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- Definição1
- The complete installation of an aircraft engine, propeller, and all accessories needed for its proper functioning.
- Fonte1
- CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 4th ed. Newcastle: ASA, 2006.
- Definição2
- A system of one or more engines and ancillary parts which are together necessary to provide thrust, independently of the continued operation of any other power-unit(s), but not including short period thrust-producing devices.
- Fonte2
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. International civil aviation vocabulary. 3rd ed. Montreal, 2007. (Doc. 9713)
- Fonte3
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Manual of aircraft accident and incident investigation. Part II: procedures and checklists. 1st ed. Montreal, 2012. (Doc. 9756)
- Contexto
- The Powerplants Group Chairperson is responsible for the investigation of the engine(s), auxiliary power unit (APU), including fuel and oil systems to the firewall, propeller(s) and engine and powerplant controls. This group is also responsible for investigating the type of fuel, the possibility of fuel contamination and the effectiveness of the powerplant(s).
- Subárea1
- Engine
- Related Term
- power unit
- Português
- sistema motopropulsor