AMS 273 Unit 4 Exam Questions and
Answers
Question 1
Where is the underspeed fuel governor located on the TPE?
Correct Answer
FCU
Question 2
How do we unfeather PT6?
Correct Answer
Start the engine
Question 3
What is the blade angle approximately in Feather, Flight Idle, Locks, Ground Idle and
Reverse?
Correct Answer
Feather: 85-90
Flight Idle: 10-12
Locks (only TPE): 1-2
Ground Idle: 0
Reverse: -2 to -8
Question 4
How do avoid going into reverse in flight?
Correct Answer
WOW/Squat switch or air speed sensor
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, Question 5
What are the three connections on the beta cams?
Correct Answer
Power Lever
Top of reversing lever
Control Unit
Question 6
In beta mode for the TPE what component controls the blade angle?
Correct Answer
PPC Sleeve
Question 7
What determines the position of the prop governor/ pilot valve/flyweights in beta
mode on PT6?
Correct Answer
power turbine governor
Question 8
What does the NTS actuate on the TPE?
Correct Answer
Feather valve
Question 9
What are the three connections to the reversing lever and their location?
Correct Answer
Top: Power Lever
Middle: Beta Valve
Bottom: Carbon Block (Feedback mechanism)
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Answers
Question 1
Where is the underspeed fuel governor located on the TPE?
Correct Answer
FCU
Question 2
How do we unfeather PT6?
Correct Answer
Start the engine
Question 3
What is the blade angle approximately in Feather, Flight Idle, Locks, Ground Idle and
Reverse?
Correct Answer
Feather: 85-90
Flight Idle: 10-12
Locks (only TPE): 1-2
Ground Idle: 0
Reverse: -2 to -8
Question 4
How do avoid going into reverse in flight?
Correct Answer
WOW/Squat switch or air speed sensor
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, Question 5
What are the three connections on the beta cams?
Correct Answer
Power Lever
Top of reversing lever
Control Unit
Question 6
In beta mode for the TPE what component controls the blade angle?
Correct Answer
PPC Sleeve
Question 7
What determines the position of the prop governor/ pilot valve/flyweights in beta
mode on PT6?
Correct Answer
power turbine governor
Question 8
What does the NTS actuate on the TPE?
Correct Answer
Feather valve
Question 9
What are the three connections to the reversing lever and their location?
Correct Answer
Top: Power Lever
Middle: Beta Valve
Bottom: Carbon Block (Feedback mechanism)
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