Why?
The picture is taken at TNCM and is a 737 BBJ. The question is: Why does the spinner have this white twisting line painted on it? Just for looks or does it have a purpose?
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You'll find that most turbo fans have this, it helps show whether the fan is turning or not for a start...
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ok..makes sense..thanks.
Is it just me or is this thing just a beautiful piece of engineering? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...E/PICT0217.jpg This one is not far behind!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...E/PICT0228.jpg |
There was/is a theory that it helps deter birdstrikes by oscillating and giving the hapless avion something to see/avoid.
Definitely helps se/avoid for any hapless plod that thinks getting up close and personal at the wrong time might be fun :ok: |
There is already at least one thread on pprune about this- I dont know how to post a link to a search. from memory, it is a visual thing for ground people, with all noise on the ramp / stand call it what ever it is a visual clue
Hay Ewe - take a look at this |
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