GAS TURBINE ENGINE 1

FINAL EXAM (SET B)

(SEM 3 / JAN2012)
1.

Which part of the Federal Aviation Regulations governs the regulatory requirements for the Design and
Construction of a Turbine aircraft engines
A.
B.
C.

2.

A Type Certificate is normally issued with:

A.
B.
C.

3.

a free turbine which is connected to a reudction gearbox and a propeller shaft

a fixed turbine which is connected to a propeller shaft
a fixed turbine which is connected to a main accessory gearbox and a propeller shaft

A turbojet engine accelerating a mass of air backward creates an equal amount of force pushing the
aircraft forward. The above statement is a demonstration of
A.
B.
C.

7.

A pneumatic starter
A turbine impingement system
An electric starter

In a turbopropeller engine, the propeller is driven by

A.
B.
C.

6.

Low Pressure turbine

Free power turbine
High Pressure turbine

An Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) is rotated during start by

A.
B.
C.

5.

Standard Certificate of Registration

Certificate of Airworthiness, by aircraft manufacturer
Type Certificate Data Sheet, by regulating bodies

In the majority of helicopters, the thrust generated by the gas generator is absorbed by the
A.
B.
C.

4.

FAR Part 33 Subpart C

FAR Part 33 Subpart E
FAR Part 33 Subpart F

Newtons 1st Law of Motion

Newtons 2nd Law of Motion
Newtons 3rd Law of Motion

Bernoullis Theorem states that at any point in a flow of gas

A.
B.
C.

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the static pressure and dynamic pressure are equal

the static pressure is less than the dynamic pressure
the sum of static pressure and dynamic pressure is constant

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8.

Increasing ram effect with increased in speed will result in

A.
B.
C.

9.

A turbofan aircraft with a mixed exhaust is operating at cruise power. Its speed is 807 feet per second.
Velocity from the mixed exhaust is 1,348 feet per second. What is the propulsive efficiency?
A.
B.
C.

10.

Provide an increased ram air effect at low airspeeds

Maximize the aerodynamic efficiency of the inlet
Provide an increased pressure drop in the inlet

How does the airflow behaves when it enters a subsonic inlet duct?
A.
B.
C.

14.

Enables section of engine to be replaced without changing the whole engine.

Saves weight due to smaller frontal or forward section area.
Produces approximately 15% more thrust that conventional (one piece) engine.

What is the purpose of a bellmouth compressor inlet?

A.
B.
C.

13.

2826 lbs
1493 lbs
1332 lbs

What is the main advantage of modular construction engine?

A.
B.
C.

12.

75%
80%
85%

A twin engine turbojet powered aircraft is flying at 660 ft/sec near sea level. The mass airflow is 65 lbs/sec
and the exhaust velocity is 1400 ft/sec.
Calculate the net thrust.
( Use the value for gravitational force, g = 32.2 ft/sec )
A.
B.
C.

11.

reduces thrust due to reduced compressor efficiency

increases thrust due to increased maximum airflow
reduces thrust due to reduced turbine temperature

Velocity of the mass airflow increase and static pressure decrease

Velocity of the mass airflow decrease and static pressure increase
Both the velocity and static pressure of the mass airflow increase

In a centrifugal compressor gas turbine engine, designing more than two stages of a single entry type
impeller offsets the benefit of additional compression ratio mainly due to
A.
B.
C.

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energy loss to the airflow from one impeller to the next

increase in shaft speed due to increase in impeller stages
complexity in manufacture

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In an axial flow compressor, increase in compressor pressure ratio may be achieved by

A.
B.
C.

16.

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

A.
B.
C.

17.

velocity as density decrease at each stage of compression

pressure as density decrease at each of compression
velocity as density increase at each stage of compression

The most critical area for nicks and dents on a compressor blade is
A.
B.
C.

21.

to prevent turbine stall

to increase the velocity
to allow uniform axial velocity

The space of the axial compressor rotor shaft and stator casing are gradually reduced from front to rear to
maintain a constant air
A.
B.
C.

20.

during cruising flight

during shutting down of an engine
during engine starting

Compressor blades have a reduced angle of attack at the tips

A.
B.
C.

19.

To convert pressure energy into kinetic energy

To increase the air velocity
To convert kinetic energy into pressure energy

When will the air bleed valves come into operation

A.
B.
C.

18.

increasing the number of compressor stages

increasing the velocity of air entering combustion chamber
increasing the number of turbine stages

half away up the leading edge of the blade

the fillet area at the base of the blade
the tip of the compressor blade

A build up of foreign objects and dirt on compressor blades

A.
B.
C.

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has a large effect on compressor efficiency and may cause corrosion

has no effect on the efficiency of the compressor but may cause corrosion
has no effect on compressor efficiency due to the speed of rotation

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22.

Compressor field cleaning on turbine engines is performed primarily in order to

A.
B.
C.

23.

Which type of combustion sections are commonly used in all sizes of turbine engines and has the most
efficient thermal efficiency?
A.
B.
C.

24.

dirty compressor blades

mailfuntioning fuel nozzles
faulty igniter plugs

The turbine section of a jet engine

A.
B.
C.

28.

entirely combined with fuel and burned

used to support combustion and to cool the combustion liners
speeded up and heated by the action of the turbines

Hot spots in the combustion section of a turbojet engine are possible due to
A.
B.
C.

27.

To prevent pressure build up in the combustion chamber

To reduce the possibility of a tailpipe fire during start up
To allow residual water to be discharged

The air passing through the combustion chamber of a jet engine is

A.
B.
C.

26.

Multiple-can
Can-annular
Annular

Why is it necessary to have a combustion drain system?

A.
B.
C.

25.

prevent engine oil contamination and subsequent engine bearing wear or damage
prevent engine performance degradation, increased fuel costs and corrosion to gas path
surfaces
facilitate flight line inspection of engine inlet and compressor areas for defects or Foreign
Object Damage

increases air velocity to generate thrust forces

utilizes heat energy to expand and accelerate the incoming gas flow
extracts energy from the hot gases to drive the compressor and accessories

On an impulse-reaction turbine blade design, it is

A.
B.
C.

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impulse at the root and reaction at the tip

reaction at the root and impulse at the tip
impulse and reaction all the away along the blade

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29.

Creep may occur to turbine blades due to

A.
B.
C.

30.

When aircraft turbine blades are subjected to excessive heat stress, what type of failures would you
expect?
A.
B.
C.

31.

on a time or cycle basis

when an overspeed has occured
only at engine overhaul

The exhaust section is designed to

A.
B.
C.

35.

conduction, convention and impingement.

convection, conduction and film.
convection, impingement and film

Hot section inspections for many modern turbine engines are required
A.
B.
C.

34.

engine overspeed
engine overtemperature
engine shock loading

Nozzle guide vanes and turbine blades are normally hollow and use cooling techniques of
A.
B.
C.

33.

Bonding and torsion

Stress rupture
Torsion and tension

Nozzle Guide Vane bow is an indication of

A.
B.
C.

32.

prolonged low RPM operation

overtemperature with excessive centrifugal loads
high back pressures

increase temperature, therefore increasing velocity

decrease temperature, therefore decreasing pressure
impart a high exit velocity to the exhaust gases

What is the proper operating sequence when using thrust reversers to slow an aircraft after landing?
A.
B.
C.

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Advance thrust levers up to takeoff position as conditions require, select thrust reverse, deselect thrust reverser, retard thrust levers to ground idle
Retard thrust levers to ground idle, raise thrust reverser levers as required, and retard thrust
reverser levers to ground idle.
Select thrust reverse, advance thrust reverser levers no higher than 75% N1, and retard thrust
reverser levers to idle at approximately normal taxi speed

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36.

The type of thrust reverser system used on a modern turbofan engine is

A.
B.
C.

37.

The Main Accesory gearbox of a gas turbine engine is driven by

A.
B.
C.

38.

Plain bearing
Roller bearing
Ball bearing

What is the proper starting sequence for a turbojet engine?

A.
B.
C.

43.

high oil temperature

high oil consumption
low oil pressure

What bearing is used to take the most radial (centrifugal) loads on a main rotation shaft of a gas turbine
engine?
A.
B.
C.

42.

in an acceptable service condition

cannot be used again
must be degaussed before use

Bearing seal failure would most probably caused by

A.
B.
C.

41.

a restricted leakage of air between fixed and rotation components

an airtight seal between fixed and rotation components
an airtight seal between fixed adjacent casing surfaces

During inspection at engine overhaul, ball or roller bearings were found to have magnetism. These
bearings are
A.
B.
C.

40.

a radial drive shaft that meshes with a bevel gear driven by the main (engine) rotor shaft
horizontal drive shaft that meshes with a bevel gear driven by the main (engine) rotor shaft
pneumatic starter

The function of a labyrinth seal is to create

A.
B.
C.

39.

mechanical blockage
aerodynamic type
clamshell type

Starter, ignition, fuel

Starter, fuel, ignition
Ignition, starter, fuel

A magnetic chip detector of a gas turbine engine detects

A.
B.
C.

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particles held in oil suspension

particles which are too small for the naked eye
ferrous particles only in oil suspension

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44.

An oil emission spectrometer measures

A.
B.
C.

45.

Which of the following is NOT a cause for engine removal?

A.
B.
C.

46.

turbine inlet temperature

temperature of the exhaust gases as they pass the exhaust cone
exhaust temperature

A Certificate of Release to Service (CRS) is issued for the purpose of:

A.
B.
C.

50.

Monitor engine RPM during cruise conditions

Monitor engine RPM during starting and to indicate overspeed conditions
It is the most accurate instrument for establishing thrust settings under all conditions

The exhaust gas temperature (EGT) indicator on a gas turbine engine provides a relative indication of the
A.
B.
C.

49.

Engine Technical log

Aircraft Technical log
Aircraft Log book

What is the primary purpose of the tachometer on an axial compressor turbine engine?
A.
B.
C.

48.

Engine life limited parts expiry

High pressure turbine blades cracks beyond maintenance manual limits
Troubleshooting for high oil comsumption

Upon satisfactory completion of a maintenance task, the aircraft can be released to service upon signing
and stamping by the approval holder the following documentation?
A.
B.
C.

47.

particles in oil suspension

particles on the oil surface
specific gravity of the oil

Verifying the validity of the license holder privileges

As an evidence that the components or parts have been fitted in accordance with the
standard of regulatory requirements
Ensuring the flight operation activities are carried out by an approved pilot

Upon completion of an engine overhaul process, the engine has been preserved and to be placed in
storgae. Details of the maintenance tasks would be recorded in
A.
B.
C.

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Technical Log
Engine log book
Aircraft log book

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