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QUESTION BANK
1 The turbine of the jet engine : (Ref : Treager, Page no. 198)
(1). Circulates air to cool the engine
(2). Rotates the compressor
(3). Increases air velocity for propulsion
(4). As in 1 & 2 drives the accessories
3 The ramjet must be assisted to obtain a velocity in excess of about : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 9)
(1) 250 kmph
(2) 407 kmph
(3) 250 mph
(4) both 2 and 3 are correct
4 The amount of force or thrust produced depends on : (Ref : Treager, Page no. 146)
(1). The amount of mass of air moved through the engine.
(2) The extent to which this air can be accelerate(4)
(3). Both 1 & 2.
(4). None of the above
6. The propulsive efficiency of a bypass engine is more than that of a turbojet because of : (Ref :
OTIS, Page no. 18)
(1). Higher velocity of jet efflux
(2). More kinetic energy wasted to atmosphere
(3). Lower velocity of jet efflux
(4). None of the above
9. Equivalent Shaft Horse Power of a turboprop engine , when the a/c is flying is given by the
formula : (Ref : Treager, Page no. 157)
(1) ESHP = SHP + thrust(lbs)375/mph
(2) ESHP = SHP+ thrust/2.5
(3) ESHP = SHP+ thrust(lbs) mph/375
(4) ESHP = SHP+ mph375/thrust
10. Anti-icing of turbojet engine air inlets is accomplished by : (Ref : OTIS, Page no. 48)
(1) electrical heating elements inside the inlet guide vanes
(1) hot air ducted over the outside of the inlet guide vanes
(1) engine bleed air ducted through the critical areas
(1) electrical heating elements located within the engine air inlet cowling
12 The abbreviation "P" with subscript t7 used in turbine engine terminology means : (Ref :
OTIS, Page no. 149)
(1) the total inlet pressure.
(2) pressure and temperature at station No. 7
(3) seven times the temperature divided by total pressure.
(4) the total pressure at station No. 7.
15. In a pulse jet the flapper valves (shutters) are closed by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 10)
(1) incoming air flow
(2) springs
(3) pressure of exhaust gases
(4) both (2) and (3)
16. The ramjet must be assisted to obtain a velocity in the excess of about : (Ref : OTIS, Page
9)
(1). 403 kmph
(2). 200 kmph
(3). 200 mph
(4) 250 kmph
17. A gas turbine produces work in proportion to : (Ref : OTIS, Page 81)
(1) the heat released internally
(2) the temperature difference
(3) both (1) and (2)
(4) none of the above
18. The propulsive efficiency of a Jet Engine is expressed as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 37)
(1). 2 V j
(2) V
(3) 2V1/V1+V2
(4). 2(V+Vj) V+Vj2(V+Vj)V+Vj V
20. When a convergent nozzle is chocked , then the velocity of the gas flowing through it : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 30)
(1). Can be increased further without increasing the temperature.
(2). Cannot be increased further unless its temperature is increased
(3). Does not depend on its temperature.
(4). Cannot be increased on the cost of static pressure
21 In a front fan engine reverse thrust is obtained by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 17)
(1) reversing the hot stream and spoiling the fan airflow
(2)reversing the fan airflow and spoiling exhaust gas flow
(3)spoiling hot airflow and spoiling cold airflow
(4)reversing hot airflow and reversing cold airflow
22 The formula for thrust Horse Power is : (Ref : OTIS, Page ;- 33)
(1). Thp =thrust x 375
(2). Thp = thrust x mph
(3). Thp = Thrust x mph (a/c speed)
375 mp/hr
(4). Thp = 375 mph 375thrust thrust x mph
23 If an a/c is travelling at a speed of 300 mph and its jet velocity is 600 mph, then its propulsive
efficiency is : (Ref : OTIS, Page 37)
(1). 66.66%
(2). 50%
(3). 200%
(4). 2%
24 .At airspeed of 1500mph, 50 pound of thrust equals : (Ref : OTIS, Page 34)
(1) 15 THP
(2) 3 THP
(3) 200 THP
(4) 75 THP
25. The speed of the a/c must be accounted for and used in computation while calculating : (Ref
: OTIS, Page 34)
(1) static thrust
(2) net thrust
(3) gross thrust
(4) both 1 and 2
26. In terms of specific weight per kg thrust, which one of the following is lighter : (Ref :
Treager, Page 14)
(1). Turboprop
(2). Turboshaft
(3). Piston engine
(4). Turbojet
27. Pressure thrust is produced due to chocked nozzle and is given by : (Ref : Treager, Page
14)
(1 ) Pj (Aj-Aa)
(2) Aj(Pa-Pj)
(3) Pj(Aa-Aj)
(4) Aj(Pj-Pam)
28. Using atmosphere conditions the standard sea level temperature is : (Ref : OTIS, Page 33)
(1) 590F
(2) 590C
(3) 29 0C
(4) 150F
29. The engine pressure ratio (EPR) indicator is a direct indication of : (Ref : OTIS, Page
382)
(1) engine thrust being produced
(2) pressure within the turbine section
(3)pressure ratio between the front and aft end of the compressor
(4)ratio of engine rpm to compressor pressure
30. In what units are turbine engine tachometer calibrated : (Ref : OTIS, Page 399)
(1) percent of engine rpm
(2) actual engine rpm
(3) pounds per square inch(psi)
(4) percent of engine pressure ratio
32 The propulsive force is obtained by the displacement of a working fluid in a direction opposite
to that in which the airplane is propelled, then : (Ref : FAA, Page 1)
(1) It is not necessary to displace the same fluid used within the engine .
(2) It is necessary to displace the same fluid used within the engine .
(3).No fluid is displaced .
(4).None of the above
33 In the case of a propeller driven by reciprocating engine or turboprop engines, the fluid used
for the propulsive force is : (Ref : FAA, Page 1)
(1). A different quantity than used within the engine to produce mechanical energy.
(2). The same quantity which is used within the engine to produce mechanical energy.
(3). either (1) & (2).
(4). none of the above.
34 The frequency of the engine in a pulse jet is regulated by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 10)
(1).the stiffness of the springs
(2). The length of the tail pipe.
(3). Both (1) & (2)
(4). None of the above.
36. In a turbofan engine the fan air can account for up to : (Ref : Treager, Page 15)
(1). 20 % of the engine's total thrust
(2). 80 % of the engine's total thrust
(3). 70 % of the engine's total thrust
(4). 40 % of the engine's total thrust
37. In a turbofan the airflow enters the forward end of the duct and expelled : (Ref : Treager, Page
16)
(1). Radially outward
(2). Co-axially
(3). In swirling motion
(4). Radially inward
38. The compressor stall is more severe at: (Ref : Treager, Page 175)
(1). low altitudes and low rpm
(2). Low altitude and high rpm
(3). high altitude, high rpm
(4). High altitude, low rpm
39. As the air temperature decreases thrust tends to : (Ref : Treager, Page 146)
(1). Decrease
(2). Increase
(3). Has no effect
(4). None of the above
40. Gross thrust is the amount of thrust produced by a turbojet when : (Ref : Treager, Page 142)
(1). The aircraft is in flight
(2) when a/c is not moving through the air.
(3). When the engine is running and a/c is stationary
(4). Both (1) & (2).
41 Background noise is produced by the reaction of each blade to the passing of air over its
surface : (Ref : Treager, Page 142)
(1). Even with a smooth air stream with no wakes.
(2). With a turbulent air stream with wakes only
(3). With a smooth air stream only
(4). None of the above.
42 When air is compressed or expanded at 100% efficiency the process is said to be : (Ref :
Treager, Page : 155)
(1). Isometric
(2). Isobar
(3). Isothermal
(4). Adiabatic
43 The propulsive efficiency of a bypass engine is more than that of a turbojet because of : (Ref
: OTIS, Page 18)
(1). Higher velocity of jet efflux
(2). More kinetic energy wasted to atmosphere
(3). Lower velocity of jet efflux
(4). None of the above
44 Which one of that following has the highest T.S.F.C : (Ref : Treager, Page 15)
(1). Turboshaft
(2). Turbojet
(3). Turboprop
(4). Turbofan
45. Which statement is not true regarding the propfan engine : (Ref : Treager, Page 17)
(1). It overcomes the limitations of a conventional propeller
(2). The length of blades is less comparing to those of propellers.
(3). The fuel consumption of high pass turbofans is up to 20% less relative to propfan
engines
(4). Lower gyroscope loads on engine mounts
47. In the atmosphere , in free air if the pressure goes up then density : (Ref : Rolls Royce, Page
-3)
(1) increases (2) decreases (3) doesn't change (4) will not affect
48. The length of the tail pipe in a pulse jet regulates : (Ref : Rolls Royce, Page 3)
(1). The stiffness of the springs (2). The area of the jet nozzle.
(3). The frequency of the engine (4). none of the above.
49. For a turbojet the best altitude for long range cruising is : (Ref : Treager, Page 148)
(1). 30,000 ft. (2). 34,000ft (3) 36,000 ft (4). 54,000ft.
51 As the air temperature decreases thrust tends to : (Ref : Treager, Page 146)
(1). Decrease (2). Increase (3). Has no effect (4). None of the above
53 At low altitude and below sonic speed : (Ref : Treager, Page 136)
(1). Turbojet is more efficient
(2). Turboprop is more efficient
(3). Both are efficient as both are gas turbine engines.
(4). Both are not efficient as both are gas turbine engines.
55. In normal cruising speed ranges, the propulsive efficiency of a turboprop : (Ref : OTIS, Page
18)
(1). Decreases as speed decreases (2). Increases as speed increases
(3). Decreases as speed increases (4). Does not depend upon speed
57. Which of the following is not the aerodynamic advantage of a gas turbine engine over
reciprocating engine (Ref : OTIS, Page 14)
(1). Smaller necelle possible
(2). Negligible cooling power required
(3). High speed jet is more efficient at high flight speeds.
(4). High speed jet is more efficient at low flight speeds.
58. Which of the following statement is true regarding variable area jet nozzle: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 95)
(1). When after burning is maximum, the nozzle area is maximum
(2). When after burning is maximum, the nozzle area is minimum
(3). During maximum power rating the nozzle area is minimum.
(4). During starting of the engine , the nozzle area is more that at maximum rating.
59. At an airspeed of 750mph, one pound of thrust equals : (Ref : OTIS, Page 34)
(1). 1 thp (2). 0.5 thp (3) 2 thp (4). 750 thp
60. Some high-volume turboprop and turbojet engines are equipped with two-spool or split
compressors. When these engines are operated at high altitude, the (Ref : OTIS, Page 60)
(1).low-pressure rotor will increase in speed as the compressor load decreases in the lower
density air
(2). throttle must be retarded to prevent over speeding of the high - pressure rotor due to the lower
density air
(3). low pressure rotor will decrease in speed as the compressor load decreases in the lower
density air
(4). none above are correct
61 The Brayton cycle is known as the constant: (Ref : Treager, Page 155)
(1). Pressure cycle (2). temperature cycle
(3). mass cycle (4). constant enthalpy cycle
62 What effect does high atmospheric humidity have on the operation of a jet engine: (Ref :
Treager, Page 148)
(1) decreases engine pressure ratio
(2) decreases compressor and turbine RPM
(1) has little or no effect
(1) (1) and (3) are correct
63 In a turboprop a/c, the propeller generates thrust by: (Ref : OTIS, Page 12)
(1) imparting large acceleration to small amount of air
(1) imparting small acceleration to small amount of air
(1) imparting small acceleration to large amount of air
(1) imparting large acceleration to large amount of air
64 From which of the following thrust condition is thrust horse power calculated: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 33)
(1) equivalent (2) Static (3) gross (4) net
65. Flat rated engines are designed to maintain rated thrust to value above which standard day
condition: (Ref : OTIS, Page 289)
(1) pressure (2) temperature (3) EPR (4)
altitude
66. A bellmouth inlet duct would most likely be found on a : (Ref : OTIS, Page 51)
(1) business jet (2) helicopter (3) airliner (4) supersonic transport jet
67. When the a/c speed is equal to the jet velocity then propulsive efficiency and thrust is
respectively: (Ref : OTIS, Page 37)
(1) zero & 100% (2) 100% and zero (3) both 100% (4) both 50%
68. The air inlet duct is generally rated in : (Ref : Treager, Page 162)
(1) duct pressure efficiency ratio (2) Ram recovery point
(3) duct recovery point (4) Either 1 or 2
72 Buzz is an airflow instability which takes place: (Ref : Treager, Page 165)
(1) in compressor at high air flow velocity
(1) in compressor at low air flow velocity
(1) in air inlet duct at high air flow velocity
(1) in air inlet duct at low air flow velocity
73 On a turbine engine, with a fixed power lever position, the application of engine anti-icing will
usually result in: (Ref : Treager, Page 146)
(1) no change in EPR (2) a false EPR reading
(3) an increase in EPR (4) all of the above
74 The design factors which can affect the thrust: (Ref : Treager, Page 146)
(1) RPM, Fuel flow, water injection (2) RPM, speed of a/c, Fuel flow, water
injection
(1) as in (1) & TIT (4) as in (2) & size of the nozzle
75. The ability of a metal to withstand extreme changes in temp. in short periods of time is known
as: (Ref : OTIS, Page 187)
(1) creep strength (2) thermal shock resistance
(3) corrosion resistance (4) oxidation resistance
76. The equation of thrust is derived from- (Ref : Treager, Page 141)
(1) Newton's first law of motion (2) Newton's second law of motion
(3) Newton's third law of motion (4) both 2 & 3
77. Mark the correct statement- (Ref : Treager, Page 141)
(1) the principle of jet reaction is an internal phenomenon
(1) the amount of acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass of the object being
moved
(1) jet reaction is possible even in vacuum
(1) all of the above
78. Ram jet engine can not be started below: (Ref : Rolls Royce, Page 3)
(1) 150 MPH (2) 200 MPH (3) 250 MPH (4) 300 MPH
79. Which of the following depicts the four common types of jet reaction engine- (Ref : OTIS,
Page 9)
(1) turbo jet, ram jet, pulse jet, combustion jet
(1) turbo jet, ram jet, pulse jet, rocket jet
(1) turbo jet, ram jet, rocket jet, axial jet
(1) turbo jet, ram jet, pulse jet, centrifugal jet
81 Which of the two are expressed in same unit of measurement- (Ref : OTIS, Page 19)
(1) thrust & work (2) thrust & power (3) thrust & force (4) thrust &
horse power
82 Equivalent shaft horse power is calculated by adding shaft horse power to (Ref : OTIS, Page
35)
(1) net thrust (2) gross thrust (3) thrust horse power (4) none
83 A subsonic business jet will have an inlet duct of- (Ref : OTIS, Page 48)
(1) convergent design (2) divergent design
(3) straight through design (4) convergent - divergent design
84 Which section in a gas turbine engine contributes maximum forward thust- (Ref : Treager,
Page 144)
(1) compressor (2) combustion chamber (3) turbine (4) exhaust
dust
85. Given wt. of air flowing at the inlet of an engine is 100 lbs/sec on ground and exhaust air
velocity is 960 ft/sec for a jet engine, then the thrust is- (Ref : Treager, Page 141)
(1) 3000 lbs (2) 3,500 lbs (3) 2000 lbs (4) none of the
above
86. A turbo prop engine under static running condition produces 1000 SHP and 250 lbs of thrust.
The ESFC of the engine is 0.6 lbs/ESHP/hr. The fuel consumption per hour is (Ref : Treager,
Page 157)
(1) 750 lbs (2) 660 lbs (3) 550 lbs (4) 600 lbs
87. Duct pressure efficiency ratio is defined as - (Ref : OTIS, Page 65)
(1) ability of the duct to convert static pressure energy to kinetic energy
(1) ability of the duct to convert kinetic energy of the air stream into static pressure energy
without loss in total pressure
(1) ability of the duct to convert total pressure energy into dynamic pressure energy
(1) none of the above
88. A given rpm change has more effect on thrust- (Ref : Treager, Page 146
(1) at lower engine speed (2) at higher engine speed
(3) at all engine speed (4) none of the above
89. The turbine horse power is given by formula- (Ref : Treager, Page 198)
Cp DT Wa 550
(1) -----------------------
778
Cv DP Wa 778
(2) ---------------------------
550
Cp DT Wa 778
(3) -----------------------
550
Cp DT Wf 778
(4) ---------------------------
550
90. Turbojet engines are very efficient at high speed & high altitude flying because: (Ref :
Treager, Page 148)
(1) its propulsive efficiency is low
(1) its propulsive efficiency is high
(1) the exhaust gas volume relative to the surrounding atm is increased;
(1) 2 & 3
91 A basic type of jet engine which comprises of a flapping air entry section termed as : (Ref :
Rolls Royce, Page 3)
(1) pulse jet (2) pure jet (3) turbo jet (4) ram jet
92 Variable area entry guide vanes will provide a : (Ref : OTIS, Page 65)
(1) surge free compressor operation
(2) positive turbine back pressure
(3) satisfactory anti-icing system operation
(4) positive ram pressure to the compressor
93 Bell mouth inlets are normally used for : (Ref : Rolls Royce, Page 50)
(1) high performance engine (2) high speed engine
(3) engine rating purpose (4) turboprop engine
95. During starting as the engine rpm increases the air bleed valves are automatically : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 75)
(1). Opened
(2). Closed
(3). Not affected by engine rpm
(4). None of the above
96. The engine pressure ratio (EPR) indicator is a direct indication of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 93)
(1) engine thrust being produced
(2) pressure within the turbine section
(3) pressure ratio between the front and aft end of the compressor
(4) ratio of engine rpm to compressor pressure
97. The angle of variable inlet guide vanes and stator guide vanes is varied by actuator by sensing
: (Ref : Treager, Page 176)
(1). inlet air pressure and engine speed
(2). Inlet air temperature and engine rpm
(3). Turbine entry temperature and engine rpm
(4). Turbine entry temperature and compressor delivery pressure.
98. In a turboprop engine reverse thrust action is obtained by : (Ref : Treager, Page 15)
(1) changing the jet nozzle area and pitch of the propeller blade
(1) changing the direction of gas flow
(3) changing the pitch of the propeller blade
(4) by using bucket doors
99. In the combustion chamber of a gas turbine engine local deceleration of air is required : (Ref
: Treager, Page 172)
(1). To increase the pressure of compressed air
(2). To provide a low velocity zone in which the flame can burn
(3). Both (1) & (2).
(4). None of the above
100. To make sure that the inlet air enters the impeller of centrifugal compressor, the type of
guide vanes used is : (Ref : Treager, Page 172)
(1). Stationary guide vanes
(2). Variable guide vanes
(3). Rotating guide vanes
(4). Cascade vanes
101 What is the principal advantage of using propeller reduction gears ? (Ref : OTIS, Page
159)
(1) to enable the propeller rpm to be increased without an accompanying increase in engine rpm.
(2) the diameter and blade area of the propeller can be increase(4)
(3) to enable the engine rpm to be increased with an accompanying increase in power and
allow the propeller to remain at a lower, more efficient rpm.
(4) to enable the engine rpm to be increased with an accompanying decrease in propeller rpm.
105. The gas turbine engines works on : (Ref : OTIS, Page 26)
(1) otto cycle
(2) diesel cycle
(3) carnot cycle
(4) brayton cycle
107. Slight pressure can be adjusted during the process of combustion by : (Ref : Treager, Page
195)
(1) varying the jet nozzle diameter
(2) reduce the fuel flow
(3) increasing the air flow
(4) increasing the compression ratio
108. The gas turbine engines fitted in rotor crafts are called : (Ref : OTIS, Page 10)
110. The Aero thermo dynamic duct (athodyd) are the : (Ref : OTIS, Page 9)
(1) pure jet and turbojet
(2) turboprop and turbojet
(3) pure jet and ramjet
(4) ramjet and pulse jet
112 The ratio of work done in moving the a/c forward to the energy spent in accelerating the gas
rearward is
defined as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 36)
(1) thermal efficiency
(2) volumetric efficiency
(3) propulsive efficiency
(4) operating efficiency
113 The bypass engine is also called as a : (Ref : OTIS, Page 17)
114 The ratio established between the amount of air passes outer of the engine and the amount of
air passes inside the core of the engine is called as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 18)
(1) by pass ratio
(2) engine pressure ratio
(3) compression ratio
(4) none of the above
115. The both elements of combustion, the fuel and oxidizer are carried in a : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 9)
(1) turbojet
(2) pulse jet
(3) rocket
(4) pure jet
116. When the jet velocity increases the thrust produced by a turbojet - (Ref : OTIS, Page 14)
(1) increases
(2) decreases
(3) not affected by jet velocity
(4) increases in inverse proportion
117. Choose the right statement (Ref : OTIS, Page 15 & 16)
(1) turbofan produces least noise
(2) turbojet has least thrust specific fuel consumption
(3) turbojet is less efficient at high altitude
(4) all the above are correct.
118. Turbine discharge pressure is identified in service manuals and by engine instruments as :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 91)
(1) Pt 7
(2) Pt2
(3) Tt2
(4) Tt7
119. In the atmosphere, in free air, if the pressure goes up then density (Ref : Treager,
Page 148)
(1) increases
(2) decreases
(3) doesn't changes
(4) will not affect
120. Which statement is true regarding jet engine (Ref : Treager, Page 152)
(1) thrust increases as temperature of air increases
(2) thrust decreases as air pressure increases
(3) thrust increases as temperature decreases
(4) thrust increases as density decreases
121 Gross thrust is the amount of thrust produced by a turbo-jet (Ref : OTIS, Page 29)
122 At low altitude and below sonic speed (Ref : OTIS, Page 15)
(1) turbo-jet engine is more efficient
(2) turbo-prop engine is more efficient
(3) both are efficient
125. "Turbo prop" engine is best suited for: (Ref : OTIS, Page 15)
(1) best for lifting loads only
(1) best for high speed , long range only
(1) best for long range & high speed light
(1) best for lifting heavy loads "OFF", short and medium length runways
126.______ engine is best suited for long range, relatively high speed flight: (Ref : OTIS, Page
14)
(1) Turbo jet
(2) Turbo prop
(3) Turbo fan
(4) Turbo shaff
127. Helicopters are fitted with _________ engines: (Ref : OTIS, Page 14)
(1) Turbo prop
(2) Turbo fan
(3) Turbo shaft
(4) only (2) is correct
128. Inlet water injection is designed for use at ambient temperatures: (Ref : OTIS, Page
294)
(1) below 5 degree C or 40 degree F
(2) above 40 degree F or 10 degree C
(3) above 40 degree F or 5 degree C
(4) none
129. A gas turbine engine that delivers power through a shaft to operate something other than
propeller is referred
to as _______ engine: (Ref : OTIS, Page 14)
(1) Turbo fan
(2) Turbo jet
(3) Turbo shaft
(4) Turbo prop
130. Variable inlet guide vanes are installed in front stage of compressor to: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 322)
(1) to decrease mass of the air flow
(1) to increase mass of air flow
(1) to prevent compressor surge
(1) none
131 Which gas turbine engine has highest propulsive efficiency at super sonic a/c speed: (Ref :
OTIS, Page 37)
(1) Turbo jet
(2) Turbo prop
(3) Turbo shaft
(4) Turbo fan
132 Compressor efficiency is based on principle of: (Ref : OTIS, Page 55)
134 "TSFC" and "specific wt." of which turbine falls between Turbo jet and Turbo prop: (Ref :
OTIS, Page 17)
(1) Turbo shaft
(2) Turbo fan
(3) only (2) is correct
(4) only (1) is correct
135. By elimination of I.G.V., in turbo fan engines: (Ref : OTIS, Page 17)
136. Air fuel patterns are easier to control in: (Ref : OTIS, Page 77)
137. __________type of thrust reverser , uses cascade vanes and blocker doors: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 98)
(1) pre exit
(2) post exit
(3) after exit
(4) none
138 On high bypass ratio turbo fan engines 80% of thrust is produced by: (Ref : OTIS, Page
17)
(1)secondary air flow
(2) primary air flow
(3) both (1) and (2)
(4) all
140. What term is used to describe a permanent and cumulative deformation of the turbine blades
of a turbojet engine? (Ref : Rolls Royce, Page 56)
(1) stretch
(2) elongation
(3) distortion
(4) creep
141 What is the purpose of blow-in-doors in the induction system of a turbine engine aircraft ?
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-8)
(1) admit air to the engine compartment during ground operation when the engine air
requirements are in excess of the amount the normal intake system can supply.
(2) fire extinguisher access openings
(3) admit air to the engine compartment during flight when the aircraft attitude is not
conductive
for ram air effect.
(4) access openings for inspection of compressor and turbine blades
142 The stators in the turbine section of a gas turbine engine : (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) increase the velocity of the air
(2) decrease the velocity of air
(3) increase the pressure of the air
(4) are located behind the rotor
143 If the RPM of an axial flow compressor remains constant the angle of attack of the rotor
blades
can be changed by : (Ref : Treager, Page 176)
(1) changing the velocity of the airflow
(2) changing the compressor diameter
(3)increasing the pressure ratio
(4) decreasing the pressure ratio
144 In a turbine engine with a dual -spool compressor the low speed compressor : (Ref :
Treager, Page 170)
(1) always turns at the same speed as the high speed compressor.
(2) is connected directly to the high speed compressor.
(3)seeks its own best operating speed
(4)has a higher compressor shaft than the high speed compressor
145. Which of the following engine variables is the most critical during turbine engine operation
? (Ref : OTIS, Page 232 )
(1) compressor inlet air temperature
(2) compressor RPM
(3) burner-can pressure
(4) turbine inlet temperature
146. Reduced blade vibration and improved airflow characteristics in gas turbines are brought
about by : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-42)
(1) fir-tree blade attachment
(2) impulse type blades
(3) shrouded turbine rotor blades
(4) bulb root attachment
147. Which turbine engine compressor offers the greatest advantages for both starting flexibility
and
improved high altitude performance ? (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-14)
(1) single-stage, centrifugal flow
(2)dual stage, centrifugal flow
(3)spilt -spool, axial flow
(4) single axial, axial flow
148. Gas turbine engines use a nozzle diaphragm which is located on the upstream side of the
turbine
wheel. One of the functions of this unit is to : (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) decrease the velocity of the heated gases flowing past this point.
(2) direct the flow of gases parallel to the vertical line of the turbine buckets.
(3) increase the velocity of the heated gases flowing past this point.
(4)increase the pressure of the exhaust mass.
149. What is the function of the stator vane assembly at the discharge end of a typical
axial-flow compressor? (Ref : Treager, Page 203)
(1) To reduce drag on the first stage turbine blades.
(2) To straighten airflow to eliminate turbulence
(3) To direct the flow of gases into the combustion chambers.
(4) to increase air swirling motion combustion chambers
150. When the gases pass through the impulse turbine : (Ref : Treager, Page 201)
(1) pressure and speed remain same, direction changes
(2) pressure changes, velocity remains same
(3) pressure and speed change, direction is not changed
(4) none of the above
151 Which one of the following statement is false regarding two spool compressor : (Ref :
Treager, Page 176)
(1) it gives good high altitude performance
(2) it provides very high pressure ratio
(3) it prevents compressor stall
(4) rear turbine drives rear compressor
152 The stagger angle of a rotor blade of compressor is : (Ref : Treager, Page 170)
(1) more at the root than that at the tip
(2) more at the tip than that at the root
(3) same at the tip as that at the root
(4) none of the above
153 As the compressor speed is reduced from its design value the variable stator vanes are
progressively : (Ref : OTIS, Page 8-1)
(1) opened (2) closed
(3) not affected by compressor speed
(4) none of the above
154 Discrete tone is produced by regular passage of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1). Wakes through stationary blades
(2).Rotating blades through wakes from the preceding stationary blades.
(3). With a smooth air stream only
(4). None of the above
155. Background noise is produced by the reaction of each blade to the passing of air over its
surface : (Ref : Treager, Pg 210)
(1). Even with a smooth air stream with no wakes. (2). With a turbulent air stream with
wakes only
(3). With a smooth air stream only (4). None of the above.
156. A purpose of the shrouds on the turbine blades of an axial flow engine is to : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-39)
(1) reduce vibration
(2) shorten run-in-time
(3) increase tip speed
(4) reduce air entrance
157. How does a dual axial-flow compressor improve the efficiency of a turbojet engine ? (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1) more turbine wheels can be used reduced
(2) combustion chamber temperatures are less
(3) higher compression ratios can be obtained
(4) the velocity of the air entering the combustion chamber is increase(4)
158. A turbine engine compressor which contains vanes on both sides of the impeller is a : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1) single entry centrifugal compressor
(2) double entry centrifugal compressor
(3) double entry axial-flow compressor
(4) single entry axial-flow compressor
159. Stator blades in the compressor section of an axial-flow turbine engine : (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-19)
(1) increases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(2) straighten the airflow and accelerate it.
(3) decreases the air velocity and prevent swirling (4) all the above
160. In the compressor of a gas turbine engine : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1). Pressure rises
(2). Temperature rises (3). None of the above
(4). Both (1) & (2)
161 What is meant by a double entry centrifugal compressor : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-13)
(1). A compressor that has two intakes
(2). A two stage compressor independently connected to the main shaft.
(3). A compressor with vanes on both sides of the impeller
(4). Only (2) is wrong
162 What is the primary advantage of an axial flow compressor over a centrifugal compressor :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1). More frontal area
(2). Less expensive
(3). More pressure per stage
(4).. Greater pressure ratio
163 The outlet of compressor stator has : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-18)
(1). Less area than its inlet area
(2). More area than its inlet area
(3). It forms a convergent passage
(4). None of the above is correct.
165. In the twin engine spool compressor system the first stage turbine drives the : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-35)
(1). N1 & N2 compressor
(2) N1 compressor
(3). N2 compressor
(4). Either N1 or N2 compressor.
166. Which statement is true regarding the compressor : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1). Centrifugal compressor is usually more robust than axial flow compressor
(2). Axial flow compressor is usually more robust than centrifugal compressor
(3). The axial flow compressor consumes less air than centrifugal flow
(4). Centrifugal compressor can be designed for higher compression ratios.
167. Which of the following statement is false regarding two spool compressor : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-13)
(1). It gives high altitude performance
(2). It prevents compressor stall
(3) It provides very high pressure ratio.
(4). Rear turbine drives rear compressor
168. Which of the following is more susceptible to warpage : (Ref : Treager, Page 190)
(1). Can type combustion chamber
(2). Can -annular type combustion chamber
(3). Annular combustion chamber
(4). Both (1) & (2).
169. The highest heat-to-metal contact in a jet engine is the : (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) burner cans
(2) exhaust cone
(3) turbine inlet guide vanes
(4) turbine blades
170. Which of the following are the most common types of thrust reversers used on turbine
engine powered
aircraft : (Ref : Treager, Page 207)
(1) convergent and divergent
(2) rotary air vane and stationary air vane
(3) mechanical blockage and aerodynamic blockage
(4) cascade vane and blocked door
172 The exhaust noise can be reduced by : (Ref : Treager, Page 216)
(1). Decreasing the mixing rate
(2). Increasing the mixing rate
(3). Increasing the velocity of the gases
(4). Keeping the same pattern of the exhaust jet
173 In an after burner flame when flame is created as a result of fuel / air mixture being sprayed
on to a platinum based element, the type of ignition is : (Ref : Treager, Page 232)
(1) hot shot ignition
(2) platinum flame ignition
(3) torch ignitior
(4) catalytic ignitor
174 When the exhaust gases flow through the divergent section of a supersonic jet nozzle :
(Ref : Treager, Page 206)
(1) pressure increases and velocity decreases
(2) pressure decreases and velocity decreases
(3)velocity increases and pressure decreases
(4) velocity decreases and pressure increases
175. Which one of the following is the ultimate limiting factor of turbine engine operation :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 2-32)
(1) compressor inlet air temperature
(2) compressor outlet pressure
(3) burner can pressure
(4) turbine inlet temperature
176. Number of arrangement of separate turbine and compressor assembly, is known as : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 174)
(1) stage
(2) spool
(3) generator
(4) none of the above
179. The combustion chamber with more degree of curvature is : (Ref : Treager, Page 190)
(1). More susceptible to warpage
(2). Less susceptible to warpage
(3). Not susceptible to warpage
(4). None of the above
180. Three types of turbine blades are : (Ref : Treager, Page 198)
(1). Reaction, converging & diverging
(2). Impulse - reaction & impulse reaction
(3). Impulse, vector & impulse vector
(4). Impulse - reaction and radial
181 The angle of attack for a compressor blade is defined as the angle between its cord and : (Ref
: Treager, Page 3-17)
(1). Inlet air velocity
(2). Blade velocity
(3). Resultant of inlet air velocity & blade velocity
(4). Plane of rotation
184 In a turbine engine having nine burner cans the number of ignitors used is normally : (Ref :
Treager, Page 191)
(1) one
(2) two
(3) nine
(4) eighteen
185. At what stage in a turbojet engine are pressures the greatest ? (Ref : Treager, Page 172)
(1) compressor inlet
(2) turbine outlet
(3) compressor outlet
(4) tail pipe
186. The compression ratio of an axial flow compressor is a function of the : (Ref : Treager,
Page 170)
(1) number of compressor stages
(2) rotor diameter
(3)diffuser area
(4) air inlet velocity
187. The fan rotational speed of a dual axial compressor forward fan engine is the same as the :
(Ref : Treager, Page 135)
(1) low- pressure compressor
(2) forward turbine wheel
(3) high - pressure compressor
(4) all the above are correct
188. What turbine engine section provides for proper mixing of the fuel and air: (Ref : Treager,
Page 190)
(1) combustion section
(2) compressor section
(3) diffuser section (4) air inlet section
189. Turbine nozzle diaphragms located on the upstream side of each turbine wheel are used in
the gas turbine engine to: (Ref : Treager, Page 200)
(1) decrease the velocity of the heated gases lowing past this point
(1) direct the flow of gases parallel to the vertical line of the turbine blades.
(1) increase the velocity of the heated gases flowing past this point
(1) increase the temp of the heated gases flowing past this point
190. An exhaust cone placed aft of the turbine in a jet engine will cause the pressure in the first
part of the exhaust duct to: (Ref : Treager, Page 205)
(1) increase and the velocity to decrease
(1) increase and the velocity to increase
(1) decrease and the velocity to increase
(1) decrease and the velocity to decrease
191 In turboprop engine torque meter assembly works (12A P 63)
(1) to transmit thrust to engine
(2) to transmit torque from the engine to the gearbox of the reduction section
(3) transmit rotation directly to propeller
(4)none above is correct
198. Annular combustion chamber preferred over other type because (OTTIS
3 33)
(1) its minimal surface area requires less cooling air
(2) most efficient design from the stand point of thermal efficiency
(3) it has a shorter length than other type (4) all are correct
199. In multiple rotor turbine power is developed (OTTIS 3 39)
(1) only by the front rotor (2) by the intermediate
rotor
(3) exclusively by the rear rotor (4) by all the turbine
rotor installed
201 Diverting the thrust path for the control of a/c speed is a method of : (Ref : Treager,
Pg 228)
(1) thrust augmenting (2) thrust reversing (3) thrust cancellation (4) all are
correct
202 What are the two basic elements of the turbine section in a turbine engine: (Ref : Treager,
Page 199)
(1) impeller and diffuser
(2) hot and cold
(3) turbine and tail cone
(4) stator and rotor
203 The basic gas turbine engine is divided into two main sections: the cold section and the hot
section.
the cold section include the engine inlet, compressor, and turbine section the hot section includes
the combustor, diffuser, and exhaust sections regard the above statements (Ref : Treager, Page
144)
(1) Only No. 1 is true
(2) Only No. 2 is true
(3) neither No. 1 nor No. 2 is true
(4) No. 1 and No. 2 are correct
204 An advantage of the axial - flow compressor is its: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-21)
(1) low starting power requirements
(2) low weight
(3) high peak efficiency
(4) low peak velocity
205. What is the purpose of the diffuser section in a turbine engine: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-12)
(1) to increase pressure and reduce velocity
(1) to convert pressure to velocity
(1) to reduce pressure and increase velocity
(1) to reduce velocity and reduce pressure
206. In which type of turbine engine combustion chamber is the case and liner removed and
installed as one unit during routine maintenance: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-33)
(1) can
(2) can annualar
(3) annular
(4) can can annular
207. The diffuser section of jet engine is located between: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-30)
(1) the burner section and the turbine section
(1) station No. 7 and station No. 8
(1) the compressor section and the turbine section
(1) combustion chamber and compressor
208. Turbine blades are generally more susceptible to operating damage than compressor blades
because of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-41)
(1) higher centrifugal loading
(2) exposure to high temperature
(3) high pressure and high velocity has flow
(4) all above are correct
209. An advantage of the centrifugal - flow compressor is its high: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-13)
(1) pressure rise per stage
(2) ram efficiency
(3) peak efficiency
(4) over all efficiency
210. The two types of centrifugal compressor impellers are: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1) single entry and double entry
(2) rotor and stator
(3) impeller and diffuser
(4) all above are correct
211 Between each row of rotating blades in a turbine engine compressor, there is a row of
stationary blades which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades are called: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-15)
(1) buckets
(2) rotor
(3) stators
(4) reactors
212 In an axial - flow compressor, one purpose of the stator vanes at the discharge of the
compressor is to vanes a the discharge end of the compressor is to: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1) straighten the airflow and eliminate turbulence
(1) increase the velocity and prevent swirling and eddying
(1) decrease the velocity, prevent swirling, and decrease pressure
(1) to guide the air
213 A weak fuel to air mixture along with normal airflow through a turbine engine may result in:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-32)
(1) a rich flameout
(2) a lean die-out
(3) high EGT
(4) low EGT
214 What is the function of the inlet guide vane assembly on an axial flow compressor: (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-18)
(1) directs the air into the first stage rotor blades at the proper angle
(2) converts velocity energy into velocity energy
(3) converts pressure energy into velocity energy
(4) converts kinetic energy into pressure energy
215. The velocity of subsonic air as it flows through a convergent nozzle: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-
2)
(1) increases
(2) decreases
(3) remains constant
(4) all
216. What is the primary advantage of an axial -flow compressor over a centrifugal compressor:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-21)
(1) high frontal area
(2) less expensive
(3) greater pressure ratio
(4) high efficiency
217. A gas turbine engine comprises which three air section: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-2)
(1) compressor, diffuser and stator
(2) turbine, combustion and stator
(3) compressor, turbine and tailpipe
(4) turbine, compressor and combustion
218. What type of turbine blades is most commonly used in aircraft jet engines: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-40)
(1) reaction
(2) impulse
(3) impulse-reaction
(4) all above are correct
219. What is the primary factor which controls the pressure ratio of an axial flow compressor:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-19)
(1) number of stages in compressor
(2) compressor inlet pressure
(3) compressor inlet temperature
(4) diffuser inlet pressure
221 The stator vanes in an axial flow compressor functions to increase static pressure by forming:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-17)
(1) divergent duct between vane passages
(1) convergine duct between vane passages
(1) straight duct between vane passages
(1) none of the above
223 The main advantage of using float wall design of com(2) Chamber is (Ref : Treager, Page
191)
(1) it allows the plates to thermally expand axially and circumferentially
(2) as in (1) and to avoid stress]
(3) as in (2) and eliminate low cycle fatigue
(4) as in (3) and increases the time between repairs thus reducing maintenance cost and for
uniform temperature distribution
224 Combustion of air and fuel mixture in a gas turbine engine combustion occurs roughly at
constant: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-31)
(1) pressure
(2) temperature
(3) volume
(4) density
225. During normal operation of jet engine combustion of air fuel mixture is: (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-31)
(1) continuously supported by the ignition
(1) intermittently supported by the ignition
(1) self supported
(1) always intermittent
226. Propagation of the flame to all the flame tubes uniformly is achieved by: (Ref : Treager,
Page 191)
(1) swirl assembly
(2) snout
(3) flare plates
(4) inter connector
227. Combustion chamber liners are provided with number on holes, the size of which: (Ref :
Treager, Page 199)
(1) increase from forward to rearward
(1) increase from rearward to forward
(1) remains constants throughout the length of the burner
(1) as in (1) and big holes provide more cooling air for dilution purposes
228. Mark the correct statement for the NGV: (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) pressure increases & velocity decreases
(1) pressure decreases & velocity increases
(1) as in 1 & guides the air in proper direction
(1) as in 2 & guides the air in proper direction
229. Highly stressed part of the turbine engine is the: (Ref : Treager, Page 203)
(1) turbine blade
(2) compressor disk
(3) combustion chamber
(4) turbine disk
230. Volume through the turbine increases in order to: (Ref : Treager, Page 200)
(1) distribute the load evenly
(1) as in (1) and extract the energy evenly from all the stages
(1) as in (2) and prevent build up of back press
(1) as in (2) and for fast acceleration to the engine
231 Thermocouples are normally made of two different materials : (Ref : OTIS, Page 12-4)
(1) alumel & constantan
(1) alumel & chromel
(1) alumel (Al-Mn-Ni)
(1) as in (3) & alumel does not attract magnet while chromel attract magnet
232 Hp nozzle guide vanes and turbine blades are made hollow for the purpose of : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-43)
(1) better cooling
(2) thermal loading
(3) reducing weight
(4) better heating
233 The best method of attaching the turbine blades to the disk is : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-42)
(1) fire tree attachment
(2) bulb attachment
(3) dove tail attachment
(4) all the above
235. Decreasing the propelling nozzle area by small amount : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-51)
(1) sharply increase EGT but decrease pressure & velocity
(1) will sharply decrease EGT but increase pressure & velocity
(1) will sharply increase EGT and also pressure & velocity
(1) will sharply decrease EGT and also pressure & velocity
236. One of the best method of suppressing the noise is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-57)
(1) use corrugated perimeter type exhaust nozzle
(1) use multitube suppressor type exhaust nozzle
(1) introducing of secondary air into the main exhaust duct for fast mixing
(1) all are correct
238. Point of highest velocity in a gas turbine engine is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-38)
(1) diffuser
(2) NGV
(3) propeller nozzle
(4) exhaust duct
239. The ratio between turbine discharge pressure and compressor inlet pressure is known as:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 12-15)
(1) EPR
(2) thrust pressure ratio
(3) exhaust gas pressure ratio
(4) turbine compressor ratio
242 A twin spool compressor essentially comprises of: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1) L.P. and I.P. stages
(2) L.P. and H.P. compressor
(3) H.P. and L.P. stages
(4) a free turbine
243 Air enters a centrifugal flow compressor impeller at the: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1) perimeter
(2) front
(3) center
(4) rear
245. In axial flow compressor the pressure rise is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-19)
1) same in all the stage
1) lesser in initial stages & higher in later stages
1) higher in initial stages & lower in later stages
1) depends on the design of the blade
246. In an axial flow compressor the air is pressurized: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-18)
1) perpendicular to the axis of the engine
1) parallel to the axis of the engine
1) radially to the axis of the engine
1) both 1 & 3
247. Variable inlet guide vane in the front of the compressor are fitted: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-18)
1) to prevent compressor surge
1) at higher engine speed
1) at all engine speed
1) to increase the velocity of the airflow
248. RPM of axial flow compressor in turbine engine is limited primarily by: (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-17)
(1) tip speed (2) compressor ratio (3) turbine inlet temp.
(4) 'G' forces
249. Purpose of compressor manifold in centrifugal engine is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-11)
(1) it distribute the air in turbulence free condition to combustion section
(1) it distribute the air in turbulence free condition to compressor inlet section
(1) both (1) and (2)
(1) none
251 The turbine stator and rotor blades are cooled by: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-43)
252 Single side impeller is well suited for many a/c installation because it: (Ref : OTIS, Page
3-11)
(1) get benefit from ram effect
(1) less turbulent air entry without surging
(1) both (1) and (2)
(1) none
253 In can annular type combustion chamber: (J) (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-32)
254 Combustion chambers with magnesium zirconate coating , to combat carbon particles is:
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-31)
(1) whitish colour (2) blue colour (3) green colour (4) yellow colour
255. Advantage of reverse flow combustion chamber is: (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-33)
1) shorter in length (2) weight reduction
3) pre-heating of compressor discharged air (4) all of the above
256. In annular throw flow combustor. The perforated liner is often referred to as: (Ref : OTIS,
Page 3-32)
1) diaphragm (2) dome (3) basket (4) none
(1) transform portion of K.E and heat energy in exhaust gases in to mechanical work
(1) transform portion of P.E. in exhaust gases in to mechanical work
(1) only (1) is correct
(1) only (2) is correct
259. One of the advantage of can annular combustion chamber is: (Ref : treager, Page 190)
(1) greater structural stability (2) as in (1) and lower pressure loss than that of
annular type
(3) as in (1) and lower pressure loss than that of can type (4) only (2) is correct
260. What are the types of turbine blades between which the area at the inlet is more
than that at outlet (Ref : Treager, Page 201)
(1) impulse type
(2). reaction type
(3). impulse-reaction type
261 The highest heat to metal contact in a jet engine is the (Ref : Treager, Page 199)
(1) burner can
(2) turbine inlet guide vanes
(3) turbine blades
262 Purpose of shrouding stator vanes is (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-39)
(1) provide support for longer stator vanes
(2). as in (a) and provides air seal between rotating and stationary part
(3). provides strength to compressor case
(4). all are correct
263 How is the turbine shaft usually joined to the compressor rotor of a centrifugal compressor
264 Which statement is true regarding the compressors : (Ref : Treager, Page 169)
(1) centrifugal compressor is usually more robust than axial flow compressor
(1) axial flow compressor is usually more robust than centrifugal compressor
(1) the axial flow compressor consumes less air than centrifugal compressor
(1) centrifugal compressor can be designed for higher compression ratios
265. In a turbofan engine, fan air can account for up to (Ref : Treager, Page 16)
(1) 80% of the engines total thrust (2) 20% of the engines total thrust
(3) 70% of the engines total thrust (4) 40% of the engines total thrust.
266. The main advantage of using a compounded twin spool turbine in an a/c are : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-15)
(1) easy starting (2) less load on starter
(3) as in (1) and (2) (4) as in (3) and quick acceleration of engine
267. The nose bullet or nose fair is provided in the front of compressor section is to : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-9)
(1) provide a good look (2) house the front bearing
(3) allow a streamlined inlet air (4) all the above are correct
268. The reversal tendency of airflow from high pressure area to low pressure area in case of an
axial flow engine is referred as : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-26)
(1) compressor surge (2) turbulent air flow (3) air blow-by (4) compressor stall
269. The pressure trend of using nine or ten numbers of combustion chambers in gas turbine
engines are of :
(Ref OTIS, Page 3-32)
(1) multiple can type (2) annular type (3) double annular type (4) can-annular type
270. The can-type combustion chambers are more advantageous to be used in : (Ref : OTIS,
Page 2-5)
(1). Axial-flow engines (2) centrifugal flow engines
(3) both axial flow and centrifugal flow engines (4) none of the above is correct
271 The turbines used in aero engines are generally of : (Ref : OTIS, Page 2-5)
(1) gas turbines (2) steam turbines
(3) air turbines (4) none of the above
273 The working temperature is found maximum in the overall length of an engine in : (Ref :
OTIS, Page 3-30)
(1) turbine section (2) jet pipe (3) combustion chamber (4) exhaust unit
274 The thermocouple connection taken for reading the JPT (jet pipe temperature ) in cockpit
from : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-45)
(1) exhaust unit (2) jet pipe (3) turbine outlet (4) nozzle guide vane assembly
275. To meet with the standard noise certification the commercial jet engines are provided with :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-57)
(1) thrust reverser (2) thrust augmentor (3) noise suppressor (4) cascade vanes
276. When a convergent nozzle is chocked , then the velocity of the gas flowing through it :
(Ref : OTIS, Page 3-45)
(1). Can be increased further without increasing the temperature.
(2). Cannot be increased further unless its temperature is increased
(3). Does not depend on its temperature.
(4). Cannot be increased on the cost of static pressure
277. In a radial flow turbine the airflow is : (Ref : OTIS, Page 3-43)
(1) co-axial (2) radially outward (3) radially inward (4) none of the above
278 . What is the profile of a turbine engine compressor blade : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-17)
(1) the shape of the blade root at the disk attachment. (2) the leading edge of the blade.
(3) a cut out that reduces blade tip thickness (4) the curvature of the blade root.
279. In finwall type combustion chamber liner's advantage is: (J) (Ref : OTIS, Pg 191)
(1) cooling air requirements has been reduced by 50%
(2) cooling air requirements has been reduced by 40%
(3) as in (1) and wt. reduced by 20%
(4) as in (1) and wt. reduced by 50%
283 Usually how many igniter plugs are incorporated in jet engine combustor: (Ref : OTIS, Pg
3-31)
(1) 2 (2) 6 (3) 4 (4) 22
285. Greenish glazed type finish on stationary parts in hot section of gas turbine engine is: (Ref :
OTIS, Pg 3-64)
(1) magnesium zirconate coating
2) zinc chromate coating
3) ceramic coating
4) all
287. The amount of air passing through the engine is dependent upon : (Ref : Treager, Pg 146)
(1) the compressor speed (r.p.m) (2) the forward speed of the a/c
(3) the density of the ambient air (4) all the above
288. The bleed air is tapped for a/c service from : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-10)
(1) any stage of compressor as required (2) diffuser casing (3) exhaust unit (4) air intake
290. The air-flow strikes at the center of an impeller in case of a : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-11)
(1) axial flow engine
(2) centrifugal flow engine
(3) in both (1) and (2)
(4) none of the above is correct
291 The main disadvantage of a centrifugal flow compressor engine are : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-
11)
(1) large frontal area for given airflow (2) more than two stages are not practical
(3) very high cost (4) both (1) and (2) are correct
292 Turbine engine at rest preparing for "take-off" , mass of airflow through engine is 60 pounds ,
exhaust velocity is 1300 feet / se(3) Calculate Gross Thrust: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 2-22)
(1) 23224 lbs (2) 22324 lbs (3) 24224 lbs (4) none
293 Which out of the following combustion chambers is known as a basket type : (Ref : OTIS,
Pg 3-32)
(1) multiple can type (2) reverse flow type (3) annular type (4) can-annular type
294 The function of a Fuel Control Unit (F.C. U) in the fuel system of gas turbine engine is to :
(Ref : OTIS, Pg 7-9)
(1) control the amount of air (2) control the air/fuel mixture
(3) control the amount of fuel in relation with the amount of air flow
(4) control the engine power
295. A Booster Pump provided at the outlet of main fuel tank serves the purpose of : (Ref :
OTIS, Pg 9-9)
(1) transferring the fuel from one tank to another tank (2) being used as a priming device
(3) ensuring the positive feeding of fuel to main engine driven pump and avoiding vapour locks
(4) all of the above are correct
296. The engine pressure ratio is a media of computing : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-4)
(1) engine r.p.m (2) engine compression pressure (3) engine thrust (4) engine
discharge pressure
297. The variable jet nozzle varies the jet nozzle diameter automatically which is operated : (Ref
: OTIS, Pg 3-51)
(1) electrically (2) mechanically (3) hydraulically (4)
electronically
298. The jet pipe is attached to the exhaust unit rear-end in most of the conventional gas turbine
engines with the help of : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-47)
(1) flange fitting (2) telescopic ring (3) mechanical coupling (4) thread
fitting
299. The function of rotor blades in the compressor stages is to : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-16)
(1) convert the pressure energy in to velocity energy
(2) convert the velocity energy into pressure energy
(3) velocity energy into mechanical energy (4) heat energy into mechanical energy
300. The axial flow straighter blades are the : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-16)
(1) 1st row rotor blades of the compressor section
(1) 1st row stator blades of the axial flow engine
(1) inlet guide vanes of compressor section in an axial flow engine
(1) last row of stator blades of compressor section in an axial flow
301 The function of primary air after diffuser section is to : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-31)
(1) cool the combustion chamber (2) enter the combustion chamber for
burning of fuel
(3) dilute the hot products at later stage (4) stabilize the flame in combustion chamber
302 The swirl vanes assembly is provided at the inlet of combustion chamber of : (Ref : OTIS,
Pg 3-31)
(1) mixing the fuel and air proportionately and uniformly (2) uniform fuel spray
(3) fanning the amount of required air (4) creating diffusion
304 A gas turbine engine using 10 nos of can type combustion chambers generally uses : (Ref :
OTIS, Pg 3-35)
(1) one igniter plug (2) two igniter plugs (3) ten igniter plugs (4) either one
or two igniter plugs
305. Turbine blade cooling is done by which of the following: (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-43)
306. Performance requirements for combustion chamber are: (Ref : Treager, Pg 194)
308. What is the function of the stator vane assembly at the discharge end of a typical axial-
flow compressor? (Ref : Treager, Pg 184)
(1) To reduce drag on the first stage turbine blades.
(2) To straighten airflow to eliminate turbulence
(3) To direct the flow of gases into the combustion chambers.
(4) to increase air swirling motion combustion chambers
309. The stagger angle of a rotor blade of compressor is : (Ref : OTIS, Pg 3-16)
(1) more at the root than that at the tip (2) more at the tip than that at the root
(3) same at the tip as that at the root (4) none of the above
310. Stator blades in the compressor section of an axial-flow turbine engine : (Ref : OTIS, Pg
3-16)
(1) increases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(2) straighten the airflow and accelerate it.
(3) decreases the air velocity and prevent swirling
(4) all the above
313 In a turboprop engine reverse thrust action is obtained by : (Ref : Treager, Pg 222)
1) changing the jet nozzle area and pitch of the propeller blade
1) changing the direction of gas flow
1) changing the pitch of the propeller blade
4) by using bucket doors
315. The reverse thrust action on a turboprop aircraft is achieve by: (Ref : Treager, Pg 222)
(1) blocking the exhaust (2) blocking the cold air stream
(3) negative pitch setting of the propeller blade (4) keeping the propeller in
feathered condition
316. Drag chute or Para brake is not considered suitable for commercial operation because ;
(Ref : Treager, Pg 218)
1) it does not provide efficient braking
1) the chute is easily damaged
1) the chute has to be slowed back at the rear of the fuselage after every landing, which is time
taking process
1) both (2) & (3)
318. One of the basic requirements for thrust reverser is that is should: (Ref : Treager, Pg 219)
(1) not affect the aerodynamic characteristics of the a/c adversely
(2) as in (1) & not cause re ingestion of the gas stream into the compressor
(3) as in (2) and not increase drag by increasing engine & nacelle frontal area
(4) as in (3) and not affect the basic operation of the engine
319. Thrust reverser are incorporated in most of the jet powered a/c in order to - (Ref : Treager,
Pg 218)
(1) provide efficient braking
(2) reduce the landing run
(3) increase useful load of the a/c by avoiding the installation of larger brakes
(4) all the above
320. The modern thrust reverser can also be used for - (Ref : Treager, Pg 213)
(5) emergency descents
(6) increasing the speed of a/c
(7) lateral control
(8) none of the above
322 Where is water injected into a turbojet engine for cooling purposes? (Ref : Treager, Pg
225)
(1) compressor air inlet or diffuser. (2) second-stage compressor or turbine
(3) burner can (4) mass cycle
323 With an increase in the degree of after burning the nozzle area is : (Ref : Treager, Pg 228)
(1). Progressively decreased (2). Remains unchanged
(3). Progressively increased (4). None of the above
324 The increase in thrust due to after burning depends solely upon : (Ref : Treager, Pg 229)
(1). Ratio of the jet pipe pressure (2). Ratio of the jet pipe temperature
(3). Ratio of the jet pipe absolute temperature (4). Ratio of the jet pipe absolute
pressure.
326. Assuming temperature ratio = (1)96, the increase in thrust due to after burning is : (Ref :
Treager, Pg 229)
(1). 96% (2). 30% (3). 40% (4). 196%
329. Which of the following is the most advantageous method of thrust augmentation -(Ref :
Treager, Pg 225)
(1) water injection (2) after burning
(3) ducted fan and by-pass (4) both (1) & (2)
330. Demineralised is generally used for water injection - (Ref : Treager, Pg 226)
(1) to prevent deposit build up (2) to prevent frequent field cleaning
(3) to prevent frequent engine trimming (4) all the above
331 In turbo prop a/c , the propeller generates thrust by - (Ref : OTIS, Pg 2-2)
(1) imparting large acceleration to small amount of air
(2) imparting small acceleration to small amount of air
(3) imparting small acceleration to large amount of air
(4) imparting large acceleration to larger amount of air
332 With a decrease in the degree of after burning the nozzle area is : (Ref : Treager, Pg
228)
(1). progressively decreased (2). remains unchanged
(3). progressively increased (4). none of the above
333 The high bypass ratio engines with out I.G.V produces: (Ref : Treager, Pg 211)
334 Which of the following has greater cooling ability: (Ref : Treager, Pg 225)
335. The function of exhaust cone assembly of a turbine engine is to (Ref : Treager, Pg
205)
(1) swirl and collect the exhaust gases in to a single exhaust jet
(1) straighten and collect the exhaust gases in to a single exhaust jet
(1) collect the exhaust gases and act as a noise suppressor
337. What happens to velocity as supersonic air flows through a divergent nozzle (Ref : Treager,
Pg 206)
(1) increases (2) decreases
(3) remains constant (4) is inversely proportional to the temperature
338.In the year 1913, first jet propulsion engine was patented by (RR 1)
(1) Sir George caley
(1) Dr. Charles
(1) A French Engineer Mr. RENE LORIN
(1) None of the above
340. In the year 1930 who was granted patent to use gas turbine to produce a propulsive jet (RR
1)
(1) Mr. RENE LORIN
(2) Frank Whittle
(3) Sir Issac Newton
(4) All of the above
341 First Turboprop and turbo jet engines which were used an a/c like Dart, Nene or Derwert
were produced by (RR 1)
(1) Rolls Royce of England
(1) Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd in India
(1) Pratt and Whitney of USA
(1) None of the above
346. In a pulse jet the duct inlet has a series a inlet valves which are operated by (RR 3)
(1) by hand before starting the pulse jet
(1) these inlet valves are spring loaded into the open position
(1) need not to open
(1) all above are wrong answers
347. Rocket engines (RR 4)
(1) use atmospheric air for combustion
(1) do not use atmospheric air as the propulsive fluid stream
(1) are used for long duration aircraft
(1) none of the above
348. The velocity of exhaust gases when coming at of propelling nozzle is (RR 4)
(1) 500ft per second
(1) 10 miles per hour
(1) about 2000 ft per second or about 1400 miles per hour
(1) no specified speed
356. In axial flow type engine air is compressed by a series of rotating and stationary aerofoils
moving the air (RR 11)
(1) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
(1) parallel to the longitudinal axis
(1) neither parallel nor longitudinal axis
(1) it is straight flow
360. What is adiabatic efficiency for compressor and turbines? (RR 14)
(1) when air is compressed or expanded at 100% efficiency
(1) as in (1) and where there is no loss of energy due to friction, conduction and turbulence
(1) 90% adiabatic efficiency is considered as good efficiency
(1) all above are correct
368. Advantages of centrifugal compressor over axial flow are (RR 17)
(1) centrifugal compressor is robust in combustion
(1) it is easier to develop and manufacture
(1) pressure ratio is higher per stage
(1) all above are correct
379. In rotor blades, the air maintains a reasonably uniform axial velocity due to (RR 27)
(1) rotor blades are of aerofoil section and are usually designed to give a pressure gradient
along with the length
(1) rotor blades are not made in aerofoil shape
(1) rotors give no pressure rise to air
(1) none of the above are correct
381 where high pressure ratio are required from a single compressor (RR 45)
(1) variable stator vanes are introduced in the front stages
(1) fixed stators are required in the front stages
(1) stators are not used at all
(1) all the above are correct
383 In view of the high rotational speed, balancing of the rotating assembly is of an extremely
importance because
(1) Balancing is not required
(1) Balancing of the rotating assembly is done in live maintenance
(1) Any imbalance would effect the rotating assembly bearings and engines operations
(1) None of the above
386. The amount of fuel added to the air will depend upon (RR 35)
(1) Air supplied
(1) Velocity of air
(1) The temperature rise required
(1) Exhaust velocity
389. What happens to air which does not enter through the snout in the flame of tube (RR 36)
(1) It is utilized for cooling purpose
(1) It is used to lower the temp of gases before entering the turbine
(1) Flow into the angular space between the flame tube and air casing
(1) All the above are correct
390. The purpose of the air entering through the swirl vanes (RR 36)
(1) This air takes the form of a toroidal vortex similar to smoke ring
(1) This air is used only for cooling
(1) This has the effect of stabilizing and anchoring of flame
(1) 1 and 3 are correct
398. A good combustion chamber must posses the following qualities. (RR 41)
(1) Capable of allowing the fuel to burn efficiently
(1) Does not provide much loss of pressure
(1) If flame extension occurs then it must be possible to relight
(1) All the above are correct
400. Most of the gas turbine engines have combustion efficiency (RR 42)
(1) At sea level take off condition is almost 100%
(1) At altitude cruise condition it is about 98%
(1) Both above are wrong
(1) 1 and 2 is correct
402 The pollutants which are resistively controlled are (RR 43)
(1) Unburnt fuel (hydro carbons)
(1) Smoke (carbon particles & carbon monoxide)
(1) Oxides of nitrogen
(1) All the above are correct + pollutants are effected by pressure, temp, and time
409. The combinations of impulse reaction turbines is generally used (RR 49)
(1) 20% impulse + 80% of reaction
(1) 30% impulse + 70% of reaction
(1) 10% impulse + 90% of reaction
(1) Generally it is 50% impulse and 50% reaction
411 The purpose of twisted NGVs and turbine blades is (RR 50)
(1) To do equal work at all positions along the length of the blades
(2) As in 1 it ensures that the flow enters the exhaust system with a uniform axial velocity
(3) These are made in basic aerofoil shape
(4) All the above are correct
412 In turbines & NGVs, the degree of reaction varies from root to tip , (RR 50)
(1) Highest at the tip
(2) Lowest at the root
(3) Mean section having the chosen value of about 50%
(4) All the above are correct
414 Turbines blades are now fixed on to the turbine disc by (RR 52)
(1) Fir tree fixing procedure
(2) By hammering method
(3) By de level bulk
(4) All above methods are not used for fixing turbine blades
415. A gap exists between the turbine blade tips and casing (RR 53)
(1) This gap varies in size due to different rates of expression and contraction
(1) To reduce the loss of efficiency through this gap
(1) 1 and 2 are correct statements
(1) All the above are incorrect
416. To increase the power from jet engines, the limiting factors are (RR 53)
(1) Materials used in manufacture of NGVs and turbines
(1) The high speed of rotation causes tensile stress to turbine disc and blades
(1) 1 and 2 are correct
(1) All the above are incorrect
417. Nickel alloys are used in the manufacture of Nozzle guide vanes because of their (RR 54)
(1) Static condition and no rotational stress
(1) 1 + heat resistance is the property most required
(1) Cooling enhances the efficiency
(1) All the above are correct
427. When the temperatures are very high or when after burning is employed (RR 63)
(1) The jet pipe is specially made them
(1) The jet pipe & struts are made of aluminum alloy
(1) The complete jet pipe is usually double wall construction
(1) All the above are incorrect
428. The cone and streamline fairing is exhaust system (RR 63)
(1) Are subjected to the pressure of the exhaust system
(1) To prevent distorting vent holes are provided to attain a pressure balance
(1) 1 and 2 are correct
(1) All the above are in correct
432 When all the necessary units cannot be fitted on one gear box then (RR 71)
(1) They can be fitted on some other engine
(2) Need not be fitter at all
(3) These can be easily accommodated on an auxiliary gear box
(4) 3 + it is a very convenient method
445. The main advantage of can type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) can be removed individually for inspection
(2) can not be removed individually for inspection
(3) can be removed alongwith other linears
449. One of the dis-advantage of annular type burner is: Treager, P-190
(1) structural problem may arise due to small diameter
(2) structural problem may arise due to large diameter
(3) thick wall cylinder required with this type of burner
464 Equivalent shaft horse power is related with which type of engine:
(1) turbo jet (2) turbo shaft (3) turbo prop (4) turbo fan
Treager, P-157
465. The energy that can be released in the combustion chamber is:
(1) proportional to the mass of air consumed
(2) proportional to the volume of air consumed
(3) both are correct
Treager, P-168
466. For a high bypass ratio turbofan, each 1% improvement in fan efficiency can result in a:
(1) 1% improvement in SFC (2) 0.75% improvement in SFC
(3) (1)5% improvement in SFC
Treager, P-168
467. For a high bypass ratio turbofan for each 1% improvement in the efficiency of high pressure
compressor:
(1) a 0.5% change in SFC is obtained (2) a 0.75% change in SFC is obtained
(3) a (1)5% change in SFC is obtained
468. Some of the variable that must be considered when designing rotor blade and stator vane of
axial of flow compressor:
(1) airfoil shape of camber of the blades and vanes (2) height of the blades and vanes
(3) chord of the blades and vanes (4) all the above
Treager, P-168
469. Some of the variables that must be considered when designing an axial flow compressors
rotor blades and stator vane:
(1) angle of incidence or stagger angle
(2) blade and vane attachment methods
(3) both (1) and (2)
Treager, P-168
472 The formation of the shock wave can be delayed and smoothed by sweeping the impeller
vanes in centrifugal compressor:
(1) rearward (2) forward (3) centre of impeller
Treager, P-170
480. Mark the correct statement regarding the causes of compressor stall:
(1) turbulent or disrupted airflow to the engine inlet
(2) excessive fuel flow caused by abrupt engine acceleration
(3) both (1) and (2) are correct
Otis, P-3-26
481 Mark the correct statement regarding the causes of compressor stall:
(1) excessively lean fuel mixture
(2) contaminated or damaged compressor
(3) both (1) and (2) are correct
Otis, P-3-26
485. A one piece blade and disk unit rather than an assembly of many separate blades fitted to the
rim of a separate disk is called:
(1) rotor assembly (2) blisk (3) rotor drum
Otis, P-3-29
491 To measure the tip velocity of compressor blade the formula used in [(D)/12] x [RPM/60]
where [RPM/60] indicates:
(1) revolutions per minute (2) revolutions per second (3) revolution per hour
Treager, P-174
492 Formula [(D)/12] x [RPM/60] used to measure compressor tip velocity where [(D)/12]
indicates:
(1) diameter in feet (2) diameter in inch (3) diameter in metre
Treager, P-174
493 The angle of attack in axial flow compressor inlet will vary with:
(1) engine r.p.m. (2) compressor inlet temperature
(3) both (1) and (2)
Treager, P-175
494 the angle of attack in axial flow compressor inlet will vary with:
(1) compressor inlet temperature(2) compressor discharge pressure or burner pressure
(3) both (1) and (2) are correct
Treager, P-175
495. To correct this front and low speed high temperature stall conditions following action are
taken:
(1) lower the angle of attack on the front stages
(2) increase the angle of attack on the front stages
(3) use a variable area exhaust nozzle to unload the compressor during acceleration
(4) both (1) and (3) are correct
Treager, P-176
496. If the engine produces abnormal engine noises such as rumble, chugging, choo-choving or
buzzing is a indication of:
(1) mild stall (2) severe stall (3) explosive stall
Treager, P-176
497. An indication of loud bangs and may be accompanied by flame, vapor or smoke at the
engine inlet and or exhaust can be termed as:
(1) mild stall (2) severe stall (3) explosive stall
Treager, P-176
498. Engine failure or malfunction more commonly full effects of a stall can be termed as:
(1) mild stall (2) severe stall (3) explosive stall
Treager, P-176
504 Compression is achieved in the axial flow type of the engine by accelerating air outward:
(1) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the machine
(2) parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine
(3) either perpendicular or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the machine
Treager, P-9
506. A spool is defined as a group of compressor stages, a shaft and one or more turbine stages:
(1) mechanically linked and rotating at the same speed
(2) mechanically linked and rotating at the different speed
(3) mechanically independent and rotating at the same speed
Treager, P-12
507. In turbojet engine, all of the propulsive for produced by the engine is derived from:
(1) imbalance of forces within the engine itself (2) imbalance of forces outside the
engine itself
(3) balance of forces within the engine itself (4) balance of forces outside the engine
itself
Treager, P-15
512 The main characteristics of turbo prop engines is high propulsive efficiency at low airspeeds
which results in:
(1) shorter take off rolls (2) longer take off rolls
(3) medium take off rolls (4) both (a) and (c) are correct
Treager, P-15
514 The turbo prop engine is able to develop high thrust at low air speeds because:
(1) propeller can accelerate large quantities of air at zero forward velocity of airplane
(2) propeller can accelerate small quantities of air at zero forward velocity of airplane
(3) either (a) or (b)
Treager, P-15
515. Turbo prop engines are superior for lifting heavy loads off at:
(1) short and medium length runways
(2) medium and longer length runways
(3) short and longer length runways
(4) either (a) or (b)
Treager, P-15
516. One of the basic requirements for thrust reverser is that it should:
(1) not affect the aerodynamic characteristics of the a/c adversely
(2) as in (a) & not cause re ingestion of the gas stream into the compressor
(3) as in (b) and not increase drag by increasing engine & nacelle frontal area
(4) as in (c) and not affect the basic operation of the engine
Treager, P-219
517. (I.) Same thrust can be otained by either giving a large mass of air a little extra velocity
or a small mass of air a large extra velocity.
(II.) The ramjet has no major rotating part.
Regarding above statements:
(1) Only (1) is true (2) Only (2) is true (3) None is true (4) Both are true.
RR pg (3)
519 An engines EPR is the ratio of the turbine discharge pressure to the
(1) compressor outlet pressure (2) turbine inlet pressure
(3) engine inlet pressure (4) both (a) & (c).
APP pg.3-5
520 A turbofan engines thrust ratio is comparison of thrust produced by the fan to the thrust
produced by
(1) engine bypass (2) engine core inlet
(3) engine core bypass (4) engine core exhaust
APP pg. 3-6
521 Bypass ratio of turbofan engine is defined as the ratio of incoming air that flow through
bypass to the air that passes through the
(1) engine inlet (2) engine core
(3) engine exhaust (4) engine aft fan.
APP pg. 3-6
522 Fan pressure ratio is the ratio of air pressure leaving the fan to air pressure entering the
(1) engine bypass (2) fan
(3) engine core (4) none of these
APP pg. 3-7
524 Some compressor blade have a reduced thickness at tips and referred to as:
(1) profile tip (2) squeeler tip
(3) flat machine tip (4) (1) or (2)
GTE pg. 3-17
525. In dual spool engine , compressor ratio for each compressor is N1=4:1 and N2=5:1 where
N1 and N2 are compression ratios of LPC and HPC . Total compression is how much:
(1) 9:1 (2) 20:1 (3) 1:1 (4) (4)5:1
GTE pg. 3-20
529. As the inlet temperature increases, the compression ratio will tend to decrease due to
(1) decrease in air density (2) temperature effects on the angle of attack
(3) both a and b are correct (4) compression ratio is not affected by inlet
temperature
GTE pg. 3-19
531 How is the turbine shaft usually joined to the compressor rotor of a centrifugal compressor
turbine engine ?
(1) bolted coupling (2) splined coupling (3) welded coupling (4) keyed coupling
GTE pg. 3-41
533 The air inlets encircling in whole or a part of the fuselage powerplant pod or nacelle are
called :
(1) nose inlets (2) scope air inlets (3) flush inlets (4) annular inlets.
GTE
535. The burning of additional amount of fuel inside the jet-pipe for increasing the thrust is a
method of :
(1).Thrust augmentation (2) thrust reversal (3) noise suppression (4) power
increasement
RR pg. 169
536. The maximum air pressure is available inside :
(1) air intake (2) compressor section (3) diffuser section (4) combustion chamber
APP pg. 3-20
537. The reversal tendency of airflow from high pressure area to low pressure area in case of an
axial flow engine is referred as :
(1) compressor surge (2) turbulent air flow (3) air blow-by (4) compressor stall
GTE pg. 3-24
540. Temperature of hot gases are lowered before the entry at the turbine by the air passing
through
(1) primary zone (2) secondary zone (3)tertiary zone (4) by-pass zone
RR pg. 37
544 The extraction of energy from the hot gases to drive the compressor and accessories is
accomplished by
(1) NGV (2) IGV (3) Tail cone section (4)Turbine assembly
APP pg. 3-25
545. The permanent elongation of turbine blades when subjected to very high temperature is
defined as
(1) Thermal loading (2) Shock loading (3) Creep (4) Thermal stress
APP pg. 3-26
546. The stator in an turbine section acts as a
(1) diffuser (2) nozzle (3) partially diffuser (4)neither diffuser nor nozzle
APP pg. 3-25
547. The part of a gas turbine engine that accommodates a plenum chamber is
(1) combustion chamber (2) turbine (3) exhaust system (4) centrifugal compressor
APP pg. 3-14
552 To prevent blade tip losses and excessive vibration while rotation, turbine blades are
(1) twisted (2) shrouded (3) balanced (4) fastened firmly with the
disc
APP pg. 3-28
554 The 'aniti surge valve' or ' bleed valve' is fitted on the _________- casing of a gas turbine
engine
(1) compressor (2) combustion chamber (3) air intake (4) turbine
APP pg. 3-20
555. The type of cooling to referred for turbine blades stators are
(1) convection & transpiration (2) convection only (3) conduction & radiation (4)
liquid cooling
APP pg. 3-28
557. Between each row of rotating blades in a turbine engine compressor, there is a row of
stationary blades which act to diffuse the air. These stationary blades are called
(1) buckets (2) rotors (3) stators (4) reactors
APP pg. 3-17
558. In a compressor space between surge line and working lines called
(1)Safety margin on surge margin (2) Stable zone unstable zone
(3)Unstable zone (4) Stagger zone
GTE pg. 3-27
572 The greatest engine factor influencing the construction of any gas turbine engine (12A
P 39)
(1) is shape of the engine (2) is the length of the engine
(3) is the type compressor designed for the engine (4) none of the above
573 The amount of air passing through the engine depends upon (12A P 41)
(1) the compressor speed (2) the forward speed of the a/c
(3) the density of the ambient air (4) all above are correct
574 When accessory case is used as oil reservoir it is known as (12A P 41)
(1) empty sump engine (2) dry sump engine
(3) wet sump engine (4) oil reservoir engine
577. Fuselage scoop are placed as per as forward because (12A P 92)
(1) making the airflow characteristics turbulent (2) making the airflow slow
(3) to remove bend (4) as in 3 small rods is sometime placed to prevent
turbulence
578. Mark correct answer about insulated blanket on tail pipe (12A P 59)
(1) this insulated blanket protect the fuselage from heat radiation
(2) they reduces heat losses from the exhaust system
(3) reduction of heat losses improves engine performances (4) as in 1 2 & 3 are
also correct
581 About Jet nozzle design mark correct statement (12A P 61)
(1) diverging jet nozzle for subsonic a/c (2) covering nozzle for subsonic a/c
(3) coverging nozzle for sonic a/c (4) none above
586. The most factors affecting the thermal efficiency of Jet engine is (12A
P 67)
(1) OAT, RPM and ambient temp.
592 The greatest factor influencing the construction of jet engine is (12A P 39)
(1) turbine construction (2) air inlet construction
(3) type compressor fitted with the engine (4) none above
599. Scoop at the side of the fuselage kept as far as possible to (12A
P 92)
(1) permit velocity increase (2) permit velocity decrease
(3) permit more airflow to compressor (4) to permit gradual bend to wards the comp inlet
604 In divided entrance duct a series of small rod are fitted to (12A P 92)
(1) increase the air flow (2) decrease the air flow
(3) to straighten the air flow (4) none of the above
605. In turbine exhaust duct, some engine are trimmed to correct temperature and
performance. In doing so a small adjustable piece used is called
12A P 102)
(1) a small trimming tab (2) a small adjustable piece (3) mice
(4) none above
606. In turbine engine when gas exhaust suitably blocked & diverted the process known as
(12A P 103)
(1) exhaust reverser (2) exhaust enhancer (3) thrust reverser (4) all above
611 Mark the correct statement about turbine and compressor (OTTIS
3 41)
(1) N2 turbine is closer low compressor (2) N2 turbine is closer to high
pressure compressor
(3) N2 turbine is the nearest turbine (4) no. 3 is correct
613 Now generator Aluminium alloy with iron and xxxx can tolerate time upto
(Treager 236)
(1) 7500 F (2) 6000 F (3) 6500 F (4) none above
616. Inlet duct size shape and placement on engine depends upon
(Treager 162)
(1) size of the engine (2) shape of the engine (3) by the location of the engine
(4) all above
626. Mark the correct statement about exhaust nozzle (Treager Page 205)
(1) generally convergent divergent nozzle area will be fixed
(2) the area of the jet nozzle not critical
(3) convergent nozzle will have a fixed area
(4) convergent divergent nozzle area will be variable
627. Mark the correct statement about engine station no. (Ottis Ch 3 64)
(1) engine manufactures number locations either along of the gas path
(2) stations number start at either the flight cowling inlet or the engine inlet
(3) engine symbols such as PT and TT often used in conjunction with station number
(4) all above are correct
628. The terms right and left hand, clockwise and counter clockwise apply (Ottis
Ch 3 67)
(1) viewed from the front of the engine (2) viewed from the rear
of the engine
(3) viewed from the rear of the engine looking forward (4) none above
633 Mark the correct answer about engine mounts (Ottis 3 62)
(1) turbojet engine mount are of heavy construction
(2) turbojet engine mount are not heavy construction
(3) turboprop engine mount are proportionately heavy (4) none above is
correct
635. Combustion case and turbine often made of nickel bar alloys namely reffered (Ottis
3 62)
(1) Hestalloy (2) hene 22 (3) inconel
(4) none above
637. Manufacturing process adopted in turbine blade construction are (TREAGER MANUF.
PROCESS)
(1) forging, casting and machining (2) forging, casting, machining
and mating
(3) forging, casting, machining and mating or plasma spraying (4) none above
638. About annular reverse flow combustor correct statement (Ottis 3 33)
(1) it has different function than other annular combustor
(2) it has more weight than other combustor
(3) reverse flow management provides shorter length and with reduction and also preheat
the compressor discharge air
(4) it deflect gas flow to go degrees only
641 Mark the correct statement about turbine engine (Ottis 3 64)
(1) turbine type is the limiting factor about power output
(2) compressor type is the limiting factor about power output
(3) size and length is the limiting factor about power output
(4) material strength is the till today is the most limiting factor about power output
653 Can type combustion chamber are fitted with igniter plug of (12A
P 50)
(1) two number of igniter plug (2) three number of igniter plug
(3) always located on the topmost burner
(4) generally located at bottom of the burner and two number
656. Three most important factors affecting the thermal efficiency are (12A
P 66)
(1) turbine outlet temp. compression ratio and compressor and turbine efficiency
(2) turbine inlet temp. compression ratio and compressor and turbine efficiency
(3) turbine inlet temp. compression ratio and EPR
(4) none above
657. When efficiency of compressor and turbine is high, overhaul thrust of the engine (12A
P 67)
(1) decreases (2) increases (3) remain constant
(4) no effect
678. Lift engines are not used in normal flight, if used then :-
(29) It should be a very heavy constructions
(30) It should be a very large engine
(31) It must be light and have a small volume
(32) As in (3) + to avoid causing large penalty on the a/c
(Rolls Royas, Page-192)
684. As a result of high ambient temperature the special rating engine may suffer a thrust loss which can be
restored by :-
(53) Means of the water injections into the combustion chamber
(54) Power cannot be restored in these engines
(55) EGT can go to any circuit
(56) All above are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-195)
685. The thrust of a remote lift jet engine can be augmented by :-
(57) By burning fuel in a combustion chamber just upstream of the lift nozzles
(58) By burning water in the jet pipe
(59) By providing water out side the jet engine
(60) All above are wrong
(Rolls Royas, Page-195)
686. V/ STOL aircraft have :
(61) Low forward speed during T/O
(62) A high forward speed during T/O
(63) There is no provision of high lift
(64) All above are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-197)
687. V/STOL type aircraft :-
(65) Has low forward speed during T/O and transition do not permit adequate aerodynamic forces from the flight
control surfaces
(66) As in (1) + needs additional method of controlling pitch, roll and yaw.
(67) There is no requirement of controlling pitch, yaw and roll
(68) All above are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-197)
690. The following methods are in use for thrust reversal system:-
(77) Clamshell door type
(78) Cold stream reverser
(79) Bucket type of thrust reverser
(80) Any one of the above method may be used
(Rolls Royas, Page-160)
699. To provide for operation under all conditions, an after burner jet pipe is fitted with :-
(113) Single area propelling nozzle will work
(114) A two position or variable area propelling nozzle
(115) Impulse and reaction type
(116) None of the above
(Rolls Royas, Page-170)
711. What will be the temperature of 60,000 ft. height if the temp at 36089 ft. is -40C :-
(161) The temp. will remain the same
(162) The temp. will decrease further
(163) The temp. will be warmer
(164) The temperature remains constant between 36089 ft. and 65,617 ft.
(Rolls Royas, Page-216)
712. What is the temperature and pressure at mean sea level as per ISA :-
(165) 15C and 14.69 Ib / Square inch
(166) -15C and 14.69 Ib / Square inch
(167) +27C and 27.69 Ib / Square inch
(168) all are wrong answers
(Rolls Royas, Page-216)
713. What is the locations given for high pressure compressor delivery stations as per notations for typical jet
engine:-
(169) P7 T7
(170) P3 T 3
(171) P5 T5
(172) P2 T2
(Rolls Royas, Page-216)
715. In a pure jet engine, if afterburning is used for T/O the increase in the T/O thrust will be :-
(177) About 70%
(178) About 30%
(179) About 90%
(180) About 80%
(Rolls Royas, Page-220)
716. Where a conversion from velocity (kinetic) energy to pressure energy is required the passage is :-
(181) Convergent
(182) Divergent
(183) May be any type
(184) None of the above is correct
(Rolls Royas, Page-208)
719. In a bypass engine, for a given mass flow of air the thrust produced is less, this is because of :-
(193) High exit velocity
(194) Lower exit velocity
(195) No effect of velocity change
(196) None of the above is right
(Rolls Royas, Page-227)