AVTN 4770 - Jet Transportation Systems

3 Credit(s)

This course will provide an introduction to transport category aircraft turboprop, turbofan, and turboshaft engines and transport category aircraft performance. Includes turbine engines through the study of their historical development, theory of operation, the function of critical engine components, and engine instrumentation and controls. Transport category aircraft performance characteristics such as V-speeds, flight profiles, high altitude operations, weight and balance, fuel management, flight controls, and abnormal and emergency procedures will be discussed. This course may be offered online. (Fall, Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)]

Prerequisite(s): Instructor or department permission
Registration Restriction(s): None

Equivalent Course(s): AVTN 6770