M15 Gas Turbine Engine Sub-Module No 13 (Quiz :1)

Starting and ignition systems

Quiz

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1. A--------------- is a situation where the engine accelerates to some intermediate RPM below idle and stays there without increasing or decreasing ?
   1.   Hot start
   2.   Hung start
   3.   False start
2. Cartridge/Pneumatic turbine engine starter ,upon ignition, the cartridge begins to generate ?
   1.   Nitrogen
   2.   Compressed air
   3.   Gas
3. The motor relay closes the circuit from the power source to the-------------?
   1.   Ignition relay
   2.   Undercurrent relay
   3.   Starter motor
4. The type of ignition system used on most turbine aircraft engines is ?
   1.   Capacitor discharge
   2.   Low resistance
   3.   High resistance
5. The storage capacitor assumes a charge, up to a maximum of approximately ?
   1.   6 joules
   2.   4 joules
   3.   2 joules
6. Continuous ignition is used in case the engine were to ----------?
   1.   Hung start
   2.   False start
   3.   Flame out
7. It is used only for starting purposes ?
   1.   Shunt
   2.   C field
   3.   Compensating
8. A source of 24 volts and------------ peak amperes is usually required for starting ?
   1.   2000
   2.   1500
   3.   1000
9. As the battery and start switch is turned on, ------------how many relays close ?
   1.   Three
   2.   Two
   3.   Four
10. Which Relay Controls the input to the starter ?
    1.   Motor relay
    2.   Undercurrent relay
    3.   Ignition relay