Module 15
Gas Turbine Engines
Level
A B1 B2 B3
15.1 Fundamentals 1 2 - -
Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton’s
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.
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15.5 Combustion Section 1 2 - -
Constructional features and principles of
operation.
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.
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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;
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.
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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 1 3 - -
Operation
Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
Interpretation of engine power output and
parameters;
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.