engine nacelle

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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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nacelle
noun[C]
uk
/nəˈsel/us
/nəˈsel/
a cover that holds engines, fuel, and equipment on an aircraft but is separate from the fuselage (= the main body of ...
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(Definition ofengineandnacellefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Theenginenacellewas also faired into the flaps.
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This allowed the aircraft to have smallerenginenacellehousings.
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The outer section of the left wing, outboard of theenginenacelle, was found about mile (1.2 km) from the main wreckage.
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Impeller fragments leaving theenginenacellecaused fuel leakage.
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New fittings were supplied without pre-drilled holes and the holes were drilled during installation to correctly align theenginenacellewith the wing.
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Between the towns, the aircraft cabin filled with smoke from the fire which had flared up again in theenginenacelle.
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The undercarriage was unusual, being quadricycle in arrangement with a pair of wheels mounted at the front and rear of eachenginenacelle.
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Even then, theenginenacellerequired an oblate shape so as to improve ground clearance.
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Between the fuselage and inner side of theenginenacelle, the 795 l main tanks were located.
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It was powered by two turbofan engines with each in a separateenginenacelleon either side of the aircraft's spine.
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The wings were elliptical and passed through the duct and theenginenacelleinside it.
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Excessive control must be avoided because over-banking could cause theenginenacelleor outboard wing flap to contact the runway/ground.
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Part of the left wing, outboard of theenginenacelle, continued to drift down slowly and reached the ground about mile (1.2 km) from the main wreckage.
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Both squadrons flew its aircraft with a natural aluminum finish, the differences being that the 19th carried a red band on theenginenacelle; the 42d carrying a blue band.
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