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PROPULSION SYSTEMS UNIT 2 REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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From the choices listed below, what type of oil do turbine engines use? -ANSWER Synthetic
How is the power indicated on a turboprop engine? - ANSWER Torque
What two functions does a fuel additive such as PRIST provide? - ANSWER
Anti-Icing and Anti-microbiological
On multiple spool turbine engines, which compressor is driven by the starter? -
ANSWER High-Pressure Compressor
Which of the following is a power source for a pneumatic starter? - ANSWER
(All of above) 1. APU/GPU 2. Cross-feed from another operating engine. 3. Gas
turbine Starter.
What is meant by the term "hot start" - ANSWER Engine temperatures were
exceeded during start-up.
How does the ignition system in a turbine engine differ from a piston engine? -
ANSWER Once ignited, combustion in the turbine system is self-sustaining.
What are the 2 categories of engine instrumentation for turbine engines? -
ANSWER Performance and Condition
Choose the functions of the Fuel Control Unit (FCU): - ANSWER (All the
Above) 1. Control engine power output 2. Maintain correct mixture ratio 3.
Prevent Flameout and compressor stall.
Besides reducing friction, choose 2 other functions of the lubrication systems: -
ANSWER Cushion between contacting parts and cool components.
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