Gas Turbine Powerplant Textbook

Gas Turbine Powerplant Textbook is an advanced technical reference by Pete Vosbury and Charles Otis of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. It is intended for readers seeking a deeper understanding of aircraft gas turbine powerplants, including maintenance personnel, turbine-engine specialists, and engineering or design students.

The textbook presents gas turbine theory alongside detailed coverage of engine design, construction, systems and practical aircraft applications. Its scope ranges from turboshaft and turboprop installations to turbofan-powered transport aircraft, with more than 500 illustrations, charts and tables stated in the source material.

• Covers turbine development and jet-propulsion theory
• Addresses engine sections, materials, bearings, mounts, cooling, exhaust systems and thrust reversers
• Includes turbine-engine familiarisation examples, including turbofan, turboshaft and turboprop engines
• Discusses inspection, maintenance practices, lubrication, fuel, anti-stall, anti-icing, starter and ignition systems
• Workbook version includes chapter-matched study questions for review and self-assessment

Manufacturer part number: 0211-VOSO-B
Roctexo part number: RX1-13-19842