The Helicopter Turbine Engine: A primer on these rotorcraft engines

摘要

The following is a brief excerpt from the book "Cyclic and Collective" by Shawn Coyle. It is taken from the chapter discussing turbine engines on helicopters. 1. Turbine engines are different! 2. Typical free turbine engine 3. Terms relating to turbine engines 4. Difference between ratings and limitations 5. How long is each limit good for? 6. Cycles 7. Measuring temperature 8. Density altitude vs. pressure altitude and OAT.