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QUESTION BANK
1 The turbine of the jet engine : (Ref : Treager, Page no. 198)
(1). Circulates air to cool the engine
(2). Rotates the compressor
(3). Increases air velocity for propulsion
(4). As in 1 & 2 drives the accessories
2 Brayton cycle consists of : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 26)
(1) two isothermal and two adiabatic processes
(2) two adiabatic and two isobaric processes
(3) two isothermal and two isobaric processes
(4) two adiabatic and two isochoric processes
3 The ramjet must be assisted to obtain a velocity in excess of about : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 9)
(1) 250 kmph
(2) 407 kmph
(3) 250 mph
(4) both 2 and 3 are correct
4 The amount of force or thrust produced depends on : (Ref : Treager, Page no. 146)
(1). The amount of mass of air moved through the engine.
(2) The extent to which this air can be accelerate(4)
(3). Both 1 & 2.
(4). None of the above
5. The effect of turbofan design is to : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 17)
(1) increase power/ weight ratio
(2) increase weight / power ratio
(3) improve thrust specific fuel consumption
(4) both 1 and 3
6. The propulsive efficiency of a bypass engine is more than that of a turbojet because of : (Ref :
OTIS, Page no. 18)
(1). Higher velocity of jet efflux
(2). More kinetic energy wasted to atmosphere
(3). Lower velocity of jet efflux
(4). None of the above
8. In normal cruising range the propulsive efficiency of a turbojet : (Ref : Treager, Page 36)
(1). Decreases as speed increases
(2). Increases as speed decreases
(3). Increases as speed increases
(4). Is not affected by speed
9. Equivalent Shaft Horse Power of a turboprop engine , when the a/c is flying is given by the
formula : (Ref : Treager, Page no. 157)
(1) ESHP = SHP + thrust(lbs)375/mph
(2) ESHP = SHP+ thrust/2.5
(3) ESHP = SHP+ thrust(lbs) mph/375
(4) ESHP = SHP+ mph375/thrust
10. Anti-icing of turbojet engine air inlets is accomplished by : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 48)
(1) electrical heating elements inside the inlet guide vanes
(1) hot air ducted over the outside of the inlet guide vanes
(1) engine bleed air ducted through the critical areas
(1) electrical heating elements located within the engine air inlet cowling
11 A turboprop power plant propeller : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 15)
(1) is governed at the same speed as the turbine
(1) controls the speed of the engine in the beta range.
(1) accounts for 75 to 85 percent of the total thrust output
(1) accounts for 15 to 25 percent of the total thrust output
12 The abbreviation "P" with subscript t7 used in turbine engine terminology means : (Ref :
OTIS, Page no. 149)
(1) the total inlet pressure.
(2) pressure and temperature at station No. 7
(3) seven times the temperature divided by total pressure.
(4) the total pressure at station No. 7.
13 Which statement is true regarding jet engines?
(Ref : OTIS, Page -20)
(1) At the lower engine speeds, thrust increases rapidly with small increases in RPM.
(2) At the higher engine speeds, thrust increases rapidly with small increases in RPM.
(3) Gas turbine engines operate less efficiently a high altitudes due to the lower temperature
encountered
(4)The thrust delivered per pound of air consumed is less at high altitude than at low altitude.
14 Short takeoff run is required in :
(1) cold days
(2) hot days
(3) as in 2 and with turbo props
(4) as in 1 and with turbo props
15. In a pulse jet the flapper valves (shutters) are closed by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 10)
(1) incoming air flow
(2) springs
(3) pressure of exhaust gases
(4) both (2) and (3)
16. The ramjet must be assisted to obtain a velocity in the excess of about : (Ref : OTIS, Page
9)
(1). 403 kmph
(2). 200 kmph
(3). 200 mph
(4) 250 kmph
17.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
18. The propulsive efficiency of a Jet Engine is expressed as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 37)
(1). 2 V j
(2) V
(3) 2V1/V1+V2
(4). 2(V+Vj) V+Vj2(V+Vj)V+Vj V
19. Mark the correct statement : (Ref : OTIS, Page 26)
(1) volume through compressor decreases
(2) volume through turbine decreases.
(3) volume through exhaust nozzle decreases
(4) both 1 and 3 are correct
20. When a convergent nozzle is chocked , then the velocity of the gas flowing through it : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 30)
(1). Can be increased further without increasing the temperature.
(2). Cannot be increased further unless its temperature is increased
(3). Does not depend on its temperature.
(4). Cannot be increased on the cost of static pressure
21 In a front fan engine reverse thrust is obtained by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 17)
(1) reversing the hot stream and spoiling the fan airflow
(2)reversing the fan airflow and spoiling exhaust gas flow
(3)spoiling hot airflow and spoiling cold airflow
(4)reversing hot airflow and reversing cold airflow
22 The formula for thrust Horse Power is : (Ref : OTIS, Page ;- 33)
(1). Thp =thrust x 375
(2). Thp = thrust x mph
(3). Thp = Thrust x mph (a/c speed)
375 mp/hr
(4). Thp = 375 mph 375thrust thrust x mph
23 If an a/c is travelling at a speed of 300 mph and its jet velocity is 600 mph, then its propulsive
57. Which of the following is not the aerodynamic advantage of a gas turbine engine over
reciprocating engine (Ref : OTIS, Page 14)
(1). Smaller necelle possible
(2). Negligible cooling power required
66. A bellmouth inlet duct would most likely be found on a : (Ref : OTIS, Page 51)
(1) business jet (2) helicopter
(3) airliner
(4) supersonic transport jet
67. When the a/c speed is equal to the jet velocity then propulsive efficiency and thrust is
respectively: (Ref : OTIS, Page 37)
(1) zero & 100%
(2) 100% and zero
(3) both 100%
(4) both 50%
68. The air inlet duct is generally rated in : (Ref : Treager, Page 162)
(1) duct pressure efficiency ratio
(2) Ram recovery point
(3) duct recovery point
(4) Either 1 or 2
69 . Kinetic energy contained by the air in a centrifugal compressor is converted in to pressure
energy by- (Ref : Treager, Page 169)
(1) impeller
(2) manifold
(3) diffuser
(4) entry duct
70. Maximum K. E. is wasted in : (Ref : OTIS, Page 15)
(1) turboprop
(2) turbo shaft
(3) turbojet
(4) turbofan
79. Which of the following depicts the four common types of jet reaction engine- (Ref : OTIS,
Page 9)
(1)
turbo jet, ram jet, pulse jet, combustion jet
(1)
turbo jet, ram jet, pulse jet, rocket jet
(1)
turbo jet, ram jet, rocket jet, axial jet
(1)
turbo jet, ram jet, pulse jet, centrifugal jet
80. Propulsive efficiency is defined as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 36)
(1) external engine efficiency
(2) internal engine efficiency
(3) thrust efficiency
(4) 1 & 3
81 Which of the two are expressed in same unit of measurement- (Ref : OTIS, Page 19)
(1) thrust & work
(2) thrust & power
(3) thrust & force
(4) thrust &
horse power
82 Equivalent shaft horse power is calculated by adding shaft horse power to (Ref : OTIS, Page
35)
(1) net thrust
(2) gross thrust
(3) thrust horse power
(4) none
83 A subsonic business jet will have an inlet duct of- (Ref : OTIS, Page 48)
(1) convergent design
(2) divergent design
(3) straight through design
(4) convergent - divergent design
84 Which section in a gas turbine engine contributes maximum forward thust- (Ref : Treager,
Page 144)
(1) compressor
(2) combustion chamber
(3) turbine
(4) exhaust
dust
85. Given wt. of air flowing at the inlet of an engine is 100 lbs/sec on ground and exhaust air
velocity is 960 ft/sec for a jet engine, then the thrust is- (Ref : Treager, Page 141)
(1) 3000 lbs
(2) 3,500 lbs
(3) 2000 lbs
(4) none of the
above
86. A turbo prop engine under static running condition produces 1000 SHP and 250 lbs of thrust.
The ESFC of the engine is 0.6 lbs/ESHP/hr. The fuel consumption per hour is (Ref : Treager,
Page 157)
(1) 750 lbs
(2) 660 lbs
(3) 550 lbs
(4) 600 lbs
87. Duct pressure efficiency ratio is defined as - (Ref : OTIS, Page 65)
(1) ability of the duct to convert static pressure energy to kinetic energy
(1) ability of the duct to convert kinetic energy of the air stream into static pressure energy
without loss in total pressure
(1) ability of the duct to convert total pressure energy into dynamic pressure energy
(1) none of the above
88. A given rpm change has more effect on thrust- (Ref : Treager, Page 146
(1) at lower engine speed
(2) at higher engine speed
(3) at all engine speed
(4) none of the above
89. The turbine horse power is given by formula- (Ref : Treager, Page 198)
Cp DT Wa 550
(1) ----------------------778
Cv DP Wa 778
(2) --------------------------550
Cp DT Wa 778
(3) ----------------------550
Cp DT Wf 778
(4) --------------------------550
90. Turbojet engines are very efficient at high speed & high altitude flying because: (Ref :
Treager, Page 148)
(1)
its propulsive efficiency is low
(1)
its propulsive efficiency is high
(1)
the exhaust gas volume relative to the surrounding atm is increased;
(1)
2 & 3
91 A basic type of jet engine which comprises of a flapping air entry section termed as : (Ref :
Rolls Royce, Page 3)
(1)
pulse jet
(2) pure jet
(3) turbo jet
(4) ram jet
92 Variable area entry guide vanes will provide a : (Ref : OTIS, Page 65)
(1) surge free compressor operation
(2) positive turbine back pressure
(3) satisfactory anti-icing system operation
(4) positive ram pressure to the compressor
93 Bell mouth inlets are normally used for : (Ref : Rolls Royce, Page 50)
(1)
high performance engine
(2) high speed engine
(3)
engine rating purpose
(4) turboprop engine
94 Engine pressure ratio is determined by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 93)
(1)
multiplying engine inlet total pressure by turbine outlet total pressure.
(1)
Multiplying turbine outlet pressure by engine inlet total pressure
(1)
Dividing turbine outlet total pressure by engine inlet total pressure.
(1)
Dividing engine inlet total pressure by turbine outlet total pressure
95. During starting as the engine rpm increases the air bleed valves are automatically : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 75)
(1).
Opened
(2).
Closed
(3).
Not affected by engine rpm
(4).
None of the above
96. The engine pressure ratio (EPR) indicator is a direct indication of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 93)
(1) engine thrust being produced
(2) pressure within the turbine section
(3) pressure ratio between the front and aft end of the compressor
(4) ratio of engine rpm to compressor pressure
97. The angle of variable inlet guide vanes and stator guide vanes is varied by actuator by sensing
: (Ref : Treager, Page 176)
(1).
inlet air pressure and engine speed
(2).
Inlet air temperature and engine rpm
(3).
Turbine entry temperature and engine rpm
(4).
Turbine entry temperature and compressor delivery pressure.
98. In a turboprop engine reverse thrust action is obtained by : (Ref : Treager, Page 15)
(1)
changing the jet nozzle area and pitch of the propeller blade
(1)
changing the direction of gas flow
(3)
changing the pitch of the propeller blade
(4)
by using bucket doors
99. In the combustion chamber of a gas turbine engine local deceleration of air is required : (Ref
: Treager, Page 172)
(1).
To increase the pressure of compressed air
(2).
(3).
(4).
100. To make sure that the inlet air enters the impeller of centrifugal compressor, the type of
guide vanes used is : (Ref : Treager, Page 172)
(1). Stationary guide vanes
(2). Variable guide vanes
(3). Rotating guide vanes
(4). Cascade vanes
101 What is the principal advantage of using propeller reduction gears ? (Ref : OTIS, Page
159)
(1) to enable the propeller rpm to be increased without an accompanying increase in engine rpm.
(2) the diameter and blade area of the propeller can be increase(4)
(3) to enable the engine rpm to be increased with an accompanying increase in power and
allow the propeller to remain at a lower, more efficient rpm.
(4) to enable the engine rpm to be increased with an accompanying decrease in propeller rpm.
102 T.S.F. =
(Ref : Treager, Page 157)
(1) total wt. of fuel consumed (WF) / pound of thrust (fn)
(2) pounds of thrust / total wt. of fuel consumed
(3) only (2) is correct
(4) none
103 Net thrust is equal to: (Ref : OTIS, Page -30)
(1) difference between gross thrust and ram drag
(2) addition of gross thrust and ram drag
(3) only (1) is correct
(4) none
104 The exhaust noise can be reduced by : (Ref : Treager, Pg 210)
(1). Decreasing the mixing rate
(2). Increasing the mixing rate
(3). Increasing the velocity of the gases (4). Keeping the same pattern of the exhaust jet
105. The gas turbine engines works on : (Ref : OTIS, Page 26)
(1) otto cycle
(2) diesel cycle
(3) carnot cycle
(4) brayton cycle
106. Brayton cycle is a :
112 The ratio of work done in moving the a/c forward to the energy spent in accelerating the gas
rearward is
defined as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 36)
(1) thermal efficiency
(2) volumetric efficiency
(3) propulsive efficiency
(4) operating efficiency
113 The bypass engine is also called as a :
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
turboprop engine
turbofan engine
turbo shaft engine
turbojet engine
114 The ratio established between the amount of air passes outer of the engine and the amount of
air passes inside the core of the engine is called as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 18)
(1) by pass ratio
(2) engine pressure ratio
(3) compression ratio
(4) none of the above
115. The both elements of combustion, the fuel and oxidizer are carried in a :
Page 9)
(1) turbojet
(2) pulse jet
(3) rocket
(Ref : OTIS,
117. Choose the right statement (Ref : OTIS, Page 15 & 16)
(1) turbofan produces least noise
(2) turbojet has least thrust specific fuel consumption
(3) turbojet is less efficient at high altitude
(4) all the above are correct.
118. Turbine discharge pressure is identified in service manuals and by engine instruments as :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 91)
(1) Pt 7
(2) Pt2
(3) Tt2
(4) Tt7
119. In the atmosphere, in free air, if the pressure goes up then density
Page 148)
(1) increases
(2) decreases
(3) doesn't changes
(4) will not affect
(Ref : Treager,
120. Which statement is true regarding jet engine (Ref : Treager, Page 152)
(1) thrust increases as temperature of air increases
(2) thrust decreases as air pressure increases
(3) thrust increases as temperature decreases
(4) thrust increases as density decreases
121 Gross thrust is the amount of thrust produced by a turbo-jet
(1) when the a/c is in flight
(2) when a/c is not moving in the air
(3) when the engine is running and the a/c is stationary
122 At low altitude and below sonic speed
(1) turbo-jet engine is more efficient
(2) turbo-prop engine is more efficient
(3) both are efficient
129. A gas turbine engine that delivers power through a shaft to operate something other than
propeller is referred
to as _______ engine: (Ref : OTIS, Page 14)
(1) Turbo fan
(2) Turbo jet
(3) Turbo shaft
(4) Turbo prop
130. Variable inlet guide vanes are installed in front stage of compressor to:
Page 322)
(1)
to decrease mass of the air flow
(1)
to increase mass of air flow
(1)
to prevent compressor surge
(1)
none
(Ref : OTIS,
131 Which gas turbine engine has highest propulsive efficiency at super sonic a/c speed: (Ref :
OTIS, Page 37)
(1) Turbo jet
(2) Turbo prop
(3) Turbo shaft
(4) Turbo fan
132 Compressor efficiency is based on principle of: (Ref : OTIS, Page 55)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
153 As the compressor speed is reduced from its design value the variable stator vanes are
progressively : (Ref : OTIS, Page 8-1)
(1) opened
(2) closed
(3) not affected by compressor speed
(4) none of the above
154 Discrete tone is produced by regular passage of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1). Wakes through stationary blades
(2).Rotating blades through wakes from the preceding stationary blades.
(3). With a smooth air stream only
(4). None of the above
155. Background noise is produced by the reaction of each blade to the passing of air over its
surface : (Ref : Treager, Pg 210)
(1). Even with a smooth air stream with no wakes.
(2). With a turbulent air stream with
wakes only
(3). With a smooth air stream only
(4). None of the above.
156. A purpose of the shrouds on the turbine blades of an axial flow engine is to : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-39)
(1) reduce vibration
(2) shorten run-in-time
(3) increase tip speed
(4) reduce air entrance
157. How does a dual axial-flow compressor improve the efficiency of a turbojet engine ? (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1) more turbine wheels can be used reduced
(2) combustion chamber temperatures are less
(3) higher compression ratios can be obtained
(4) the velocity of the air entering the combustion chamber is increase(4)
158. A turbine engine compressor which contains vanes on both sides of the impeller is a : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1) single entry centrifugal compressor
(2) double entry centrifugal compressor
(3) double entry axial-flow compressor
(4) single entry axial-flow compressor
159. Stator blades in the compressor section of an axial-flow turbine engine : (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-19)
(1) increases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(2) straighten the airflow and accelerate it.
(3) decreases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(4) all the above
160. In the compressor of a gas turbine engine : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1). Pressure rises
(2). Temperature rises (3). None of the above
(4). Both (1) & (2)
161 What is meant by a double entry centrifugal compressor : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-13)
(1). A compressor that has two intakes
(2). A two stage compressor independently connected to the main shaft.
(3). A compressor with vanes on both sides of the impeller
(4). Only (2) is wrong
162 What is the primary advantage of an axial flow compressor over a centrifugal compressor :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1). More frontal area
(2). Less expensive
(3). More pressure per stage
(4).. Greater pressure ratio
163 The outlet of compressor stator has : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-18)
(1). Less area than its inlet area
(2). More area than its inlet area
(3). It forms a convergent passage
(4). None of the above is correct.
164 Mark the correct statement : (Ref : OTIS, Page 2-18)
(1). Volume through compressor decreases
(2). Volume through turbine decreases.
(3). Volume through exhaust nozzle decreases.
(4). Both (1) & (2) are correct.
165. In the twin engine spool compressor system the first stage turbine drives the : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-35)
(1). N1 & N2 compressor
(2) N1 compressor
(3). N2 compressor
(4). Either N1 or N2 compressor.
166. Which statement is true regarding the compressor : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1). Centrifugal compressor is usually more robust than axial flow compressor
(2). Axial flow compressor is usually more robust than centrifugal compressor
(3). The axial flow compressor consumes less air than centrifugal flow
(4). Centrifugal compressor can be designed for higher compression ratios.
167. Which of the following statement is false regarding two spool compressor : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-13)
(1). It gives high altitude performance
(2). It prevents compressor stall
(3) It provides very high pressure ratio.
(4). Rear turbine drives rear compressor
168. Which of the following is more susceptible to warpage : (Ref : Treager, Page 190)
(1). Can type combustion chamber
(2). Can -annular type combustion chamber
(3). Annular combustion chamber
(4). Both (1) & (2).
169. The highest heat-to-metal contact in a jet engine is the : (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) burner cans
(2) exhaust cone
(3) turbine inlet guide vanes
(4) turbine blades
170. Which of the following are the most common types of thrust reversers used on turbine
engine powered
aircraft : (Ref : Treager, Page 207)
(1) convergent and divergent
(2) rotary air vane and stationary air vane
(3) mechanical blockage and aerodynamic blockage
(4) cascade vane and blocked door
171 In a high super sonic aircraft : (Ref : Treager, Page 207)
(1) convergent nozzle is used
(2) divergent nozzle is used
(3) convergent-divergent nozzle is used
(4) divergent -convergent nozzle is used
172 The exhaust noise can be reduced by : (Ref : Treager, Page 216)
(1). Decreasing the mixing rate
(2). Increasing the mixing rate
(3). Increasing the velocity of the gases
(4). Keeping the same pattern of the exhaust jet
173 In an after burner flame when flame is created as a result of fuel / air mixture being sprayed
on to a platinum based element, the type of ignition is : (Ref : Treager, Page 232)
(1) hot shot ignition
(2) platinum flame ignition
(3) torch ignitior
(4) catalytic ignitor
174 When the exhaust gases flow through the divergent section of a supersonic jet nozzle :
(Ref : Treager, Page 206)
(1) pressure increases and velocity decreases
(2) pressure decreases and velocity decreases
(3)velocity increases and pressure decreases
(4) velocity decreases and pressure increases
175. Which one of the following is the ultimate limiting factor of turbine engine operation :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 2-32)
(1) compressor inlet air temperature
(2) compressor outlet pressure
(12A P 105)
(12A
(OTTIS
(2) compressor stall
(4) all above
(OTTIS
(OTTIS
(OTTIS
(OTTIS 3 39)
(2) by the intermediate
(4) by all the turbine
(12A P 57)
(2) two numbers of rotors
(4) none above
201 Diverting the thrust path for the control of a/c speed is a method of :
(Ref : Treager,
Pg 228)
(1) thrust augmenting
(2) thrust reversing
(3) thrust cancellation (4) all are
correct
202 What are the two basic elements of the turbine section in a turbine engine: (Ref : Treager,
Page 199)
(1) impeller and diffuser
(2) hot and cold
(3) turbine and tail cone
(4) stator and rotor
203 The basic gas turbine engine is divided into two main sections: the cold section and the hot
section.
the cold section include the engine inlet, compressor, and turbine section the hot section includes
the combustor, diffuser, and exhaust sections regard the above statements (Ref : Treager, Page
144)
(1) Only No. 1 is true
(2) Only No. 2 is true
(3) neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
(4) No. 1 and No. 2 are correct
204 An advantage of the axial - flow compressor is its: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-21)
(1) low starting power requirements
(2) low weight
(3) high peak efficiency
(4) low peak velocity
205. What is the purpose of the diffuser section in a turbine engine: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-12)
(1) to increase pressure and reduce velocity
(1) to convert pressure to velocity
(1) to reduce pressure and increase velocity
(1) to reduce velocity and reduce pressure
206. In which type of turbine engine combustion chamber is the case and liner removed and
installed as one unit during routine maintenance: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-33)
(1) can
(2) can annualar
(3) annular
214 What is the function of the inlet guide vane assembly on an axial flow compressor: (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-18)
(1) directs the air into the first stage rotor blades at the proper angle
(2) converts velocity energy into velocity energy
(3) converts pressure energy into velocity energy
(4) converts kinetic energy into pressure energy
215. The velocity of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle: (Ref : OTIS, Page 32)
(1)
increases
(2)
decreases
(3)
remains constant
(4)
all
216. What is the primary advantage of an axial -flow compressor over a centrifugal compressor:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-21)
(1)
high frontal area
(2)
less expensive
(3)
greater pressure ratio
(4)
high efficiency
217. A gas turbine engine comprises which three air section: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-2)
(1) compressor, diffuser and stator
(2) turbine, combustion and stator
(3) compressor, turbine and tailpipe
(4) turbine, compressor and combustion
218. What type of turbine blades is most commonly used in aircraft jet engines: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-40)
(1) reaction
(2) impulse
(3) impulse-reaction
(4) all above are correct
219. What is the primary factor which controls the pressure ratio of an axial flow compressor:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-19)
(1) number of stages in compressor
(2) compressor inlet pressure
(3) compressor inlet temperature
(4) diffuser inlet pressure
220. Helicopters and Turbo prop's utilize: (Ref : Treager, Pg 228)
(1) water and oil mixture
(2) water and alcohol mixture
(3) distilled water
(4) all
221 The stator vanes in an axial flow compressor functions to increase static pressure by forming:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1)
divergent duct between vane passages
(1)
convergine duct between vane passages
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
229. Highly stressed part of the turbine engine is the: (Ref : Treager, Page 203)
(1)
turbine blade
(2)
compressor disk
(3)
combustion chamber
(4)
turbine disk
230. Volume through the turbine increases in order to: (Ref : Treager, Page 200)
(1)
distribute the load evenly
(1)
as in (1) and extract the energy evenly from all the stages
(1)
as in (2) and prevent build up of back press
(1)
as in (2) and for fast acceleration to the engine
231 Thermocouples are normally made of two different materials : (Ref : OTIS, Page 12-4)
(1)
alumel & constantan
(1)
alumel & chromel
(1)
alumel (Al-Mn-Ni)
(1)
as in (3) & alumel does not attract magnet while chromel attract magnet
232 Hp nozzle guide vanes and turbine blades are made hollow for the purpose of : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-43)
(1) better cooling
(2) thermal loading
(3) reducing weight
(4) better heating
233 The best method of attaching the turbine blades to the disk is : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-42)
(1) fire tree attachment
(2) bulb attachment
(3) dove tail attachment
(4) all the above
234 Exhaust duct : (Ref : Treager, Page 205)
(1)
is made of two stainless steel cone
(2)
as in (1) and the outer cone is usually bolted to the turbine casing
(3)
as in (1) and the inner cine is usually bolted to the turbine casing
(3)
is made up of one stainless steel cone
235. Decreasing the propelling nozzle area by small amount : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-51)
(1)
sharply increase EGT but decrease pressure & velocity
(1)
will sharply decrease EGT but increase pressure & velocity
(1)
will sharply increase EGT and also pressure & velocity
(1)
will sharply decrease EGT and also pressure & velocity
236. One of the best method of suppressing the noise is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-57)
(1)
use corrugated perimeter type exhaust nozzle
(1)
(1)
(1)
1)
1)
1)
245. In axial flow compressor the pressure rise is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-19)
1)
same in all the stage
1)
lesser in initial stages & higher in later stages
1)
higher in initial stages & lower in later stages
1)
depends on the design of the blade
246. In an axial flow compressor the air is pressurized: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-18)
1)
perpendicular to the axis of the engine
1)
parallel to the axis of the engine
1)
radially to the axis of the engine
1)
both 1 & 3
247. Variable inlet guide vane in the front of the compressor are fitted: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-18)
1)
to prevent compressor surge
1)
at higher engine speed
1)
at all engine speed
1)
to increase the velocity of the airflow
248. RPM of axial flow compressor in turbine engine is limited primarily by: (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-17)
(1)
tip speed
(2) compressor ratio
(3) turbine inlet temp.
(4) 'G' forces
249. Purpose of compressor manifold in centrifugal engine is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1)
it distribute the air in turbulence free condition to combustion section
(1)
it distribute the air in turbulence free condition to compressor inlet section
(1)
both (1) and (2)
(1)
none
250. Compressor stall is prevented by: (Ref : Treager, Page 176)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
251 The turbine stator and rotor blades are cooled by: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-43)
(1) compressor bleed air
(3) ambient bleed air
252 Single side impeller is well suited for many a/c installation because it: (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-11)
(1)
get benefit from ram effect
(1)
(1)
(1)
253
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
254 Combustion chambers with magnesium zirconate coating , to combat carbon particles is:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-31)
(1) whitish colour
(2) blue colour
(3) green colour
(4) yellow colour
255. Advantage of reverse flow combustion chamber is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-33)
1) shorter in length
(2) weight reduction
3) pre-heating of compressor discharged air
(4) all of the above
256. In annular throw flow combustor. The perforated liner is often referred to as: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-32)
1) diaphragm (2) dome (3) basket (4) none
257. The function of turbine is to:
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
transform portion of K.E and heat energy in exhaust gases in to mechanical work
transform portion of P.E. in exhaust gases in to mechanical work
only (1) is correct
only (2) is correct
(Ref :
259. One of the advantage of can annular combustion chamber is: (Ref : treager, Page 190)
(1) greater structural stability
(2) as in (1) and lower pressure loss than that of
annular type
(3) as in (1) and lower pressure loss than that of can type
(4) only (2) is correct
260. What are the types of turbine blades between which the area at the inlet is more
than that at outlet (Ref : Treager, Page 201)
(1) impulse type
(2). reaction type
(3). impulse-reaction type
261 The highest heat to metal contact in a jet engine is the (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) burner can
(2) turbine inlet guide vanes
(3)
262
(1)
(2).
(3).
(4).
turbine blades
Purpose of shrouding stator vanes is
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-39)
provide support for longer stator vanes
as in (a) and provides air seal between rotating and stationary part
provides strength to compressor case
all are correct
263 How is the turbine shaft usually joined to the compressor rotor of a centrifugal compressor
turbine engine ? (Ref : Treager, Page 203)
(1) bolted coupling
(2) splined coupling
coupling
264 Which statement is true regarding the compressors :
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4) keyed
265. In a turbofan engine, fan air can account for up to (Ref : Treager, Page 16)
(1) 80% of the engines total thrust
(2) 20% of the engines total thrust
(3) 70% of the engines total thrust
(4) 40% of the engines total thrust.
266. The main advantage of using a compounded twin spool turbine in an a/c are :
(Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1) easy starting
(2) less load on starter
(3) as in (1) and (2)
(4) as in (3) and quick acceleration of engine
267. The nose bullet or nose fair is provided in the front of compressor section is to :
OTIS, Page 3-9)
(1) provide a good look
(2) house the front bearing
(3) allow a streamlined inlet air
(4) all the above are correct
(Ref :
268. The reversal tendency of airflow from high pressure area to low pressure area in case of an
axial flow engine is referred as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-26)
(1) compressor surge
(2) turbulent air flow (3) air blow-by (4) compressor stall
269. The pressure trend of using nine or ten numbers of combustion chambers in gas turbine
engines are of :
(Ref OTIS, Page 3-32)
(1) multiple can type (2) annular type (3) double annular type (4) can-annular type
270. The can-type combustion chambers are more advantageous to be used in : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 2-5)
(1). Axial-flow engines
(2) centrifugal flow engines
(3) both axial flow and centrifugal flow engines
(4) none of the above is correct
271 The turbines used in aero engines are generally of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 2-5)
(1) gas turbines
(2) steam turbines
273 The working temperature is found maximum in the overall length of an engine in : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-30)
(1) turbine section (2) jet pipe (3) combustion chamber
(4) exhaust unit
274 The thermocouple connection taken for reading the JPT (jet pipe temperature ) in cockpit
from : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-45)
(1) exhaust unit (2) jet pipe (3) turbine outlet (4) nozzle guide vane assembly
275. To meet with the standard noise certification the commercial jet engines are provided with :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-57)
(1) thrust reverser (2) thrust augmentor (3) noise suppressor
(4) cascade vanes
276. When a convergent nozzle is chocked , then the velocity of the gas flowing through it :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-45)
(1). Can be increased further without increasing the temperature.
(2). Cannot be increased further unless its temperature is increased
(3). Does not depend on its temperature.
(4). Cannot be increased on the cost of static pressure
277. In a radial flow turbine the airflow is : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-43)
(1) co-axial (2) radially outward (3) radially inward (4) none of the above
278 . What is the profile of a turbine engine compressor blade : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-17)
(1) the shape of the blade root at the disk attachment. (2) the leading edge of the blade.
(3) a cut out that reduces blade tip thickness
(4) the curvature of the blade root.
279. In finwall type combustion chamber liner's advantage is: (J) (Ref : OTIS, Pg 191)
(1) cooling air requirements has been reduced by 50%
(2) cooling air requirements has been reduced by 40%
(3) as in (1) and wt. reduced by 20%
(4) as in (1) and wt. reduced by 50%
280. Function of inlet guide vanes (I.G.V.): (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-18)
1) direct the airflow in to 1st stage rotor blade at proper angle
2) direct the airflow in to last stage rotor blade at proper angle
3) direct the airflow in to all stages rotor blade at proper angle
4) as in (1) and impart swirling motion to air entering in compressor in direction of compressor
rotation and reduce drag
281 Which of the following act as nozzles: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-38)
(1) compressor stator vanes
(2) turbine stator vanes
(3) turbine rotor blades
(4) compressor rotor blades
282 Compressor bleed air is used for: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 9-1)
283 Usually how many igniter plugs are incorporated in jet engine combustor: (Ref : OTIS, Pg
3-31)
(1) 2
(2) 6
(3) 4
(4) 22
284 Advantage of free power turbine: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 2-7)
(1) propeller can be held at very low rpm during taxing with low noise and low blade
erosion
(2) engine is easier to start in cold weather
(3) both (1) and (2)
(4) none
285. Greenish glazed type finish on stationary parts in hot section of gas turbine engine is: (Ref :
OTIS, Pg 3-64)
(1) magnesium zirconate coating
2) zinc chromate coating
3) ceramic coating
4) all
286. Compressor stall is indicated by: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-26)
(1) audible noise
(2) fluctuations in rpm
(3) increased E.G.T.
(4) all
287. The amount of air passing through the engine is dependent upon : (Ref : Treager, Pg 146)
(1) the compressor speed (r.p.m) (2) the forward speed of the a/c
(3) the density of the ambient air (4) all the above
288. The bleed air is tapped for a/c service from : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-10)
(1) any stage of compressor as required (2) diffuser casing (3) exhaust unit (4) air intake
289. The bleed air is used for : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-10)
(1) cabin pressurization, heating and cooling
(2) running instruments
(3) pneumatic starting of engines
(4) all the above are correct
290. The air-flow strikes at the center of an impeller in case of a : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-11)
(1) axial flow engine
(2) centrifugal flow engine
(3) in both (1) and (2)
(4) none of the above is correct
291 The main disadvantage of a centrifugal flow compressor engine are : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 311)
(1) large frontal area for given airflow (2) more than two stages are not practical
(3) very high cost
(4) both (1) and (2) are correct
292 Turbine engine at rest preparing for "take-off" , mass of airflow through engine is 60 pounds ,
exhaust velocity is 1300 feet / se(3) Calculate Gross Thrust: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 2-22)
(4) none
293 Which out of the following combustion chambers is known as a basket type : (Ref : OTIS,
Pg 3-32)
(1) multiple can type (2) reverse flow type (3) annular type
(4) can-annular type
294 The function of a Fuel Control Unit (F.C. U) in the fuel system of gas turbine engine is to :
(Ref : OTIS, Pg 7-9)
(1) control the amount of air
(2) control the air/fuel mixture
(3) control the amount of fuel in relation with the amount of air flow
(4) control the engine power
295. A Booster Pump provided at the outlet of main fuel tank serves the purpose of : (Ref :
OTIS, Pg 9-9)
(1) transferring the fuel from one tank to another tank (2) being used as a priming device
(3) ensuring the positive feeding of fuel to main engine driven pump and avoiding vapour locks
(4) all of the above are correct
296. The engine pressure ratio is a media of computing : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-4)
(1) engine r.p.m (2) engine compression pressure (3) engine thrust
discharge pressure
(4) engine
297. The variable jet nozzle varies the jet nozzle diameter automatically which is operated : (Ref
: OTIS, Pg 3-51)
(1) electrically
(2) mechanically
(3) hydraulically
(4)
electronically
298. The jet pipe is attached to the exhaust unit rear-end in most of the conventional gas turbine
engines with the help of : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-47)
(1) flange fitting
(2) telescopic ring
(3) mechanical coupling
(4) thread
fitting
299. The function of rotor blades in the compressor stages is to : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-16)
(1) convert the pressure energy in to velocity energy
(2) convert the velocity energy into pressure energy
(3) velocity energy into mechanical energy (4) heat energy into mechanical energy
300. The axial flow straighter blades are the : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-16)
(1) 1st row rotor blades of the compressor section
(1) 1st row stator blades of the axial flow engine
(1) inlet guide vanes of compressor section in an axial flow engine
(1) last row of stator blades of compressor section in an axial flow
301 The function of primary air after diffuser section is to : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-31)
(1) cool the combustion chamber
burning of fuel
(3) dilute the hot products at later stage
302 The swirl vanes assembly is provided at the inlet of combustion chamber of : (Ref : OTIS,
Pg 3-31)
(1) mixing the fuel and air proportionately and uniformly
(2) uniform fuel spray
(3) fanning the amount of required air
(4) creating diffusion
303 The fuel burners are provided to : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-35)
(1) inject the fuel in liquid condition
(2) inject fuel in atomised condition
(3) inject the fuel in vapourised condition
(4) both (1) and (2) are correct
304 A gas turbine engine using 10 nos of can type combustion chambers generally uses : (Ref :
OTIS, Pg 3-35)
(1) one igniter plug (2) two igniter plugs
(3) ten igniter plugs
(4) either one
or two igniter plugs
305. Turbine blade cooling is done by which of the following: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-43)
(1) impingement cooling
(2) film cooling
(2) convection
(4) all
306. Performance requirements for combustion chamber are: (Ref : Treager, Pg 194)
(1) stable operation
(3) easy starting
310. Stator blades in the compressor section of an axial-flow turbine engine : (Ref : OTIS, Pg
3-16)
(1) increases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(2) straighten the airflow and accelerate it.
(3) decreases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(4) all the above
311 In a turboprop engine maximum power is : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 2-7)
(1). Produced by jet nozzle
(2). Extracted by turbine
(3). 50%by turbine & 50% by jet nozzle.
(4). None of the above
312 In a front fan engine reverse thrust is obtained by : (Ref : Treager, Pg 222)
(1)
reversing the hot stream and spoiling the fan airflow
(2)
reversing the fan airflow and spoiling exhaust gas flow
(3)
spoiling hot airflow and spoiling cold airflow
(4)
reversing hit airflow and reversing cold airflow
313 In a turboprop engine reverse thrust action is obtained by : (Ref : Treager, Pg 222)
1)
changing the jet nozzle area and pitch of the propeller blade
1)
changing the direction of gas flow
1)
changing the pitch of the propeller blade
4)
by using bucket doors
314 A good thrust reverser should provide -(Ref : Treager, Pg 219)
1) approx 25% of the full forward thrust
1) approx 40% of the full forward thrust
1) approx 50% of the full forward thrust
1) approx 70 % of the full forward thrust
315. The reverse thrust action on a turboprop aircraft is achieve by: (Ref : Treager, Pg 222)
(1) blocking the exhaust
(2) blocking the cold air stream
(3) negative pitch setting of the propeller blade
(4) keeping the propeller in
feathered condition
316. Drag chute or Para brake is not considered suitable for commercial operation because ;
(Ref : Treager, Pg 218)
1) it does not provide efficient braking
1) the chute is easily damaged
1) the chute has to be slowed back at the rear of the fuselage after every landing, which is time
taking process
1) both (2) & (3)
317. In high by pass turbofan engine : (Ref : Treager, Pg 222)
(1) primary air flow is reversed
(2) secondary air flow is reversed
(3) as in (2) and since fan air flow provides less thrust
(4) as in (2) and since fan air flow provides most of the thrust
318. One of the basic requirements for thrust reverser is that is should: (Ref : Treager, Pg 219)
(1) not affect the aerodynamic characteristics of the a/c adversely
(2) as in (1) & not cause re ingestion of the gas stream into the compressor
(3) as in (2) and not increase drag by increasing engine & nacelle frontal area
(4) as in (3) and not affect the basic operation of the engine
319. Thrust reverser are incorporated in most of the jet powered a/c in order to - (Ref : Treager,
Pg 218)
(1) provide efficient braking
(2) reduce the landing run
(3) increase useful load of the a/c by avoiding the installation of larger brakes
(4) all the above
320. The modern thrust reverser can also be used for - (Ref : Treager, Pg 213)
(5) emergency descents
(6) increasing the speed of a/c
(7) lateral control
(8) none of the above
321 Mark the correct Statement : (Ref : Treager, Pg 219)
(1) thrust reverser should produce reverse thrust at least 50% of full forwarded thrust
(2) high freq. Noise present at the lip of the exhaust nozzle
(3) in reverse thrust condition there may be chances of stalling of the engine
(4) all are correct
322 Where is water injected into a turbojet engine for cooling purposes? (Ref : Treager, Pg
225)
(1) compressor air inlet or diffuser. (2) second-stage compressor or turbine
(3) burner can
(4) mass cycle
323 With an increase in the degree of after burning the nozzle area is : (Ref : Treager, Pg 228)
(1). Progressively decreased (2). Remains unchanged
(3). Progressively increased (4). None of the above
324 The increase in thrust due to after burning depends solely upon : (Ref : Treager, Pg 229)
(1). Ratio of the jet pipe pressure
(2). Ratio of the jet pipe temperature
(3). Ratio of the jet pipe absolute temperature
(4). Ratio of the jet pipe absolute
pressure.
325. In an engine fitted with after burner : (Ref : Treager, Pg 229)
(1) pressure ratio is varied
(2) temperature ratio is kept constant
(3) both temperature ratio and pressure ratio are varied (4) pressure ratio is kept constant
326. Assuming temperature ratio = (1)96, the increase in thrust due to after burning is : (Ref :
Treager, Pg 229)
(1). 96% (2). 30% (3). 40% (4). 196%
327. Mark the correct statement : (Ref : Treager, Pg 225)
(1) alcohols has high combustion efficiency
(2) water alone would provide more thrust per pound than water methanol mixture
(3) water has low latent heat of vaporization
(4) a reduction in atmosphere Pressure will cause an increase in thrust
328. Water methanol injection is used for : (Ref : Treager, Pg 225)
(1) increase mass airflow
(2) thrust augmentation
(3) cooling the engine
(4) only (1) & (2) are correct
329. Which of the following is the most advantageous method of thrust augmentation -(Ref :
Treager, Pg 225)
(1) water injection
(2) after burning
(3) ducted fan and by-pass
(4) both (1) & (2)
330. Demineralised is generally used for water injection - (Ref : Treager, Pg 226)
(1) to prevent deposit build up
(2) to prevent frequent field cleaning
(3) to prevent frequent engine trimming
(4) all the above
331 In turbo prop a/c , the propeller generates thrust by - (Ref : OTIS, Pg 2-2)
(1) imparting large acceleration to small amount of air
(2) imparting small acceleration to small amount of air
(3) imparting small acceleration to large amount of air
(4) imparting large acceleration to larger amount of air
332 With a decrease in the degree of after burning the nozzle area is :
(Ref : Treager, Pg
228)
(1). progressively decreased
(2). remains unchanged
(3). progressively increased
(4). none of the above
333 The high bypass ratio engines with out I.G.V produces: (Ref : Treager, Pg 211)
(1) more noise
(3) dependent on position of a/c altitude
334 Which of the following has greater cooling ability: (Ref : Treager, Pg 225)
(1) water alcohol mixture
(3) distilled water
335. The function of exhaust cone assembly of a turbine engine is to (Ref : Treager, Pg
205)
(1)
swirl and collect the exhaust gases in to a single exhaust jet
(1)
straighten and collect the exhaust gases in to a single exhaust jet
(1)
collect the exhaust gases and act as a noise suppressor
336. In high super sonic a/c (Ref : Treager, Pg 207)
(1) convergent nozzle is used
(1) divergent nozzle is used
(1) convergent-divergent nozzle is used
(1) divergent -convergent nozzle is used
337. What happens to velocity as supersonic air flows through a divergent nozzle (Ref : Treager,
Pg 206)
(1) increases
(2) decreases
(3) remains constant (4) is inversely proportional to the temperature
338.In the year 1913, first jet propulsion engine was patented by (RR 1)
(1) Sir George caley
(1) Dr. Charles
(1) A French Engineer Mr. RENE LORIN
(1) None of the above
339. What is athodyd? (RR 1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
340. In the year 1930 who was granted patent to use gas turbine to produce a propulsive jet (RR
1)
(1) Mr. RENE LORIN
(2) Frank Whittle
(3) Sir Issac Newton
(4) All of the above
341 First Turboprop and turbo jet engines which were used an a/c like Dart, Nene or Derwert
were produced by (RR 1)
(1) Rolls Royce of England
(1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd in India
(1) Pratt and Whitney of USA
(1) None of the above
342 Ram Jet flies (RR 3)
(1) A turbo jet engine is fitted in Ramjet
(1) No engine is fitted in Ram jet
(1) Forward motion is imparted to it from external source
(1) b and c is correct
343 A pulse jet engine (RR 3)
(1) use the principle of ram jet
(1) uses the principle of intermittent combustion
(1) it can be run at static condition
(1) b and c is correct
344 A ram jet is often used as a power plant for
(1) missiles and target vehicles
(1) public transport aircraft
(1) bomber aircraft
(1) none of the above is correct
(RR 3)
(RR 11)
(RR 11)
356. In axial flow type engine air is compressed by a series of rotating and stationary aerofoils
moving the air (RR 11)
(1) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
(1) parallel to the longitudinal axis
(1) neither parallel nor longitudinal axis
(1) it is straight flow
357. Centrifugal compressors are mostly used as (Trigger 9)
(1) on small engines
(1) on small engines where a high compression ratio is not essential
(1) big engines
(1) none of the above
358. A spool is defined as (Trigger 12)
(1) a group of compressor stages, a shaft and one or more turbine stages, mechanically linked
(1) as in a plus rotating at the same speed
(1) as in a plus rotating at different speeds
(1) as in a but not rotating at all
359. Axial flow compressors have (Trigger 12)
(1) ability to handle large volume of air flow
(1) as in a plus at pressure ratio in access of 20 :1
(1) as in a but at very less pressure
(1) as in a but very high velocity
360. What is adiabatic efficiency for compressor and turbines? (RR 14)
(1) when air is compressed or expanded at 100% efficiency
(1) as in (1) and where there is no loss of energy due to friction, conduction and turbulence
(1) 90% adiabatic efficiency is considered as good efficiency
(1) all above are correct
361 Mark the correct statement (RR 14)
(1) A turbo jet engines derives its thrust by exhaust only
(1) a turboprop engine derives its thrust by accelerating small mass of air
(1) A turbo jet engine derives its thrust by accelerating small of air to high velocity
(1) a turbojet does not derive thrust from fuel pressure
362 The turbojet engines are efficient at (RR 14)
(1) high speed
(RR 15)
385. In jet engines fuel in the combustion chamber is supplied through (RR 35)
(1) Through inlet valve
(1) Through igniter plug
(1) Through the swirl or
(1) Fuel spray nozzles
386. The amount of fuel added to the air will depend upon (RR 35)
(1) Air supplied
(1) Velocity of air
(1) The temperature rise required
(1) Exhaust velocity
387. Requirement of an efficient combustion chamber is (RR 35)
(1) Efficient combustion system is not needed for turbo prop engine
(1) Fuel is wasted in turbo prop engine
(1) Must be capable of maintaining a stable and efficient combustions over a wide range of
operating conditions
(1) None of the above are correct
388. to avoid blowing of flame away from combustion zone
(1) A low axial velocity is created in the combustion zone
(1) To keep the flame alight through out the range of engine operating condition
(1) No such procedure is adopted in jet engine
(1) (1) + (2) is correct
389. What happens to air which does not enter through the snout in the flame of tube (RR 36)
(1) It is utilized for cooling purpose
(1) It is used to lower the temp of gases before entering the turbine
(1) Flow into the angular space between the flame tube and air casing
(1) All the above are correct
390. The purpose of the air entering through the swirl vanes (RR 36)
(1) This air takes the form of a toroidal vortex similar to smoke ring
(1) This air is used only for cooling
(1) This has the effect of stabilizing and anchoring of flame
(1) 1 and 3 are correct
391 The temperature of the gases released by combustion is (RR 37)
(1) About 5000F to 6000F
(1) About 18000F to 20000F
(1) About 18000C to 20000C
(1) About 12000C to 14000C
392 spark is initiated in the combustion chamber
(1) By a sparking plug
(1) By an igniter plug
(1) By hand with a torch
(1) The high speed of rotation causes tensile stress to turbine disc and blades
(1) 1 and 2 are correct
(1) All the above are incorrect
417. Nickel alloys are used in the manufacture of Nozzle guide vanes because of their (RR 54)
(1) Static condition and no rotational stress
(1) 1 + heat resistance is the property most required
(1) Cooling enhances the efficiency
(1) All the above are correct
418. The turbine blades must possess (RR 57)
(1) Resistance to fatigue and thermal shock
(1) Resistance to corrosion and oxidation
(1) Must easily be formed and machined by current manufacturing methods
(1) All the above are correct + better creep resistance properties
419. Balancing (RR 57)
(1) Balancing is effected on a special balancing machine
(1) Balancing is an extremely important operation
(1) In view of high rotational speeds and the mass of materials balancing is required
(1) All the above are correct + any slight imbalances can seriously effect the engine
bearings and engine operation
420 Exhaust system (RR 59)
(1) In turbo jet engine exhaust system provides the resultant thrust
(2) Passes the turbine discharge gases at an angle to atmosphere at velocity and direction
(3) The velocity and pressure of the exhaust gases create the thrust
(4) 1, 2 & 3 are correct statements
421 In some engines exhaust system may have
(RR 59)
(1) Thrust reverser system
(2) Noise suppression on system
(3) Variable area propelling nozzle
(4) May have any one or two or all the above mentioned systems
422 The exhaust cone (RR 61)
(1) Is covering the turbine blades
(2) Increases the area
(3) Is serving no useful purpose
(4) Prevents the exhaust gases from flowing across the rear face of turbine disc
423 In turbo jet engines (RR 61)
(1) Exhaust gases pass to the atmosphere through the propelling nozzle
(2) Propelling nozzle is a convergent duct
(3) Velocity increases in propelling nozzle
(4) 1, 2, 3 + velocity remains subsonic at low thrust only
424 Mark the correct statement (RR 61)
(1) A fixed area propelling nozzle is only efficient over a narrow range of engine operating
conditions
(2) A fixed area propelling nozzle is not efficient for narrow range of engine operation
(3) A fixed area nozzle is used in all the jet engines
(4) It is possible to use fixed area propelling every where
425. the bypass engines (RR 61)
(1) Have two gas streams to eject to atmosphere
(1) 1 + cool by pass air and hot turbine discharge gases
(1) 1 + 2 and high bypass ratio engines two streams are exhausted separately
(1) All the above are incorrect
426. Exhaust system is (RR 63)
(1) Manufactured from nickel or titanium
(1) Must be capable of with standing high gas temperatures
(1) Must be preventing heat being transferred to the surrounding structure
(1) All the above are correct
427. When the temperatures are very high or when after burning is employed (RR 63)
(1) The jet pipe is specially made them
(1) The jet pipe & struts are made of aluminum alloy
(1) The complete jet pipe is usually double wall construction
(1) All the above are incorrect
428. The cone and streamline fairing is exhaust system (RR 63)
(1) Are subjected to the pressure of the exhaust system
(1) To prevent distorting vent holes are provided to attain a pressure balance
(1) 1 and 2 are correct
(1) All the above are in correct
429. Accessories drive unit provide power for
(1) Hydraulic, pneumatic & electric system
(1) Starter, fuel and oil pumps
(1) Tachometer generator
(1) All the above are correct
(RR 65)
44(4) The main disadvantage of can type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) does not make use of available space
(2) creates a large dimensional engine
(3) both (1) & (2)
445. The main advantage of can type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) can be removed individually for inspection
(2) can not be removed individually for inspection
(3) can be removed alongwith other linears
446. Main characteristics of annual type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) has improved exit temperature distribution
(2) has less surface to volume ration
(3) both (1) & (2)
447. Main characteristics of annular type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) less cooling air is required due to less surface to volume ratio
(2) more cooling air is required due to more surface o volume ratio
(3) less cooling air is required due to more surface to volume ratio
448. Main characteristics of annular type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) structural problem may arise due to large diameter (2) complete use of available space
(3) low pressure loss
(4) all of the above
449. One of the dis-advantage of annular type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) structural problem may arise due to small diameter
(2) structural problem may arise due to large diameter
(3) thick wall cylinder required with this type of burner
450. One of the disadvantage of annular type burner is:
(1) thin wall cylinder required with this type of burner
(2) thick wall cylinder required with this type of burner
(3) normal wall cylinder required with this type of burner
Treager, P-190
451 One of the disadvantage of annular type burner is:
(1) entire burner must be removed from the engine for inspection and repair
(2) thick wall cylinder required with this type of burner
(3) structural problem may arise due to small diameter of burner
Treager, P-190
452 The main advantage of can-annular burner is:
(1) creates structural stability and lower pressure loss than that of can type burner
(2) lesser structural stability and lower pressure loss than that of annular type burner
(3) either (a) or (b)
Treager, P-190
453 The air actually takes part in combustion process is:
(1) about 25%
(2) about 20%
Treager, P-191
(2) one third of its value (3) two third of its value
465. The energy that can be released in the combustion chamber is:
(1) proportional to the mass of air consumed
(2) proportional to the volume of air consumed
(3) both are correct
Treager, P-168
466. For a high bypass ratio turbofan, each 1% improvement in fan efficiency can result in a:
(1) 1% improvement in SFC
(2) 0.75% improvement in SFC
(3) (1)5% improvement in SFC
Treager, P-168
467. For a high bypass ratio turbofan for each 1% improvement in the efficiency of high pressure
compressor:
(1) a 0.5% change in SFC is obtained
(2) a 0.75% change in SFC is obtained
(3) a (1)5% change in SFC is obtained
468. Some of the variable that must be considered when designing rotor blade and stator vane of
axial of flow compressor:
(1) airfoil shape of camber of the blades and vanes
(2) height of the blades and vanes
(3) chord of the blades and vanes
(4) all the above
Treager, P-168
469. Some of the variables that must be considered when designing an axial flow compressors
rotor blades and stator vane:
(1) angle of incidence or stagger angle
(2) blade and vane attachment methods
(3) both (1) and (2)
Treager, P-168
470. The centrifugal compressor consists basically of an:
(1) impeller and diffuser
(2) rotor and stator
Treager, P-169
474 The highest positive pressure that can act on a wing / blade is the so called
(1) stagnation pressure
(2) dynamic pressure
(3) total pressure
Treager, P-171
475. The efficiency of centrifugal compressor:
(1) increases with increase in pressure compare with axial flow compressor
(2) decreases with increase in pressure compare with axial flow compressor
(3) does not have any effect
Treager, P-171
476. The compressor ratio is affected by:
(1) engine speed
(3) both (1) and (2) are correct
Treager, P-173
(3) convergent
491 To measure the tip velocity of compressor blade the formula used in [(D)/12] x [RPM/60]
where [RPM/60] indicates:
(1) revolutions per minute
(2) revolutions per second
(3) revolution per hour
Treager, P-174
492 Formula [(D)/12] x [RPM/60] used to measure compressor tip velocity where [(D)/12]
indicates:
(1) diameter in feet
(2) diameter in inch
(3) diameter in metre
Treager, P-174
493 The angle of attack in axial flow compressor inlet will vary with:
(1) engine r.p.m.
(2) compressor inlet temperature
497. An indication of loud bangs and may be accompanied by flame, vapor or smoke at the
engine inlet and or exhaust can be termed as:
(1) mild stall
(2) severe stall
(3) explosive stall
Treager, P-176
498. Engine failure or malfunction more commonly full effects of a stall can be termed as:
(1) mild stall
(2) severe stall
(3) explosive stall
Treager, P-176
499. Gas turbine engines can be classified according to the:
(1) type of compressor used
(2) the path the air takes through the engine
(3) the way power produced is extract or used
(4) all the above
Treager, P-9
500. Compressor types fall into how may categories:
(1) one
(2) two
(3) three
Treager, P-9
(4) four
(4) none
(3) turbofan
504 Compression is achieved in the axial flow type of the engine by accelerating air outward:
(1) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the machine
(2) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine
(3) either perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine
Treager, P-9
505. The principal advantages of centrifugal compressor are:
(1) raggedness and therefore resistance to foreign object damage
(2) high compressor ratio per stage (with a limited number of stages)
(3) high tolerance of off design condition
(4) all the above
Treager, P-9
506. A spool is defined as a group of compressor stages, a shaft and one or more turbine stages:
(1) mechanically linked and rotating at the same speed
(2) mechanically linked and rotating at the different speed
(3) mechanically independent and rotating at the same speed
Treager, P-12
507. In turbojet engine, all of the propulsive for produced by the engine is derived from:
(1) imbalance of forces within the engine itself
(2) imbalance of forces outside the
engine itself
(3) balance of forces within the engine itself
(4) balance of forces outside the engine
itself
Treager, P-15
508. The main advantages of turbojet engines are:
(1) small frontal area
(2) lightest specific weight
(3) ability to take advantage of high ram pressure ratios
(4) all the above
Treager, P-15
509. One of the main characteristics of turbojet engine is:
(1) relatively low, thrust specific fuel consumption at low altitudes and air speeds
(2) relatively high, thrust specific fuel consumption at low altitudes and air speeds
(3) relatively high, thrust specific fuel consumption at high altitudes and air speeds
(4) none of the above
Treager, P-15
510. One of the main disadvantage of the turbojet engine:
(1) long take off roll
(2) small take off roll
(3) medium take off roll
(4) none of the above
Treager, P-15
511 In case of turbojet engine, mark the correct statement:
(1) only a small amount of jet thrust is available in relatively low pressure, low velocity gas
stream
(2) only a large amount of jet thrust is available in relatively low pressure, low velocity gas
stream
(3) only a small amount of jet thrust is available in relatively high pressure, high velocity gas
stream
(4) only a large amount of jet thrust is available in relatively low pressure, high velocity
gas stream
Treager, P-15
512 The main characteristics of turbo prop engines is high propulsive efficiency at low airspeeds
which results in:
(1) shorter take off rolls
(2) longer take off rolls
(3) medium take off rolls
(4) both (a) and (c) are correct
Treager, P-15
513 The main characteristics of turbo prop engine is:
(1) lowest TSFC
(2) possibility of efficient reverse thrust
(3) more complicated design and heavier weight than a turbojet
(4) all the above
Treager, P-15
514 The turbo prop engine is able to develop high thrust at low air speeds because:
(1) propeller can accelerate large quantities of air at zero forward velocity of airplane
(2) propeller can accelerate small quantities of air at zero forward velocity of airplane
(3) either (a) or (b)
Treager, P-15
515. Turbo prop engines are superior for lifting heavy loads off at:
(1) short and medium length runways
(2) medium and longer length runways
(3) short and longer length runways
(4) either (a) or (b)
Treager, P-15
516. One of the basic requirements for thrust reverser is that it should:
(1) not affect the aerodynamic characteristics of the a/c adversely
(2) as in (a) & not cause re ingestion of the gas stream into the compressor
(3) as in (b) and not increase drag by increasing engine & nacelle frontal area
(4) as in (c) and not affect the basic operation of the engine
Treager, P-219
517.
(I.) Same thrust can be otained by either giving a large mass of air a little extra velocity
or a small mass of air a large extra velocity.
(II.) The ramjet has no major rotating part.
Regarding above statements:
(1) Only (1) is true (2) Only (2) is true (3) None is true
(4) Both are true.
RR pg (3)
518
engine it occurs at a
..
(1) constant pressure & constant temperature
(2) constant volume & constant pressure
(3) constant volume & constant pressure
(3) constant pressure & constant volume.
RR pg. 8
519
An engines EPR is the ratio of the turbine discharge pressure to the
(1) compressor outlet pressure
(2) turbine inlet pressure
(3) engine inlet pressure
(4) both (a) & (c).
APP pg.3-5
520
A turbofan engines thrust ratio is comparison of thrust produced by the fan to the thrust
produced by
(1) engine bypass
(2) engine core inlet
(3) engine core bypass
(4) engine core exhaust
APP pg. 3-6
521 Bypass ratio of turbofan engine is defined as the ratio of incoming air that flow through
bypass to the air that passes through the
(1) engine inlet
(2) engine core
(3) engine exhaust
(4) engine aft fan.
APP pg. 3-6
522
Fan pressure ratio is the ratio of air pressure leaving the fan to air pressure entering the
(1) engine bypass
(2) fan
(3) engine core
(4) none of these
(4) air
535. The burning of additional amount of fuel inside the jet-pipe for increasing the thrust is a
method of :
(1).Thrust augmentation
(2) thrust reversal
(3) noise suppression (4) power
increasement
RR pg. 169
537. The reversal tendency of airflow from high pressure area to low pressure area in case of an
axial flow engine is referred as :
(1) compressor surge (2) turbulent air flow (3) air blow-by (4) compressor stall
GTE pg. 3-24
538. The surging of compressor can be eliminated by employing :
(1). Lowering the blade angle
(2) incorporation of air-bleed valves
(3)incorporation of independent compressor shaft for high pressure & low pressure compressors
(4) all the above are correct
GTE pg. 3-26, -28, -29
539. The can-type combustion chambers are more advantageous to be used in :
(1). Axial-flow engines
(2) centrifugal flow engines
(3) both axial flow and centrifugal flow engines
(4) none of the above is correct
APP pg. 3-22
540. Temperature of hot gases are lowered before the entry at the turbine by the air passing
through
(1) primary zone (2) secondary zone
(3)tertiary zone
(4) by-pass zone
RR pg. 37
541 Mark the correct statement for the NGV
(1) pressure increases & velocity decreases
increases
(3) as in (a) & guides in proper direction
direction
APP pg. 3-25
544 The extraction of energy from the hot gases to drive the compressor and accessories is
accomplished by
(1) NGV
(2) IGV
(3) Tail cone section
(4)Turbine assembly
APP pg. 3-25
545. The permanent elongation of turbine blades when subjected to very high temperature is
defined as
(1) Thermal loading
(2) Shock loading
(3) Creep
(4) Thermal stress
APP pg. 3-26
547. The part of a gas turbine engine that accommodates a plenum chamber is
(1) combustion chamber (2) turbine (3) exhaust system (4) centrifugal compressor
APP pg. 3-14
548. The diffuser unit of a gas turbine engine has
(1) comergent passage
(2) divergent passage
parallel passage
APP pg. 3-14
549. Stalling and surging is associated with
(1) axial flow compressors
(2) turbines
speed aircraft
GTE pg 3-14
(4) high
(3) turbines
(4)
(4)
(4) all
557. Between each row of rotating blades in a turbine engine compressor, there is a row of
stationary blades which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades are called
(1) buckets
(2) rotors
(3) stators
(4) reactors
APP pg. 3-17
558. In a compressor space between surge line and working lines called
(1)Safety margin on surge margin
(2) Stable zone unstable zone
(3)Unstable zone
(4) Stagger zone
GTE pg. 3-27
559. NGVs of turbine are usually
(1)Hollow
(2) Solid
(3) Air cooled
APP pg. 3-28
(4) As stated in 1
(3) Turbine
(4) Diffuser
(OTTIS G 1)
(2) A cylindrical one piece combustion
(4) none above
567.
Ambient air is
(OTTIS G- 1)
(1) atmospheric ground air
(2) atmospheric air at altitude
(3) the atmospheric air that surround all sides of the aircraft or engine
(4) no 1 & 3 are correct
598.
Aborted start is
(1) engine does not start
(OTTIS G 1)
573
The amount of air passing through the engine depends upon
(12A P 41)
(1) the compressor speed
(2) the forward speed of the a/c
(3) the density of the ambient air
(4) all above are correct
574
When accessory case is used as oil reservoir it is known as
(1) empty sump engine
(2) dry sump engine
(3) wet sump engine
(4) oil reservoir engine
(12A P 41)
575.
Primary function of accessory section in Jet engine
(12A
P 41)
(1) accessories are to function correctly
(2) accessories must be as light as
possible
(3) to provide space for mounting of all accessories (4) none of the above
576.
Main function of an inlet duct is to
P 92)
(1) lower the velocity of incoming airflow
airflow
(3) furnish the proper amount of air to the engine inlet
(12A
(2) reduce amount of incoming
(4) none above
577.
Fuselage scoop are placed as per as forward because
(12A P 92)
(1) making the airflow characteristics turbulent
(2) making the airflow slow
(3) to remove bend
(4) as in 3 small rods is sometime placed to prevent
turbulence
578.
Mark correct answer about insulated blanket on tail pipe
(1) this insulated blanket protect the fuselage from heat radiation
(2) they reduces heat losses from the exhaust system
(3) reduction of heat losses improves engine performances
also correct
(12A P 59)
(4) as in 1 2 & 3 are
579.
Mark correct statement about split spool compressor
P 58)
(1) in split spool compressor both component is rotated by single turbine
(2) in split spool compressor each compressor stage is connected separate turbine
(3) a third turbine is needed for free turbine
(4) none above is correct
(12A
580.
Mark the correct statement about engine be
(12A
P 61)
(1) the initial function of the bearing is to support main engine
(2) the number of bearing necessary for the particular engine the decided by the length and
weight of the engine rotor
(3) number of bearing be decided that how many bearing can be installed
(4) all above are correct
581
About Jet nozzle design mark correct statement
(12A P 61)
(1) diverging jet nozzle for subsonic a/c (2) covering nozzle for subsonic a/c
582
For proper fitness of bearing on rotor shaft
(12A P 63)
(1) a housing is made on the frame
(2) a bearing surface is usually provided by a machine journal on the appropriate shaft
(3) both 1 and 2 are correct
(4) none above is correct
583
Turbo shaft engine is called
(12A P 63)
(1) a turbojet engine fitted with extra shaft
2 . a gas turbine engine fitted
with propeller
(3) a gas turbine engine which delivers power through shaft to operate something other
than propeller
(4) none above
584
Big advantages in turbofan engine
P 64)
(1) it produces additional thrust by bearing more fuel
(2) it produces more thrust without burning more fuel
(3) it does not produce more thrust
(4) none above is correct
(12A
585.
Turbofan is also called
P 65)
(1) twice fan engine
(3) fan jet engine
(12A
(2) single fan engine
(4) none above is correct
586.
The most factors affecting the thermal efficiency of Jet engine is
P 67)
(1) OAT, RPM and ambient temp.
(12A
(OTTIS
(4) all above
(12A P 68)
589.
Air outlet valve with terming valve
(12A P 44)
(1) it increases airflow
(2) it increases the pressure of the air
(3) it prevents air pressure losses
(4) none above is correct
590.
Axial flow compressor
(12A P 45)
(1) has radial impillow
(2) each stage has one rotor and one stator
(3) rotor blades are correct
(4) none are correct
(4)
591
Mark correct statement about jet engine
(12A P 39)
(1) in jet engine function of install, compression, combustion and exhaust take place in one
chamber
(2) in jet engine separate section is developed for separate function
(3) in jet engine all the separate function performed simultaneously
(4) 2 and 3 are correct
592
The greatest factor influencing the construction of jet engine is
(1) turbine construction
(2) air inlet construction
(3) type compressor fitted with the engine
(4) none above
(12A P 39)
593
A typical gas engine works, based on the cycles
P - 39-40 )
(1) cycle
(2) whittle cycle
(3) Brayton cycle
none above
(12A
594
Primary function of accessory section is
P 41)
(1) prepare space for mounting accessories
(3) control the open of all accessories
(12A
(4)
595.
Amount of air passing through engine depend upon
P 40)
(1) RPM of the engine
(2) find speed of the a/c
(3) density of ambient air
(4) all above are correct
(12A
596.
To diffuse the incoming air xxx chamber is utilized in
P 40)
(1) single entry duct
(2) double entry duct (3) open duct engine
(12A
(4) none above
597.
Mark correct statement about inlet screen
P 95)
(1) inlet screen are placed to prevent fod ingestion
(2) in fan engine ingested object will be thrown radially outward
(3) inlet screen has both advantages and dis advantages
(4) all are correct
(12A
598.
Mark correct statement about short duct
P 91)
(1) short duct opt to suffer inlet turbulence
(2) short and straight duct result in minimum pressure drop
(3) both statement wrong
(4) both above statement correct
(12A
599.
Scoop at the side of the fuselage kept as far as possible to
(12A
P 92)
(1) permit velocity increase
(2) permit velocity decrease
(3) permit more airflow to compressor (4) to permit gradual bend to wards the comp inlet
600.
(12A P 93)
(12A P 94)
(3) used on ground test stand
602
In fan jet engine
(12A P 95)
(1) forward fan engine protect main part of the engine in addition of pushing air rearward
(2) forward fan is replacement of propeller
(3) forward fan is made out of fibre glass
(4) none of the above
603
Mark correct statement about air inlet screen
P 95)
(1) screen helps in pressure build up
(2) screen causes pressure loss
(3) screen are fail safe
(4) none of the above
604
In divided entrance duct a series of small rod are fitted to
(1) increase the air flow
(2) decrease the air flow
(3) to straighten the air flow
(4) none of the above
(12A
(12A P 92)
605.
In turbine exhaust duct, some engine are trimmed to correct temperature and
performance. In doing so a small adjustable piece used is called
12A P 102)
(1) a small trimming tab
(2) a small adjustable piece
(3) mice
(4) none above
606. In turbine engine when gas exhaust suitably blocked & diverted the process known as
(12A P 103)
(1) exhaust reverser
(2) exhaust enhancer (3) thrust reverser
(4) all above
607.
The advantages of thrust reverser are
P 103)
(1) provide a ground of speed braking force
air speed
(3) when deployed in air increases rate of sacking
reversed is on
(12A
(2) it is a means of slowing the
(4) as in 1, 2 & 3 when xx
608.
Mark correct statement radial inflow turbine
3 43)
(1) radial inflow turbine good for big engine
(2) radial inflow turbine has single as well as multi stage efficiency
(3) low cost and simplicity in design
(4) all above are correct
(OTTIS
609.
Turbine blades are retained in their grooves
3 42)
(1) rivets, lock tabs, lock wise and roll pins
(OTTIS
(2) split pin, lock wise and taper
pin
(3) spring tab, split pin and roll pin
610.
In two stage turbine
3 41)
(1) N2 is called low pressure turbine
(3) N2 turbine is equal to N1 turbine
611
Mark the correct statement about turbine and compressor
(OTTIS
3 41)
(1) N2 turbine is closer low compressor
(2) N2 turbine is closer to high
pressure compressor
(3) N2 turbine is the nearest turbine
(4) no. 3 is correct
612
FA & EEC are related to system in jet engine
3 43)
(1) oil system (2) oil seavenge system
(3) fuel system (4) engine P2 system
(OTTIS
613
Now generator Aluminium alloy with iron and xxxx can tolerate time upto
(Treager 236)
(1) 7500 F
(2) 6000 F
(3) 6500 F
(4) none above
614.
48 Aluminium alloy, include lithium is
(Treager 236)
(1) inferior to other aluminium alloy
(2) superior fatigue resistant and will last
longer
(3) will not last longer to other Aluminium alloy (4) none above
615.
Mark correct statement about short peeing
(1) shot peeing done with round metallic shot with high speed
(2) shot peeing can be done only on ferrous metal
(3) as in 1 it can be done on ferrous as well on non ferrous metal
(Treager 236)
(4) all above correct
616.
(Treager 176)
(2) low noise, low EGT, high RPM
(4) all above correct
618.
619.
621
622
In water injection liquid is vaporized it causes
(1) decreases density and man airflow in compressor
is compressor
(3) water injection has no effect in engine
623
624.
(Ottis
Ch 3 67)
(1) viewed from the front of the engine
of the engine
(3) viewed from the rear of the engine looking forward
(Ottis 3 62)
(4) none above is
(Ottis
(Ottis 3 63)
(2) high tensile stresses act
(4) all above
and mating
(3) forging, casting, machining and mating or plasma spraying
(Ottis 3 64)
(12A
(12A
(2) deicing and anti icing
(4) for above all purposes and for running
(12A
(2) decrease the velocity of the
(4) helps in reducing air
(12A
(4) all
(12A
(12A P 49)
(2)annular or basket type
(4) an engine can be fitted with any
(12A
(12A P 48)
(12A
(12A
(12A
656. Three most important factors affecting the thermal efficiency are
P 66)
(1) turbine outlet temp. compression ratio and compressor and turbine efficiency
(2) turbine inlet temp. compression ratio and compressor and turbine efficiency
(3) turbine inlet temp. compression ratio and EPR
(4) none above
(12A
657. When efficiency of compressor and turbine is high, overhaul thrust of the engine
P 67)
(1) decreases
(2) increases
(3) remain constant
(4) no effect
(12A
(12A P 39)
(4) none above is
(12A
(2) in combination with HP
(4) rotates independently
(12A
(2) must be roller bearing
(4) as in 3 and also as per requirement
(12A
(12A
(12A
(12A P 105)
(2) proportional to the amount of work done by the
(4) all are correct when engine is operating
(12A
(2) improves vibration characteristics
(4) all are correct
(12A P 106)
(2) multi tube type
(4) both 1 & 2 are correct
(12A
671.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
672.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
What are methods possible for providing powered lift :Deflecting ( or vectoring) the exhaust gases and hence the thrust of the engine
Using specially designed engines for lift only
swiveling the engine
anyone or two of the above or using bleed air from engine to increase circulations
around wing and hence increase lift
(Rolls Royas, Page-189)
673.
What is lift / propulsion engine :this engine is capable of providing thrust for both normal wing borne flight and for
lift
(10) this engine provides no lift or thrust
(11) this type of engines are not used at all
(12) all above are correct
(9)
674.
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
675.
(17)
(18)
(19)
(20)
676.
(21)
(22)
(23)
(24)
Lift / propulsion engine produces normal thrust or lift by :changing the directions of the thrust
as in (a) + either by a deflector system or by a device known as switch in deflector system
(1) + (2) is correct
all above are wrong
(Rolls Royas, Page-189)
Deflector system consists of :One, two or four swiveling nozzles
As in (1) or switch in deflector redirects the gases through one or two down ward facing lift nozzles
No deflectors are fitted in lift engine
Only (3) is right answer
(Rolls Royas, Page-189)
Thrust deflection on a single nozzle is accomplished by :Connecting together sections of the jet pipe
As in (1) + the joint faces of which are so angled that
As in (1) and (2) + when the sections are counter rotated the nozzle moves from horizontal to vertical
position
All above are wrong
(Rolls Royas, Page-191)
677.
(25)
(26)
(27)
(28)
678.
(29)
(30)
(31)
(32)
679.
(33)
(34)
(35)
(36)
680.
(37)
(38)
(39)
(40)
681.
(41)
(42)
(43)
(44)
682.
(45)
(46)
(47)
(48)
683.
(49)
(50)
(51)
(52)
Swiveling engines :consist of having propulsion engines which can be mechanically swiveled through at least 90 to produce
thrust vectoring
these engines do not produce vertical lift
these are very heavy engines
all above are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-194)
Swiveling engines system on the VTOL :can be used with one such engine
can only be used with two or more engines
cannot be used normal civil transport a/c
all above are wrong
(Rolls Royas, Page-194)
Lift thrust augmentation can be achieved in a number of different ways :using special engines
burning in the lift nozzles gas flow
by means of an ejector system
anyone of the above method can be used in VTOL
(Rolls Royas, Page-194)
684.
(53)
(54)
(55)
(56)
As a result of high ambient temperature the special rating engine may suffer a thrust loss which can be
restored by :Means of the water injections into the combustion chamber
Power cannot be restored in these engines
EGT can go to any circuit
All above are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-195)
685.
(57)
(58)
(59)
(60)
The thrust of a remote lift jet engine can be augmented by :By burning fuel in a combustion chamber just upstream of the lift nozzles
By burning water in the jet pipe
By providing water out side the jet engine
All above are wrong
(Rolls Royas, Page-195)
686.
(61)
(62)
(63)
(64)
687.
(65)
(66)
(67)
(68)
688.
(69)
(70)
(71)
(72)
689.
(73)
(74)
(75)
(76)
On high bypass (fan) engines, reverse thrust is a achieved by :Reversing the directions of propelling nozzle
Reversing the fan airflow
Reversing the directions of turbines
None is correct
(Rolls Royas, Page-159)
690.
(77)
(78)
(79)
(80)
The following methods are in use for thrust reversal system:Clamshell door type
Cold stream reverser
Bucket type of thrust reverser
Any one of the above method may be used
(Rolls Royas, Page-160)
691.
(81)
(82)
(83)
(84)
692.
(85)
(86)
(87)
(88)
During normal forward thrust operations :The clamshell and bucket doors are flush with the casing
They protrude out and provide extra drag
These are not used at all
These are not subjected to high temperature
(Rolls Royas, Page-166)
693.
(89)
(90)
In cold stream thrust reverser system :It is not subjected to high temp.
Casing blocker doors and cowl are made of album alloy or composite material
(91)
(92)
694.
(93)
(94)
(95)
(96)
Reverse thrust is operated from the cockpit by :By means of a special lever
By means of a special lever connected with the throttle lever
No lever is in the cockpit
It is automatically operated
(Rolls Royas, Page-160)
695.
(97)
(98)
(99)
(100)
696.
(101)
(102)
(103)
(104)
697.
(105)
(106)
(107)
(108)
The effective power during reverse thrust operation is :Double than in normal forward thrust position
Is proportionately less than the power in forward thrust for the same throttle angle
It does not matter at all
All above are wrong
(Rolls Royas, Page-160)
After burner is a method of :Thrust augmentation
Decreasing the thrust
It is not used for short periods
It does not require any extra fuel
(Rolls Royas, Page-169)
698.
(109)
(110)
(111)
(112)
In after burning system :Extra fuel is sprayed and burnt between the propelling nozzle and the turbines
Fuel is burnt in the combustion chamber
No extra fuel is sprayed
Propelling nozzle does not have increases pressures
(Rolls Royas, Page-169)
699.
(113)
(114)
(115)
(116)
To provide for operation under all conditions, an after burner jet pipe is fitted with :Single area propelling nozzle will work
A two position or variable area propelling nozzle
Impulse and reaction type
None of the above
(Rolls Royas, Page-170)
700.
(117)
(118)
(119)
(120)
701.
(121)
(122)
(123)
(124)
702.
(125)
(126)
(127)
(128)
703.
(129)
(130)
(131)
(132)
704.
(133)
(134)
(135)
(136)
Disadvantage of water system are :Water and water injection system are very heavy
Erosion of compressor blades can occur
(1) +(2) is correct
no disadvantage of water system in engine
(Rolls Royas, Page-183)
705.
(137)
(138)
(139)
(140)
706.
(141)
(142)
(143)
(144)
707.
(145)
(146)
(147)
(148)
All engines that incorporate an afterburner must be equipped with :A variable area exhaust nozzle
Need not have variable area propelling nozzle
Fixed nozzle is only required
None of the above is correct
Repeated
708.
(149)
(150)
(151)
(152)
Fuel supplied through jets in afterburner system :Ignition is provided by a hot streak type of system
Separate igniters may be used
(1) + (2) are wrong
(1) + (2) are right
(Rolls Royas, Page-172)
709.
(153)
(154)
(155)
(156)
When afterburner system is in use :Oxygen remaining in the exhaust gases is utilized
Temp. of the exhaust gases increases
Velocity of the exhaust increase and thereby thrust increases
All the above are correct
(Rolls Royas, Page-172)
710.
(157)
(158)
(159)
(160)
711.
What will be the temperature of 60,000 ft. height if the temp at 36089 ft. is -40C :The temp. will remain the same
The temp. will decrease further
The temp. will be warmer
The temperature remains constant between 36089 ft. and 65,617 ft.
(161)
(162)
(163)
(164)
712.
(165)
(166)
(167)
(168)
What is the temperature and pressure at mean sea level as per ISA :15C and 14.69 Ib / Square inch
-15C and 14.69 Ib / Square inch
+27C and 27.69 Ib / Square inch
all are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-216)
713.
(169)
(170)
(171)
(172)
What is the locations given for high pressure compressor delivery stations as per notations for typical jet
engine:P7 T7
P3 T 3
P5 T5
P2 T2
(Rolls Royas, Page-216)
714.
(173)
(174)
(175)
(176)
715.
In a pure jet engine, if afterburning is used for T/O the increase in the T/O thrust will be :About 70%
About 30%
About 90%
About 80%
(Rolls Royas, Page-220)
(177)
(178)
(179)
(180)
716.
(181)
(182)
(183)
(184)
717.
(185)
(186)
(187)
(188)
Where a conversion from velocity (kinetic) energy to pressure energy is required the passage is :Convergent
Divergent
May be any type
None of the above is correct
(Rolls Royas, Page-208)
718.
(189)
(190)
(191)
(192)
719.
(193)
(194)
(195)
(196)
720.
(197)
(198)
(199)
(200)
In a bypass engine, for a given mass flow of air the thrust produced is less, this is because of :High exit velocity
Lower exit velocity
No effect of velocity change
None of the above is right
(Rolls Royas, Page-227)
What is the principle source of noise in the a/c :Airframe
Engine
Flying controls
None of the above
(Rolls Royas, Page-109)
721.
(201)
(202)
(203)
(204)
722.
(205)
(206)
(207)
(208)
723.
(209)
(210)
(211)
(212)
Jet Exhaust noise is caused by :The violent and hence extremely turbulent mixing of exhaust gases with the atmosphere
Exhaust gases do not mix with atmosphere at all
Noise is never from exhaust gases
Only 2nd answer is correct
(Rolls Royas, Page-201)
The high bypass ratio engine has :One exhaust stream to eject to atmosphere
Two exhaust stream to eject to atmosphere
Four exhaust stream to eject to atmosphere
All above are right answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-203)
724.
(213)
(214)
(215)
(216)
In the corrugated nozzle system of noise suppression :This is not used as a noise suppression method
Free stream atmospheric air flows down the outside corrugation
As in (2) and into the exhaust jet to promote rapid mixing
All above are not used
(Rolls Royas, Page-203)
725.
(217)
(218)
(219)
(220)
726.
(221)
(222)
(223)
(224)
727.
(225)
(226)
(227)
(228)
lining materials use in noise absorbing system are :light weight composite materials are used in lower temp. region
fibrous metallic materials are used in higher temp. regions
(1) + (2) is correct answer
(1) + (2) is wrong answer
(Rolls Royas, Page-205)
728.
(229)
(230)
(231)
(232)
The corrugated or lobe type noise suppressor :Forms the exhaust propelling nozzle
Is usually a separate assembly bolted to jet pipe
Both are wrong
(1) + (2) is correct
(Rolls Royas, Page-201)