Block 2 Test- Air Force Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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Block 2 Test- Air Force Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers

Question:What is mass

Ans: the measure of the quantity of matter in an object

Question: Name the five sections of the turbojet engine

Ans: intake, compression, combustion, exhaust, turbine

Question: What makes up one stage of compression?

Ans: one row of motor blades and one row of stator

Question: What is the purpose of the combustion section on an engine?

Ans: raise the temp of the air passing through

Question: How is gaseous energy produced in the combustion section?

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Question: Where is a portion of the exhaust gas energy converted into
mechanical energy?

Ans: turbine section

Question: What is the purpose of the accessory section?

Ans: provides space for the mounting accessories necessary for the operation
and control of the engine

Question: Explain the difference between the low bypass and high bypass
engines.

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Question: What are the components unique to a Turboprop engine?

Ans: extension shaft, reduction gear assembly, and propeller

Question: What is the purpose of the reduction gear assembly?

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Question: Name two types of starters

Ans: pneumatic, mechanical

Question: What component supplies a high-energy voltage to the igniter
plug?

Ans: the excitor (coil/distributor)

Question: What fuel system component is directly controlled by the throttle?

Ans: engine fuel control

Question: Explain how the engine control system works.

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Question: What system provides a visual indication of the operating condition
of the engine?

Ans: instrument system

Question: Where are Exhaust Gas Thermocouples located?

Ans: exhaust stream

Question: What engine system is used to assist with slowing the aircraft
during landing roll?