Yes they can! However, only if the first stage of the engine is rotating. With some jet engines the first row of blades rotate (a compressor stage) but with others, the first row of blades is fixed (stators). If a person is sucked up into one of these engines there will be some degree of […]
October 2020
Why aircraft jacking ?
Source – blog.virginatlantic.com Perform maintenance require lifting (jacking)- for example : change tire, brake unit… . Landing gear extension retraction test. Place the aircraft into rigging position. Aircraft weighing and CG calculations. Where is the ideal place to jack an aircraft ? To know where is the ideal place for lifting the aircraft let us […]
What is Ram Air Turbine (RAT)
A Ram Air Turbine (RAT) is a small turbine that is installed in an aircraft and used as an alternate or emergency hydraulic or electrical power source. The RAT generates power from the airstream based on the speed of the aircraft and is connected to an electrical generator or to a hydraulic pump. In general, […]