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Note: Select the most appropriate answer

Turbo jet engine accelerates
a) small qty of air to large vel. changes
b) small qty of air to small vel. changes
c) large qty of air to large vel. changes
d) large qty of air to small vel. changes
AT what stage in turbo jet engine is pre pressure
greatest?
a) compressor inlet
b) compressor out let
c) turbine inlet
d) exhaust pipe

Primary function of compressor is to

a) supply air to combustion chamber

b)drive the turbine
c) run the engine at high rpm
d) both a & c
In a two spool axial flow compressor the first
stage turbine drives
a) N1 compressor
b) N2 compressor
c) low pr. Compressor
d) both a & c

Compressor surge can occur due to

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What are the position of P & D valve when jet

engine is shut down
a) P valve closed and D valve open
b) P valve open and D valve closed
c) both valves open
d) both valves closed

The highest heat to metal contact in a jet engine

occurs at?
a) exhaust cone
b) burner cans
c) turbine blades
d) turbine inlet guide vane
The two main functional elements in centrifugal
compressor are
a) impeller
b) diffuser
c) compressor manifold
d) All
Dual axial comp or split compressor are used to
a) reduce starting load
b) increase efficiency
c) reduce flow in stability
d) All

a) sharp and system a/c manures

b) thrust reverser operation at low speed
C) ice formation at higher altitude
d) All
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An axial flow jet engine comprise of

a) diffuser, compressor, combustion chamber
b) diffuser, compressor, , turbine,
c) compressor, combustion chamber, turbine
d) compressor, turbine, exhaust

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Thrust of gas turbine engine generally indicated

by
a) Exhaust gas temp. indicator
b) turbine inlet temp. indicator
c) engine per. Ratio indicator
d) All
What causes flow divider to operate
a) fuel pr.
b) bleed air
c) an electrically operated solenoid
d) all the above

13 Ideal proportion of air & fuel is

a)15:1
b)0.067:1
c)both a & b
d) only a is correct

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15 Governor used in FADEC is

a)droop
b)iso-chronous
C) porter
d) all the above

16 Air data computer used as

a) main data supplier
b) a back up
c) both a & b
d) none

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If FCU senses increase burner pr. Fuel flow must

be
a) increased
b) decreased

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Comparatively which engine req less lub. oil

a) piston engine
b) jet engine
c) steam engine
d) diesel engine

18 1 micron =
a) 0.000039
b) 0.00039

c) no change
d) either a or b
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c) 0.0039
d) 0.039

The basic operating principle of jet propulsion is

based on Newtons
a)first law of motion
b) second law of motion
c) third law of motion
d) all
The temp. of gases attained in the primary zone
to combustion of fuel is of the order of
a)1000 -1200
b)1400-1500
c)1800-2000
d)2100-2300
Hot spot in the combustion section of a turbo jet
engine indicates
a)foreign object damage
b)faulty igniter plugs
c)malfunctioning of fuel nozzles
d)none
What type of turbine blade is most commonly
used in jet engine
a)impulse
b)divergent
c)reaction
d)impulse-reaction

27 Purpose of Hopper tank

a) to store oil req for lubrication
b)to store oil req. for feathering system
c) to supply oil to main pump.
d)none
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20 Amount of air passing through engine depends on

a)density of air
b) fwd speed of a/c
c) area of air inlet
d) all
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For the same power output the length of annular

combustion chamber compared to can annular if
a)larger by abut 20%
b)smaller by abut 20%
c)almost comparable
d)depends on operating temp.

24 The main purpose of turbine in a et engine is to

a)circulate air to cool the engine
b)drive the comp. section
c)increase air vel. For propulsion
d)all
26 The stator in the turbine section of a jet engine
a)circulate air to cool the engine
b)decrease the vel. Of air
c)increase the vel of air
d)are located behind the rotor assembly
28 What causes flow divider to operate
a) fuel pr.
b) bleed air
c) an electrically operated solenoid
d) all the above

To prevent the bursting the oil cooler or blowing

off the hoses eng . oil system is provided with
a) pr. Control limit

30 The resistance of oil to flow is known as

a) blocked pipe line

b) flow control unit

b) cloud point

c) flow metering valve

d) surge protection valve

c) viscosity
d) all the above

For an a/c flying at super sonic speed, the air

intake
a) should have variable geometry
b) should have multiple inlets
c) should have convergent divergent type
d) All

33 In a centrifugal compressor

a) supply air to combustion chamber

b) drive the turbine
c) run the engine at high rpm
d) both a & c
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a) air enters axially and leaves radially

b) air enters axially and leaves axially
c) air enters radially and leaves radially
d) air enters radially and leaves axially

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The two main elements of an axial flow

compressor are
a) rotor & diffuser
b) stator and diffuser
c) rotor & stator
d) compressor and manifold

35 In axial flow compressor

a) vel. Increases in rotor, static pr. Increases in
stator
b) vel. And pr increases in rotor
c) pr. Increases both rotor and stator
d) none
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In gas turbine, combustion basically occurs at a

constant
a) preesure
b) volume
c) velocity
d) density
Which types of comb. Chamber are used in
turbine
a) can-annular , variable and cascade
b) annular, variable and cascade
c)can ,multiple can, and variable
d) multiple can, annular & can annular

36 Forward fan in turbo fan engine

a) is a part of compressor
b) it can be separate for the comp.
c) it can be driven by free turbine
d) all
38 During the process of combustion
a) pr increases
b) pr. decreases
c) remains constant
d) depends upon type of engine
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How many igniters are generally used on a turbine

engine having seven cans?
a)one
b)two
c)three
d)seven

41 The FCOC stands for:

a) Fuel Cooled Oil Coolers
b) Filter control Oil Cooler
c) Fead control oil cooler
d) All are wrong

42 Primary purpose of lubrication is to:

a) Provide cooling
b) Reduce friction
c) Provide sealing
d) All the above

43 Desirable characteristics of synthetic oil are:

a) High volatility
b) Low lacquer deposit
c) High power point
d) All the above

44 Synthetic oils can be used between:

a) 6000 F to 4000 F
b) 600 F to 4000 F
c) -600 F to 4000 F
d) -600 F to 4000 F

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The oil tank filler cap used in jet engine lubrication

Expansion space for oil tank:
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system must have:
a) The word oil stenciled
a) 30%
b) as in a & the capacity of oil tank
b) 20%
c) as in b & the type of oil used
c) 10%
d) None of the above
d) 10-20%
Synthetic lubricants should have:
a)
b)
c)
d)

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Low viscosity
High viscosity
Low viscosity index
High viscosity index

Oil tank vent relief valve opens, when the tank

pressure is:
a) Lower than atm. Pr.
b) Higher than atmp. Pressure
c) Equal to the atmp. Pressure
d) None of the above

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The force acting on filters are

a)
b)
c)
d)

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In wet sump lubrication system, generally parts

are lubricated by:
a) Spray lubrication
b) Splash lubrication
c) Injection lubrication
d) All of the above

Pressure of cold oil

Pressure due to volume of flow
Fatigue forces
All the above

Fuel metering sections of hydro mechanical

section contains.

a) cal. Fuel pr.

b) high pr. fuel
c) low pr. Fuel
d) metered fuel

a) pr. Regulating valve

b) multiplying linkage
c) one end shut off valve
d) b) & main flow stop

53 Governor in hydro mechanical comes under

a) main metering section
b) computing section
c) independent sec
d) either b or c
55 P & D valve is fitted with engine having

54 Which one is correct

a) as load on the engine increases engine speeds
up
b) as load on the engine decreases engine speeds
up
c) a) & fly wt. fly out
d) b) & fly wt. fly out
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a) simplex fuel nozzle

b) single line duplex
c) double line duplex
d) both b & c
57 An alternator in FADEC provides
a) N1 speed signal
b) N2 speed signal

58 FADEC req.
a) engine trimming at 100hr. inspection
b) no engine trimming
c) engine trimming at every scheduled
maintenance
d) none

c) EGT
d) ideal speed
59 The turbine exit temp is commonly identified as
a)Pt7
b)Pt2
c)Tt7
d)Tt2
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Mark the correct statement :-

60 When FCU is changed engine must be

a) rechecked
b) re calibrated
c) re trimmed
d) none
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a) the ignition system should be operated to

relight the engine
b) a separate switch is provided that operates
only the ignition system
c) no need to relighting
d) both A & B are correct
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Which one of the following discharge fuel in the

down stream direction
a) air blast fuel nozzle
b) pr. atomizing
c) vaporizing
d) both a & b

D.C.operated ignition system receive their power

from:
a) The battery bus
b) From the AC bus
c) From PMA
d) Both A & B

Anti static leak check valve is used in a lubrication

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system to:
a) Prevent oil leak down from the sump to the
tank.
b) Prevent oil leak down from the sump to the
tank.
c) Prevent oil leak down form the tank to the
sump during periods of engine inactivity.

Self ionizing igniter:

a. Called shunted gap igniter.
b. Firing end contains semi conductor.
c. Both A & B
d. C & not used in jet aircraft.

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The main advantages of the use of fibre optics

instead of wire is to:
a) Provide immunity from electromagnetic
induction effects
b) No fire hazard

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Inputs to the FADEC is given from:

a) a. flap/slat position and wt. on wheels status
b) b. N1 and N2 RPM

c) Require less maintenance

c) c. compressor exit temperature & exhaust gas

temperature
d) d. all the above

d) All are correct

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Which one is correct:

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a) As load on the engine increases, the engine

speeds up.
b) As in a &. As load on the engine
decreases, engine speeds up.
c) as in a & and flyweight fly out.
d) as in b& flyweight fly out.
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Variable area nozzle may operate:

a)
b)
c)
d)

b) Multiplying linkage
c) as in a and shut off valve
d) as in b and minimum flow stop
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Hydraulically
Pneumatically
Both A & B
None

PART:B SUBJECTIVE QUESTIONS

Fuel metering section of a hydro mechanical FCU

contain:
a) Differential pressure regulating valve

Which type of ignition system having restricted

duty cycle:
a) Intermittent duty
b) Extended duty
c) High tension
d) Both A & B

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Q1.Write Short notes on: (any 03) (06 Marks)

a) PUT condition.
c) Gerotor Pump
d) FCOC
e) Oil tank
Q2.Explain the working of After Burner method of thrust Augmentation. (05 Marks)
Q.3 List out types of starters used in jet engine and explain any one in brief. (04 Marks)
Q.4 Explain types of fuels used in jet engine. (5 Marks)
Q.5 List out input and output of FADEC. (03 Marks)
Q.6. Draw a neat block diagram of Jet engine fuel system and name the parts. (02 Marks)
Q7. Explain the function of oil cooler in brief with all safety features. (5 Marks)

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