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Fulfilling the Army's need for engines of simple design that are easy to operate and maintain, the gas turbine engine is used in all helicopters of Active Army and Reserve Components, and most of the fixedwing aircraft to include the Light Air Cushioned Vehicle (LACV). We designed this subcourse to teach you theory and principles of the gas turbine engine and some of the basic army aircraft gas turbine engines used in our aircraft today. There are no prerequisites for this subcourse. This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work situation, always refer to the latest publications.
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SUBCOURSE AL0993 ARMY AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINES EDITION 5 AIRCRAFT GAS TURBINE ENGINES Subcourse No. AL0993 EDITION 5 US Army Aviation Logistics School Fort Eustis, Virginia Nineteen Credit Hours SUBCOURSE OVERVIEW Fulfilling the Army's need for engines of simple design that are easy to operate and maintain, the gas turbine engine is used in all helicopters of Active Army and Reserve Components, and most of the fixedwing aircraft to include the Light Air Cushioned Vehicle (LACV). We designed this subcourse to teach you theory and principles of the gas turbine engine and some of the basic army aircraft gas turbine engines used in our aircraft today. There are no prerequisites for this subcourse. This subcourse reflects the doctrine which was current at the time it was prepared. In your own work situation, always refer to the latest publications. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: You will describe the operation of major engine systems and assemblies; describe the testing, inspection, and maintenance of engine systems and assemblies; and recognize various components. CONDITION: