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Old 24th Dec 2010, 10:45
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Ferpe
 
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Yes, the between HP and IP shafts there is a space where the oil can go outwards (red 1 in picture) and follow the IP shaft forwards, there seems to be a labyrinth between the IP and HP shafts at the line from 2 in the picture.



I guess they use the same principle here, a labyrinth sealing with a higher pressure in the space between the HP and IP shaft then the inner bearing area.
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