Aircraft General Knowledgemedium#367
Engine surge (compressor stall) is caused by:
A
Excessive fuel flow only
B
Low oil pressure
C
Disrupted airflow causing flow reversal in the compressor
CorrectD
Foreign object ingestion only
Explanation
Compressor surge occurs when the pressure ratio exceeds the compressor's capability, causing airflow breakdown and reversal.
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