Powerplant

Powerplant

The complete installation of an aircraft engine, propeller, and all accessories needed for its proper function.

Industry: Aviation

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accumulator

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

A hydraulic component that stores a non-compressible fluid, such as oil, under pressure. An accumulator has two compartments separated by a flexible or movable partition with one compartment ...

zero-lash valve lifter

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

A hydraulic valve lifter that maintains zero clearance in the valve actuating mechanism.

halogenated hydrocarbon

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

A hydrocarbon compound in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced with atoms of one of the halogen elements such as fluorine, chlorine, or bromine.

dirigible

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

A large, cigar shaped, lighter-than-air flying machine. Dirigibles differ from balloons in that they are powered and can be steered.

kerosene

Aviation; Aircraft maintenance

A light, almost colorless, hydrocarbon liquid obtained from crude oil through the fractional distillation process. Kerosene is the base for turbine engine fuel.