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AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LICENCE EXAMINATION
PAPER-3 TURBINE ENGINE,FEB 2015
PREPARED BY STUDENTS OF SSAE,GUNA

1.Where do stress rupture caracks usually appear on turbine bladesa) Along the blade root, parallel to the fir tree
b) Along leading edge, parallel to the edge
c) Across the leading or trailing edge at a right angle to the edge length
2.The recurrent ingestion of dust or other fine airborne particulars into a turbine engine can resulta)
b)
c)
d)

Foreign object damage to the compressor section

The need for less frequent abrasive grit cleaning of the engine
Erosion damage to the compressor and turbine section
ALL

3.The highest heat to metal contact in a jet engine is thea) Burner can
b) Turbine inlet guide vanes
c) Turbine blades
4.what is used in turbine engine to aid in stabilization of compressor airflow during low thrust engine
operationa) Stator vanes and rotor vanes
b) Variable guide vane and/or compressor valve
c) Pressurization and dump valve
5.what is function of the inlet guide vane assembly on an axial-flow compressora)
b)
c)
d)

Directs the air into the first stage rotor blades at the proper angle
Convert velocity energy into pressure energy
Converts pressure energy into velocity energy
Both 1&2

6.what is the primary factor which control the pressure ratio of axial flow compressora) No. of stages in compressor
b) CIP
c) CIT
7.the exhaust section of turbine engine is designeda) Impart a high exit velocity to exhaust gases
b) Increase temp therefore inc in velocity
c) Dec. temp. therefore dec. in pr
8.What is meant by shrouded turbinea) Turbine blade are shaped so that their end form a band or shroud
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b) Turbine wheel is enclosed by protective shroud
c) Turbine wheel has shroud which provide cooling to turbine blade
d) ALL
9.Oil damped in main bearing utilized in same GTE is used toa) Provide lubrication of bearing from the beginning of starting rotation until normal oil pr is
stabilized
b) Provide oil film b/w the outer race and bearing housing in order to reduce vibration
tendency in rotor system and to allow for slight misalignment
c) Both
10. when max apu shaft output power is being used conjuction with pneumatic powera) Pneumatic loading will be automatically modulated to maintain a safe EGT
b) electrical loading will be automatically modulated to maintain a safe EGT
c) temp limit and load must be carefullumoniter by operator to maintain a safe EGT
11.When APU engine cooling before shutdown may be accomplished bya) unloading the generator
b) closing the bleed air valve
c) opening the bleed air valve
12.APU equipped with free turbine and load compressor, the primary function of load compressor isa) provide air for combustion and cooling in engine gas path
b) provide bleed air for a/c pneumatic system
c) supply the turning force for operation of the APU generator
13.type of igniter plug protoruted into CCa) Annular gap
b) Constraint gap
c) Both
14. Alert advisory in EICAS bya) White
b) Red
c) Green
15. High tension Ignition system check-(QUE. 2 Time repeat in same paper)
a)
b)
c)
d)

Microammeter
Dc voltmeter
Dynamometer
All

16.ignition system is ona)

b)
c)
d)

Take of
Icing
Turbulence weather
All

17.water presence in fuel cause

a) Microbiological growth
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b) Filter clogged
c) FCU malfunction
d) All
18.modern GTE hold ____constant by varying the__________.
a)
b)
c)
d)

TIT & RPM

RPM & TIT
TIT & THRUST
All

19.double entry centrifugal compressor(a) compressor that has two intakes

(b) two stage compressor independently connected to the main shaft
(c) a compressor with vanes on both sides of impeller
20.what are the principal advantage of the duplex fuel nozzle used in many GTEa.

Restrict the amount of fuel flow to a level where more efficient and completed burning of fuel
achieved
b. Provide better atomization and uniform flow pattern
c. Allow wide range of fuel and filter to be used
d. All
21. the type of oil pump most commonly used on turbine enginea. +ve displacement pump
b. Variable displacement
c. Constant displacement
22. purpose of excitera.
b.
c.
d.

Convert 28v dc into high voltage

Convert 115v ac into high vtg
Convert 115v ac into 28v dc
Both a & b

23.FCU schedule fuel flow bya. Maintaining the constant pr drop and variable orifice
b. Varying the pressre drop and small orifice.
24.Engine rpm is specified in which the engine will produce rated thrusta. configuration plate
b. data plate
c. both
25. EPR is a direct indication of
a) engine thrust being produced
b) pressure ratio between front and aft end of compressor
c) ratio of engine rpm to compressor pressure
26.Red radial line in tachometer indicatea. max rotational speed
b. min rotational speed
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c.
d.

max HP
All

27. figure indicate-

normal shock
wave

spik

a.
b.
c.
d.

subsonic duct
transonic duct
supersonic duct
ramp or wedge type

28.internal air system useda.

b.
c.
d.

for cooling of component

to bearing and sump pressurization
to bearing in axial load
ALL

29. HP turbine is cooled bya. HPC air

b. LPC air
30.inspection of pneumatic starter by checking
a. Oil level and magnetic drain plug condition
b. Starter
31.which seal provide specific amount of leakagea.
b.
c.
d.

Labyrinth seal
Carbon seal
Elastomeric seal
ALL

32.on twin shaft engine compressor bearing useda.

b.
c.

Ball
Roller
Both

33.oil found in tail pipe indicate after engine shutdown

a. Seal replace
b. Air pressurization or bearing seal loss
34.mg particle found during inspection problem witha. Gearbox

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b.
c.

Engine sump
Both

35.engine has high EGT at target engine pr ratio for takeofANS- engine out of trim
36.Swirl type fuel nozzle are usually usedtoa.
b.
c.
d.

Provide rapid burning

Handle large quantity of air
Handle large quantity of fuel
ALL

37.the velocity of the air coming into the engine due to the velocity of the aeroplane is disregardeda.
b.
c.
d.

Gross thrust
Net thrust
Ram thrust
All

38.turbine wheel designeda.

b.
c.
d.

Strength
Low stress concentration
Simplicity
All

39.centifugal twisting acting on propellera.

b.
c.
d.

High blade angle

Low blade angle
Bend backward
All

40.TR system actuated by sensea.

b.
c.
d.

Isolation valve
Hydraulic pump
Selector valve
Shuttle valve

41. purpose of shroud ringa.

b.
c.
d.

To prevent the escape of exhaust around tip of balde

To prevent blade tip damge
Provide streamline flow of hot air
All

42.At throttle setting, thrust isa.

b.
c.

Increase , increase in temperature

Decrese ,decrese in temperature
Increase , increase in pressure

43. most significant factor which afect the thrusta.

Altitude

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b. Air density
c. Temperature
d. All
44.main three section of GTEa.
b.
c.
d.

Difuser, compressor, combustion

Difuuser, compressor, turbine
Compressor, combustion, turbine
All

45. in hot section which is not acceptablea.

b.
c.
d.

Cracks
Nicks
Dent
All

46. TR mostly used in GTEa.

b.
c.
d.

Pre exit
Cascade blocker
Aerodynamic blockage and mechanical blockage
ALL

47. in GTE which combat to stall in compressor sectiona.

b.
c.
d.

Fixed Inlet guide vane

Variable stator
______
All

48. IN pre-exit type TRANS- the gas now exit and directed In forward direction through turning vane and deflector
door
49.Advantage of alcohol add in water injectiona. the alcohol adds to power by providing an additional source of fuel
b. act as Anti-freezing
50. prime factor consideration in a/c structural design
a.
b.
c.
d.

Compressibility effect
Thermal barrier
_____________
ALL

51. In GTE, test cell thrust of engine typically measured bya.

b.
c.
d.

Strain gage
Dynamometer
Micrometer
All

52.purpose of spinnera.

Reduce vibration

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b. Provide ram air to enter cool the oil used in propeller control
c. Reduce noise
d. ALL
53.reduction gear aseembly incorporates with
a.
b.
c.
d.

NTS
TSS
Safety coupling
All

54.synchronization system providea.

b.
c.
d.

Control and synchronizing rpm

Reduce vibration
Prevent unpleasant beat produce by unsync propeller
All

55. The function of an APU air inlet plenum chamber is to(a) inc. the velocity of air before entering the compressor.
(b) dec. the pressure of the air before entering the compressor.
(c) stabilize the pressure of the air before it enters the compressor.
56. When in operation, the speed of an APU.
(a) is controlled by a cockpit power lever.
(b) Remains at idle and automatically accelerates to rated speed when placed under loads.
(c) remains at or near rated speed regardless of the load Condition
57. Why do turbine engine ignition system require high energy?
a) to ignite the fuel under condition of high altitude and high temperature
b) because the applied voltage is much greater
c) to ignite the fuel under condition of high altitude and low temperature
58.which method used to inspect for non magnetic such as Al propeller blade when a crack is suspecte
(a)MPI

(b)Dye penetrant

(c)Use a bright light

59. GTE is unable to reach take of EPR before EGT limit is reached indication of
(a) FCU must be replaced
(b) EGT control is out of adjustment
(c) compressor may be contaminated or damaged
60. Indentation on bearing races caused by high static load called
(a) fretting(b) brinelling

(c) galling

61. which of following is safest fire extinguisher agent for stand point of toxicity and corrosion hazard ?
a) Dibromodifluromethane (Halon 1202)
b) Bromochlorodifluromethane (Halon 1211)
c) Bromotrifluromethane (Halon1301)
62.Which of the following factors help determine the proper grade of oil to use in particular engine?
a) Adequate lubrication in various attitudes of flight
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b) Positive introduction of oil to bearings
c) Operating speed of bearings
63.RPM hangs up during starting64. Hot spot in tailpipe indicate malfunction of fuel nozzle ora)
b)
c)
d)

Faulty combustion chamber

Faulty fuel pump
Igniter plug
All

65.Advantage of centrifugal compressora)

b)
c)
d)

More efficient
Handle large volume of air
Pressure rise more in single stage
All

66.propeller brake designed to a) prevent the propeller from windmilling, design to prevent propeller from windmilling when it is
feather in flight
b) reducing time from propeller to cone to complete stop after shut down
c) Both
67. in modern turbine engine, TIT temp isa)
b)
c)
d)

1200oc-1800oc
1000 oc-1500oc
950 oc-1375oc
1700 oc-2500oc

68.the force acting on propeller huba)

b)
c)
d)

Centrifugal,thrust
Centipital, twist
Centrifugal, torque
All

69. principal forces acting on propellera)

b)
c)
d)

Centrifugal
Torque
Thrust
All

70.feathering of propeller is initiated bya)

b)
c)
d)

Feathering push button

Emergency shutdown lever
Autofeathering system
All

71.MTCS about feathering of propellera) Releasing the governer oil presuure

b) Pulling the governer pitch control back
c) Time necessary is depend upon size of the oil passage

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d) All
72.Aerodynamic efficiency of propeller is lost due toa)
b)
c)
d)

Blade recountering
Blade angle stting
Static balnce
Both 1and 2

73.pre-exit type TR useda)

b)
c)
d)

Cascade/blocker door
Cascade vane and deflector door
_______
ALL

74.MTCS regarding EECa)

b)
c)
d)

Uses Fiber optic which causes Light in weight

Less component is requires
Less maintenance
All

75. Modern GTE which method , prevent turbine blade from hot temperature damagea) Single crystal cmethod
b) Investment casting
c) All
76.centrifugal compressor in centrifugal breather unit77.vapour lock due toa)
b)
c)
d)

Lowering of atmoshpheric pressure on fuel

High fuel temperature
Excessive fuel turbulence
All

78.MTCSa) GTE in lubrication system uses positive displacement pump

b) In governeroverspeed sensing through mechanical linkage
c) Both
79.porpose of venting system in oil tanka) prevent oil pump cavitation by maintaining constant pr on oil pump inlet
b) maintain internal tank air pr. At the ambient at atm. Level regardless of altitude or rate
of change in altitude
c) maintain appositive internal pr. In oil tank after shutdown
80.purpose of strut in exhaust conea)
b)
c)
d)

reduces disturbance of air flow

straightening the airflow at 45o
convert velocity energy to pressure energy
all

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a)
b)
c)
d)

electric starter
cartridge starter
airturbine starter
starter-generator

82.In GTE, FCU sensesa)

b)
c)
d)

CIT, N2 compressor
Burner pressure, N1 compressor
CIP, N1 compressor
ALL

83.when starter switch to the aircraft GTE starter generator is energized and the engine fails to
rotate,one of the probable causea) Power lever switch is defective
b) Undercurrent solenoid contacts are defective
c) Starter relay is defective
84. Compressibility phenomenon
a) Operating aircraft at supersonic speed which causes shock wave generated
b) air entering in inlet and increasing proper pressure through compressor
85. GTE , in low SFC, long range, low specific weight with respect toa)
b)
c)
d)

turbojet
turboprop
high bypass engine
1&2

86.in a axial flow compressor tip speed is limited to 0.85 is provided bya) Constant inside and constant outside diameter compressor
b) Constant inside diameter
c) Constant outside diameter
87. Method use to keep oil leak min.a) Use rubbing or contact seal
b) To pressurize the bearing sump
88. turbine assembly consist of
a) Turbine wheel assembly and torque ring
b) __________
c) ____________
89. Purpose of servo system in fuel control unit90. location of air adapter in axial flow compressora)
b)
c)
d)

Front of the compressor inlet

Aft of the HPC
B/w the LPC & HPC
B/w difuser and combustion inlet

91. Engine rumble during starting-

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a)
b)
c)
d)

inlet duct crack

P&D valve malfunction
FCU malfunction
ALL

92.IN high tension capacitor ignition system, interference is reduced bya) shielding , which prevent current leakage by prevent entrance of moisture
b) high wave frequency received and grounded
c) NO voltage drop in high tension system

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