Nacelle

Overview
Air intake cowls Fan cowl doors

The nacelle or cowling consists of the following components:

Thrust reverser cowl doors Core cowl doors Exhaust nozzleIn this lesson, you will learn about thelocation, identification, and purpose ofthe nacelle, and the components of thenacelle. The nacelle is located under the wing of the aircraft, and is hingedto the pylon. The nacelle is divided into different components thatare listed below. 1. The air intake cowls are at the front of the nacelle, forward of thefan cowl doors. 2.The fan cowl doors are installed aft of the air intake cowls. 3.The thrust reverser cowl doors are installed aft of the fan cowldoors. 4.The core cowl doors are installed aft of the thrust reverser cowldoors. 5.The exhaust nozzle is installed aft of the core cowl doors.

Nacelle purpose
The nacelle provides smooth airflow in and around the engine. In addition, the nacelle provides access to the engine LRUs and cools the engine core. The nacelle also protects the engine components and isolates the engine from the airframe in case of an engine fire. Finally, the nacelle provides openings for the engine drains and contains some of the thrust reverser components.

The air intake cowls

Location: The air intake cowls are at the front of the nacelle, forward of thefan cowl doors. Identification: The air intake cowlsare attached to the forward flange ofthe engine fan case. The cowlscomprise the inlet lip and the forwardand aft bulkheads. The inlet lip forms asmooth, cylindrical opening and islined with special material that reducesthe noise of air suction. The inlet lip also contains the anti-ice assembly. Purpose: Provides the engine fan with smooth airflow Directs the remaining airflow over the engine nacelle Prevents ice formation around the inlet lip Helps to reduce the noise of air suction

The fan cowl doors

Location: The fan cowl doors are installedaft of the air intake cowls. Identification: The two fan cowl doors arehinged to the pylon. They are latched atthe bottom centerline with three pressurerelief latches that can be opened for accessing the engine components Purpose: The fan cowl doors provide a smooth, aerodynamic surface forunhindered airflow around the nacelle. They also provide access to variousengine components.

The thrust reverser cowl doors

Location: The thrust reverser cowl doors are installed aft of the fan cowldoors. Identification: The two thrust reverser cowl doors are hinged to thepylon at the top and are latched together at the bottom split line. Thedoors are designed to move along the pylon tracks. The thrust reversercowl doors also house the components of the thrust reverser system. Purpose: The thrust reverser cowldoors form part of the thrustreverser system. When the thrustreverser is in the stowed position,the two thrust reverser cowl doorsprovide a smooth, aerodynamicsurface for clean airflow aroundthe engine. However, when the thrust reverser is deployed, the doorsmove aft along the pylon tracks thus providing space for the blockedairflow to escape. The doors can be opened to provide access to theengine and the thrust reverser components. A pressure relief door at the6 oclock position opens if the differential pressure between the nacelleair and the ambient air becomes greater than 3.5 psid

The core cowl doors

Location: The core cowl doors areinstalled aft of the thrust reversercowl doors. Identification: There are two corecowl doors, both of which are hinged tothe pylon. Purpose: In the closed position, the core cowl doors provide a smoothaerodynamic surface over the aft end of the engine core. In the openposition, the doors provide access to the engine components.

The exhaust nozzle

Location: The exhaust nozzle is installed aft of the core cowl doors. Identification: The exhaust nozzle is a convergent-divergent type ofnozzle and consists of an exhaust sleeve and an exhaust plug. Purpose; Directs the engine exhaust gasesoverboard, thus providing the enginewith nearly 20 % of the thrust. The exhaust sleeve releases lowpressure recoup air and the drainedfluids and vapors from the B and Csumps into the primary airflow stream. The exhaust plug vents the air/oilmixture from the sumps into theprimary airflow stream

Engine Build Unit (EBU)

Objectives Given an objective exercise, you will be able to: Identify the location of the components of the engine build unit(EBU) Identify the components of the engine build unit (EBU) Identify the purpose of the components of the engine build unit(EBU) Overview The engine build unit (EBU) consists of the following systems andcomponents: Engine fire detection system Engine bleed-air supply system Hydraulic pumps Integrated drive generator (IDG) Engine air intake ice protectionIn this lesson, you will learn about the location, identification, and purpose of the systems, and components of the EBU. Location Left Side View The CF6-80E1 engine build unit (EBU) consists of systems and componentsthat are listed below. The engine fire detection system is installed around the outersurfaces of the AGB and the upper and lower turbine areas in the coremodule. The hydraulic pumps are installed on the forward side of the AGB. The integrated drive generator (IDG) is installed on the aft side ofthe AGB. The engine air intake ice protection system consists of components that are installed near the 11th compressor stage and in the lip assembly of the air intake cowls. Location Right Side View The CF6-80E1 engine build unit (EBU) consists of systems and componentsthat are listed below. The engine bleed-air supply system components are installed in thenacelle and pylon of each engine.

Engine Fire Detection System

Location: The engine fire detection system is installed around the outersurfaces of the AGB and the upper and lower turbine areas in the coremodule. Identification: The engine fire detection system has two continuous loopsconnected in parallel. Each loop has three fire detector assemblies andthe necessary wiring. The fire detector assembly consists of a sensor anda responder. Purpose: The engine fire detection system helps to detect andtransmit information about an engine fire to the flight deck.

Engine Bleed-Air Supply System

Location: The engine bleed-air supply system components are installed inthe nacelle and pylon of each engine. Identification: The engine supply system consistsof the following components: Ducts Intermediate pressure check (IPC) valve High pressure valve (HPV) Pressure regulating valve (PRV) Purpose: The engine bleed-air supply system routes the air through a series of ducts for use by other aircraft systems. The ducting also allows bleed air from one engine to be routed to the other engine to aid in ground or air starting.

Hydraulic Pumps
Location: The hydraulic pumps are installedon the forward side of the AGB. Identification: Each hydraulic pump is anengine-driven, variable displacement type unit. Purpose: The hydraulic pump supplieshydraulic pressure to operate the differenthydraulic systems of the aircraft.

Integrated Drive Generator

Location: The integrated drive generator (IDG)is installed on the aft side of the AGB. Identification: The IDG has a constant speeddrive (CSD) and an AC generator installed side byside in a single housing. The generator is a three-phase and brushless rotating rectifier unit that is spray-oil cooled. Purpose: The IDG supplies 115-kva electrical power to the aircraft.

Engine Air Intake Ice Protection

Location: The engine air intake ice protection system consists of components that are installed near the 11thHPC stage and in the lip assembly of the air intake cowls. Identification: The system consists of an anti-ice duct that gets bleed air from stage 11 of the HPC through the anti-ice valve. Purpose: The system sends hot air to the air intake cowls to prevent ice buildup on the lip assembly.

Engine Build Unit Lesson Summary

The engine build unit (EBU) consists of the following systems and components: Engine fire detection system Engine bleed-air supply system Hydraulic pumps Integrated drive generator (IDG) Engine air intake ice protectionThe engine fire detection system helps in detecting engine fires. Theengine bleed air-supply system supplies high-pressure bleed air to theaircraft. The hydraulic pumps supply hydraulic pressure for the operationof different aircraft systems and components. The IDG supplies electricalpower to the aircraft. The engine air intake ice protection system makessure that there is no ice formation around the air intake cowls.