Ground Operations And Servicing Flashcards
During starting of a turbine powerplant using a compresses air starter, a hung start occurred. Select the proper produce.
A. Shut off the fuel.
B. Re-engage the starter.
C. Shut the engine down.
C. Shut the engine down.
A hung start in a jet engine is often caused by;
A. Malfunctions in the ignition system.
B. The starter cutting off too soon.
C. Shut the engine down.
C. Shut the engine down.
Which statement below reflects a typical requirement when towing some aircraft?
A. Discharge all hydraulic pressure to prevent accidental operation of the nose wheel steering mechanism.
B. Tailwheel aircraft must be towed backwards.
C. If the aircraft has a steerable nose wheel, the torque-link lock should be set to full swivel.
C. If the aircraft has a steerable nose wheel, the torque-link lock should be set to full swivel.
Which statement is true regarding tiedown of small aircraft?
A. The aircraft should be headed downwind inn order to eliminate or minimize wing lift.
B. Leave the nose wheel or tailwheel unlocked.
C. Nylon or Dacron rope is preferred to Manila rope.
C. Nylon or Dacron rope is preferred to Manila rope.
When approaching the front of an idling het engine, the hazard area extends forward of the engine approximately:
A. 10 feet.
B. 15 feet.
C. 25 feet.
C. 25 feet.
Which of the following is the most satisfactory extinguishing agent for use on a carburetor or intake fire?
A. Dry chemical.
B. A fine, water mist.
C. Carbon dioxide.
C. Carbon dioxide.
(Refer to the Figure 50) identify the signal to engage rotor on a rotorcraft.
A. 1
B. 3
C. 2
B. 3
If a radial engine has been shut down for more than 30 minutes, the propeller should be rotated through at least two revolutions to:
A. Check for hydraulic lock.
B. Check for leaks.
C. Prime the engine.
A. Check for hydraulic lock.
The priming of a fuel injected horizontally opposed engine is accomplished by placing the fuel control lever in the:
A. IDLE-CUTOFF position.
B. AUTO-RICH position.
C. FULL-Rich position.
C. FULL-Rich position.
The most important condition to be monitored during start after fuel flow begins in turbine engine is the:
A. EGT,TIT, or ITT.
B. RPM.
C. Oil pressure.
A. EGT,TIT, or ITT.
Which of the following conditions has the most potential for causing engine damage when starting or attempting to start a turbine engine?
A. Hung start.
B. Cold start.
C. Hot start.
C. Hot start.
How is a flooded engine, equipped with a float type carburetor, cleared of excessive fuel?
A. Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch off, and the throttle fully open, until fuel charge has been cleared.
B. Turn off the fuel and ignition, discontinue the starting attempt until the fuel has cleared.
C. Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch on, and the throttle fully open, until fuel charge has been cleared.
A. Crank the engine with the starter or by hand, with the mixture control in cutoff, ignition switch off, and the throttle fully open, until fuel charge has been cleared.
(Refer to Figure 51) Which marshaling signal should be given if a taxing aircraft is in imminent danger of striking and object?
A. 1 or 3.
B. 2.
C. 3.
C. 3.
Generally, when an induction fire occurs during starting of a reciprocating engine, the first course of action should be to;
A. Discharge carbon dioxide form the fire extinguisher into the air intake of the engine.
B. Continue cranking and start the engine if possible.
C. Close the throttle.
B. Continue cranking and start the engine if possible.
If a fire develops in an engine during the starting procedure, you should:
A. Discontinue the start attempt and allow the fireguard to extinguish the fire.
B. Continue cranking to start the engine and extinguish the fire.
C. Continue cranking and allow the fireguard to extinguish the fire.
B. Continue cranking to start the engine and extinguish the fire.
When starting and found operating an aircraft’s engine, the aircraft should be positioned to head into the wind primarily:
A. To aid in achieving and maintaining the proper air flow into the engine induction system.
B. For engine cooling purposes.
C. To help cancel out engine torque effect.
B. For engine cooling purposes.