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1. Hero described what is considered to be the first jet engine, the aeolipile is mentioned
in sources dating back as far as _______?
A. 200 B.C
B. 250 B.C
C. 250 A.D
Explanation: Gas Tuabin Engine 1, Page 1/2 refer

2. When did Leonardo da Vinci using the principle of expanding gases to invent Da
jack?
A. 1629
B. 1500 B.C
C. 1500 A.D
Explanation: Gas Tuabin Engine 1, Page 1/2 refer

3. Who submitted the patented application for the Gas Turbine engine in 1930?
A. Frank Whittle
B. John Barber
C. Von Ohain
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-2.

4. What company developed the first gas turbine engine in America?

A. Boeing Company
B. Bell Company
C. General Electric Company
Explanation: NIL

5. What terms best represent potential and kinetic energies in a turbine engine?
A. Velocity and acceleration of airflow
B. Velocity and motion of airflow
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 C. Heat and motion of airflow
Explanation: NIL

6. Potential energy may be classified as stored energy due to the position of a body,
due to distortion of an elastic body, or due to work produced by
__________________ action.
A. Chemical.
B. Mechanical
C. Chemical and Machanical

B.

C.

body in motion tends to remain inmotion.

A. First
B. Second
C. Third

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and opposite reacting force.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third

the value of his third law of

A. First
B. Second
C. Third

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11 What are the components of total pressure?
A. Static plus ram
B. Ram plus venturi
C. Static minus ram

A. Accelerating in the direction of flow

B. Decelerating in the direction of flow
C. Constant in the direction of flow

13 What is the point of highest pressure within a turbine engine?

A. Compressor
B. Diffuser
C. Combustor

14. What is the only non air breathing jet engine?

A. Rocket Jet
B. Pulse jet
C. Ram jet

15. If the hot exhaust of a gas turbine engine produces no reactive thrust, what type
of engine is it?
A. Turboshaft
B. Turboprop
C. Turbofan

16. The term high-bypass turbofan refers to what significant engine ratio?
A. Fan versus core engine compression ratio
B. Fan versus core engine thrust ratio
C. Fan versus core engine mass airflow ratio

17. The four main factors that affect thrust are altitude, ambient temperature, engine
r.p.m., and what?
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 A. Airspeed
B. Compression
C. Exhaust temperature

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

19. A turbo jet engine gives.

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

20. The basic gas turbine engine is divided into two main sections: the cold section and
the hot section.
A. The cold section includes the engine inlet, compressor, and turbine sections.
B. The hot section includes the combustor, diffuser, and exhaust.
C. The hot section includes the combustor, turbine, and exhaust.

21. A jet engine derives its thrust by.

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

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

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

24. Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point in a flow of gas.

A. the static pressure and dynamic pressure are equal.
B. the static pressure is less than the dynamic pressure.
C. the total energy remains constant.
Explanation. See Chapter 2 of Rolls Royce The Jet Engine.

25. The working fluid of a gas turbine engine is.

A. gasoline.
B. kerosene.
C. air.
Explanation. Kerosene provides the energy to drive the air.

26. Which statements are true regarding aircraft engine propulsion?.

A. Turbojet and turbofan engines impart a relatively large amount of acceleration
to a smaller mass of air.
B. In modern turboprop engines, nearly 50 percent of the exhaust gas energy is
extracted by turbines to drive the propeller and compressor with the rest providing exhaust
thrust.
C. An engine driven propeller imparts a relatively small amount of acceleration to
a large mass of air.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-43.

27. As subsonic air flows through a convergent nozzle the velocity.

A. decreases.
B. increases.
C. remains constant.
Explanation. Bernoulli's Theorem again.

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28. In a twin spool compressor system, the first stage turbine drives the.
A. N2 compressor.
B. N1 and N2 compressors.
C. N1 compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-18.

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

30 Which of the following units are generally used to measure aircraft noise?.
A. Effective perceived noise decibels (E P N d B).
B. Decibels (dB).
C. Sound pressure.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The jet engine page 199 refers.

31. The diffuser section is located between.

A. the burner section and the turbine section.
B. station No. 7 and station No. 8.
C. the compressor section and the burner section.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-20.

32. If the LP shaft shears.

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

33. The term Pt7 means.

A. pressure and temperature at station No. 7.
B. the total pressure at station No. 7.
C. the total inlet pressure.
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34. What section provides proper mixing of the fuel and efficient burning of the gases?.
A. Diffuser section and combustion section.
B. Combustion section and compressor section.
C. Combustion section only.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-21.

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

36. The pressure of supersonic air as it flows through a divergent nozzle.

A. decreases.
B. increases.
C. is inversely proportional to the temperature.
Explanation. A&P Airframe Textbook Page 2-31 and 2-32.

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

38. A turbojet engine is smoother running than a piston engine because.

A. the lubrication is better.
B. it runs at a lower temperature.
C. it has no reciprocating parts.
Ans.- it has no reciprocating parts.

39. A gas turbine engine comprises which three main sections?.

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 A. Compressor, diffuser, and stator.
B. Turbine, compressor, and combustion.
C. Turbine, combustion, and stator.

40. When a volume of air is compressed.

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

41. The pressure of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle.

A. increases.
B. remains constant.
C. decreases.

42. If a volume of a mass of air is 546 cubic feet at 273K, at 274K it will be.
A. 2 cubic feet greater.
B. 1/273 less by weight.
C. 2 cubic feet smaller.

43. In what section of a turbojet engine is the jet nozzle located?.

A. Exhaust.
B. Turbine.
C. Combustion.

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

45. A high bypass engine results in.

A. overall slower airflow and greater propulsive efficiency.
B. overall faster airflow.

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Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplants Page 2-29 refers.

46. Bernoulli's Theorem states that at any point in a flow of gas.

A. the static pressure and dynamic pressure are equal.
B. the static pressure is less than the dynamic pressure.
C. the total energy remains constant.

47. The Brayton cycle is known as the constant.

A. temperature cycle.
B. mass cycle.
C. pressure cycle.

48. In a choked nozzle, velocity increases, and.

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

49. Using standard atmospheric conditions, the standard sea level temperature is.
A. 29°C.
B. 59°F.
C. 59°C.

50. Standard sea level pressure is.

A. 29.92 inches Hg.
B. 29.29 inches Hg.
C. 29.00 inches Hg.

51. The highest pressure in a gas turbine is.

A. at the nozzle exit.
B. at the burner exit.
C. just after the last compressor stage but before the burner.

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52. The velocity of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle.

A. remains constant.
B. increases.
C. decreases.

53. A turboprop engine derives its thrust by.

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

54. Adiabatic compression is.

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

55. In a ducted fan engine, the fan is driven by the.

A. turbine.
B. air passing over the compressor.
C. accessory gearbox.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 2-9.

56. A modular constructed gas turbine engine means that.

A. all engines have a specific component layout.
B. the engine is constructed by the vertical assembly technique.
C. its major components can be removed and replaced without disturbing the rest
of the engine.
Explanation. The Dictionary of Aircraft Terms by Dale Crane has this definition.

57. The accessory gearbox of a high bypass engine is.

A. on the HP Compressor housing.

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C. attached to the turbine casing.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Powerplant Page 3-9.

58. On a gas turbine engine, what is the fan driven by?.

A. I P turbine.
B. LP turbine.
C.H P turbine.
Ans.- LP turbine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 6 refers.

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

60. The density of gas may be expressed as.

A. volume/weight.
B. weight/volume.
C. pressure/volume.
Explanation. Basic Physics this one.

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

62. A divergent duct will cause subsonic flow to decrease in.

A. velocity, increase pressure.

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 B. velocity, pressure remains constant.
C. pressure, increase velocity.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 13 fig 2-3 refers.

63. The Brayton cycle is.

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

64. The purpose of a diffuser is to.

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

65. On a triple spool engine, the first stage of turbines drive.

A. the LP compressor.
B. the HP compressor.
C. the I P compressor.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Fig 2-5-2 refers.

66. What type or shape of flight inlet is found on a business jet?

A. Convergent
B. Divergent
C. Variable geometry.

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A. A supersonic flight inlet
B. A subsonic flight inlet
C. A movable inlet screen.

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68. What is the velocity of gases flowing at the waits of a C-D inlet duct when the
aircraft is flying at suppersonic cruise speed?
A. Subsonic
B. Sonic
C. Supersonic

69. Ram recovery refers to increasing what?

A. Velocity in the flight inlet
B. Thrust in the flight inlet
C. Compression in the flight inlet

70. The typical subsonic aircraft will receive what compression ratio from its flight
inlet at cruise airspeed?
A. 0.5:1
B. 1.5:1
C. 5.0:1

71. Which of the following is more likely to have a screen installed in its inlet duct?
A. Turbojet
B. Turboprop
C. Turbofan
72. What is the purpose of the inlet separator?
A. To remove air velocity
B. To remove air pressure
C. To remove sand and ice

73. The function of an inlet guide vane is to straighten the inlet airflow and direct
it into
A. The compressor.
B. The turbine
C. The combustion chamber

74. What is the cause of compressor stall?

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 A. Turbulent air in the engine inlet.
B. Icing achieved on most turbofan engine inlets.
C. Both of above reason

75. If an electrical de-icing system is operating, thrust will.

A. decrease.
B. remain constant.
C. increase.
Explanation. Hot air anti icing will reduce thrust, not electrical.

76. A bellmouth compressor inlet is used on.

A. helicopters.
B. supersonic aircraft.
C. aircraft with low ground clearance.
Explanation. Jepperson Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-5 refers.

77. Electrical de-icing operates.

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

78. Anti-ice is recommended during.

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

79. A pitot intake is divergent from front to rear because it.

A. reduces ram compression.
B. produces the maximum amount of ram compression.
C. speeds up the air before it hits the compressor face.
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80. The term 'Ram Ratio' in regard to air intakes is the relationship between.
A. ambient pressure and ambient temperature.
B. ambient temperature and compressor inlet temperature.
C. ambient pressure and compressor inlet pressure.

81. An increase in the Ram Ratio of an intake will.

A. have no effect upon the temperature of the air.
B. increase the temperature of the air.
C. decrease the temperature of the air.

82. As an aircraft approaches the transonic range, the aerodynamic efficiency of a

Pitot type intake.
A. increases due to the ram effect.
B. decreases due to the shock wave.
C. is not effected by forward speed.

83. Inlet guide vanes are anti-iced with.

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

84. Intake air turbulence.

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

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

86. A Pitot intake is divergent from front to rear because it.

A. produces the maximum amount of ram compression.
B. reduces ram compression and turbulence.
C. speeds up the air before it hits the compressor face.
Explanation. Rolls Royce Jet Engine Page 245 refers.

87. With an electrical ice protection system, the heating elements operate.
A. continuously.
B. part continuous - part intermittent.
C. intermittently.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 150 refers.

88. The purpose of a bellmouth compressor inlet is to.

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

89. The vortex dissipators installed on some turbine-powered aircraft to prevent

engine FOD utilize.
A. variable geometry inlet ducts.
B. variable inlet guide vanes (IGV) and/or variable first stage fan blades.
C. a stream of engine bleed air blown toward the ground ahead of the engine.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 3-12.

90. Variable Ramp Intakes restrict airflow by.

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

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

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

93. Anti-icing for a turboprop is achieved by.

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

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

95. Electrical anti-ice.

A. heats oil which is distributed around engine.
B. heats elements, placed under mats around engine.
C. heats air which is distributed around engine.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine page 150 refers.
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96. The cycling speed of the electrical de-icing mat.
A. comes in 4 speeds.
B. is not affected by weather conditions.
C. is affected by weather conditions.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 9-4 refers.

97. The variable inlet guide vanes are operated.

A. by fuel pressure.
B. electrically from cockpit.
C. using N1 fan speed.
Explanation. IGV's have traditionally been electrically controlled and fuel
operated, within an IGV actuator.

98. The velocity of air on entry to compressor inlet on an aircraft flying supersonic
speed would be controlled at.
A. Mach 2.2.
B. Mach 1.
C. 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.

99. If an inlet is choked then the velocity.

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

100. In an aircraft flying at supersonic speed, to reduce the air velocity at the
compressor, the variable intake.
A. exhaust jet cone area increased.
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C. throat area is increased.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 247 refers.

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

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

103. In an electrical de-icing system, the main elements will be on.

A. intermittently, 8 times a minute, dependant on OAT .
B. intermittently, 4 times a minute, dependant on OAT .
C. continuously and intermittently.
Explanation. Rolls Royce the Jet Engine Page 150 refers.

104. Intakes are designed to.

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

Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft gas turbine Powerplant page 3-2 refers.

105. turboprop engine inlet anti-ice system operates.

A. continuously.

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

106. What is true for a bellmouth intake?.

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

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

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108. What main advantage does a centrifugal compressor have over an axial
compressor?
A. Low weight
B. High overall compression
C. Narrow diameter

109. What makes up a stage of axial flow compression?

A. A set of rotor blades.
B. A set of rotor blades followed by a set of stator vanes.
C. A set of stator vanes.

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110. On a dual-spool turbofan, which stage of compression does the fan normally
provide?
A. The first stage of compression
B. The second stage of compression
C. The last stage of compression

7. What is the most common compressor blade attachment to the disk?

A. Dovetail
B. Rivet
C. Pin
111. What main advantage does an axial flow compressor have over a centrifugal
flow compressor?
A. It can achieve a higher overall compression ratio.
B. It can achieve a higher compression ratio per stage.
C. It weighs less.

112. Why does air pressure increase in the engine diffuser section?
A. Air spreads out radially and slows down.
B. Air spreads out axially and slows down.
C. Velocity increases axially.

113. A bypass engine LP compressor.

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

114. How does a dual axial flow compressor improve the efficiency of a turbojet
engine?.
A. The velocity of the air entering the combustion chamber is increased.
B. More turbine wheels can be used.

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Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-13.

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

116. What are the two main functional components in a centrifugal compressor?.
A. Bucket and expander.
B. Impeller and diffuser.
C. Turbine and compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-13.

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

118. The stator vanes in an axial-flow compressor.

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

119. What units in a gas turbine engine aid in stabilisation of the compressor during
low thrust engine operations?.
A. Bleed air valves.
B. Stator vanes.
C. Inlet guide vanes.
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120. What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a centrifugal compressor serve?.

A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic energy.
B. To increase the air velocity.
C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy.

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

122. What is the purpose of the diffuser section in a turbine engine?.

A. To convert pressure to velocity.
B. To reduce pressure and increase velocity.
C. To increase pressure and reduce velocity.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 3-20.

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

124. Bleed valves are normally spring loaded to the.

A. closed position.
B. open position.
C. mid-position.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 31 refers.

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

126. In a turbine engine with a dual spool compressor, the low speed compressor.
A. always turns at the same speed as the high speed compressor.
B. seeks its own best operating speed.
C. is connected directly to the high speed compressor.

127. What units in a gas turbine engine aid in guiding the airflow during low thrust
engine operations?.
A. Stator vanes.
B. Bleed air valves.
C. Inlet guide vanes.

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

129. Compressor stall is caused by.

A. a low angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.
B. rapid engine deceleration.
C. a high angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.

130. What is used to aid in stabilization of compressor airflow?.

A. Variable guide vanes and/or compressor bleed valves.
B. Pressurization and dump valves.
C. Stator vanes and rotor vanes.
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131. What is the primary factor which controls the pressure ratio of an axial flow
compressor?.
A. Compressor inlet temperature.
B. Compressor inlet pressure.
C. Number of stages in compressor.
Explanation. NIL.

132. The non-rotating axial-flow compressor airfoils in an aircraft gas turbine are
known as.
A. stator vanes.
B. bleed vanes.
C. pressurization vanes.

133. The purpose of a bleed valve, located in the beginning stages of the
compressor is to.
A. vent some of the air overboard to prevent a compressor stall.
B. control excessively high RPM to prevent a compressor stall.
C. vent high ram air pressure overboard to prevent a compressor stall.

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

135. The energy changes that take place in the impeller of a centrifugal compressor
are.
A. pressure decrease, velocity decrease, temperature increase.
B. pressure increase, velocity decrease, temperature increase.
C. pressure increase, velocity increase, temperature increase.
Explanation. rolls royce book page 21.

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 136. What is the primary advantage of an axial flow compressor over a centrifugal
compressor?.
A. High frontal area.
B. Greater pressure ratio.
C. Less expensive.

137. Compression occurs.

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

138. Which of the following can cause fan blade shingling in a turbofan engine?.
A. Large, rapid throttle movements and FOD.
B. Engine over temperature, large, rapid throttle movements and FOD.
C. Engine overspeed and large, rapid throttle movements.

139. Severe rubbing of turbine engine compressor blades will usually cause.
A. cracking.
B. bowing.
C. galling.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Powerplant Textbook 4-25.

140. Which two elements make up the axial flow compressor assembly?.
A. Rotor and stator.
B. Stator and diffuser.
C. Compressor and manifold.

141. If the RPM of an axial flow compressor remains constant, the angle of attack
of the rotor blades can be changed by.
A. changing the compressor diameter.
B. changing the velocity of the airflow.
C. increasing the pressure ratio.
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142. The gas turbine Compressor Pressure Ratio is.
A. Compressor inlet pressure divided by Compressor discharge pressure.
B. Mass of air bypassing the combustion system divided by Mass of air going
through the combustion system.
C. Compressor discharge pressure divided by Compressor inlet pressure.

143. An advantage of the centrifugal flow compressor is its high.

A. ram efficiency.
B. pressure rise per stage.
C. peak efficiency.

144. The compression ratio of an axial flow compressor is a function of the.

A. number of compressor stages.
B. air inlet velocity.
C. rotor diameter.

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

146. The procedure for removing the accumulation of dirt deposits on compressor
blades is called.
A. the purging process.
B. the soak method.
C. field cleaning.

147. The two types of centrifugal compressor impellers are.

A. impeller and diffuser.
B. single entry and double entry.
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 C. rotor and stator.

148. Between each row of rotating blades in a compressor, there is a row of

stationary blades which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades are called.
A. stators.
B. rotors.
C. buckets.

149. Bleed valves are.

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

150. Compressor field cleaning on turbine engines is performed primarily in order

to.
A. prevent engine oil contamination and subsequent engine bearing wear or
damage.
B. prevent engine performance degradation, increased fuel costs, and d
amage or corrosion to gas path surfaces.
C. facilitate flight line inspection of engine inlet and compressor areas for
defects or FOD.

151. If the LP compressor shaft severed.

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

152. An advantage of a centrifugal compressor is.

A. it is dynamically balanced.
B. it is unaffected by turbulence.
C. it is robust and can stand some shock from icing-up.

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Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine Page 19 Refers.

153. Variable inlet guide vanes prevent.

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

154. An axial flow compressor surges when.

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

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

156. Compressor air bleeds promote the flow of air through the early stages by.
A. opening to allow air in.
B. closing.
C. opening to allow air out.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 8-7 refers.

157. Compressor blades have a reduced angle of attack at the tips.

A. to prevent turbine stall.
B. to increase the velocity.
C. to allow uniform axial velocity.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-16 refers.
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158. Compressor surge is caused by.
A. over fuelling.
B. rapid closing of the throttle.
C. prolonged engine running at high RPM.
Explanation. Jeppesen Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-26 refers to fuel system
malfunction - over fuelling.

159. What purpose do the diffuser vanes of a centrifugal compressor serve?.

A. To convert pressure energy into kinetic energy.
B. To increase the air velocity.
C. To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy.

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

161. What is the surge margin of an axial flow compressor?.

A. The margin between the compressor working line and the surge line.
B. The margin between minimum and maximum pressure ratio obtained at
constant RPM.
C. The margin between the stall condition and the surge condition.
Explanation. Rolls Royce The Jet Engine figure 3-14 refers. (See the 'safety
margin').

162. The compression ratio of a jet engine is.

A. the compressor outlet pressure divided by the number of compressor
stages.
B. the ratio between turbine pressure and compressor outlet pressure.
C. the ratio between compressor outlet pressure and compressor inlet
pressure.

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Explanation. The higher the ratio the more efficient the engine.

163. Variable inlet guide vanes help to prevent.

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

164. Air through the compressor, before entering the combustion chamber, passes.
A. through divergent passage to increase the pressure.
B. through nozzles to increase the velocity.
C. through divergent passage to decrease the pressure.
Explanation. All compressor blades and stators are divergent, and all increase
pressure.

165. Low mass airflow through a compressor will produce.

A. stalling of rear stages.
B. stalling of early stages.
C. no effect.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-25 refers.

166. A bleed valve.

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

167. A compressor stage stalls when.

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

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168. Inlet guide vanes are fitted to.
A. control the quantity of air entering the intake.
B. guide the airflow onto the turbine rotor first stage.
C. control the angle of airflow into the compressor.
Explanation. Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 3-24 refers.

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

170. An abradable lining around the fan is to.

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

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

172. Tip speed of a centrifugal compressor can reach.

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

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173. What is the profile of a compressor blade?.
A. A cutout that reduces blade tip thickness.
B. The leading edge of the blade.
C. The curvature of the blade root.
Explanation. Jeppesen A&P Technician Propulsion Textbook 3-16.

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

175. What is a compressor stage?.

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

176. Advantage of an axial flow over a centrifugal flow gas turbine engine.
A. power required for starting is less.
B. low weight.
C. 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.

177. Compressor blades reduce in length.

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

178. Deposit build-up on compressor blades.

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

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

180. In a compressor, diffusion action takes place across.

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

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

182. What is the purpose of pressure balance seal?.

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

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

184. What is the acceptable damage on stator blades that have been blended?.
A. One third along from root to tip.
B. One third from tip to root.
C. One third chord wise.
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

185. With regard to compressor blades, which of the following is true? No damage
is permissible on.
A. a shroud fillet area.
B. the lip of a blade.
C. the last third of the outboard leading edge.
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.

186. Identify a function of the cascade vanes in a turbojet engine compressor

section.
A. To remove air swirl before the combustion chamber.
B. To direct the flow of air to strike the turbine blades at a desired angle.
C. To decrease the velocity of air to the combustor.
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.

187. The pressure ratio can be influenced by.

A. compressor inlet temperature.

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 B. number of stages in compressor.
C. compressor inlet pressure.
Explanation. Compressors are rated by their pressure ratio, the more stages the
greater the pressure ratio.

188. Air bleed valves are.

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

189. The compressor case annulus is.

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

190. If the tip clearance in a centrifugal compressor is too small.

A. there would be pressure losses through leakage.
B. there is danger of seizure.
C. 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.

191. What is meant by a compressor stage?.

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

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

193. Nozzle Guide Vane bow is an indication of.

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

194. A build up of foreign objects and dirt on compressor blades.

A. has a large effect on compressor efficiency and may cause corrosion.
B. has no effect on the efficiency of the compressor but may cause corrosion.
C. has no effect on compressor efficiency due to the speed of rotation.
Explanation. Compressor washes are used to reduce this problem.

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

196. In a twin spool compressor, the LP section runs at.

A. a lower RPM than the HP spool.
B. a higher RPM than the HP spool.
C. the same RPM than the HP spool.

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