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Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand treatment of the background, development, and applications of the gas turbine engine it its various forms, such as turobjet, turbofan, turboprop, and turboshaft powerplants. Designed primarily as a resource for technicians preparing for the FAA aircraft powerplant mechanic certification, Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology also may be used a reference. The text also discusses the changing maintenance and overhaul procedures and philosophies and the role of fuel metering in engine operation.
Table of Contents
History and Theory Background and Development Types, Variations and Applications Engine Theory: Two Plus Two Construction and Design Inlet Ducts Compressors Combustion Chambers Turbines Exhaust Systems Methods of Thrust Augmentation Materials and Methods of Construction Systems and Accessories Fuels Fuel Systems and Components Typical Fuel Systems Lubricating Oils Lubricating Systems Ignition Systems Starting and Auxiliary Power Systems Maintenance and Testing Maintenance and Overhaul Procedures Engine Testing and Operation Representative Engines United Technologies Pratt and Whitney 4000 Series Turbofan Engine General Electric J79 Turbojet Engine Allied Signal Lycoming T53 Turboshaft Engine Allison Engine Company 501-D13 Turboprop Engine Teledyne CAE J69-T-25 Turbojet Engine General Electric CF6 Turbofan Engine United Technologies Pratt and Whitney JT8D Turbofan Engine Appendix