71-20-00  MOUNTS Back

A. System Function

The mounts:
  • Hold the powerplant (but let it move in given limits)
  • Transmit the thrust of the powerplant to the aircraft
  • Decrease the vibration between the aircraft structure and the powerplant

B. System Components (Ref. Fig.1)

The primary components of the system are the:
  • Front vibration isolators
  • Rear vibration isolators

C. System Operation

Each vibration isolator connects one mounting position on the engine, with its equivalent mounting position on the aircraft structure.

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