DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FPOWER PLANT - GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
Power PlantA. Engine
The engine is a high by-pass, dual rotor, axial-flow turbofan jet-engine. The primary functions of the engine are as follow:
The engine is a high by-pass, dual rotor, axial-flow turbofan jet-engine. The primary functions of the engine are as follow:
- To give thrust to power the aircraft
- To supply mechanical power for the equipment / accessories
- To supply bleed air for aircraft functions.
B. Cowlings
The cowls enclose the periphery of the engine and form the nacelle, which is the aerodynamic structure and gives protection around the engine. The cowling assembly has the following primary components:
The cowls enclose the periphery of the engine and form the nacelle, which is the aerodynamic structure and gives protection around the engine. The cowling assembly has the following primary components:
- Air inlet cowls (Ref. AMM D/O 71-60-00-00)
- Fan cowl doors (Ref. AMM D/O 71-13-00-00)
- Thrust reverser cowls (Ref. AMM D/O 78-00-00-00)
- Exhaust system (Ref. AMM D/O 78-00-00-00).