15.1 Fundamentals

1. Potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's laws of motion, Brayton cycle;
2. The relationship between force, work, power, energy, velocity, acceleration;
3. Constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, turboprop

15.2 Engine Performance

1. Gross thrust, net thrust, choked nozzle thrust, thrust distribution, resultant thrust, thrust
2. horsepower, equivalent shaft horsepower, specific fuel consumption;
3. Engine efficiencies;
4. By-pass ratio and engine pressure ratio;
5. Pressure, temperature and velocity of the gas flow;
6. Engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude and hot climate, flat rating, limitations

15.3 Inlet

1. Compressor inlet ducts
2. Effects of various inlet configurations;
3. Ice protection

15.4 Compressors

1. Axial and centrifugal types;
2. Constructional features and operating principles and applications;
3. Fan balancing;
4. Operation:
5. Causes and effects of compressor stall and surge;
6. Methods of air flow control: bleed valves, variable inlet guide vanes, variable stator vanes, rotating stator blades;
7. Compressor ratio

15.5 Combustion Section

Constructional features and principles of operation

15.6 Turbine Section

1. Operation and characteristics of different turbine blade types;
2. Blade to disk attachment;
3. Nozzle guide vanes;
4. Causes and effects of turbine blade stress and creep

15.7 Exhaust

1. Constructional features and principles of operation;
2. Convergent, divergent and variable area nozzles;
3. Engine noise reduction;
4. Thrust reversers

15.8 Bearings and Seals

1. Constructional features and principles of operation

15.9 Lubricants and Fuels

1. Properties and specifications;
2. Fuel additives;
3. Safety precautions

15.10 Lubrication Systems

1. System operation/lay-out and components

15.11 Fuel Systems

1. Operation of engine control and fuel metering systems including electronic engine control(FADEC);
2. Systems lay-out and components

15.12 Air Systems

1. 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. Operation of engine start systems and components;
2. Ignition systems and components;
3. Maintenance safety requirements

15.14 Engine Indication Systems

1. Exhaust Gas Temperature/Interstage Turbine Temperature;
2. Engine Thrust Indication: Engine Pressure Ratio, engine turbine discharge pressure or jet pipe pressure systems;
3. Oil pressure and temperature;
4. Fuel pressure and flow;
5. Engine speed;
6. Vibration measurement and indication Torque;
7. Power

15.15 Power Augmentation Systems

1. Operation and applications;
2. Water injection, water methanol;
3. Afterburner systems

15.16 Turbo-prop Engines

1. Gas coupled/free turbine and gear coupled turbines;
2. Reduction gears;
3. Integrated engine and propeller controls;
4. Overspeed safety devices

15.17 Turbo-shaft engines

1. Arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearing, couplings, control systems

15.18 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs)

1. Purpose, operation, protective systems

15.19 Powerplant Installation

1. 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. Operation of detection and extinguishing systems

15.21 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operation

1. Procedures for starting and ground run-up;
2. Interpretation of engine power output and parameters;
3. Trend (including oil analysis, vibration and boroscope) monitoring;
4. Inspection of engine and components to criteria, tolerances and data specified by engine
5. manufacturer;
6. Compressor washing/cleaning;
7. Foreign Object Damage

15.22 Engine Storage and Preservation

1. Preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories/systems