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Date 10 Jun 09 Sig ---------------

FINAL TEST (0903)

Max Marks - 40 Time 02:00 h

Technical (General)

Note : All questions are mandatory.

Calculations/Rough work to be done on blank side of Question Paper.

1. During the four stroke cycle, the spark plug ignites the mixture.
a) Just prior to the “intake stroke”.
b) During the “exhaust stroke”.
c) Just prior to the “exhaust stroke”.
d) Just prior to the end of the “compression stroke”.

2. The term ‘valve overlap’ is given to the method of opening and shutting the inlet and
exhaust valves. The use of this method is to:
a) Ensure that all the exhaust gases are removed from the cylinder prior to the intake
stroke.
b) Delay the period of compression stroke.
c) Close the intake valve earlier to prevent a backfire.
d) Improve the volumetric efficiency of the engine.

3. Magnetos are used to provide an electric current which creates:

a) Heating for the air drawn through the intake system.
b) An electrical spark to the spark plug in each cylinder.
c) Electrical power for the starter motor.
d) The power which is harnessed to the aircraft electrical system for the operation of
the lighting radio and similar services.

4. The engine power will decrease with increase in altitude if:

a) Temperature decreases
b) Humidity increases
c) Density increases
d) Pressure increases

5. Detonation means:
a) Burning of fuel at a very slow rate
b) Fuel remaining unburned in the cylinder
c) Combustion
d) Burning of fuel in explosion instead of burning gradually

6. Spark which occurs prior to normal ignition is called:

a) Pre-ignition
b) Detonation
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c) Combustion
d) Atomization

7. Which of the following responses is correct?

a) Propeller blades undergo very high centrifugal twisting forces.
b) Twisting forces on a propeller are caused by aerodynamic twisting moments.
c) It is important to carry out engine run-ups in an area where ground is clear from
stones and similar loose material, because any damage to propeller blade causes
imbalance.
d) All the above are correct.

8. Compressor stall is caused by:

a) A low angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.
b) A high angle of attack airflow through the first stages of compression.
c) A high velocity airflow in the engine inlet.
d) Rapid engine de-acceleration.

9. When an a/c is fitted with a fixed pitch propeller:

a) The RPM will remain constant for a fixed throttle regardless of a change in
airspeed.
b) The RPM will increase if the airspeed increases regardless of the position of
the throttle.
c) The pilot can adjust the RPM lever to give a constant RPM regardless of a change
in throttle position.
d) The propeller blades will automatically be at their most efficient angle during take-
off.

10 An a/c flies at a constant altitude with a constant power setting. As the flight proceeds,
weight decreases as fuel is consumed. Altitude may be maintained constant by:
a) Lowering the nose and reducing the airspeed
b) Raising the nose and maintaining constant airspeed
c) Lowering the nose and increasing speed
d) Maintaining altitude and increasing airspeed.

11 Which statement is correct for Mcrit in high speed Flight.

a) When critical speed is achieved in ac
b) It is that supersonic speed which must be avoided
c) It is that ac speed at which the airflow reaches M 1 anywhere over the ac
d) Mcrit has no relation with ac high speed Flight

12 Aspect ratio of a tapered wing is found by:

a) Span square divided by wing area.
b) Span divided by wing area.
c) Wing area divided by chord
d) Span square divided by chord

13 What is meant by a shrouded turbine?

a) The turbine blades are shaped so that their ends from a band or shroud.
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b) Each turbine wheel is enclosed by a separate housing or shroud.
c) The turbine wheel is enclosed by a protective. Shroud to contain the blades in case
of failure.
d) The turbine wheel has a shroud or duct which provides cooling air to the turbine
blades.

14 In still air conditions when barometric pressure is low and the temp. is high, the take-
off will:
a) Required a shorter run than normal.
b) Required a longer run than normal.
c) Not be affected.
d) Require less time than usual.

15 An aerofoil can be said to be stalled:

a) When the angle of attack reaches 15°.
b) When there is turbulent airflow over the top surface.
c) When a further increase in angle of attack will decrease the co-efficient of lift.
d) When the airframe starts to vibrate.

16 Induced drag:
a) Decrease as speed and angle of attack increase.
b) Decrease as speed increase and angle of attack decreases.
c) Increase as speed and angle of attack increase.
d) Remains the same as speed or angle of attack alter.

17 Parasite drag is drag caused by:

a) Wing tip vortices.
b) Non lifting surface.
c) The chamber of the wings.
d) The boundary layer on the wings.

18 The effect of air density on stalling speed is:

a) Lower air density decreases the stalling speed.
b) Higher temp. decreases the stalling speed.
c) Lower density and higher temp. decrease the stalling speed.
d) Higher density decreases the stalling speed.

19. The stator vanes in an axial-flow compressor:

a) Convert velocity energy into pressure energy.
b) Convert pressure energy into velocity energy.
c) Direct air into the first stage rotor vanes at the proper angle.
d) Pick up air and add energy as it accelerates outward by.

20 Wing loading is:

a) The total lead that the wing will carry.
b) Maximum weight of a/c divided by the wingspan.
c) Ratio of the wing area to the engine power.
d) The weight of the a/c divided by the wing area.
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21 The exhaust section of a turbine engine is designed to:

a) Impart a high exit velocity to the exhaust gases.
b) Swirl the exhaust gases.
c) Increase temperature, therefore increasing velocity.
d) Decrease temperature, therefore decreasing pressure.

22 The tapered wing of an a/c has an area of 100 sq feet, a span of 20 feet and an average
thickness of 6”. The aspect ratio of this wing is therefore
a) 10 to 1.
b) 4 to 1.
c) 50 to 1.
d) 5 to 1.

23 The compression ratio of an axial-flow compressor is a function of the:

a) Number of compressor stages.
b) Rotor diameter.
c) Diffuser area.
d) Air inlet velocity.

24 The true stalling speed of an a/c at 10,000 ft compared to the true stalling speed at sea
level is:
a) Lower due to the decreased drag at 10,000 ft.
b) Higher due to the decreased density at 10,000 ft.
c) The same.
d) Non of the above is correct

25. What are the two basic elements of the axial compressor section in a turbine engine?
a) Impeller and diffuser.
b) Compressor and manifold.
c) Bucker and expander.
d) Stator and rotor.

26. If the airspeed is increased from 90 MPH to 135 during a level 60 banked turn, the
load factor will:
a) Increased due to additional centrifugal force.
b) Decrease and the radius of turn will increase.
c) Remain the same but the radius of turn will increase.
d) Non of the above are correct

27. What are the two functional elements in a centrifugal compressor?

a) Turbine and compressor.
b) Compressor and manifold.
c) Bucket and expander.
d) Impeller and diffuser.

28. Select the most correct statement for Mach lines

a) It’s a line joining two shock waves.
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b) It a line of pressure and density discontinuity
c) It is the dividing line between normal & oblique shock wave.
d) Non of the statement is correct .

29. What is the first engine instrument indication of a successful start of a turbine engine?
a) A decrease in the exhaust gas temperature.
b) A rise in the engine pressure ratio.
c) A rise in the exhaust gas temperature
d) None of the above

30. How does a dual axial-flow compressor improve the efficiency of a turbojet engine?
a) More turbine wheels can be used.
b) Combustion chamber temperatures are reduced.
c) Higher compression ratios can be obtained.
d) The velocity of the air entering the combustion chamber is increased.

31. Three types of turbine blades are:

a) Reaction, converging and diverging.
b) Impulse, reaction and impulse-reaction.
c) Tangential, reaction and reaction-tangential.
d) Impulse, vector and impulse-vector.

32. A turboprop engine, propeller:

a) Is governed at the same speed as the turbine.
b) Controls the speed of the speed of the engine in the beta range.
c) Accounts for 75 to 85 percent of the total thrust output.
d) Accounts for 15 to 25 percent of the total thrust output.

33. An advantage of the axial-flow compressor is its:

a) Low starting power requirements.
b) Low weight.
c) High peak efficiency.
d) High frontal area.

34. What is the function of the inlet guide vane assembly on an axial-flow compressor?
a) Directs the air into the first stage rotor blades at the proper angle.
b) Converts velocity energy into pressure energy.
c) Converts pressure energy into velocity energy.
d) Picks up air and adds energy as it accelerates outward by centrifugal force.

35. If a pilot takes-off with the propeller blades set in coarse pitch, he will experience:
a) an increase in thrust.
b) A reduction in thrust.
c) The same value of the fine pitch setting.
d) All of the above are incorrect.

36. An airplane centre of lift is usually located aft of its C.G.

a) So that the a/c will have a tail heavy tendency.
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b) So that the a/c will have a nose heavy tendency.
c) Since it is impossible to predict the exact location of either, it is considered next
best to having them both falls at the same point.
d) To improve about the longitudinal stability.

37. Flaps increase the effective lift of an airfoil by:-

a) Increasing the camber of the airfoil.
b) Introducing drag aft of the C.P.
c) Reducing the profile drag.
d) Increasing the angle of attack of airfoil.

38. An airplane that has a tendency to gradually increase a pitching moment that has been set
into motion has
a) Poor longitudinal stability.
b) Good lateral stability.
c) Poor lateral stability.
d) Good longitudinal stability.

39 In an aircraft ignition system, one of the functions of the condenser is to:

a) Regulate the flow of current between the primary and secondary coil.
b) Facilitate a more rapid collapse of the magnetic field in the primary coil.
c) Stop the flow of magnetic lines of force when the points open.
d) Act as a safety gap for secondary coil.

40. The air passing through the combustion chamber of a jet engine is:
a) Used to support combustion and to cool the engine.
b) Entirely combined with fuel and burned.
c) Speeded up and heated by the action of the turbine.
d) Circulated in the combustion chamber until consumed.

41 What is the major function of the turbine assembly in a turbojet engine?

a) Compresses the air before it enters the combustion section.
b) Directs the gases in the proper direction to the tailpipe.
c) Supplies the power to turn the compressor.
d) Increases the temperatures of the exhaust gases.

42. A defective primary condenser in a magneto is indicated by:

a) A broken breaker points.
b) A fine-grained frosted appearance of the breaker points.
c) Burned and pitted breaker points.
d) A weak spark.

43. The limiting load factors normally applicable to any light a/c:
a) Cannot be exceeded by the pilot.
b) Can be exceeded by the pilots handling of the controls.
c) Will only be shown on the placards fitted in the cockpit.
d) Can be guaranteed to apply to any a/c regardless of age.

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44. The primary purpose of a supercharger is to:
a) Raise the temp. of the charge entering the cylinder
b) Increase the mass of charge entering the cylinder
c) Improver engine scavenging and hence power output
d) None of the above

45. How are most aircraft turbine engine fire-extinguishing system activated?
a) Electrically discharged cartridges.
b) Manual remote control valve.
c) Piston stem and plunger.
d) Pushrod assembly.

46. How does carbon dioxide extinguish an engine fire?

a) By dissipating or displacing oxygen in the immediate area of the fire.
b) By lowering the temperature to a point where combustion will not take place.
c) The gas spray liquefies in the heat and smothers the fire.
d) The high pressure spray lowers the temperature and blows out the fire.

47. When the a/c is in a turn during which altitude is being maintained:
a) The load factor is decreased.
b) The stalling speed will increase with increase in bank.
c) The “Wing loading” increases.
d) All the above responses are correct.

48. Due to ice formation on the wings, which of the following statements is true:
a. Increased angle of attack for stall
b. Increased stall speed
c. Increased pitch up tendency
d. Decreased stalling speed

49. A stall warning device must be set to operate:

a) At the stalling speed.
b) At a speed just below the stalling speed.
c) At a speed about 5% to 10% above the stalling speed.
d) At a speed about 20% above the stalling speed.

50. If the flaps are lowered in flight, with the airspeed kept constant, to maintain level
flight the angle of attack:
a) Must be reduced.
b) Must be increased.
c) Must be kept constant but power must be increased
d) Must be kept constant and power required will be constant.

51. If a generator fails in flight:

a) The voltmeter will read zero.
b) The ammeter reading will decrease.
c) The watt meter will show an increase.
d) The ammeter will read zero.
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52. An electrical system which uses the a/c structure as a return path for current, is known
as:
a) A double pole circuit.
b) Earth return circuit.
c) Single phase circuit.
d) Two wire busbar

53. Bonding is used to protect the a/c against fire from arcing of static electricity by:
a) Providing an earth return.
b) Maintaining different electrical potential throughout the structure.
c) Ensuring the same electrical potential of all metal components.
d) None of the above.

54. Purpose for providing artificial feel on power operated controls is:
a) To encourage pilot to operate controls freely, which in turn, increases efficiency of
flying.
b) To enable pilot to have a feel of control surface deflection and thus avoid
structural failure due excessive deflections.
c) To create emergencies artificially and check the pilots reaction.
d) To avoid direct mechanical connection from control surface to control column.

55. A turbine engine compressor which contains vanes on both sides of the impeller is
a) Single entry centrifugal compressor.
b) Double entry centrifugal compressor.
c) Double entry axial-flow compressor.
d) Single entry axial-flow compressor.

56. In a turbine engine with a dual-spool compressor, the low speed compressor:
a) Always turns at the same speed as the high speed compressor.
b) Is connected directly to the high speed compressor.
c) Seeks its own best operating speed.
d) Has a higher compressor shaft speed than the high speed compressor.

57. In relation to creep marks painted on the wheel and tyre assembly:
a) If a gap occurs between the marks painted on the wheel and the tyre. It can be
considered as serviceable but should be reported to a ground engineer as soon as
possible.
b) The tyre and wheel assemble can only be considered serviceable providing
both marks remain dead in line with one another.
c) Creep has nothing to do tyre assembly.
d) Creep marks are only used when tubeless tyres are fitted.

58. Loss of pressure from a shimmy damper fitted to a nosewheel will result in:
a) The nose wheel castoring through 180° during take-off or landing.
b) Loss of brake fluid.
c) The nose wheel castoring a few degree, either side-of its centerline resulting in
vibration.
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d) None of the above correct.

59. What is the difference between ‘Hung’ and ‘Hot’ start in Jet Engine

60. What is the difference between ‘Drum’ & ‘Disk’ brakes? Which is more effective and
why?

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