Transmission Flashcards
1
Q
Requirement of transmission?
A
Power from engine to main & tail blades and auxiliary
Allow reduction in RPM from engine to rotor
Change axis of drive
2
Q
Capability of transmission?
A
Work without engine
Allow autorotation of main rotor to drive tail and power auxiliary
3
Q
Pros of transmission adjacent to main rotor?
A
Minimum number of gear boxes
Less chance FOD damage
Saves weight (smaller system)
More space in cabin/cockpit
4
Q
8 main components of transmission?
A
Engine output shaft
Clutch
Free wheel unit
Main rotor gear box
Rotor brake
Tail rotor drive shafts
Intermediate gear box
Tail rotor gear box
5
Q
Purpose of engine output shaft?
A
Power from engine to transmission system
6
Q
What is EOS MADE OF?
A
Steel alloy, engine to clutch/freewheel
