J79 Main Coupling - Turbine Engines: A Closer Look

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Ever wonder what holds the compressor and turbine together? It seems every jet engine has a different design for the main turbine-to-compressor coupling.Here is a look at how it's done in the GE J79 / LM1500.
The torque on this nut does not have to be very high, because it is locked in place by ratcheting teeth. Typically 200-250 ft-lbs.







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