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What drives the tachometer generator in the compressor speed indicating system?
What drives the tachometer generator in the compressor speed indicating system?
Where is the tachometer generator usually mounted in the compressor speed indicating system?
Where is the tachometer generator usually mounted in the compressor speed indicating system?
What do oil temperature instruments indicate about the oil cooling system?
What do oil temperature instruments indicate about the oil cooling system?
Which part of the compressor speed indicating system is connected to an oil temperature bulb in most systems?
Which part of the compressor speed indicating system is connected to an oil temperature bulb in most systems?
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How are oil pressure indication systems typically calibrated?
How are oil pressure indication systems typically calibrated?
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What is the main purpose of performance instruments in an engine cockpit?
What is the main purpose of performance instruments in an engine cockpit?
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In the EPR system, what are engine stations used for?
In the EPR system, what are engine stations used for?
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Which company uses station Pt2 and station Pt7 to identify EPR tapoff points?
Which company uses station Pt2 and station Pt7 to identify EPR tapoff points?
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What type of pressures are typically sensed by a pressure transmitter in a typical EPR system?
What type of pressures are typically sensed by a pressure transmitter in a typical EPR system?
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What signal does the transmitter generate for the cockpit EPR indicator in the EPR system?
What signal does the transmitter generate for the cockpit EPR indicator in the EPR system?
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What is the purpose of gas temperature indicators in an engine?
What is the purpose of gas temperature indicators in an engine?
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Why are multiple temperature probes used in an engine gas temperature indicating system?
Why are multiple temperature probes used in an engine gas temperature indicating system?
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What is the advantage of having a series of thermocouples in an engine temperature indicating system?
What is the advantage of having a series of thermocouples in an engine temperature indicating system?
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In an engine gas temperature indicating system, what happens when a single thermocouple encounters a combustor hot spot?
In an engine gas temperature indicating system, what happens when a single thermocouple encounters a combustor hot spot?
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How does a multi-probe system ensure accurate readings even if one probe becomes unserviceable?
How does a multi-probe system ensure accurate readings even if one probe becomes unserviceable?
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What is the purpose of monitoring oil pressure indicators during cold engine starts?
What is the purpose of monitoring oil pressure indicators during cold engine starts?
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Why do operators need to limit engine power until oil temperature rises and pressure drops to prescribed values?
Why do operators need to limit engine power until oil temperature rises and pressure drops to prescribed values?
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What does a trend towards increasing oil pressure indicate during normal operation?
What does a trend towards increasing oil pressure indicate during normal operation?
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Why would a cockpit indicator for inlet air temperature be important for aircrew in some aircraft?
Why would a cockpit indicator for inlet air temperature be important for aircrew in some aircraft?
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How can an inlet air temperature indicator help operators when utilising fan speed or torque figures for engine performance?
How can an inlet air temperature indicator help operators when utilising fan speed or torque figures for engine performance?
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What is the purpose of an engine vibration indicator system?
What is the purpose of an engine vibration indicator system?
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Why might a change in vibration due to an impending failure go unnoticed by aircrew in a turbojet engine?
Why might a change in vibration due to an impending failure go unnoticed by aircrew in a turbojet engine?
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What component in the engine vibration system is responsible for displaying vibration levels?
What component in the engine vibration system is responsible for displaying vibration levels?
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Which system is NOT part of the typical setup shown in this figure for monitoring engine vibrations?
Which system is NOT part of the typical setup shown in this figure for monitoring engine vibrations?
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In engine trend monitoring, what is the basis for determining the engine's performance consistency?
In engine trend monitoring, what is the basis for determining the engine's performance consistency?
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What do engine condition instruments help operators do?
What do engine condition instruments help operators do?
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Why might an operator notice a drop in engine oil pressure?
Why might an operator notice a drop in engine oil pressure?
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How do operators deduce the relationship between low oil quantity, high oil temperature, and low oil pressure based on the cockpit indicators?
How do operators deduce the relationship between low oil quantity, high oil temperature, and low oil pressure based on the cockpit indicators?
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If a pilot observes a high torque indication from the left-hand engine in a twin-engine helicopter, what should be the pilot's next step?
If a pilot observes a high torque indication from the left-hand engine in a twin-engine helicopter, what should be the pilot's next step?
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What is the purpose of cockpit indicators like tachometer generator and compressor speed indicating system in relation to engine monitoring?
What is the purpose of cockpit indicators like tachometer generator and compressor speed indicating system in relation to engine monitoring?
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What is the primary purpose of the compressor speed indicating system?
What is the primary purpose of the compressor speed indicating system?
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How do tachometer generators function in the context of engine instruments?
How do tachometer generators function in the context of engine instruments?
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What parameter do oil temperature instruments primarily help monitor?
What parameter do oil temperature instruments primarily help monitor?
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How are oil pressure indication systems beneficial for aircraft operations?
How are oil pressure indication systems beneficial for aircraft operations?
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Which parameter is NOT typically indicated by cockpit engine condition instruments?
Which parameter is NOT typically indicated by cockpit engine condition instruments?
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What might a discrepancy between exhaust gas temperature indications in multi-engine aircraft suggest?
What might a discrepancy between exhaust gas temperature indications in multi-engine aircraft suggest?
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How do modern aircraft differ regarding cockpit indicators compared to traditional ones?
How do modern aircraft differ regarding cockpit indicators compared to traditional ones?
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What is the primary parameter used as a power indication for turbo-propeller engines?
What is the primary parameter used as a power indication for turbo-propeller engines?
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What is a significant advantage of using Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) for jet engines?
What is a significant advantage of using Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR) for jet engines?
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What potential issue might a pilot face if cockpit indicators fail to provide accurate engine performance data?
What potential issue might a pilot face if cockpit indicators fail to provide accurate engine performance data?
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