Explanation.    NIL.    Question
Number.  

  31.    What is the primary purpose of the hopper located in the oil supply tank of some dry sump
engine installations?.        Option A.    To reduce the time required to warm the oil to operating
temperatures.    Option B.    To impart a centrifugal motion to the oil entering the tank so that the
foreign particles in the oil will separate more readily.    Option C.    To reduce surface aeration of the
hot oil and thus reduce oxidation and the formation of sludge and varnish.    Correct Answer is.    To
reduce the time required to warm the oil to operating temperatures.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P
Technician Propulsion Textbook 9-11.   

Question Number.    32.    What determines the minimum particle size which will be excluded or
filtered by a cuno type (stacked disc, edge filtration) filter?.        Option A.    Both the number and
thickness of the discs in the assembly.    Option B.    The spacer thickness.    Option C.    The disc
thickness.    Correct Answer is.    The spacer thickness.    Explanation.    Jeppesen A&P Technician
Propulsion Textbook 9-17

Question Number.    33.    A full flow oil system has.        Option A.    a single fixed minimum oil
pressure.    Option B.    a variable oil pressure dependant upon throttle setting.    Option C.    a hot and
cold oil pressure limit.    Correct Answer is.    a variable oil pressure dependant upon throttle setting.   
Explanation.    This system does not have a pressure regulating valve, only a max pressure relief valve
for safety purposes.   

Question Number.    35.    What filter is used in a oil scavenge pump in the inlet side of the pump?.       
Option A.    Wire wound filter.    Option B.    Threaded filter.    Option C.    Wire mesh filter.    Correct
Answer is.    Wire mesh filter.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet engine page 82 refers to a coarse
strainer fatted to the inlet of oil pumps. Wire mesh is considered to be the same thing

Question Number.    36.    A vane type oil pump output is controlled by.        Option A.    outlet
pressure against spring pressure.    Option B.    outlet pressure controlling servo.    Option C.    output
pressure controlling plate angle.    Correct Answer is.    outlet pressure against spring pressure.   
Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft gas Turbine Powerplants page 6-10 refers.   

Question Number.    37.    The sump in a dry sump oil system.        Option A.    is used as a collecting
point only.    Option B.    houses all the engine oil.    Option C.    provides lubrication for the main
bearings.    Correct Answer is.    is used as a collecting point only.    Explanation.    Dry sumps are
scavenged back to the reservoir.   

Question Number.    38.    A jet engine gear box breather is prevented from leaking oil to atmosphere
by the action of.        Option A.    air or oil valve.    Option B.    oil thrower ring and centrifugal
force.    Option C.    impeller and centrifugal force.    Correct Answer is.    impeller and centrifugal
force.    Explanation.    Refer to page 81 Rolls Royce The Jet Engine for a diagram of a gearbox
centrifugal breather

Question Number.    5.    What would be the effect on the engine if the B.P.C half ball valve in the
servo line sticks open?.        Option A.    A reduction of fuel flow, therefore a decrease in RPM .   
Option B.    The B.P.C would be ineffective at sea level only.    Option C.    An increase of fuel flow,
therefore an increase in RPM .    Correct Answer is.    An increase of fuel flow, therefore an increase in
RPM .    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    6.    Why is an A.C.U fitted to a gas turbine engine?.        Option A.    It increases
the rate of acceleration of the engine.    Option B.    It controls the operation of the metering block
during sudden acceleration.    Option C.    It limits the rate of increase in fuel flow during  sudden
acceleration.    Correct Answer is.    It limits the rate of increase in fuel flow during sudden
acceleration.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    11.    Specific fuel consumption at altitude will.        Option A.    decrease.   
Option B.    remain constant.    Option C.    increase.    Correct Answer is.    increase.    Explanation.   
NIL.

Question Number.    14.    Why is the hydromechanical governor fitted to a gas turbine engine fuel
pump?.        Option A.    To enable the engine to operate over a wide range of fuel SGs.    Option B.   
To enable efficient control of fuel flow to be maintained at altitude.    Option C.    To enable the
engine to operate over a wide range of fuel flow.    Correct Answer is.    To enable the engine to
operate over a wide range of fuel SGs.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    17.    When considering a centrifugal type engine speed governor, an increase in
fuel S.G. will cause.        Option A.    no change in maximum RPM .    Option B.    an increase in
maximum RPM .    Option C.    a reduction in maximum RPM .    Correct Answer is.    a reduction in
maximum RPM .    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    18.    On a FADEC engine.        Option A.    A channel uses control alternator and B
channel uses aircraft bus power.    Option B.    A channel uses a separate winding of the control
alternator to B channel.    Option C.    A and B channel use the same phases of the motor.    Correct
Answer is.    A channel uses a separate winding of the control alternator to B channel.    Explanation.   
Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 7-22 refers.

Question Number.    19.    Normal fuel/air ratio for successful combustion is.        Option A.    15:1.   
Option B.    25:1.    Option C.    10:1.    Correct Answer is.    15:1.    Explanation.    Jepperson Gas
Turbine Powerplants Page 3-32

Question Number.    20.    Which of the following influences the operation of an automatic fuel control
unit on a turbojet engine?.        Option A.    Exhaust gas temperature.    Option B.    Mixture control
position.    Option C.    Burner pressure.    Correct Answer is.    Burner pressure.    Explanation.   
Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 7-63.

Question Number.    21.    What is the purpose of the L.P. pump?.        Option A.    To ensure rapid
acceleration when the throttle is opened.    Option B.    To prevent cavitation of the H.P Fuel pump.   
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 Fuel pump.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    22.    The fuel pump plungers are lubricated by.        Option A.    synthetic anti-
freeze oil.    Option B.    grease packed bearings.    Option C.    the Fuel.    Correct Answer is.    the
Fuel.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    24.    Why do the holes in the body of the duple burner provide air to the shroud
around the burner head?.        Option A.    To reduce burner temperature.    Option B.    To assist
atomisation of the fuel at slow running.    Option C.    To minimise carbon formation on the burner
face.    Correct Answer is.    To minimise carbon formation on the burner face.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    25.    A fuel heater prevents.        Option A.    Neither.    Option B.    LP filter
icing.    Option C.    H.P filter icing.    Correct Answer is.    LP filter icing.    Explanation.    Jepperson
Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 7-45 refers.

Question Number.    28.    On a FADEC engine, the channel reset.        Option A.    always selects A
channel.    Option B.    selects B channel.    Option C.    selects standby which becomes active on the
next start.    Correct Answer is.    selects standby which becomes active on the next start.   
Explanation.    CF6-80 C2 FADEC Engine Course notes refer.

Question Number.    29.    With a decrease in fuel SG, what is the result when the engine is fitted with
an uncompensated fuel governor?.        Option A.    No effect.    Option B.    Maximum RPM  decrease.   
Option C.    Maximum RPM  increase.    Correct Answer is.    Maximum RPM  increase.    Explanation.   
Rolls Royce Para 103 Page 116 refers.

uestion Number.    30.    The maximum RPM  of a turbine engine is limited by.        Option A.    a
temperature sensitive device which reduces the fuel pump speed.    Option B.    diversion of some of
the fuel pump outlet flow by a spill valve sensitive to burner fuel pressure.    Option C.    reduction of
the fuel pump stroke by a spill valve sensitive to  centrifugally generated fuel pressure.    Correct
Answer is.    reduction of the fuel pump stroke by a spill valve sensitive to  centrifugally generated fuel
pressure.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 103 Para 23 Refers

Question Number.    68.    In a FADEC engine with a hydromechanical fuel system, how is fuel flow
controlled?.        Option A.    By oil hydraulics.    Option B.    By fuel pressure.    Option C.    By electro-
hydraulic servo valves (E.H.S.Vs).    Correct Answer is.    By electro-hydraulic servo valves (E.H.S.Vs).   
Explanation.    Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 7-20 refers

Question Number.    69.    On the approach.        Option A.    RPM  should be above the minimum idle
for maximum acceleration.    Option B.    RPM  should be high.    Option C.    RPM  should be lower than
minimum for maximum acceleration.    Correct Answer is.    RPM  should be above the minimum idle for
maximum acceleration.    Explanation.    A high (or flight) idle setting is used for maximum
acceleration in the event of overshoot.

Question Number.    70.    The air data inputs to the FADEC E.C.U fails. The result will be:.        Option
A.    a lack of flight data.    Option B.    the E.C.U reverts to the fail-safe mode.    Option C.   
uncorrected data from hard wired analogue sensors is utilised.    Correct Answer is.    the E.C.U reverts
to the fail-safe mode.    Explanation.    If all air data input fails then the E.C.U reverts to an alternate
(Fail-safe) mode.

Question Number.    71.    A FADEC system consists of.        Option A.    H.M.U, A.D.C and sensors.   
Option B.    E.E.C, A.D.C and sensors.    Option C.    H.M.U, sensors and an E.E.C.    Correct Answer
is.    H.M.U, sensors and an E.E.C.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbines Page 7-62 refers.

Question Number.    72.    A fuel heater prevents.        Option A.    entrained water in fuel freezing.   
Option B.    LP fuel filter icing.    Option C.    pipelines freezing.    Correct Answer is.    entrained
water in fuel freezing.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 7-45 refers.
Whilst the LP fuel filter may block as a result of freezing it is the entrained water that froze first. Make

Question Number.    73.    When re-light is required in flight on a FADEC engine, the pilot selects.       
Option A.    one igniter.    Option B.    igniter selected automatically.    Option C.    both igniters.   
Correct Answer is.    igniter selected automatically.    Explanation.    The FADEC chooses whichever
igniter it wants.

Question Number.    74.    The position of fuel heater in fuel system is.        Option A.    between the
fuel control unit and the burner manifold.    Option B.    after the LP fuel filter and before the H.P
pump.    Option C.    before the LP fuel filter.    Correct Answer is.    before the LP fuel filter.   
Explanation.    This position ensures the fuel will not freeze in the fuel filter. RR The Jet Engine Page
116 Para 100 refers
Question Number.    75.    The E.E.C receives its primary power from.        Option A.    115V AC
emergency BUS.    Option B.    separate permanent magnet alternator.    Option C.    115V AC main
BUS.    Correct Answer is.    separate permanent magnet alternator.    Explanation.    Jeppesen Aircraft
Gas Turbine Powerplant page 7-22 refers. note that answers a and b are back up power supplies. Make

Question Number.    76.    The fuel trimmer on a turbo-prop engine isoperated.        Option A.   
manually, to prevent high EGT due to altitude increase.    Option B.    automatically controlled in
conjunction with FCU.    Option C.    manually to prevent excessive RPM  at high altitude.    Correct
Answer is.    automatically controlled in conjunction with FCU.    Explanation.    No Turbo-prop aircraft
has a manual fuel trimmer as far as we are aware. Jeppesen Page 7-12 sub para d further refers. Make

Question Number.    78.    Inlet side of a fuel pump has a.        Option A.    threaded micron filter.   
Option B.    wire mesh filter.    Option C.    wire wound filter.    Correct Answer is.    wire mesh
filter.    Explanation.    Jeppesen aircraft gas turbine Powerplants Page 7-48 refers.

Question Number.    79.    When a throttle is selected to increase power, the pressure drop across the
Fuel Control Unit throttle orifice.        Option A.    increases then decreases due to decreasing pump
output.    Option B.    drops then increases due to increasing pump output.    Option C.    remains the
same.    Correct Answer is.    drops then increases due to increasing pump output.    Explanation.    On
selection the pressure drop across the throttle decreases then recovers as the pump increases the flow
of fuel.

Question Number.    80.    When the E.E.C supervisory circuit senses a fault on the engine, the fault
annunciator light will be on and the E.E.C will.        Option A.    remove fuel, down trimming signal only
when E.E.C switch selected off.    Option B.    remove fuel, down trimming signal immediately.   
Option C.    remove fuel, down trimming signal only after landing.    Correct Answer is.    remove fuel,
down trimming signal immediately.    Explanation.    The E.E.C referred to here is that discussed in
Rolls Royce the Jet Engine page 112. It is fitted to an RB211-535E4.

Question Number.    82.    A FADEC does not have which of the following?.        Option A.    Control of
thrust reverser operation.    Option B.    An automatic starting capability.    Option C.    Automatic
control of engine fire bottles.    Correct Answer is.    Automatic control of engine fire bottles.   
Explanation.    Fire extinguishers are always operated from the flight deck.

Question Number.    84.    During aerobatic manoeuvres, what prevents fuel from spilling out of fuel
tank vents?.        Option A.    Booster pump differential pressure.    Option B.    Baffle plates in tanks.   
Option C.    Float operated valves.    Correct Answer is.    Float operated valves.    Explanation.    Float
operated valves allow the vent lines to vent both ways if there is no fuel on the float, but will `shut
when the float is lifted by fuel.

Question Number.    85.    After a bag tank replacement, where would you disconnect the system to
carry out the flow checks?.        Option A.    At the engine.    Option B.    At tank outlet.    Option C.   
Tank isolation cock.    Correct Answer is.    At the engine.    Explanation.    CAIPs AL/3-17 states that
for any aircraft fuel flow test after major system interruption connect the flow rig at the engine
bulkhead

Question Number.    86.    What is the purpose of a silver strip on a fuel filter?.        Option A.    To
detect excess metal.    Option B.    To detect sulphur in fuel.    Option C.    To strain oil for
contamination.    Correct Answer is.    To detect sulphur in fuel.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet
Engine Page 254 refers.

Question Number.    87.    The basic concept of an H.P fuel control is.        Option A.    automatic
adjustment of the fuel control unit by preventing excess fuel reaching the burners.    Option B.    the
bleeding of excess fuel back to the input of the H.P pump  swash plate piston.    Option C.    constant
adjustment of the swash plate angle of the H.P fuel pump.    Correct Answer is.    constant adjustment
of the swash plate angle of the H.P fuel pump.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Pages 98 -
102 ref

Question Number.    89.    When FADEC is in normal mode.        Option A.    channel A or B will be in
command.    Option B.    channel A will be in command.    Option C.    channel B will be in command.   
Correct Answer is.    channel A or B will be in command.    Explanation.    Both channels are operating
but either one can be in control if they are both healthy.

uestion Number.    90.    Out of the following thrust lever resolver angles, which one is the forward idle
setting?.        Option A.    5 degrees.    Option B.    85 degrees.    Option C.    40 degrees.    Correct
Answer is.    40 degrees.    Explanation.    All FADEC engines will have reverse thrust settings therefore
the T.L.A of 0 degrees will be max  reverse, and 85 will be max forward therefore 40 is the idle
figureure.

Question Number.    91.    Trimming is a term applied to adjusting the.        Option A.    idle speed and
maximum thrust.    Option B.    fuel specific gravity.    Option C.    part trim stop.    Correct Answer
is.    idle speed and maximum thrust.    Explanation.    Dale Crane Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms 3rd
edition Refers.

Question Number.    92.    Fuel boost pumps are cooled using.        Option A.    ram air.    Option B.   
Fuel pumps do not require cooling.    Option C.    fuel.    Correct Answer is.    fuel.    Explanation.   
Fuel pumps, of any type usually use the fuel they are pumping to cool the bearings.

Question Number.    93.    A fuel trimmer unit is adjusted at altitude.        Option A.    automatically,
via a fuel trim unit.    Option B.    manually to compensate for propeller torque.    Option C.   
manually to compensate for EGT change.    Correct Answer is.    automatically, via a fuel trim unit.   
Explanation.    We assume here that the fuel trim at altitude is due to decreasing air density&
pressure. The Fuel flow governor (fuel trimmer) does this automatically.

Question Number.    96.    In a FADEC system, how are the power supply windings for channel A and
Channel B wound?.        Option A.    Two independent generators.    Option B.    On one generator with
2 separate windings.    Option C.    One generator and one winding.    Correct Answer is.    On one
generator with 2 separate windings.    Explanation.    The engine alternator is a permanent magnet
alternator with 2 windings within the stator  housing. There may also be a third winding that is used to
indicate H.P RPM  (H.P tachometer) within the same housing.

Question Number.    97.    If an Engine FADEC system loses air-data permanently, the pilot will.       
Option A.    turn that E.E.C Off.    Option B.    select alternate pitot static.    Option C.    switch to Alt
on the relevant E.E.C.    Correct Answer is.    switch to Alt on the relevant E.E.C.    Explanation.    By
switching to Alternate mode manually the E.E.C uses cornerstone Pamb and Tamb.

Question Number.    98.    A FADEC system takes measurements from Engine Speed,.        Option A.   
Temperature and Pressure.    Option B.    and Temperature.    Option C.    and Pressure.    Correct
Answer is.    Temperature and Pressure.    Explanation.    T-ambient, P-ambient and P s3 as a minimum

Question Number.    101.    The end fittings on a fuel non-return valve are normally of different sizes
to.        Option A.    prevent incorrect installation.    Option B.    facilitate bleeding the system.   
Option C.    allow a full fuel flow through the valve.    Correct Answer is.    prevent incorrect
installation.    Explanation.    Also known as check valves, NRV's have different end fittings and
sometimes an arrow showing direction of flow embossed on the casing.
Question Number.    102.    E.E.C receives signals from RPM  sensor and.        Option A.    pressure
sensors.    Option B.    pressure and temperature sensors.    Option C.    temperature sensors.    Correct
Answer is.    pressure and temperature sensors.    Explanation.    Modern FADEC systems receive all
three types of sensor but quite often do not use the EGT signals for control.

Question Number.    103.    When does E.E.C channel change over occur?.        Option A.    On engine
start up.    Option B.    On engine shut down.    Option C.    On fault.    Correct Answer is.    On engine
start up.    Explanation.    The E.E.C prepares for the changeover by resetting the E.E.C on shut down,
but does not actually do it until the  next start. A simple single fault (compared to a complete channel
failure) will not cause a change over.

Question Number.    104.    The possible combined output from all the scavenge pumps in a lubrication
system will be.        Option A.    greater than the pressure pump output.    Option B.    less than the
pressure pump output.    Option C.    the same as the pressure pump output.    Correct Answer is.   
greater than the pressure pump output.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    105.    If the knife-edge blade in a kinetic valve is fully in.        Option A.    pump
pressure is constant.    Option B.    servo pressure is being bled off.    Option C.    servo pressure is
increasing.    Correct Answer is.    servo pressure is being bled off.    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet
Engine page 103 para 31 figure 10-8.

Question Number.    8.    On a gas turbine engine, thermal wing de-icing system derives air.        Option
A.    via air from the H.P turbine.    Option B.    through a pressure regulating shut-off valve
(P.R.S.O.V).    Option C.    through a pressure relief system.    Correct Answer is.    through a pressure
regulating shut-off valve (P.R.S.O.V).    Explanation.    Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 150 Refer

Question Number.    10.    Air bleed for an anti-ice system is.        Option A.    tapped directly off the
compressor.    Option B.    sent through a pressure regulator.    Option C.    sent through the air
conditioning.    Correct Answer is.    tapped directly off the compressor.    Explanation.    With this
method if the engine is running then anti-ice air is always availabl

Question Number.    11.    With bleed valves open for anti-ice.        Option A.    thrust is unaffected.   
Option B.    thrust decreases, fuel consumption decreases.    Option C.    thrust decreases, fuel
consumption increases.    Correct Answer is.    thrust decreases, fuel consumption decreases.   
Explanation.    NIL

Starting and Ignition Systems.

Question Number.    1.    In the H.E.I.U. the discharge resistors.        Option A.    allows the capacitors
to discharge when the unit is switched off.    Option B.    allows sufficient voltage to be stored to
provide relight facilities up to  55,000 ft.    Option C.    protects the unit from excessive voltages.   
Correct Answer is.    allows the capacitors to discharge when the unit is switched off.    Explanation.   
NIL.

Question Number.    2.    In the H.E.I.U. the choke.        Option A.    prolongs the life of the plug.   
Option B.    protects the unit from excessive high voltages.    Option C.    prolongs the discharge.   
Correct Answer is.    prolongs the discharge.    Explanation.    NIL.

Question Number.    3.    In an electrical starting system, the slow start resistor is short circuited by
the.        Option A.    centrifugal Switch.    Option B.    time switch.    Option C.    overspeed switch.   
Correct Answer is.    centrifugal Switch.    Explanation.    NIL.