Abstract
The adaptation of eight “Centaurus” engines, grouped in pairs, to drive airscrews presenting only four disks to the air stream in the Bristol “Brabazon”, is described, including their submersion within the wing thickness, and special cooling arrangements. The reasons chosen for the layout of the power plant are given.
Description of the design of the dual-reduction gear includes the primary and auxiliary drives, free wheels, and propeller shafts. The operating system of the propellers is briefly reviewed.
The plant used and programme for testing, including fire precautions and detection and an actual engine fire test, are described.
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