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CA.I.G.K1cFAA-S-ACS-7B · Nov 2023Knowledge

c. Powerplant and propeller

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Airplane systems, including: c. Powerplant and propeller

Bottom line

The primary function of the engine is to provide the power to turn the propeller. The propeller, mounted on the front of the engine, translates the rotating force of the engine into thrust, a forward acting force that helps move the airplane through the air.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 3 (pp. 3-7–3-8) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. RMH ch. 3 (p. 3-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  3. SEA ch. 7 (p. 7-4) — FAA-H-8083-23
  4. SEA ch. 4 (p. 4-1) — FAA-H-8083-23
  5. AFH ch. 11 (p. 11-8) — FAA-H-8083-3C
  6. AFH ch. 9 (p. 9-25) — FAA-H-8083-3C
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