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What is the only action the pilot needs to take to start a gas turbine engine?
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?
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?
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?
Why can turbine damage occur during engine starting?
Which system ensures a gas turbine engine starts satisfactorily?
Which system ensures a gas turbine engine starts satisfactorily?
What must be controlled by a speed sensitive control in an automatic sequence for a gas turbine engine?
What must be controlled by a speed sensitive control in an automatic sequence for a gas turbine engine?
What components are part of the gas turbine engine starting systems?
What components are part of the gas turbine engine starting systems?
Which system is responsible for starting the gas turbine engine using fluids?
Which system is responsible for starting the gas turbine engine using fluids?
What is the purpose of a starter-generator in the gas turbine engine system?
What is the purpose of a starter-generator in the gas turbine engine system?
Which component of the gas turbine engine system uses air impingement for starting?
Which component of the gas turbine engine system uses air impingement for starting?
What part of the gas turbine engine system is involved in start sequencing?
What part of the gas turbine engine system is involved in start sequencing?
In the context of gas turbine engine starting, what does a reduction gear and clutch assembly primarily aid in?
In the context of gas turbine engine starting, what does a reduction gear and clutch assembly primarily aid in?
What is the purpose of the undercurrent controller in a starter-generator system?
What is the purpose of the undercurrent controller in a starter-generator system?
Which component ensures positive action of the starter in a starter-generator system?
Which component ensures positive action of the starter in a starter-generator system?
In what scenario would an aircraft battery be used to affect an engine start?
In what scenario would an aircraft battery be used to affect an engine start?
Which component controls the operation of the motor relay in a starter-generator system?
Which component controls the operation of the motor relay in a starter-generator system?
Why did the aircraft designer not allow for a self-contained start in the starter-generator configuration described?
Why did the aircraft designer not allow for a self-contained start in the starter-generator configuration described?
What is the main function of the motor relay in a starter-generator system?
What is the main function of the motor relay in a starter-generator system?
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