General information about fuels and lubricants. Aviation fuels -
methods of obtaining, properties, energy characteristics. Combus-
tion process of hydrocarbon fuels. Basic fuel combustion reactions.
Aviation fuels - basic characteristics, normative requirements, as-
sortment range and principles of use. Additives to aviation fuels.
Methods of assessing resistance to knocking combustion. Fuels for
aviation turbine engines - basic characteristics, normative require-
ments, assortment range and principles of use. Fuel additives. Air-
port control of fuel quality. Deposits and smoking. Malfunctions of
aviation turbine engines related to fuel quality. Lubricating oils used
in aviation - basic characteristics, normative requirements, range
and principles of use. Greases, technical and auxiliary fluids used
in aviation. Transport, storage and distribution of fuels and lubri-
cants.
