Aviation Maintenance Technician Certification Series: Gas turbine engines. Module 15

✍ Scribed by Richard D. Brauhn; Aircraft Technical Book Company

• Tongue: English
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✦ Synopsis

"This is the complete set of 13 modules required for [EASA] B1.1 Airplane/Turbine certification."--Publisher.

✦ Table of Contents

GAS TURBINE ENGINE
CONTENTS
Welcome
Forward
Preface
Revision Log
Sub-Module 01
Fundamentals
Knowledge Requirements
Turbine Engine Fundamentals
Energy
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Newton's Laws of Motion
First Law
Second Law
Third Law
Bernoulli's principle
Boyle's & Charles' Law
Force, Work, Power and Torque
Force
Work
Power
Torque
Motion
Speed and Velocity
Acceleration
General Requirements
Power and Weight
Fuel Economy
Durability and Reliability
Operating Flexibility
Compactness
Types and Construction
Turbine Engine Types
Bypass Ratio
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 02
Engine Performance
Knowledge Requirements
Engine Performance
Turbine Engine Operating Principles
Thrust
The Brayton Cycle
Gas Turbine Engine Performance
Ram Recovery
Engine Ratings
Engine Pressure Ratio
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 03
Inlet
Knowledge Requirements
Inlets and Accessory
Air Entrance
Turbine Engine Inlet Systems
Divided-Entrance Duct
Variable-Geometry Duct
Compressor Inlet Screens
Bellmouth Compressor Inlets
Turboprop and Turboshaft Compressor Inlets
Turbofan Engine Inlet Sections
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 04
Compressors
Knowledge Requirements
Compressor Section
Compressor Types and Applications
Centrifugal-Flow Compressors
Axial-Flow Compressor
Diffuser
Fan Balance
Compressor Stall and Surge
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 05
Combustion Section
Knowledge Requirements
Combustion Section
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 06
Turbine Section
Knowledge Requirements
Turbine Area Inspection
Turbine Section
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 07
Exhaust
Knowledge Requirements
Exhaust Section
Exhaust Nozzles
Convergent Exhaust Nozzle
Convergent-Divergent Exhaust Nozzle
Thrust Reverser's
Thrust Vectoring
Engine Noise Suppression
Turbine Engine Emissions
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 08
Bearings and Seals
Knowledge Requirements
Bearings and Seals
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 09
Lubricants and Fuels
Knowledge Requirements
Lubricants and Fuels
Requirements for Turbine Engine Lubricants
Turbine Oil Health and Safety Precautions
Turbine Engine Fuels
Turbine Fuel Volatility
Turbine Engine Fuel Types
Fuel Identification
Purity
Microbes
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 10
Lubrication Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Turbine Engine Lubrication Systems
Turbine Lubrication System Components
Oil Tank
Oil Pump
Oil Pressure Regulating Valve
Oil Pressure Relief Valve
Oil Jets
Lubrication System Instrumentation
Lubrication System Breather Systems (Vents)
Lubrication System Check Valve
Lubrication System Thermostatic Bypass Valves
Air Oil Coolers
Fuel Oil Coolers
Deoiler
Magnetic Chip Detectors
Typical Dry-Sump Pressure Regulated Turbine Lubrication System
Pressure System
Scavenge System
Breather Pressurizing System
Typical Dry-Sump Variable Pressure Lubrication System
Pressure Subsystem
Scavenger Subsystem
Breather Subsystems
Turbine Engine Wet-Sump Lubrication System
Accessory Section
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 11
Fuel Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Turbine Engine Fuel Systems
General Requirements
Turbine Fuel Controls
Hydromechanical Fuel Controls
Hydromechanical/Electronic Fuel Control
FADEC Fuel Control Systems
FADEC for an Auxiliary
Power Unit
FADEC Fuel Control Propulsion Engine
Fuel System Operation
Engine Fuel System Components
Main Fuel Pumps (Engine Driven)
Fuel Heater
Fuel Filters
Fuel Spray Nozzles and Fuel Manifolds
Simplex Fuel Nozzle
Duplex Fuel Nozzle
Airblast Nozzles
Flow Divider
Fuel Pressurizing and Dump Valves
Combustion Drain Valves
Fuel Quantity Indicating Units
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 12
Air Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Air Systems
Turbine Engine Cooling
Accessory Zone Cooling
Anti-Ice Control Systems
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 13
Starting and Ignition Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Starting Systems
Gas Turbine Engine Starters
Cartridge Pneumatic Starters
Electric Starting Systems and Starter Generator Starting Systems
Troubleshooting a Starter Generator Starting System
Air Turbine Starters
Air Turbine Troubleshooting Guide
Turbine Engine Ignition Systems
Ignition System Maintenance Safety
Capacitor Discharge Exciter Unit
Igniter Plugs
Turbine Ignition System Inspection and Maintenance
Inspection
Check System Operation
Repair
Removal, Maintenance and Installation of Ignition System
Components
Ignition System Leads
Igniter Plugs
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 14
Engine Indication Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Engine Indicating Systems
Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator (EGT)
Engine Pressure Ratio (EPR)Indicator
Torquemeter (Turboprop Engines)
Tachometer
Fuel-Flow Indicator
Engine Oil Pressure Indicator
Engine Oil Temperature Indicator
Vibration Monitoring
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 15
Power Augmentation Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Power Augmentation Systems
After Burning/Thrust Augmentation
Water Injection System
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 16
Turbo-prop Engines
Knowledge Requirements
Turboprop Engines
Gear Coupled / Fixed Turbine and Free Turbine
Turboprop Controls
Reduction Gear Assembly
Turbo-Propeller Assembly
Over speed Safety Devices
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 17
Turbo-shaft Engines
Knowledge Requirements
Turboshaft Engines
Reduction Gearing
Couplings and Drive Systems
Control Systems
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 18
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
Knowledge Requirements
Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)
Construction
Installation
Engine Systems
APU Control
Crew Control and Monitoring
Flight Certified APUs
Inspection and Servicing
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 19
Powerplant Installation
Knowledge Requirements
Powerplant Installations
Firewalls
Cowling
Acoustic Panels
Mounts for Turbofan Engines
Turbine Vibration Isolation Engine Mounts
Control Cables and Rods
Hoses and Pipes
Fuel Lines
Hydraulic Lines
O-Ring Seals
Feeders, Connectors and Wiring Looms
Drains
Lifting Points
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 20
Fire Protection Systems
Knowledge Requirements
Fire Protection Systems
Components
Engine Fire Detection Systems
Thermal Switch System
Thermocouple Systems
Optical Fire Detection Systems
Infrared Optical Fire Protection
Principle of Operation
Pneumatic Thermal Fire Detection
Continuous-Loop Detector Systems
Fenwal Continuous-Loop System
Kidde Continuous-Loop System
Sensing Element
Combination Fire and Overheat Warning
System Test
Dual-Loop Systems
Automatic Self-Interrogation
Support Tube-Mounted Sensing Elements
Fire Detection Control Unit (Fire Detection Card)
Fire Zones
Engine Fire Extinguishing System
Fire Extinguishing Agents
Turbine Engine Ground Fire Protection
Containers
Pressure Indication
Two-Way Check Valve
Discharge Indicators
Thermal Discharge Indicator (Red Disk)
Yellow Disk Discharge Indicator
Fire Switch
Warning Systems
Boeing 777 Aircraft Fire Detection and Extinguishing System
Overheat Detection
Fire Detection
Nacelle Temperature Recording
Continuous Fault Monitoring
Single/Dual Loop Operation
System Test
Fire Extinguisher Containers
Squib
Engine Fire Switches
Engine Fire Operation
APU Fire Detection and Extinguishing System
APU Fire Warning
Fire Bottle Discharge
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 21
Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation
Knowledge Requirements
Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation
Turbine Engine Operation
Ground Operation Engine Fire
Engine Checks
Checking Takeoff Thrust
Ambient Conditions
Engine Shutdown
Turboprop Operation
Troubleshooting Turbine Engines
Troubleshooting Procedures for Turboprop Engines
Spectrometric Oil Analysis Program
Typical Wear Metals and Additives
Vibration
Borescope
Turbine Engine Maintenance
Compressor Section
Inspection and Cleaning
Causes of Blade Damage
Blending and Replacement
Combustion Section Inspection
Marking Materials for Combustion Section Parts
Inspection and Repair of Combustion Chambers
Fuel Nozzle and Support Assemblies
Turbine Section
Turbine Disk Inspection
Turbine Blade Inspection
Turbine Blade Replacement Procedure
Turbine Nozzle Inlet Guide Vane Inspection
Clearances
Exhaust Section
Turbine Engine Accessories
Compressor Washing and Cleaning
Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
Questions
Answers
Sub-Module 22
Engine Storage and Preservation
Knowledge Requirements
Engine Storage and Preservation
Corrosion-Preventive Materials
Corrosion-Preventive Compounds
Dehydrating Agents
Engine Shipping Containers
Inspection of Stored Engines
Preservation and Depreservation of Gas Turbine Engines
Preservation and Depreservation of Engine Accessories
Questions
Answers
Acronym Index
Index