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Spring 2026 Laboratory Lecture Upper DivisionDepartmental CreditData from last updated 11/18/2025
Spring 2026
Basic aircraft gas turbine engine theory, nomenclature, component design, turbine engine systems, operation, and fault isolation techniques are emphasized. Turbine engine maintenance, overhaul, operation, and inspection procedures are studied in detail.
Learning Outcomes1Understand the basic operating principles of gas turbine engines.
2Understand the operation and function of the major components of the gas turbine engine.
3Understand the operation, function and troubleshooting of gas turbine engine systems.
4Explain the basic procedures and operations used or encountered in maintaining airworthiness of gas turbine engines.
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