15.19 Flashcards
What loads to the attachment bolts take?
Vertical engine loads via 4 attachments
How are thrust and side loads transferred?
Transferred by shear pins
The support beam is connected to the fan frame by what?
Two thrust links via a cross beam
What is the aft engine mount cross beam connected to?
Connected to pylon by attachment bolts
Connected to engine turbine frame by links at three points
Why does the engine secure to upper nacelle with a resilient rubber mount?
Reduces vibration and torque effects
The engine is supported at the rear by what?
Swingling links
Connectors found on modern aero jet will be of what design?
Bayonet design
How many different threads are on the bayonet design?
Three
The bootstrap method can be used for what type of engine?
Wing mounted engines
Positive and negative of crane supported sling method?
More expensive
30% less time
Positive and negative of uplift loader method?
Expensive special equipment
40% time reduction compared to bootstrap method
Why are control levers shaped and coloured differently?
Identification purposes
Rigging pins should be fitted with what?
A red flag
Why do engines need a drain system?
To take all leakages of fluid directly overboard
Main components of the drain system?
Drain lines
Module assembly