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Crankcase
The foundation of the engine
Crankcase
Must support itself
Crankcase
Contains bearings in which the crankshaft revolves
Crankcase
Enclosure for lubricating oil
Crankcase
Provides mounting to the aircraft
Crankcase
Provides mounting for cylinders
Crankcase
Needs Strength and rigidity to prevent misalignment
Crankcase Material
Mostly made of aluminum alloys
Opposed-Engine Crankcases
Consists of two matching, reinforced aluminum-alloy castings
Opposed-Engine Crankcases
Castings are divided vertically at the centerline
Opposed-Engine Crankcases
Fastened together with studs and nuts
Lubricating System
Contained in the crankcase
Oil Passages
Drilled in sections of the case to supply lubrication to crankshaft bearings, camshaft bearings, and other parts that require lubrication
Radial-Engine Crankcase
Consists of multiple sections (3-7)
Front Section
Bell Shaped aluminum alloy housing
Front Section
Supports propeller thrust bearing and other propeller related components
Main Power Section
Usually consists of 1-3 pieces of high-strength heat-treated aluminum alloy or forged steel
Fuel Induction and Distribution Section
Also called blower section or supercharger section
Accessory Section
Provides mounting pads for accessory units such as fuel pump, vacuum pump, lubrication oil pump, starters, and magnetos
In-Line and V-Type Engine Crankcases
Four major sections: Front Section, Power Section, Fuel Induction and Distribution Section, Accessory Section
Power Section
May be one part or two part and supports crankshaft bearings
Plain Bearings
Low-power engines mainly designed to take radial loads
Roller Bearing
High-power applications made in a variety of shapes and sizes
Ball Bearings
Provides less friction than any other bearing types
Ball Bearings Components
Inner Race, Outer Race, Set of Polished Steel Balls, Ball Retainer
Bearing Race
Channel where rollers travel, made of hardened steel