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• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 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…

• Airplane Flying Handbookp. 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…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 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 Knowledgep. 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 Knowledgep. G-23
  Glossary › Pilot’s Operating Handbook/Airplane Flight Manual

  speed at which the force is developed. The term “power required” is generally associated with reciprocating engines. Powerplant. A complete engine and propeller combination with accessories. Precession. The characteristic of a gyroscope that causes an applied force to be felt…

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledgep. 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…