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What is a module in the context of gas turbine engines?
What is a module in the context of gas turbine engines?
- An exhaust component
- A fuel injection system
- A landing gear attachment
- A specific section or major component within an engine (correct)
How do modern gas turbine engines, like those on the F/A-18 Hornet, Blackhawk, and Seahawk, handle maintenance?
How do modern gas turbine engines, like those on the F/A-18 Hornet, Blackhawk, and Seahawk, handle maintenance?
- By allowing for module interchangeability (correct)
- By using non-modular engines
- By conducting total engine overhauls regularly
- By outsourcing all maintenance to external agencies
What method is utilized to inspect modern gas turbine engines at specified intervals?
What method is utilized to inspect modern gas turbine engines at specified intervals?
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) (correct)
- Visual inspections only
- Total engine disassembly
- Acoustic resonance testing
What do modern aircraft utilize to monitor and record engine condition and faults?
What do modern aircraft utilize to monitor and record engine condition and faults?
What is the purpose of utilizing a central microcomputer in modern aircraft engines?
What is the purpose of utilizing a central microcomputer in modern aircraft engines?
What happens when abnormalities are detected during a bay service (BS) or NDT inspection of a modern gas turbine engine?
What happens when abnormalities are detected during a bay service (BS) or NDT inspection of a modern gas turbine engine?
What is the purpose of developing maintenance philosophies and plans in aircraft maintenance?
What is the purpose of developing maintenance philosophies and plans in aircraft maintenance?
Why is it important for aircraft technicians to distinguish abnormal engine performance from normal performance?
Why is it important for aircraft technicians to distinguish abnormal engine performance from normal performance?
Which level of aviation maintenance involves major maintenance, repair, and modification programs?
Which level of aviation maintenance involves major maintenance, repair, and modification programs?
What is the benefit of having an effective working knowledge of a specific powerplant system for aircraft technicians?
What is the benefit of having an effective working knowledge of a specific powerplant system for aircraft technicians?
What type of maintenance involves application servicings like Operational and Routine Servicings in the ADF?
What type of maintenance involves application servicings like Operational and Routine Servicings in the ADF?
Who usually carries out Deeper Maintenance (DM) in aircraft maintenance?
Who usually carries out Deeper Maintenance (DM) in aircraft maintenance?
What is the primary safety precaution to prevent burns when preparing a gas turbine engine for maintenance inspections?
What is the primary safety precaution to prevent burns when preparing a gas turbine engine for maintenance inspections?
What is the potential risk when disconnecting fluid lines during engine maintenance?
What is the potential risk when disconnecting fluid lines during engine maintenance?
What should be done before disconnecting fluid lines during engine maintenance?
What should be done before disconnecting fluid lines during engine maintenance?
What should be checked before commencing inspection or system operation according to the text?
What should be checked before commencing inspection or system operation according to the text?
Why is it important to configure/check the aircraft with isolation tags before maintenance?
Why is it important to configure/check the aircraft with isolation tags before maintenance?
Which action is NOT recommended when preparing a gas turbine engine for maintenance inspections?
Which action is NOT recommended when preparing a gas turbine engine for maintenance inspections?
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