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Which type of system uses a hydraulic mechanism to start the gas turbine engine?
Which type of system uses a hydraulic mechanism to start the gas turbine engine?
- Starter-generator
- Air impingement starting
- Pneumatic starter system
- Electric starters (correct)
What component is responsible for starting the gas turbine engine using electricity?
What component is responsible for starting the gas turbine engine using electricity?
- Air impingement starting
- Pneumatic starter system
- Starter-generator (correct)
- Hydraulic starters
Which system uses compressed air to initiate the startup process of the gas turbine engine?
Which system uses compressed air to initiate the startup process of the gas turbine engine?
- Electric starters
- Starter-generator
- Start sequencing (correct)
- Pneumatic starter system
What controls the starting of the gas turbine engine and ensures a proper sequence?
What controls the starting of the gas turbine engine and ensures a proper sequence?
Which component is responsible for controlling the typical start sequence of the gas turbine engine?
Which component is responsible for controlling the typical start sequence of the gas turbine engine?
In the gas turbine engine, what component connects the starter motor to the engine to facilitate starting?
In the gas turbine engine, what component connects the starter motor to the engine to facilitate starting?
What is the primary action required of the pilot when starting an engine with an automatic sequence?
What is the primary action required of the pilot when starting an engine with an automatic sequence?
Why is it important to control the starting and ignition sequences in a gas turbine engine?
Why is it important to control the starting and ignition sequences in a gas turbine engine?
What must be achieved before ignition can begin in a gas turbine engine?
What must be achieved before ignition can begin in a gas turbine engine?
What system ensures a gas turbine engine starts satisfactorily?
What system ensures a gas turbine engine starts satisfactorily?
Why is it critical to effectively sequence ignition and fuel flow during engine starting?
Why is it critical to effectively sequence ignition and fuel flow during engine starting?
Which component is responsible for manually turning igniters on in some engine start configurations?
Which component is responsible for manually turning igniters on in some engine start configurations?
What is the main purpose of the undercurrent controller in a starter-generator system?
What is the main purpose of the undercurrent controller in a starter-generator system?
What does the motor relay in the undercurrent controller unit control?
What does the motor relay in the undercurrent controller unit control?
In the context of engine starting, why does the aircraft designer choose to use external electrical power instead of a self-contained start?
In the context of engine starting, why does the aircraft designer choose to use external electrical power instead of a self-contained start?
Which component ensures that the starter-generator system operates only when needed for engine start?
Which component ensures that the starter-generator system operates only when needed for engine start?
What is a key function of the starter-generator system when used as a starter for an engine?
What is a key function of the starter-generator system when used as a starter for an engine?
Which major component of a starter-generator system controls the operation of the starter when it is used as a starter?
Which major component of a starter-generator system controls the operation of the starter when it is used as a starter?
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