CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 3.3:
Compressor Stalls
Contact Periods:
5 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
3.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals
of power plants and associated accessory systems.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
3.31
Name two vector components that make up the relative wind in
the compressor.
3.32
Describe a compressor stall.
3.33
Describe the angle of attack of compressor blades and
the two factors that determine it.
3.34
3.35
3.36
Describe how airflow distortions can cause compressor
stalls.
3.37
Describe four possible mechanical malfunctions that
can lead to compressor stall.
3.38
Describe what a pilot can do to minimize the potential
of a compressor stall.
3.39
Describe four components that can be incorporated into
an engine design to minimize the potential of a
compressor stall.
3.40
State the steps to be taken if compressor stall
occurs.
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