Unit 3

2 marks
1. Distinguish between fuel system of piston and jet
engine.
2. What is the function of temperature datum valve ?
3. What are the different types of carburetor used for
aircraft piston engine?
4. What is the function of co-ordinator in turbine
engine fuel system?
5. What are the types of ignition system used in piston
and gas turbine engines?
6. Name the types of starter used in gas turbine engine.
7. What is vapour lock in fuel system? How it is
prevented?
8. What are the essential requirements of engine
lubricating system of a high performance airplane?
14 marks
1. Explain gas turbine engine fuel system with a neat
sketch.
2. Discuss with a neat sketch ,the types of ignition
system and their function for piston engine.
3. Explain the working principle of different type
carburetors used in piston engines.

4. Discuss the ignition and starting system used in jet

engines.
5. Explain the engine lubricating system of a piston
engine with a block diagram indicating the
function of all components.
6. Explain the engine lubricating system of a jet
engine with a block diagram indicating the
function of all components.
7.
Write short notes on lubricating system
what are the various shock absorbers used in
aircraft.
8. Explain the following
Pressure injection carburetor and its components
Float type carburetor and its components