engine cowling

collocation in English

meaningsofengineandcowling

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engine
noun[C]
uk
/ˈen.dʒɪn/us
/ˈen.dʒɪn/
a machine that uses the energy from liquid fuel or steam to ...
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cowling
noun[C]
uk
/ˈkaʊ.lɪŋ/us
/ˈkaʊ.lɪŋ/
a metal cover for an engine, especially an ...
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(Definition ofengineandcowlingfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Specific differences included wheel spats, a redesignedenginecowlingmolded of fiberglass, and aluminum ailerons and flaps.
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Apart from a glass fibreenginecowlingthe fuselage is a trapezoidal cross-section semi-monocoque with plywood stressed skin and rounded dorsal decking.
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Theenginecowlingand fairings are made from composites, with the cockpit doors fashioned from carbon-fibre.
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Non-inflammable plastic was used for theenginecowling, with aluminium sheet behind.
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However, theenginecowlingand turbosupercharger were unchanged.
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The turtle deck andenginecowlingare made from fibreglass.
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It was an advanced design for the time because of the relatively clean aerodynamic construction and tightenginecowling.
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Some components, such as the nosecone,enginecowlingand cabin door were formed from composite materials.
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To this end, the entireenginecowlingwas made up of large, easily removable panels which were secured by large toggle latches.
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Other changes from the 1935 prototype included a revisedenginecowlingand raising the cockpit canopy to improve visibility.
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It was later found that an engine seal had failed, causing catastrophic engine failure and slight damage to theenginecowlingand under-wing surface.
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Pilots were also given the option of having ring and bead sights mounted on the topenginecowlingformers.
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Theenginecowlingwas damaged, but there was no damage to the engine itself.
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The fully enclosedenginecowling, with individual air vents for each cylnder, was unique for a radial engine aircraft.
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This had an unusual ring fairing that rotated with it and matched theenginecowlingin diameter.
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In order for theenginecowlingto be flattened, the engine was set down nearly 0.25m in.
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The only major components with compound curves were theenginecowlingand landing gear spats which were made of fiberglass.
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All of the aircraft had metal tubular framing and fabric covering with a metalenginecowling.
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Theenginecowling, wing tips and fairings are made from fibreglass.
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The aircraft was then fitted with a larger propeller and a revisedenginecowling.
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