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1 online resource |
| Contents |
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- About the Authors -- Contents at a Glance -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Aircraft Powerplant Classification and Progress -- World War I Aircraft Engines -- Post?World War I Engines -- Engine Design and Classification -- Online Material -- Review Questions -- 2. Reciprocating-Engine Construction and Nomenclature -- The Crankcase -- Bearings -- The Crankshaft -- Connecting-Rod Assemblies -- Pistons -- Cylinders -- Valves and Associated Parts -- The Accessory Section -- Propeller Reduction Gears -- Review Questions -- 3. Internal-Combustion Engine Theory and Performance -- Science Fundamentals -- Engine Operating Fundamentals -- Valve Timing and Engine Firing Order -- The Two-Stroke Cycle -- Diesel Engine Operating principles -- Power Calculations -- Engine Efficiency -- Factors Affecting Performance -- Review Questions -- 4. Lubricants and Lubricating Systems -- Classification of Lubricants -- Lubricating Oil Properties -- The Need for Lubrication -- Lubricant Requirements and Functions -- Characteristics and Components of Lubrication Systems -- Engine Design Features Related to Lubrication -- Typical Lubrication Systems -- Review Questions -- 5. Induction, Supercharger, Turbocharger, Cooling, and Exhaust Systems -- General Description -- Basic Induction System Components -- Principles of Supercharging and Turbocharging -- Internal Single-Speed Supercharger -- The Turbocharger -- Reciprocating-Engine Cooling Systems -- Reciprocating-Engine Exhaust Systems -- Review Questions -- 6. Basic Fuel Systems and Carburetors -- Characteristics of Gasoline -- Fuel Systems -- Principles of Carburetion -- Float-Type Carburetors -- Carburetor Icing -- Inspection and Overhaul of Float-Type Carburetors -- Online Material -- Review Questions -- 7. Fuel Injection Systems -- Definition -- Continental Continuous-Flow Injection System -- RSA Fuel Injection System -- Review Questions -- 8. Reciprocating-Engine Ignition and Starting Systems -- Principles of Ignition -- Types of Magnetos -- Magneto Operational Theory -- Ignition Shielding -- Ignition Boosters and Auxiliary Ignition Units -- Continental Ignition High-Tension Magneto System for Light-Aircraft Engine -- Continental Dual-Magneto Ignition Systems -- Slick Series 4300 and 6300 Magnetos -- Other High-Tension Magnetos -- Low-Tension Ignition -- Low-Tension Ignition System for Light-Aircraft Engines -- FADEC System Description -- Compensated Cam -- Magneto Maintenance and Inspection -- Overhaul of Magnetos -- Spark Plugs -- Starters for Reciprocating Aircraft Engines -- Starters for Medium and Large Engines -- Troubleshooting and Maintenance -- Review Questions -- 9. Operation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting of Reciprocating Engines -- Reciprocating-Engine Operation -- Engine Operation -- Cruise Control -- Engine Operating Conditions -- Reciprocating-Engine Operations in Winter -- Inspection and Maintenance -- Troubleshooting -- Review Questions -- 10. Reciprocating-Engine Overhaul Practices -- Need for Overhaul -- Overhaul Shop -- Receiving the Engine -- Disassembly -- Visual Inspection -- Cleaning -- Structural Inspection -- Dimensional Inspection -- Repair and Replacement -- Reassembly -- Installation -- Engine Testing and Run-In -- Engine Preservation and Storage -- Review Questions -- 11. Principal Parts, Construction, Types, and Nomenclature of Gas-Turbine Engines -- Turbine-Engine Development -- Gas-Turbine Engine Types -- The Inlet -- Types of Compressors -- Fan Bypass Ratio -- Compressor Stall -- Compressor Airflow and Stall Control -- Air-Bleed and Internal Air Supply Systems -- The Diffuser -- Combustion Chambers -- Turbine Nozzle Diaphragm -- Turbines -- Exhaust Systems -- Exhaust Nozzles -- Variable-Area Exhaust Nozzle -- Thrust Reversers -- Accessory Drive -- Reduction-Gear Systems -- Engine Noise -- Advanced Manufacturing Processes -- Review Questions -- 12. Gas-Turbine Engine: Theory, Jet Propulsion Principles, Engine Performance, and Efficiencies -- Basic Jet Propulsion Principles -- Types of Jet Propulsion Engines -- Gas-Turbine Engines -- Principles of Gas-Turbine Engines -- Gas-Turbine Engine Theory and Reaction Principles -- Airflow -- Gas-Turbine Engine Performance -- Efficiencies -- Review Questions -- 13. Gas-Turbine Engine: Fuels and Fuel Systems -- Fuel Requirements -- Jet Fuel Properties and Characteristics -- Principles of Fuel Control -- Fuel Control Units for a Turboprop Engine -- Fuel Control System for a Turboshaft Engine -- Electronic Engine Controls -- Review Questions -- 14. Turbine-Engine Lubricants and Lubricating Systems -- Gas-Turbine Engine Lubrication -- Lubricating System Components -- Lubricating Systems -- Oil Analysis -- Review Questions -- 15. Ignition and Starting Systems of Gas-Turbine Engines -- Ignition Systems for Gas-Turbine Engines -- Turbine-Engine Igniters -- Starting Systems for Gas Turbines -- Starting System for a Large Turbofan Engine -- Review Questions -- 16. Turbofan Engines -- Small Turbofan Engines -- Online Material -- Review Questions -- 17. Turboprop Engines -- Large Turboprop Engines -- Small Turboprop Engines -- Review Questions -- 18. Turboshaft Engines -- Auxiliary Power Unit -- The Lycoming T53 Turboshaft Engine -- The Rolls-Royce Series 250 Gas-Turbine Engine -- Helicopter Power Trains -- Rolls-Royce Series 250 Turboshaft Engine Operation in a Helicopter -- Review Questions -- 19. Gas-Turbine Operation, Inspection, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Overhaul -- Starting and Operation -- Gas-Turbine Engine Inspections -- Gas-Turbine Engine Maintenance -- Gas-Turbine Engine Overhaul -- Troubleshooting EGT System -- Troubleshooting Aircraft Tachometer System -- Gas-Turbine Engine Troubleshooting -- Review Questions -- 20. Propeller Theory, Nomenclature, and Operation -- Basic Propeller Principles -- Propeller Nomenclature -- Propeller Theory -- Propeller Controls and Instruments -- Propeller Clearances -- General Classification of Propellers -- Fixed-Pitch Propellers -- Ground-Adjustable Propellers -- Controllable-Pitch Propellers -- Two-Position Propellers -- Constant-Speed Propellers -- Anti-Icing and Deicing Systems -- Propeller Synchrophaser System -- Online Material -- Review Questions -- 21. Turbopropellers and Control Systems -- Turbopropeller Horsepower Calculations -- Hartzell Turbopropellers -- Composite Propeller Blades -- PT6A Propeller Control Systems -- Honeywell TPE331 Engine Turbopropeller Control System -- Online Material -- Review Questions -- 22. Propeller Installation, Inspection, and Maintenance -- Propeller Installation and Removal -- Aircraft Vibrations -- Maintenance and Repair of Propellers -- Checking Blade Angles -- Inspections and Adjustments of Propellers -- Review Questions -- 23. Engine Indicating, Warning, and Control Systems -- Engine Instruments -- Fire Warning Systems -- Fire Suppression Systems -- Engine Control Systems -- Mechanical Engine Control Functions for Small Aircraft -- Mechanical Engine Control Systems for Large Aircraft -- Inspection and Maintenance of Control Systems -- Review Questions -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Index |
| Subject |
Airplanes -- Motors
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Aircraft gas-turbines
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Aircraft gas-turbines.
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Airplanes -- Motors.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Davis, John M., author
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| ISBN |
9781264565320 |
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1264565321 |
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