Question: 1, Pratt & Whitney's Geared TurbofanTM Engine Revolutionizing Aviation (4:18) (Links to an external site.)
1. What type of gas turbine engine did Pratt & Whitney modify with the new technology?
2. What is the technology/feature for this engine design?
3. What are the technology benefits?
4. What are your thoughts about statements made by some industry professionals that this technology should be freely available to other engine manufactures, as a means to improve the industry's operational costs?
5. This is one of many technologies incorporated into gas turbine engines. Research and share another technology incorporated into a gas turbine engine design and the benefit.3.
2. write a 2-page review addressing the design and construction of turbine engines. You may choose a turbine engine design that interests you, such as a fan turbine engine, turbo-prop engine, centrifugal compressor engine, etc. Include any technology used in the design or construction of the turbine engine.
3. Project 2 must be related to accident investigation for turbine engines. refer to NTSB accident report
• Demonstrate an understanding of the investigative techniques and procedures presented in this course.
Show evidence and logic to support your statements and conclusions
4. Accident Investigation Final Report - All Engines-out Landing Due to Fuel Exhaustion (Links to an external site.)
1. What engine systems were associated with this accident?
2. How was the investigation conducted (e.g., allowing the engine manufacture to participate or consult during the investigation)?
3. What, if any, Airworthiness Bulletin or Service Bulletin may have been associated with this accident?
4. What, if any, other investigation techniques would you have performed?
5. Based on the investigation recommendations, what other recommendations would you consider for the system to prevent another occurrence?
5. write a 2-page review addressing one of the turbine engine systems, such as lubrication, fuel (engine side not airframe), exhaust, air inlet and flow control, ignition, or starting system. Incorporate any technology changes to turbine engine systems that stand out or provide an added level of safety or efficiency.