Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › II. Technical Subject Areas › Task E. Aircraft Flight Controls and Operation of Systems

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Airplane systems, including:

Powerplant and propeller

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 4-9
Chapter 5: Aerodynamics of Flight
flight are thrust, drag, lift, and weight. They are defined as follows: • Thrust—the forward force produced by the powerplant/ propeller or rotor. It opposes or overcomes the force of drag. As a general rule, it acts parallel…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 3-2
Chapter 3: Aircraft Construction › Lift and Basic Aerodynamics
These forces are thrust, lift, weight, and drag. [Figure 3-1] Thrust is the forward force produced by the powerplant/ propeller. It opposes or overcomes the force of drag. As a general rule, it is said to act parallel…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 7-1
Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems
well as the fuel, lubrication, cooling, electrical, landing gear, and environmental control systems. An aircraft engine, or powerplant, produces thrust to propel an aircraft. Reciprocating engines and turboprop engines work in combination with a propeller to produce thrust. Turbojet…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 7-25
Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Flameout › Performance Comparison
only and is not for specific models of engines. The following are the four types of engines: • Reciprocating powerplant • Turbine, propeller combination (turboprop) • Turbine engine incorporating a fan (turbofan) • Turbojet (pure jet) By plotting the performance curve for each engine ... means of comparison, numerical values for net thrust, aircraft speed, and drag are not included. Comparison of the four powerplants on the basis of net thrust makes certain performance capabilities evident. In the speed range shown to the left…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 15-6
Chapter 15: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes › Turboprop Engine Types › Split-Shaft/Free Turbine Engine
drive (N1) is the true speed of the compressor side of the engine, approximately 37,500 rpm. Powerplant (engine and propeller) operation is achieved by three sets of controls for each engine: the power lever, propeller lever, and condition lever ... Figure 15-6. Powerplant controls—split-shaft/free turbine engine. Engine instruments in a split-shaft/free turbine engine typically consist of the following basic indicators. [Figure 15-7] 1. ITT indicator 2. Torquemeter 3. Propeller tachometer…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 15-3
Chapter 15: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes › Turboprop Engine Types › Fixed-Shaft
absorbs more energy and transmits it to the propeller in the form of torque. The increased torque forces the propeller blade angle to be increased to maintain the constant speed. Turbine temperature is a very important factor to be considered ... components, such as compressors and turbines, are most efficient when operated at or near the rpm design point. Powerplant (engine and propeller) control is achieved by means of a power lever and a condition lever for each engine. [Figure…