Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology - Gas Turbine Engine Technology  (English, Paperback, Treager Irwin)

comprehensive, easy-to-understand treatment of the background, development, and applications of the gas turbine engine it its various forms, such as turob jet, turbofan, turboprop, and turbo shaft power plants. Designed primarily as a resource for technicians preparing for the FAA aircraft power plant 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.

Salient 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.