Feb 14

1. The oil pressure indicator usually shows

1.
2.
3.
4.

Engine oil pressure

Engine oil pump dischare pressure
Quantity of engine oil
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2. An immediate shunting of fuel from nozzlewhen the engine is shut down xxxxxxxxx simplex fuel
nozzle by the
1. Staging valve
2. Priority valve
3. Check valve
3. The purpose of three dimensional cam in fuel control computer is
1.
2.
3.
4.

To hold TIT near its allowable limit by providing a predetermined fuel schedule
Prevent compressor surge
prevent compressor stall
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4. What is the purpose of last chance of fuels

1. To prevent damage to oil spray
2. To filter the oil immediately before it enters the main opening
3. To assure a clean supply of oil to lubrication system
5. MTCS
1.
2.
3.
4.

A Full Authority Digital Electronic Control, controls the hydro mechanical fuel control
A Full Authority Digital Electronic Control does not controls the hydro mechanical fuel control
The thrust setting for a FADEC engine is N2
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6. After continuous operation, the oil quantity keeps on increasing instead of decreasing the system is
suspected to
1.
2.
3.
4.

Breather lines
FCOC
Fuel ingestion at bearing
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7 which of following properties is unique and favourable support usage of synthetic oil for turbine engine
lubrication
1.
2.
3.
4.

Free from evaporation , carbon and gum deposits

Least metal corrosion and gear scuffing
Good lubrication even at high temp
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8. In the pressure relief valve lubrication system, if bearing chamber pressure is not xxxxx relief valve
spring, the flow rate of oil to bearing shall
1.
2.
3.
4.
9.

Increase with increase RPM

Decrease with increase in RPM
Remain constant at all RPM
Be directly proportional to RPM

calorific value
1. Per pound of fuel increase with increasing molecular weight
2. Of fuel represents its heat energy for a given weight
3. Per pound of fuel increase with increasing carbon/hydrogen ratio

10. the turbine engine ignition system require high energy because
1. To ignite the fuel under condition of high altitude and high temp
2. The applied voltage is much greater
3. Both 2 and 3 are correct
11. the capacitor type ignition system is used on turbine engines primarily because of its
1.
2.
3.
4.

High voltage & high amperage

High voltage and long life
High voltage and high heat intensity
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12. Many turbine powered a/c have auto ignition circuit installed. This is designed primarily to ensure
1. Instantaneous ignition of engines begins to lose power from inlet icing and is in danger of flame
out
2. Automatically cut of the starter when engine reaches self sustaining RPM during engine starting
3. For relighting/starting engine in air
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13. the ignition plug which slightly projects into combustion chamber liner in order to provide and
effective spark is
1.
2.
3.
4.

Annular gap type

Constrained gap type
Conventional spark plug
none

14 in event of pneumatic start valve wil not operate and manual over ride must be used the starter T
handle must be closed at schedule start drop out because
1. The starter will over hear
2. The starte will speed at given N2
3. The starter will be blown over board
[Link] typical starter generator syste under which of the following starting condition it may be necceesary
to use the start stop switch
1. Hung start
2. Hot start
3. Contacts start open
16. Which instrument on gas turbine engine should be monitored to minimize the possibility of hot start
1.
2.
3.
4.

RPM indicator
Turbine inlet temperature
Torquemeter
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17. The EPR indicator is direct indication of

1. Engine thrust being produced
2. Pressure ratio between front and aft end of compressor
3. Ratio of engine RPM to compressor pressure
18. The EGT indicator on gas turbine engine provides
1.
2.
3.
4.

Exhaust temp
Temp of exhaust gases as they pass exhaust cone
Turbine inlet temp
2 and 3 are correct

19. EPR is total pressure ratio between

1. Aft end of compressor and aft end of turbine
2. Front of compressor and end of turbine
3. Front of engine inlet and aft end of compressor
20. Oil pressure indicating system consist of
1.
2.
3.
4.

thermocouple type indicating system

Autsyn design type indicating system
Resistance bulb type indicating system
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21. Position of measurement of actuator in turbine engine is done by

1.
2.
3.
4.

LVDT
RVDT
Resolver
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22. the source of high volume air flow required for sir turbine starter is/are
1.
2.
3.
4.

Auxiliary gas turbine engine carried on board

Auxiliary gas turbine engine maintained as part of airport facility
Compressed air bleed from other running engine
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23. Which cleaning solution must be avoided for cleaning parts of titanium
1.
2.
3.
4.

Organic solvent
Trichloroethylene
Carbon solvents
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24. An engine placed in metal shipping container for long term storage. A safe humidity level is indicated
by
1.
2.
3.
4.

Yellow color
Blue color
Pink color
Brown color

25. if cable control is used for engine,the cushion in flight deck control lever is obtained when
1. Control lever on engine hits its stop before control lever in cabib hits its stop
2. Control lever in cabib hits its stop before control lever on engine hits its stop
3. Both control lever on engine asc well as cabin hits its stop simultaneously

26. What are the engine parameters to be monitored to determine aerodynamic performance of engine?
1.
2.
3.
4.

EPR, Fuel Flow, vibration amplitude, oil consumption

EPR, Fuel Flow, oil consumption
EPR, Fuel Flow, EGT, Throttle position
EPR, Fuel Flow, vibration amplitude, Throttle position

27. Thrust reverser is ost effective on ground wen speed is

1.
2.
3.
4.

High
Low
Moderate
Subsonic

28. Hot spots on tail cone of turbine engine are possible indiction of malfunctioningfuel nozzle on
1. A faulty combustion chamber
2. A faulty fuel pump
3. A fuel igniter plug
29. in hydro mechanical FCU fitted with transport turbin engine
1.
2.
3.
4.

When CDP sense is lost at higher ower the engine RPM stabilize a idle RPM
When CDP sense is lost at idle condition the engine RPM to the xxxxxx RPM
If CDP sense is lost at starting stage the engine will hung start
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30. an AME observes that idle TGT remains same after substantial change OF OAT. The engine
operation are normal at high power. The snag is at
1.
2.
3.
4.

CIT system
CDO system
FCU temp compensator
Throttle rigging mismatch

31. the variable compressor stator vane system controls the stall margin of Gas turbine engine
1. Reducing airflow into the engine at low power setting
2. Reducing airflow into engine at high power settings
3. Dumping unwanted air over board
33. an engine trim curve is used for trimming an engine in the field to
1. Up trim engines to compensate for small inlet duct losses or air bleed losses
2. Compensate for any thrust deterioration which might result from accumulated deposits of dirt
and/or scale on compressor blades
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Down trim an engine so as to bring the EGT to acceptable liits as specified
34. a system of routine comparison of engine performance parameters xxxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxx same
parameters established when engine was new and xxxxxxxxxx is called

1. On condition maintenance
2. Power assurance check
3. Trend monitoring
35. engine ( xxxxx /fumbles) during starting and at low power cruise condition.. the casuse is
1.
2.
3.
4.

P & D valve malfunction

Cracked air duct
Fuel control malfunction
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36. APU has provision for auto shut down due to

1.
2.
3.
4.

High oil pressure

Over sped
High oil temp
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37. operation of an apu is monitored by

1.
2.
3.
4.

Oil pressure indicating system

Oil temp indicating system
Exhaust gas temp indicting system
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38. In flight failure of compressor air bleed valve( jammed open) will make the engine run at
1. Higher RPM than normal RPM
2. Lower RPM tha n normal RPM
3. Will not effect engine operation
39. An increase in the airspeed with all else remaining , will cause turbine engine thrust to1. Increase
2. Decrease
3. Remain same
40. The anti surge device in a turbine engine are1. Diffuser guide vane, variable guide vane, bleed valves
2. Variable air intake, .bleed valve, acceleration control units
3. Variable area tail pipe, diffuser guide vanes, acceleration control units

41. The formula for detrmining the power required by compressor is

1. Cp TWs 550/ 778
2. Cv TWs 778/ 550

3. Cp TWs 778/ 550

4. Cv TWs778/ 450
Confusion in TWs.. In place of s anything can be there
42. identify the cycle/engine represented by graph given in figure

Graph is not clear but its something like this.. Copied from net
1.
2.
3.
4.

Otto cycle
Brayton cycle
Constant pressure engine
Constant temp engine

[Link] gas turbine engine conversion of fuel energy into kinetic energy determines the
1.
2.
3.
4.

Thermal efficiency
Propulsive efficiency
External efficiency
Overall efficiency

44. a major disadvantage of turboprop engine over turbojet engine is

1.
2.
3.
4.

Develop high thrust at low airspeed

More complicated desighn
High TSFC
Poor reverse thrust

45. A good subsonic inlet duct will have

1.
2.
3.
4.

High ram recovery point

Low ram recovery point
Low duct pressure efficiency
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46. MTCS about axial flow compressor

1. The delicate bleeding, especially towards rear, makes this compressor less susceptible to foreign
object damage
2. Number of compressor blades and stator vanes require close fits for efficient air pumping
3. It has much wide range of possible operating condition
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47. Which type of axial flow compressor has advantage of tip speed limitation
1.
2.
3.
4.

Constant inside diameter compressor

Constant outside diameter compressor
Tapered discharge nozzle compressor
Multi spool compressor

48. how many igniters are generally used in combustion section?

1.
2.
3.
4.

One
Two
Three
Four

49. which fuel nozzle design meet the engines fuel requiremts while maintaining good automation?
1.
2.
3.
4.

Swirl type nozzle

Two stage fuel nozzle
Simplex nozzle
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50. to distribute the power load evenly from the base to tip of turbine blade the type of turbine blades used
are
1.
2.
3.
4.

Impulse type
Reaction type
Impulse type at root and reaction type at tip
Reaction type at root and impulse type at tip

51. in exhaust are oil is found after engine is shut down. It indicates
1.
2.
3.
4.

Engine need replacement

Bearing needs replacement
Oil consumption is very high
Air pressurization of bearing seal is lost

52. Mark the correct statement with respect to usage of oil seals in turbine engine
1.
2.
3.
4.

Neoprene elastomer seals are effective at high temp application

Carbon seals should never be used at hot section of the engines
Labyrinth seals are effective only in high speed application
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53. the analysis of filter particles shows that there are magnesium particles present. It implies that likely
part of damage is
1. Bearing
2. Labyrinth seals
3. Gearbox

54. vapour lock in the fuel system is is caused by

1. Low atmospheric pressure
2. Turbulence of fuel
3. As in 1 and 2 and excessive fuel xxxxx
55. swirl type fuel nozzle are usually used to
1.
2.
3.
4.

Provide rapid burning

Handle large quantity of fuel
Handle large quantity of air
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56. The synthetic oils are preffered for lubrication in turbine engine than petroleum oils because
1.
2.
3.
4.

It is more vicious and can take higher load at high RPM

It has less tendency to deposit laquer and coke and less tendency to evaporate at hih temp
It does not tend to blister or remove paint whenever it comes in contact the surface that is painted
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57. What operation force causes xxxxx stress on a propeller

1. Serodynamic twisting force
2. Centrifugal force
3. Thrust bending force