GTS Mod 5 Easy

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What is the only action the pilot needs to take to start a gas turbine engine?

Open the high pressure cock

Manually place the throttle into the idle position

Manually turn on igniters

Press the start button (correct)

Why is it important to control the starting and ignition sequences of a gas turbine engine?

To increase engine RPM quickly

To reduce fuel consumption during startup

To ensure sufficient airflow through the engine for combustion (correct)

To minimize ignition system wear

What prevents ignition from beginning during the initial engine cranking phase?

Low engine RPM

Insufficient fuel flow rate (correct)

Unstable airflow

Over-temperature combustion

Why can turbine damage occur during engine starting?

Because of combustion over-temperature and unstable airflow (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which system ensures a gas turbine engine starts satisfactorily?

Starting and ignition systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

What must be controlled by a speed sensitive control in an automatic sequence for a gas turbine engine?

Fuel flow, ignition, and engine functions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What components are part of the gas turbine engine starting systems?

Hydraulic starters and electric starters (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which system is responsible for starting the gas turbine engine using fluids?

Pneumatic starter system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a starter-generator in the gas turbine engine system?

To generate power to start the engine (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the gas turbine engine system uses air impingement for starting?

Pneumatic starter system (D) Signup and view all the answers

What part of the gas turbine engine system is involved in start sequencing?

Engine controls (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of gas turbine engine starting, what does a reduction gear and clutch assembly primarily aid in?

Hydraulic starting (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the undercurrent controller in a starter-generator system?

To control input to the starter (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which component ensures positive action of the starter in a starter-generator system?

Undercurrent relay (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario would an aircraft battery be used to affect an engine start?

When external electrical power is unavailable (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which component controls the operation of the motor relay in a starter-generator system?

Starter undercurrent controller (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did the aircraft designer not allow for a self-contained start in the starter-generator configuration described?

To avoid draining the aircraft battery (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the motor relay in a starter-generator system?

To control input to the starter (B) Signup and view all the answers