Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology provides a comprehensive, easy-to-understand treatment of the background,
development, and applications of the gas turbine engine in its various forms, such as turbojet, turbofan, turboprop,
and turboshaft powerplants. The text guides technicians preparing for the FAA aircraft powerplant mechanic certification.
Other readers, particularly those in technology and engineering, will find useful that aerodynamic, thermodynamic,
and mechanical design considerations are discussed at a reasonable technological level. Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine
Technology also may be used a reference. Significantly, this text covers the changing maintenance and overhaul
procedures and philosophies, and the role of fuel metering in engine operation.
Features:
More than 1,600 line drawings and photographs covering the design and usage of gas turbine engines, modern
materials, methods of construction, and improvements in fuel control.
Up-to-date discussion of changing maintenance and overhaul procedures including the critical role of fuel metering
in correct engine operations.
Coverage of Full Authority Digital Electronic Controls (FADEC) and Engine Electronic Controls (EEC) added.
Coverage of the General Electric CF6 gas turbine and the Pratt & Whitney 4000 series turbofan series.
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 & 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 & Whitney JT8D Turbofan Engine
