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What material is used to cover the ducts in the cross-wing manifold first?
What material is used to cover the ducts in the cross-wing manifold first?
How are the epoxy impregnated fibreglass sheets applied around the ducts in the cross-wing manifold?
How are the epoxy impregnated fibreglass sheets applied around the ducts in the cross-wing manifold?
What is used to bring the joints of the manifold components tightly together?
What is used to bring the joints of the manifold components tightly together?
Which type of seal is placed between the mating faces of each component in the cross-wing manifold?
Which type of seal is placed between the mating faces of each component in the cross-wing manifold?
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What is used to secure the insulation blanket around the bare metal of the manifold joints?
What is used to secure the insulation blanket around the bare metal of the manifold joints?
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Why is fibreglass insulation preferred for ducts in the cross-wing manifold?
Why is fibreglass insulation preferred for ducts in the cross-wing manifold?
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What is the purpose of temperature compensators in aircraft pneumatic ducting?
What is the purpose of temperature compensators in aircraft pneumatic ducting?
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How do temperature compensators limit the amount of duct growth?
How do temperature compensators limit the amount of duct growth?
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What is the key function of bleed air shut-off valves in aircraft?
What is the key function of bleed air shut-off valves in aircraft?
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Which component helps to absorb expansion and contraction differentials in pneumatic ducting?
Which component helps to absorb expansion and contraction differentials in pneumatic ducting?
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What is the primary purpose of the slip joint in a temperature compensator?
What is the primary purpose of the slip joint in a temperature compensator?
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How are temperature compensators designed to counteract thermal expansion issues?
How are temperature compensators designed to counteract thermal expansion issues?
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What is the main function of the cross-wing manifold in an aircraft's pneumatic system?
What is the main function of the cross-wing manifold in an aircraft's pneumatic system?
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Why are aircraft cross-wing manifolds typically constructed from stainless steel?
Why are aircraft cross-wing manifolds typically constructed from stainless steel?
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What is the purpose of insulating the cross-wing manifold in an aircraft's pneumatic system?
What is the purpose of insulating the cross-wing manifold in an aircraft's pneumatic system?
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Which of the following components is NOT typically found in a typical engine pneumatic system?
Which of the following components is NOT typically found in a typical engine pneumatic system?
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What is the material used for constructing aircraft cross-wing manifolds resistant to?
What is the material used for constructing aircraft cross-wing manifolds resistant to?
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Which component is responsible for controlling the air supply to pneumatic systems in an aircraft?
Which component is responsible for controlling the air supply to pneumatic systems in an aircraft?
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What is the main function of the airflow around an engine nacelle as described in the text?
What is the main function of the airflow around an engine nacelle as described in the text?
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Why is icing protection of compressor rotor blades rarely necessary according to the text?
Why is icing protection of compressor rotor blades rarely necessary according to the text?
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What benefit does keeping the airflow to a minimum around the nacelle provide according to the text?
What benefit does keeping the airflow to a minimum around the nacelle provide according to the text?
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How does a pneumatic anti-ice system differ from a nacelle cooling system based on the text?
How does a pneumatic anti-ice system differ from a nacelle cooling system based on the text?
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What is the main function of the Variable Stator Vanes (VSVs) in an aircraft engine?
What is the main function of the Variable Stator Vanes (VSVs) in an aircraft engine?
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What component sends high pressure compressor 9th stage air to the low pressure turbine stage 1 nozzles during engine start and acceleration?
What component sends high pressure compressor 9th stage air to the low pressure turbine stage 1 nozzles during engine start and acceleration?
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What is the purpose of controlling the HPC inlet guide vanes (IGVs) and VSVs of the HPC?
What is the purpose of controlling the HPC inlet guide vanes (IGVs) and VSVs of the HPC?
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Which component of an aircraft engine helps absorb expansion and contraction differentials in pneumatic ducting?
Which component of an aircraft engine helps absorb expansion and contraction differentials in pneumatic ducting?
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What does the Transient Bleed Valve (TBV) prevent during engine start and acceleration?
What does the Transient Bleed Valve (TBV) prevent during engine start and acceleration?
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Why are Variable Stator Vanes (VSVs) important in ensuring engine performance?
Why are Variable Stator Vanes (VSVs) important in ensuring engine performance?
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What is a common source of pneumatic power for many aircraft systems?
What is a common source of pneumatic power for many aircraft systems?
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Which material is commonly used to construct pneumatic anti-ice systems?
Which material is commonly used to construct pneumatic anti-ice systems?
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Which device is responsible for preventing compressor stalls in aircraft engines?
Which device is responsible for preventing compressor stalls in aircraft engines?
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What component is responsible for controlling the supply of air to pneumatic systems on an aircraft?
What component is responsible for controlling the supply of air to pneumatic systems on an aircraft?
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What is the main function of the compressor bleed surge control system on a Boeing 737 CFM56-7 engine?
What is the main function of the compressor bleed surge control system on a Boeing 737 CFM56-7 engine?
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What is the purpose of the compressor bleed valve system?
What is the purpose of the compressor bleed valve system?
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What triggers the speed sensitive valve in the compressor bleed valve system?
What triggers the speed sensitive valve in the compressor bleed valve system?
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When does the speed sensing valve flyweights position the sensing valve to close the 5th and 10th stage bleed valves?
When does the speed sensing valve flyweights position the sensing valve to close the 5th and 10th stage bleed valves?
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What happens when the 5th and 10th stage bleed valves are open in the compressor bleed valve system?
What happens when the 5th and 10th stage bleed valves are open in the compressor bleed valve system?
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What is the role of the speed sensitive valve mounted on the forward face of the accessory gearbox?
What is the role of the speed sensitive valve mounted on the forward face of the accessory gearbox?
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How does the compressor bleed valve system operate at less than 94% RPM?
How does the compressor bleed valve system operate at less than 94% RPM?
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Where are shut-off valves typically located in an aircraft's system?
Where are shut-off valves typically located in an aircraft's system?
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What is the primary function of engine shut-off valves in an aircraft's system?
What is the primary function of engine shut-off valves in an aircraft's system?
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In which system are reverse flow or one-way check valves typically incorporated?
In which system are reverse flow or one-way check valves typically incorporated?
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What is the purpose of reverse flow or one-way check valves in a pneumatic system?
What is the purpose of reverse flow or one-way check valves in a pneumatic system?
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Where would you find a reverse flow valve located in an aircraft's pneumatic system?
Where would you find a reverse flow valve located in an aircraft's pneumatic system?
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When do bleed air shut-off valves typically come into play in an aircraft system?
When do bleed air shut-off valves typically come into play in an aircraft system?
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How do bleed air shut-off valves contribute to fuel efficiency in an aircraft engine?
How do bleed air shut-off valves contribute to fuel efficiency in an aircraft engine?
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During what stage of engine operation does the bleed air shut-off valve system allow bleed air to flow?
During what stage of engine operation does the bleed air shut-off valve system allow bleed air to flow?
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What happens if a bleed air shut-off valve fails to operate as intended?
What happens if a bleed air shut-off valve fails to operate as intended?
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What percentage of air entering the combustor flows into the snout for the twin spool gas turbine engine internal cooling system?
What percentage of air entering the combustor flows into the snout for the twin spool gas turbine engine internal cooling system?
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In the internal cooling system, what is the purpose of the remaining air that is proportioned into secondary vortex generation, combustor cooling, and flame dilution?
In the internal cooling system, what is the purpose of the remaining air that is proportioned into secondary vortex generation, combustor cooling, and flame dilution?
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Which components of the engine require cooling air in the internal cooling system?
Which components of the engine require cooling air in the internal cooling system?
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What is the main purpose of the internal cooling system for an aircraft engine?
What is the main purpose of the internal cooling system for an aircraft engine?
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Which portion of air entering the combustor is responsible for secondary vortex generation in the engine?
Which portion of air entering the combustor is responsible for secondary vortex generation in the engine?
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What happens to the remaining air that is not diverted into the snout in the engine's internal cooling system?
What happens to the remaining air that is not diverted into the snout in the engine's internal cooling system?
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How is induced cooling achieved for engine accessories during ground operation?
How is induced cooling achieved for engine accessories during ground operation?
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What is the role of a blower fan driven by the accessory gearbox in engine cooling systems?
What is the role of a blower fan driven by the accessory gearbox in engine cooling systems?
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What system would typically cool engine accessories with air ducted from blower motors?
What system would typically cool engine accessories with air ducted from blower motors?
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What is the purpose of a valve that controls airflow in an engine accessory cooling system?
What is the purpose of a valve that controls airflow in an engine accessory cooling system?
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How does a blower motor-driven system contribute to engine cooling during ground operation?
How does a blower motor-driven system contribute to engine cooling during ground operation?
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Why is combustor cooling air necessary in a gas turbine engine?
Why is combustor cooling air necessary in a gas turbine engine?
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What is the primary purpose of dilution air entering the rear area of a combustor?
What is the primary purpose of dilution air entering the rear area of a combustor?
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How does turbine disc cooling contribute to turbine operation?
How does turbine disc cooling contribute to turbine operation?
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What limits the maximum turbine inlet temperature in a gas turbine engine?
What limits the maximum turbine inlet temperature in a gas turbine engine?
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Why are closer operating tolerances maintained in a turbine area with continuous cooling?
Why are closer operating tolerances maintained in a turbine area with continuous cooling?
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What is the main benefit of combustor cooling air in a gas turbine engine?
What is the main benefit of combustor cooling air in a gas turbine engine?
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How is hot gas intrusion prevented in the turbine disc cavities?
How is hot gas intrusion prevented in the turbine disc cavities?
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What is the purpose of multi-pass internal air film cooling in turbine vanes and blades?
What is the purpose of multi-pass internal air film cooling in turbine vanes and blades?
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Why is continuous cooling air supply required over the inter-stage seals and turbine disc cavities?
Why is continuous cooling air supply required over the inter-stage seals and turbine disc cavities?
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What is the function of turbine inter-stage seals in turbine disc cooling?
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In turbine blade cooling, what happens once the cooling air has completed its task?
In turbine blade cooling, what happens once the cooling air has completed its task?
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Why is multi-pass internal air film cooling important for both vanes and blades in turbines?
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What is the primary function of the airflow around an engine nacelle?
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Why is it important to keep the airflow around the nacelle to a minimum?
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Which system provides surface heating where ice is likely to form in an aircraft engine?
Which system provides surface heating where ice is likely to form in an aircraft engine?
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Why is icing protection of compressor rotor blades rarely necessary?
Why is icing protection of compressor rotor blades rarely necessary?
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Which components or areas might need anti-ice protection according to the text?
Which components or areas might need anti-ice protection according to the text?
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What is the purpose of purging the nacelle with atmospheric air according to the text?
What is the purpose of purging the nacelle with atmospheric air according to the text?
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How is induced cooling for engine accessories typically achieved during ground operation?
How is induced cooling for engine accessories typically achieved during ground operation?
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What is a typical method used to cool engine accessories with air ducted from blower motors?
What is a typical method used to cool engine accessories with air ducted from blower motors?
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What is the function of the valve in the engine accessory cooling system?
What is the function of the valve in the engine accessory cooling system?
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What is the role of compressor bleed air in cooling engine accessories?
What is the role of compressor bleed air in cooling engine accessories?
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What is the primary source of cooling for engine accessories during flight?
What is the primary source of cooling for engine accessories during flight?
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How does induced cooling differ from ram air cooling for engine accessories?
How does induced cooling differ from ram air cooling for engine accessories?
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When the Anti-Ice Switch is turned OFF, what happens to the blue and amber lights mentioned in the text?
When the Anti-Ice Switch is turned OFF, what happens to the blue and amber lights mentioned in the text?
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In the context of the Anti-Ice System, what occurs when the four limit switches are repositioned as described in the text?
In the context of the Anti-Ice System, what occurs when the four limit switches are repositioned as described in the text?
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What is indicated by the blue light staying on and the amber light coming on during valve transit in the Anti-Ice System when switched OFF?
What is indicated by the blue light staying on and the amber light coming on during valve transit in the Anti-Ice System when switched OFF?
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What is the significance of four limit switches being mechanically repositioned in the Anti-Ice System after valve closure?
What is the significance of four limit switches being mechanically repositioned in the Anti-Ice System after valve closure?
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What happens when the transition to the closed position is complete in the Anti-Ice System?
What happens when the transition to the closed position is complete in the Anti-Ice System?
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What holds the piston up against spring tension during the bleed band operation when the compressor discharge air pressurizes the actuator cavity?
What holds the piston up against spring tension during the bleed band operation when the compressor discharge air pressurizes the actuator cavity?
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When does the actuator valve close in the bleed band operation according to the description?
When does the actuator valve close in the bleed band operation according to the description?
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What causes an upward movement that opens the actuator valve, allowing P3 air pressure to dump from the actuator cavity during bleed band operation?
What causes an upward movement that opens the actuator valve, allowing P3 air pressure to dump from the actuator cavity during bleed band operation?
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What action does the FCU take when the power lever is retarded during the bleed band operation?
What action does the FCU take when the power lever is retarded during the bleed band operation?
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What is locked in by the slider during the bleed band operation according to the provided text?
What is locked in by the slider during the bleed band operation according to the provided text?
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How do operators know that the anti-ice system is activated in the cockpit?
How do operators know that the anti-ice system is activated in the cockpit?
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Which component controls the amount of airflow in an anti-ice system based on the temperature of tapped air?
Which component controls the amount of airflow in an anti-ice system based on the temperature of tapped air?
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What indicates a normal response to a gas turbine engine losing compressor air when an anti-ice system is activated?
What indicates a normal response to a gas turbine engine losing compressor air when an anti-ice system is activated?
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In a typical anti-ice system, what happens after air flows through the air regulator?
In a typical anti-ice system, what happens after air flows through the air regulator?
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How do bimetallic spring coils contribute to the operation of an anti-ice system?
How do bimetallic spring coils contribute to the operation of an anti-ice system?
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What occurs when the Anti-Ice Switch is turned OFF based on the text?
What occurs when the Anti-Ice Switch is turned OFF based on the text?
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What happens to the valve status during the transition to the closed position in the Anti-Ice System?
What happens to the valve status during the transition to the closed position in the Anti-Ice System?
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Why are the blue and amber lights used in the Anti-Ice System according to the text?
Why are the blue and amber lights used in the Anti-Ice System according to the text?
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What changes occur to the lights during valve transition in the Anti-Ice System based on the provided information?
What changes occur to the lights during valve transition in the Anti-Ice System based on the provided information?
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What happens to the limit switches once the valves in the Anti-Ice System reach the closed position?
What happens to the limit switches once the valves in the Anti-Ice System reach the closed position?
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Which lights are initially illuminated upon selecting 'OFF' in the Anti-Ice System according to the text?
Which lights are initially illuminated upon selecting 'OFF' in the Anti-Ice System according to the text?
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What happens when the anti-ice switch is turned on in the described system?
What happens when the anti-ice switch is turned on in the described system?
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How does the rotary movement of the valve disc affect the airflow through the valve?
How does the rotary movement of the valve disc affect the airflow through the valve?
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What is the function of the limit switches in the Anti-Ice System described?
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How does anti-ice air affect engine performance in some configurations?
How does anti-ice air affect engine performance in some configurations?
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What role does AC power play in activating components of the Anti-Ice System?
What role does AC power play in activating components of the Anti-Ice System?
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What is the main purpose of a variable vane actuating system in a gas turbine engine?
What is the main purpose of a variable vane actuating system in a gas turbine engine?
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Which type of gas turbine engines are often fitted with a variable vane actuating system?
Which type of gas turbine engines are often fitted with a variable vane actuating system?
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In what situations are surge bleed valves typically activated in a gas turbine engine?
In what situations are surge bleed valves typically activated in a gas turbine engine?
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Which statement best describes the purpose of a variable angle compressor vane system?
Which statement best describes the purpose of a variable angle compressor vane system?
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What does the compressor bleed valve system do during start and up to 13,000 RPM or 94% engine speed?
What does the compressor bleed valve system do during start and up to 13,000 RPM or 94% engine speed?
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What controls the compressor bleed valve system based on speed in the described system?
What controls the compressor bleed valve system based on speed in the described system?
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What happens if low-speed ground idle or engine shutdown are selected in the system?
What happens if low-speed ground idle or engine shutdown are selected in the system?
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How does the spring tension on the main actuator piston behave when not opposed by P3 air?
How does the spring tension on the main actuator piston behave when not opposed by P3 air?
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What is the function of the bleed band in relation to the compressor bleed valve system?
What is the function of the bleed band in relation to the compressor bleed valve system?
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What is the significance of the relationship between a compressor's total entry area and total exit area?
What is the significance of the relationship between a compressor's total entry area and total exit area?
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Why might a compressor stall at very low speeds even if it is balanced at governed speed?
Why might a compressor stall at very low speeds even if it is balanced at governed speed?
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What does the EEC control in the engine air system to prevent stall?
What does the EEC control in the engine air system to prevent stall?
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How does the bleed valve aid in deceleration?
How does the bleed valve aid in deceleration?
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What component does the EEC use to operate the air valves and actuators?
What component does the EEC use to operate the air valves and actuators?
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Why is it important for the rear compressor to pick up speed quickly?
Why is it important for the rear compressor to pick up speed quickly?
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What sub-system of the engine air system is responsible for controlling compressor airflow?
What sub-system of the engine air system is responsible for controlling compressor airflow?
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What effect does closing the bleed valve have on the low pressure compressor?
What effect does closing the bleed valve have on the low pressure compressor?
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How does the EEC change turbine blade tip clearances to prevent stall?
How does the EEC change turbine blade tip clearances to prevent stall?
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How does exhaust from the first stage turbine help in turbine operation?
How does exhaust from the first stage turbine help in turbine operation?
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What is the main role of the engine air system's hydro-mechanical FCU?
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Why does the bleed valve open during starting?
Why does the bleed valve open during starting?
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What is the purpose of the Transient Bleed Valve (TBV) in a gas turbine engine system?
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What role do the Variable Bleed Valves (VBVs) play in a gas turbine engine system?
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What is the function of the High Pressure Turbine Active Clearance Control (HPTACC) system in a gas turbine engine?
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What is the main function of the Low Pressure Turbine Active Clearance Control (LPTACC) system?
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How does the Transient Bleed Valve (TBV) contribute to preventing high pressure compressor (HPC) stall?
How does the Transient Bleed Valve (TBV) contribute to preventing high pressure compressor (HPC) stall?
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What is the primary function of a Variable Bleed Valve (VBV) in a gas turbine engine system?
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