15.1 Fundamentals 
potential energy, kinetic energy, Newton's law of motion, brayton cycle; force, work, power, energy, velocity, acceleration; constructional arrangement and operation of turbojet, turbofan, turboshaft, and turboprop 

15.2 Engine Performance 
gross, net, choked nozzle, resultant, horsepower thrust; engine efficiencies; bypass and pressure ratio; pressure, temperature, and velocity of gas flow; engine ratings, static thrust, influence of speed, altitude and climate. 

15.3 Inlets 
compressor inlet ducts; inlet configurations; ice protection 

15.4 Compressors 
caxial and centrifugal types; operating principles; fan balancing; stall and surge; compressor ratio; air flow control including bleed valves, guide vanes, stator vanes, and rotating stator vanes. 

15.5 Combustion Section 
features and principles of operation. 

15.6 Turbine Section 
operation and characteristics of turbine blade types; blade to disk attachment; nozzle guide vanes; blade stress and creep.

15.7 Exhaust 
constructional features and operation; convergent and divergent nozzles; noise reduction; thrust reversers. 

15.8 Bearings and Seals 
constructional features and operations 

15.9 Lubricants and Fuels 
properties and specifications; additives; safety precautions.

15.10 Lubrication Systems 
operation, layout, and components. 

15.11 Fuel Systems 
engine control and fuel metering including electronic engine control (FADEC) 

15.12 Air Systems 
engine air distribution; anti-ice control systems; internal cooling; sealing and external air services.

15.13 Starting and Ignition Systems 
start systems and components; ignition systems and components; maintenance requirements.

15.14 Engine Indication Systems 
exhaust gas and interstage temperature; thrust indication, pressure ratio, turbine discharge pressure. 

15.15 Power Augmentation 
operation and applications; water injection and methanol; afterburner systems. 

15.16 Turboprop Engines 
gas coupled, free turbine, and gear coupled turbines; reduction gears; integrated engine/propeller controls; overspeed safety devices. 

15.17 Turbo-shaft Engines 
arrangements, drive systems, reduction gearig, couplings, control systems. 

15.18 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) 
purpose, operation, and protective systems.

15.19 Powerplant Installation 
configuration of firewalls, cowlings, acoustic panels, engine mounts, anti-vibration mounts, hoses, pipes, feeders, connectors, wiring looms, control cables and rods, lifting points, and drains.

15.20 Fire Protection Systems 
detectin and extinguishing systems. 

15.21 Engine Monitoring and Ground Operations 
starting and ground run-up; interpreting power output; trend monitoring; inspection to criteria, and tolerances; compressor washing; foreign object damage. 

15.22 Storage and Preservation 
preservation and depreservation for the engine and accessories.