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ALABAMA SERVICE CENTER The Nacelle: How Does It Work?

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ALABAMA SERVICE CENTER HOW DOES IT WORK?

The Nacelle: How does it Work? The term nacelle

refers to the structure surrounding an aircraft engine. The nacelle is made up of acoustical, directional, and aerodynamic components.

Nacelle Components and Pylon: Pylon attaches the nacelle package and engine to the
wing and houses all of the electrical wiring and hydraulic and fuel lines for controlling the engine.

Thrust Reverser surrounds the engine with acoustical reduction panels and redirects the thrust forward for deceleration of the aircraft upon landing. This use of the reversers saves fuel, aids in noise abatement and improves engine life thus reducing wear on the brakes and enabling the aircraft to use shorter runways.
The thrust reversers are actuated by the pilot upon touchdown. The translating sleeves slide back, exposing the cascades and deploying the blocker doors, thereby redirecting the thrust of the engine to slow the aircraft.

Inlet leading edge (in front) air intake through which all
air into the engine passes. According to Wikipedia, the forward third of the nacelle is termed the Inlet or Nose Cowl. Its function is to direct air into the engines fan and compressor blades. While the inlet is primarily composite, the leading edge, referred to as the lipskin, is often metal because of the potential for damage from ground vehicles or debris kicked up during landings. The inlet cowl typically has a built-in de-icing system, heated by hot air from the engine to prevent ice build-up. The inlet contains the anti-ice ducts and acoustical reduction panels (inner panel) along with an outer panel and sometimes strakes (used to direct air away or prevent a vortex).

Exhaust Cone acoustical cone that attaches to the aft

center of the engine and directs the exhaust out through the nozzle. The cone eliminates the vortex, or swirling, of exhaust which helps in maintaining optimum airflow and engine efficiency.

Exhaust Nozzle acoustical cylinder that the engine

exhaust exits through. The nozzle is usually constructed of extreme high temperature-resistant materials such as inconel, titanium, etc.

Fan Cowls Surround the fan case of the engine.

Provides access to the engine for servicing or maintenance. (Serves the same purpose as the hood of a car). Wikipedia defines it as the middle third of the nacelle is the Fan Cowl Door, a cylindrical sleeve that covers the fan, compressor and combustion portions of the engine. This cowling typically features two, three or more hinged panels that can be raised for engine inspection and maintenance. A number of small access doors are cut into the cowling to facilitate visual inspection of key engine components as well.

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