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pylon
Definição1
A structure on the wing of an aircraft to support an engine.
Fonte1
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Definição2
(1) Rigid pillar-like structure projecting upwards to carry load (eg engine) or protect occupants in overturn (crash). (2) Streamline-section structure transmitting stress from external load to airframe, eg engine pod, ordnance, drop tank etc.
Fonte2
GUNSTON, Bill. The Cambridge aerospace dictionary. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2004. vii, 740 p. (Cambridge aerospace series.)
Fonte3
INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION. Circular 172: aircraft accident digest n.25. Montreal, 1983. (Cir. 172-AN/108)
Nota adicional1
Most modern jet passenger transport aircraft have pylon mounted engines.
Nota adicional2
The pylon is attached to the wing using spherical ball joints in three different structural elements. Two of the spherical joints are aligned vertically in a forward bulkhead which is attached to structure in the wing forward of the front spar. Another spherical joint behind the forward bulkhead transmits thrust loads from pylon structure into a thrust link which in turn is connected through another spherical joint to structure on the lower surface of the wing. The third attachment point is a spherical joint in the pylon aft bulkhead which attaches to a clevis mounted on the underside of the wing.
Subárea1
Aerodynamics Aircraft Structure
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fin
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 The structure that holds a pod or an engine nacelle to the wing or fuselage.

The structure that holds a pod or an engine nacelle to the wing or fuselage.

Fonte: KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.