The Plessey Constant Speed Drive/Starter and Its Application to the BAC 1-11 Commercial Transport American Airlines, Incorporated

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Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Smith, R. L., author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Systems Conference and Engineering Display (1967-06-27 : Los Angeles, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1967

Summary:

Prior to the introduction of the BAC 111 aircraft, constant speed generator drives were primarily the hydro-mechanical type; id est, the engine speed was trimmed by the use of hydraulic devices. The BAC 111 has introduced the Plessey CSDS, a pneumatically trimmed unit which assumes the dual role of a CSD and an engine starter. This unit is basically an epicyclic gear train which takes inputs from both the engine and a reversible roots type air motor/blower to drive an A-C generator at a constant speed. This paper will discuss the design, operation, and performance of this unique unit

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Publisher Number:

670546

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