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Charles123
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In jet aircrafts where are the alternators, how are they connected to the jet engines? Is it using belts? Are they on the wings?
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I dont... Is it belt driven?
How can the engine remain airtight in the middle if it has some sort of gear to connect to the outside?
http://www.geaviation.com/education/vocabulary.html [Broken]Accessory Drive
The accessory drive section is attached to the outside bottom or side of the engine and is where all the mechanically-driven components are mounted to the engine. This section takes mechanical energy from the engine to power the engine and aircraft accessories mounted to the accessory gearbox.
I can't understand how the engine shaft will connect to a constant speed drive unit gear that then will link to the alternator
The number of alternators in a jet plane can vary depending on the size and type of the plane. However, most commercial jet planes have two alternators.
The alternators in a jet plane are typically located in the nose or tail section of the plane. They can also be found in the wings or engine compartments.
The alternators in a jet plane are responsible for generating electricity to power various systems and components, such as lights, navigation instruments, and communication devices.
Alternators in a jet plane work similarly to those in a car or other vehicles. They use a belt and pulley system to convert the mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy, which is then stored in the plane's batteries.
If the alternators in a jet plane fail, the plane's batteries will eventually run out of power, causing the electrical systems to shut down. This can lead to loss of communication, navigation, and other critical functions. Pilots are trained to handle such situations and have backup systems in place to safely land the plane.