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

AM.III.B.S3

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Identify components of turbine engines.

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Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 8-1
Chapter 8: Engine Removal & Replacement › Reasons for Removal of Reciprocating Engines › Engine or Component Lifespan Exceeded
components of turbine engines such as turbine blades, turbine discs or combustion liners may have shorter life limits established by the manufacturer due to the stresses imposed on those parts during operation. The FAA requires that the manufacture identify…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 8-2
Chapter 8: Engine Removal & Replacement › Reasons for Removal of Reciprocating Engines › Spectrometric Oil Analysis Engine Inspection Program
many tools to determine the engine’s condition. If certain metals have an increase in PPM, it can be a signal of component wear or pending failure of the engine. The amount of wear metals is recorded and noted each ... safety by noticing an engine problem before engine failure. It also saves money by finding engine problems before they become large problems or complete engine failure. This procedure can be used for both turbine and reciprocating engines. Oil analysis…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant p. 6-20
Chapter 6: Lubrication & Cooling Systems › Requirements for Turbine Engine Lubricants › Typical Wear Metals & Additives
both turbine and reciprocating engines. Typical Wear Metals & Additives The following examples of wear metals are associated with areas of the engine that could be lead to their source. Identifying the metal can help identify the engine components that…