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planetary gears
A type of large-ratio reduction gearing. A series of small planetary gears are mounted on a spider attached to the output shaft. The planetary gears rotate between a fixed sun gear and a driven ring gear.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aircraft maintenance; Powerplant
- Company: FAA
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