2. Why is it necessary to design gas-turbine ignition systems that have very high energy outputs, compared with the outputs of ignition systems for reciprocating engines?

3. Why must a technician exercise great care when working around a turbine-engine ignition system?

4. On what type of aircraft is autoignition used, and how is it activated?

5. Compare a gas-turbine igniter plug with a spark plug.

What is meant by the term "continuous ignition," and when is it generally used?

Where will the technician find specific information on service and maintenance of the igniters?

How are turbine-engine igniters operationally checked?

What should be done if inspection of a glow plug reveals that it has fused coils?

Name four types of starters for gas-turbine engines.

What pressure and flow of air are required for a low-pressure air-turbine starter?

Describe the engagement mechanism for an AiResearch air-turbine starter.

 

From what sources may pneumatic energy be obtained to operate the starter on a large turbofan engine? 

Describe the starter shutoff valve on the starting system for a DC-10 aircraft.

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Answer Gasturbine ignition systems require very high energy outputs compared to reciprocating engines because gas turbines operate at much higher temperatures and pressures Gas turbines typically use ... View the full answer