Aviation Mechanic - General, Airframe, and Powerplant › III. Powerplant › Task B. Turbine Engines

AM.III.B.K3

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Turbine engine construction and internal components.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 6-26
Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems › Turbine Lubrication System Components › Lubrication System Check Valve
Lubrication System Check Valve Check valves are sometimes installed in the oil…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 1-36
Chapter 1: Aircraft Engines › Gas Turbine Engines › Types & Construction
These differences are reflected in the applicable maintenance manuals. One of the greatest single factors influencing the construction features of any gas turbine engine is the type of compressor or compressors for which the engine is designed. Four types ... turbine engines are used to propel and power aircraft. They are the turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, and turbojet. The term “turbojet” was used to describe any gas turbine engine used in aircraft. As gas turbine technology evolved, these other engine types…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. G-29
Glossary
turbocharger uses a small radial inflow turbine in the exhaust system to drive a centrifugal-type air compressor on the turbine shaft. The compressed air is directed into the engine cylinders to increase power. Turbo-compound engine. A reciprocating engine ... that has power recovery turbines in its exhaust system. The power extracted from the exhaust by these turbines is directed into the engine crankshaft through a fluid coupling. Turbofan engine. A type of gas turbine engine that…