Various accessories powered by an aircraft's power plant:
Category |
Accessory |
Function |
Electrical
Systems |
Generator/Alternator |
Provides
electrical power for the aircraft's systems and equipment. |
Batteries |
Stores
electrical energy for starting engines and emergency power supply. |
|
Inverters |
Converts
DC to AC power for AC systems. |
|
Hydraulic
Systems |
Hydraulic
Pumps |
Powers
landing gear, flight controls, brakes, and flaps. |
Pneumatic
Systems |
Bleed
Air System |
Supplies
pressurized air for cabin pressurization, air conditioning, and anti-icing
systems. |
Fuel
Systems |
Fuel
Pumps |
Transfers
fuel from tanks to the engines. |
Environmental
Systems |
Air
Conditioning Compressors |
Regulates
cabin temperature and ventilation. |
Cabin
Pressurization System |
Maintains
breathable air pressure in the cabin. |
|
De-Icing/Anti-Icing |
Engine
Anti-Icing System |
Prevents
ice formation on engine inlets. |
Wing
and Tail Anti-Icing System |
Prevents
ice accumulation on critical surfaces. |
|
Engine
Control Systems |
Engine-Driven
Accessories |
Includes
fuel control units, thrust reversers, and variable geometry controls. |
Navigation
and Avionics |
Gyroscopic
Instruments |
Receives
power for navigation and attitude control. |
Radar
and Communication Systems |
Powered
for situational awareness and communication. |
|
Starting
Systems |
Starter
Motor |
Engages
the engine to initiate rotation during start-up. |
Cooling
Systems |
Oil
Cooling System |
Cools
the engine oil to maintain safe operating temperatures. |
This list
encompasses the most common accessories, though specific configurations may
vary by aircraft type and model.
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