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44 (8151) - Turbine blades are generally more susceptible to operating damage than compressor blades because of
B- exposure to high temperatures.
19 (8126) - When starting a turbine engine, a hung start is indicated if the engine
B- fails to reach idle RPM.
91 (8198) - The procedure for removing the accumulation of dirt deposits on compressor blades is called
B- field cleaning.
35 (8142) - Three types of turbine blades are
B- impulse, reaction, and impulse-reaction.
8 (8115) - In a gas turbine engine, combustion occurs at a constant
B- pressure.
6 (8113) - The blending of blades and vanes in a turbine engine
B- should be performed parallel to the length of the blade using smooth contours to minimize stress points.
86 (8193) - The non-rotating axial-flow compressor airfoils in an aircraft gas turbine engine, are called
B- stator vanes.
52 (8159) - The highest heat-to-metal contact in a jet engine is the
B- turbine inlet guide vanes.
48 (8155) - Reduced blade vibration and improved airflow characteristics in gas turbines are brought about by
C- shrouded turbine rotor blades.
55 (8162) - 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
C- stators.
21 (8128) - The function of the exhaust cone assembly of a turbine engine is to
C- straighten and collect the exhaust gases into a solid exhaust jet.
42 (8149) - The diffuser section of a jet engine is located between
C- the compressor section and the burner section.
50 (8157) - Jet engine turbine blades removed for detailed inspection must be reinstalled in
C- the same slot.
5 (8112) - The abbreviation Pt7 used in turbine engine terminology means
C- the total pressure at station No. 7.
67 (8174) - What is used in turbine engines to aid in stabilization of compressor airflow during low thrust engine operation?
B- Variable guide vanes and/or compressor bleed valves.
66 (8173) - A weak fuel to air mixture TV along with normal airflow through a turbine engine may result in
B- a lean die-out.
79 (8186) - The purpose of a bleed valve, located in the beginning stages of the compressor, in an aircraft gas turbine engine is to
A- vent some of the air overboard to prevent a compressor stall.
74 (8181) - The pressure of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle
B- decreases.
18 (8125) - During inspection, turbine engine components exposed to high temperatures may only be marked with such materials as allowed by the manufacturer. These materials generally include 1. layout dye.2. commercial felt tip marker.3. wax or grease pencil.4. chalk.5. graphite lead pencil.
A- 1, 2, and 4.
57 (8164) - Using standard atmospheric conditions, the standard sea level temperature is
A- 59°F.
98 (8205) - Which of the following influences the operation of an automatic fuel control unit on a turbojet engine?
A- Burner pressure.
75 (8182) - The pressure of supersonic air as it flows through a divergent nozzle
B- decreases.
41 (8148) - In which type of turbine engine combustion chamber is the case and liner removed and installed as one unit during routine maintenance?
A- Can.
7 (8114) - What turbine engine section provides for proper mixing of the fuel and air?
A- Combustion section.
69 (8176) - What is the function of the inlet guide vane assembly on an axial-flow compressor?
A- Directs the air into the first stage rotor blades at the proper angle.
33 (8140) - Main bearing oil seals used with turbine engines are usually what type(s)?
A- Labyrinth and/or carbon rubbing.
63 (8170) - In a dual axial-flow compressor, the first stage turbine drives
A- N(2) compressor.
85 (8192) - What is the primary factor which controls the pressure ratio of an axial-flow compressor?
A- Number of stages in compressor.
27 (8134) - Some engine manufacturers of twin spool gas turbine engines identify turbine discharge pressure in their maintenance manuals as
A- Pt7.
53 (8160) - Which two elements make up the axial-flow compressor assembly?
A- Rotor and stator.
28 (8135) - Who establishes the recommended operating time between overhauls (TBO) of a turbine engine used in general aviation?
A- The engine manufacturer.
39 (8146) - What is the purpose of the diffuser section in a turbine engine?
A- To increase pressure and reduce velocity.
14 (8121) - What is the function of the stator vane assembly at the discharge end of a typical axial-flow compressor?
A- To straighten airflow to eliminate turbulence.
96 (8203) - Dirt particles in the air being introduced into the compressor of a turbine engine will form a coating on all but which of the following?
A- Turbine blades.
64 (8171) - What should be done initially if a turbine engine catches fire when starting?
A- Turn off the fuel and continue engine rotation with the starter.
70 (8177) - Hot spots on the tail cone of a turbine engine are possible indicators of a malfunctioning fuel nozzle or
A- a faulty combustion chamber.
16 (8123) - When starting a turbine engine,
A- a hot start is indicated if the exhaust gas temperature exceeds specified limits.
77 (8184) - Generally, when starting a turbine engine, the starter should be disengaged
A- after the engine has reached self-accelerating speed.
71 (8178) - The stator vanes in an axial-flow compressor
A- convert velocity energy into pressure energy
90 (8197) - The compressor stators in a gas turbine engine act as diffusers to
A- decrease the velocity of the gas flow.
25 (8132) - A turbine engine compressor which contains vanes on both sides of the impeller is a
A- double entry centrifugal compressor.
13 (8120) - An exhaust cone placed aft of the turbine in a jet engine will cause the pressure in the first part of the exhaust duct to
A- increase and the velocity to decrease.
89 (8196) - The stators in the turbine section of a gas turbine engine
A- increase the velocity of the gas flow.
72 (8179) - The velocity of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle
A- increases.
73 (8180) - The velocity of supersonic air as it flows through a divergent nozzle
A- increases.
4 (8111) - The fan rotational speed of a dual axial compressor forward fan engine is the same as the
A- low-pressure compressor.
10 (8117) - Some high-volume turboprop and turbojet engines are equipped with two-spool or split compressors. When these engines are operated at high altitudes, the
A- low-pressure rotor will increase in speed as the compressor load decreases in the lower density air.
100 (8207) - The Brayton cycle is known as the constant
A- pressure cycle.
62 (8169) - A purpose of the shrouds on the turbine blades of an axial-flow engine is to
A- reduce vibration.
54 (8161) - The two types of centrifugal compressor impellers are
A- single entry and double entry.
59 (8166) - In an axial-flow compressor, one purpose of the stator vanes at the discharge end of the compressor is to
A- straighten the airflow and eliminate turbulence.
88 (8195) - The air passing through the combustion chamber of a turbine engine is
A- used to support combustion and to cool the engine.
36 (8143) - Which statements are true regarding aircraft engine propulsion?1. An engine driven propeller imparts a relatively small amount of acceleration to a large mass of air.2. Turbojet and turbofan engines impart a relatively large amount of acceleration to a smaller mass of air.3. 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.
B- 1, 2.
31 (8138) - Turbine engine components exposed to high temperatures generally may NOT be marked with1. layout dye.2. commercial felt tip marker.3. wax or grease pencil.4. chalk.5. graphite lead pencil.
B- 3 and 5.
3 (8110) - What is the profile of a turbine engine compressor blade?
B- A reduced blade tip thickness.
9 (8116) - Which statement is true regarding jet engines?
B- At the higher engine speeds, thrust increases rapidly with small increases in RPM.
38 (8145) - What is one purpose of the stator blades in the compressor section of a turbine engine?
B- Control the direction of the airflow.
95 (8202) - A turbine engine hot section is particularly susceptible to which kind of damage?
B- Cracking.
93 (8200) - What is the possible cause when a turbine engine indicates no change in power setting parameters, but oil temperature is high?
B- Engine main bearing distress.
34 (8141) - How does a dual axial-flow compressor improve the efficiency of a turbojet engine?
B- Higher compression ratios can be obtained.
17 (8124) - In the dual axial-flow or twin spool compressor system, the first stage turbine drives the
B- N(2) compressor.
43 (8150) - When the leading edge of a first-stage turbine blade is found to have stress rupture cracks, which of the following should be suspected?
B- Overtemperature condition.
49 (8156) - Which turbine engine compressor offers the greatest advantages for both starting flexibility and improved high-altitude performance?
B- Split-spool, axial-flow.
65 (8172) - What is the proper starting sequence for a turbojet engine?
B- Starter, ignition, fuel.
81 (8188) - What is the major function of the turbine assembly in a turbojet engine?
B- Supplies the power to turn the compressor.
45 (8152) - Which of the following is the ultimate limiting factor of turbine engine operation?
B- Turbine inlet temperature.
76 (8183) - Anti-icing of jet engine air inlets is commonly accomplished by
B- engine bleed air ducted through the critical areas.
1 (8108) - At what point in an axial-flow turbojet engine will the highest gas pressures occur?
C
56 (8163) - Standard sea level pressure is
C- 29.92" Hg.
92 (8199) - Which of the following may be used to accomplish internal inspection of an assembled turbine engine?1. Infrared photography.2. Ultrasound.3. A borescope.4. Fluorescent penetrant and ultraviolet light.
C- 3
80 (8187) - What is meant by a double entry centrifugal compressor?
C- A compressor with vanes on both sides of the impeller.
26 (8133) - What is the first engine instrument indication of a successful start of a turbine engine?
C- A rise in the exhaust gas temperature.
40 (8147) - Where do stress rupture cracks usually appear on turbine blades?
C- Across the leading or trailing edge at a right angle to the edge length.
2 (8109) - One function of the nozzle diaphragm in a turbine engine is to
C- Direct the flow of gases to strike the turbine blades at the desired angle.
94 (8201) - Newton's First Law of Motion, generally termed the Law of Inertia, states:
C- Every body persists in its state of rest, or of motion in a straight line, unless acted upon by some outside force.
78 (8185) - What is the primary advantage of an axial-flow compressor over a centrifugal compressor?
C- Greater pressure ratio.
22 (8129) - What are the two functional elements in a centrifugal compressor?
C- Impeller and diffuser.
84 (8191) - What type of turbine blade is most commonly used in aircraft jet engines?
C- Impulse-reaction.
12 (8119) - Where is the highest gas pressure in a turbojet engine?
C- In the entrance of the burner section.
23 (8130) - What must be done after the fuel control unit has been replaced on an aircraft gas turbine engine?
C- Retrim the engine.
20 (8127) - What are the two basic elements of the turbine section in a turbine engine?
C- Stator and rotor.
58 (8165) - When aircraft turbine blades are subjected to excessive heat stress, what type of failures would you expect?
C- Stress rupture.
32 (8139) - Who establishes mandatory replacement times for critical components of turbine engines?
C- The engine manufacturer.
47 (8154) - Which of the following engine variables is the most critical during turbine engine operation?
C- Turbine inlet temperature.
83 (8190) - A gas turbine engine comprises which three main sections?
C- Turbine, compressor, and combustion.
87 (8194) - (1) In a turbine engine axial-flow compressor, each consecutive pair of rotor and stator blades constitutes a pressure stage.(2) In a turbine engine axial-flow compressor, the number of rows of stages is determined by the amount of air and total pressure rise required.Regarding the above statements,
C- both No. 1 and No. 2 are true.
99 (8206) - If a turbine engine is unable to reach takeoff EPR before its EGT limit is reached, this is an indication that the
C- compressor may be contaminated or damaged.
82 (8189) - Stator blades in the compressor section of an axial-flow turbine engine
C- decrease the air velocity and prevent swirling.
15 (8122) - The turbine section of a jet engine
C- drives the compressor section.
46 (8153) - The recurrent ingestion of dust or other fine airborne particulates into a turbine engine can result in
C- erosion damage to the compressor and turbine sections.
97 (8204) - Severe rubbing of turbine engine compressor blades will usually cause
C- galling.
37 (8144) - An advantage of the axial-flow compressor is its
C- high peak efficiency.
11 (8118) - Turbine nozzle diaphragms located on the upstream side of each turbine wheel, are used in the gas turbine engine to
C- increase the velocity of the heated gases flowing past this point.
24 (8131) - If, during inspection at engine overhaul, ball or roller bearings are found to have magnetism but otherwise have no defects, they
C- must be degaussed before use.
29 (8136) - The basic gas turbine engine is divided into two main sections: the cold section and the hot section.(1) The cold section includes the engine inlet, compressor, and turbine sections.(2) The hot section includes the combustor, diffuser, and exhaust sections.Regarding the above statements,
C- neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true.
30 (8137) - (1) Welding and straightening of turbine engine rotating airfoils does not require special equipment.(2) Welding and straightening of turbine engine rotating airfoils is commonly recommended by the manufacturer.Regarding the above statements,
C- neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true.
61 (8168) - Hot section inspections for many modern turbine engines are required
C- on a time or cycle basis.
51 (8158) - An advantage of the centrifugal-flow compressor is its high
C- peak efficiency.
60 (8167) - Compressor field cleaning on turbine engines is performed primarily in order to
C- prevent engine performance degradation, increased fuel costs, and damage or corrosion to gas path surfaces.
68 (8175) - In a turbine engine with a dual-spool compressor, the low speed compressor
C- seeks its own best operating speed.
