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turbocharger
- Definição1
- A supercharger driven by a turbine powered by exhaust gases.
- Fonte1
- CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
- Fonte2
- INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Aircraft accident digest n.29. Montreal, 1985. (Cir. 191 AN/116).
- Nota adicional1
- The turbocharger significantly increases engine power.
- Contexto
- The left-hand turbocharger was fitted to the aircraft in August 1980 following remanufacture in the USA. According to the engine records it operated for about 50 hours until the engine was changed in February 1981. It then operated for about 293 hours to the time of the accident. The build-up of the deposit was not detected by the routine maintenance checks conducted during this time.
- Subárea
- Engine
- Spanish
- turboalimentador