This is the most up-to-date, and indepth, and complete book available on the design, theory, maintenance, and operation of gas turbine engines. It thoroughly explains each system of both large and turbine powerplants showing you design, function, operation, inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures. Over 500 illustrations and an extensive cross reference between today's aircraft and engines.

Contents
1] History of Turbine Development
2] Jet Propulsion Theory
3] Turbine Engine Design & Construction entrance ducts, accessory section, compressor section, diffuser section, cumbustion section, turbine section, exhaust section, thrust reversers, noise suppression, ventilation and cooling, engine mounts, bearings, materials, engine stations, references
4] Engine Familiarization Pratt & Whitney JT8D turbofan, Allison-250 turboshaft, Pratt & Whitney PT-6 turboprop, GE CFM56 turbofan
5] Inspection & Maintenance line maintenance, heavy shop maintenance, cold and hot section inspection and repair, main bearings and seals, modular maintenance, torque wrench use, locking methods, test cells, TBO and service life, ground and flight data, technical data ID system
6] Lubrication Systems principles and requirements, oil sampling, synthetic lubrication, servicing, dry sump systems, full flow systems, relief valve systems, hot tank vs. cold tank, troubleshooting
7] Fuel Systems principles, controls, water injection, power ratings, components and accessories, several detailed examples
8] Compressor Anti-Stall Systems variable angle vane system, variable angle inlet guides, troubleshooting, anti-stall bleed systems, troubleshooting
9] Anti-Icing Systems operation, regulator valve, controls
10] Starter Systems electric starters, starter generators, pneumatic starter, other systems
11] Ignition Systems main ignition, special handling, joule ratings, ignitor plug type, CFM56 complete system, troubleshooting
12] Engine Instrument Systems EGT indicators, RPM indicators, pressure ratio system, torque indicating systems, fuel flow indicating, oil system indicators, marking of instruments
13] Fire/Overheat Detection & Extinguishing Systems single wire switch, dual wire switch, continous loop system, pneumatic system, fire extinguising, typical commercial airplane system
14] Engine Operation safety precautions, engine run-up, turboprop engine run-up, PT6 operation, engine power ratings, typical operating cautions

An excellent reference book for aviation professionals and enthusiasts who wish to broaden their knowledge of jet engine technology and its associated subjects. The author provides a comprehensive explanation of the components that constitute a gas turbine aero-engine, examining both the design and function of all engine parts. The book covers turbojet, turboprop and turbofan designs in both civilian and military aircraft and provides examples of the engine-to-aircraft relationships used to follow the application of certain engine types to operational requirements. All descriptions are written in a straightforward style and the text is amplified by many diagrams, plans and cutaway illustrations.

Comment
This book lets you see how a real engine operates, not how an idealized, thermodynamically perfect, one does. It's a shame that more books on jet engine technology do not touch on the real world aspects of designing, constructing, and maintaining a turnine engine like this one does. It is a little brief, but would complement a good book on propulsion thermodynamics.

Whether you are a student professional pilot needing to prepare for ground examinations, or a general aviation pilot wishing to learn more about how your engine operates, Oxford Aviation ATPL Aircraft Piston Engines brand new interactive multimedia CD-ROM, on Aircraft Piston Engines, is for you.
If you are a student professional pilot, Aircraft Piston Engines will teach you Piston Engine theory, up to the standard required for the Air Transport Pilot's Licence theoretical knowledge examination.
The CD-ROM also includes JAA ATPL style tests which give you the maximum possible assistance in preparing for the written examination. If you are a general aviation pilot, Aircraft Piston Engines will teach you every aspect of your engine's operation far beyond the level of the PPL examination. It will also teach you how to manage your engine in order to get optimal engine performance, in the air.

Features:
3-D and 2-D graphics, animations and photographs giving you a much clearer idea of exactly what happens inside the piston engine than is possible using standard text books and teaching methods.
Fully interactive lessons, narrated in clear, precise English and supported by text, highlighting the main teaching points.
Multiple choice JAA ATPL questions with which you can interactively test yourself.
Topics include: Ignition systems, Fuel systems, Carburation, Cooling, Propellors, Power Augmentation, Diesel engines, and much more.

Range and Endurance has been written mainly with the student, Private Pilot and new Commercial Pilot in mind, flying light single and twin-engine aircraft. However, pilots with greater experience may also enjoy reading this book as a refresher on range and endurance flying.
Starting with a brief look at fuel technology, consideration is given to different fuel leaning procedures, then aircraft fuel systems, the practice and theory of fuel management, before going on to examine the all-important aspect of pre-flight planning and range and endurance from an aerodynamic point of view.
It concludes with a selection of formulas related to fuel calculation problems for solving on the E6-B air navigation computer.

Highly illustrated and clearly written, this manual is a must have for pilots. It offers a complete description of turbine aircraft engines and systems including turboprops and jets.
Additional chapters on high-speed aerodynamics, multipilot crew coordination, wake turbulence, and high altitude weather are discussed at length. The book is perfect for not only those involved in pure jet operations; but for those involved in turboprop, multipilot operations, and transition training. It is a key tool for a successful turbine aviation career.

With precision and a sense of humor, the authors cover the basics of operating jet and turboprop aircraft, focusing on the differences between turbines and pistons. This easy-to-read book covers all major turboprop and jet systems, along with such topics as crew coordination (CRM), high-altitude weather, high speed aerodynamics, and preparation for ground school and flight training. Also included are explanations of turbine aircraft terminology and procedures. This book is loaded with straightforward explanations and easy-to-understand illustrations and is an excellent introduction to turbine-powered aircraft for the transitioning pilot and a great reference and review book for experienced turbine pilots.

And there's a CD included! Enthusiastic students and instructors will really enjoy the how-turbines-work CD-ROM. This book/CD combo is excellent preparation for pilots entering the commuter or air taxi world.