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Old 24th Sep 2011, 08:59
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Adding to what's stated above, excessive RPM will cause structural overload of the compressor and turbine wheels and probable uncontained failure if allowed to progress very far beyond design limits. Typically, aviation turbine engines have 3 levels of overspeed protection to meet certification requirements and prevent catastrophic failures related to engine runaways.
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