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Jet engines
Engines that propel aircrafts by using discharged gases to produce forward thrust. The thrust is generated by jet propulsion of a rearward discharge of fluid, usually combustion gases, in accordance with Newton's laws of motion.
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imbalance
Aviation; Jet engines
Uneven distribution of weight resulting in rotating parts being out of balance. Measured in inch-grams or inch-ounces.
impeller rotor
Aviation; Jet engines
Rotor in a compressor that revolves at high speed, drawing air into the blades.
induced angle of attack
Aviation; Jet engines
That part of any given angle of attack in excess of the effective angle of attack.
induced drag
Aviation; Jet engines
The part of the total dragon an airplane induced by the airflow about the lifting surfaces.
inlet guide vanes
Aviation; Jet engines
Devices positioned by the inlet guide vane actuator pilot valve. They are located in front of the first compressor rotor, and they control the angle of incidence of the inlet air, thus ensuring a ...
jam acceleration
Aviation; Jet engines
Rapid movement of the power lever, calling for maximum rate of rotor-speed increase.
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