Q1. The advantage of an air starter system is.

A. it provides a more rapid start.

B. it is light, simple and economical.
C. there is no risk of engine fire during starting.

Q2. The purpose of an under current relay in a starter-generator system is to.

A. keep current flow to the starter-generator under the circuit capacity maximum.
B. disconnect power from the starter-generator and ignition when sufficient engine speed is
reached.
C. provide a backup for the starter relay.

Q3. How does the ignition system of a gas turbine engine differ from that of a reciprocating engine?.
A. Magneto to engine timing is not critical.
B. One igniter plug is used in each combustion chamber.
C. A high energy spark is required for ignition.

Q4. Igniter plugs used in turbine engines are subjected to high intensity spark discharges and yet they
have a long service life because they.
A. operate at much lower temperatures.
B. are not placed directly into the combustion chamber
C. do not require continuous operation.

Q5. What is the Engine Pressure Ratio (E.P.R.) used for?.

A. To limit the maximum exhaust gas temperature.
B. To indicate the thrust produced by the engine.
C. As a cross check for minimum acceptable thrust.

Q6. What power is required for E.G.T gauge indication?.

A. No power - it is self generating.
B. 115V AC.
C. 28V DC.
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Q7. What instrument on a gas turbine engine should be monitored to minimize the possibility of a 'hot'
start?.
A. RPM indicator.
B. Turbine inlet temperature.
C. Torquemeter.

Q8. In a tachometer generator.

A. the frequency output is inversely proportional to engine speed.
B. frequency output is proportional to engine speed.
C. the frequency output is constant.

Q9. A turbo-shaft engine has.

A. a mechanical connection between compressor and turbine.
B. a power shaft which is not connected to the compressor.
C. none of the above.

Q10. When running down an engine.

A. it should be done as slowly as possible to assist thermal stress.
B. it should be done as quickly as possible to stop excess of fuel gathering.
C. it should be done as slowly as possible to reduce thermal stresS.
Explanation: Jeppesen Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplant Page 14-2 refers
 Q11. A powerplant consists of.
A. a basic engine plus E.C.U.
B. a basic engine plus thrust reverser, exhaust system and gear box with accessories.
C. the complete engine as it would be found on aircraft including all connections, controls,
cowlings, intake etc.

Q12. Aceeleration is defined as

A. Rate of change of velocity
B. Rate of change of speed
C. Rate of change of momentum

Q13. In a mixed exhaust nozzle, fan air mixes with

A. Core engine exhaust
B. In combustion chamber
C. Afterburner
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Q14. Afterburners have _______ rise in temperature than combustors.
a) low
b) equal
c) high

Q15.Which type thermocouples are utilized in the pure jet engines where the gas velocities are high?
A.Stagnation Type
B. Rapid Response

Q16. Due to this directly passing of gases over the hot region, there is a____ is created
A. Surface Contact
B. stagnation
C. rapid response

Q17.What is secondary function of ignition system ?

A] produce arcs of high temperature
B] avoid flight shutdown
c] only B

Q18. What is location of igniter plugs ?

A] out side combustion chamber
B] over combustion chamber.
C] combustion chamber

Q19. Each igniter cables is composed of _______

A] Electric conductor
B] Insulator
C] both

Q20. which material is used to made igniters ?

A] nickel-chromium alloy
B] nickel- aluminium alloy
C] iron – nickel alloy

Q21 Engine oil temperature gauges indicate the temperature of the oil.
A. entering the oil cooler.
B. entering the engine.
C. in the oil storage tank.
Q22. In combustion system, 2 igniters plugs being situated in ........... Position.
A. Same
B. Different
C. Both

Q23. 1 joule is equal to ...........…

A. 1hp per hr
B. 1 watt per hr
C. 1 watt per sec

Q24 In ignition system, A high value output is necessary yo ensure that ....…
A. Engine will obtain a satisfactory relight at high altitude
B. Sometime necessary for starting
C. Both

Q25. Under certain flight condition , such as icing or takeoff in heavy rain or snow it may be necessary to
have ignition system ............
A. Continuously operating to give an automatic relight should flame extinction occur
B. As in A and also it refer low value output
C. As in B because it result in longer life of the igniter plug and ignition unit
D. All