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powerplant
Definição1
An engine used to move a vehicle or aircraft.
Fonte1
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Definição2
The complete installation of an aircraft engine, propeller, and all accessories needed for its proper functioning.
Fonte2
CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 4th ed. Newcastle: ASA, 2006.
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. International civil aviation vocabulary. 3rd ed. Montreal, 2007. (Doc. 9713)
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).
Subárea
Engine
Français
groupe motopropulseur