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Ignition systems and components;
Maintenance safety requirements.
MODULE 15. GAS TURBINE ENGINE
LEVEL
A B1
15.1 Fundamentals 1 2
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newtons laws of motion, Brayton cycle;
The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity, acceleration;
Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop.
15.2 Engine Performance 2
Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, resultant thrust, thrust
horsepower, equivalent shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
Engine efficiencies;
By-pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow;
Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude and hot climate, flat rating, limitations.
15.3 Inlet 2 2
Compressor inlet ducts
Effects of various inlet configurations;
Ice protection.
15.4 Compressors 1 2
Axial and centrifugal types;
Constructional features and operating principles and applications;
Fan balancing;
Operation:
Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
Methods of air flow control: bleed valves, variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator vanes,
rotating stator blades;
Compressor ratio.
15.5 Combustion Section 1 2
Constructional features and principles of operation.
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15.6 Turbine Section 2 2
Operation and characteristics of different turbine blade types;
Blade to disk attachment;
Nozzle guide vanes;
Causes and effects of turbine blade stress and creep.
15.7 Exhaust 1 2
Constructional features and principles of operation;
Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
Engine noise reduction;
Thrust reversers.
15.8 Bearings and Seals 2
Constructional features and principles of operation.
15.9 Lubricants and Fuels 1 2
Properties and specifications;
Fuel additives;
Safety precautions.
15.10 Lubrication Systems 1 2
System operation/lay-out and components.
15.11 Fuel Systems 1 2
Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control
(FADEC);
Systems lay-out and components.
15.12 Air Systems 1 2
Operation of engine air distribution and anti-ice control systems, including internal cooling,
sealing and external air services.
15.13 Starting and Ignition Systems 1 2
Operation of engine start systems and components;
Ignition systems and components;
Maintenance safety requirements.
15.14 Engine Indication Systems 1 2
Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage Turbine Temperature;
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Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe
pressure systems;
Oil pressure and temperature;
Fuel pressure and flow;
Engine speed;
Vibration measurement and indication;
Torque;
Power.
15.15 Power Augmentation Systems 1
Operation and applications;
Water injection, water methanol;
Afterburner systems.
15.16 Turbo-prop Engines 1 2
Gas coupled/free turbine and gear coupled turbines;
Reduction gears;
Integrated engine and propeller controls;
Overspeed safety devices.
15.17 Turbo-shaft Engines 1 2
Arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearing, couplings, control systems.
15.18 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) 1 2
Purpose, operation, protective systems.
15.19 Powerplant Installation 1 2
Configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti-vibration mounts,
hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points and
drains.
15.20 Fire Protection Systems 1 2
Operation of detection and extinguishing systems.
15.21 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation 1 3
Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
Interpretation of engine power output and parameters;
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Trend (including oil analysis, vibration and boroscope) monitoring;
Inspection of engine and components to criteria, tolerances and data specified by engine
manufacturer;
Compressor washing/cleaning;
Foreign Object Damage.
15.22 Engine Storage and Preservation 2
Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/systems.
MODULE 16. PISTON ENGINE
LEVEL
A B1 B3
16.1 Fundamentals 1 2 2
Mechanical, thermal and volumetric efficiencies;
Operating principles 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Otto and Diesel;
Piston displacement and compression ratio;
Engine configuration and firing order.
16.2 Engine Performance 1 2 2
Power calculation and measurement;
Factors affecting engine power;
Mixtures/leaning, pre-ignition.
16.3 Engine Construction 1 2 2
Crank case, crank shaft, cam shafts, sumps;
Accessory gearbox;
Cylinder and piston assemblies;
Connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds;
Valve mechanisms;
Propeller reduction gearboxes.
16.4 Engine Fuel Systems
16.4.1 Carburettors 1 2 2
Types, construction and principles of operation;
Icing and heating.