Developed by and for the aircraft powerplant section at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, this is a most comprehensive textbook on modern gas turbine engines for the A&P or EASA B1 student who wants a focus on turbine powerplants; exceeding both A&P and B1 standards. With over 500 illustrations, charts, and tables; you will find comprehensive information on the theory of gas turbine engines as well as extensive coverage of all turbine sections, systems, and types, as well as their practical application in a variety of aircraft including helicopters, turboprops, and APUs up to the largest transport-category airliners. The Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants Workbook includes a series of carefully prepared study questions matching each chapter. These questions emphasize key elements and enable you to continually check your understanding as you navigate through the material. Also available for instructors are teaching aides from the authors including image banks, powerpoint presentations, and classroom videos. Please contact Aircraft Technical Book Company for details. Its chapters are organized as follows: History of Turbine DevelopmentJet Propulsion TheoryTurbine Engine Design and ConstructionEngine FamiliarizationInspection and MaintenanceLubrication SystemsFuel SystemsCompressor Anti-Stall SystemsAnti-Icing SystemsStarter SystemsIgnition SystemsEngine Instrument SystemsFire/Overheat Detection and Extinguishing SystemsEngine Operation
✔ Author(s): Peter Vosbury
✔ Title: Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants Textbook
✔ Rating : 4.9 out of 5 base on (10 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1941144454
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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