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This is an advanced textbook on gas turbine engines for aircraft maintenance technicians and pilots. The text covers the history and development of gas turbines, and then goes into turbine design and construction. Most of the book is devoted to cold and hot section inspection, operation, and systems. The book contains extensive and detailed illustrations of all parts of all main turbine types. Types covered include the PWC PT-6, PW JT8D, Allison-250, PW JT12, Garrett TFE-731 & TPE-331, Lycoming T53, as well as many other popular types. There is also a companion Aircraft Gas Turbine Powerplants Workbook |