The disadvantages of axial flow compressors compared to centrifugal flow compressors are 1 - expensive to manufacture 2 - limited airflow 3 - greater vulnerability to foreign object damage 4 - limited compression rati The combination of correct answers is:4
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Reference should be made to the fuel supply system shown in annex.In flight, with centre tank empty and APU operating, a fuel unbalance is detected (quantity in tank 1 < quantity in tank 2). Rebalancing of the two tanks is:4
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In very cold weather, the pilot notices during startup, a slightly higher than normal oil pressure.This higher pressure:4
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The use of igniters is necessary on a turbo-jet 1 - throughout the operating range of the engine 2 - for ground starts 3 - for accelerations 4 - for in-flight relights 5 - during turbulence in flight 6 - in heavy precipitation or in icing condition The combination which regroups all of the correct statements is:4
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A turbofan engine with an inlet air mass flow of 1000 kg/s and a bypass mass flow of 889 kg/s has a bypass ratio of:4
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On a high by-pass ratio (fan) engine, due to the distribution of the thrust, it is normal for reverse thrust to be achieved by reversing:4
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Regarding a jet engine: 1) The maximum thrust remains constant as the pressure altitude decreases. 2) The specific fuel consumption remains constant as the pressure altitude decreases at constant TAS.4
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The principle of aeroplane propulsion is to generate a propelling force by:4
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Compressor surge during gas turbine engine acceleration is prevented by:4
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Vibration sensors are used in a gas turbine engine to indicate:4
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