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What is the main purpose of ground running of gas turbine engines?
What is the main purpose of ground running of gas turbine engines?
- To start the aircraft's auxiliary power unit
- To test the avionics system only
- To perform diagnostic and functional engine checks (correct)
- To perform major repairs on the engine
Who should perform engine ground runs?
Who should perform engine ground runs?
- Only authorised personnel with no training
- Anyone with access to the aircraft
- Only trained aircraft maintainers (correct)
- Any personnel with basic mechanical skills
Why is it essential for an engine ground runner to have a broad working knowledge of the entire aircraft?
Why is it essential for an engine ground runner to have a broad working knowledge of the entire aircraft?
- Because most aircraft systems are not operational during ground runs
- Because most aircraft systems and many aircraft components become operational during ground runs (correct)
- Because many aircraft components are not involved in ground runs
- Because it is a regulatory requirement
What could be the consequence of untrained personnel performing engine ground runs?
What could be the consequence of untrained personnel performing engine ground runs?
During ground running, who can perform concurrent functional checks?
During ground running, who can perform concurrent functional checks?
Why is ground running of gas turbine engines important?
Why is ground running of gas turbine engines important?
What is the purpose of running engines through a full range of operations after major component replacement?
What is the purpose of running engines through a full range of operations after major component replacement?
Who should carry out gas turbine engine operations?
Who should carry out gas turbine engine operations?
What documents prescribe the responsibilities and procedures for ground operation of aircraft engines and APUs?
What documents prescribe the responsibilities and procedures for ground operation of aircraft engines and APUs?
What kind of details can be found in Unit Standing Instructions?
What kind of details can be found in Unit Standing Instructions?
Who is responsible for issuing and amending checklists that identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
Who is responsible for issuing and amending checklists that identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
What is the first step to be taken when preparing for an engine ground run?
What is the first step to be taken when preparing for an engine ground run?
Why is reading the aircraft maintenance documentation essential before conducting an engine ground run?
Why is reading the aircraft maintenance documentation essential before conducting an engine ground run?
When can an engine run be performed even if the aircraft has several unserviceabilities?
When can an engine run be performed even if the aircraft has several unserviceabilities?
What helps determine whether a refuel is needed before conducting an engine ground run?
What helps determine whether a refuel is needed before conducting an engine ground run?
Why is aircraft availability often dependent on the efforts of many tradespeople?
Why is aircraft availability often dependent on the efforts of many tradespeople?
What consideration should be made regarding other maintenance personnel when preparing for an engine ground run?
What consideration should be made regarding other maintenance personnel when preparing for an engine ground run?
What is the primary purpose of testing an engine following component rectification or replacement?
What is the primary purpose of testing an engine following component rectification or replacement?
Where are engine runs typically performed?
Where are engine runs typically performed?
What is the main objective of fault detection and rectification engine runs?
What is the main objective of fault detection and rectification engine runs?
Why are performance monitoring engine runs undertaken?
Why are performance monitoring engine runs undertaken?
At what intervals are performance monitoring engine runs typically undertaken?
At what intervals are performance monitoring engine runs typically undertaken?
What is the main purpose of an engine run after major component replacement?
What is the main purpose of an engine run after major component replacement?
What must be done to ensure that engines or propellers meet specified performance criteria after major component replacement?
What must be done to ensure that engines or propellers meet specified performance criteria after major component replacement?
Who is responsible for ensuring that checklists clearly identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
Who is responsible for ensuring that checklists clearly identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
What complements and/or builds on the information contained in eAMMM 7001.059 regarding aircraft engine operations?
What complements and/or builds on the information contained in eAMMM 7001.059 regarding aircraft engine operations?
What is the best way to ensure gas turbine engine operations are conducted correctly?
What is the best way to ensure gas turbine engine operations are conducted correctly?
Who can authorize maintenance personnel to carry out engine runs according to Unit Standing Instructions (SIs)?
Who can authorize maintenance personnel to carry out engine runs according to Unit Standing Instructions (SIs)?
What must be done before maintenance personnel can be authorized to carry out engine runs according to Unit Standing Instructions (SIs)?
What must be done before maintenance personnel can be authorized to carry out engine runs according to Unit Standing Instructions (SIs)?
What is the purpose of engine replacement runs?
What is the purpose of engine replacement runs?
Why are pre-removal runs conducted before fitting an engine to an aircraft?
Why are pre-removal runs conducted before fitting an engine to an aircraft?
What is a primary consideration for repair venues when they receive engine condition data?
What is a primary consideration for repair venues when they receive engine condition data?
Why is it recommended to use external power sources for aircraft systems?
Why is it recommended to use external power sources for aircraft systems?
What determines whether an aircraft auxiliary power unit provides electrical and pneumatic power?
What determines whether an aircraft auxiliary power unit provides electrical and pneumatic power?
What distinguishes operating an aircraft engine from using an externally connected ground support equipment (GSE)?
What distinguishes operating an aircraft engine from using an externally connected ground support equipment (GSE)?
What is a typical activity that should be performed during the preparation for an engine run start-up procedure?
What is a typical activity that should be performed during the preparation for an engine run start-up procedure?
During engine start safety brief, what is NOT a responsibility that should be included?
During engine start safety brief, what is NOT a responsibility that should be included?
What information does the control tower normally require before granting start and ground run clearance?
What information does the control tower normally require before granting start and ground run clearance?
What is a key aspect of the engine pre-start checklists?
What is a key aspect of the engine pre-start checklists?
What is the main purpose of contacting the control tower before starting the engine?
What is the main purpose of contacting the control tower before starting the engine?
What is the role of eAMMM 7001.059 in the ground operation of aircraft engines and APUs?
What is the role of eAMMM 7001.059 in the ground operation of aircraft engines and APUs?
Why is following Unit Standing Instructions (SIs) important before carrying out engine runs?
Why is following Unit Standing Instructions (SIs) important before carrying out engine runs?
Who has the responsibility for ensuring that checklists clearly identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
Who has the responsibility for ensuring that checklists clearly identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
What must be met before maintenance personnel can be authorized to conduct engine runs according to Unit Standing Instructions (SIs)?
What must be met before maintenance personnel can be authorized to conduct engine runs according to Unit Standing Instructions (SIs)?
What are the primary components to be covered during the ground running of gas turbine engines?
What are the primary components to be covered during the ground running of gas turbine engines?
What should be considered when organising the location, resource, and personnel requirements for an engine run?
What should be considered when organising the location, resource, and personnel requirements for an engine run?
Why is it important to position the aircraft into the wind at the engine run-up area?
Why is it important to position the aircraft into the wind at the engine run-up area?
What equipment should be placed off to the side of the aircraft at the engine run-up area?
What equipment should be placed off to the side of the aircraft at the engine run-up area?
What must the engine run operator ensure before performing an engine run?
What must the engine run operator ensure before performing an engine run?
What is the primary reason to position the ground power unit correctly at the engine run-up area?
What is the primary reason to position the ground power unit correctly at the engine run-up area?
Why is it necessary to have appropriate wheel chocks or restraints fitted when positioning the aircraft in the wind?
Why is it necessary to have appropriate wheel chocks or restraints fitted when positioning the aircraft in the wind?
Which danger area may present extreme danger from the strobe effect of anti-collision lights in propeller-driven aircraft during night-time operation?
Which danger area may present extreme danger from the strobe effect of anti-collision lights in propeller-driven aircraft during night-time operation?
Why are ADF maintenance personnel generally not authorized to perform engine runs on rotary-wing aircraft?
Why are ADF maintenance personnel generally not authorized to perform engine runs on rotary-wing aircraft?
What is the reason some exceptions exist for specific helicopter types regarding ADF maintenance personnel performing engine runs?
What is the reason some exceptions exist for specific helicopter types regarding ADF maintenance personnel performing engine runs?
Where does the extreme danger primarily come from with the strobe effect of anti-collision lights in propeller-driven aircraft?
Where does the extreme danger primarily come from with the strobe effect of anti-collision lights in propeller-driven aircraft?
What unique hazards do helicopters present regardless of the operator?
What unique hazards do helicopters present regardless of the operator?
Why are ADF maintenance personnel often not allowed to perform engine runs on rotary wing aircraft?
Why are ADF maintenance personnel often not allowed to perform engine runs on rotary wing aircraft?
What produces lift to hold a main rotor assembly in its normal plane of rotation?
What produces lift to hold a main rotor assembly in its normal plane of rotation?
In what conditions can it be difficult to determine if a tail rotor is operating?
In what conditions can it be difficult to determine if a tail rotor is operating?
What can happen if a helicopter using skid landing gear skids unexpectedly around the main rotor axis?
What can happen if a helicopter using skid landing gear skids unexpectedly around the main rotor axis?
What danger area of a helicopter involves sustained suction that can ingest maintenance equipment and personnel?
What danger area of a helicopter involves sustained suction that can ingest maintenance equipment and personnel?
Why must caution be exercised when moving around helicopters during start-up and shut down?
Why must caution be exercised when moving around helicopters during start-up and shut down?
What spinning component on a helicopter can operate at higher speeds than the main rotor?
What spinning component on a helicopter can operate at higher speeds than the main rotor?
Why should the distance to buildings be considered even if they are outside the jet efflux danger zone?
Why should the distance to buildings be considered even if they are outside the jet efflux danger zone?
What is the purpose of blast deflectors around aircraft engine run facilities?
What is the purpose of blast deflectors around aircraft engine run facilities?
Why does the danger area around aircraft increase dramatically once engines are started?
Why does the danger area around aircraft increase dramatically once engines are started?
How do blast deflectors and other structures assist in engine run safety?
How do blast deflectors and other structures assist in engine run safety?
What effect can the suction from the engine intake have on personnel near the aircraft?
What effect can the suction from the engine intake have on personnel near the aircraft?
Why is positioning the aircraft engine into the wind important at the engine run-up area?
Why is positioning the aircraft engine into the wind important at the engine run-up area?
What should be considered when organizing the location, resource, and personnel requirements for an engine run?
What should be considered when organizing the location, resource, and personnel requirements for an engine run?
Why is it important to position the aircraft into the wind at the engine run-up area?
Why is it important to position the aircraft into the wind at the engine run-up area?
What is essential to ensure before performing an engine run?
What is essential to ensure before performing an engine run?
What should be placed off to the side of the aircraft during an engine run?
What should be placed off to the side of the aircraft during an engine run?
Why is it important to consider local flying programs when organizing an engine run?
Why is it important to consider local flying programs when organizing an engine run?
What is a key consideration when determining the resource requirements for an engine run?
What is a key consideration when determining the resource requirements for an engine run?
What role do General considerations play in selecting an aircraft run-up location?
What role do General considerations play in selecting an aircraft run-up location?
How do operational and environmental factors influence aircraft positioning for an engine run?
How do operational and environmental factors influence aircraft positioning for an engine run?
Why might large aircraft pose challenges when preparing for an engine run?
Why might large aircraft pose challenges when preparing for an engine run?
What importance do engine power setting requirements and noise limitations hold in selecting an aircraft run-up location?
What importance do engine power setting requirements and noise limitations hold in selecting an aircraft run-up location?
Why is the power available from the engine(s) significant when preparing an aircraft for an engine run?
Why is the power available from the engine(s) significant when preparing an aircraft for an engine run?
What is the primary purpose of Unit Standing Instructions in the context of engine run-up locations?
What is the primary purpose of Unit Standing Instructions in the context of engine run-up locations?
What is one factor that should be considered when preparing for an engine run in an exposed hot area?
What is one factor that should be considered when preparing for an engine run in an exposed hot area?
Why is it important to ensure that sufficient fuel is in the fuel tanks before starting an engine?
Why is it important to ensure that sufficient fuel is in the fuel tanks before starting an engine?
What does Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for engine runs depend on?
What does Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for engine runs depend on?
When should a kidney belt potentially be required during an engine run?
When should a kidney belt potentially be required during an engine run?
Why must high power engine runs be performed in designated areas away from facilities?
Why must high power engine runs be performed in designated areas away from facilities?
What consideration should be made regarding personnel before conducting an engine run start-up?
What consideration should be made regarding personnel before conducting an engine run start-up?
What is an important limit that should be observed during engine runs to prevent structural damage?
What is an important limit that should be observed during engine runs to prevent structural damage?
Which of the following should be checked during the post-start phase after the engine has stabilized?
Which of the following should be checked during the post-start phase after the engine has stabilized?
What parameter do engine operators particularly focus on when assessing engine performance?
What parameter do engine operators particularly focus on when assessing engine performance?
Which aspect is important to consider when observing engine parameters either during engine runs or flights?
Which aspect is important to consider when observing engine parameters either during engine runs or flights?
What should be done if external power was utilized to start the engine?
What should be done if external power was utilized to start the engine?
When conducting engine runs, which parameter should operators always be mindful of?
When conducting engine runs, which parameter should operators always be mindful of?
What may engine operating limits include?
What may engine operating limits include?
Why is it crucial to record starts in different operating areas of an engine?
Why is it crucial to record starts in different operating areas of an engine?
What should be performed before further start attempts if an engine shows persistent starts in area A?
What should be performed before further start attempts if an engine shows persistent starts in area A?
What indicates the need for corrective action in the context of engine starts in area B?
What indicates the need for corrective action in the context of engine starts in area B?
How do specialised headset communication systems assist in engine run scenarios?
How do specialised headset communication systems assist in engine run scenarios?
In the context of engine operating limits, what are turbine gas temperature limits critical for?
In the context of engine operating limits, what are turbine gas temperature limits critical for?
What must an engine operator be able to do during normal and emergency situations?
What must an engine operator be able to do during normal and emergency situations?
What is the importance of understanding turbine temperature limits?
What is the importance of understanding turbine temperature limits?
What is the Engine Running Unit Standing Instructions responsible for?
What is the Engine Running Unit Standing Instructions responsible for?
What is an engine run broken into?
What is an engine run broken into?
What is this workbook not intended to be?
What is this workbook not intended to be?
What is the primary purpose of running engines through a full range of operations after a major component replacement?
What is the primary purpose of running engines through a full range of operations after a major component replacement?
Who is responsible for issuing and amending checklists that identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
Who is responsible for issuing and amending checklists that identify engine operating procedures and limitations?
What plays a critical role in determining the resource requirements for an engine run?
What plays a critical role in determining the resource requirements for an engine run?
In the context of engine operating limits, what are turbine gas temperature limits primarily critical for?
In the context of engine operating limits, what are turbine gas temperature limits primarily critical for?
Who should ensure that an aircraft's engines are ground run in accordance with approved checklists?
Who should ensure that an aircraft's engines are ground run in accordance with approved checklists?
What is the primary purpose of engine replacement runs?
What is the primary purpose of engine replacement runs?
What is the benefit of using external power sources for aircraft systems?
What is the benefit of using external power sources for aircraft systems?
What is the purpose of pre-removal runs?
What is the purpose of pre-removal runs?
What is recorded during engine replacement runs?
What is recorded during engine replacement runs?
What is the benefit of performing engine replacement runs?
What is the benefit of performing engine replacement runs?
What is the purpose of recording pre-removal performance data?
What is the purpose of recording pre-removal performance data?
What is a key consideration when positioning the aircraft in the engine run-up area?
What is a key consideration when positioning the aircraft in the engine run-up area?
What must be completed before performing an engine run?
What must be completed before performing an engine run?
What is a consideration when organizing an engine run?
What is a consideration when organizing an engine run?
What is a requirement for safe evacuation in the event of a dangerous situation during an engine run?
What is a requirement for safe evacuation in the event of a dangerous situation during an engine run?
What should be placed off to the side of the aircraft at the engine run-up area?
What should be placed off to the side of the aircraft at the engine run-up area?
What should be considered when determining the resource requirements for an engine run?
What should be considered when determining the resource requirements for an engine run?
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