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Instrumentation QB 022-02

1 - The RPM indicator (or tachometer) of a piston engine can include a small red are
within the are normally used (green arc). In the RPM range corresponding to this
small red are the:
a) rating is the minimum usable in cruise.
b) rating is the maximum possible in continuous mode.
c) propeller generates vibration, continuous rating is forbidden.
d) propeller efficiency is minimum at this rating.
2 - The signal supplied by a transmitter fitted with a magnetic sensor, connected to an
RPM indicator is:
a) a three-phase voltage frequency varies with the RPM; the indicator is
provided with a motor which drives a magnetic tachometer.
b) a DC voltage varying with the RPM; the indicator is a simple voltmeter with
a rev/min. scale.
c) an AC voltage varying with the RPM; the indicator rectifies the signal via a
diode bridge and is provided with a voltmeter.
d) an AC voltage, the frequency of which varies with the RPM; the indicator
converts the signal into square pulses which are then counted.
3 - The electronic tachometer sensor is composed of:
a) the rotor of a three-phase AC generator.
b) a circular magnet with four poles.
c) the rotor of a single-phase AC generator.
d) a notched wheel rotating in front of an electro-magnet.
4 - A three-phase electrical tachometer consists of:
a) a three-phase generator, a synchronous motor and a magnetic tachometer.
b) three associated dynamos.
c) a speed probe and a phonic wheel.
d) three speed probes and a phonic wheel.
5 - Gas turbine engine rotational speed (RPM) is usually sensed using either:
a) a 28 VDC tachometer generator or an AC phonic wheel.
b) a single-phase AC tachometer generator or. an AC phonic wheel system.
c) a 3 phase AC tachometer generator or an AC phonic wheel system.
d) a 28 VDC tachometer generator or a DC phonic wheel.

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6 - In a free turbine powered helicopter, the term " phonic wheel" indicates a wheel:
a) which detects angular speed using sound.
b) which delivers an aural signal at a certain angular speed.
c) using a magnetic sensor to measure the angular speed.
d) which delivers a signal detectable by radio or telemetry.
7 - The operating principle of an electronic tachometer is to measure the:
a) electromotive force (EMF) produced by a dynamo or an alternator.
b) frequency of the electric impulse created by a notched wheel rotating in a
magnetic field.
c) rotation speed of an asynchronous motor energized by an alternator.
d) magnetic field produced by a dynamo or an alternator.
8 - The operating principle of the " electrical" type of tachometer is to measure the:
a) electromotive force (EMF) produced by a dynamo or an alternator.
b) frequency of the electric impulse created by a notched wheel rotating in a
magnetic field.
c) rotation speed of a synchronous motor energized by an alternator.
d) magnetic field produced by a dynamo or an alternator.
9 - A three-phase electrical tachometer utilises a generator feeding:
a) directly a voltmeter.
b) directly a drag cup.
c) directly a galvanometer.
d) a synchronous motor turning a drag cup.

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