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AFH Chapter 15

Updated: Apr 23, 2022

CHAPTER TITLE: Transition to Turbopropeller-Powered Airplanes


Below is a list of the figures (diagrams, charts, and pictures) from the AFH Chapter 15. They are listed in the order they are found in the Airplane Flying Handbook.


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FIGURE 15-1

Basic components of a gas turbine engine.


FIGURE 15-2

Fixed shaft turboprop engine.


FIGURE 15-3

Powerplant controls—fixed shaft turboprop engine.


FIGURE 15-4

Powerplant instrumentation—fixed shaft turboprop engine.


FIGURE 15-5

Split shaft/free turbine engine.


FIGURE 15-6

Powerplant controls—split shaft/free turbine engine.


FIGURE 15-7

Engine instruments—split shaft/free turbine engine.


FIGURE 15-8A

Propeller forward pitch angle characteristics.


FIGURE 15-8B

Propeller flat pitch characteristics.


FIGURE 15-8C

Propeller feather (maximum forward pitch angle) characteristics.


FIGURE 15-8D

Propeller reverse pitch characteristics.


FIGURE 15-9

Typical individual power distribution bus.


FIGURE 15-10

Simplified schematic of turboprop airplane electrical system.


FIGURE 15-11

Example of a typical turboprop airplane takeoff and departure profile.


FIGURE 15-12

Example of a typical turboprop airplane arrival and landing profile.


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