Engine Operations

Question 1

What are the three main concerns when approaching aircraft

Answer 1

Jet intakes, Jet exhaust and Turbine disintegration zone

Question 2

How many people do you needd to start an engine

Answer 2

3 people

Question 3

What are the roles of the people starting the engine

Answer 3

1. IC to ensure safety and coordinate the starting procedure.
2. Operates starter trolley and check the aircraft during startup
3. operates fire extinguisher.

Question 4

What are the 4 startup failures

Answer 4

Engine fails to start, hung start, hot start and wet/torching start.

Question 5

Reason of engine fails to start

Answer 5

due to no fuel injection, no air or starting system fail

Question 6

Reason of hung start

Answer 6

Due to system unable to bring engine to reaching self sustaining rpm

Question 7

Reason for hot start

Answer 7

Due to rich fuel/air ratio, EGT exceeds limits.

Question 8

Reason for wet or torching start

Answer 8

Excessive fuel pooling and sudden ignition leading to flames.

Question 9

Causes of FOD

Answer 9

People, Debris and Improper Aircraft Operations

Question 10

How do people contribute to FOD?

Answer 10

Failure to conduct proper accounting, may cause damage to aircraft engines, jamming flight controls etc.

Question 11

How does Debris contribute to FOD?

Answer 11

Inadequate housekeeping after heavy rainfall and strong winds maya leave runways, taxiways etc. with stones and other debris.

Question 12

How does improper aircraft operations contribute to FOD?

Answer 12

HIgh power settings during taxias and turns etc.

Question 13

FOD prevention methods

Answer 13

Aircraft operations
Taxiing and takeoff
Maintenance practices
control of vehicles