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Q1. The low energy ignition system would be used:
Correct answer is – during take-off from wet runways.
Q2. Precautionary use of igniters may be necessary during:
Correct answer is – flight through heavy tropical rainstorm.
Q3. A high energy ignition system works on the principle of:
Correct answer is – obtaining energy from the discharge of a capacitor.
Q4. A gas turbine engine which has both high and low energy ignition systems uses the high energy system for (i), and the low energy system for (ii):
Correct answer is – high altitude relighting / take-off from contaminated runways
Q5. In a High Energy Igniter Unit, the discharge resistors:
Correct answer is – allow the capacitor to discharge when the unit is switched off.
Q6. In a High Energy Igniter Unit, the choke:
Correct answer is – prolongs the discharge to the plug.
Q7. The rate of discharge of a High Energy Ignition Unit is:
Correct answer is – 60-100 times per minute.
Q8. The power supply for the spark in the combustion chamber is:
Correct answer is – high volts high current
