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 chapters are organized as follows:
This workbook is a companion to the Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants textbook, intended to help you remember the key points and provide you with a better understanding of the various subjects
Each chapter in this workbook matches its chapter in the textbook and contains short and long answer questions and exercises. We suggest that you read the chapter in the textbook before attempting to answer the questions. To confirm your understanding, answer pages are included in the back of the book.
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.
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