EXAM REVISION Flashcards
You would expect to find the highest gas velocity in a turbojet engine -
A) At the face of the compressor
B) Leaving the diffuser
C) Entering the turbine
D) At the end of the exhaust nozzle
D) At the end of the exhaust nozzle
The purpose of a diffuser in a gas turbine engine is to -
A) Lower pressure and lower temperature
B) Raise pressure and lower velocity
C) Raise pressure and raise velocity
D) Raise density and lower temperature
B) Raise pressure and lower velocity
The correct statement regarding the variations of MSL full throttle thrust of a jet engine is -
A) Thrust increases as air temperature increases
B) Thrust decreases as air temperature increases
C) Thrust increases as humidity increases
D) Thrust increases as air pressure decreases
B) Thrust decreases as air temperature increases
You would expect to find the highest gas pressure in the turbojet engine?
A) In the diffuser
B) In the beginning of the jet pipe
C) In the last stage of the turbine
D) at the inlet of the compressor
A) In the diffuser
You would expect to find the highest gas temperature in the turbojet engine -
A) In the jet pipe
B) At the end of the compressor
C) In the combustion chamber
D) At the last stage of the turbine
C) In the combustion chamber
The ‘engine core’ of the turbofan refers to
A) The fan
B) the compressor, combustion chambers, turbines and exhaust
C) the n1 spool
D) the accessory drive shaft
B) the compressor, combustion chambers, turbines and exhaust
The maximum thrust output of a turbojet engine will increase with -
A) A decrease in ambient temperature
B) a decrease in ambient air pressure
C) a decrease in ambient air density
D) an increase in ambient air temperature
A) A decrease in ambient temperature
The effect an increase in altitude alone will have on the low pressure compressor of a gas turbine engine if constant thrust in maintained is
A) It will stall more readily
B) discharge pressure will increase
C) RPM will decrease
D) RPM will increase
D) RPM will increase
A pure turbojet engine in comparison to a turbofan engine has -
A) A bypass ratio less than 1:1
B) A bypass ratio more than 1:1
C) no bypass air
D) a reduction gearbox for the compressor
C) no bypass air
Subsonic gas flow decreases in velocity and increases in pressure when flowing through
A) A convergent duct
B) A divergent duct
C) a parallel duct
D A helical duct
B) A divergent duct
RAM effect
A) Has a negligible effect on the efficiency of a jet engine
B) lowers the efficiency of a jet engine as the aircraft speed increases
C) raises the thrust output of a jet engine as aircraft speed increases
D) Cools the air entering the engine intake
C) raises the thrust output of a jet engine as aircraft speed increases
In passing through the turbine section of a pure turbojet engine
A) Gas pressure, velocity, and temp all decrease
B) Gas pressure increases, velocity falls and temperature increases
C) gas pressure remains constant and temp increases
D) gas pressure reduces, velocity increases and temp decreases
D) gas pressure reduces, velocity increases and temp decreases
‘Tertiary creep’ is
A) Blade creep experienced on the test bench by the manufacturer
B) normal blade creep over the life of the engine
C) blade creep where it would be detrimental to continue to run the engine
C) blade creep where it would be detrimental to continue to run the engine
Gas turbine engine compressor stall may be caused by
A) Prolonged group running with air intake guard screens fitted
B) An unserviceable igniter plug
C) An unstable airflow through the compressor
C) An unstable airflow through the compressor
The maximum gas pressure in the gas turbine is obtained
A) in the cooling airflow around the flame tube
B) within the combustion chamber
C) at the entry to the exhaust unit
D) at the compressor exit
D) at the compressor exit
For a given RPM thrust output from a gas turbine engine will be greatest
A) At MSL under ISA conditions
B) at high altitude
C) at MSL under ISA plus conditions
A) At MSL under ISA conditions
If compressor blade stall occurs in a turbine engine
A) the compressor ceases to rotate
B) the smooth flow of air over the blading breaks away and causes an interruption of airflow through the engines
C) the fuel flow to the burners ceases immediately
B) the smooth flow of air over the blading breaks away and causes an interruption of airflow through the engines
The purpose of variable inlet guide vanes in a gas turbine engine is to
A) Prevent turbine blade stall at high engine rpm
B) Prevent compressor blade stall during operation off design RPM
C) prevent ice entering the engine
D) prevent excessive cooling due to large mass air flow through the engine
B) Prevent compressor blade stall during operation off design RPM
Turbojet aircraft range increases as altitude increases toward the optimum FL because at high altitude
A) The decrease in mass airflow permits an increased fuel/air ratio
B) the higher ambient temp results in a greater pressure rise through the engine
C) The engine can operate at design RPM to maintain an efficient wind angle of attack
C) The engine can operate at design RPM to maintain an efficient wind angle of attack
The use of bleed air from a gas turbine engine compressor for anti icing equipment will result in -
A) an increase in the gas temperature, reduced thrust and increase in SFC
B) an increase in thrust since less air will be mixed with fuel in the combustion chambers
C) in increase in RPM and decrease in gas temp
A) an increase in the gas temperature, reduced thrust and increase in SFC
Maximum gas pressure in a gas turbine engine is found -
A) between the final compressor stage and the inlet to the combustion chamber
B) in the exhaust unit
C) at the downstream end of the combustion chamber
D) at the turbine entry point
A) between the final compressor stage and the inlet to the combustion chamber
The main reason for a limit on the maximum gas temperature in a gas turbine engine is-
A) To prevent overheating of the turbine
B) to provent buckling
C) to prevent burning of thermocouples
D) to prevent thermal runaway
A) To prevent overheating of the turbine
Burning fuel in the combustion chambers of a gas turbine engine is necessary to -
A) Raise the pressure and reduce the velocity of the gas
B) increase the density and reduce the temp of the gases
C) Increase the volume and velocity of the gasses
C) Increase the volume and velocity of the gasses
On leaving the compressor in a gas turbine the air passes through
A) Nozzles designed to increase velocity of the air
B) Divergent ducts which lower the velocity and raise the pressure of the air
C) special passages with drop the pressure of the air
B) Divergent ducts which lower the velocity and raise the pressure of the air
To reduce fuel tank condensation overnight -
A) Leave the fuel filler caps off
B) leave the min amount as possible
C) leave as full as possible
D) fill the tank airspace with carbon dioxide
C) leave as full as possible
In a free turbine turboprop engine the propeller is driven by-
A) both the HP and LP turbine
B) the front HP turbine
C) The rear LP turbine
C) The rear LP turbine
The action which should be taken if a gas turbine compressor begins to stall during start
A) open the throttle watch the RPM increase to optimum range
B) close the throttle manually operate bleed valves
C) shut off the fuel supply and maintain starter motor rotation
C) shut off the fuel supply and maintain starter motor rotation
The term Specific Fuel Consumption (SFC) means -
A) Units of fuel used per unit of thrust per hour
B) the actual amount of fuel per shaft horsepower developed
C) amount of fuel used in a specific engine RPM rage
D) distance travelled per unit of fuel
A) Units of fuel used per unit of thrust per hour
Some turbojet engine turbine blades shrouded at the tips to
A) prevent blade tips rubbing against the shroud ring on expansion
B) prevent gas leaking past blade tips, increase rigidity and reduce vibration
C) prevent hot gasses distorting the turbine blades
B) prevent gas leaking past blade tips, increase rigidity and reduce vibration
The fuel flow in a jet engine increases, thrust increases because exhaust gas -
A) temp increases
B) pressure increases
C) volume increases
D) velocity increases
D) velocity increases
The times the surge bleed valve is open and closed during normal gas turbine engine operation are
A) Open from idling to nearly design RPM, then closed up to max RPM
B) closed from idling to nearly design RPM, then opened to max rpm
C) open over entire RPM range unless compressor stall occurs
A) Open from idling to nearly design RPM, then closed up to max RPM
At low power settings without the surge bleed valve the compressors would be providing too high volume of compressed air than the combustor could process.
The excess air is bled off the compressor either into the atmosphere or back into the engine inlet.
If the excess air is not bled off than the compressor would surge. The engine is sucking in air it can’t use.
The propulsive efficiency of a turboprop decreases with an increase in speed because
A) of compressibility effects on the blades
B) slipstream losses increase
C) blade interference increases
D) blade angle of attack becomes too great
A) of compressibility effects on the blades
The gas turbine (Brayton) cycle is called an open or continuous cycle because
A) All events are occurring at the same time
B) the engine is open from the end to end
C) the cycle can stop and start at any time
D) there are no limits to the size of the cycle
A) All events are occurring at the same time
A modest increase in speed in a slow flying jet aircraft leads to a small initial decrease in max thrust available because
A) of intake choking
B) combustion chamber back pressure increasing
C) ram pressure decreasing
D) the difference between exhaust and intake velocities is reduced
D) the difference between exhaust and intake velocities is reduced
Pressure through the combustion chambers in a gas turbine engine
A) Rises steadily
B) is constant or falls slightly
C) Rises initially and then steadily falls
D) falls initially and then steadily rises
B) is constant or falls slightly
EPR Engine pressure ratio is the ratio of -
A) engine compressor inlet pressure to propelling nozzle pressure
B) engine compressor outlet pressure to jet pipe pressure
C) engine compressor discharge pressure to turbine discharge pressure
D) jet pipe pressure to compressor inlet pressure
D) jet pipe pressure to compressor inlet pressure
When climbing in a jet engine aircraft the engine parameter which would stay constant if the thrust lever setting remained unchanged would be
A) RPM
B) EPR
C) EGT
D) torque
A) RPM
Thrust is produced in a jet engine by
A) reaction to impingement of exhaust gases on the outside atmosphere
B) reaction to the pressure difference between exhaust and intake air pressures
C) the force required to accelerate a mass of air through the engine
D) reaction to the temperature difference between compressor and turbines
C) the force required to accelerate a mass of air through the engine
Fuel boost pumps in a jet aircraft system are usually located in the
A) accessory housing
B) fuel control unit
C) fuel manifold
D) fuel tanks
D) fuel tanks
Comparing a swept wing aircraft and a straight wing aircraft both with an increasing angle of attack
A)
the swept wing aircraft will have a greater drag increase and a lesser lift increase
B)
the swept wing aircraft will have a greater drag increase and a greater lift increase
C)
the swept wing aircraft will have a lesser drag increase and a greater lift increase
D)
the swept wing aircraft will have a lesser drag increase and a lesser lift increase
A)
the swept wing aircraft will have a greater drag increase and a lesser lift increase
An aircraft is flying with its CG at the forward limit.
Compared with flying the aircraft at it’s aft limit, the induced drag is -
1
greater
2
lesser
3
the same
4
independent of the gross weight
1
greater
Reverse thrust is not used at low forward aircraft speed because -
1
of excessive vibration
2
it is too effective at low speeds
3
hot or turbulent air can lead to engine damage through the ingestion of foreign objects
4
it is a waste of fuel
3
hot or turbulent air can lead to engine damage through the ingestion of foreign objects
In a turboprop powered aircraft, the pilot controls the engine power output in flight -
1
by direct CSU control
2
by varying the fuel flow via the fuel control unit
3
by increasing prop RPM
4
by varying the prop blade angle directly
2
by varying the fuel flow via the fuel control unit
The combination of flight director/autopilot modes not selectable together is -
1
HDG SEL and V/S
2
HDG SEL and ALT HOLD
3
HDG HOLD and LOC
4
HDG SEL and HDG HOLD
4
HDG SEL and HDG HOLD
The least advisable combination of autopilot/flight director modes is -
1
to fly with the flight director on and the autopilot on
2
to fly with the flight director off and the autopilot on
3
to fly with the flight director on and the autopilot off
4
to fly with the flight director off and the autopilot off
4
to fly with the flight director off and the autopilot off
The autothrottle and flight director are engaged and the autopilot is off during cruise. ALT HOLD is the pitch mode. SPD is the autothrottle mode.
In this case -
1
the system is inoperable
2
the autothrottle will adjust thrust to hold a steady IAS while the flight director command bars command pitch to hold the reference altitude
3
the flight director will not engage in this situation
4
the flight director command bars will be hidden in this situation
2
the autothrottle will adjust thrust to hold a steady IAS while the flight director command bars command pitch to hold the reference altitude
The F/O is flying an aircraft equipped with 3 autopilots in cruise.
The autopilot/s to engage are -
1
R or C only
2
L and R
3
C and R
4
L, C and R
1
R or C only
Blocker doors in a turbofan engine reverse thrust system are used to divert the -
1
cooling air
2
cold stream
3
hot stream
4
bleed air
2
cold stream
Concerning the effect of increasing altitude on the spiral stability of a particular aircraft -
1
spiral stability increases with increase in altitude
2
spiral stability decreases with increase in altitude
3
spiral stability remains the same with increase in altitude
4
spiral stability only changes with changing CG position
1
spiral stability increases with increase in altitude
A B767 aircraft is in cruise with the L autopilot engaged and the FMC is commanding the autopilot with LNAV and VNAV engaged. The autothrottle is engaged in SPEED mode.
If the pilot wished to fly the aircraft manually and deselected the autothrottle, FMC, and autopilot, the correct statement concerning the IAS/MACH speed selector and display window is -
1
the window would be blanked
2
the window would show the FMC flight plan speed and could not be changed unless VNAV was again selected
3
the window would show the current speed and could only be changed by entering the new speed on the CDU
4
the window would show the speed at the time VNAV was deselected and could be used to control the command airspeed bug on the ASI
4
the window would show the speed at the time VNAV was deselected and could be used to control the command airspeed bug on the ASI
The purpose of the interconnectors between the combustion chambers in a gas turbine engine is -
1
to provide pressure equalisation and consistent fuel propagation
2
to provide pressure equalisation and flame propagation
3
to provide temperature equalisation and flame propagation
4
to provide temperature equalisation and consistent fuel propagation
2
to provide pressure equalisation and flame propagation
In an aircraft with powered flight controls, the component which is always part of the system is -
1
artificial feel
2
manual reversion
3
hydraulics
4
pneumatics
1
artificial feel
The purpose of a restrictor valve in the undercarriage hydraulic system of a large aircraft is -
1
to prevent the undercarriage from extending past the stop position and to hold the undercarriage in the up position when pressure is removed from the system
2
to limit the maximum PSI in the system
3
to prevent hammering in the lines
4
limit the speed of operation of the system and prevent hydraulic cavitation during gear extension
4
limit the speed of operation of the system and prevent hydraulic cavitation during gear extension
In a large jet transport category aircraft, fuel moving around in the tanks could cause uncommanded attitude changes after pitching or rolling manoeuvres.
This is prevented by -
1
high speed fuel pumps
2
baffles in the fuel tanks
3
fuel orifices
4
flying the aircraft in balance during all stages of flight
2
baffles in the fuel tanks
On the CDU of an FMC some pages contain lines for data entry by the crew to programme the FMC for the flight under the prevailing conditions of weather and gross weight.
Concerning the entry of data into the CDU -
1
data which is required to be entered as mandatory information for the operation of the FMC is indicated by boxes on the corresponding line on the CDU screen, while data which is optional but not essential for FMC computations is indicated by dashed lines
2
data which is required to be entered as mandatory information for the operation of the FMC is indicated by dashed lines on the corresponding line on the CDU screen, while data which is optional but not essential for FMC computations is indicated by boxes
3
all crew data inputs to the FMC are mandatory for the computation of flight plan performance
4
the FMC is able to perform all functions without any crew data inputs, however data input by crew members will enhance FMC flight performance efficiency
1
data which is required to be entered as mandatory information for the operation of the FMC is indicated by boxes on the corresponding line on the CDU screen, while data which is optional but not essential for FMC computations is indicated by dashed lines
The approximate percentage of the mass airflow through a gas turbine engine entering the combustion chamber through the front entry section is -
1
10%
2
15%
3
20%
4
50%
3
20%
In a TCAS II equipped aircraft the pilot has the option of selecting either the Traffic Advisory (TA)/ Resolution Advisory (RA) mode or Traffic Advisory (TA) only mode of operation.
With the TA only mode selected, RA’s will -
1
only be available for other TCAS I equipped aircraft
2
be inhibited and appear as TA’s
3
be displayed as in RA mode
4
only be available for other non transponder equipped aircraft
2
be inhibited and appear as TA’s
When a sweptwing aircraft suffers a wingtip stall, the centre of pressure moves -
1
inwards and forward
2
outwards and aft
3
inwards and backwards
4
outwards and forwards
1
inwards and forward
In steady asymmetric flight in a light twin piston engined aircraft -
1
the slip indicator (ball) must be centred with rudder
2
zero bank at zero sideslip is possible
3
bank and rudder are normally used to counteract the yaw produced by the live engine
4
bank is used to balance the drag of the dead engine
3
bank and rudder are normally used to counteract the yaw produced by the live engine
If wing sweepback is increased for the same wing area, wing section and aspect ratio, for a given angle of attack -
1
lift coefficient will decrease, drag will increase
2
lift coefficient will increase, drag will decrease
3
lift coefficient and drag will both increase
4
lift coefficient and drag will both decrease
4
lift coefficient and drag will both decrease
As the speed of a large jet transport aircraft increases from the stall speed flaps up to the maximum allowable cruise speed, the power required to fly straight and level will -
1
increase
2
decrease
3
increase then decrease
4
decrease then increase
4
decrease then increase
On the typical EHSI display, the vertical deviation indicator shows variation from the profile during a descent.
When the cursor reaches the extreme bottom end of the scale the aircraft is -
1
400 ft above the profile
2
400 ft below the profile
3
1000 ft above the profile
4
1000 ft below the profile
1
400 ft above the profile
A typical flight control system uses 3 separate and independent hydraulic systems to power flight controls. If all functions are normal the system/s which power the pilot controls are -
1
all systems at all times
2
one system at a time
3
two systems at all times
4
the system with highest pressure
5
the system with highest accumulator pressure
1
all systems at all times
As an aircraft gross weight decreases during cruise -
1
the available speed range increases, and drift down altitude increases
2
the available speed range decreases, and drift down altitude decreases
3
the available speed range increases, and drift down altitude decreases
4
the available speed range decreases, and drift down altitude increases
1
the available speed range increases, and drift down altitude increases
In order to be able to provide the desired pressure schedule in pressurised aircraft, the ranges the cabin pressure control system operates in are the -
1
isobaric and differential range
2
positive and differential range
3
negative and differential range
4
negative and positive range
5
isobaric and negative range
1
isobaric and differential range
The factor most significantly affecting the cockpit cut off angle is -
1
the pilot’s eye position and seat height
2
the instrumentation placement
3
the pilot’s posture
4
VREF
1
the pilot’s eye position and seat height
cockpit voice recorder provides a record of the -
1
captain’s radio transmissions between take off and landing
2
captain’s and first officer’s radio calls and cockpit dialogue with engines running
3
flight crew’s voices and radio transmissions from ATC
4
sounds on the flight deck including voices when power is supplied to the cockpit
4
sounds on the flight deck including voices when power is supplied to the cockpit
A digital flight data recorder provides a record of -
1
airframe configuration, engine parameters, attitude information and ADC data
2
control positions, airframe configuration, engine parameters, attitude and ADC data
3
airspeed, altitude, heading, and cockpit voices
4
airframe configuration, engine parameters, attitude, ADC data, and cockpit voices
2
control positions, airframe configuration, engine parameters, attitude and ADC data
Large fast high flying jet transport aircraft use flight spoilers for -
1
pitch control
2
altitude control
3
yaw control
4
roll control
4
roll control
If the SPD annunciator on the EADI changes to a blank display while on an ILS, accompanied by an aural warning, the likely cause is -
1
autopilot disengagement
2
autothrottle disengagement
3
vertical navigation mode disengagement
4
lateral navigation mode disengagement
2
autothrottle disengagement
A fly by wire system of control as used on the latest generation of jet transport aircraft uses -
1
electrical signals and wires in place of linkages and cables to connect the control surface actuating rams to the flight deck controls
2
wire cables instead of solid linkages to provide manual reversion capability
3
a combination of electrical signals and mechanical linkages to move the control surfaces
4
single power actuating units on all control surfaces and does not need manual reversion capability
1
electrical signals and wires in place of linkages and cables to connect the control surface actuating rams to the flight deck controls
When configured for take off, the command speed bug on the airspeed indicator and speed tape on the EADI is referenced to -
1
V1
2
VREF
3
VR
4
V2
4
V2
Hydraulic fluid pumps are lubricated and cooled by -
1
turbine oil
2
hydraulic fluid
3
air
4
turbine fuel
2
hydraulic fluid
In an axial flow compressor, the blades experiencing the greatest air loads are -
1
the stators
2
the large front rotors
3
the small rear rotors
4
the inlet guide vanes
3
the small rear rotors
A problem associated with NICAD aircraft batteries is -
1
low current at the end of the charge cycle
2
thermal runaway
3
acid spillage
4
low storage capacity
2
thermal runaway
An aircraft in level flight with a relatively forward centre of gravity, compared to a rear centre of gravity will have -
1
more induced drag
2
less induced drag
3
reduced longitudinal stability
4
more parasite drag
1
more induced drag
An advantage of an axial flow compressor over a centrifugal flow compressor in a gas turbine engine is -
1
shorter length
2
higher compression ratio
3
more resistant to foreign object damage
4
cheaper to manufacture
2
higher compression ratio
Large transport category aircraft are often fitted with several artificial devices to provide protection against various undesirable flight characteristics. The yaw damper is one such device designed to prevent the development of uncommanded yaw at high altitude and speed by automatic rudder input controlled by a gyro stabilised feedback system. There are two main types of yaw dampers in common use today, the parallel type and the series type.
The statement which correctly describes the difference between these two types of yaw damper is -
1
the parallel type yaw damper uses two independent circuits to provide redundancy and both circuits operate simultaneously in normal operation. The series type yaw damper uses one circuit at a time with manual switching required to activate the backup in the event of a failure
2
the parallel type yaw damper operates in parallel with the autopilot’s or pilot’s rudder inputs and so the pedals move when the yaw damper operates. This increases rudder loads and this type must be switched off for take off and landing. The series type operates without moving the pedals and may be used during all stages of flight
3
the series type yaw damper uses two independent circuits to provide redundancy and both circuits operate simultaneously in normal operation. The parallel type yaw damper uses one circuit at a time with manual switching required to activate the backup in the event of a failure
4
the series type yaw damper operates in series with the autopilot’s or pilot’s rudder inputs and so the pedals move when the yaw damper operates. This increases rudder loads and this type must be switched off for take off and landing. The parallel type operates without moving the pedals and may be used during all stages of flight
2
the parallel type yaw damper operates in parallel with the autopilot’s or pilot’s rudder inputs and so the pedals move when the yaw damper operates. This increases rudder loads and this type must be switched off for take off and landing. The series type operates without moving the pedals and may be used during all stages of flight
For a turbojet aircraft flying at a particular altitude at a constant power lever setting, an increase in air density will result in -
1
an increase in thrust and a decrease in fuel flow
2
an increase in thrust and an increase in fuel flow
3
a decrease in thrust and an increase in fuel flow
4
a decrease in thrust and a decrease in fuel flow
2
an increase in thrust and an increase in fuel flow
The stall speed of an aircraft at a particular gross weight will be highest with -
1
a rearward centre of gravity
2
a forward centre of gravity
3
low altitude
4
power on
2
a forward centre of gravity
The correct procedure to follow in the event of a hot start to prevent torching in a gas turbine engine is to -
1
gradually open the throttle to richen the mixture and cool the combustion temperatures
2
open the bleed valves to increase the mass air flow through the compressor
3
motor the engine with the fuel supply cut off
4
close the bleed valves to decrease mass flow through the compressor
3
motor the engine with the fuel supply cut off
Bleed air for thermal ice protection on a modern jet transport aircraft should be used -
1
continuously in icing conditions
2
for short periods cyclically in icing conditions
3
for long periods cyclically in icing conditions
4
continuously in all phases of flight
1
continuously in icing conditions
The function of a pressure relief valve in an aircraft pneumatic system is to -
1
prevent pump cavitation
2
prevent seals from blowing
3
preserve accumulator pressure
4
ensure pump supply at all times
2
prevent seals from blowing
The least important factor in determining aircraft tyre hydroplaning risk is -
1
tyre pressure
2
tyre size
3
tyre tread pattern
4
tyre wear
2
tyre size
The function of the follow up linkage in the nose wheel landing gear system of a jet transport category aircraft is -
1
to prevent nose wheel shimmy
2
to hold the nose wheel steering at the correct angle
3
to stop tyre scuffing
4
to permit the tiller to turn the nose wheel
2
to hold the nose wheel steering at the correct angle
A method of reducing the engine air bleed load in an air cycle airconditioning system of a jet transport aircraft is to -
1
increase the vapour pressure
2
recirculate the air
3
lower the cabin temperature
4
lower the cabin altitude
2
recirculate the air
The function of a reverse current relay in a jet aircraft electrical system is to -
1
isolate the generator in the event of reverse current flow
2
deenergise the generator field
3
reverse the current flow direction
4
permit current to flow in the reverse direction
1
isolate the generator in the event of reverse current flow
The main difference between blocker type and clamshell type engine thrust reversers is -
1
none, both operate to reverse the fan air
2
none, both operate to reverse the engine air
3
blockers reverse fan air and clamshells reverse engine air
4
blockers reverse engine air and clamshells reverse fan air
3
blockers reverse fan air and clamshells reverse engine air
In a gas turbine engine at engine design RPM -
1
an OAT decrease leads to thrust decrease
2
an OAT increase leads to thrust increase
3
an OAT increase leads to thrust decrease
4
humidity increase leads to thrust increase
3
an OAT increase leads to thrust decrease
jet flying a the appropriate speed for max L/D will achieve best performance for -
1
angle of climb and endurance
2
angle of climb and range
3
rate of climb and range
4
rate of climb and endurance
1
angle of climb and endurance
jet flying a the appropriate speed for max L/D will achieve best performance for -
1
angle of climb and endurance
2
angle of climb and range
3
rate of climb and range
4
rate of climb and endurance
1
angle of climb and endurance
The variable most directly affecting aircraft hydroplaning speed is -
1
tyre pressure
2
aircraft weight
3
runway surface
4
tyre width
1
tyre pressure
The variable most directly affecting aircraft hydroplaning speed is -
1
tyre pressure
2
aircraft weight
3
runway surface
4
tyre width
1
tyre pressure
VMCA of a twin engine turbo prop aircraft is determined on control after engine failure under a number of conditions, one of which is CG position which shall be -
1
most forward
2
mid range
3
CP position
4
most rearward
4
Most rearward
VMCA of a twin engine turbo prop aircraft is determined on control after engine failure under a number of conditions, one of which is CG position which shall be -
1
most forward
2
mid range
3
CP position
4
most rearward
4
most rearward
Concerning the operation of autobrakes set at level 2 -
1
if the pilot applies any brake pressure during the landing, the autobrakes will disarm
2
if the pilot exceeds autobrake 2 pressure, the autobrakes will disarm, if the pilot applies less than autobrake 2 pressure, the system will supply autobrake 2 pressure
3
if the pilot applies any brake pressure during landing the system will continue to supply autobrake 2 pressure
4
the autobrake system may only be disconnected manually once armed
1
if the pilot applies any brake pressure during the landing, the autobrakes will disarm
On a B767 EHSI display, either a full or expanded compass scale is available in -
1
Plan and Map
2
VOR (NAV) and ILS
3
Plan and VOR (NAV)
4
Map and ILS
2
VOR (NAV) and ILS
Regarding the relationship between the different components of the Flight Management System (FMS) -
1
each component is dependent on the other system components for its operation and cannot operate in isolation
2
each component is independent of other system components and can be used separately or in conjunction with the other system components
3
the flight director must be engaged for any other system component to operate
4
the autopilot must be engaged for any other system component to operate
2
each component is independent of other system components and can be used separately or in conjunction with the other system components
The ‘ram ratio’ in a gas turbine engine is defined as the ratio of -
1
total pressure to dynamic pressure in the compressor
2
total pressure to static pressure in the compressor
3
total pressure to dynamic pressure at the air intake
4
total pressure to static pressure at the air intake
4
total pressure to static pressure at the air intake
If the FMC detects a difference between the FMC computed (calculated) fuel quantity and the fuel gauge indicated (sensed) quantity, the system will -
1
automatically use the higher value for subsequent navigational computations
2
automatically use the lower value for subsequent navigational computations
3
alert the pilot(s) to the discrepancy with a fuel quantity error message
4
recalibrate the sensed fuel quantity shown on EICAS to agree with the computed quantity
3
alert the pilot(s) to the discrepancy with a fuel quantity error message
Advantages of a tricycle undercarriage configuration include -
1
greater braking effectiveness, better visibility during landing and taxiing, the CG is forward of the main gear which minimises ground loop tendencies
2
the CG is behind the main wheels which minimises ground loop tendencies, better rough strip capability, less drag
3
higher descent rates during approach and landing, better visibility during landing and taxiing, the CG is behind the main wheels which minimises ground loop tendencies
4
lower landing speeds, better rough strip capability, the CG is forward of the main gear which minimises ground loop tendencies
1
greater braking effectiveness, better visibility during landing and taxiing, the CG is forward of the main gear which minimises ground loop tendencies
The component used for converting 28 volts DC to 115 VAC at 400 Hz in large modern jet transport category aircraft is -
1
the static rectifier
2
the static (fullwave) inverter
3
the rotary inverter
4
the transformer-rectifier (TR)
2
the static (fullwave) inverter
A flap load relief system (flap limiter) on a large jet aircraft operates whenever -
1
the flap load limit is exceeded and the flaps retract one stage automatically with the flap lever moving automatically and the flaps returning to the commanded position once the limit is no longer being exceeded
2
the flap limit speed is exceeded and the flaps retract one stage automatically with the flap lever moving automatically and staying at the new setting
3
the flap load limit is exceeded and the flaps retract one stage automatically with the flap lever not moving and the flaps staying at the new setting
4
the flap limit speed is exceeded and the flaps retract one stage automatically with the flap lever not moving and the flaps returning to the commanded position once the limit is no longer being exceeded
4
the flap limit speed is exceeded and the flaps retract one stage automatically with the flap lever not moving and the flaps returning to the commanded position once the limit is no longer being exceeded
The main hazards associated with undissolved water in the fuel system of a turbine powered aircraft are -
1
corrosion, lowered specific gravity and microbial infestation
2
corrosion, ice crystal formation and microbial infestation
3
static build up, lowered specific gravity and corrosion
4
excess weight, lowered specific gravity and microbial infestation
2
corrosion, ice crystal formation and microbial infestation
The freezing point of Jet A-1 fuel is closest to -
1
-20 degrees C
2
-30 degrees C
3
-40 degrees C
4
-50 degrees C
4
-50 degrees C
Advantages of air spray nozzles in the combustion chamber of a gas turbine engine compared to conventional fuel nozzles include -
1
reduced carbon build up, cleaner combustion, and more even mixture distribution
2
cooler combustion temperatures and leaner mixtures
3
better flame stabilisation and better cooling
4
hotter combustion temperatures and leaner mixtures
1
reduced carbon build up, cleaner combustion, and more even mixture distribution
High energy capacitor discharge igniter plugs as used in the ignition system of a gas turbine engine are used to provide -
1
a hot (high value) spark at high voltage
2
a cool (low value) spark at low voltage
3
a hot (high value) spark at low voltage
4
a cool (low value) spark at high voltage
1
a hot (high value) spark at high voltage
In a modern turbo-prop powered aircraft the power lever is used to control -
1
pitch and torque in the Beta range
2
pitch only in the reverse thrust range
3
pitch and torque in the normal flight (Alpha) range
4
pitch and torque in all operating ranges
1
pitch and torque in the Beta range
With respect to yaw damper operation in an aircraft with two independent yaw dampers, which are used in all flight conditions -
1
only one yaw damper operates at any one time with the other available as a backup with the rudder pedals moving as the yaw damper inputs are made
2
both systems operate continuously to improve directional stability and do not cause the rudder pedals to move as inputs are made
3
both systems operate when desired to improve lateral stability and cause the rudder pedals to move as inputs are made
4
both systems operate continuously to improve directional stability and cause the rudder pedals to move as inputs are made
2
both systems operate continuously to improve directional stability and do not cause the rudder pedals to move as inputs are made
The principal advantage of a sweepback design wing over a straight wing design is -
1
an increase in M CRIT
2
an increase in the changes of the size of the force coefficients due to compressibility
3
an acceleration of the onset of compressibility effects
4
a decrease in M CRIT
1
an increase in M CRIT
As altitude increases towards the aircraft’s maximum cruising flight level -
1
the low speed buffet boundary approaches the high speed buffet boundary and the available speed range decreases significantly
2
aircraft manoeuvre capability is increased
3
increased pitch stability and Dutch Roll may become evident
4
the low speed buffet boundary approaches the high speed buffet boundary and the available speed range increases significantly
1
the low speed buffet boundary approaches the high speed buffet boundary and the available speed range decreases significantly
A variable incidence tailplane with stabiliser trim, as an alternative to a conventional elevator with trim -
1
is required to cope with high altitude and high gross weights
2
can produce excessively high control forces if out of trim
3
has very limited control authority
4
reduces residual control forces
2
can produce excessively high control forces if out of trim
In high speed flight, aileron effectiveness may be reduced because of shock wave formation near the ailerons or wing twisting.
To overcome these problems, most jet airliners incorporate -
1
powered flight controls
2
spoilers to assist roll control
3
automatic coupling of rudder with aileron input
4
a moderate degree of sweepback
2
spoilers to assist roll control
As an aircraft Mach Number increases from subsonic, through M 1.0 to low supersonic speeds, the drag coefficient of the aircraft -
1
increases steadily
2
decreases steadily
3
remains approximately constant
4
increases, then decreases
increases, then decreases
If the Angle of Attack is increased on a swept wing compared with an unswept wing of similar area and aspect ratio, the swept wing will produce -
1
less lift and more drag
2
less lift and less drag
3
more lift and more drag
4
more lift and less drag
1
less lift and more drag
The last minute addition of 1000 kg of fuel to a large transport category aircraft before take off will most seriously affect -
1
the take off distance required
2
the climb speed
3
the cruise altitude
4
the landing distance available
1
the take off distance required
Powered control systems require an artificial feel system to simulate air loads as feedback for the pilot.
A common system uses ‘q’ feel, which means control feel feedback is a function of -
1
airspeed
2
control input force
3
centre of pressure movement
4
control input speed
1
airspeed
On a conventional Machmeter/ASI (MASI), a masked Mach speed display indicates that -
1
the instrument has failed
2
the data from the CADC is unreliable
3
the Mach number is below M 0.6
4
the power supply to the instrument has been interrupted
2
the data from the CADC is unreliable
On a conventional attitude indicator, the fast/slow indicator opposite the glideslope deviation indicator shows the current speed as fast or slow relative to -
1
V1
2
VREF
3
the command bug speed
4
V2
3
the command bug speed
The formula: nine times the square root of the tyre pressure in PSI gives the -
1
maximum speed for hydroplaning in meters per second
2
minimum speed for hydroplaning in knots
3
maximum speed for hydroplaning in knots
4
minimum speed for hydroplaning in meters per second
2
minimum speed for hydroplaning in knots
The unsafe takeoff configuration warning system on a large jet transport will activate when the thrust levers are advanced for takeoff and an incorrect selection is made on the -
1
flaps and spoilers, stabiliser trim or brakes
2
flaps, elevator trim, brakes or flight director
3
spoilers, stabiliser trim or GPWS
4
EADI, EHSI, autothrottle or stabiliser trim
1
flaps and spoilers, stabiliser trim or brakes
The TCAS system fitted to the modern jet transport category of aircraft is able to provide two main types of messages to alert crew to the presence of traffic in the area. These messages are traffic advisories (TA’s) and resolution advisories (RA’s).
The statement correctly listing the differences between TA’s and RA’s is -
1
traffic advisories provide about 40 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will pass close but not close enough to warrant flight path alteration. Resolution advisories provide about 25 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will not have adequate separation and a command to climb or descent at a minimum rate will be announced
2
traffic advisories provide about 25 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will pass close but not close enough to warrant flight path alteration. Resolution advisories provide about 40 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will not have adequate separation and a command to climb or descent at a minimum rate will be announced
3
resolution advisories provide about 40 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will pass close but not close enough to warrant flight path alteration. Traffic advisories provide about 25 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will not have adequate separation and a command to climb or descent at a minimum rate will be announced
4
resolution advisories provide about 25 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will pass close but not close enough to warrant flight path alteration. Traffic advisories provide about 40 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will not have adequate separation and a command to climb or descent at a minimum rate will be announced
1
traffic advisories provide about 40 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will pass close but not close enough to warrant flight path alteration. Resolution advisories provide about 25 seconds notice to crew about traffic which will not have adequate separation and a command to climb or descent at a minimum rate will be announced
Modern airline aircraft have tubeless tyres fitted with fusible alloy plugs. The function of the plugs is to provide -
1
an emergency plug for a puncture inflicted on landing
2
pressure relief during conditions of excessive tyre heat -
3
termperature cooling during conditions of excessive tyre heat
4
indication of excessive hard braking during landing
5
allow heat to escape without deflating the tyre
2
pressure relief during conditions of excessive tyre heat -
Concerning the operation of the ground proximity warning system -
1
a hard warning is not always preceded by a soft warning
2
a soft warning is always followed by a hard warning
3
all modes provide both hard and soft warnings
4
all modes provide hard warnings
1
a hard warning is not always preceded by a soft warning
The purpose of a divergent passage in a gas turbine engine is to -
1
raise velocity, lower pressure and lower temperature
2
lower velocity, raise pressure and raise temperature
3
lower velocity, lower pressure and lower temperature
4
raise velocity, raise pressure and raise temperature
2
lower velocity, raise pressure and raise temperature
The main reason for the combustion of fuel in a gas turbine engine is -
1
to raise gas pressure
2
to raise gas temperature
3
to raise gas velocity
4
to raise gas density
3
to raise gas velocity
The main advantage of kerosene compared to wide cut type fuel for use in a gas turbine engine is that kerosene has a relatively -
1
lower volatility and higher flash point
2
lower flash point and lower volatility
3
higher volatility and lower flash point
4
higher flash point and higher volatility
1
lower volatility and higher flash point
A swept wing stalls at a higher speed than an equivalent unswept wing due to -
1
increased spanwise flow
2
decreased spanwise flow
3
increased chordwise flow
4
increased CL Max
1
increased spanwise flow
In order to delay flow separation on an aerofoil at the stall, the characteristics of the boundary layer should ideally be -
1
laminar due to the reduced surface friction
2
turbulent due to the increased surface friction
3
laminar due to the minimum boundary layer depth
4
turbulent due to the higher velocities at the wing surface
4
turbulent due to the higher velocities at the wing surface
In an aircraft equipped with a Flight Management Computer (FMC), a holding pattern programmed into the FMC LNAV active route will command the holding pattern track taking account of -
1
the wind in the CASA wind model
2
the forecast wind
3
the actual wind
4
nil wind
3
the actual wind
The power response of a turbojet engine compared to a turboprop at various RPM settings is -
1
faster at high RPM
2
faster at both high and low RPM
3
slower at high RPM
4
slower at low RPM
4
slower at low RPM
In event of total generator failure in the electrical system of a modern jet transport aircraft, the component which supplies AC power is -
1
the TRU
2
the voltage regulator
3
the rotary inverter
4
the full wave inverter
4
the full wave inverter
The input not used by the autothrottle system of a large jet transport category aircraft is -
1
N1
2
EGT
3
INS
4
AIR/GROUND LOGIC
3
INS
The Flight Management Computer of a large transport category jet aircraft does not provide -
1
aircraft systems warnings and cautions
2
fuel monitoring
3
navigational information
4
descent planning
1 aircraft systems warnings and cautions
Regarding inner and outer loops of automatic flight control systems -
1
outer loops control the aircraft attitude based on rate gyro error sensing and feedback to a control surface actuator. Inner loops are external inputs from air data which can be fed to the inner loop to achieve a desired flight profile
2
inner loops control the aircraft attitude based on rate gyro error sensing and feedback to a control surface actuator. Outer loops are external inputs from air data which can be fed to the inner loop to achieve a desired flight profile
3
inner loops control the aircraft in pitch while outer loops control the aircraft in roll and yaw
4
inner loops control the aircraft based on air data such as airspeed and barometric altitude and rate gyro error sensing with feedback to maintain attitude. Outer loop control inputs are pilot inputs from the autopilot panel
2
inner loops control the aircraft attitude based on rate gyro error sensing and feedback to a control surface actuator. Outer loops are external inputs from air data which can be fed to the inner loop to achieve a desired flight profile
The component of the autopilot system which monitors the gyro sensing signal and ensures that the correct attitude reference is being maintained is -
1
the feedback comparitor
2
the servomotor
3
the control surface
4
the artificial feel
1
the feedback comparitor
In a pure turbojet, compared to a high by pass turbofan of the same thrust output, the rear (LP) turbine wheels are -
1
larger and rotate faster
2
smaller and rotate faster
3
larger and rotate slower
4
smaller and rotate slower
2
smaller and rotate faster
With regard to the cancellation of warnings and cautions in the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) of a jet transport aircraft -
1
warnings and cautions can both be cancelled regardless of system status by using the cancel button
2
warnings and cautions may only be cancelled if the associated fault no longer exists
3
warnings are cancelled only when the condition is rectified but cautions may be cancelled using the cancel button
4
cautions are cancelled only when the condition is rectified but warnings may be cancelled using the cancel button
3
warnings are cancelled only when the condition is rectified but cautions may be cancelled using the cancel button
The Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS) modes which are able to generate both soft and hard warnings are -
1
excessive descent rate and below glideslope deviation
2
unsafe terrain clearance while not in the landing configuration and excessive terrain closure rate
3
excessive terrain closure rate and below glideslope deviation
4
excessive descent rate and excessive terrain closure rate
4
excessive descent rate and excessive terrain closure rate
With an increase in altitude the directional stability of an aircraft -
1
decreases
2
increases
3
increases if EAS is less than 1.5Vs
4
decreases if EAS is less than 1.5Vs
1
decreases
The primary purpose of a propeller brake fitted to a turboprop aircraft is -
1
to slow the propeller on descent
2
to allow the propeller to enter the groundfine range
3
to stop the propeller when in feather on the ground and rapidly decelerate the propeller after shutdown or when idling
4
to stop the propeller when in feather in the air
3
to stop the propeller when in feather on the ground and rapidly decelerate the propeller after shutdown or when idling
The nose attitude of an aircraft on approach with both the leading edge and trailing edge flaps extended as compared with only the trailing edge flaps would be -
1
lower
2
higher
3
the same
4
either higher or lower depending on the approach speed
2
higher