Aviation Machinist's Mate J: Rates ADJ3 and ADJ2 (Rate Training Manual for Navy and Naval Reserve Personnel Studying for Advancement in the Aviation Machinist's Mate J Rating as a Jet Engine Mechanic)

This Rate Training Manual is one of a series of training manuals prepared for enlisted personnel of the Navy and Naval Reserve who are studying for advancement in the Aviation Machinist's Mate J Rating. As indicated by the title, the manual is based on the professional qualifications for the rates of ADJ3 and ADJ2, as set forth in the Manual of Qualifications for Advancement, NavPers 18068 Series. The AD rating is divided into two service ratings. The service ratings are ADJ (Jet Engine Mechanic) and ADR (Reciprocating Engine Mechanic). The general rating, AD, applied to paygrade E-8 only. This Rate Training Manual is designed as a self-study text for use by those personnel of the Navy and Naval Reserve who are preparing to meet the professional (technical) qualifications for advancement to Petty Officer Third Class and Petty Officer Second Class in the rating of Aviation Machinist's Mate J. It covers tools and hardware; jet propulsion engines; turbojet engine fuel systems; turbojet engine lubrication systems; hydraulic, electric and starting systems; turbojet engine inspection and repair; turboprop powerplants/propellors; turboshaft-powered helicopters; turbofan powerplants; ground handling equipment and procedures; line operations and maintenance; corrosion and turbojet engine preservation and depreservation.