Turbine Engines
Topics in this section
- 021-11-01Fundamentals of Turbine Engine Operation
Brayton cycle fundamentals, core components, turbine engine types, and start sequence basics.
- 021-11-02Gas Turbine Main Engine Components: Compressor, Combustor, Turbine, and Exhaust
Review gas turbine main engine components, including compressor behavior, combustion chamber operation, turbine energy extraction, and exhaust flow.
- 021-11-03Gas Turbine Additional Systems: Accessory Gearbox, Ignition, Starting, and FADEC
Understand gas turbine accessory systems, including gearbox-driven components, ignition architecture, starting methods, and FADEC redundancy.
- 021-11-04Gas Turbine Engine Operation and Monitoring: Parameters, Idle Logic, and Start Anomalies
Study gas turbine operation and monitoring, including key engine parameters, idle regime logic, and troubleshooting of start anomalies.
- 021-11-05Gas Turbine Performance Aspects: Flat Rating, Flex Temperature, and EPR
Explore gas turbine performance concepts such as flat-rated thrust behavior, reduced-thrust takeoff with flex temperature, and EPR indication.
- 021-11-06Auxiliary Power Unit (APU): Functions, Control, and Protection
Learn APU fundamentals, including electrical and pneumatic outputs, startup sequence, cockpit controls, and automatic shutdown protections.