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← ScienceWhich consequence results when an ultra-high-bypass turbofan engine exceeds max operating altitude?
A)Blade flutter causes compressor stall
B)Flameout occurs due to excessively lean mixture✓
C)Thermal runaway causes turbine failure
D)Icing creates duct obstruction
💡 Explanation
Flameout occurs because at high altitudes, low air density leads to a significantly decreased mass flow rate through the engine. This causes the fuel-air _ratio_ to become excessively lean; therefore the engine can flameout, rather than suffer mechanical damage or icing issues in normally warm air.
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