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overrunning clutch
A type of clutch that couples an input shaft with an output shaft. When the input shaft is driven, the output shaft rotates with it. When the output shaft is driven, the output shaft rotates with it. But when the output shaft is driven, the input shaft does not turn.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance; Powerplant
- Company: FAA
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- MarcD
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