How Jet Engines Work | Part 4 : Protection
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Engine: Turbofan | GE90-115B
Aircraft systems explained.
* Automatic ignition system.
* Engine oil system.
* Engine bearing arrangement.
* Core compartment cooling system (CCC).
* Engine fire protection system.
Major components covered.
* Electronic engine control, thrust lever, ignition exciter and igniter plug.
* Roller bearing, ball/thrust bearing, N1 and N2 shaft.
* Accessories and transfer gear box.
* Engine oil tank, oil lubrication and scavenge pump, fuel-oil heat exchanger and engine sumps.
* CCC valve and manifold.
* generator power cables, engine pneumatic ducts, hydraulic and fuel lines.
* fire detector loops, fire detection computer and engine fire switch.
* Fuel spar valve, hydro mechanical unit, pressure regulating and shutoff valve, engine driven hydraulic pump, integrated drive generator and backup generator.
* Engine fire extinguisher bottles, squib and fire extinguishing agent.
Software’s used