Show and Tell

Pratt and Whitney PT6A-27 Engine Cutaway, originally uploaded by Cielo Azul Images.

One of the great things I have enjoyed about my recent training are the numerous parts and cutaways they have to show us as they explain the intricacies of turbine power. For you techie/geeky people out there, I thought you would like this cutaway of a Pratt and Whitney PT6A-27 engine. This is the same engine used in some Beechcraft Kingairs and the DeHaviland Twin Otter. It even has a switch on the side to motorize all of the parts so you can really get a good idea of how everything moves in relation to it's neighbors. This is a very good tool for a visual learner like me.