CNATRAINST 1542.8J
19 March 2001
OUTLINE OF INSTRUCTION
Lesson Topic 3.5:
Turboprop and Turboshaft Engines
Contact Periods:
1.0 Classroom, 1.0 Lab
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:
3.55
Describe the basic construction of a turboprop engine.
3.56
Explain how a turboprop produces thrust.
3.57
Define the major components of the propeller assembly.
3.58
Describe the purpose and operation of the reduction
gear box used on a turboprop engine.
3.59
Describe the major components and their operation of
the torquemeter assembly.
3.60
State the two ways the propeller assembly may be
connected to a gas generator.
3.61
Describe the operation and characteristics of a
turboprop engine.
3.62
Describe alpha range and beta range operations of the
propeller.
3.63
Describe the construction of a turboshaft engine.
3.64
Describe the operation of the free/power turbine
section.
3.65
Explain how the turboshaft produces thrust.
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