CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 1.6:
Thrust and Power
Contact Periods:
2.0 Classroom
Media:
Electronic classroom presentation with slides
Terminal Objective:
Partially supported by this lesson topic:
1.0
Upon completion of this unit of instruction the student
naval aviator will demonstrate knowledge of basic
aerodynamic factors that affect airplane performance.
Enabling Objectives:
Completely supported by this lesson topic:
1.76
Describe the relationship between thrust and power.
1.77
Define thrust required and power required.
1.78
Describe how thrust required and power required varies
with velocity.
1.79
State the location of L/D MAX on the thrust required
and power required curves.
1.80
Define thrust available and power available.
1.81
Describe the effects of throttle setting, velocity,
and density on thrust available and power available
for a turbojet engine.
1.82
Describe the effects of PCL setting, velocity, and
density on thrust available and power available for a
turboprop engine.
1.83
1.84
1.85
State the flat rated shaft horsepower and the Navy
limited shaft horsepower of the T-34C PT6A-25 engine.
1.86
State the instrument indications for the flat rated
shaft horsepower and the Navy limited shaft horsepower
of the T-34C PT6A-25 engine.
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