Explain the GE TF39 engine performance parameters (consider this information about the TF39-GE-1 provided by GlobalSecurity.org).(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Look below this link https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/tf39.htm

The video below provides the animation and audio from the black box during the crash of the C-5 Galaxy at Dover AFB. Review this video, paying particular attention to the throttle and flap settings, and answer the following questions.

 

 

Discussion Resources

C 5 Galaxy crash animation at Dover (2:44) (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. look Below this link

 

 

Discussion Questions

Respond to each of the following questions in your discussion post:

  1. Explain the GE TF39 engine performance parameters (consider this information about the TF39-GE-1 provided by GlobalSecurity.org).(Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. Look below this link

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/aircraft/systems/tf39.htm

  1. What factors would you say led to this accident, based on the video?
  2. Based on the video, what recommendation(s) would you make to prevent a similar accident on a turbine engine aircraft?