A free turbine is
- not directly connected to the power output shaft.
- connected directly to the propeller and compressor.
- connected directly to the power output shaft.
Explanation from PART66Online
A free turbine is not mechanically linked to the gas-generator/compressor spool; instead it is connected to the power output shaft, extracting energy from the gas stream to drive the propeller or load. This independence lets the output shaft turn at a speed unrelated to the gas-generator speed.
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vinn787 asked · 3 May 2014
how is a free turbine connected to power output shaft
Community Comments (4)
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PART66Online
3 May 2014
Hey!
Why not? How it is connected?
Why not? How it is connected?
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faraz114
5 Aug 2014
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Bu5alid95
13 Apr 2015
The free turbine i, meant her is connected to the propeller
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PART66Online
13 Apr 2015
Free turbine is not connected directly to propeller, it is connected to reduction gearbox through power output shaft.
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