Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology / Edition 3

by Irwin E Treager, McGraw-Hill

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780028018287
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	11/13/1995
Series:	Aviation Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	688
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.20(d)

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
Appendix